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2012 South Bend Common Council
The July 10, 2012 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common
Council was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Oliver Davis 3:30 p.m. in the
Council's Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Henry Davis, Jr., Oliver Davis, Dr. Ferlic,
Dr. Varner, Dieter, Gavin Ferlic and White; Mike Schmuhl, Eugene Phillips, Christa Nayder, Sheri
Miller Story, Gary Gilot, P.E., Don Inks, Rae, Joseph Shabazz, Mr Shabazz, members of the news
media and Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney.
Council Member Oliver Davis noted that the members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee
include: Council Members Dr. Varner — who serves as Vice - Chairperson, Gavin Ferlic, Dr. Ferlic,
and himself as Chairperson.
Bill No. 12 -12 — Rezoning of 501 South Parry Street — Councilmanic District 4:
Council Member Oliver Davis noted that Bill No. 12 -12 was continued to this date from the June
25th meeting. He then called for an update from the Area Plan Staff.
Christa Nayder of the Area Plan Staff noted that the Bill requests a zone change from SG2 Single
Family & Two Family District to CB Community Business District. It received an unfavorable
recommendation from the Area Plan Commission at its May 15, 2012 meeting. Since the last
Common Council meeting, Ms. Nader noted that Council Member Oliver Davis met with the
Petitioner, the Petitioner's son, Scott Ford, Catherine Hostetler of the Historic Preservation
Commission to discuss concerns raised by the Council. The result of that meeting is the proposed
Exhibit A setting forth written commitments which would run with the land.
Mr. Eugene Phillips of 509 South Parry stated that he has agreed to all of the items set forth in the
written commitments.
The Council Attorney read a proposed amendment to Section I of Bill No. 12 -12 which would make
reference to Exhibit A, in the event that the Committee would recommend the Bill favorably.
During the public portion on the Bill, Sheri Miller Story of 401 East Colfax noted that the Chamber
of Commerce has "urban planning concerns" with regard to the proposed rezoning pending before
the Council, noting that she was not specifically speaking against the Petitioner himself.
Dr. Varner thanked Dr. Ferlic for following thru on this matter and arranging what resulted in the
written commitments. He also noted that he appreciates the concerns raised by the Chamber.
Council Member Henry Davis, Jr. noted that the City should encourage small businesses.
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Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Gavin Ferlic, that
Bill No. 12 -12 as proposed to be amended with the inclusion of Exhibit A setting forth the written
commitments be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Under miscellaneous business, Council Member Henry Davis, Jr. voiced concern over the rezonings
which took place city -wide back in 2004 which has resulted in additional hoops for developers to go
through.
Christa Nayder noted that there was a city -wide rezoning completed in 2004 which was initiated by
the Area Plan staff. She noted that there is information posted on -line.
Council Member Oliver Davis stated that the Committee should review the city's overall zoning
plans in light of the concerns raised by Council Member Henry Davis, Jr.
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