05-12-14 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 2014 Marguerite Taylor- 714 Eddy St. South Bend- I'm not rich but I bought my home and earned it. The neighborhood has changed drastically, there is no longer any investment in the homes as most of them are rental properties. Lora Rinsler- 701 E Howard St- There's a house that my family member wanted to rent the house, but was told he can't rent the house. He wanted to have 5 students at $500 each, instead of one at $800. He has previously broken the law, on renting to more than 5 people, and there should be consequences for that. Ann Puzzello -I have lived in the Northeast neighborhood for 25 years. In the past two years there has been change, positive changes. It is important our neighborhood reflect families, it strengthens the neighborhood. Bi11403 E 80th St. - Spoke in opposition, to the zoning, spoke about the issues of rezoning, and apartment buildings and changing the neighborhood 911 Lincolnway- NW Neighborhood- We are to here to support all neighborhoods. This is benefiting one individual and not the whole entire city. This petition for the exception, should not undermine the cities plan. Kyle Chamberlain- 824 Mishawaka- As a rental property owner, I own a single property, I chose to follow the law at the time as set by the property which should be enforced. Kathleen- 1204 South Bend - The neighborhood, is greatly affected, the students come and where families stay and build the neighborhood. Male404 Jingles St- Students don't have an invested interest in the neighborhood. Where I live I'm a homeowner with invested interest. Charles Melton- 2 Leone Ave- He spoke against the housing as students don't maintain the property upkeep that is needed. Troll- 920 N Michigan Ave- Our forefathers were firmly against this, and we should not change the city's neighborhood. Rebuttal: Frank Agostino- A lot of the people in opposition are not in the neighborhood, and are not affected. Madison Ave is already changed as permitted to two, just looking to go to four. There are already housing existing. Thank you for your help. Council President Oliver - Are you talking about 4 or 5 students? Petitioner 4 students. Council President Davis on record it says 5, for property 837. Petitioner correct for that address is 5. Councilmember Henry Davis, move for favorable recommendation. Council President Davis seconded the motion, which did not carry forward by six (6) nays by Councilmembers Scott, Schey, Dr. Ferlic, Dr. Varner, White, Mr. Ferlic, and (2) ayes. Councilmember Scott made a motion to send substitute bill 08 -14 to the fall Council with an unfavorable recommendation. Councilmember Mr. Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of six (6) ayes and two (2) nays by Councilmember Henry Davis, and President Oliver Davis. Petitioner requested to withdraw substitute bills 09 -14, 10 -14, 11 -14, & 12 -14. Councilmember Dr. Ferlic made a motion for substitute bills 09 -14, 10 -14, 11 -14, & 12 -14, be stricken from the record at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Dr. Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 25 -14 PUBLIC DARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4525 SOUTH BURNETT DRIVE, SOUTH BEND,