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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-06 Zoning & AnnexationZoning and Annexation Committee Meeting 20D6 South Bend Common Council The December 11, 2006 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by Chairperson, Council Member Ervin Kuspa, at 3;34 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Kuspa, White, Rouse, Kelly, Pfeifer, Dieter and Puzzello; Citizen Member Ed Talley, Building Commissioner Don Fazo, Mark Lyons, Community and Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Kendall, Martha Lewis, City Clerk John Voorde, Henry Davis, Mrs. Kopala, Ronnie Mlnnsr, Pam Zahra, Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the Committee Members consist of Council Members Kirsits, Dieter and White, and Citizen Member Ed Talley. He stated that those who wish to be recognized should state their name and address for the record. Substitute Bill No. 72-06 Rezonin Re nest for 619 Colle a Street: Council Member Kuspa called for a report from the Area Plan representative on Substitute Bill No. 72-06 for the property located at 619 College Street. Mark Lyons, a staff member of Area Plan reported that the request to zone from "SF2" Single Family and Two Family Residential District to "LI" Light Industrial District received a favorably recommendation by the Area Plan Commission at their November 27, 2006 public hearing. Henry Davis, the petitioner made the formal presentation. Mr. Davis stated that the property is currently owned by WHJ, Inc. The property was formerly used as a church rec center. In response to a question from Council Member Pfeifer, Mr. Davis stated that there will be approximately $60,000 of improvements for the outside which would include the planting of tress. Council Member Kuspa noted that he believes the petitioner will improve the property 2D0%. Following discussion, Council Member Dieter made a motion, seconded by Council Member White that Substitute Bill No. 72-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. December 11, 2006 Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 Sulastitute Bill No. 73-06 Rezoniin Re nest for 619 Cone a Street: Council Member Kuspa called far a report from the Area Plan representative on Substitute Bill No. 73-06 for the properties located at 1643 and 1635 Prairie Avenue. Mark Lyons of the Area Plan staff reported that the request is to rezone from "LB" Local Business District to "CB" Community Business District received a favorable recommendation by the Area Plan Commission at their November 27, 2006 meeting. He added that the Rum Village Neighborhood Association supports the rezoning. Ronnie Minner made the formal presentation for the owner Richard D. Fox. He noted that the rezoning would permit him to operate an automobile repair shop. He leased a space on Miami for eleven (11} months, and he is trying to purchase the property. He has cleaned up the rubbish and repaired the fence. He is anxious to get back to work instead of working for $9.00 per hour. Citizen Member Ed Talley inquired about the rent which he was paying. Mr. Minner stated that he paid $1,100 for monthly rent. However now he is paying less on the land contract for the property. Following discussion, Citizen Member Talley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dieter that Substitute Bill No. 73-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Bill No. 06-118 Speciat Exception Request for 1902 Miami Street & 1110 E. Calvert: Council Member Kuspa called for a report from Building Commissioner Don Fozo on the special exception request for the property located at 1902 Miami and 110 East Calvert Street. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, reported that the request would permit a special exception for off-site parking for Jackson Hewitt. The Board of Zoning Appeals voting unanimously in favor of the request at their November 16, 2006 meeting. Pam Zahra who works with Jackson Hewitt who purchased the property. The special exception request is to officially correct the off-street parking. They have planted trees and cleaned up the property since the purchase. Council Member Dieter made a motion, seconded by Citizen Member Talley that Bill No. 06-118 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. December 1'[, 2006 Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3 Miscellaneous Business: Citizen Member J. Edward Talley noted that today would be his last committee meeting where he would be serving as a Citizen Member under the Cify Code. He thanked the Committee and the Council for the opportunity to serve. He has thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There being na further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kuspa adjourned the meeting at 3:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ .fir Council Member Ervin Kuspa, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee Attachments Personnel and Finance Committee 2006 South Bend Common Council The December 11, 2006 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Charlotte D. Pfeifer at 3:05 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Pfeifer, Kelly, Varner, Kuspa, Rouse, White, Dieter and Puzzello; Citizen Member Edward Talley, Citizen Member Martha Lewis, City Clerk John Vaorde, Community and Economic Development Director Sharon Kendall, Mrs. Kopola, City Controller M. Catherine Fanello, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Direc#or