05-09-94 Council Meeting Minutes

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WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of six (6) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Ann Puzzello Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kenneth Fedder, attorney, made the presentation. He indicated United Beverage was planning to construct a $607,000 addition to the property, which will be the seventh addition, however, this would be the first tax abatement. He indicated fifteen new jobs will be created. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2123 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4321 S. MICHIGAN, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46615. WHEREAS, Indiana Code Section 36 -7 -4 -918.6 requires the Common Council to give notice pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5- 14 -1.5 -5 of its intention to consider Petitions from the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval or disapproval; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must take action within thirty (30) days after the Board of Zoning Appeals makes its recommendation to the Council; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is required to make a determination in writing on such requests pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36 -7 -4- 918.4; WHEREAS, the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals has made a recommendation, pursuant to applicable state law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the petition from the Board of Zoning Appeals, pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5- 14 -1.5- 5, requesting that a special exception be granted for the property located at: 4321 S. Michigan, South Bend IN 46615 in order to permit parking in a Residential district and a variance from the required 25 foot front set back to 15 foot for parking. 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 approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community; 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the special exception will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; 3. The need for the special exception arises from specific conditions peculiar to the property involved; 4. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will constitute an unnecessary hardship if applied to the property for which this special exception is sought; and 5. The approval does not interfere substantially with the Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City of South Bend.