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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 04-28-89µ April 28, 10:00 a.m. Presiding < 1. 2. Bureau News Others: L�m Mr. 13th Wr ial . Mr. F. Jay Nimtz President 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Vice President Mr. Raman J. Piasecki, Secretary Mr. Sandy Combs, Assistant Secretary Absent: Mr. Michael Donoho Ms. Carolyn Pfotenhauer orient Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Office Manager Mr. Rick Pitts, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Iarry Koepfle, Econ. Development Specialist Assistance Staff: Mr. David Norris, W. Washington Program Manager Housing Staff: Mr. Ted Ieverman Ms. Pam Shabazz Mr. Howard Dukes, South Bend Tribune Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Gilberts Ms. Eugenia Rmboy, WWCRP Ms. Gladys Muhammad, South Bend Heritage Mr. Neil Gilbert, South Bend Heritage Ms. Elena Tyler, WWCRP Mr. Ben Tyler, WWCRP Ms. Sue Hockman, WWCRP Mr. James Cronk announced that the Executive Session held prior to the meeting would be following adjourtment of the Regular Meeting. noted that the minutes of the April ng were transcribed verbatim. Upon a motion made by Mr. Piasecki, seconded by Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Meeting of an •• r • •••• �• i u South Bend Redevelopment CoYmnission Regular Mee ing - April 28, 1989 3. APPRO OF CLAIM (Cont.) Thursda , April 13, 1989, were approved. Petrole mn Traders $ 31.36 Star TeTporary Services 85.14 Zang Trm 300.00 Businesr. Systems 308.26 Peggy F crest 720.00 General Fund 365.81 Hoosier Photo Service 3,388.28 Petty Cash (John March) 49.62 Plastimatic Arts Corp. 89.00 Spe-Dee Print 17.90 Tray re 253.00 United Parcel Service 25.50 National Develop3nent Council 595.00 Total Aftin 1989 $ 6,228.87 Howard Park Hardware $ 14.43 Total T.I.F. 1985 $ 14.43 Peirce & Associates $ 135.00 Seifer Safe & Lock 75.32 Stalkers Heating & Air Coed. 549.00 Total T.I.F. 1986 $ 759.32 Valley Ehgineering Consultants $ 3,700.00 Total T.I.F. 1988 $ 3,700.00 Grand tal $ 10,702.62 Upon a Mr. Ca Conmis, submit orderer 1989 t lotion made by Ms. Auburn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIM s and unanimously carried, the SUBMITTED APRIL 17 AND APRIL 24, on formally approved the claims 1989 AND ORDERED CHECKS DATED d April 17 and April 24, 1989 and APRIL 21 AND APRIL 28, 1989 TO BE checks dated April 21 and April 28, RELEASED be released. -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meoting - April 28, 1989 4. 5. W a. micas on tram relix owslev. ;. Kolata noted that the Commissioners I all received copies of the mmication from Felix Owsley, nforcing the points he had made in position to the Comprehensive .ghborhood Preservation and elopment Plan for the Near Westside .ghborhood at the April 13th meeting. refore, she asked permission to not d the letter aloud. Mr. Nimtz asked there were any objections to the ter not being read aloud and there e none. A copy of Mr. Owsley's :ter is attached to these minutes. There Was no old business a. Kolata noted that items 6.a., 6.b., 6.c. all relate to the beginning of acquisition process in the West ington- Chapin Development Area. owing the presentation of the Tehensive Plan, which suggests the .isition of property in the area, the step is to have the appropriate ey, title, and appraisal work done those properties. .owing the presentation of the ►rehensive Plan, the Commission asked more specific identification of the erties proposed for acquisition. Norris pointed out the targeted erties on maps. Mr. Norris noted that the redevelopment of Eort in the neighborhood would take place in two phases. Phase one will a West Washington Street. Phase -3- COMMUNICATION FROM FELIX OWSLEY TUE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend edevelcpment Commission Regular M ing - April 28, 1989 6. NEW WgINFSS (Cont.) will address Chapin Street. The P proposes for the Commission to Lire all of the property between Elm et and Studebaker on West angton. Not every property to be Bred is intended for demolition. WWCRP has asked that the CoYmnission rider the reuse potential of some