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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo. 0937 amending the Studebaker Corridor Development PlanSUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. 937 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AMENDING THE STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission ( "Commission "), governing body of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment ( "Department "), on January 10, 1986, adopted Resolution No. 762 declaring the following area named by the Commission the Studebaker Corridor Development Area ( "Area "), to be a blighted area within the meaning of I.C. 36 -7 -14 ( "Act "): A parcel of land being a part of the City of South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Prairie Ave. and the northerly right -of -way line of the New York Central Railroad; thence, southeasterly along said line to the southeast corner of Lot #20 in the recorded plat of "Martin & Tutt's Addition to the City of South Bend "; as recorded in the records of said county; thence, southeasterly to the southwest corner of Lot #12 in said plat; thence, east along the line between Lots 12 & 13 in said plat to the centerline of a north -south alley lying between Main and Michigan Streets; thencs, south along said centerline to the centerline of the first alley north of Tutt Street; thence, east along said line 35.00 ft. to the centerline of the first alley west of Michigan Street; thence, south to the centerline of Sample Street; thence, west along said centerline to the alley lying between Michigan and Main Streets; thence south along said line to the centerline of Indiana Street; thence, west along said line to the centerline of Franklin Street; thence, north along said line to the centerline of the South Bend and St. Joseph Railroad; thence, west along said line to the centerline of Kendall Street; thence, north along said line to the centerline of Cotter Street; thence, west along said line to the centerline of Prairie Ave.; thence northeasterly along said line to the centerline of Chapin Street as shown on the recorded plat of "Inter Belt Industrial Park" as recorded in Book 21 of plats on Page 1 in the records of said county; thence, north along said line 'co the centerline of Prairie Ave. as shown on said plat; thence, east along said line 363.11 ft. to a point of curvature; thence around a 286.48 ft. radius curve to the left an arc distance of 302.26 ft. to a point of tangent; thence northeasterly along said centerline to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 762 and the Studebaker Corridor Development Plan ( "Plan ") adopted by Declaratory Resolution No. 762 on January 10, 1986, were confirmed by Resolution No. 764 adopted on February 14, 1986; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 762 was amended by Resolution No. 801, adopted on April 24, 1987 and confirmed by Resolution No. 804, adopted on June 26, 1987; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 762 was further amended by Resolution No. 809, adopted on August 28, 1987, and confirmed by Resolution No. 816, adopted on October 23, 1987; and .i CD u O c� c0 y'. M `r e� n, WHEREAS, the Commission has previously caused to be prepared maps and plats of the Area which show the boundaries of the Area, the location of the various parcels of property, streets, alleys and other features affecting the acquisition, clearance, replatting, replanning, rezoning or redevelopment of the Area, indicating the parcels of the property that are to be excluded from acquisition and the parts of the Area that are to be devoted to public ways, levees, sewerage, parks, playgrounds and other public purposes under the Plan; and WHEREAS, the Plan did not previously include a list of parcels of property to be acquired; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to create the list of parcels of property to be acquired by putting parcels of property on the list; and WHEREAS, the Commission desires to amend the Plan by adding a provision establishing a Design Review requirement for all projects located within the Area that involve new construction, exterior renovation or site work; and WHEREAS! Section 17.5 of the Act provides for the means for amending a resolution or plan in a way that enlarges the boundaries of a redevelopment area by not more than twenty percent (20 %) of the original redevelopment area or adds one (1) or more parcels to the list of parcels of property to be acquired; and WHEREAS, there was presented to this meeting of the Commission for its consideration and approval a proposed amendment to the Plan setting out the boundaries of the Area, creating a list of parcels of property to be acquired and further identifying the types of redevelopment projects and purposes to be undertaken in the Area (the Development Plan as amended is hereinafter referred to as the "Plan "), which Plan is entitled: "Studebaker Corridor Development Plan South Bend, Indiana" and consists of a typewritten document; and WHEREAS, the Plan has been revised and considered at this meeting; and WHEREAS, at the hearing held by the Commission on the 27th day of June, 1990, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, at 1200 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, the Commission heard all persons interested in the proceedings and received and considered _� written remonstrances and objections and other such evidence presented. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, governing body of the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, as follows: 1. To accomplish redevelopment of the Area it is necessary to acquire additional land within the Area as shown on page 23 of the proposed amendment to the Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein. 2. To achieve a high level of design and to protect investment in the Area, it is necessary to amend the Plan by adding a Design Review requirement as shown on Pages 24 and 25 of the proposed amendment to the Plan attached hereto and incorporated herin. 3. It is estimated that the cost of acquiring the property being added to the acquisition list is $942,225.00. 4. The proposed amendments to the Plan as attached hereto are hereby in all respects approved. 5. The Commission finds that the proposed amendment to the Plan and to Resolution No. 762, as amended, is reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the Plan and to Resolution No. 762, as amended, respectively, and the purposes of the Act. 6. The Commission finds that the Plan, as amended, and Resolution No. 762, as amended and as hereby further amended, conform to the comprehensive plan of the City. 7. The secretary is hereby directed to file a certified copy of said Plan, as amended, with the minutes of this meeting. 8. The secretary is hereby directed to record this Resolution pursuant to the requirements of I.C. 36- 7- 14- 17.5(8). 9. All other findings, determinations, and conclusions in Resolution No. 762, as amended, shall remain as stated therein. 10. The United States of America is hereby assured of full compliance by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission with regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Adopted at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on June 27, 1990, at the Office of the Commission, 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601. ST: i l SubRs937 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT B / Tar I 1� TABLE 3 LIST OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION BLOCK PARCEL OWNER'S TO BE NOT TO BE NUMBER NUMBER NAME ACQUIRED ACQUIRED 1 7 Sylvia Altman, Frederick K. Baer, Geoff Newman, Lee Newman, Lynn Newman, Diane J. Gorman 212,499 s.f. 0 1 10, 11, S.B. Policeman's 18, 19, Federal Credit 20, 21 Union 20,000 s.f. 0 4 12 Carl Bilinski 5445 s.f. 0 4 14 Andrew Roberts Jr. 4620 s.f. 0 4 15 Albert Brown 5118 s.f. 0 4 18 Ursalin Davis 5445 s.f. 0 4 20 Marvin & Linda Grove 5445 s.f. 0 4 21 Elbert & Gussie Booher 5445 s.f. 0 4 23 Boba & Yvonne Tharbs 3960 s.f. 0 4 27 Mable Harris 2952 s.f. 0 4 29 Mabel Williams 3390 s.f. 0 4 31 Clayton & Ruth Dailey 3729 s.f. 0 4 33 Ruth Lewis 5445 s.f. 0 4 35 Andrew Theus 5445 s.f. 0 4 46 Robert B. Jones 4125 s.f. 0 4 47 Javan & Elvira Rogers 4125 s.f. 0 4 49 Carl & Margaret Bilinski 4620 s.f. 0 5 1 William & Viola Major 5247 s.f. 0 5 2 Lillian Grbick 5247 s.f. 0 5 4 Terene Moore 5247 s.f. 0 5 6 Everlyn Moore 5263 s.f. 0 5 10 Thomas J. Pallatin 5181 s.f. 0 5 17 Ray Preskey 2970 s.f. 0 5 27 Judith Haines 5445 s.f. 0 8 4 Jim Eckenberger 3630 s.f. 0 8 7 Robert & Early Shelton 7260 s.f. 0 8 10 Frank & Charlene Fuller 3630 s.f. 0 8 19 James Freeman 5445 s.f. 0 12 4 Gordon Ball 3026 s.f. 0 13 8 JoAnn Harper 5469 s.f. 0 13 13 George Bernath 5469 s.f. 0 14 3 Barbara Ann Luckett 5469 s.f. 0 14 4 Barbara Ann Luckett 5469 s.f. 0 14 5 Bruce & Inez Fisher 5445 s.f. 0 17 1 thru 10 James E. & Ruth Hamilton 20,756.s.f. 0 17 32, 33, 34 Adalyn Miksimovich 15,533 s.f. 0 KCP:ml /f -23- Revised 6/7/90 1/10/86 IX. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE In order to achieve high quality design and insure a feeling of continuity throughout the Area, a Design Review Committee (Committee) is hereby established. This Committee shall be the Development Design Review Committee as established by Section 6 -7 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Nothing herein shall give the Committee authority over any building, zoning or other code requirements of federal, state or local law. A. Establishment of Committee A Design Review Committee of nine (9) members shall be established. Members shall be the Executive Director of the Department of Economic Development, the City Engineer, the Director of the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, the City Building Commissioner and five at -large members appointed by the Redevelopment Commission. The Executive Director of the Department of Economic Development shall serve as chairman of the Committee. Five (5) members of the committee will constitute a quorum. B. Terms The five Committee members appointed by the Commission shall serve without pay for two year terms. Appointed members shall it serve at the pleasure of the Commission. Vacancies occurring through death, resignation or other causes shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments. C. Rules The Committee shall adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary to conduct its business, including the dates and times of meetings and hearings. D. Powers and Duties The Committee shall function in an advisory capacity to the Redevelopment Commission. It shall review the plans and specifications for all projects located within the Area that involve new construction, exterior renovation or site work. This review will include design, site planning, open space and other applicable considerations pertaining to compliance with the standards set forth in the Studebaker Corridor Development Area Design Guidelines. In exercising these duties, the Committee shall follow the procedures and act within the limitations established in this section. E. Design Guidelines The Redevelopment Commission shall, by Resolution, adopt Design Guidelines for use by developers on all projects within the Area. -24- 6/90 The Committee will base their approval of plans on how well the proposals have followed these guidelines. The Design Guidelines may be reviewed and revised as necessary by the Redevelopment Commission. F. Building Permits No permit shall be issued for construction, reconstruction, alteration, or rehabilitation of any building in the Area until the plans and specifications for the building have been approved by the Committee. G. Review All proposals filed with the Committee for review and approval shall be accompanied by architectural plans and /or engineering drawings and specifications for the work involved. Such plans shall be reviewed for compliance with the standards and objectives of the Plan and Design Guidelines. Upon receipt of the plans, the staff of the Department of Economic Development will review them, prepare a staff report, and schedule a meeting of the Committee with the developer. At this meeting, the Committee will review the plans and staff report with the developer and either approve the plans as submitted, ask for additional information, approve the plans as modified, or reject the plans. The developer will be notified in writing of modifications in plans or specifications that are necessary to receive approval. Approval by the Committee does not constitute approval of any federal, state or local building, zoning or other requirements but is solely pertaining to the Design Guidelines over which the Committee has advisory jurisdiction for the Commission. The Committee shall have the right to waive the review process for any project. H. Amendments to Disapproved Plan Within thirty days after disapproval of a development plan, the developer may file with the Committee an amendment to such plan or an amended plan which shall be limited exclusively to changes made necessary to meet the modifications requested by the Committee. Review procedures for an amended plan shall be the same as for an initial submission. I. Signs All proposals for signs within the Area shall be reviewed by the Committee and evaluated for compliance with the standards established in the Design Guidelines. -25- 6/90 DRC:ml /desrecom