01-23-06 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 23, 2006 responsible development and growth to rezone properties for commercial uses that are adjacent to existing commercial areas and that will not have significant impacts on residential areas. Based on information available prior to the public hearing staff recommends that this be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The area to be rezoned is an extension of the southern and eastern “CB” Community Business zoning district. The commercial use of this property will have minimal impacts on nearby residential areas. Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Planner, Community & Economic Development Department, 1200 County-City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Schalliol advised that this is a request to rezone a portion of the retention pond located on Ironwood Road, near the intersection of Ironwood Road and Ireland Road from SF1 to CB Community Business. This rezone is requested to facilitate and off- premise sign. This sign is being erected in exchange for the removal of six (6) other off- premise signs that have been removed throughout the City. The zoning is consistent with the surrounding area. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Puzzello made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 01-06 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF PRAIRIE AVENUE FROM BROOKFIELD STREET EAST TO THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 120 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. BEING A PART OF PRAIRIE AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA Councilmember Varner, Chairperson, Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and sends it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Ms. Maria Coria, 2004 Prairie Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Coria advised that they are requesting the vacation of this alley and to consolidate the property to eliminate the vandalism that has occurred. There has been numerous incidents of property damage, broken windows, and tires stolen off vehicles. By closing off this alley, it will reduce crime and enhance the residential real estate. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 6