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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 01-28-83January 28, 10:00 a.m. Presiding O 1. ROLL Members 2. Legal Redevelc News Bureau Guests: Upon a Mr. Pi, of the were a SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 1983 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard ficer: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz South Bend, Indiana 46601 President Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President Mr. Lloyd E. Robinson, Vice President Mr. A. Peter Donaldson, Secretary Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Assistant Secretary Mr. Roman J. Piasecki, Member �sel: Mr. Ms. Lent Staff: Ms. Mr. Mr. Mr. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Mr. Mr. Ms. Mr. Ms. Housing Staff: Ms. Ted OF MINUTES Kevin J. Butler Eugenia S. Schwartz Ann Kolata, Executive Deputy Director Kevin Horton, Deputy; Director Rick Carey, Senior Planner Herman Lee, Administrative Assistant Denise Sullivan, Executive Secretary Fines V. Mosby, Secretary Patti Craig, Intern Lisa Gilman, Planner John Winey, WSJV -TV Jack Kuenzie, WSJV -TV Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Les Howard, WNDU -TV Ann Thompson, WNDU -TV Janet Holston., Director Leverman Ms. Glenda Rae Hernandez Sister Eileen Wrobleski, C.S.C. Mr. Don Larimore Mr. Daniel Brewer Mr. Bill Farabaugh Mr. John Ford Mr. Robert Cook n made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR and unanimously carried, the minutes MEETING OF JANUARY 14, ar Meeting of Friday, January 14, 1983 1983 WERE APPROVED d. South Bend edevelopment Ccnmission Regular Mee ing - January 28, 1983 3. APPROVAL, OF CLAIMS Upon a tion made by Mr. Donaldson, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the claims dated January 19 and 26 were formally approved and the checks ordered to be released. MONROE E AMPLE AREA PROJECT Kevin J. Butler $ 355.90 Community Development 50.00 Ace Refrigeration & Coffield Supply 9,761.00 Southold Heritage Foundation 2,309.07 TOTAL $12,475.97 Kevin J. Butler $ 407.70 Community Development 75.00 I &M Electric 6.80 Abstract. & Title Corp. 43.00 Standard Mechanical & Forest Sign 540.00 StandaO Mechanical & Ludwick Graphics 2,995.30 Standard Mechanical Contractors 10,010.00 TOTAL $14,077.80 P.E.A. J-66 Abstract Co. of St. Joseph County $ 200.00 Kevin J. Butler 177.55 Community Develognent 8,747.75 First Auto Lease 205.15 Indiana Bell 511.18 Paper P int, Inc. 20.07 Postmaster 46.64 Schilli gs Sales Co. 19.39 Schilli gs Sales Co. 68.00 Clyde E. Williams & Associates 10,000.00 Coffee lime Services 24.20 EmployeE Assistance Program 132.00 Rick C. Pitts 50.00 South Br=nd Tribune 25.29 Tri-Courty News 26.96 Clyde E. Williams & Associates 600.00 Griffon Bookstore & Smith Standard Heati g Company 8,910.00 Berreth Oil, Inc. 78.84 Kevin J. Butler 200.00 Indiana Bell 454.48 Makielsk' Art Shop 46.05 Matthew- cker- Anella 56.00 -2- CLAIMS WERE FORMALLY APPROVED AND CHECKS DATED JANUARY 19 AND 26 WERE ORDERED TO BE RELEASED South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Mee ing - January 28, 1983 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Continued) 4. Northeast-Midwest Institute South BEnd Tribune St. Joe Bankcard Division Mortgag Banking Public Technology Plast' tic Arts Corp. Payroll 1 -1 thru 1 -7 -83 Payroll 1 -8 thru 1 -21 -83 $ 6.50 71.40 74.85 25.00 11.00 64.50 10,173.80 10,867.36 TOTAL $51,893.96 GRAND TOTAL $78,447.73 There wore no communications. NO COMMUNICATIONS 5. PUBLIC a. Public Hearing on the Central Downtown Urban PUBLIC HEARING ON CENTRAL Renewal Project, Indiana R -66 and confirmation DOWNTOWN URBAN RENE ML of Carmission Resolution No. 668. PROJECT, INDIANA R -66 Mrs Kolata explained to the Commission that this public hearing is for changes in the urban renewal plan for two (2) areas of the downtown land use plan. The first change affects Area "C" which is the area bounded by St. Joseph Street, North Main Street, Coflax Avenue and Wayne Street. This amendment would allow SPO to build their transfer facility in this block. The other area affected is Area "F" which is bounded by Western Avenue, Wayne Street and St. Joseph Street. This is a tri- angular parcel where the former Quality Inn was located. The changes in the land use plan call for mixed use and would allow flexibility in terms of the type of development that could tak place within this area. Mrs Kolata presented the Commission with the following items and asked that they be entered into the record: 1.) An original of the Notice of Public Hearing of the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Pro- ject, Indiana R -66. 2.) An Affidavit of Darlene Page, Credit Manager of the South Bend Tribune, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that daily newspaper on January 14, 1983. -3- South Bend ] Regular Mee 5. PUBLIC 1. 3.) 4.) 