09132016 Board of Public Works Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13,201 293 vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right-oGway by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Therefore, Mr. Relos made a motion recommending approval of the request for vacation subject to obtaining an easement for and the construction of a chamfer designed by the Engineering Department. Ms. Maradik seconded the motion which carried. UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF TWYCKFNHAM AND NORTII OF MISHAWAKA AVENUE Mr. Gilot indicated that Tina Thompson, 1437 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46615, has submitted a request to vacate the above referenced alley for safety purposes and to fence. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Fire Department, and Solid Waste. Engineering and Community Investment give unfavorable recommendations due to hindering access to a garage. Area Plan stated the vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. The vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right-of-way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion recommending an unfavorable recommendation of the request for this vacation due to the garage access issue. Mr. Relos seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE. THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY BETWEEN ST. VINCENT STREET AND HOWARD STREET FROM ST. LOUIS BOULEVARD TO FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY Mr. Gilot indicated that Attorney James Masters on behalf of Blaire Adams RET, LLC c/o Thomas J. Gryp, Manager, 15852 Asheville Lane, Granger, Indiana 46530, has submitted a request to vacate the above referencedalley to expand the property or construct and additional home to enhance the neighborhood appearance. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, and Solid Waste. Community Investment gives a favorable recommendation provided there is no loss of access for other property owners. Engineering gives a favorable recommendation subject to securing and stabilizing a narrow chamfer of property to allow a turning radius. Area Plan stated the vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. The vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right-of-way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Therefore, Mr. Relos made a motion recommending approval of the request for vacation subject to obtaining an easement for and the construction of a chamfer designed by the Engineering Department. Ms. Maradik seconded the motion which carried. DENY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Ms. Doran, seconded by Ms. Maradik and carried, the following traffic control devices were denied: NEW INSTALLATION: Residential Parking Zone LOCATION: 1500 Block of Hildreth Street REMARKS: Study concluded criteria has not been met, recommend denial. (Note: Petitioner has moved and other residents do not feel it is warranted.) NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign LOCATION: 1605 Kemble Avenue REMARKS: Criteria has not been met; there is a driveway.