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The July 10, 1995 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to
order by its Chairperson, Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 4:20 P.M. in the Council
informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Kelly, Washington,
Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski; John Byorni, David
Duvall, John Oxian, Citizen Member Doug Carpenter, Dave Rumbah, Don Porter, and
Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
The first item on the agenda was to review Substitute Bill No. 26-95 which would
amend Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing gambling games and
related activities.
Mr. John Byorni noted that both the Staff and the Commission send this Substitute
Bill to the Council favorably. •
Council Member Steve Luecke the sponsor of the Bill then made the presentation.
He noted that it is similar to the Bill which the Council passed in November of last year
regarding wagering and off-track betting facilities. This Bill would enlarge that to address
gambling to address gambling games as defined by state law. He believes that it sets forth
reasonable regulations that promote and protect the public health safety and general welfare
of the community through proper zoning regulations.
Council Member Slavinskas questioned whether the reference could be zoning to a
residential use as opposed to a residential district in light of the problems raised with the
adult book store attempting to relocate within the City of South Bend.
The Council Attorney noted that this would be a major change in the Bill and it
would have to go back to the Area Plan Commission. In light of that, Council Member
Slavinskas stated that he would like this addressed separately.
Doug Carpenter, the Citizen Member of the Committee had questions with regard to
signage which Council Member Luecke addressed.
Following further discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded
by Citizen Member Doug Carpenter that Substitute Bill No. 26-95 be recommended
favorably to Council. The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 30-95 which would amend Chapter 21 of
the South Bend Municipal Code addressing the powers and duties of the Historic
Preservation Commission. Mr. David Duvall made the presentation.He noted that this is an
amended Bill which would still require hearings before the Historic Preservation
Commission and the Common Council.
Following discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Puzzello the Substitute Bill No. 30-95 be recommended favorably to
Council. The motion passed.
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Committee Report
Zoning and Annexation
July 10, 1995
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The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 95-40 which would adopt and
approve the Historic Preservation Plan. Mr. John Oxian made the presentation. He noted
that this should have been done probably 15 years ago. It provides all the updated material
in a notebook addressing all items over which the Historic Preservation Commission has
authority. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted by the
Council Attorney that this notebook must be kept on file and available to the public and
must be updated on a regular basis.
Following discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Puzzello that Resolution No. 95-40 be recommended favorably to
Council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting
was adjourned at 4:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Lee Slavinskas,Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee
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