11-12-12 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2012 building would be utilized for banquets, receptions, birthday, family and community functions as well as being able to hold indoor and outdoor soccer functions. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Councilmember Derek Dieter asked if the petitioner would be seeking a liquor license in the future. Mr. Manual Villegas, 4315 Foxfire, South Bend, Indiana, stated that they may seek a liquor license in the future, but for now they are not. Mr. Dieter stated that he has some concerns about potential problems at a banquet venue especially where alcohol was served. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 51-12 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1243 & 1247 CAMPEAU, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and it was the consensus of the committee to send this substitute bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th Christa Nayder, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, 11 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission. Ms. Nayder advised that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from SF2 Single Family and Two Family District to MF1 Urban Corridor Multifamily District; and a Special Exception Use to allow a group residence for up to four unrelated individuals. On site is a vacant lot. To the north are single family homes zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District. To the east are single family homes zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District, To the south is Coquillard Park zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District. To the west are single family homes zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District. The “MF1” Multi-Family Residential District is established to protect, promote and maintain the development of urban style multifamily dwellings and to provide for limited public and institutional uses that are compatible with a multifamily residential neighborhood. The development standards are designed to promote the establishment of multifamily dwelling projects (including apartment, townhouse or row house style developments) and, high density two family dwelling developments located along a block face, in developed areas of the community which are served by a full range of public amenities. The site consists of two lots for a combined 0.3 acres. A 2,218 square foot residential structure is proposed, covering 17% of the site. Two parking spaces are proposed with access from the alley. The Special Exception Use will require Type B landscaping around the entire perimeter. In April 2011, a proposed duplex was given an unfavorable recommendation at 1201 Campeau. Campeau Street has two lanes divided by a grass median. Walsh Street has two lanes. The site will be served by City water and sewer. Community and Economic Development recommended favorably. The City Engineer has no comments. This is a combined public hearing, which includes a rezoning and a special exception use. The Commission will forward the rezoning and the Special Exception Use to the Council with or without a recommendation. States statutes and the South Bend Zoning Ordinance require 5