HomeMy WebLinkAbout4762-19 Approving and Adopting the Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan REP1.7164TION
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
February 11 , 2019
Attest: 4 ote,,,ic,d4i_ City Clerk
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Attest President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
February 11 , 20 19.
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Approved and signed by me T411-1.01 `rtj.il 2019
BILL NO. 19-03
RESOLUTION NO. L- 1oa -19
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 et. seq. 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 d effect from and after its adoption
by the Common Council.
Tim Scott, Council President
South Bend Common Council
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