5.) M 7.) elopment Commission - January 28, 1983 (Continued) An Affidavit of Steve Kollar, owner of the Tri- County News, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that weekly news- paper on January 14, 1983. An Affidavit of Hedy L. Robinson that a Notice of Public Hearing was delivered to Ms. Billie Janovic of the Area Plan Commission, Ms. Sandra Parmerlee of the Board of Public Works, Ms. Betty Burch of the Board of Zoning Appeals and South Bend Code Enforcement Department, and Ms. Kathleen Bloomer of the Park Department on Jan- uary 12, 1983. A copy of the Notice was posted on the Bulletin Board of the Board of Public Works, 13th Floor of the County -City Building, on January 12, 1983. An original copy of the Area Plan Commission's Resolution No. 70, which deals with the subject of the Public Hearing. A certified copy of Resolution No. 1022 -83 of the Common Council of the City of South Bend relative to the Subject of the Public Hearing. A copy of Resolution No. 668 of the Redevelop- ment Commission with a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan attached. Mr. Nimtz recognized and received the various legal not'ces, publications, affidavits, and other documents and ordered them entered into the record. Mr. Nimtz opened the meeting for any comments or dis- cus ion by the public concerning Area "C" relating to the TRANSPO transfer facility. There were no comments or discussion by the public. Mr. Nimtz opened the meeting for any comments or dis- cus ion by the public concerning Area "F" relating to the former Quality Inn property. Mr. William Farabaugh spoke in favor of the proposed lana use bill as presented. He stated that it would be a great benefit to downtown South Bend to have that property used for such a purpose where numerous in- dividuals would be residents. He also stated that it is -,ey to development of the South Bend area to have residents living within or in the perimeter of down to , so he strongly supported the motion. Mr. Nimtz recognized Mr. John Ford. -4- South Bend edevelopnent Commission Regular Mee ing - January 28, 1983 5. PUBLIC WARING (Continued) Mr. Ford introduced himself, Mr. Don Larimore, Secretary of St. Joseph Tower, Inc. and Admin- istrator of St. Joseph Medical Center; Sister Eileen Wrobleski, Assistant Administrator of St. Joseph Medical Center; and Mr. Dan Brewer, Trust Off'cer at St. Joseph Bank & Trust Company. They made themselves available to answer any questions tha the Commission or members of the public may have relating to the former Quality Inn site. Mr. Ford entered three (3) letters of support into the record from the Executive Director of United Hea th Services, Executive Director of Madison Center, and from the Chairman of the Board of Ro rtsons. Mrs Kolata read the following letters: January 3, 1983 TO HOM IT MAY CONCERN: LETTER FROM BARBARA ROCKAVMY, EXECUTIVE I am pleased to hear of the proposed plan of St. DIRECTOR, UNITED HEALTH Joseph Medical Center to convert the Quality Inn SERVICES, WAS RECEIVED into housing for the elderly and disabled. There AND PLACED ON FILE is special need for affordable housing which has bee adapted for the handicapped and hopefully thi project will respond to this need. The location will provide easy access to shopping and medical care. Also, the renovation of this bui ding should enhance the downtown area. I e�dorse this plan to provide housing for the eld rly and handicapped of our community. Sincerely, Bar ara Rockaway Exe utive Director er 20, 1983 St. Joseph's Medical Center LETTER FROM JACK ROBERTS, 811 E. Madison EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MADISON South Bend, Indiana CENTER, TtaS RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE To Whom it May Concern: Ple se be advised that Madison Center, Inc., is awa e of the St. Joseph Medical Center's intent -5- South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Mee ing - January 28, 1983 5. PUBLIC WARING (Continued) to efurbish the Quality Inn Hotel for usage for senior citizens and the handicapped of the com unity. Thi restructuring is viewed by the Center in a positive fashion. The Center is pleased to endorse the proposal as one which would benefit two important groups in the community as well as provide the downtown area with revitalization opp rtunities. Sincerely, Jac Roberts Exe utive Director Janoary, 1983 Re:1 Saint Joseph's Tower - Quality Inn To Thom it May Concern: On Dehalf of Robertson's, Inc., this letter in- dicates our support for the proposed conversion of he Quality Inn in downtown South Bend to subsidized housing for the elderly and handi- capped. we that this project would contribute to he revitalization of downtown South Bend, and Jelieve in particular to the retail businesses such as obertson's. Sincerely, Ke.i h D. Corson Cha rman Ms�Auburn asked the status of the Common Council pr educes. Mrs Kolata explained that the issue before us today is ust the land use plan for that block and that we are not dealing specifically with the proposal of St. Joseph Tower, Inc. She stated that the City Council has the ultimate decision on the rezoning of the prop - ert which has been scheduled for a public hearing at the February 28th Council meeting. Mr. Nimtz asked that it be entered into the record that the staff was requested by Councilman Robert Taylor that we contact the hotel chains concerning their de- sire to locate in that building, and that it would be r.F I TF.R FROM KEITH