10-14-02 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2002 Mr. Danch advised that Underwriter's Laboratories is requesting this rezoning for a piece of property located on the northwest corner of Washington Street and St. Louis on which they intend to construct a thirty -three (33) space parking lot. A portion of the property had previously been zoned to the "A3" District but a final site plan was not filed. Mr. Danch noted that at the time of the original rezoning there was one (1) additional house that was located on the west portion of the property. Since that rezoning, Underwriter's Laboratories, was able to acquire that house which they did remove. They would now like to take the entire piece of property from St. Louis all the way over to the alley and create a parking area. Access will be off of the alley which is located on the western portion of the site. They will provide extensive screening along the north line which would be a wood screen fence. Along St. Louis and Washington Street they will provide extensive landscaping which will most likely be evergreen shrubbery. The drainage will meet all the City requirements. The purpose of this parking area is to provide additional parking for Underwriter's Laboratories which is located on the south side of Washington Street. Mr. Danch asked for the Council's favorable approval of this rezoning and added that the petitioner has no objections to the parking lot being used after hours by the public for activities being held in the East Bank area. 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 Coleman made a motion for favorable recommendation to the full Council concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 75 -02 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF BROADWAY STREET, FROM MICHIGAN STREET TO THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. BEING A PART OF HANEY' S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA Councilmember Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Bill Azalay, Life Treatment Centers, no address given, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Azalay advised that they purchased the property at 1412 South Michigan Street and demolished the building at that site. He noted that they are looking at providing landscaping and are moving along with the renovation of Michigan Street with irrigation. He further noted that Notre Dame Students /architects will be working with them on this project. In regards to the alley, they have observed that this alley is not being used. They intend to sod the area, provide landscaping and to make a circle drive which will make it more presentable. 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 Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. ME