of buildings: some of the commercial dings on Elm Street, the former locks building, the Tudor style ding, the former Nyikos' Bar and the ercial structure right next to it, the HRP Construction Co. building d by Slutsky Peltz. y all of the buildings intended for sition are vacant, with the +tion of Rozelle's Ribs, a barber Little Johnny's, BRP Construction, y's Liquor, and one residential phase two, the proposed acquisition >ng Chapin Street is all of the east le between Jefferson and the first .ey north of Western Avenue, except taker's Fish Market and the taurant next to it. on the west side Chapin, the proposed acquisition .lodes the vacant land at 223 -225 S. Lpin and the vacant land at 810 W. arras. The WWCRP is proposing that the d bank be relocated to the restaurant the corner of Chapin and Napier and Lt some c commrcial reuse be found for house at 306 S. Chapin. Norris noted that the map in the .fished Comprehensive Neighborhood nervation and Development Plan for Near Westside Neighborhood does not Lrately reflect the proposed reuse of of the commercial buildings, most cably the Sandock's building. The will have the consultant update information. -4- �O1 South Bend Regular Me 6. NEW BU' a. coy L elopient Commission - April 28, 1989 (Cont.) . Nimtz asked if there were any estions from the audience. There were questions. Kolata noted that the Plan is not up official adoption at this time. The velopment Plan cannot be amended 1 the appraisals are completed. ver, she indicated that some of the issioners asked if the commission ld show its support for the rehensive Plan. Mr. Nimtz affirmed the Co mttission would like to sate its support. I a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Combs and unanimously carried, the fission stated that they look with 1r on the Comprehensive Neighborhood lervation and DevelopTent Plan for Near Westside Neighborhood as it was rented and intends to move forward xds developing and approving a final I, recognizing that there may be .fications and changes in the Plan as Auburn noted that the level of lhborhood involvement in the Plan was -itical factor in the Commission's sort of the Plan. She stated that wants to see that dialogue continue. Ms Auburn also noted that the Ccm.mission wants to insure that any reLocation or rehab of viable businesses in the area is very sensitive to mairrtainirxg those businesses' integrity and sales. Mr Nimtz coed the leadership which was displayed and the hard work that was into the Plan by the individuals and ortranizations involved. Mr Norris listed proposals for the su�vey work in the West Washington -5- • • - • I as 1' • � ICI � �I •' 181 •' 1 •' a. el 1:•- ••0 ' .... • al I hi r• . a• r I I few 16. FEY M N., 101. P .. :1 hN A NN • South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meoting - April 28, 1989 6. NEW MINES S (Cont.) a. continuect... Pol C. a. Ken Herceg proposed to do the vey work for $210 per lot, Peirce & ociates proposed a cost of $200 per ., Valley Engineering Consultants posed a cost of $150 per lot and Cole ociates proposed $100 per lot. Based Cole Associates being the low bidder, . staff recommendation is to award the vey work for phase one to Cole ociates for a total cost of $5,000. �n a motion by Mr. Combs, seconded by COrMIISSION AWARDED THE SURVEY Piasecki and unanimously carried, WORK FOR PHASE ONE OF THE Commission awarded the survey work MR3P ENSIVE PLAN FOR THE WEST phase one of the Comprehensive Plan WASHINGTON DEVELOPMENT AREA TO the West Washington Development Area COLE ASSOCIATES FOR $5,000 Cole Associates for $5,000. . Norris noted that two proposals were received for the title work. Both St. Joseph Title Corporation and Abstract and Title Company proposed to do the work for $125 per parcel. St. Joseph Ti ae indicated that they could complete work on phase one within 15 working da rs. Abstract and Title indicated that th y could complete the work within 35 wo king days. Based on the time to lete, the staff reccnmiendation is to aw ird the work to St. Joseph Title Co ration for a total cost of $6,250. i a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Combs and unanimously