CORSON, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, ROBERTSONS, WAS RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Me ing January 28, 1983 5. PUBLIC WHARING (Continued) expacted that we would forward any inquiries over to St. Joseph Bank as they are the owner of the building. Ms. Auburn stated that if there was any way pos- sible, Redevelopment would prefer to keep the property on the tax rolls, but it doesn't appear that that is going to be a possibility. Ms. Jeanne Derbeck asked the status of the studies that have been done on the specific need for more subsidized housing for the elderly. Mr. Ford explained that it is the.point of sane people that they would prefer to live in subsi- dized housing rather than government owned housing. I think that the Federal Government recognized the same thing and that's why they have moved away from sponsoring ownership of proprety by government and mov into making money available through loans and gramts for private ownership. He also noted that the City's Department of Economic Development fur- nishes HUD with the Housing Assistance Plan which supports housing for the elderly. Mr. Brewer stated that the hotel is an asset of the St. Joseph Bank Trust Department and it serves as collateral for the debt of the former owners. The Bank, as a trustee, has the responsibility to look for someone to purchase the building so the bond can be paid off. He also stated that St. Joseph Bank supports the proposal of St. Joseph Towner, Inc., the petition for rezoning and the petition for the land use plan. Mr. Nimtz noted that the bank bid at the Sheriff's Sal of the building as a trustee for the bond holders and whatever money they get out of the salE, of the land of the building goes to pay off the bond. Ms. Glenda Rae Hernandez noted that in September, 1984 the Housing Allowance Program will come to an End. She stated that is one more reason why people might want to consider subsidized housing. Mr. Nimtz inquired whether there were any further caments, recommendations, suggestions or any re- monstrances to be presented to the Commission con- cer ing this petition. Hearing none, the public hearing was declared closed. -7- Sout RegL Cq 7. h Bend Redevelopment Commission filar Meeting - January 28, 1983 OLD BUSINESS ssion approval requested for awarding the a. C following bid in connection with the Homestead/ South Bend Home Im rovement Loan Program in ac- cordance with the recommendation from the Bureau of iousing. Name Contractor Amount Larry J hnson Mosby's Painting & $1.560.65 613 E. Dayton Decorating Mrs. Kolata asked that the bid in connection wi the Homestead /South Bend Home Improvement Loa,i Program be dropped from the agenda as we do not need to take any action on it at this t' . Mr. Nimtz ordered this item to be stricken from the agenda. NEW BUSINESS approval requested for Resolution No. a. Ccmnission 669 ratifying and confirming Resolution No. 668 wi respect to the Central Downtown Project, Indiana R -66. Upon a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Donaldson and unanimously carried, Resolutioi No. 669 ratifying and confirming Resolution No. 668 with respect to the Central Downtown Project was approved. b. Commission approval requested to amend the guide - lines for the Homeowner's Emergency Loan Pr am, Ms. Holston explained that the amendment to the guidelines would enable an individual who needs emergency sewage repair to take advantage of the Cit 's emergency sewer repair fund and would pro- vide a loan for the first $1,000 of work for sewer repair. Repayment of the $1,000 under the Bureau of Housing Homeowner's Emergency Loan Pro- gram could be repaid over two years. Upom a motion made by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, the amendment to the guidelines for the Homeowners Emergency Loan Program were approved. -8- BID IN CONNECTION WITH THE HOMESTEAD /SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM VvAS STRICKEN FROM THE AGENDA COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 669 RAT- IFYING AND CONFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 668 WITH RESPECT TO THE INDIANA R -66 CEN'T'RAL DOWNTOWN PROJECT COMMISSION APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOMEOWNERS EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM GUIDELINES South Bend Regular Mee 7. NEW BUS c. Caxn for elop ment Commission - January 28, 1983 (Continued) on ratification and approval osals and loans in connection H owner's Emergency Loan Pr ram and the City of 3outh Bend Sewer Repairs Program in accor dan e with the recommendation from the Bureau of lousing. Name Contractor Bid Loan Bernice Payton Edward J. White, Inc. $2,104 $1,012 1625 Fa snacht Mrs Kolata noted that this was the first loan in co ection with the revised Homeowners Emergency Loan Program guidelines and it was this emergency re it that brought the whole matter concerning the guidelines to the attention of the staff. She noted that the approval was for a $1,012 loan, the $1,000 being deductible from the sewer insur- ance program and $12.00 being the recording cost associated with the loan. Upon a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Donaldson