09-11-06 Community & Economic Committee

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Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting 2(1(16 South Bend Common Council The September 11, 2006 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by Chairperson, Council Member Ervin Kuspa, at 3:15 p,m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Pfeifer, Varner, Kuspa, White, Rouse, Kelly, and Puzzello; Citizen Member Ed Talley, Community and Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Kendall, Crystal McCain, Martha Lewis, City Clerk John Voorde, Tom Skarbek, Bernie Feeney, Derek Spier, Robert Nemeth, Martin Wolfson, Catherine Hostetler, Mike Danch, Building Commissioner Don Fazo, Mrs. Kapola, Beth Leonard, Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the Committee Members consist of Council Members Kirsits, Dieter and White, and Citizen Member Ed Talley. He stated that those who wish to be recognized should state their name and address far the record. Substitute Bill No. 4©-06 Rezoning south of 1424 Slater prive. Council Member Kuspa called for a report from the Area Plan Staff on Substitute Bill Na. 40-06 which would amend the zoning for the property located 273 feet to the south of 1424 Slater Drive, which is located in the 6t~ Councilmanic District. Robert Nemeth of the Area Plan staff reported that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on the proposed substitute bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Derek Spier of Abonmarche Consultants, LLC located at 750 Lincoln Way East in downtown South Bend made the formal presentation. He provided a map {copy attached) depicting the Lafayette Falls development, with the specific request being for Section # 4. He noted that their request would change the zoning from SF-1 Single-Family and two family to SF-2 single family and two family. Weiss will be the sole builder and will construct homes with front porches and rear garages ranging in price from $175,000 to $225,000. There would be hard- surfaced alleys in this phase behind the homes with two {2) northlsouth alleys being proposed. Council Member White made a motion, seconded by Citizen Member Talley that Substitute Bill No. 40-Ofi be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.