carried, the fission awarded the title work for e one of the Ccmnprehensive Plan in West Washington Development Area to Joseph Title Corporation for $6,250. BU : COM USSION AWARDED THE TITLE WORK FOR PHASE ONE OF THE COMPREEENSIVE PLAN IN THE WEST iiASII NGION DEVELOPMENT AREA TO ST. JOSEPH TITLE CORPORATION FOR $6,250 South Bend Redevelcpgment Commission r ^, Regular Meoting - April 28, 1989 6. NEW BUM INF55 (Cont.) C. conrinuea... . Norris noted that two proposals were ceived for the appraisal work. Jerome Michaels proposed to do the work for ,000 per commercial property, $300 per cant lot, and $500 per residential operty for a total estimated cost for ase one of $70,000. R.E. McCloskey d Associates proposed to do the work r $1800 per commercial property, $300 r vacant lot, $500 per single family elling, and $900 per multi- family elling for a total estimated cost for ase one of $50,000. Norris noted that two appraisals are led and that, although proposals were ht from five appraisers, only Mr. aels and Mr. McCloskey responded. e� . Kolata asked if there had been any discussion with Mr. Michaels to see if he would lower his coum ercial price. Ift. Norris responded that he had not discussed with him the possibility of a 1 er price. H Kolata suggested awarding to R.E. 'loskey at this time and asking Jerome haels if he would consider bringing commercial price in line with that R.E. McCloskey. The Commission asked t the proposal from Mr. Michaels be Tied over to the next meeting and ected the staff to discuss the posal with Mr. Michaels. n a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Coombs and unanimously carried, the mission awarded the appraisal work phase one of the Development Plan the West Washington - Chapin elopment Area to R.E. McCloskey for estimated cost of $50,000. -7- � � •• ICI •• � V 9M COD '09 I N-1 V 14 FTV 40IS *F. • 11 • 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meoting - April 28, 1989 6. NEW DMINESS (Cont.) d. continued... i Freidline John Freidline W. Washington n ,905,909 INW $ 96,876.00 $108,000.00 Mys. Kolata noted that the Commission would like to postpone until the next meting consideration of the Rental Rehab loan for the property located at 8 3 W. Washington. . Nimtz asked if there was any jection to postponing consideration of is until the next meeting. There was objection and the item was continued. Kolata asked Ms. Shabazz to explain unique financing arranged for this tal rehab loan at 901, 905, and 909 mlriwav West. Shabazz explained that the erties are three duplexes. The Job ning Program is contributing to the .ing because the building trades will raining electricians, plumbers, etc. na the course of the rehab. Kolata noted that this is a pilot ram with the Building Trades /= lvement. She ccuplemented Mark ho of the IBEW for all the time and rt he has put into making this ect work. Ms. Kolata noted that the C mmission is being asked to approve the $45,000 Rental Rehab Lean and to award the rehab $52,800 (private) $44,500 (public) $18,680 (private) $45,000 (public) $18,680 (CDBG) $36,440 (JTP) South Bend Redevelopment Carmnission Regular Meoting - April 28, 1989 6. NEW WAINESS (Cont.) d. cdntinued... tract to the HDC for $108,000. She ed that the Rental Rehab Doan is a givable loan at the rate of 10% per r aver a ten year period, as long as property is available for rent to and moderate income individuals and long as it meets Code standards each r. . Kolata noted that Mr. Piasecki is a rid member of the Housing Development ooration and has a conflict of Brest on this item. . Auburn asked about the difference tween the cost estimate at $118,800 d the HDC proposal at $108,000. Ms. abazz explained that the cost estimate s profit built into it for the general ntractor. The HDC is not trying to ke a profit, but to cut costs. The oposal reflects the savings. . Gilbert asked what percentage the gets for its general contracting. Shabazz responded that it takes no n a motion by Mr. Combs, seconded by COMUSSION APPROVED THE $45,000 Auburn and unanimously carried, the PM?rAL REHAB IRAN TO THE HOUSING mission approved the $45,000 Rental DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ab Loan to the Housing Development PROPERTY LOCATED AT 901, 905 AND poration. Mr. Piasecki did not vote 909 LNCOLNWAY WEST this item. Auburn questioned the apparent xepancy between the $108,000 asal listed on the agenda and x,800 listed on the cover letter. Leverman responded that the $118,000 udes a contingency fund of $10,800. Kolata noted that if the :ingency fund ever needed to be t, it would have to be approved for nditure, either now or later. m._ South BendRedevelopment Commission Regular Meoting - April 28, 1989 6. NEW gNINESS (Cont.) 7. d. cdntinued... .n a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Combs and unanimously carried, the mission awarded the construction tract to the Housing Development poration for their proposal of .8,800, including a $10,800 tingency. Mr. Piasecki did not vote this item. Mr. N' z recognized Robert Hunt and Carter Wolf to explain a request they would be making of the Commission at a later date. Mr. Wolf explained that Center City Associates would like to amend their contract with the Commission for the Shoppers' Park Free parking lot. The lot is losing approximately $9,000 per year. Although it was no intended to be profit generating, its purpose was to provide parking for customers of the downtown merchants. Center City Associates' proposal will be to amend the Contract so that businesses which contribute to CCA may offer free parking to their customers through a validation procedure. Any other customers would ive one hour of free parking and pay fu any additional parking. Mr. Rctert Hunt, Chairman of the Downtown Merchants Committee supported Mr. Wolf's propose 1. He stated that the lot is not sere' the constituency it was intended for. Preseni ly, it offers two hours of free parking to anyone, including visitors to the County ity Building and the County Courthcise. Me validation process would both provide an incentive for membership in CCA and supply the merchants with a positive Promoti nal item. Mr. Nintz directed that this item be put on the agenda for the next meeting. -10- •• r • r• `• ulb I !• • • -• • 1 • of •. Iii !` -! -• • I %400-lt 114 DI -01A) 114 611 South Benda (Redevelopment Camnission Regular Meoting - April 28, 1989 Mrs. lata admowledged the outstanding job Mrs. 'pps did transcribing the minutes of the Ap it 13 meeting. Mrs. lata noted that Kathryn Baumgartner was honored on April 27 at the YWCA Tribute to Women dinner. Mrs. K lata also noted that Rick Pitts has submitted his resignation and will be leaving the Derartment on May 5 to go into thereal estate appraisal business on his own. Mr. Pitts Explained that he has been working toward this goal for a long time. Although it is thing he is looking forward to, he indicated that he will miss working for the Department. He intends to continue to be involved with Center City Associates and the Mr. N' comwnded Ms. Baumgartner for the honor she has brought to the Ca mission and the Buteau of Housing programs, particularly the Homeless Shelter. Mr. N' z also recognized the contributions of Mr. Pitts toward the programs of the Department and wished him well in his future Mrs. Kclata noted that there has been some site pxeparation work on the Niles Avenue site awarded to Holladay Corporation. The Design Review Caamnittee approved the project on April 27. Mrs. Kclata noted that The Pointe at St. Joseph was moving along well and the first buildirg would be ready for rental in Sep tenter. The large building along LaSalle is targeted for November. Lynn Weber has cornpl ted the quality and speed of the cons ion work force. Mr. t is Rs asked about the schedule for the garage. Mrs. Kolata responded that little behind schedule, but should be _d in August. -11- South Bend Redevelopment Ccm ission Regular Meeting - April 28, 1989 7. PROMRESS REPORTS (Cont.) Ms. Braboy expressed appreciation to the Commis ion for their support of the West W n- Chapin Revitalization Project, Inc. Is Comprehensive Plan. She also wed Ann Kolata for a superb job she did on as a panel member addressing Econcmic Development for Women. W a The n Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment commis ion is scheduled for May 12, 1989, at 10:00 a.m. There being no further business to come before the Conmmission, Mr. Combs made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. 