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REGULAR MEETING February 8th, 2016 RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:41 p.m. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2 -11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS 81 -15 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5603 F J NIMTZ PARKWAY, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF F J NIMTZ PARKWAY AND MOREAU COURT AND PROPERTY NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO 3575 MOREAU COURT, SOUTH BEND, IN Councilmember Karen White made a motion to hear the substitute to Bill 81 -15. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Oliver Davis reported the Zoning and Annexation Committee met and sends this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Matthew Chappuies, with offices on the 11th Floor of the County City Building, presented the bill. The land in question is approximately twenty -five (25) acres rezoning from the Office District to Light Industrial zoning. Mr. Chappuies provided an aerial view of the location and other pictures of the property. There are no proposed developments at this time. This comes from the Area Plan Commission with a favorable recommendation contingent on the written commitments that restrict uses that are not compatible with the adjacent airport. Mike Danch, 1643 Commerce Dr. South Bend, served as the petitioner. The City has found over the last several years this particular part of South Bend and the city as a whole is becoming more appealing as a distribution area. This rezoning would allow this property to be used for that purpose and is an ideal location due to its location near the Bypass and the Toll Road. There are written commitments that will go with this land that the Airport requested and we have agreed to. If anyone requests a change to those commitments the Airport would be notified of those changes as well. There was no one from the public wishing to speak in favor of the bill. S. J. Szabo, offices on Mishawaka Ave, spoke in opposition to the bill. He was concerned about the effect this development would have on the Blackthorn Golf Course. To turn those woods into an industrial area would be hard on the ambiance of the. course. He proposed the wooded section be prohibited from any development. Mr. Danch responded this is a part of Blackthorn Office Park and there is an overlay district that defines the architecture and landscaping possibilities which requires them to be very sensitive to the golf course. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked if anyone from the Blackthorn Group submitted questions or negative comments. Mr. Danch responded no. At the meeting where this was discussed with the Blackthorn Owners there were no concerns and they are fully aware of what's going on. Councilmember Tim Scott voiced his support for this bill. The City has annexed this development with the support of everyone out there and what we are not doing is maximizing the potential of land within our city limits that has not been developed. 4