07-12-10 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting 2010 South Bend Common Council The July 12, 2010 meeting of .the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member AI "Buddy" Kirsits at 4:00 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room, 4t Floor of the County-City Building. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Dieter, Puzzello, Varner, Rouse, Kirsits, and and White; Rita Kopola, Derek Spier, Catherine Pittman, Mark Lyons, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, P.E., David L. Mirkin, Todd Stull, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney, .and members of the television media. Council Member Kirsits noted that the committee members include Council Members Oliver Davis who is the Vice-Chairperson, Dr. Varner, Thomas LaFountain and himself. Council Member Kirsits stated that Council Member Oliver Davis is attending the funeral of his Mother and extended his deepest sympathy to him and his family. He also noted that Council Member LaFountain is on vacation with his family. As a result there is not a quorum present and all Bills will be heard and will be sent to the Common Council without recommendation. Substitute Bill No. 24-10 Rezoning Request for 850 Fellows Street Council Member Kirsits called for a report from Area Plan on Substitute Bill No. 24-10. Derek Spier, a Planner with Area Plan gave the report. He noted that the request is from H.G. Christman Construction Company, Inc. and is requested a zone change from LI Light Industrial District to GI General Industrial District to allow a wrecker service on 2.3 acres. At the June 15, 2010 the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing where there were no remonstrators. The Area Plan Commission sends the request to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. David L. Mirkin, an attorney with offices at112 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 400 in downtown South Bend made the formal presentation. Mr. Mirkin that he represents LTODD, LLC whose principal owner is Todd Stull who is present with him today.) They operate a company called Bestway Towing who does the majority of their business towing for the City of South Bend. Approximately 60% to 70% of their business is for the city where they need a vehicle impounded or towed. They will move from their current location on Walnut Street. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Mirkin stated that they do not do any long time storage. In response to a question from Council Member White, Mr. Mlrkin stated that they average 35-45 vehicles being towed per week. Council Member Kirsits noted that he play Park League ball with Todd Stull and has known him for many years. He will be supporting this request this evening. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition. In light of a quorum not being present, no formal action was taken on the Bill by the Committee.