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SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
October 1, 2010
10:00 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard
Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Ms. Marcia Jones, President
Dr. David Varner, Vice President
Ms. Nancy King, Secretary
Mr. Greg Downes
Mr. Donald Alford
Ms. Stephanie Spivey
Legal Counsel: Mr. Charles S. Leone, Esq.
Mr. Lawrence Meteiver, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director
Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary
Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. David Relos, Economic Development Specialist
Ms. Debrah Jennings, Property Manager
Others Present: Mr. Tom Price, Mayor’s Office
Ms. Elizabeth Leonard
Ms. Rita Kopala
Ms. Katrina Marquardt
Ms. Geri Hathaway
Mr. Markus Krusche
Mr. Shawn Todd, CB Richard Ellis
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Friday, September 17, 2010.
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Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by Mr.
OMMISSION APPROVED THE INUTES OF THE
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Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission
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approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Friday, September 17, 2010.
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3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted October 1, 2010 for approval.
305 FUND SBCDA BOND
Paul Fujawa Engineers, Inc. 21,000.00 SB St. Jos. & Wayne P.G. Façade
324 AIRPORT AEDA
Jack & Sandy Kendall
2,700.00 Relocation 809-813 W Indiana Ave
19,026.00 809-813 W Indiana
Meridian Title
1509 S Kendall Appraisal Fee
Circle Lumber, Inc 25.38
Jack & Sandy Kendall 3,000.00
Relocation 809-813 W Indiana Ave
Innovation Park 630.00 Office Space Rental
Witt Appraisal Services, Inc 1503-1505 Kemble Ave
550.00
Michaels Appraisal Service 509 W Indiana Ave
350.00
Michaels Appraisal Service 350.00 601 W Indiana Ave
Michaels Appraisal Service 650.00 1503-1505 S Kemble
Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP Legal Services
652.07
R.E. McCloskey & Associates, Inc. 921 Bendix Dr.
2,500.00
Indiana Michigan Power 501 Wenger St.
7.00
Nipsco 1313 Prairie
6.49
Witt Appraisal Services, Inc 601 W. Indiana Ave
350.00
The Blue Waters Groups, Inc. Ignition Park
28,101.67
Indiana Michigan Power 1313 Prairie
69.56
Witt Appraisal Services, Inc. 509 W. Indiana Ave
350.00
Wiltfong Moving & Storage Thomas E Owens From 53176 Olive Rd to
3,985.35 5714 Bayswater Pl
Meridian Title Corporation Indiana Ave
250.00
Witt Appraisal Services, Inc. 909 W Indiana
375.00
Witt Appraisal Services, Inc. Appraisal for (2)Catapla, (2)Indian,
3,000.00 (1)Kemble, (2)Scott, (2)Chapin
DHA Mayflower Rd Realignment
24,235.00
Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc. Sheridan Ave & Lincoln Way West Design
9,800.00
Olive Industrial Pk Phase II
Hull & Associates, Inc 46,702.41
Former South Bend Lathe & Huckins Site
Hull & Associates, Inc 10,416.19
1313 Prairie Ave
South Bend Water Works 79.11
Hall of Fame reuse
ADG 4,860.00
Century Center Island Park New Pavilion
ADG 4,200.00
Relocation 521 W Indiana Ave
Michaels Appraisal Service 350.00
Tuck Langland 45,000.00 Oliver Industrial Pk sculpture
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3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.)
420 FUND TIF DISTRICT-SBCDA GENERAL
Indiana Michigan Power 237 N Michigan St
181.77
Wightman Petrie Coveleski Stadium restroom renovations
168.75
Rose Pest Solutions Pest Control LaSalle Hotel
96.00
DHA SW Corner Jefferson & Main
3,880.00
CB Richard Ellis LaSalle Hotel Management
1,043.40
Wightman Petrie Coveleski Stadium Improvements
9,135.00
Wightman Petrie Gates Toyota architectural review
270.00
Ampco System Parking St. Joseph St Surface / 225 Main St.
