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The November 13, 1995 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was
called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 4:40 P.M. in the
Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Slavinskas, Coleman, Luecke,
Kelly, Washington, Zakrzewski, Duda, Puzzello, and Ladewski; John Byorni, Jerry
Sack, John Oxian, David DuVall of the Historic Preservation Commission, Don Porter,
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Citizen Member Doug Carpenter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 53-95 which would rezone the
property located at 2311 Highland.Mr. John Byorni nioted that it is a substitute Bill which
recieved a favorable recommendation from both the Area Plan Commission and the Area
Plan Staff.
Mr.Jerry Sack the petitioner noted that this rezoning is necessary in order to add an
addition onto his home. Currently the land is vacant and no site plan is required for A
residential.
Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 53-95 be recommended favorably to Council. The
motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 61-95 which would establish an historic
landmark for 518 South Michigan Street.
Mr. John Oxian made the presentation. He provided a handout (copy attached)
entitled"Local Landmark Nomination Checklist"on the property in question.He noted that
the Historic Preservation Commission was unanimous in its recommendation. Mr. David
DuVall also spoke in favor of the designation and noted that there was no objection from
Redevelopment.
Doug Carpenter questioned whether the owner was in favor of this designation.
Mr.DaVall noted that the owner required the property during a tax sale and sent a letter in
opposition through his attorney dated June 19, 1995. It noted that he found the proposed
designation to be an undo hardship.
In response to a question raised by Council Member Cloeman it was noted that
there was no observable exterior maintance which had to be done and spoke in favor of the
proposed designation. Council member Luecke also spoke in favor of the designation.
Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Luecke that substitute Bill No. 53-95 be recommended favorably to
Council. The motion passed with Citizen Member Doug Carpenter voting in oppisition.
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Committee Report
Zoning and Annexation
November 13, 1995
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Under miscellaneous business it was noted by Mr. John Byorni that there will be
new zoning maps in existence which completely computerize the City of South Bend. He
noted that hopefully it will be available on CD Rom at a later point in time.In response to a
question raised by Council Member Luecke it was noted that currently the Building
Department does not have linkage by computer to this data however paper copies are
provided which track by file number and ordinance number all changes in zoning.
Mr. Byorni also noted that the East Bank Medical Area Study is currently being
analyzed and that new zoning districts may be proposed early next year.
Also under miscellaneous business the Council Attorney requested that the
Committee be updated on Resolution No. 95-90 which is a confirming Resolution for
Habitat to Humanity. She quoted the relevant state law and recommended a change to that
Resolution which specifically noted that the Council was waving certain compliance
requirements and that they are specifically determining that the 4 properties meet and would
be declared Residentially Distressed Areas. She provided a copy of the proposed language
' to the Committee.
Council Member Luecke voiced concern in light of the fact that they were already
built however that they were somewhat similiar to the petitions brought by Barry Adams
and Value Construction. Council Member Coleman noted that in the spirit in having
Housing Starts within the City that he believed that the overall program should be
approved. It was further noted that such all cases are reviewed on a case by case basis and
that this situation was unique. Council Member Coleman voiced the case by case basis with
the Council having final authority in this area.He and Council Member Zakrzewski noted
the positive aspects of such a program and believe that the overall tax abatement should be
granted with the proposed language.
Following further discussion,the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member,Lee Slavinskas,Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee
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