HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-12 Zoning & Annexation CommitteeZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE 02 -13 -12
Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis; David Varner; Dr. Fred Ferlic; Gavin Ferlic
Other Council Members Present: Tim Scott; Henry Davis, Jr.; Karen White; Derek Dieter;
Valerie Schey
Others Present: Marco Mariani; Phil Byrd; George Lane;
Kyle Chamberlin; Mark Lyons; Carol Davis; Mark Neal;
Kevin Allen; Kathy Cekanski - Farrand; Gary Gilot
Agenda: Bill No. 12 -04 — Special Exception — 505 E. Broadway
Bill No. 12 -05 — Special Exception — 3836 Nimtz Parkway
Bill No. 12 -06 — Special Exception —17917 S.R. 23
Chairperson Oliver Davis opened the meeting noting the full committee was present to hear the
three bills under consideration.
Bill No. 12 -04 — This bill requests a special exception be granted for the petitioner, South Bend
Heritage, to reduce the number of parking spaces from the 7 required to 4 at 505 E. Broadway.
SBH is renovating this vacant home to serve as a property leasing office for South Bend Heritage
properties on the southeast side.
Mark Lyons reported a unanimous favorable recommendation for the request from the BZA.
There was no remonstrance at the BZA hearing. Marco Mariani, South Bend Heritage Director,
made a brief presentation providing two letters of support from nearby residents (copies
attached.) Marco described the rehab as a $100,000 investment in the neighborhood.
No one was present to speak for or against so Councilmember Varner motioned a favorable
recommendation. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded and all affirmed.
Bill No. 12 -05 — This bill requests an exception be granted for the construction of 3 cell towers,
90' high at 3626 Nimtz Parkway. Mark Lyons, representing the BZA, reported a favorable
recommendation coming from the BZA hearing.
Mrs. Kerry Wallace, an employee of the petitioner made a brief presentation. There were no
remonstrators. On a motion by Councilmember Varner, seconded by Councilmember Gavin
Ferlic and ratified by all Bill No. 12 -05 was forwarded favorably.
Bill No. 12 -06 — The petitioner requested this bill be continued until the March 26, 2012 meeting.
Councilmember Varner so moved, Council member Gavin Ferlic seconded and all affirmed.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Oliver
Davis adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m.