2,150.16
American Electric Power 2,689.71
Stanley Covelesk Stadium Phase 1 (A)
Populous 2,634.89
426 FUND SOUTH BEND CENTRAL MEDICAL DISTRICT
Carl Walker Memorial Hospital Bartlett Façade
4,885.67
430 FUND SOUTHSIDE DEVELOPMENT TIF AREA #A
Lawson Fisher Assoc. S Michigan at Norman St access study
773.55
Lawson Fisher Assoc. 2,898.68 S Main St./ Lafayette Blvd Connector
$ 264,378.81
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Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Ms. King
OMMISSION APPROVED THE LAIMS
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SUBMITTED CTOBER AND ORDERED
and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the
THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED
Claims submitted October 1, 2010, and ordered checks
to be released.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
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There were no Communications.
HERE WERE NO OMMUNICATIONS
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) Lease with Bruno Cataldo for 131 S.
Michigan St. (Bruno’s Pizza)
Ms. Jennings noted that the terms of the
Lease are that Bruno’s Pizza will lease 131 S.
Michigan for three years, following two
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5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) continued…
months of rent abatement. The terms of the
lease are $1,200 per month for the first year,
including CAM, $1,300 per month the
second year and $1,400 per month the third
year. The lease contains an option to renew
for an additional three years.
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Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED THE EASE WITH
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Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
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Commission approved the Lease with Bruno
Cataldo for 131 S. Michigan St. (Bruno’s
Pizza)
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing
(1) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2760
appropriating monies from the
Redevelopment General Fund (Fund 433)
for the purpose of paying for certain
expenses incurred by the Redevelopment
Commission.
Mr. Inks noted that the public hearing file is
complete, containing a copy of the Notice of
Hearing; a copy of Resolution No. 2760, the
subject of the public hearing; an affidavit
from Jacki Krolczyk, Advertising Director of
the South Bend Tribune, that the Notice of
Hearing was published in that newspaper on
September 10, 2010; and an affidavit from
Richard Andrysiak, Classified Manager of
the Tri-County News, that the Notice of
Hearing was published in that newspaper on
September 10, 2010.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Public Hearing
(1) continued…
Ms. Leonard noted that Resolution No. 2760
will appropriate an additional $15,000 for
legal expenses from the Redevelopment
General Fund. When the Commission uses
outside attorneys we pay for their services
from TIF funds when possible, but if the
services are related to a TIF area that does
not have funds available, or are not related to
a specific TIF area, payment is made from
the Redevelopment General Fund. This year
that fund has been tapped more often and
depleted. This appropriation will resupply
the fund.
PHRN.2760
Ms. Jones opened the public hearing for
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whoever wished to speak regarding
Resolution No. 2760. There was no one who
wished to speak. Ms. Jones closed the public
hearing for whatever action the Commission
wished to take.
(2) Approval of Resolution No. 2760.
CRN.2760
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED ESOLUTION O
APPROPRIATING MONIES FROM THE
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
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EDEVELOPMENT ENERAL UND UND
Commission approved Resolution No. 2760
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR CERTAIN
appropriating monies from the
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EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE EDEVELOPMENT
Redevelopment General Fund (Fund 433) for
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the purpose of paying for certain expenses
incurred by the Redevelopment Commission.
B. Tax Abatements
(1) Resolution No. 2776 approving an
application for real property tax deduction
for property located at 926 North St. Peter
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Tax Abatement
(1) continued…
Street in the Northeast Neighborhood
Development Area.
Mr. Mathia gave the staff report on the
abatement request. Markus and Krupali
Krusche intend to construct an approximately
2,400 square foot, single-family home as
their primary residence. The home will have
two stories with a brick exterior. It will have
three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms,
a great room, a study, a dining room, a small
backyard patio and an unfinished basement.
The project is part of the Notre Dame
Avenue Housing Program and as such will
follow the design specifications and
standards required by that program. The cost
of the home will be approximately $450,000.
Based on that project cost, total taxes to be
abated during the five-year abatement period
are estimated at $1,893. Total taxes to be
paid during the five-year abatement period
are estimated at $23,367.
