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The May 28, 1996 of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its
Chairperson, Council Member Tom Zakrzewski, at 5:35 P.M. in the Council informal
meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Washington, Kelly,
Zakrzewski,Coleman,Pfeifer,Varner,Hosinski, and Broden;Don Ross,Tom Eddington,
john Byorni,Jeff Gibney,Mike Dobson,Don Porter,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 15-96 which is a proposed rezoning for
the property located at 2334 Prairie Ave.
Mr. John Byorni showed a final site plan of the affected property(copy attached)and noted
that both the staff and the Area Plan Commission send it to the Council with a favorable
recommendation.
Mr. Mike Dobson made the presentation. He noted that the rezoning is necessary to allow
the reconstruction and expansion of a convenience store with gas pumps. It is anticipated
that the project would be completed by Labor Day of this year.
Following further discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Varner that substitute Bill No. 15-96 be recommended favorably to
Council.The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed substitute Bill No. 16-96 which is a proposed rezoning for
the property located at 332 North Ironwood Drive. Mr. John Byorni noted that the proposal
received a favorable recommendation from both the staff and the Area Plan Commission
(copy attached). Mr.Don Ross made the presentation on behalf of Cressy and Everett Inc.
He noted that the property in question was destroyed by a fire in January of this year. That
building was 5, 600 square feet and the proposed new building would be 8, 500 square
feet.This would allow the number of agents to increase from 56 to 70 at this location.
Mr. Ross also noted that a variance with regard to the parking would also be a part of this
proposal through the BZA.
Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Luecke that substitute Bill No. 16-96 be recommended favorably to Council.The
motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed substitute Bill No. 20-96 which is a rezoning request for the
property located at 211-213 South Michigan. Mr. John Byorni noted that the proposal
received a favorable recommendation from the staff and the Area Plan Commission.
Mr. Jeff Gibney of South Bend Heritage Foundation made the presentation. He noted that
the property in question is the former Robertson Building which was built in 1923.
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Committee Report
Zoning and Annexation
May 28, 1996
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It is proposed that there would be a total of 92 apartments for adult occupancy with 80 of
these apartment to be occupyed by low and moderate tenants. The first floor would be
retail.A development team with the Mansur Group has also been put into place.The overall
project will cost approximately $8 million dollars. Construction is to begin in August of
1996 with a 12 month time line to complete.
Mr.Tom Eddington spoke in favor of the proposal.
Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Kelly that substitute Bill No. 20-96 be recommended favorably to Council. The
motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned
at 5:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Tom Zakrzewski,
II: Chairperson,Zoning and Annexation
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