and unanimously carried, ratifica- tion and approval for proposals and loans in con- nection with the Homeowners Emergency Loan Program and the City of South Bend Sewer Repair Program was approved. d. Commission approval requested for Addendum II to a contract with the Division of Community Develop- men: for funds related to the First Bank Center (CD 1- 1002). Mrs Kolata noted that Addendum II to the contract wit1i the Division of Community Development relat- ing to the First Bank Center is to extend the con- tract through March 31, 1983. Upon a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the request for Addendum II to a contract with the Division of Conuunity Development for funds relating to the First Bank Center was approved. e. C ssion approval requested for Resolution No. 670 accepting a deed fran the South Bend Community School Corporation for real property in Monroe COMMISSION APPROVED PRO- POSALS AND LOANS IN CON- NECTION WITH THE HOME- OWNERS EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM TO BERNICE PAYTON, AT 1625 FASSNACHT COMMISSION APPROVED AD- DENDUM II TO A CONTRACT WITH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDS RELATING TO FIRST SOURCE CENTER South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Mee ing - January 28, 1983 7. NEW BUSMSS (Continued) e. Continues... f. N Mrs. Kolata explained that this resolution re- lated to property north of Franklin School. South Bend Community School Corporation has agreed to selL us 1.65 acres at the cost of $17,975. This resolution states that we accept the deed for the pro rty allowing us to proceed with the closing on he property. Mr. Butler asked that the Resolution be clarified to show.that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission is purchasing the property at a price in excess of the School Corporation's appraisal. Upo a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 670 accepting a deed from the South Bend Community School Corporation for real property in Monroe Park was approved as amended. Comnission approval requested for a personal ro ert tax abatement request relative to an area ccmnonly referred to as 2930 Foundation Drive (South Bend Forge, Inc.). Mr. Herman Lee noted in the finding that the South Bend Forge, Inc., facility, located at 2930 Founda- tiai Drive, is economically or energy obsolete, and that obsolescence may lead to a decline in employ - men and tax revenues. This obsolescence has caused Sou Bend Forge to reduce its employment from 119 emp oyees to 73 and the addition of new equipment wil increase the employment level back to approxi- mat ly 120 employees and possibly 40 -50 more if there is 4 successful marketing of their products. Upon a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the tax abate- ment request for South Bend Forge, Inc., was favor- ably recommended to the Common Council. CSTtission discussion and action on Disposition Par el #14 in Monroe Park. Mrs Kolata explained that on September 10, 1982 the Commission accepted a bid from Christman Con- stniction for Parcel #14 in Monroe Park to be land- scaped in the short -term and to go for construction of a new office building in the long term. Before -10 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 670 IN CONNECTION WITH THE MONROE PARK DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION GAVE A FAVOR- ABLE RECOMMENDATION ON A TAX ABATEMENT REQUEST FOR 2930 FOUNDATION DRIVE AND FORWARDED IT TO THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Mee ing - January 28, 1983 7. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) g. UonPinuea .. . closing the sale Christman Construction indicated that they planned to use the property for parking and could not give Redevelopment a specific date as to when they would begin construction of the office. Mr. Butler noted that in further discussion with Christman they indicated that they are simply not in the position at this point in time to establish a s cific timetable that would be satisfactory to the staff. He stated that it is the staff's reccm- men ation that the action taken on September 10, 1982 awarding the bid to Christman Construction be rescinded. He stated that he has talked to Christ - man's attorney, Mr. Milt Johnson, and he indicated that they are not in a position to move forward and will not object to the rescission. Upoi a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the awarding of i bid for Disposition #14 in Monroe Park made on 3eptember 10, 1982 by Christman Construction was rescinded. There wore no progress reports. 9. NEXT C0�9MISSION MEETING 10. The n regularly scheduled Redevelopment Commission meeting will be held on Friday, February 11, 1983. ADJOURWENT There being no further business before the Commission, Mr. Pia ecki moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Donaldson seconded the motion -and it was unanimously carried The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. Is see R. Hunt COMMISSION RESCINDED THE SEPTEMBER 10, 1982 AWD OF A BID FOR DISPOSITION PARCEL #14 IN THE MONROE PARK DEVELOPMENT AREA NO PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING � • a: ►lul�i►MM