Mr. Mathia noted that the property is
properly zoned for the proposed use. The
property is located in the Northeast
Neighborhood Development Area, which is a
Tax Increment Allocation Area; therefore,
approval of the tax abatement petition by the
South Bend Redevelopment Commission is
required. In addition, it must be noted that
the property is not located within the
Northeast Neighborhood’s residential TIF
area. The project qualifies for five years of
real property tax deduction under the tax
abatement ordinance.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Tax Abatement
(1) continued…
CRN.2776
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED ESOLUTION O
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the
PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY
Commission approved Resolution No. 2776
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approving an application for real property tax
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THE ORTHEAST EIGHBORHOOD
deduction for property located at 926 North
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EVELOPMENT REA
St. Peter Street in the Northeast
Neighborhood Development Area.
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) Amendment to Listing Agreement with
CB Richard Ellis (Hotel LaSalle and
vacant lot at Colfax and Hill St)
Mr. Relos noted that this is an amendment to
an existing Listing Agreement with CB
Richard Ellis for marketing of the Hotel
LaSalle and the vacant lot at Colfax and Hill
St. This amendment extends the agreement
for one year and clarifies one paragraph that
talks about the broker commission payment.
If we sell the property for a minimal amount,
such as one dollar, CBRE will receive a
commission based on the asking price. Mr.
Relos noted that since the properties were
listed with CBRE, we have had four very
strong developers from across the country
look at the LaSalle Hotel. We continue to
work with two of them.
Mr. Varner asked if there has been interest in
the Colfax/Hill property. Mr. Relos
responded that he is not as familiar with that.
Mr. Kain of Downtown South Bend is
project manager for the East Bank Plan. St.
Joseph Catholic Church is interested in it, but
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) continued…
we are so far unwilling to sell it to them for
parking. We are letting them use it until a
development comes forward for the site.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED THE MENDMENT TO
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ISTING GREEMENT WITH ICHARD LLIS
Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the
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OTEL AALLE AND VACANT LOT AT OLFAX
Commission approved the Amendment to
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Listing Agreement with CB Richard Ellis
(Hotel LaSalle and vacant lot at Colfax and
Hill St)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) Update on Ignition Park Planned Use
Development (PUD)
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Ms. Hathaway gave the update on the
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EVELOPMENT
Ignition Park Planned Use Development
(PUD). Staff requests a change to the zoning
at Ignition Park and a very small, adjacent
piece of property to take it from General
Industrial zoning to a Planned Unit
Development in order to strengthen the
performance standards in that area. Ms.
Hathaway distributed a map showing the
outline of the PUD area which is bounded by
Sample, Prairie, Cotter, Kendall, the railroad
tracks, and an irregular boundary west and
north of the new Transpo site, Franklin St.
and Lafayette. The area between Sample and
Indiana, Main and Lafayette is an area the
city will keep an eye on as property changes
hands, but does not now intend to purchase.
The residential area between the railroad and
Indiana is being acquired by the city as a
buffer on the south side of Ignition Park.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) continued…
Ms. Hathaway noted that designating a PUD
for Ignition Park is one of many steps the city
will take to ensure Ignition Park develops as
intended, a Certified Technology Park that
can attract business tenants. As businesses
consider location in Ignition Park they will
consider certain things: strict performance
standards and governance and oversight by
an architectural review board.
Ms. Hathaway said the city does not yet have
a land plan or architectural concept for the
park. Therefore, the PUD was written with
flexible language. A later amendment to the
PUD will make it more specific. More
importantly, the PUD justifies further
requests to restrict vibration and
electromagnetic forces. She said we have a
wonderful asset in Ignition Park that proves
that we can accommodate high level
nanotechnology research and manufacturing.
We don’t want that compromised. She asked
for approval of Resolution No. 2778.
Mr. Inks noted that the Area Plan
Commission has offered to file for the PUD.
Staff has accepted its offer.
Mr. Inks also noted that staff has acquired the
former International Harvester and Hamilton
Towing and Airgas along Lafayette Blvd.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(2) Resolution No. 2778 supporting a PUD for
Ignition Park.
CRN.2778
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED ESOLUTION O
AUTHORIZING A CHANGE TO THE ZONING OF
Ms. King and unanimously carried, the
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CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN T OSEPH
Commission approved Resolution No. 2778
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OUNTY NDIANA
authorizing a change to the zoning of certain
real estate located in St. Joseph County,
Indiana.
(3) Administrative Settlement for acquisition
of 521 W. Indiana Ave.
Mr. Relos noted that On September 17, 2010,
the Commission approved Resolution
No. 2761, which authorized the purchase of
521 W. Indiana based on the average
appraised value of $43,500. Staff has been
working with the property owner, within the
acquisition and relocation sections of the Act,
to reasonably reach an agreement to acquire
this property.
These property owners are in their 70’s, and
over the many years they have owned this
property, they have fixed it up to the point
where nothing else needs to be done. They
have found a smaller house that has recently
been completely remodeled and is move-in
ready.
To acquire this house, they may need an
additional $5,100. Between the couple’s
own money and the Commission’s
acquisition and relocation benefits, this
$5,100 would allow them to make an offer on
the house for $15,000 less than it is currently
listed for. If the offer is accepted by the
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(3) continued…
seller, then this Administrative Settlement
would be paid. If not accepted, it would only
be used in a similar situation.
When appraised, the higher of the two
appraisals valued this house at $48,000.
Staff feels the total acquisition cost of
$48,600 is reasonable for this property, and
requests your approval of the Administrative
Settlement to allow the acquisition of this
property.
Ms. Jones asked if Mr. Relos wanted the
Commission to authorize $10,000 in case the
owner of the newer home countered. Mr.
Relos responded that staff and the owners of
807 W. Indiana believe the new home is over
priced. An appraisal confirms that. They are
willing to walk away from the purchase if
their counter offer isn’t accepted.
Commissioners felt concern for the owners
and wanted to enable them to purchase the
new home even if its owner countered.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED A
AS
DMINISTRATIVE ETTLEMENT FOR
Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the
521W.IA.
ACQUISITION OF NDIANA VE
Commission approved a $10,100
Administrative Settlement for acquisition of
521 W. Indiana Ave.
(4) Additional Administrative Settlement for
acquisition of 807 W. Indiana Ave.
Mr. Relos noted that an additional
Administrative Settlement is needed for the
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(4) continued…
acquisition of 807 W. Indiana Avenue. On
August 6, 2010, the Commission approved
Resolution No. 2741 and an Administrative
Settlement for this property. This Settlement
appeared to be adequate for the relocation of
the private club that occupies 807 W.
Indiana.
Because city ordinance allows private clubs
to locate only in Local Business or Mixed
Use zoned areas, this limits where the club
can relocate. Additionally, private clubs
need a special exception to locate in these
two zoned areas. The Board of Zoning
Appeals (BZA) approved a favorable
recommendation to the City Council for the
approval of the special exception. As part of
their approval, the BZA attached two
recommendations, which were incorporated
into the special exception and approved by
the City Council this past Monday,
September 27.
These two recommendations, which are now
requirements, are to plant arborvitae as a
buffer along the alley and install an 800
square foot hard surface off street parking
lot. These additional requirements are
causing the club to incur additional costs
over and above what they were expecting.
Based on the attached quote received by
staff, the Commission cost for the now
required parking lot would be $3,200. Staff
requests a total additional payment of $3,500,
to also pay for the purchase and planting of
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(4) continued…
the arborvitae.
Staff feels that since the city has required the
club to install this parking lot and buffer
landscaping, it is only fair to pay for this
additional requirement, and requests
Commission approval of the additional
administrative settlement to allow for the
acquisition of this property, and the
relocation of the club.
Mr. Varner commented how polite and
cooperative members of the Hells Angels
were at the Council meeting. Everyone was
impressed. Neighbors also said they felt
safer in their neighborhood with Hells
Angels present. He wanted to compliment
them on their behavior and reputation.
CA$3,500
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED AN DDITIONAL
AS
DMINISTRATIVE ETTLEMENT FOR
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
807W.IA.
ACQUISITION OF NDIANA VE
Commission approved an Additional $3,500
Administrative Settlement for acquisition of
807 W. Indiana Ave.
(5) Resolution No. 2777 approving and
accepting a counter offer for the
acquisition of property in the Airport
Economic Development Area (1508 S.
