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Home My WebLink About19-03 Approving and Adopting the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan ��d Filed in Clerk's Office PEACE T N 16 2019 x=.tom x 865 Eiul_ HT1= Ai E OWLER CITY OF SOUTH BEND 'fire ` `� 'T � '°°J COMVUNITY INVESTMENT JAMES MUELLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR January 16, 2019 Tim Scott, President South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building Re: A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Approving and Adopting the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan Dear Councilman Scott: I am attaching for filing a resolution that adopts the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan.This plan, developed through participation of the Redevelopment Commission, and southeast residents, property owners and business owners, provides a framework for long and short-term improvements and a land use plan for the Southeast neighborhood. On December 18, 2018,the Area Plan Commission adopted the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan and recommended that it also be approved by the Common Council. The resolution will be presented at the Community Investment Committee meeting and the full Common Council meeting on January 28. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 235-5821 or emaradik@southbendin.gov. Sincere) , i../Iiii .__ Elizabeth Maradik Principal Planner DAN BCCKENNIEVER AI.KEYNA AL.DRIDGE PA\IEI A\Ira ER 1 IM CORCORAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT&ECONOMIC ENIPo4‘ERMENI NEIGH1;OR11OOI DEVEI.oPMEN'r PLANNING EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 1400S County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Blvd. South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov Filed in Clerk's Office BILL NO. 19-03L.JAN 16 2019 RESOLUTION NO. _ W j KARiLLI-111,,;r1 r 'jvVLE i �vrryry p 1 !moi IT!, A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana,recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the southeast neighborhood through strategic planning; and WHEREAS, in 2006, City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of St.Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 etseq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS,Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to"pursue the development of area-specific plans with broad community involvement"to provide strategic direction in the future growth and development of that area, and to achieve the City Plan Goal"to encourage sustainable growth that preserves and enhances the character of South Bend and ensures compatibility of land uses in the community"; and WHEREAS,the City of South Bend,together with its Redevelopment Commission has undertaken the responsibility to prepare Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan; and WHEREAS,the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders,including southeast residents and property owners, 466Works Community Development Corporation, and area businesses&organizations; and WHEREAS,the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan contains revitalization strategies,a detailed land use plan for the development of the area,and a strategic implementation matrix, all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WHEREAS,the Area Plan Commission of St.Joseph County has approved the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan by resolution,has certified it to Common Council of the City of South Bend, and has provided it with a favorable recommendation; and WHEREAS,the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has the authority to amend a comprehensive plan if it finds the content to be appropriate and in the best interests of the community; and WHEREAS,the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan,which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, contains all the elements necessary to strategically guide development in its specific area and is appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its citizens. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan,a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, shall be and hereby is approved. SECTION II: The adoption of the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan amends City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,by providing further direction for the area of land within the boundaries of the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. Tim Scott, Council President South Bend Common Council LAWRENCE i . MAGLIOZZI EI ECU'I IVR DIRLC'I UR ,q:::::.,c Angela M. Smith DePu � Ui: a,or AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN ?17 W. JEFFERSON BLVD., ROOM 1140 COUNTY.CIT1' BUILDING, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 (5711 135•957I Filed in Clerk's Office Wednesday,December 19,2018 JAN 16 201 a The Honorable Council of the City of South Bend KAREEMAI-1 r' VILER 4th Floor,County-City Building CITY CLERK. SOUTH BEND. 1N South Bend, IN 46601 '----- .-._ ,___....- RE: A Resolution of the Area Plan Commission of St.Joseph County,Indiana, approving the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan,City of South Bend-APC#R250-18. Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced resolution of the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan was legally advertised on December 6,2018 and that the Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on December 18,2018 took the following action: Upon a motion by Oliver Davis,being seconded by Robert Hawley and unanimously carried,a Resolution of the Area Plan Commission of St.Joseph County,Indiana, approved the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan, City of South Bend and recommend that the South Bend Common Council adopts the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan. 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. Sincer ly, .. . (A—._—__ P. 2.4.-g-L1 i'"'- ' Lawrence P.Magliozzi r Attachment SERVING ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. SOUTH BEND. LAKEVILLE, NEW CARLISLE. NORTH LIBERTY, OSCEOLA & ROSELAND WWW.S TJO SEP N COU NTYI ND IAN A.CO1-1/APEA PL AN Staff Report 12/7/2018 APC # R250-18 Owner: Location: A Rof Area Plan Commission of St.Joseph County, Indiana,esolution approving the the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan, City of South Bend Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Public Hearing Date: 12/18/2018 Requested Action: Approval of the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan for the City of South Bend, Indiana pursuant to IC 3-7-501. The Plan, a revitalization plan for the Southeast Neighborhood, will be an amendment to City Plan, The City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. Staff Comments: This strategic revitalization plan has been reviewed by the staff.The purpose of the Plan is as follows: I) provide context for existing neighborhood enhancement efforts; 2) provide a set of recommendations that will help guide decision making in the Southeast Neighborhood; 3)build confidence for future investment by neighborhood stakeholders and other community partners;4) instill pride for residents who believe in the neighborhood's potential; and 6) improve quality of life for residents,their children, and grandchildren. The Plan includes 10 initiatives that are divided into four categories:Civic Centers, Neighborhood Nodes,Community Corridors,and Neighborhood Infill. Civic Centers is focused on highlighting and strengthening the institutional and public uses within the Southeast Neighborhood. Neighborhood Nodes looks to build neighborhood commercial centers that include a market,small-business incubator, and improvements to the Studebaker Golf Course. Community Corridors goal is to improve the major corridors of Fellows, Dubai!,and Miami Streets and restoring Bowman Creek,which runs mostly underground,with a multiuse trail. It is anticipated that the Commission staff will be involved in reviewing the South Bend Zoning Ordinance to determine that the appropriate amendments are adopted to accomplish the general strategy. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing,the staff recommends that the Area Plan Commission adopt the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan,and recommend to the Common Council that it adopt the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan. APC# R250-18 Page I of 2 5. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Area Plan Commission. Passed by the Area Plan Commission of St.Joseph County, Indiana this day of ,2014. Dan Brewer, President Area Plan Commission of St.Joseph County, Indiana ATTEST: ., ".---A-Cic,L )..K% /e—r--,-- .c .?, Larry Maglio . 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