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Home My WebLink About71-16 Rezone- Alro Steel Corp. at Brick Rd/AmeritechAO �' LAWRENCE P. MAGLIOZZI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Angela M. Smith Deputy Director AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD., ROOM 1140 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 (S74)235-9S71 Wednesday, December 21, 2016 The Honorable Council of the City of South Bend 4th Floor, County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: A proposed ordinance of Alro Steel Corporation to zone from LI Light Industrial District to GB General Business District, property located at a 20 acre tract of land west of and adjacent to Ameritech Drive, approximately 1,200 feet south of Brick Road, City of South Bend - APC# 2803 -16. Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of Alro Steel Corporation was legally advertised on December 8, 2016 and that the Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on December 20, 2016 took the Upon a motion by John DeLee, being seconded by Oliver Davis and unanimously carried, a proposed ordinance of Alro Steel Corporation to zone from LI Light Industrial District to GB General Business District, property located at a 20 acre tract of land west of and adjacent to Ameritech Drive, approximately 1,200 feet south of Brick Road, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a FAVORABLE recommendation. Rezoning this property to GB General Business will allow for the establishment of a business that is compatible with surrounding uses. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing, and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Sincerely, ,,,� P_ IqLI�3z Lawrence P. MagliozzJ Attachment CC: Alro Steel Corporation Hopkins Properties of South Bend, LLC Filed in Clerk's Office DEC 2 12016 KAREEMAH FOWLER CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN SERVING ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, SOUTH BEND, LAKEVILLE, NEW CARLISLE, NORTH LIBERTY, OSCEOLA & ROSELAND W W W. S T 1 0 S E P H C 0 U N T Y I N D I A N A.0 0 M I A R E A P L A N LAWRENCE P. MAGLIOZZI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Angela M. Smith Deputy Director qPAFRPEAPLLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD., ROOM 1140 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING, SOUTH INTDIAN8 1 574) 235 -9571 Filed "r, s I k' ()flog December 21, 2016 o South Bend Common Council 4J' Floor, County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 IAREEMAH FOWLER CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN RE: Bill # 71 -16 Rezoning: APC #2803 -16 - A 20 acre tract of land west of and adjacent to Ameritech Drive, approximately 1,200 feet south of Brick Road (Alro Steel Corporation) Dear Council Members: The Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on December 20, 2016 for the above reference petition. This petition is set for public hearing before the Common Council on Monday, January 9, 2017. Ordinance & Petition Amendments: There were no changes to the Ordinance or Petition. Public Hearing Summary: There was no one to speak in favor or in opposition. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at (574) 235 -9571. Sincerely, v Angela M. Smith Deputy Director CC: Adriana Rodriguez SERVING ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, SOUTH BEND, LAKEVILLE, NEW CARLISLE, NORTH LIBERTY, OSCEOLA & ROSELAND W W W. S T J O S E P H C O U N T Y I N D I A N A. CO M/ A R E A P L A N Staff Report APC # Owner: Location: Jurisdiction: Public Hearing Date Requested Action: 2803 -16 Alro Steel Corporation at a 20 acre tract of land Filed In Clark's Office §. DUC 2 201 KAREDAA H FOWLER CITY CLERK, ISO UTH SEND, IN approximately 1,200 feet south of Brick Road City of South Bend 12/20/2016 12/9/2016 The petitioner is requesting a zone change from LI Light Industrial District to GB General Business District. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is vacant land zoned LI Light Industrial District. North: To the north is a Civil City of South Bend retention basin and a billboard zoned LI Light Industrial District. East: To the east across Ameritech Drive is a hotel zoned CB Community Business District and industrial buildings and vacant land zoned LI Light Industrial. South: To the south is a building zoned LI Light Industrial and across the Indiana Toll Road. West: To the west across the St. Joseph Valley Parkway are several businesses zoned LI Light Industrial. District Uses and Development Standards: The GB General Business District is established to provide a location for those retail sales and service functions whose operations are typically characterized by: outdoor display or sales of merchandise; major repair of motor vehicles; commercial amusement and recreational activities; or, activities or operations conducted in structures which are not completely enclosed. The types of uses found in the GB District are often brightly lighted and noisy. Permitted uses contained in this district are such that this district may be used to form a grouping of similar uses along certain portions of major commercial thoroughfares. Special attention should be paid to buffering whenever this district is located adjacent to any residential district or residential uses. Site Plan Description: A 72,000 square foot truck sales and service building is proposed along with a 118 space parking lot. Zoning and Land Use History And Trends: This site has been zoned Light Industrial since 1979. Traffic and Transportation Considerations: Ameritech Drive and Business Center Drive have two lanes each. Utilities: APC # 2803 -16 Page 1 of 3 Staff Report 12/9/2016 This site will be served by municipal water and sewer. Agency Comments: The Department of Community Investment offers a favorable recommendation. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding land uses and is consistent with City Plan's general intent for land use in this area. The Department of Public Works offers a favorable recommendation with the following comments being required prior to final site plan approval: 1) Completion of the City of South Bend Utility Verification Form; 2) Approval of sidewalk, curb cut, lighting, and overall site improvement to reflect the Master Plan for the surrounding area; 3) Development of the site requires City approval of a drainage plan, and payment of the corresponding drainage review fee, that meets the City's requirement to store all runoff from developed areas on site. Specific to this site are the previous discussions between the City and the site developer regarding the improvement of the existing retention basin to accommodate the shared use between the City and the developer. Prior to use, an agreement must first be drafted by the developer and signed by both the site owner/ developer and the Board of Public Works; 4) Verification of required (if any) waivers; and 5) Payment of Final Site Plan review fee. Commitments: The petitioner is not proposing any written commitments. Criteria to be considered in reviewing rezoning requests, per IC 36 -7 -4 -603: 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: This petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November 2006) Objective ED 2: Retain existing businesses and recruit new ones to the city. Land Use Plan: The future land use map identifies this area as Light Industrial. Plan Implementation /Other Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: The surrounding properties are primarily industrial uses. There is a hotel to the east of the site. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use is one that supports the surrounding uses. 4. Conservation of Property Values: The surrounding properties are industrial and should not be adversely affected. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible development and growth to allow for a use that is compatible with the surrounding properties. Staff Comments: The Staff has no additional comments. APC # 2803 -16 Page 2 of 3 Staff Report Recommendation: 12/9/2016 Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Analysis: Rezoning this property to GB General Business will allow for the establishment of a business that is compatible with surrounding uses. APC # 2803 -16 Page 3 of 3 CB Fil NOWM I 77 -f5 lre!- AA; E011 0 WAH't-FOY ILE Rlt� JEND, KP- 3 ,,jN lit E TRt X6 ut EiI --f, Laos-, �T I i W-0-1 Ra- Rezoning from: CITY OF SOUTH BEND "Ll" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT to "GB" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT N W E MASTER ZONING KEY s SOUTH BEND. "CB" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT 1 inch = 300 feet SOUTH BEND "Ll" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT APC # 2803-16 VNVIGNI'ON38 HA1O5 mow, 3AII10 HO31MM NVId 1N3W3AOSJWI 31IS 1d3JN0:) 3� 8`dWN09d�i JNI'SUIN3,)ionai a ° 8 ' gill - ° lig 3zzzz° a i ! F 3�s o i' a >>zF - °st aaaaaaaaa ?o o z �� 2NCLL o:w°,.% J J, OOC g; fix; p S a Ile A� ,22a 3ZS-NS£1-61•03S 4p m) I U -t I ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT A 20 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO AMERITECH DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 1200 FEET SOUTH OF BRICK ROAD, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Truck sales and service NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 9495 -04, is amended, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby is amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: PARCEL I: Lot Numbered Four (4) in "Park One Northwest ", as per plat thereof, filed in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, on August 1, 1985, as Instrument No. 8515748. PARCEL II: Lot Numbered One (1) as shown on the recorded Plat of U.S. 31 Business Centre Phase 1, recorded January 9, 2004 as Document No. 0401210 in the Office of the Recorder of Saint Joseph County, Indiana. PARCEL III: Lot Numbered Three A (3A) as shown on the recorded Plat of Park One Northwest First Replat, recorded April 4, 2003 as Document No. 0320042 in the Office of the Recorder of Saint Joseph County, Indiana. PARCEL IV: A tract of land in the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 2 East; thence South 00 048'00" East along the