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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-01 Zoning & Annexation tontinittot . cp4rt Zoning alto t -mention f4tnmitte The January 8, 2001 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Vice-Chairperson Council Member Andrew Ujdak, at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Varner, Ujdak, and Kirsits, Isabelle Gonzalez, Citizen Member; John Byorni, Greg Kil, Assistant Pastor Janice Hall, Pastor Charles Jamerson, Thomas Bodnar, John Oxian, Charlie Hays, Bernie Feeney, Terry Bland of the&tab tra) ZribtttC , and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Y Council Member Udjak noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 120-00 which is a zoning request for property located along the north and south sides of the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. John Byorni, Assistant Director of Area Plan, noted that the proposal received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. It contains seven (7) acres which would be developed as single family detached dwellings. 17 of the 33 lots are occupied. There was not presentor present. Council Member Ujdak noted that the Bill would go forward without recommendation. The Committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 121-00 which is a zoning request for the property located at 3553 Ardmore Trail. Mr. Byorni noted that the proposal received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. The rezoning was necessary since it was zoned to a specific site plan. Greg Kil made the presentation. He noted that petitioner was the River of Life Family Church. The church is located on nine (9) acres. They are attempting to be "neighbor friendly" by the rezoing request. The sanctuary has a seating capacity of 1,200 with adjoining day care rooms and classrooms. Mr. Kil introduced Pastor Charles Jamerson and Assistant Pastor Janice Hall who asked the Committee for their support. Council Member Ujdak noted that since a quorum of the Committee was not present, that no formal action would be taken at the Committee level. The Committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 122-00 which is a rezoning request for the property located at 1733 South Bend Avenue. Mr. Byorni noted that the proposal received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. Mr. Bernie Feeney made the presentation. He introduced Charlie Hays. The rezoning would permit the construction of a cell tower behind the restaurant. He noted that it would permit wireless company location facilities for multiple users. Mr. Hays stated there would be between four(4) to eight(8) users for each tower. Council Member King spoke in favor of the proposal. He noted that it would be in his Dis and that the proposed location is good. tact Council Member Ujdak noted that since there was not a quorum present, there no formal action Zoning and Annexation Committee January 8, 2001 Page 2 would be taken. Dr. Varner noted that he has been advised that there has been no response from the ro owner with regard to Bill No. 45-00 which would have established the property located at 3020 Buckingham as an historic landmark. Accordingly, the Historic Preservation Commissi on is asking to withdraw the Bill. The Bill will be struck from the agenda this evening. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 130-00 which would amend Article 21,Article 6 2 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing 6,Division multifamily residential and commercial districts". g "manufacturing retailers in A-3 mixed use Mr. Byori noted that if the proposed ordinance is approved that it would allow a candy company locate in the East Race area. He noted that it would also permit operations like Marcri's Bm�y. Council Member King noted that the property in question is in his District. He spoke akery the proposal. Council Member Ujdak noted that since there was not a quorum present favor o formal action would be taken. present, no There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member meeting at 4:17 p.m. Council Member Ujdak reconvened the Zoningrand�Annexation adjourned Committee meeting at 4:19 p.m. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member Ujdak asked for an update on involving the City garages. Michael Giulioni, Jim Horski, and Bill Tucker presented information er isues to the Committee. They presented the following handouts: "Electrical Budget-Leighton Plaza Budget"and a American Electric Power facsimile dated January 4, 2001 (copies attached). It as been concluded that the budget shortfall resulted because of greater emphasis being 2000 number of fixtures in the Leighton Plaza rather than the hours of operation. P hed)' It has g placed on the Mr. Giulioni noted that the Wayne Street garage elevator is costing than three(3) times the service costs than the other garage elevators. The Council Attorney noted that she has been advised by the Independent Living Center Leighton Plaza Garage gates requiring swipe cards are causing increasing problems for She noted that in order to exit you must also use a swipe card g that the call button if the swipe p or their pe card does not activate the gate. She also noted that The closesdoes all button is at the entrance gate which is located substantially far away and at a steep coming for therapy at the Independent Living Center would be unable to activate button if the gate failed to activate. P angle. Disabled and report back to the Council. ' Giulioni stated that he would look into the issues further Council Member Ujdak thanked the individuals for their update and handouts. He then adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Andrew Ujdak, Vice-Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee KCF:kmf Attachments