07/23/07 Committee Meeting Minutes

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Z®NING AND ANNEXATI®N July 23, 2007 Present: Councilmembers Al "Buddy" Kirsits, Ervin Kuspa, David Varner, City Clerk John V oorde Bill No. 34-OS 3400 Northside Blvd. Unfavorable 2 years ago at the Area Plan Commission Mike Ranch speaking on behalf of Tiberius Mahalache, stated that originally the plan was for S'4 units now 25 with 30' along Northside Blvd., there will be single family attached homes, not candominiums. 10 units on river, single story. Petitioner asking for MP` 1 District consistently Chris Dressel, Community & Economic Development, gave a favorable recomanrzendation. The project is a reinvestment in the neighborhood and aligns with City Plan. Larry Steele, President, River Park Neighborhood Association, stated that they had a meeting of the neighbors on May S, 2007. He stated that it was a good meeting and follow-ups contact, Friday, July 20, July 21, July 23, 2007, 25 instead of 56, RPNA voted in favor. Mr. Steele personally in favor. 2 letters of support from neighbors. The following individuals spoke against: Andrew Fry, 1338 S. 315', South Bend, Indiana, stated there was short notice, the flier was sent out May 4`~ and only 4 people at meeting last weekend. He stated that he suspects the whole neighborhood is not for the project, 300 signatures against the development. Mr. Fry stated that 25 units are still too dense. Ms. Pam Benchar, 3425 Northside Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, reiterated that the notice was sent on short notice, both last May and now. 20' setback requested from those against 2 years ago, actually only 6'. She stated that there are traffic issues, school children at Nuner would be walking near this development. She stated that she is not against growth but the development needs to be less intense. Mr. Bernie Accoe described the flood way, plane and flood fringe and stated that the DNR erectian in flood way prohibited against proposed project impinges. Councilmember Varner asked what are the coaxes for friends of River Park because Tiberius Mahalache needs to know. Councilmember Puzzello stated that there has not been enough involvement with neighbors.