of Financial Services Rahman Johnson, Richard Nussbaum, Rick Walls, Steve Hatchell, Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Bill No, 65-06 Appropriation from Fund # 377 Collects Football Hall of Fame Council Member Pfeifer called upon Mayor Luecke. Mayor Luecke introduced Steven J. Hatchel, the new President of the National Football Foundation, currently located at 22 Maple Avenue, Morris Tawn, New Jersey 07960- 5215. He noted that there have been a number of very productive committee meetings. It is his continuing hope to bring dawn the monies for operations of the Hall; to continue to build on the partnership with the NFF; and to bring about other resources for funding. The Mayor noted that "what is past is past" and a good working partnership is moving forward. Mr, Hatchel stated that he appreciated the opportunity to visit and values the Hall of Fame being located in South Bend. He noted that Chairperson Ron Johnson is unable to be here today but hopeful that there will be opportunities to meet. An introduction of those present then took place. Mr. Hatchel stated that on January 5, 2005 he was brought an the Board and had lived in Dallas. He was the former Commissioner of the Southwest Conference. The NFF will be sixty (60) years old next year and it needs to be "boarder to boarder and coast to coast". Moving from the northeast to Dallas in January of 2007 will bring the headquarters closer to the west coast the southeast and the Midwest. He noted that there are 120 chapter located in 47 states. There are currently only #wo (2) chapters located in Texas. He believes that they "must be more relevant". In response to a question from Council Member Puzzello, Mr. Hatchel stated that there are "no intentions to move the Hal! from South Bend". Decemt~er 11, 2006 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 Council Member Dieter stated that he appreciated the information shared at the Committee meetings and for the opportunity to meet with Mr. Hatchel. He noted that good discussion has taken place and that "he had changed his mind on the Hall". He noted that he believes that "we should support it and keep it here". Dr. Varner thanked Mr. Hatchel for meeting with him, noting that he has thought for years that there is potential for the Hal[ to be successful. He stated that for the past ten (10) years the City of South Bend "has been enormously supportive of the Hall"; however he believes that an endowment must be created. If attendance gets higher, many of the ongoing problems will go away, however at the time he cannot support Bill No. 65-06. He hoped that Mr. Hatchel would pass on the concerns raised and that future meetings with him and the NFF officials would take palce. Council Member Pfeifer stated that the "process has been fruitful, noting that Dr. Varner's comments have helped people get items on the table". She stated that she believes that the Council "wants it here and wants it to be successful". Council Member White then made a motion, seconded by Counci[ Member Kuspa that BIII No. 65-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed 3-1 with Dr. Varner being in the minority. Bill No. 85-D6 4#" Sul,stitute Bill to Transer Monies from Various Accounts Council Member Pfeifer called fior a forma[ presentation on the 4~" substitute version of Bill No. 85-06 {copies of all versions attached). City Controller M. Catherine Fanello made the presentation. She noted that annually at the end of the year the Administration files an ordinance which would appropriate and transfer monies to cover any shortfalls in major categories within the various City's funds. Major categories include personnel, supplies, services and other uses. The last version updates the Park Fund addressing golf, with ail updates now being balanced within the funds. 1n response to a question from Council Member Dieter, Ms. Fanello noted that the monies in the Police Department are those needed to cover PERF expenses. In response to a questions from Council Members White and Dieter, Ms. Fanello stated that Fund # 670 addressing the Century Center addresses contractual services to cover utility shortages. She added that the security account was over budget by $23,000 and that new RFP are being asked in this area, with the current contract not being renewed. Council Member White made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that the 4t" version of Bill Nn. 85-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. ©ecember 11, 2006 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3 Bill No. 86-06 Increasin A ro nations and Decreasin A ro nations Council Member Pfeifer called for a formal presentation an Bill No. 86-06. The City Controller noted that one item addressed in the Bill is for Archives support, noting the for two (2) years the county had not billed the City. An audit of the cable franchise fees has resulted in an additional $133,OQ0 in fees. Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 86-08 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Miscellaneous Business: The City Controller noted that with the bond refinancing there will be a savings of $180,000 in debt service. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Pfeifer adjourned the meeting at 3:33p.m. Respectfully submitted, -~~ ~, ti :,. ~, Council Member Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Chairperson Personnel and Finance Committee Attachments