04-23-01 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23.2001 been to several hearings and this matter has been postponed each time. He submitted a letter opposing the closing of the alleys as well as a petition signed by eighteen (18) homeowners opposed to the closing. He also submitted a drawing showing what property is owned by homeowners and landlords. Mr. Harris noted that Mr. Freidline, the Petitioner, intends to consolidate his lots for resale. Mr. Harris further noted that he is interested in the residents, in redevelopment and in his own livelihood. Ms. Kimberly Menter, CEO, Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization, no address given, advised that since they have not received a documented plan that is clearly defined that shows any feasibility for closing the alleys, they oppose the closing at this time. She noted that they have recently hired a master planner and will be able to evaluate the housing stock and property in the area and determine what is most feasible for the neighbors and for other residents of the area. Mr. Hosinski declined his right for rebuttal. There being no one else present wishing to speak to the Council in opposition to this bill, Councilmember King made a motion to send this bill to the full Council with an unfavorable recommendation. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 29-01 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE STREET TO BE VACATED IS TUTT STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAFAYETTE BLVD. TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MAIN STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 345 FEET, MORE OR LESS. BEING A PART OF GARST' S 1sT 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. Mike Dobson, B &R Oil Company, 227 East Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Dobson stated that B &R Oil and RLBI LLC are the developers of the Arby's Restaurant, convenient store and gasoline station located at the northwest corner of Main and Sample Street which is currently under construction. He noted that Tutt Street is a short street that runs between Main Street and Lafayette Boulevard and dead -ends both to the east of Main and the west of Lafayette. The vacation of the street will not change how the site is being developed. He noted that their only interest in vacating the street is to pick up additional parking and additional green space. He also noted that he has letters from AEP and Design Packaging also in favor of this vacation. 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 Kelly made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 31 -01 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL ESTABLISHING ONE ADDITIONAL FUND IN THE SAMPLE EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA, NAMELY, FUND NO. 209 STUDEBAKER/OLIVER REVITALIZATION GRANTS 1 1 I