07-14-75 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 1975 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) REPORT FROM THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION Mr. Roger Parent, President July 3, 1975 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 In Re: I.P.M. Rezoning - Ironwood and Ireland Roads Dear Mr. Parent: Please be informed that I.P.M.'s petition to rezone the southwest corner of Ironwood and Ireland Roads has been stricken from the Area Plan Commission's agenda. This action was taken at the request of the petitioner, who has now filed a rezoning for this with the St. Joseph County Council. If you have any questions, please call. Very truly yours, RSJ /cm s/ Richard S. Johnson cc: City Clerk Executive Director Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. Attorney for T.P.M. Councilman Newburn made a motion to strike the rezoning ordinance referred to in the report from the Council's files, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW Mr. James Roemer, Director of the Department of Law, indicated that he had submitted to the Council members two booklets prepared by his department. The first booklet outlined the duties of the legislative and executive branches of government. He stated that the second book contained a few of the opinions he had rendered concerning various issues during the past few years. He indicated that of major concern was an opinion dealing with non - conforming uses in the community. He suggested that one legal intern be hired and his sole function be to handle dog and cat complaints, abandoned vehicles, vacant and substandard buildings and other nuisances and problems of this type. He talked about the strike at Torrington as it involved the city's police department. He felt some policies should be established concerning strike lines and maintenance of order when the proper injunction was filed. He indicated that he would be happy to meet with the Legal Committee for the Council in an effort to better handle the many complaints received by the city. Councilman Nemeth wondered about the status of updating the Municipal Code. He felt that the firm that had submitted the lowest bid should be considered for the updating, and a sample of the page printed by that fir be received so that the project could be started. Mr. Roemer indicated that this would be done and a revenue sharing ordinance could be drafted to cover the cost of the supplements. Councilman Nemeth suggested that this be done as soon as possible. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that he and Mr. Roemer had observed and viewed many substandard buildings in his district. He stated that nothing had been done as yet concerning demolishment. Mr. Roemer indicated that demolition of buildings take time, and the violations cannot be taken care of overnight. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that many complaints were never taken care of, and he was concerned about this. Mr. Roemer admitted that a better job would have to be done concerning violations of this kind and he hoped this could be accomplished. PETITIONS TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE I (We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at LaSalle, Niles and Monroe Streets. 2. The property is owned by Indiana and Michigan Electric Company. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Situated in the Township of Portage, County of St. Joseph, and State of Indiana, and known as being the Easterly 218.6 feet of Lots No. 31, 32 and 33, and the Easterly 218.6 feet of a vacated alley located South of and adjacent to Lot No. 33; also Lot No. 34, excepting a parcel 33 feet, north and south, and 125 feet east and west, at the Southeast corner of said Lot. Also, all of the East Mill Race being approximately 66 feet east and west, by 198 feet north and south, lying West of and adjacent to Lots 34, 35 and 36; also, an irregular shaped parcel, 58.2 feet along LaSalle Street by 128.5 feet north and south, lying West of the East Mill Race. Also, 7.5 feet of vacated alley located North of and adjacent to the Westerly 110 feet of Lot No. 34, all as shown in the Original Plat of Lowell, Portage Township, Section 12, City of South Bend, Indiana. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from "D" Light Industrial Use and "F" Height and Area District, to "A -3" Use and 15 -story Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following building(s) will be constructed: One 15 -story structure containing 225 units for elderly occupancy.