East line thereof 953.78 feet, said point being the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 00 048'00" East along said East line 1307.86 feet to the North line of the Indiana East -West Toll Road; thence South 89 042'57" West along said North line 324.04 feet to the East line of the South Bend Bypass; thence North 02 049'50" West along said East line 329.96 feet to an angle point in said East line; thence North 00 017'00" West along said East line 978.17 feet; thence North 89 042'57" East 326.91 feet to the place of beginning. be and the same is hereby established as GB General Business. SECTION Il. This ordinance is and shall be subject to commitments as provided by Chapter 21- 09.02(d) Commitments, if applicable. SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor, legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. Member of the Common Council Attest: City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of , 2 , at o'clock . M. Approved and signed by me on the o'clock . M. City Clerk day of Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana I St READING pUBUG KEARING rd READING NOT AnPRi.7WED RED LR;tL-D p r. •, 2 , at Filed in Clerk's Office NOV 092016 KAR8EMAH FOWLER CRY CLERK, `` -k,"TH REND, IN PETITION FOR ZONE MAP AMENDMENT City of South Bend, Indiana I (we) the undersigned make application to the City of South Bend Common Council to amend the zoning ordinance as herein requested. 1) The property sought to be rezoned is located at: Four (4) contiguous parcels ofproperty located on .Ameritech Drive, approximately 1,250'south of Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana 46628 2) The property Tax Key Number(s) is /are: The four parcels include Parcel Nos.: 025-1017-060807, 025 - 1017 - 060816, 025 - 10.17- 060806, and 025 -1017- 060809. 3) Legal Descriptions: Please see attached. 4) Total Site Area: Approximately 19.86 Acres +/- 5) Name and address of property owner(s) of the petition site: A.lro Steel Corporation 3100 .East High Street, PO Box 927 Jackson, MI 49204 -0927 Attn: Steve Laten T.- (517) 787 -5500 Name and address of additional property owners, if applicable: N/A 6) Name and address of contingent purchaser(s), if applicable: Hopkins Properties of South Bend, LLC 2280 Formosa Road Troy, Illinois 62294 Attn: John Hopkins T.• (618) 667 -3454 Name and address of additional property owners, if applicable: N/A 7) It is desired and requested that this property be rezoned: From: LI Light Industrial District N/A To: GB General Business District Filed in Clerk's Office "111 2016 KAREEMAH FOWLER CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN 8) This rezoning is requested to allow the following use(s): Permit the development and operations of a full service truck dealership, including truck sales and service. IF VARIANCE(S) ARE BEING REQUESTED (if not, please skip to next section): 1) No variance relief is being sought at this time. 2) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of variances is met: (a) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community: N /A. (b) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; and: NIA (c) The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property: NIA IF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IS BEING REQUESTED, (if not, please skip to next section): 1) A detailed description and purpose of the Special Exception Use(s) being requested: NIA 2) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of a Special Exception Use is met: (a) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare: NIA (b) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein: NM (c) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; and: NIA (d) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. NIA * In the case of a Special Exception Use, the petitioner shall be held to the representations made on the Preliminary Site Plan included with this petition. CONTACT PERSON: Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. (Attn: Brian McMorrow) 750 Lincoln Way East South Bend, 17V 46601 T.• (574) 314 -1022 E: bmcmorrow @abonmarche.com BY SIGNING THIS PETITION, THE PETITIONERS/PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE ABOVE - DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AUTHORIZE THAT THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE MAY REPRESENT THIS PETITION BEFORE THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION AND COMMON COUNCIL AND TO ANSWER ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS THEREON. Signature(s) of all property owner(s), or signature of Attorney for all property owner(s): A n 's m P` g M. ABONMARCHE ° a m ox's s °� TRUCK CENTERS, INC c`_ CONCEPT SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMERITECH DRIVE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SEC. 19- T38N -R2E o 0 0 8. 0 sRq a z75 z z z 5, c 8b`F > ° ggggg O °F R 8 $ r`L R A '? b 4$ s'i ; g 3 x Y c g V ¢ M. ABONMARCHE ° a m ox's s °� TRUCK CENTERS, INC c`_ CONCEPT SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMERITECH DRIVE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SEC. 19- T38N -R2E