Scott)
Mr. Relos noted that on August 6, 2010, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 2745
which set the offering price for this property
at $26,750, the average value as determined
by two independent appraisals. After much
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(5) continued…
discussion with the owners, they have made a
counter in the amount of $27,500. This value
equals the higher of the two appraisals. The
property is a two story, three bedroom, 1,280
square foot single family rental property,
which is currently vacant. Staff feels this
counter offer is a reasonable value for the
property.
CRN.2777
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED ESOLUTION O
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COUNTER OFFER
Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE
Commission approved Resolution No. 2777
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IRPORT CONOMIC EVELOPMENT REA
approving and accepting a counter offer for
(1508S.S)
COTT
the acquisition of property in the Airport
Economic Development Area (1508 S. Scott)
(6) Approval to file a sign variance for Entry
Signage for Oliver Industrial Park.
Mr. Relos explained items 6.D.(6), (7) and
(8) together. He noted that as part of the
master planning and site improvements
proposed for Oliver Industrial Park, it has
been determined that a sign variance will be
required to allow for dual entry signage at the
main entrance at Oliver Plow Court and
Chapin Street. The plans, as proposed and
which is currently out for bid, details one
sign on each corner of the intersection. The
current zoning ordinance would only allow
for a single park entry sign for the industrial
park based on spacing requirements.
To facilitate the zoning application, staff
requested a proposal from Danch, Harner and
Associates, the project design team for this
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(6) continued…
project, to provide professional services
related to the application for a sign variance
for new proposed signage at the park
entrance. The proposal is in the amount of
$2,585.00. The next filing deadline is
October 12 for a November 9 meeting.
To move this variance request project
forward, staff is requesting three related
approvals. First, staff requests Commission
approval to file for the signage variance at
the Oliver Plow site. By filing for the
variance, the plan can be implemented as
proposed and the tenants of the park will
have appropriate signage opportunity to
advertise their business locations. By
planning for the signage at the park entrance,
all tenants will be given opportunity to have
signage at the intersection, even when their
business might be located well into the park
like the location of Underground Pipe &
Valve.
Second, staff requests approval of the
professional services proposal with Danch,
Harner and Associates in the amount of
$2,585.00 to provide related services needed
for the application of the variance.
Third, staff requests Commission approval
authorizing Donald E. Inks the authority to
sign all applications and forms related to
filing the variance request.
Mr. Varner asked whether an Oliver
employee group was still being kept
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(6) continued…
informed. Mr. Relos said that they were.
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Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED SIGNING OF A SIGN
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VARIANCE FOR NTRY IGNAGE FOR LIVER
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
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NDUSTRIAL ARK
Commission approved signing of a sign
variance for Entry Signage for Oliver
Industrial Park.
(7) Proposal for professional services related
to application for sign variance for entry
signage for Oliver Industrial Park.
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Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED THE ROPOSAL FROM
DHA
ANCH ARNER SSOCIATES RELATED TO
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
APPLICATION FOR SIGN VARIANCE FOR ENTRY
Commission approved the Proposal from
OIP
SIGNAGE FOR LIVER NDUSTRIAL ARK
Danch Harner Associates related to
application for sign variance for entry
signage for Oliver Industrial Park.
(8) Authorization for Redevelopment Director
to sign documents related to sign variance
for Oliver Industrial Park.
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Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by
OMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE
RD
EDEVELOPMENT IRECTOR TO SIGN
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SIGN VARIANCE FOR
Commission authorized the Redevelopment
OIP
LIVER NDUSTRIAL ARK
Director to sign documents related to sign
variance for Oliver Industrial Park.
(9) Request from LaSalle Square Unity
Gardens to use Commission owned
property.
Mr. Inks noted that Unity Garden continues
to expand and do well in South Bend. The
largest garden is at LaSalle Square. Unity
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(9) continued…
Garden would like to expand its program at
LaSalle Square by adding walking paths, a
small 10 ft by 12 ft greenhouse and a shaded
shelter 16 ft by 16 ft with picnic tables. The
greenhouse and shelter will not be attached to
foundations, so they can be more easily
moved to another site if necessary.
Additionally, Unity Gardens would like to
plant fruit trees to the east of the current
garden and add community plots in this
eastern area. Most of these improvements
are being paid for by a $5,000 grant from
Neighborhood Resources Corporation.
