01-10-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING CANUARY 10, 2005 This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Mike DeCicco, 18307 Cypress Drive, South Bend, Indiana, spoke in favor of this bill. He stated that he has known the Cataldo family personally for over twenty-five years and holds the highest regards for them. The Cataldo family has established a very reputable business. It is because of their hard work and dedication to the City of South Bend that they feel they want to give back to the community. Mr. Jose A. Pedraza, 22797 S.R. 23, South Bend, Indiana, spoke in favor of this bill. He stated that the City of South Bend needs this project because there is a need for multi-family housing in that area. There was no one else present wishing to speak in favor of this bill. The following individuals spoke in opposition to this bill. Mr. Don Brubaker, 1706 Anderson, South Bend, Indiana, indicated that the land is not suited to build a project of that magnitude. Mr. Brubaker believes the site should be single-family homes. Ms. Phyllis Ranschaert, 2813 S. Locust Road, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she is concerned about the traffic and crime that would be generated by an apartment complex of that size. She also stated concern about the additional traffic onto Locust Road and that the intersection of Locust and Ireland Road needs a traffic light. Ms. Suzanne Hamilton, 3429 Locust Road, South Bend, Indiana, advised the Council that the infrastructure that is cun-ently in place cannot accommodate a project like this. The development of the area needs to be kept single-family. Nh-. David Pink, 3631 S. Locust Road, South Bend, Indiana, advised that traffic is a problem in that location. He also stated that there should be sample testing done on the soil. `T'here are homes located on Locust Road that have a serious mold & mildew problema , Mr. Mike Thielke, 2526 Prairie Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, stated that this area already has enough mixed use and the project in question does not suit the area. Councilmember Varner stated that the neighbors and the petitioner Mr. Cataldo seem to have personal issues that should not be a part of the decision that is going to be decided tonight. In rebuttal, Mr. Zappia stated that the Cataldo family is well respected in the community and this project fits in with the uses already established in the area. The petitioner has made changes to the project to accommodate the Area Plan Commission staff's recommendations as well as the concerns of the neighbors. iVlr. Zappia asked for the Council favorable recommendation. Col€ncilmember Dieter made motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerting this bill. Councilmember Ptrzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 90-04 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST STREET TO BE VACATED IS KALEY STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF TUCKER DRIVE TO TF1E NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF THE OLIVE STREET PUMPING STATION OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR A