03-10-14 Zoning and Annexation - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ZONING & ANNEXATION MARCH 10, 2014 4:00 P.M. Committee Members Present: Tim Scott, Derek Dieter, Henry Davis, Gavin Ferlic Other Council Present: Valerie Schey, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, Karen White Others Present: Marti Wolfson, Mark Lyons, Bernie Feeney, David Martin, John Voorde Agenda: 1. Bill No. 03 -14 Special Exception 1912, 1918 & 1924 Edison Rd. District 4 2. Bill No. 14 -19 Special Exception 117 N. Main St. All members were presentfor the scheduled meeting of the Zoning & Annexation Committee, Tim Scott, Committee Chair, noted two items up for consideration. The first item, Bill 03 -14, requested a special exception for the property on Edison Road, namely 1912, 1918 and 1924. The exception would allow the expansion of the dental office of Dr. Paul Sergio, whose office was located at 1918 Edison Road. Tim Scott recognized Christa Hill for her report of the petitions hearing before the Area Plan Commission. Christa said the request received a unanimous favorable recommendation; adding only one nearby resident had questions which were satisfied at the hearing. Tim then recognized Bernie Feeney to present Dr. Sergio's petition. Bernie, a registered land surveyor, provided a re -plat of the property explaining the request in some detail (attached). Mr. Feeney explained that Dr. Sergio had purchased the lots east and west of his office to consolidate and expand services at his office. The adjacent lots now needed to be re -zoned from residential to office buffer. After brief discussion, Derek Dieter motioned, Gavin Ferlic seconded and all approved a favorable recommendation to Council. The second agenda item, Bill 14 -19 was also a request for a special exception, this one at 117 N. Main Street on downtown South Bend to allow the relocation of a tattoo parlor. Mark Lyons from the Building Department reported that the Board of Zoning Appeals had reviewed the request and given it a unanimous favorable recommendation for approval. The petitioner and owner of the tattoo parlor, David Martin, said he wanted to remain in the downtown area. His business was successful downtown; but lack of cooperation from his current landlord necessitated a relocation, essentially just across the street. Henry Davis asked the Building Department and Code to inspect the building for possible health and safety violations.