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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 2012 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />South Bend’s Comprehensive Plan encourages reuse of abandoned and underutilized land <br />and structures. The Future Land use map identifies the property fronting on State Road <br />between Ironwood and Maple Lane as Commercial. The intersection of State Road 23 <br />and Ironwood is identified as a Regional Commercial node. There is no other plan in <br />effect for this area. There are commercial uses on both sides of State Road 23 from <br />Ironwood to Maple Lane with office uses further east. The most desirable use for this <br />site is to have it develop to its full potential, while protecting the neighboring residential <br />properties to the north. Due to the proposed outdoor patio and controlled use activity, the <br />neighboring residential properties may be negatively affected. It is responsible <br />development and growth to support the appropriate reuse of vacant properties. Based on <br />information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends the petition be <br />sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Ms. Nayder noted that <br />this small two-lot site with an abandoned commercial structure straddles two zoning <br />districts. By expanding the zoning further north into the lot, it permits this site to <br />accommodate a responsible reuse of the building and property, while protecting the last <br />remaining residence on the block. The “LB” District can accomplish this within the <br />context of the commercial area immediately adjacent to the south and west. The “LB” <br />District allows a variety of smaller business uses that can locate on this site. <br /> <br />Mr. Abdul Farhan, P. O. Box 11664, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this <br />bill. <br /> <br />Mr. Farhan advised that he is requesting a zone change from B Business District and R <br />Single Family District (County) to LB Local Business District (City) to allow a billiard <br />hall. <br /> <br />This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents <br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. <br /> <br />There was no one present wishing to speak in favor of the bill. <br /> <br />The following individuals spoke in opposition to the bill. <br /> <br />Ms. Wanda Shock, South Bend, Indiana, stated she is representing the Maple Lane <br />Neighborhood Association. Ms. Shock advised that they do not object to the annexation. <br />However, she asked the Council to be cautious on the use of this property. She noted that <br />this is a vital corridor into the City of South Bend, Indiana, and the City should be <br />concerned with what uses go into this area. <br /> <br />Ms. Ann Puzzello, 1247 E. LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, spoke in opposition to this bill. <br />Ms. Puzzello advised that this rezoning to allow for a billiard hall does not fit into the <br />area. She noted that most of the surrounding properties have business hours from 8:00 <br />a.m. until 5:00 p.m. She stated that a billiard hall will operate much later and disrupt the <br />current businesses and surrounding residential properties. She stated that there is not <br />enough parking, no matter how many pool tables or tables for sitting. She urged the <br />Council to vote against this bill. <br /> <br />There was no one else present wishing to speak in opposition to this bill. <br /> <br />Mr. Farhan declined for a rebuttal. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dieter made a motion to recommend this bill to the full Council <br />unfavorably. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which failed by a roll call vote <br />of seven (7) nays (Councilmember’s Henry Davis, Schey, Fred Ferlic, Varner, Oliver <br />Davis, Gavin Ferlic and White.) and two (2) ayes (Councilmember’s Scott and Dieter.) <br /> <br />After much discussion between Councilmember’s on what the next step should be, <br />Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to continue this bill until the April 9, 2012 <br />meeting of the Council. Councilmember Fred Ferlic seconded the motion which carried <br />by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. <br /> <br /> 9 <br /> <br />
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