Rezoning - 202 South Chapin St & 208, 210/212 South Chapin

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~~,r~-~~ ~C~/~' South Bend Heritage Foundation Petition for Rezoning Area Plan Commission Meeting May 18`", 1999 234 S. Chapin St. This property was originally made up of nine lots immediately North of the Chapin Market (Sav A Lot & Clinic). These lots are being replatted into a minor subdivision in order to extend commercial services to the neighborhood. An "L" shaped building has been planned containing three retail establishments. These much needed and compatible services will be a Laundromat, a pharmacy, and a medical durable goods store. The types of retail services, both in the Chapin Market and this additional, are a result of a series of neighbofiood surveys to determine what is desirable. ~ Seven of the nine original lots are currently zoned "C" Commercial, and "D" Height & Area, and two lots are zoned "A" Residential, and "A" Height ~ Area. This application requests merging of the zoning of the entire subdivision so it is all zongd "C" Commercial, and "D" Height & Area. Previously, the lots facing S. Chapin St. were a mix of commercial buildings and a residence which was used for commercial activities. These buildings were acquired by the City and demolished several years ago. South Bend Heritage Foundation is proud of the successful development in this area as it is one of the three census tracts that have been determined by HUD as the most difficult to develop in the City. See additional attached information. 202, 208, & 210!212 S. Chapin St. This location was originally made up of three lots (202, 208, and 210!212 S. Chapin St.) and had been the site of a gas station/convenient store that was acquired and demolished by the City. The site was then made available for the Biven's house previously located on the Chapin Market lots and moved to 202 S. Chapin St. Currently, the lots are being replatted from three to two lots, 202 and 210 S. Chapin St. The intended use was uncertain at the time of the house move. Initially, a group wanted to develop an African American Resource Center. Subsequent interests included a Bed 8~ _ Breakfast, professional offices, and asingle-family home. Each requires a different zoning classification, so SBHF did not pursue rezoning until certain of intended use. Kevin and Meleah Ladd have secured financing to restore the building for their own home. Therefore, zoning needs to be changed from "C° Commercial, and "D" Height 8~ Area to "A" Residential, and "A" Height & Area. This rezoning is compatible to the residential area to the East and the North of the two lots. See additional attached information.