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Council approves zoning petitions, bond funds and vacation; several items forwarded with favorable recommendations
Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Common Council sent multiple zoning petitions and project funds forward with favorable recommendations and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including the recertification of the Ignition/Innovation technology park.
The South Bend Common Council on April 14 dealt with a series of zoning petitions, capital‑fund creations and property actions during a lengthy Committee of the Whole session and the full‑council third readings. Several bills and resolutions were advanced or adopted with favorable recommendations and recorded roll‑call votes.
Key actions at a glance:
• Zoning approvals for duplex construction: The council advanced and then passed ordinances approving Board of Zoning Appeals petitions to construct duplexes on vacant lots at 411 Cottage Grove Avenue (Bill 06‑25), 1335 Corby Boulevard (Bill 15‑25) and 1253 Corby Boulevard (Bill 16‑25). Each petition was described to the council as using a city preapproved duplex model and coming to the council with a favorable recommendation from zoning staff and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Roll‑call votes for final passage were recorded as unanimous among members present (8 ayes recorded).
• Duplex at 1701 Hickory Road and Eastside Baseball project (Bill 18‑25): The…
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