HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-09-65 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1965
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers in the City Hall on Monday, August 9, 1965, at 8:31 P.M., with all members present except
Councilmen Palmer and Glass. President Hunter announced that Councilman Palmer is out of the City.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Wise, Geib,
Szymkowiak, S.mith'.and Muszynski.
ABSENT: Councilmen Palmer and Glass.
REGULAR ME=—G AUGUST 9, 1965
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
Your Committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respectfully report that they have
inspected the minutes of the previous meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend
that the same be approved.
Meetings of July 12, 1965 and July 29, 1965.
/s/ John L. Hunter Jr. )
/s/ Janet S. Allen ) Committee
/s/ Richard G. Geib )
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATION
August 6, 1965
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
In view of the attached letter from the Salay's attorney, the City Planning Commission did not hold a public
hearing on said petition. We are returning the petition and letter to you so that your records will be complete.
Very truly yours,
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Robert L. Huff cf /s/
Director of Planning
RLH /caf
attach.
There being no objection the communication was accepted and placed on file.
PETITION
August 3, 1965
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
The undersigned hereby petitions your honorable body to change the Height and Area District of the following
described lots from "E" and "C" Height and Area District to "G" Height and Area District:
Lots 10, 11 and 12 of Rockstroh Bros. Addition, being
generally described as the Southeast corner of Bartlett
and Michigan Streets.
/s/ Thomas L. Hickey
Thomas L. Hickiey
Councilman Geib made a motion that the petition be returned to the petitioner for proper filing. Councilman
Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried.
PETITION
Petition of Charles and Pauline Menyhart to rezone 1,022 and 1024 -North Olive Street from "B" Residence District
and "A" Height and Area District to "C" Commercial District and "B" Height and Area District. Councilman Allen
made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Smith seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: August 9, 1965
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND SITUATED WITHIN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FROM "A" HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "E" HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ".
(Location: Southeast corner of intersection of Miami and Lincoln Way East covering 1114 through 1134 Lincoln
Way East and 1232 through 1240 Miami). -
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council
as unfavorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Allen made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING _ AUGUST -9--19-65—
n
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: August 9, 1965 •
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
3702 ". (Location: Bounded on the North by Calvert St., on East by Grant St., on South by Ewing Ave. and the
alley between Ewing and Highland Aves.).
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council
as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: August 9, 1965
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
3702 ". (Location: Bounded on North by Western, on East by alley East of Walnut, on South by first alley South
of Western, on West by first alley West of Harris St.).
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council
as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman !
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: August 9, 1965
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
3702 ". (Location: Between Western Ave., Grand Trunk RR right -of -way, alley East of Walnut, and alley West
of Harris St.).
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the
Council as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman •
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: August 9, 1965
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
3702 ". (Location: Bounded on North by the N.Y. Central RR, on East by Robinson and Sampson Sts., on South
by Calvert and on West by Twyckenham Drive).
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the
Council as favorable.
if •/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman �!
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the reports be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Wise seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: August 9, 1965
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND
ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO DO SO AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND SPECIFICALLY
SECTIONS 16 -36, OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ".
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the ordinance be withdrawn and
a new ordinance be drafted and placed for first and second reading at the next regular meeting of the Council !�
on August 23rd.
I
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib seconded the
motion. Motion carried, i
REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
August 6, 1965
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen: ■
The attached petition of Riverside North 1600, Inc., et al, to rezone from "D" Light Industrial Use and "D" and
"E" Height and Area District to "B" Residential Use and "B" Height and Area District 9.2 acres, more or less,
fronting on Riverside Drive and bounded on the West by Sherman Avenue and on the north by the rear lot line of
those lots fronting on the south side of Rose Street was legally advertised under date of 3uly 26, 1965 and given •
public hearing on August 5, 1965. The following action was taken:
After due consideration the Commission found that the proposed
zoning would be in the best interest of the subject area and of
the City. It was therefore duly moved, seconded, and unanimously
carried that the petition be recommended favorably to the Council.
l
Very truly yours, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, Robert L. Huff, Director of Planning i
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the �)
motion. Motion carried.
_ 1tEGULAR MEETING
A ST 9 1965
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FROM "A" HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO
"E" HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT.
(Southeast corner of intersection of Miami and Lincoln Way East
covering 1114 through 1134 Lincoln Way East and 1232 through
1240 Miami)
The ordinance was given third reading and lost by a roll call vote of 0 ayes - 7 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen
Palmer and Glass).
ORDINANCE NO. 4784 - -65
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702
(North by Western, East byalley East of Walnut, South by first alley
South of Western, West by first alley West of Harris St.)
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen
Palmer and Glass).
ORDINANCE NO. 4783 - -65
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702
(North by Calvert, East by Grant St., South by Ewing Ave. and alley
between Ewing and Highland Aves.)
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen
Palmer and Glass).
ORDINANCE NO. 4785 - -65
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702
(Between Western Ave., Grand Trunk RR right -of -way, alley East of
Walnut and alley West of Harris St.)
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen
Palmer and Glass).
ORDINANCE NO. 4786 - -65
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702
(North by N.Y. Central RR, East by Robinson and Sampson Sts., South
by Calvert and West by Twyckenham Drive)
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen
Palmer and Glass).
nunTWAMrF
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL
FUND TO THE C -11, SERVICES -- PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF THE OFFICE OF
CITY CLERK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,550.20, AS AMENDED.
Councilmen
The ordinance was given third reading and lost by a roll call vote of 4 ayes (Hunter, Geib, Szymkowiak and lulus
3 nays (Councilmen Allen, Wise and Smith), 2 absent (Councilmen Palmer and Glass).
ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION II OF CHAPTER 26 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 4608 -63, BEING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, 1962, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BEING
PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES, AND SUBSTITUTING NEW SECTIONS
IN LIEU OF THOSE REPEALED.
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Muszynski made a motion
that the ordinance be set for public hearing on September 13, 1965. Councilman Smith seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 4787 - -65
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS AMENDED,
COMMONLY KNO14N AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
(9.2 acres of land on Riverside Drive between Sherman,
Kinyon and Queen Sts.)
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Geib made a motion for
suspension of rules. Councilman Smith- sdd6nded- therm6tion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 ayes -
0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen Palmer and Glass).
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen
Palmer and Glass).
+38
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1965
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Geib made a motion that the Urban Redevelopment indicate to the Council by September 13th what
immediate steps can be taken to clear the vacant houses in blighted condition in the LaSalle Park area.
Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Smith made a motion to adjourn.
Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried and Council adjourned at 9:23 P.M.
ATTEST:
CLERK
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT