25-52 Resolution Approving and Adopting the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan

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Filed in Clerk's Office Dec 3, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LASALLE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana,recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the LaSalle Park neighborhood through strategic planning; and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission is empowered to prepare,approve,and certify a Comprehensive Plan for its area of jurisdiction by the provisions of Indiana Code, Section 36-7-4-500 et. seq. entitled"500 Series—Comprehensive Plan"; and WHEREAS,in 2006,City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend-St.Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction;and WHEREAS,Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to pursue the development of area-specific plans; and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners,and area businesses and other organizations;and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan contains revitalization strategies,detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area,and a strategic implementation matrix,all with public and private sector investment opportunities;and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission and the legislative body in preparing and considering land use proposals are tasked under Indiana Code 36-7-4-603 to pay reasonable regard to: (1) the comprehensive plan; (2)current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district; (3)the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; (4)the conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and(5)responsible development and growth;and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission has reviewed the land use development and potential future development of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood as defined by the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan.