12/10/07 Zoning and Annexation Committee

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~~- Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting 2007 South Bend Common Council The December 10, 2007 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member AI "Buddy" Kirsits at 3:59 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room, 4th Floor of the County-City Building. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Kelly, Puzzello, Varner, Rouse, Pfeifer, White and Kirsits, Mayor Stephen Luecke, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Acting Building Commissioner Charles Bulot, City Clerk John Voorde, Police Chier Thomas Fautz, Don Inks, Planner Mark Lyons, Interim City Controller John Murphy, Troy Terew, Marty Wolfson, Stephen Kiai, Pauline Kieme, Pastor Charles, Mrs. Kopola, Martha Lewis, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney, and Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune. Council Member Kirsits noted that the committee members include Council Members Kuspa, Pfeifer, Varner and himself. Bill No. 70-07: Zoning Request for 623 South St. Joseph Street: Council Member Kirsits called for a report from the Area Plan Commission Staff. Mark Lyons, a Planner with Area Plan gave the report from the Area Plan Commission. Mr. Lyons noted that the zoning request of River of Life Family Church, Inc. is to rezone from "SF2" Single Family and Two-Family District to "O" Office District for the property located at 623 South St. Joseph Street. He further reported that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on November 20, 2007 and sends the request with a favorable recommendation to the Council. (Report attached) The petitioner, Troy Terew, of 8055 Windham Lake Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46214 made the formal presentation. He noted that the property would be used as a parking lot and would be properly landscaped as required by the South Bend Municipal Code. Council Member Pfeifer stated that the property in question is in her Councilmanic District and that she is in favor of this ordinance. In response to a question raised by Council Member White, Pastor Charles noted that he is the Assistant Pastor of the River of Life Family Church, Inc. He stated that he does not believe that there will be any negative impact on the on-street parking and that they are currently discussing an agreement for off-street parking arrangements. Council President Rouse noted that hard work of the Mayor's Office and others in collaborating on this project. He stated that it is a good opportunity for the city.