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Vf > O r D � HARRI$ON COTTAGE GROVE v�GUSHING °a K TSMAN j CT LELANO z L a -a GRA a/ S 0 o� CHERRY ST z }{c $T -T, ST�,,j Im —_� "�•�� WALN � ~ m D M LE I ENE S T� a LAUREL. t_ T m O CHAPIN M ]OTT Y'7�- Q D T Y LC.'� WMS7 1 o I I I I N 4L� E� ARLISIEL DSaOtE U CJ) lZ HUEY U I� 0 EIN o lF U( I aUU ADAMS BIRDSELLam ` T STUOEBA,•E� 50-- T rn n n o tD$PRU O N T i, • Z ELM Z L j U U L r � 3 s z Z -, HUEY T ES:T n _ m tNr�71 JOHNSON r�LD�] U K_F ,,, r KN ISO n- °'� m coLL, (_ D �,r WILBtR I� aV 1 S T. _ STUDE9axER I—ST PAGIN I \ n � C' U CL IO A', m m VEL AND ~ l AV , � 8l aIN St $T PAUL ST S • • r ST. U• • • • • • • SCOTT T. TAYLOR WILLIACMS ;T 3T c ALLEN ST. / r L SHERMAN AVE. Vf > O r D � HARRI$ON COTTAGE GROVE v�GUSHING °a K TSMAN j CT LELANO z 1. Residential Areas Residential areas extend from Scott and Taylor Streets on the east to Cherry and Bir sell streets on the west and include the residential properties west of Birdsell and north of Washington Street. The area is predominantly single - family in charac- ter with two - family residential uses distributed throughout the area. Multi - family residential building exist in scattered locations. The residential area includes and is well served by several churches, the Hansel Community Center, and by other public and semi - public uses. Recreational facilities within the neighborhood are limited to twc small tot lots. The Natatorium located on Washington Street was once the premier recreational facility for the City, but it has been closed for several years. Recent surveys indicate that the area contains ,a. -- total —ef A56 residential buildings. Of these, 154 are basic�lly sound and - wellimai.ntained, 276 are deteriorating and in \. need of minor repair tt 173 are deteriorating - -. -.and in need of major repair, 35 are structurally substaadta� and rehabilitation may not be economically feasible, and 20 iire vacant and boarded -up. Although a limited number of scattered vacant par- cels exist within the Historic District, a large number of vacant sites ranging in size from single lots to one - quarter and one -half block areas are distributed throughout i the remainder of the area. o The real estate category with the strongest potential is residential real estate. The study area is very attractive for low- and moderate- income families seeking to purchase a first home. The area is also attractive for low- and moderate - income renters. o Further investments in both renter- and owner - occupied housing rehabilitation would benefit the area by making the area more attractive and preserving the housing stock. Given the incomes of area owner- occupants and renters, continued availability and possible expansion of.- public rehabilitation financing programs will be needed to encourage housing rehabilitation. o Within the study area's historic district, investment continues in substantial housing improvements. Encouragement of housing rehabilitation by young families seeking affordable older homes will further stabilize the Near Westside Neighborhood and strengthen the demand for resales of renovated homes. o The feasibility of building new rental or owner- occupied housing in the study__area _is._1_imited -.. .5u -7'Q �� Given local construction costs, it is unlikely that new housing can be built with acceptable lZa� -13oo W sales prices or rent levels unless major publ. ic_ subsidie-s._ are proyi c ed. New market -rate_ units ia_h rents or purchase prices adequate to coverer . ll development costs would not be marketable in ..the study area in the near future. o Retail development potential in new or rehabilitated buildings within the study area exists primarily along major thoroughfares such as Lincolnway and Western Avenue. There is__little j support for additional retail establishments .in t es u y area's former commercial concentrations along Washington and Chapin streets.