08-14-72 Council Special Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972 PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) Councilman Miller moved that the ordinances contained in Items 4B, C and D go to the Council with no recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried by a voice vote, Councilman Parent voting nay and Councilman Nemeth abstaining. Councilman Nemeth made a motion to Rise and Report to the Council, seconded by several. The motion carried. ATTEST: 4", Xv CITY CLERK REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTES I Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana reconvened in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building at 11:05 p.m., Council President Peter J. Nemeth presiding. REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Your committee on the inspection and supervision of minutes would respectfully report that they have inspected the minutes of the July 24 regular and July 31 and August 9 special meetings of the Council and found them correct. They, therefore, recommend that the same be approved. /s/ Peter J. Nemeth /s/ Terry S. Miller Upon motion made by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Serge and carried, the report was accepted and placed on file. CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS President Nemeth said that any citizen wishing to speak could do so, on any matter other than trash. Mrs. Lee Swan, 2022 Swygart Street, questioned the wording of an ordinance to be given first and second reading at tonight's meeting. President Nemeth said that, since the ordinance would be set for public hearing, any discussion on it should be delayed until the time of the public hearing. Mr. James Beck, 1630 Randolph Street, called the attention of the Council to the situation that exists in the Clyde St.- Twyckenham area where water from clogged sewers causes extensive damage. He said the problem has existed for many years. Mr. Nemeth asked Mr. Beck if he had made a written report of the situation to the Board of Works. Mr. Beck said that he had not but that the problem had been called to the attention of the city many times before. Mr. Nemeth suggested that since there is a new administration, this matter should be brought to their attention in written form and asked Mr. Richardson, Director of Public Works, if he would care to comment. Mr. Richardson said that he is aware of the problem to which Mr. Beck referred and that there is a project now on the books, to be completed before the end of the summer, which should alleviate the problem. PETITION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE I, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of South Bend, Indiana as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown. 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located between North Ironwood and Rosemary Lane, south of 1503 North Ironwood. 2. The property is owned by David W. Kessler. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Metes and bounds as follows: 181.1 N & S x 568.84 E & W beginning 731.1 S of the NE cor. of 6 -37 - 3E, containing 2.36 acres (Also the following: The West 190' of the 1303 and 1311 N. Ironwood, Legal descriptions as follows: 91' x 268.8 beginning 640' south of NE cor. 6 -37 -3E legal, also known as 1303 N. Ironwood. 90' North & South by 367' E & W beginning 550' S of the North Sec. line of the West side of Ironwood Road, 6- 37 -3E. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from "A" Use and "A" Height and Area District to "A -2" Use and "A" Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following buildings will be constructed: 20 buildings each containing 1 dwelling unit for a total of 20 dwelling units. 6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: For 110 automobiles, 40 covered and 70 uncovered. 7. Attached is a copy of a) existing plot plan showing my property and other surrounding properties; b) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; c) site development plan. /s/ David W. Kessler Signature of Petitioner 1323 North Ironwood Drive South Bend, Indiana Petition Prepared by: Petitioner Councilman Taylor made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission for their recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Parent'-and was carried.