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The March 11, 2002 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its
Chairperson Council Member Karen L. White at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Varner, and Kelly; Jeff
Myers, Jon Hunt, Citizen Member Isabele Gonzalez, Greg Barkstrom, Brad Toothacker, Terry
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Council Member White noted that there was not a quorum of the Committee present, but that she
was hopeful that there would be a quorum in the very near future.
Council Member White called for a presentation on Substitute Bill No. 117-01 which is a rezoning
request for the property located at 3502 Lincolnway West.
Jeff Myers, a planner with Area Plan, noted that the substitute Bill received a favorable
recommendation from the Area Plan Commission with extra buffering being requested.
Mr. Brad Toothacker provided a preliminary site plan(copy attached) and made the presentation on
the Bill. He noted that the development calls for a mix of retail and commercial. Subway has
expressed an interest.
At this point in the meeting, Council Members Kirsits and Coleman joined the meeting thereby
giving the Committee a quorum.
Council Member Coleman noted that in 1988-1989 due to the extensive amount of trees in the area,
there was a leaf disposal issue.
Council Member Pfeifer noted that the Lincolnway Steering Committee is very conscious of the
type and appearance of materials being used in developments and that she hoped that the proposed
development would be consistent with the surrounding properties.
Mr. Toothacker stated that he welcomed such suggestions and that this development would include
the additional buffering conditions discussed at the Area Plan Commission. He also agreed to meet
with the Lincolnway Steering Committee which meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month to discuss
the proposed development.
Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that
Substitute Bill No. 117-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Council Member White then called for a presentation on Bill No. 6-02 which is a rezoning request
for the property located at 4227 South Michigan Street.
Mr. Jeff Myers of the Area Plan Staff noted that the Bill received a favorable recommendation from
the Area Plan Commission.
Mr. Greg Barkstrom presented a preliminary site plan (copy attached) and made the presentation.
He noted that the current Wendy's structure is 25 years old. It would be replaced and a free-
standing ATM machine would be installed.
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Dr. Varner inquired about the fencing requirements noting that there is residential to the northwest
corner of the development.
Mr. Barkstrom stated that they would comply with applicable zoning requirements for screening
and further noted that they have talked with the South Gateway Association about the development.
Council Member Kirsits inquired about whether there was a video cam in the ATM machine. Mr.
Barkstrom stated that it is being furnished by TCU and both he and Council Member Coleman
stated that such devices contain a time-lapse video camera.
Council Member Coleman noted that he would prefer shrub landscaping if at all possible.
Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill
No. 6-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Council Member White then called for a presentation on Bill No. 9-02 which would amend
Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code to allow religious institutions in "C-2" Planned
Shopping
Center Districts.
Mr. Jeff Myers of the Area Plan staff noted that the Bill received a favorable recommendation from
the Area Plan Commission. Mr. Myers then made the presentation on the Bill since it was Area
Plan initiated. He noted that it would permit religious uses in storefronts located in"C-2"Planned
Shopping Center Districts.
Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill
No. 9-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chairperson Karen White
adjourned the committee meeting at 4:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Karen White,Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee
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