Zoning and Annexation Committee Annual Report

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Oliver J. Davis 6th District Council Member Vice President, South Bend Common Council • Blackthorn Corporate Park Hotel Rezoning Petition • Gates Automotive Special Exception • Blessed Gospel Magazine Rezoning • River Walk, LLC Rezoning • Historic Designation for Elbel House • Avenue's Edge Tax Credit Project Rezoning • Commerce Center PUD Rezoning The Committee also reviewed text amendments to Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code which is aimed at protecting neighborhoods through closing loopholes in the SF- Single Family zoning designation definition. In the future, the Committee will take a closer look at other text amendments in Chapter 21 in order to promote density in the Central Business District. The Committee also intends to attend training in January 2017 which will educate the Council on the statutory guidelines we are bound to as it relates to various land use decisions. Most importantly, as the City of South Bend experiences new growth and development, especially within the CBD, it is imperative that this Committee works collaboratively and proactively with the Administration, the Area Plan Commission and other quasi-judicial bodies to review and update the City of South Bend's Comprehensive Plan & PUD ordinance — ensuring that growth and development are not impeded by an out of date planning ordinance but rather incentivized and informed through sound policy. The Zoning and Annexation Committee brochure which is available from the Council's website and from the Office of the City Clerk continues to be helpful to the public at large on matters which come before the Committee. I recommend that it be updated again in 2017 to reflect the duties and statutory requirements set before the Committee. The sheer number of rezoning and special exception requests indicates that there is growing interest and activity in the City of South Bend. Sound planning policies are critical to moving our city Thank you. C�fci)'Mk�rlber Oliver J. DavlChairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. Rm. 441 Office: (574) 235 -9321 FAX: (574) 235 -5575 County -City Building South Bend, IN Voicemail: (574) 235 -5986 TDD: (574) 235 -5567 46601-1830 Email: ODAVIS@SOUTHBENDIN.GOV