05-12-14 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 2014 Councilmember White- In terms of our rating? Deputy Mayor- we are the highest 2" class city ranking. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:29 p.m. Councilmember Schey made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Henry Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Schey, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Schey, explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2 -11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember Schey stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (In- audible) Councilmember Dieter made a motion to continue this bill until the May 29, 2013 meeting of the Council. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 08 -14 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 837 MINER STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Schey requested a motion to hear the substitute bill for 08 -14. So moved by Councilmember Scott. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Scott, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon on this bill and sends it to the full Council with an unfavorable recommendation. Presenter: Hill- They are asking for a special exception for this property F2 to MS 1 for five unrelated persons. They have a two -car garage and parking on the street. It came with an unfavorable recommendation, but the original property is to allow rentals for college students. At public hearing we had 8 people speak towards the bill Councilmember White- I want to make sure everyone can hear. Petitioner: Greg - 120 W LaSalle- He is proposing to keep these as rental properties and rent to more than two people at a time, it won't change the character of the houses. There is a demand for these Agostino rentals in the area. There is a plethora of emails coming in to support this. Cosmo Bumbacka- 117 Bluebell Circle, Granger, IN- I have a simple question my property will not change anything. For the last two years, you have allowed a huge complex to have more than 40 people under one roof. They change the landscaping of the neighborhood and tore down several houses. This is not fair, as those pasted over the last 3 years. If you allowed them to change the landscaping, then I should be allowed five people in my house. Council Schey asked Council Attorney how do you differentiate the zoning? Council Attorney replied he is asking for two things the rezoning and for multiple family which are unrelated. Councilmember Schey wanted to know for clarification. Councilmember Henry Davis- Can you please give us the answer? Petitioner responded there are several properties south and east, we are asking why you don't treat properties the same when they are in the same neighborhood? Councilmember Henry Davis - Are you saying the apartment changed the scope and changed the plan? Petitioner- yes they changed that I don't see the difference between the two from the apartment to my house.