01-28-13 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 28, 2013 SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendation of the City of South Bend Comprehensive plan; all of which is requested by the South Bend Municipal Code §21- 09.03 SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions established by the Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter Member of the Common Council Councilmember Dr. Fred Ferlic, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Andrew Elegante, General Manager, South Bend Brew Works, 128 S. Scott St. Apt. 6, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Elegante advised that South Bend Brew Works is a beer and wine making supply store located at 216 S. Michigan Street. He stated that the plan is to brew craft beer in the basement of the store and then serve it in a taproom upstairs. He stated that the pub also would serve locally sourced food and nonalcoholic sodas. Mr. Elegante stated that the ultimate goal is to restore the former Old State Theatre and turn it into a downtown destination for arts and entertainment. Mr. Elegante asked the Council for their favorable consideration. He noted that if this bill is adopted that one of their first beers is going to be called “Nine Ayes.” A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 15