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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConfirming Tax Abatement - 1103 N. Notre Dame Ave - Thomas F. & Anita J. VeldmanRESOLUTION 3819-07 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana December 10, Attest: 20 07 City Clerk President of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana December 11, 20 07. Approved and signed by me DecemhPr 7 4~ 20 07 City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. ~ ~~ ~ - ~ A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1103 NORTH NOTRE DAME AVENUE AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATElV1ENT FOR THOMAS F. & ANITA J. VELDMAN WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known 1103 North Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot numbered Fifty-eight (58) as shown on the recorded Plat of Edward Sorin's Second Edition to the Town of Lowell, now within and a part of the City of South Bend, excepting therefrom a lot or parcel of land 117 andl/4 feet in length, East and West, taken off of and from the entire width of the West end thereof and this property has Tax Key Number 18-5104-3645, be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76 et seq., and; WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance No. 9394-03, which was passed on February 10, 2003: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36-7-9; or ii.. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6-1.1-24 and IC 6-1.1-25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36-7-9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A, That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6-1,1-12.1-3. E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. 2 SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et se . SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. 0 Member of the on Council PRESENTED ~ Z -~~-Q7 NOT APPP.OVE~ ADOPTED ~ ~Z~~ ~- O filed !n Clerk's 0ffiice NQV ~ 3 2007 JOHP~ VOORDE CI'iY CLERK, S0. BEND, IN. 1200 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOL]TF! BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PxoNE574/235-9371 FAx 574/235-9021 TDD 574/ 235-5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY HL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JEFFREY V. GIBNEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR November 9, 2007 Council Member Derek D. Dieter, Chairperson Community & Economic Development Committee South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Residential Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for: THOMAS F. & ANITA J. VELDMAN Dear Council Member Dieter: Please find attached the Department of Community & Economic Development's report on a residential real property tax abatement petition submitted by Thomas and Anita Veldman to build asingle-family home at 1103 North Notre Dame Avenue. Also attached is a copy of the petition, Statement of Benefits form, and supporting information. The report contains the department's findings relative to the above petition. The petitioner proposes to build asingle-family home at a cost of $450,000. The project meets the qualifications fora (5) five-year real property tax abatement. The petitioner will-be available to meet with- the Committee on Monday, November 26, 2007. Should you or any of the other Council members have any questions concerning the report, or need additional information, please feel free to call me at 235-5835. Sincerely, ~r...~~ Bob Mathia Assistant Director, Economic Development Attachments cc: South Bend Common Council Members Mayor Stephen Luecke Jeff Gibney _ Don Inks O~~GO 1n G~e~K~ Feed 9 ~pp1 ~0~ ao~~ so e~ o,~~• c~ ~~' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ~ - FINANCIAL HC PROGRAM PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 5741235-9660 574/235-9371 EL~zaeETt+ LEONARD FAX: 574/235-9697 574/235-9371 1200 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/235-9371 FAx 574/235-9021 TDD 574/ 235-5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY ~L ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT .JEFFREY V. GIBNEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TAX ABATEMENT REPORT TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL FROM: BOB MATHIA SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR: THOMAS F. & ANITA J. VELDMAN DATE: November 9, 2007 On November 8, 2007, a petition for residential tax abatement consideration for real property located at 1103 North Notre Dame Avenue was filed with the City Clerk by Thomas Veldman. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2-77.1 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, this petition was referred to the Department of Community and Economic Development for purposes of investigation and preparation of a report determining whether the area qualifies as a Residentially Distressed Area pursuant to I.C.6-1.1-12.1 and whether all zoning requirements have been met. The Department of Community and Economic Development has reviewed the petition (a copy of which is attached), investigated the area, and makes the following report. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Thomas Veldman intends to construct a new 3,800 square foot, 2 story home with attached garage. Plans call for the home to have four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen and study. There is currently a structure on the property that will be demolished prior to construction beginning. The price of the home is $450,000. Total taxes to be abated during the (5) five-year abatement period are estimated at $10,262.19. Total taxes to be raid during the (5) five-year abatement period are estimated at $38,321.48. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL & PROGRAM PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 574/235-9660 574/235-9371 EuzASETH LEONARD FAX: 574/235-9697 574/235-9371 South Bend Common Council RE: Thomas & Anita Veldman November 9, 2007 Page 2 ABATEMENT QUALIFICATION 1. A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that the petitioner has not been associated with or granted any previous tax abatements. 2. The Building Commissioner has reviewed this petition and finds the properties to be properly zoned for the proposed project. 3. A review of the redevelopment allocation areas finds that the property is located in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area which is a Tax Incremental Financing Allocation Area; therefore, approval of the tax abatement petition by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission is required. 4. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance No. 9394-03 finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications fora (5) five-year residential tax abatement under Section 2-77.1, Single Family Residential Construction. • ed~rG`e~ F~~ 9 ~00~ ~0`~ 10~~~ SO ~ O,~N' C~ c~~ 5 YEAR 9-Nov-07 THOMAS.& ANITA VELDMAN South Bend Portage Township Residential Real Property Tax Abatement Schedule* Estimated Project Cost: Assessed Value: STRUCTURE (assume 85% of project cost) LAND (assume $10,000) Gross Assessed Value Less Mortgage Exemption Less Standard Homeowners Deduction Base Assessed Value $450,000.00 Total Taxes Tax Abated** Tax Paid*** 382,500.00 382,500.00 382,500.00 10,000.00 N/A N/A 392,500.00 382,500.00 382,500.00 (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (35,000.00) (35,000.00) (35,000.00) 354,500.00 344,500.00 344,500.00 Less Maximum Abatement Deduction Less Non-Abated Amount Plus Land Assessed Value Net Assessed Value Property Taxes; Assume constant tax rate of N/A N/A (74,880.00) N/A (269,620.00) N/A N/A N/A 10,000.00 354,500.00 74,880.00 279,620.00 5.1524% 5.1524% 5.1524% Gross Tax {tax rate x net assessed value) 18,265.26 3,858.12 14,407.14 Less SRTC: 21.6906% (3,961.84) (836.85) {3,125.00) Less Homestead Credit: 32.0670% (4,586.68) (968.83) (3,617.85) Net Tax 9,716.73 2,052.44 7,664.30 Year Net Assessed Value Total Taxes Due Tax Abated Tax Paid 1 354,500.00 9,716.73 2,052.44 7,664.30 2 354,500.00 9,716.73 2,052.44 7,664.30 3 354,500.00 9,716.73 2,052.44 7,664.30 4 354,500.00 9,716.73 2,052.44 7,664.30 5 354,500.00 9,716.73 2,052.44 7,664.30 5 year totals: 48,583.67 10,262.19 38,321.48 ''This schedule is for estimation purposes only and assumes constant tax rates. The true tax values will ultimately be determined by the actual assessed valuation and the then current tax rates. ""Tax Abated is capped at $74,880 of assessed value of structures only and does not include land assessed value. "*"Tax Paid is calculated using the difference between actual assessed value of str `~ ~~lc S maximum abated portion of $74,880 and adding back the land assessed v u~i~~~ N~~ - - - ~ voor°~ ~y. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PETITION FOR RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION The undersigned owner(s) of real property, located within the Ciry of South Bend, hereby petition the Common Council of the Ciry of South Bend for Residential Real Property rix abatement consideration and pursuant m I.C., 6-1.1-12.1-1, er sec . and South Bend Municipal Code Sec. 2-76 et se .for this petition states the follovt•ing: Describe the proposed construction project, including information about square footage, numbers of rooms, amenities, the amount of land to be used, the proposed use of the improvements, and a general statement as to the importance of the. project (use additional sheet for long project descriptions): Tlu: proposzd construction project is a two story home with porch and attached garage on 66 2C 117 foot corner lot. Thz homz will be approximately 3800 square feet and will have a finished baszment. Thz current plan contemplates four bzdrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchzn, and study on the main floors. The basement aeill havz a family room and exercise area. The construction of this homz will be another small step in the ongoing redzvelopment o{ Notrz Damz Avenue and thz Northeast neighborhood. ?. Esrimare the dollar value of the construction project (do not include land cost): $450,000. 3. The real property for which tax abatement consideration is petitioned (Property) is owned or to be owned by the following individual(s) or corporations (if the business organization is publicly held, indicate also the name of the corporate parent, if any, and the name under which the corporation has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission): Name Address Interest Thomas F. Veldman 15571 Spring Meadow Lane, Grangzr, Indiana 46530 JTWROS Anita J. Veldman Same ITWROS 4. The commonly known address of the Property is 1103 N. Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46617 and having tax key no.: 18-5104-3645 (South Bend Portage) (use additional sheet for multiple addresses or key numbers). 5. A legal description of said Property(s) is attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, and is incorporated herein. 6. A map and/or plat indicating the location of the Properry(s) is attached hereto, marked Exhibit B, and is incorporated herein. The current assessed valuation of the property before construction is $82,200 (use additional sheet for multiple addresses). (This information maybe obtained from the St. Joseph County Assessor's Office, 235-9523). S. Photographs of the Property, taken within two (2) weeks of the filing of this petition, are attached hereto, marked Exhibit C, and incorporated herein. 9. I_isr the real property taxes paid at the location during the previous two }'ears, whether paid by the current owner or a previous owner (use additional sheet for multiple addresses): 2005 Payable 2006 - $1,099.14 2006 Payablz 2007 - $1,150.25 (This information may be obtained from the St. Joseph County- Treasurers office, 235-9531) 10. What is your best estimate of the after completion market value of the property: $500,000. 1 1. No building permit has been issued for construction on the property in connection with the improvement in question as of the date of filing of this petition. The building permit may be issued after the South Bend Common Council has approved the Declaratory Resolution. (Tax abatement is not available if a building permit has already been issued). The signature below is verification of this statement. 12. List other anticipated public financing for the project, including any assistance to be sought or already authorized through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development funds from the City of South Bend, South Bend Housing Authority, Housing Assistance Office, St. Joseph County Housing Consortium or other public financial assistance, including but not limited to public works improvements: None. 13. Describe how the property has become undesirable for or impossible of normal development because of a lack of development, cessation of growth, deterioration of improvements or other factors which have impaired values and prevent a normal development of the property: The proposed construction project will improve the lot to a level not reasonably possible avith the current structure and at~ill do so in n manner that complements, and is consistent at~ith, the other redeveloped homes on Notre Dame Avenue. 14. The current use of the property is a personal residence and the current zoning is ___ S 1`- Z ___________ (use). (This information maybe obtained from the Building Department 235-9553) I S. The property is located in the following Allocation Area (if any) declared and confirmed by the South $end Redevelopment Commission (requiring approval of the tax abatement by the Redevelopment Commission): Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. 16. The following person should be contacted as the petitioners' agent regarding additional information and public. hearing notifications: Name: Thomas F. Veldman Address: 15571 Spring Meadow Lane City, State, Zip: Granger, Indiana 46530 Telephone: 574/273-1841 (Home); 574/287-2316 Ext. 319 (Work) WHEREFORE, Petitioner has paid the required fee of $50.00 and requests that the Conunon Council of the Cit}• of South Bend, Indiana, adopt a declaratory resolution designating the area described herein as a residentially distressed area for the purposes of real property rix abatement consideration, and after publication of notice and public hearing, determine that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met and confirm such resolution. ~Q ~- (Sigmature) Thomas F. Veldman (T}-ped or printed name and capacity) Name of Property Owner(s): (Signature) Anita J. Veldman (Typed or printed name and canacir<~) File In ~g~r~'~ C~i•~ice NOV - 8 2007 2 a©l;tl voarae CITY CLE9iC, S0. @[NA,1N. Exhibit "A" LEGAL DESCRIl'TION FOR EDWARD SORIN'S SECOND ADDITION WARRANTY DEED • THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH THAT Myron J. Busby, Jr. and Pauline G. Busby, Husband and Wife CONVEY(S) AND WARRANT(S) TO Thomas F. Veldman and Anita J. Veldman, Husband and Wife, for Ten Dollars and other valuable consideration the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the following described REAL ESTATE in St. Joseph County, in the State of Indiana, to wit: Lot Numbered Fifty-eight (58) as shown on the recorded Plat of Edward Sorin's Second Addition to the Town of Lowell, now within and a part of the City of South Bend, excepting therefrom a lot or parcel of land 117 Y, feet in length, East and West, taken off of and from the entire width of the West end thereof. F~l~d ~!~ Cij~'s~:'~ Q~fIC~ ~~~ _ $ w~~ JO"'t VOOgOE CITY CI,yiSK,_ 0_~ ~N' Yahoo! 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