Expanding the garden to the east will mean
another water spigot (or tap) will be
necessary. Unity Garden is requesting the
Commission pay for the water extension,
similar to the original tap and spigot provided
when the garden was initially developed in
2009. The cost is expected to not exceed
$3,000. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Inks noted that they have stressed to
Unity Garden that the garden is not the long
term plan for LaSalle Square and that it will
have to move if and when a larger
development comes forward. Mr. Downes
said he would like to send a letter to Unity
Garden making that clear and offering, in
that event, to help them find another location
in the area. Mr. Inks indicated he would
draft such a letter and see that it was sent.
Mr. Inks noted that the nearby Beacon
Heights subsidized housing has remained
fairly isolated. It has, however, become
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Airport Economic Development Area
(9) continued…
more involved with the community as a
result of Unity Gardens’ presence.
Ms. Spivey asked if the walking path would
be concrete and, thereby, fairly permanent.
Mr. Inks responded that it would not be
concrete, but made of wood chips.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
OMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FROM
LSSUG
AALLE QUARE NITY ARDENS TO USE
Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the
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OMMISSION OWNED PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
Commission approved the request from
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THE CURRENT NITY ARDENS AT AALLE
LaSalle Square Unity Garden to use
S$3,000
QUARE AND AUTHORIZED SPENDING OF
Commission owned property adjacent to the
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FOR EXTENSION OF WATER TO THE SITE
current Unity Garden at LaSalle Square and
authorized spending of $3,000 for extension
of water to the site.
E. West Washington-Chapin Development Area
There was no business in the West Washington-
Chapin Development Area.
F. South Side Development Area
There was no business in the South Side
Development Area.
G. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area
There was no business in the Northeast
Neighborhood Development Area.
H. Douglas Road Economic Development Area
There was no business in the Douglas Road
Economic Development Area.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
I. Ratification of Services Contracts
Commission
Role in Service Contract Staff
Transaction Contractor
Provided Amount Member
1534 Prairie Ave Acquisition Meridian Title Work $100 Relos
Title Corp.
627 W. Indiana Acquisition Meridian Title Work $100 Relos
Title Corp.
1522 S. Catalpa Acquisition Meridian Title Work $50 Relos
Title Corp.
1518 S. Catalpa Acquisition Meridian Title Work $50 Relos
Title Corp.
1502 S. Catalpa Acquisition Meridian Title Work $50 Relos
Title Corp.
627 W. Indiana Ave. Acquisition David M. Appraisal $350 Relos
Witt
627 W. Indiana Ave. Acquisition Michaels Appraisal $350 Relos
Appraisal
1502 & 1518 S. Catalpa Acquisition David M. Appraisal $700 Relos
Witt
1502 S. Catalpa Acquisition Michaels Appraisal $350 Relos
Appraisal
1518 S. Catalpa Acquisition Michaels Appraisal $350 Relos
Appraisal
C
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by Mr.
OMMISSION RATIFIED THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACTS APPROVED BY STAFF
Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission
S 17,2010
SINCE EPTEMBER
ratified the professional services contracts
approved by staff since September 17, 2010.
7. PROGRESS REPORTS
PR
Mr. Varner noted that the Tribune said the sign which
ROGRESS EPORTS
contained the misspelled word at S.R. 23 and Ironwood
was paid for from TIF funds. He noted that staff
repeatedly claims that the use of TIF funds is limited to
infrastructure, but he thought there must be broader uses
if they can fund such a sign. He suggested staff
acknowledge that there are ways to use TIF funds for
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7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.)
other things. Ms. Jones responded that the Commission
hired Blue Waters Group with TIF funds to market
South Bend. She felt the billboard was an appropriate
use of TIF funds. Mr. Varner felt there has been some
discretionary interpretation of the use of TIF funds,
other than for infrastructure, and we should
acknowledge that.
Mr. Downes noted that the Council will be considering a
new Tax Abatement Ordinance at its October 11
meeting. Mr. Inks said he would distribute copies of the
proposed ordinance to the Commissioners.
8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
NCM
The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is
EXT OMMISSION EETING
scheduled for Friday, October 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
A
There being no further business to come before the
DJOURNMENT
Redevelopment Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:47 a.m.
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