08-14-06 Community & Economic Development

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Zoning and Annexation Committee 2006 South Bend Common Council The August 14, 2006 joint meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ervin Kuspa at 3:00 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Pfeifer, Kelly, Varner, Kuspa, Kirsits, Rouse, Dieter, White and Puzzello; Citizen Member Ed Talley, Assistant City Attorney Ann-Carol Nash, Citizen Member Martha Lewis, City Clerk John Voorde, Robert Nemeth of Area Plan, Terry O'Brien, Michael Danch, Bill Schalliol, Assistant Zoning Administrator Charles Bulot, Larry Gates, Steve Ellis Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-1=arrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the Committee Members consist of Council Members Kirsits, Dieter and White, and Citizen Member Ed Talley. Bill No. 34-06: Rezoning of 1954_Prairie Avenue: Council Member Kuspa called for a report from Area Plan on Bill No, 30-06 which would amend the zoning for 1954 Prairie Avenue, located in the Stn District. Robert Nemeth of Area Plan reported that a public hearing was held on July 18, 2006 before the Area Pian Commission for this 113 acre of property requested to go from "LB" Local Business to "CB" Community Business. The Area Plan Commission sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Nemeth noted that the rezoning would be consistent with the commercial activity goals of the Rum Village Neighborhood Action Plan, and that it was unanimously recommended favorably to the Common Council. J. Bernard Feeney of Lang, Feeney & Associates, Inc., with offices at 715 South Michigan in downtown South Bend made the formal presentation. He noted that previously there was a volkswagon repair shop located at this address, which is currently owned by Dr. Greg Ferro, who has his office in this neighborhood. Dr. Ferro knows a mechanic who would like to locate at this location. The property facing the residential area would be properly landscaped. In response to a question from Council Member Kuspa, Mr. Feeney stated that the fencing would be properly upgraded. Following discussion, Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dieter that Bill No. 30-06 be recommended favorably to Councii. The motion passed.