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HomeMy WebLinkAbout27-17 Rezoning- 3015 W. Western Ave LAWRENCE P. MAGLIOZZI F X C'LI TI VC DIR f C T 0 R Angela M. Smith Deputy ulrrctnr AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 227 \\'. JLFFLRSON BLVD., ROOM 11+0 C'OLINIY-Cll) BUILDING, SOUTH BLVD, INDIANA 46601 (i7+) 13i 9371 June 21, 2017 Filed in Clerk's Office South Bend Common Council 4`h Floor, County-City Building JUN 21 2017 South Bend, IN 46601 I KAREEMAH FOWLER CITY CLERK,SOUTH SEND, IN RE: Bill #27-17 Rezoning: APC#2828-17- 3015 W. Western Avenue, South Bend Dear Council Members: The Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on June 21, 2017 for the above reference petition. This petition is set for public hearing before the Common Council on Monday,June 26, 2017. Ordinance & Petition Amendments: The following changes were made to the above referenced petition: 1) The Petition and Ordinance were modified to request a zoning to MU Mixed Use District. A copy of the revised Ordinance and Petition is attached. Public Hearing Summary: There were 2 people that spoke in favor to the proposed rezoning. They indicated their support of the reuse of the building in order to further the efforts of the West Side Main Streets Plan and continued neighborhood revitalization. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at (574) 235-9571. Sincerely, P Wnr CC: Aladean DeRose SERVING ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. SOUTH BEND. LAKEVILLE. NEW CARLISLE. NORTH LIBERTY. OSCEOLA & ROSELAND W W W.S T)O S E P H C O U N T Y 1 N D 1 A N A C O M/A R E A P L A N P,. .fION Fi ONE MAP AMENDMEN' CfU gf SQulh Bend Indiana I(we)the undersigned make apptieation 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: 3015 W Western Ave South Bend In 46619 Filed in Clerk's Office 2) The property Tax Key Number(s)islare: 018-4056-2079 3) Legal Descriptions: West 20R of lot 117 of lasalle JUN 212017 g P park subdivision 4) Total Site Area: 0.24 KAREEMAH FOWLER 5) Name and address of property owner(s)of the petition site: CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IN PBS Properties LLCI Don Walker 6139 Parkland do South Bend,In 46628 574-340-9208 doirwalker@power-brake.corn Name and address of additional property owners,if applicable; 6) Name and address of contingent purchaser(s),if applicable: Richard Brooks 55900 orchid rd South Bend,In 46619 574-289-8944 Templestar2016&7n ail.c om Name and address of additional property owners,if applicable: 7) It is desired and requested that this property be rezoned: From: GB To: MU 8) This rezoning is requested to allow the following use(s): Retail and wholesale store with new and used items, refurbished electronics and new clothing. IF VARIANCE(S)ARE BEING REQUESTED(if not,please sidp to next section): 1) List each variance being requested Contact Commission Staff if you need assistance with wording. 1. From the required landscaping of required perimeter yards to none. 2. From the required 30 parldng spaces to zero. 3 F L 2fl47 ASF.�.;•;. ,;_C�n1A9}SSIOI+1 2) A statement on how each of the-,lowing ands for the granting of vati, s is met: (a) The approval will not be injurious to the public health,safety,morals and general welfare of the community: This will have no affect on the public health, (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. This is a commercial area.The store will use on street parking and shared lot (c) The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property: The budding takes rip the majority site not allowing space for parking on the site but nearby off site parking is available. 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: insert text 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: Insert text (b) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein: Insert text (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: Insert text (d) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan.Insert text " 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: Ciera Ewing .55900 Otrhid Rd South Rend.ln 46619 574-189-8944/574-703-4005 templstar2016(a mail.coin BY SIGNING TFIIS 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. 4 F I L D JUN p 2 2UII ARF,. Pi.:;.COMMISSION ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3015 WESTERN AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Retail and Wholesale Store 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: Lot 118 and West 20 Feet of lot 117 of LaSalle Park Subdivision be and the same is hereby established as MU Mixed Use District, SECTION II. 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. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of 2 , at o'clock M. Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana Filed in Clerk's Office ist READING JUN 21 2017 PUBLIC HEARING 3 rd READING KAREEMAH FOWLER NOT APPROVED CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IN REFERRED PASSED LAWRENCE P. MAGLIOZZI F.S1-('II TIt.F I)I RECTOR Angela M. Smith D�Put11)tr-t., AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 227 W. JErFE[ISO N BLVD., ROONJ 114() COUNTY.CITY 9UILDING. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 4 160 1 (S74)21S-9571 Wednesday,June 21, 2017 Filed in Clerk's Office The Honorable Council of the City of South Bend JUN 212017 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 KAREEMAH FOWLER CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IN RE: A proposed ordinance of PBS Properties,LLC to zone from GB General Business District to MU Mixed Use District, property located at 3015 W.Western Avenue, City of South Bend-APC#2828-17, Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of PBS Properties,LLC was legally advertised on June 8, 2017 and that the Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on June 20,2017 took the following action: Upon a motion by John DeLee,being seconded by Oliver Davis and unanimously carried,a proposed ordinance of PBS Properties,LLC to zone from GB General Business District to MU Mixed Use District, property located at 3015 W.Western Avenue,City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a FAVORABLE recommendation.Rezoning this site to MU Mixed use will allow for the reuse of an existing commercial structure in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. PLEASE NOTE that the Ordinance has been amended by the petitioner and is different than that used for the Common Council's first reading.The amended Ordinance was legally advertised and heard by the Area Plan Commission. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arrivin at the above decision are shown Fo g 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. Sincerel , Lawrence P. Magliozzi Attachment CC: PBS Properties, LLC Ciera Ewing and Richard Brooks SERVING ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, SOUTH BEND, LAKEVILLE, NEW CARLISLE, NORTH LIBERTY, OSCEOLA & ROSELAND W W W.S I C I N D P A N A.C 0 M 13 0 6 f.r..-p I,� Staff Report APC# 2828-17 Filed in Clerk's Office Owner: PBS Properties, LLC JUN 21 2017 Location: 3015 W. Western Avenue Jurisdiction: City of South Bend KAREEMAH FOWLER Public Hearing Date: 6/20/2017 CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IN Requested Action: The petitioner is requesting a zone change from GB General Business District to MU Mixed District and seeking 2 variances from the development standards. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is a retail establishment. North: To the north is a single-family home zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District East: To the east is a retail store zoned GB General Business District. South: To the south across Western Avenue are retail establishments, zoned MU Mixed Use District. West: To the west is a retail store,zoned MU Mixed Use District. District Uses and Development Standards: The MU Mixed Use District is established to promote the development of the a dense urban village environment. The regulations are intended to encourage all the elements of a traditional urban village, including: storefront retail; professional offices; and,dwelling units located either in townhouse developments or in the upper stories of mixed-use buildings. The development standards in this district are designed to: encourage a pedestrian oriented design throughout the district; and, maintain an appropriate pedestrian scale, massing and relationship between buildings and structures within the district. Site Plan Description: The site plan includes an existing 2 story retail building situated near the middle of the block. Only a portion of the building, approximately 4,500 square foot footprint, is proposed to be rezoned. The remainder of the building will continue to be zoned GB General Business. A shared parking area is located to the east of the site. Zoning and Land Use History And Trends: The site has been zoned GB General Business District. Traffic and Transportation Considerations: Western Avenue has 2 lanes with a center turn lane and on-street parking. Utilities: The site is served by municipal water and sewer Agency Comments: The City Engineer recommends approval subject to review and approval of utility verifications, sidewalks, lighting, and overall improvements to the site. Development of APC # 2828-17 Page 1 of 3 Staff Report 6/12/2017 the site requires City approval of a Drainage Plan and meets the requirement to store all runoff from developed areas on site,.along with compliance with the City's Downspout Disconnection Program. The Department of Community Investment is supportive of the request. Mixed Use Zoning permits the proposed use and leaves open options of use on the second floor of the building for retail, office, or residential space. MU zoning would also inhibit fewer and smaller variances for the site, such as setbacks and foundation landscaping. Zoning to MU would be most consistent with the West Side main Street's Plan vision for a mixed-use neighborhood center in this stretch of Western Avenue(west of Olive node). 