04/09/07 Committee Meeting Minutes

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Znning and Annexation Committee Aprif 9, 2QO7 Page 2 Council Member Pfeifer made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Substitute Bill NO. 10-07 be recommended to be continued to May 14t" at the request of the petitioner. The motion passed. Bill No 11-d7 Rezoning of of the Northwest Corner of Ireland Road and Lafayette Boulevard:: Council Member Kirsits called for a report from Area Plan on Bill No. 11-D7. Mark Lyons, as Area Plan staff member reported that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on the Bill on March 20, 2007. It is requested a rezoning from 5F1 Single Family and Two Family District to CB Community Business District. The Area Plan Commission gave a favorable recommendation to this request (report attached). Michael J. Danch, President of Dance, Horner & Associates with offices located at 1643 Commerce Drive in South Bend made the formal presentation. The rezoning would permit the construction of a multi-tenant facility. He highlighted portions of the preliminary site plan for the area (copy attached). He stated that the plan shows the new right-of-way. Dr. Varner noted that this area of the city will be very busy in the very near future in light of all the development. In response to questions from Council Member Kirsits, Mr. Danch stated that small retail who would utilize 1,500 square feet to 2,D00 square feet are anticipated. Mr. Gilot added that the Department of Public Works is involved in the traffic collector for this area. He noted that the light at Main Street is temporary. The "grandest plans" call for a tie into the theater complex, but that is not in the immediate plans. Following discussion, Council Member Pfeifer made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 11-07 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Bill No. 07-49 Board of Zonin A eats Petion for the 1708 Block of Burdette: Council Member Kirsits called for a report from the Board of Zoning Appeals on Bill No. D7-49. Dan Fozo, Building Commissioner, reported that the Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on March 15t" and recommends the Bill favorably to Council. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Fozo noted that he anticipates more requests for PUDs.