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Home My WebLink About03-08-54 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING MARCH Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in regular session in the Council Chamber, Monday, March 8th, 1954, at 8 :10 P.M., with all members present. President Erler presided. 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 inspeete the minutes of the previous meeting of the-Council and found them correct. They therefore reoommend that the same be approved. WALTER C.. EMER SR. ) STANLEY C. KORPAL ) committee W. A. HAHN ) Meeting of February 8th and Special Meeting of February 24th, 1954. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried., . PETITION To the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indianan We, the undersigned, being the owner of Lot Number 81 in Walnut Second Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana, respectfully petition your Honorable Body to amend ordinance No. 3702, commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance, as it applies to the zoning of Lot No 81 in Walnut Second Addition to the city of South Bend, Indiana, changing its classification from "B" Residence District and "A" Height Area District to "C" Commercial and "tP Height and Area. DOMY- HODSON REALTY COMPANY, INC. Bya Irving Garnitz, President Councilman Korpal made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Plan Commission. Councilman Hahn se the motion. Motion carried. PETITION Petition of Willy *s Overland of South Bend, Ind. and Gaseteria, Inc. to rezone real estate located on the corner of Indiana Ave. and Michigan St. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Plan Commission, Councilman Bestle se the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER OF THE-CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1954. Balance on hand . . • . . . • • . • • *,o . . • . . • . . • • Receipts during month . • • • . . • • . Disbursements . . . . . • . . • • • . i . Balance . • • • • • • • • • . . • • • • • • • • • • • v • • • • Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted. carried* REPORT-OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: . • . . . . . • . . . . • . . • *to 10.923,499.35 . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 435,656.69 . 387, 949.40 . . 10 - 971 *206.64 Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion Petition of Bishop John F. Noll by Rev. A. J. Wibbert to change the zoning of Lots No. 57 through 76 of Oak Park Second Addition, which lots comprise the entire block bounded by Miami, Tubail, Male and Dayton Streets, from A and C use district to B use district retaining the existing E height and area district, was given legal notice under date of February 19, 1954, and public hearing before the City Planning Commission under date of March 4, 1954• This change is recommended as petitioned for. Very truly yours, Robert L• Huff Secretary Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Bestle seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE N0. 3965 AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Lots bounded by Miami, Dubail, Male and Zayton Streets) The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Niezgodski made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll.caall vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. MARCH STH"954 REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Petition of Edward and Lydia Deavel to change the zoning of Lot No. 4 as.shown on the recorded plat of Charles Weidlerts First Addition from A residential and A height and area district to C commercial and 3) height and area district was given legal notice under date of February 19, 1954, and given public hearing by the City Planning Commission under date of March 4, 1954. This property is more generally described as 2311 Miami. Street being on the 'rest side of Miami between Altgeld and Ewring. This change is not recommended for the following reasons as transcribed from the Planning Commission minutes of above date. "1. There now exists more than-enough commercial zoning in the vicinity. 2. The extension of commercial zoning from its present line between Ewing and Altgeld would be an unwarranted intrusion into a residential neighborhood and would further tend to increase the traffic congestion along Miami. 39 There are ample residences in the vicinity that are now zoned commercial." Very truly yours, Hobert L. Huff Secretary Councilman Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORXNANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702. (East side of Miami between. Alt geld and Ewing Ave.) The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Committee of the 'Whole for public hearing on March 22nd, Councilman Beetle seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION Members of the Common Council r:- -City of "Soixth"rBend South Bend, Indiana Petition of Ted Dudek for change of zoning of Lot No. 14 in J. M. Studebaker's Sub, of Lot 1, Harper 'and Ruokmantj Survey, from B residence and B height and area. distriots to C commercial and_C height and area district. This petition was .,given legal notice under date of December 24, 1953, and public hearing under date of January 7, 1954, This change is -not- recommended for the following reason as transcribed from the Planning Commission minutes under date of January -28, 1954: 1. Petition would clearly constitute spot zoning. Very truly yours, Robert L. Huff Secretary Councilman Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THS CITY OF SOUTH BENDS INDIANA. (4th lot North of Huron Ste on the East side of Kosciusko St.) The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full* Councilman Mussynski made. a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Beetle seconded the motion. Motion lost by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - (Councilmen Korpal, Pinter, Beetle, Niezgodski, Glass, Hahn and Muszynski) - 2 nays (Councilmen Erler' and Alford), Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Committee of the Whole for public hearing on March 22nd. Councilman Niezgodski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORWIUNCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM E -215$ TRANSPORTATION ALLOPWANCE- BAILIFF $120.00 TO E -11 SALARY OF BAILIFF $120.00; FROM E -215B TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE - PROBATION OFFICER j520.00 TO E -11 SALARY OF PROBATION OFFICER $520.00; FROM ME -215 TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE $1920.00 TO ME -11 SALARY OF CHIEF ELECTRICAL-INSPECTOR $500.00 AND TO SALARY OF ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL. INSPECTORS VAM:'II� ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR 1954 OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Beetle made a motion that the ordinance be help up for two weeks* Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Notion carried. 0RDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 ADDPTED JUNE 139 19490 AND COMMONLY KN0WN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. ' (Lincoln Way West and Bendix Drive) Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Committee of the Whole for public hearing on March 22nd. Councilman Bestle seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Non - profit Hospitals) The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Hahn made a motion for suspension of rules• Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion lost by a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Counca Erler, Korpal, Pinter, Bestle, Niezgodski, Glass, Hahn and Muszynski) - 1 nay (Councilman Alford). Councilman Hahn made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Committee of the Whole for public hearing on March 22nd. Councilman Bestle seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3- MINUTE RECESS - 8 :55 P.M. RECONVENED MEETING - 9sOO P.M. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ?CREATING A GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR OR IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS AND SEWERS UNMR AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 40 OF TBE -195.3 ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF INDIANA. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman G14ss made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Committee of the Whole for ,public hearing on March 22nd. Councilman Hahn seco: the motion. Motion carried. AN ORDINANCE TRAFSFEMNG CERTAIN MONIES FROM BAR'RETT LAW IMPROVEMENT FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND AND APPROPRIATING SAID MONIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO_THE.GENERAL IMPROVEMENT - FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Glass made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Committee of the Whole for public hearing on March 22nd. Councilman Muszynski aeoonded the motion. Motion: carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO STREET DEPARTMENT AMID EMPLOYING THE CITY ENGINEER IN A SUPERVISORY CAPACITY FOR THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT AND FIXING COMPENSATION. ' The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Committee of the Whole for public hearing on March 22nd. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50 9 AND 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3913 BY CREATING A NEW CLASS OF ELECTRICAL LICENSE, PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSE PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING FOR AN ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD AND, REPEALING ALL ORMNANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The ordinance was given first reading by title only. ?councilman Hahn made a motion that the ordinance be laid on the table. Councilman .Muszynski.. seconded. the motion. Motion_. carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Korpal made a motion that the Warm Air.Heating Ordinance be referred to a special committee, namely, Councilmen Hahn, Korpal, Glass and Niezgodski, to meet next Monday evening at 7:30 Polo Councilman Bestle seconded the motion: Motion carried. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the City Clerk draft a letter to the Federal Housing Administration, Obagressman Crumpacker. and Senators Jenner and Capehart, requesting that the terminal date of the disposition of World War II emergency housing projects in South Bend be postponed indefinitely because of the housing situation in South Bend, which is critical. Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Mus2ynski made a motion to adjourn, which motion was seconded by Councilman Hahn. Motion carried, and Council adjourned at 9 :42 P.M. IFZ CLER APPROVED- PRESIDENT