05-11-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 2015 Councilmember White stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS 09-15 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1221 MIAMI STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (Councilmember Henry Davis joined the City Council Meeting) Councilmember Schey Acting Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon on this bill and send it to the full Council with no recommendation. th Presenter: Matthew Chappuies, Area Plan Commission with Offices on the 11 floor – This is a home at the intersection of Miami and Lincoln Way East. The petitioner would like to request a zone change to down zone from MF1 (Multi-Family) to SF2 (Single-Family) to allow for a single family home. There is no site plan as residential doesn’t require one. Matthew addressed that there was a letter from someone who did not approve, however, after speaking to the person they were only in opposition as they thought there property would be rezoned as well. When informing the letter writer that would not be the case he removed his opposition. This comes from Area Plan with a favorable recommendation and I would be happy to answer any questions. Petitioner: Muhammad, 55566 Madrid Court – We found a buyer that would like to convert to a single-family home; therefore we would like to request a zoning change. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Dr. Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. 16-15 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416 WESTERN AVENUE AND 501 W. SOUTH STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Schey Acting Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon on this bill and send it to the full Council with no recommendation. th Presenter: Angela Smith, Area Plan Commission with Offices on the 11 floor – This is a portion of Pulaski Park. She shared a map that illustrated the property parking lot, the store, and a portion of the current stadium. They are rezoning from GB/MU (General Business/Mixed Use) to CBD (Commercial Business District) to be consistent with the remaining development. They are seeking to rezone a small portion of the property as the rest of the property matches the zoning requested. Councilmember Henry Davis requested Angela to re-highlight the area for re-zoning on the map? (Angela Smith displayed the map and explained the property outline) Angela Smith replied that they are looking to rezone the area pointed out to align with the current zoning of the remaining property. Councilmember Davis reminded the Council about an incident with a Church in the area that was concerned about the rezoning. He pointed out the concern for rezoning may affect people that are already there; as these conversations were ongoing from before. Angela Smith responded this is for the property that is already owned by the stadium. There is public notification about the rezoning and the community is made aware before this occurs but again this is for property already owned by the city. th Chris Fielding, 14 Floor Dept. of Community Investment – We are rezoning to CBD which is the same zoning as the Church which would eliminate the Mix Use all together not allowing for others 2