01-23-89 Council Meeting Minutes

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This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Ken Fedder, Attorney 300 First Bank Bldg. made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the petitioner Southfield Inc., is requesting voluntary annexation to the City of South Bend, Indiana. Council Member Slavinskas indicated that the Zoning & Vacation Committee met on this bill and recommend it to the Council favorable. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1690 -89A A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXED AREA (JACKSON & IRONWOOD RDS.) WHEREAS, Relative Real Estate Management Inc. has petitioned the Common Council to annex an area specifically described in Attachment "A ", incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, responsible planning and State law require adoption by the City of a fiscal plan and a definite policy for the provision of services to annexed areas; and WHEREAS, such a plan has been developed and presented to the Common Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby approves and adopts the fiscal plan for the annexation of the area located near the southeast corner of the intersection of Jackson and Ironwood roads, more specifically described in Attachment "A ", which plan is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and hereby approves and adopts specific policies for implementation of the plan as set out therein. SECTION II. Implementation of the plan does not require the budgeting and appropriation of additional funds. SECTION III. The annexation will not result in the elimination of jobs of employees of another governmental entity. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Ann Puzzello Member of the Common Council Council Member Coleman made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing on the resolution at this time, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes. A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Dave Norris, Economic Development Department, made the presentation on the resolution. He indicated that the resolution is to establish a policy and plan outlining that policy for providing City services to 157.772 acres of land located near the intersection of Jackson and Ironwood Roads. He stated that Relative Real Estate Management, Inc. has petitioned the Common Council to annex the area to the City of South Bend. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Slavinskas). BILL NO. 3 -89 A BILL ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN PENN TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mike Danch, Pierce & Associates made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the petition is for voluntary annexation of approximately 157.772 acres located in Penn Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 107 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAMPLE AND MAYFLOWER ROADS, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND OWNED BY GREENBROOK ESTATES. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this bill by substitution, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. Council Member Slavinskas stated that the Zoning & Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommend it to the Council favorable. Kevin Joyce, Planner, Area Plan Commission gave the staff report, which was favorable. John Firth, Attorney for the petitioners Joseph J. & Carole Peters, indicated that the property is to be rezoned from "B -1" Residential to "C" Commercial, to allow for the construction of a convenience store including gasoline sales, a car wash and a retail shopping facility. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.