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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmending Chapter 21 Article 5 Off Street ParkingSTAFF REPORT June 11, 1990 Initiated by Councilman Thomas Zakrzewski 1344-90 City of South Bend RQUESTEB ACTION: This ordinance is intended to enhance the link between Pedestrian movement and the location of off -site parking, and encourage maximum usage of off -site parking by patrons and employees. This ordinance amends Chapter 21, Article 5, Section 21 -93tb1 of the South Bend Municipal Code by modifying the procedures through which a petitioner must gain Board of Zoning Appeals approval for off -site parking spaces. r r r ORDINANCE No. 8097-90 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. July 9, zip 90 Attest: -�- �� City Clerk IRENE K. GAMMON Attest: President of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana _ July 10, 90 19 City Clerk IRENE K. GAMMON Approved and signed by me July 19 �9 90 Adt- Mayor ORDINANCE NO. '309 7. w AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 21 -93(B) OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT: WHEREAS, the Common Council intends to give greater recognition to the link between pedestrian movement and the location of off -site parking; and WHEREAS, the Common Council intends to encourage maximum usage of off -site parking by patrons and employees of the petitioning owner and /or entity as granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the South Bend Common Council as follows: Section I. Chapter 21, Article 5, Section 21 -93(b) of the South Bend Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: ARTICLE 5 OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES Division 3. General Provisions Section 21 -93 Location of Spaces (b) Off - street parking facilities. All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot or parcel with the building or use served, except that: When practical difficulties, as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals, prevent their establishment upon the same lot or parcel, the required spaces may be located on a properly zoned lot not to exceed five hundred (500) feet as measured by a reasonable pedestrian route from the main entrance of the building or use being served. In any case, where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot with the building or use being served, a written agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, thereby assuring their retention for such purposes shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties concerned, aPP*Oved ae -te fie• f-eirm I&y t*e ,e4+,y AA*eriney and shall be filed with the aj9.gjjeat4ox. €ems a bu4-I&i-mej Pew" the appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Adequate sianaae directing patrons and employees to the location of the off -site parking shall be provided Section II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. ML:ord /Amenord 9 PAREA PLAN COMMISSION RICHARD S. JOHNSON ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN Executive Director Room 1140 County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 (219) 284 -9571 -June 20, 1990 The Honorable Common Council (� City of South Bend County -City Bldg. - 4th Floor - South Bend IN 46601 RE: A proposed ordinance initiated by Councilman Thomas Zakrzewski Amending Chapter 21, Article 5, Section 21 -93(b) (Off street parking facilities) of the South Bend Municipal Code to clarify variance procedures for off -site parking spaces. - APC #1344 -90 Dear Council Members: The above referenced ordinance of Councilman Thomas Zakrzewski was legally advertised June 7, 1990 and June 9, 1990. The Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on June 19 1990, took the following action: Upon a motion by Sean Coleman, being seconded by Harold Means and unanimously carried, the proposed ordinance initiated by Councilman Thomas Zakrzewski Amending Chapter 21, Article 5, Section 21- 93(lb) (off street parking facilities) of the South Bend Municipal Code to clarify variance procedures for off - street parking spaces was amended to insert the words "lighted, paved, public" before the word "pedestrian" in line eight (8) of paragraph (b) Upon a motion by Joseph Serge, being seconded by Sean Coleman and unanimously carried, the proposed ordinance initiated by Councilman Thomas Zakrzewski Amending Chapter 21, Article 5, Section 21 -93(b) (Off street parking facilities) of the South Bend Municipal Code to clarify variance procedures for off -site .parking spaces is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation as amended The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing, and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Attached, for your consideration in the review of this matter, is a copy of the Area Plan Commission's Staff Report. Sincerely, Robert W. Sante RWS:sr Attachment CC: Councilman Thomas Zakrzewski Serving: South Bend, Lakeville, New Carlisle, North Liberty, Roseland & St. Joseph County, IN Z City of South Bend Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor Department of Economic Development Jon R. hunt Ann E. Kolata Executive Director Deputy Executive Director April 18, 1990 Council Members South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County -City Bldg. South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Council Member: Attached for your consideration and approval is an ordinance intended to give guidance and clarity to the Board of Zoning Appeals when considering variances from the required on -site parking spaces. The proposed ordinance is the result of the discussions and issues with the Zoning and Vacation Committee of the Common Council on April 9, 1990. If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 284 -9371. Sincerely, L wrence A. Koepfle Economic Development Specialist LAK :ml /a 1200 County-City Building 4 Redevelopment Economic Development Ann Kolata & Business Assistance 284 -9371 Donald Inks 284 -9335 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Housing Rehabilitation Kathryn Baumgartner 521 Eclipse Place 284 -9475 Filed in Clerk's Office CITT CLERK, S0, BEND, IN. I • 219/284 -9371 Fax 219/284 -9892 Financial & Program Human Rights Management Cynthia Love -Bush Elizabeth Leonard 284 -9355 284 -9335