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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEncroachment - Linda Riley - East Wayne Street Neighborhood Association1316 COUNTY-CF1 Y BUILDING 227W. JEFFE SON BOULEVARD Souni BEND. 1NDIANA, 46601-1830 CITY OF SOUTfi BEND PETE BUTTIG1EG, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORDS October 23, 2018 Linda Riley Bast Wayne Street Neighborhood Association 1326 Wayne North South Bend., IN 46615 PHONE 574/235.9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 RE; Encroachment into Public Right -of -Way — West End of Large Island at 1100 Wayne Street Dear Ms. Riley; The Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on October 23, 2018, tabled your request for the installation of a book kiosk at the west end of the large island at 1100 Wayne Street. The Engineering Department noted the local Zoning Ordinance does not allow kiosks in the tree lawn and stated the kiosk needs to be placed on private property. They also stated there are no sidewalks available, and no ADA access at this location. Several residents were present that spoke and stated they were never consulted about the request for the installation and there was never any notification on the Neighborhood Facebook or Google group regarding this request. They noted there are already two (2) book kiosks and a public library close by. They are concerned about who will take care of the kiosk, the potential for pornographic material being placed in the box, and the potential use for illegal drug deals utilizing the box. The Board stated you can re -apply but they need to see signatures of support from all neighbors affected by the installation and within viewing site. The Board suggested the kiosk needs to be placed on private property also. If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574) 235- 9251. Sincerely, Linda M. Martin, Clerk GARS' A. G1LOT° SUTANNA M. F➢z11 ZBEIw E➢..Il.AB T11 A, MARA.DIK JAM1 s A. MLV➢.;1.,I,,ER TI WRIl Slz J. UoRA1J APPLICATION To ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Tl-m BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MUSTI IAVE FOUR (4) WErKS ['R [OR No,l,fcj, / � PLANS AND SPECIF [CATIONS MuCHL S'I'BE A,r'l'AI) Date: 21 I � - Location of Firicroachment: VA-,3-V (V (6616? P ItTV-1)WNER'S INI- VT� ON'13 Business/ Homeowner Name: 6 Q` Address: j- �o r City/State/Zip: Phone Email Signature Print Name: Business N ame: Address: City/State/Zip; Phone Signature Print Name: Encroachment Description: INSTAL1,ER'S INFORMATION 43,4 -1 Email ;> i 64, (N d CL Road to R/W Line Di e static of RIW Ir-) M Ic )GA, A� ec cl o Size of Encroachment _Y7 LN-, qh- . . ......... Amount in R/W The above information is to the best of my knowledge accurate and correct with regard to the encroachment in the City's right -of -MY Placed By: r-)C- This Encroachment should not be relocated because o 4- VL) k k ( be 0 (-Jo a, It has been determined that this encroachment in no way impairs the (highway or with the free and safe flow of traffic thereon, and it is recommended that the encroachment be permitted to remain, President Member BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL Member Member RETURN FORM TO: Board of Public Works 1316 County -City Building 227 West Jefkrson Boulevard South Mid, IN 46601 Phone: (574) 235-9251 o F= (574) 235-9171 Member Date RE, VOCABLE PERMIT RECOGNITION OF ENCROACHMENT UPON CITY OF SouTH BEND -CONTROLLED PROPERTY AND PROVISIONS ALLOWINGTEMPORARY coNTiNUANCE OF SAME Company/Homeowner Name: Herein, "APPLICANT", The encroachment will be permitted to remain and continue under the following terms and conditions: 1) Until such time as the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (BOARD) of the CITY OF SOUTH BEND (CITY) shall determine that such encroachment is in any way impairing or interfering with the highway or with the free and safe flow of traffic thereon; 2) Said encroachment shall not in any way prejudice or preclude the CITY'S rights with respect to the future use of the portion of the right-of-way; 3) The encroachment as it now exists shall in no manner be added to or enlarged in its present scope or dimensions-, 4) In the event of change. of ownership of the fixture or any other item of personal property which constitutes the aforesaid encroachment, this permit shall become null and void; 5) The CITY shall not be liable to APPLICANT for any damages caused to APPLICANT that arise out of or is incidental to any activity and/or incidences authorized by this permit; 6) In consideration of the granting of this Permit by the BOARD, APPLICANT shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the CITY fi-orn and against any and all actions or causes of action which the CITY may stiffer or incur by reason of bodily injury, including death, to any person or persons, or by reason of damage to or dCStL`L1Gti011 Of ROY property, including the loss thereof, arising out of or in any manner connected with any activity and/or incidences authorized by this permit and/or any activities and/or incidences incidental thereto, or which the ciTy may sustain or incur in connection with any litigation, investigation, or other expenditures incidental thereto, including any suit instituted by the CITY to enforce the obligation of this agreement of indemnity, It is the intent of the parties hereto that the APPLICANT shall indemnify the ary Linder this indemnification clause to the fullest extent permitted by law, except that APPLICANT shall not iiideninify CITY for any dainage or expense caused by the sole negligence of the CITY. This approval shall be binding upon everyone past or present, claiming any interest in and to the aforementioned encroachment. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS I accept and agree to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this permit. Submitted By: t cklid Signature: Date: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL President Member Updated 02/18 Member Member ern er Date 4w F�ILED w , , " 2,,,,) OCT 701% 00FPUU1',�'(,�W,nt Against Itty Bitty Library at Proposed Locatija&...w,�n 80AI 0 1 UNDA M. MAfWP'aRPJon and Debra Gaul. We live directly across fre... Ltic alAff2le park. Our address is 1204 Wayne Street North. We live along the curved section on the east side of the park. We purchased our home in March 2009. Part of the reason we bought our particular home was the wonderful, serene, and natural view of the park. When the Itty Bitty Library first appeared, we viewed it as an eyesore - as we live directly across the street so it hindered our beautiful view. It was far from aesthetically pleasing, as it was an old newspaper box painted chocolate brown. After a conversation with the neighbor responsible for placing the library box in front of our home, along with others who made their dislike known, the box was removed. We are here, as we have learned the box may be reinstalled in a different location of the park. In addition to the unsightliness of the box, we have other reasons why the box should not be placed in the park: 1. No one asked the residents of the homes neighboring the park for their opinion. 2. Wayne Street is often used as a cut, -through between Jefferson and Eddy by cars that often travel above the speed limit. The park is close to the entrance to Wayne Street from Eddy which makes for a dangerous area for pedestrians to be. There are no crosswalks or sidewalks in the park area. The location selected is approximately 150 feet from Eddy Street. 3. The park is not well lit, as the lights at the three points of the park are dimmer than most street lights, and the park area is dark at night. The street joining North and South Wayne has been known to be a parking area for youth, as well as an area where stolen property has been found. 4. Because of the darkness, it would also make the box vulnerable to vandalism. 5. One of our biggest concerns is that the box could be used for illegal activity, i.e. a drop for illegal drugs/money for dropped drugs. Again, because of the area being dark, it makes for an ideal rendezvous spot, 6. We question who will be responsible for the maintenance of the box. 7. There are three libraries within a 2-mile radius of Wayne Street - Main Branch downtown and two smaller branches on Mishawaka /Cs P) ,Soo-, -:T`.,3 I a, Wes d--.r,—,. L -Rc-) 3;E3 r CY r-) C a R) 1�l S 9-Q0(0,� 5 S e d C. L Qc[ -D, 5 - 4/W l,Sj