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The July 11, 1994, meeting of the Zoning and Annexation committee was call to
order by its Chairperson, Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 3:40 P.M. in the informal
meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council members: Luecke, Washington, Kelly,
Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski; Scott Kubler, John
Broden,Don Porter,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Council Member Slavinskas noted that the first item on the agenda was to review
Bill No. 50-94 which is a zoning request for the property located at 802 thru 810
Lincolnway West.
Scott Kubler noted that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on July 5,
1994, and sends the proposed rezoning with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Steve Luecke made the presentation. He stated that the zone request is being
made to allow the construction of a Youth Center. The total site to be rezoned is 53,874 sq.
ft. with the buildings occupying 22% of the site,parking and drives occupying 70% of the
site, and open space being 8% of the site.He stated that the project would allow additional
parking, landscaping, and a pre-school play lot. Recently additional property was located
near the old Werntz Hardware building. The "C"commercial zoning would allow South
Bend Heritage Foundation to obtain their goal of providing additional outreach to youth in
the city.
Mr. Luecke also noted that prior to the passing of Mr. Charles Martin, he gave
permission that his name could be used with regard to the Youth Center. A brochure(copy
attached) giving further information on the" Colfax Culture Center" was provided (copy
attached).
Following further discussion, Council Member Washington made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Duda, that Bill No. 50-94 be recommended favorably to
Council. The motion passed.
The Committee than reviewed Bill No. 58-94 which would amend Chapter 21 of
the South Bend Municipal Code. Mr. Scott Kubler made the presentation.He noted that
this was an Area Plan annotated ordinance and was a substitute version. He than reviewed
each of the major proposed changes which incorporate requiring surface parking to be
paved, screening regarding loading areas, and accessory buildings.
Much discussion took place with regard to proposed section 7 with Council
Members Slavinskas, Coleman, Puzzelo, and Zakrzewski voicing concern. Council
Member Zakrzewski also voiced concern with regard to proposed parking restrictions.
After discussion, and at the request of Council Member Zakrzewski, Council
Member Washington made a motion, seconded by Council Member Duda, that substitute
Bill No. 58-94 be continued until the meeting July 25, 1994. The motion passed.
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There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Lee Slavinskas,Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee
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