08-19-85 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 1985 at a Point which is S. 000481 E., 109.48 ft. from a Point on the North line of said Section 19 which is N. 89038' E., 613.05 ft. from the Northwest Corner of the East half of the East half of the Northeast quarter of said Section 19; thence N. 74020145" E., 153.56 ft.; thence N. 89054158" E., 202.68 ft.; thence S. 81038'44" E., 154.30 ft.; thence S. 68002155" E., 180.98 ft.; thence, around a 854.93 ft. radius curve to the right an Arc distance of 500.09 ft. to the end of a chord which bears S. 51037157" E. and have a chord distance of 492.99 ft.; thence S. 34052130" E., 230.30 ft.; thence around a 1532.40 ft. radius curve to the left an Arc distance of 313.75 ft. to the end of a chord which bears S. 40044'26" E. and have a chord distance of 313.21 ft.; thence S. 00035100" E., 1246.47 ft.; thence S. 89042157" W., 89.87 ft.; thence N. 49016145" W., 548.69 ft.; thence S. 89042155" W., 235.00 ft.; thence, S. 53031121" W., 254.02 ft.; thence S. 10041147" W., 341.25 Ft.; thence N. 00048100" W., 610.00 ft.; thence S. 89042157" W., 332.78 ft.; thence N. 5032117" E., 60.31 ft.; thence around a 35.00 ft. radius curve to the right an Arc distance of 54.67 ft. to the end of a chord which bears N. 45032137" W. and having a chord distance of 49.28 ft.; thence, N. 00048100" W., 533.76 ft.; thence, around a 8958.91 ft radius to the left an Arc distance of 250.86 ft. to the end of a chord which bears N. 1036108" W. and having a_chord distance of 250.85 ft.; thence around a 8898.91 ft. radius curve to the right an arc distance of 249.18 ft. to the end of a chord which bears' N. 1036'08" W. and having a chord distance of 249.17 ft.; thence N. 00048'00" W., 420.66 ft. to the Point of Beginning. Containing 49.2075 Acres, all of which is located in the County of St. Joseph in the State of Indiana. be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions; and WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement. SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council. SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, indicated Ameritech plans to build a warehouse facility, which will be used as a multi -state regional warehousing and motor freight facility. This facility will create 180 new jobs. He indicated this project falls within the current criteria for tax abatement. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt Resolution No 1325 -85, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1326 -85, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call voter of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1327 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REGARDING THE VARIANCE REQUEST FOR NON - CONTIGUOUS PARKING OF AMERICAN PLASMA SYSTEMS, INC. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that the Board of Zoning Appeals has specific duties and powers pursuant to State law; and WHEREAS, the Council further recognizes that the Board is required to make a finding and a determination in variance requests that: (1) if granted the variance will not be injurious