10-14-13 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2013 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendation of the City of South Bend Comprehensive plan; all of which is requested by the South Bend Municipal Code §21- 09.03 SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions established by the Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter Member of the Common Council Councilmember Dr. Fred Ferlic, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Mark Lyons, Assistant Zoning Administrator, 125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Area Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Lyons advised that the petitioner is seeking a special exception to allow a bed and breakfast in a “SF2” District on property located at 818 Thomas Street. The Area Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on August 7, 2013 and sends this bill to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Don Linder, 818 Thomas Street, South Bend, Indiana, 1447 Rose Hill Lane, St. Peters, MO, Owner & CEO, Avanti Museum Group, LLC., made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Linder advised that he is seeking a special exception for a bed & breakfast in a “SF2” District . He stated that he intends an Avanti Oriented Bed & Breakfast. He stated that it would be located across the street from the Studebaker National Museum. He stated that it would provide lodging to those who are visiting the Studebaker National Museum. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. The following individual spoke in favor of this bill. Mr. Gerald Fry, 319 N. William, South Bend, Indiana, spoke in favor of this bill. Mr. Fry stated that this would be a great asset to the neighborhood and for the Studebaker National Museum. He urged the Council’s favorable consideration. Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 4289-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1026 CORBY BLVD. WHEREAS, Indiana Code Section 36-7-4-918.6, requires the Common Council to give notice pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, of its intention to consider Petitions from the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval or disapproval; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must take action within sixty (60) days after the Board of Zoning Appeals makes its recommendation to the Council pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-918.6; and 10