06-08-09 Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting

Home Browse Search

Zoning and Annexation Committee June 8, 2009 Page 3 • Will have amulti-purpose auditorium in the basement where up to 250 people may assemble • Will have apre-school entrance off of Main Street • Will have K-5~' grade entrance off of Michigan Street • They are pursuing having crosswalks and hope that parents will be crossing guards • Are talking to TRANSPO regarding drop off locations • Will have an outdoor playground and are looking for community support There was no one from the public to speak in opposition to the substitute bill. Council Member Henry Davis, Jr., noted that the time line for remodeling and construction is very tight and that he will do everything possible for this measure to move forward and have the ordinance signed in a timely manner by the Mayor. Dr. Varner noted that he recalls the building when it was the home of JE Walz. He noted that it is always better to have an occupied facility, not only for the immediate neighborhood, but for the entire city since it is on a main corridor into the hear of South Bend. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member LaFountain that Substitute Bill No. 20-09 be sent to the Council with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed. Substitute Bill No. 23-09: Rezoning Request for 614 East Ireland Council Member Oliver J. Davis called for a report from the Area Plan Commission on Substitute Bill 23-09 which is a zoning request for the property located at 614 East Ireland, in the 5~' Councilmanic District of South Bend. Joel Klug, a Planner, with Area Plan reported that Substitute Bill No. 20-09 had a public hearing at the May 19, 2009 Area Plan Commission meeting. The substitute bill is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Richard Eichstedt of 21189 Baneberry Trail made the formal presentation. He stated that the house on the property was built in 1955. He will be forced to relocate is floral shop in light of the US 31 re- routing project, and the 614 East Ireland location looks ideal for this type of use. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the substitute bill. Dr. Varner, the District Council Member for the area in question, noted that this portion of Ireland Road is heavily travelled now. It is an area in transition. Dr. Varner stated that he believes the proposed use fits the trend of development in that area. He further noted that the rezoning will allow for a business to remain in South Bend. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member LaFountain that Substitute Bill No. 23-09 be recommended favorably to the Common Council. The motion passed.