07-14-14 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 14,201 Councilmember Dieter, since those conditions were put in did Area Plain have an opportunity to revisit the vote. Ms. Hill responded, Area plan staff was favorable, the Area Plain commission doesn't give into the bite to the apple, and were unfavorable and so correct they have not had the opportunity to revisit their decisions since the adjustments have been made. Presenter- Mike Dan 1643 Commerce Dr. - as Christa has mentioned we are looking for the change of the district the PDU handles the height of the building the first floor of the building contains the retail of the building, there is an elevator staff stored on the roof that gets you to the 96 foot height, the other issues would that it would be a max of 72 residence, it's only going to be about 36 units for residential. The first two floors will be residential and office space, they will also be doing some architectural features, under the standard of getting a PDU approved, we have provided a written commitment for additional parking, lots to the north have 32 -37 spaces, as additional parking, and should take care of the parking concern, we have spent additional dollars for on street parking in addition to parking, there was a letter in favor of the project from the county prosecutor. The process through PDU have worked with them that they have ease to access from the alley, and would be done as the final site plan. We ask for your approval, everything we have done what they've asked us to do. Projected cost of $8 million, we hope you would like to send this investment in South Bend. Councilmember White- the request I received that there be 1.5 spaces per unit Petitioner responded we have property to the north to provide 32 and 37, the optimum is 36 units, we could have more if we did just studio units. Councilmember White the local businesses ask that those spots in the street are not for residences but used for the business owners, Council President Davis- if this project turns out really well, do you have the ability to add more parking, Petitioner- it would be to the street parking, the garages and public parking area. Council President- I think we are looking for dedicated signs for spaces, if there is more designating spaces we would have a more favorable review. All we ask if you own that property is to dedicate some signs to those spaces. Petitioner- I see what you are saying we can do that. Councilmember Dieter- My biggest concern is the noise behind the buildings the parking available after 5pm, their employees, and their customers, to me that is an issues, it is too bad they didn't get the updated version, so I have an issue with that. Petitioner - there are a lot of spaces on Washington St. as of right now. Council Attorney- you did propose an Exhibit A I would recommend in Section 1 that we add the language right after planned unit development district substituted to the execution of Exhibit A as amended on file at the City Clerk office. There are two areas on page 2 that need to be amended to include substitute bill 32 -14, and offer commitment language with regard to appropriate signage regarding parking, and I think that would address all the concerns and will go back to Area Plain Commission staff. Council Attorney Kathy Section 1 to add the following language subject to execution of Exhibit A as amended addressing the written commitments which are on file at the office of the City Sole moved by Councilmember Dieter, Councilmember Henry Davis seconded the motion which carried forward by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. This being the time heretofore set for Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Those wishing to speak in favor: Christopher Huff- 1831 College St- I will say I have no vested interest in this project. When there is less public concern of the public demolition to up to a 1,000 house, and decreasing the population by 3,000 people where 50% of the land is surface parking where it is under - utilized and most in bad condition. This is middle density that is dramatically needed, if we want to be a city of the 21" century, those cities that do well actually have parking problems and create their own synergy. David Jeffry- 833 S Bend Ave- I'm a big fan of the neighborhood, I'm really impressed with his plan that captures the culture. I would encourage relaxing your expectations for parking. Most 0