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Annual Report 2018 <br /> I. PREFACE <br /> This Annual Report provides information on the activities of the Area Plan Commission of St. <br /> Joseph County, IN and the staff of the planning department, and establishes the 2019 Work <br /> Program. <br /> The Commission serves the communities of the City of South Bend,the unincorporated areas of <br /> St. Joseph County and the Towns of Lakeville,New Carlisle,North Liberty, Osceola and <br /> Roseland. <br /> Area Plan Commission <br /> • Forwards recommendations on zoning petitions and text amendments to the legislative bodies <br /> • As a part of the Combined Hearing Procedure <br /> o Hears petitions for variances—approves,approves with modifications or denies <br /> o Forwards recommendations on special(exception)uses <br /> • Hears appeals on subdivision plats <br /> • Considers proposals for comprehensive plan amendments <br /> • Considers resolutions relative to redevelopment activities <br /> Staff Functions <br /> • Prepare all necessary documentation for the monthly Plan Commission meetings <br /> • Administer and coordinate the rezoning application process <br /> • Administer and coordinate the subdivision application process <br /> • Administer and coordinate the variance and special use application process for the Area Board of <br /> Zoning Appeals <br /> • Research and prepare text amendments to the zoning and subdivision ordinances <br /> • Propose and prepare amendments to comprehensive plans <br /> • Assists the public on land use concerns <br /> • Administer the Zoning Ordinances for South Bend and St.Joseph County <br /> • Assists APC member jurisdictions on land use activities <br /> Plan Commission Committees <br /> • Executive Committee <br /> o Advises and counsels the Executive Director of the Commission in budget,personnel and <br /> other administrative matters; serves as the Site Plan Committee to determine appeals of <br /> Staff decisions on major changes to approved final site plans as required by the <br /> applicable zoning ordinances. <br /> • Plat Committee <br /> o Approves/denies subdivision plats on behalf of the Commission <br /> 2 <br />