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: The Petition is consistent with the West Side Main Streets Plan(2014): Create Desitnations and Focus Retail into Nodes rather than Strip Development; and City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November 2006), LU 2.2: Pursue a mix of land use along major corridors and other locations identified on the Future Land Use Map. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this as a Mixed Use Node Plan Implementation/Other Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: Western Avenue between the Olive Street node and Kentucky Street is a neighborhood of commercial, mixed use and residential uses. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use is one that is compatible with the mixed use and commercial nature of the Western Avenue Corridor. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Due to the existing nature of neighboring Mixed Use development and the commercial nature of Western Avenue,the surrounding property values should not be adversely affected. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible development and growth to allow for the reuse of the commercial structure for a less intense use. Combined Public Hearing This is a combined public hearing procedure,which includes a rezoning of two variances from the development standards. The Commission will forward the rezoning to the Common Council with or without a recommendation and either approve or deny the variances. APC# 2828-17 Page 2 of 3 Staff Report 6/12/2017 The petitioner is seeking the following variance(s): 1) from the required landscaping of required perimeter yards to none; 2) from required minimum 30 off-street parking spaces to 0 State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. The standards and their justifications are as follows: (1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health,safety, morals and general welfare of the community; The proposed variances should have no impact on the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; Due to the existing commercial character and use of the area,the use and value of adjacent properties should not be adversely affected by the requested variances. (3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property Strict application of the ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property. Due to the commercial nature of Western Avenue,there is an insufficient amount of land and daylight to adhere to the landscaping requirements of the ordinance. The site is located mid-block with a zero-lot line to one side and insufficient side yard and alley space to accommodate the parking requirements or the landscaping required at this site. Portions of the building would need to be demolished in order to meet strict application of the ordinance. Staff Comments: The staff has no additional comments. Recommendation: Based on the information available prior to the public hearing,the staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The staff recommends approval of the variances. Analysis: Rezoning this site to MU Mixed use will allow for the reuse of an existing commercial structure in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. APC # 2828-17 Page 3 of 3 X2828-' r r 1r_> 1 I itl 1 i _ - Western , � a.• I Filed in fff - N 21 2011 - i'FOWLER N f inch eet ,� PORTAGE TOWNSHIP : ,-ice, 7 I +i u,I -SF2_ SFZ ; ,SF2 SFZ SF2 SF2 14,L LB M_U f mu / GB N U West Prn I 1 LB GB Nlu 9 �IU 9 � ` V I x.71 4• J S SF2 SF2 SF2 _ q SFZ P.t SF2 Rezoning from: JUN 21 2017 GB GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT to MU MIXED USE DISTRICT KAREEMAH FOWLER CITY OF SOUTH BEND - CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IN W MA STER ZONING KEY - E SOUTH BEND "SF2"SINGLE FAMILYAND TWO FAMILYDISTRICT 9 1 inch = 1'CIO feet SOUTH BEND "MU"MIXED USE DISTRICT SOUTH BEND "LB"LOCALBUSINESS DISTRICT APC # 2528-17 SOUTH BEND "GB"GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT z a� U cc Z }W M N ® V c LL t O --M ' U G'2 ,g � W Y �2 2 m o XW yrom o � J O O 000 vv I # 00 ua =L U m m v r I re flog Fje l auoiA.0£ ,OZ. 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