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Community & Economic Development'
1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021
To: South Bend Redevelopment Commission
From: Matthew Sikora, Economic Development Planner
Subject: Approval of Bid Specifications and Design Considerations
620 Columbia Street
Date: June 28, 2011
Attached is the Bid Specifications and Design Considerations sheet for the disposition of
620 Columbia Street. The Bid Specifications clearly outline the uses and development
requirements that will be required for this site. Staff asks for the approval of the Bid
Specifications and Design Considerations for the disposition of this property.
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Bid Specifications & Design Considerations
Sale of Redevelopment Owned Property
620 Columbia Street
South Bend Central Development Area
All of the provisions of I.C. 36- 7 -14 -22 will apply to the bidding process.
2. All offers must meet the minimum price listed on the Offering Sheet (page 8).
3. Proposals for redevelopment may include Residential projects that are permitted
within the "SF1" and "SF2" Residential District zoning designation. All proposals
must conform to the existing zoning provisions set forth for the "SF1" and "SF2"
Residential District as outlined in the South Bend Zoning Ordinance Title 21 of
the City of South Bend Municipal Code.
4. Proposals for the reuse of the property must include a basic reuse plan for the
site and a project timeline detailing aspects of the site redevelopment and site
improvements. During the review process, emphasis will be placed on
compatibility with the goals and objectives of the Monroe Park Neighborhood as
well as the Development Plan for the South Bend Central Development Area.
In general, it is expected that the number of units currently on the property will
not change. However, a preference for single - family structures does exist and
will be encouraged.
5. Any exterior modifications to the structure should be in keeping with the style
and integrity of the Monroe Park Neighborhood.
6. This property may currently be occupied by a tenant with an existing month -to-
month lease. Proposals will need to take this into consideration and provide at
least thirty (30) days notice to any occupants should they be required to vacate
the property.
7. Bidders are prohibited from the use of the property for speculation or land-
holding purposes.
8. All other provisions of the South Bend Central Development Area Development
Plan must be met.
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