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Home My WebLink AboutRM 07-07-00SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING July 07, 2000 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Legal Counsel: 1308 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Matt Kahn, Member Mr. James Caldwell, Member Ms. Cheryl Greene Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mrs. Debi Perkins, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Alex Koenig, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Michael Giulioni, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Robert Case, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Hedy Robinson, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Mr. George Adler, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tom Nichol, Intern Mr. Jeff Meyers, Intern Others: Ms. Mary Beth Thompson, Housing Department Mr. Ron Akin, Mr. Matthew R. Buchanan, Precise Audio Mr. Jeffery Townsend, Precise Audio Mr. Andrew Newerth, CB Richard Ellis Mr. Brad Toothaker, CB Richard Ellis Pastor Jan Hall, River of Life Family Church Mr. John Coyne, Property Owner Ms. Mary Coyne, Property Owner -1- R South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2000. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda, and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2000. . CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2000 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted July 7, 2000 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Petty Cash $93.00 BDI $130.00 Federal Express $31.48 UPS $92.54 NIPSCO $6.18 ARCH $20.79 South Bend Tribune $35.09 American Electric Power $24.99 Business Systems Inc. $31.96 324 FUND Petty Cash $15.00 MeadowBrook Golf Group Inc. $664.10 Small Inc. $252,425.75 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND Michiana Rebuilders $2,000.00 Family & Children Center Properties $600.00 Meridian Title Corporation $292.75 Knapp Environmental Construction Service, Inc. $129,684.60 Petty Cash $94.00 Indiana Department of Environment Mgmt. $1,721.50 Meridian Title Corporation $400.00 Family & Children Center Properties $600.00 Huma Appraisal $625.00 DLZ Indiana, Inc. $1,190.00 -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 3. CLAIMS (CONT.) 424 TIF- SBCDA- BUILDING OPERATIONS NIPSCO Morris P.A.C. American Electric Power South Bend WaterWorks CB Richard Ellis W.W. Grainger Inc. Rainbow Int'l Carpet Cleaning All Phase Electric Supply Hills True Value C & S Service Rose Exterminator Company 424 TIF - SBCDA - BUILDING OPERATIONS Slutsky Peltz Michiana Lock & Key CB Richard Ellis CB Richarad Ellis Total All Claims Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted July 07, 2000, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Commission action requested to rescind approval of purchase of Lot 4P in the Blackthorn Corporate Park. (Crescent Michiana Properties) Mr. Inks noted that Crescent Michiana Properties is continuing to work with the Redevelopment staff and asked that the Commission table this issue until the next regular meeting on -3- $18.21 $2,037.41 $494.37 $159.67 $1,594.79 $33.35 $148.95 $71.40 $34.42 $75.00 $42.00 $2,909.12 $13.75 $535.33 $100.00 $399,046.50 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED JULY 07, 2000, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS ITEM 5.A WAS TABLED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued... September 1, 2000. There was no objection and the item was tabled to the September 1, 2000 meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1758 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan. Ms. Greene stated that Resolution No. 1758 amends the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan setting forth a list of properties to be acquired. She noted that the list of properties is as follows: property at 424 S. Michigan, which is a vacant lot, a parking lot that is located between Western and Main St. and is owned by Mary Coyne, property located at 316 South St. Joseph, and 320 South St. Joseph. The resolution also lists property at 710 N. Niles Ave., however, that property will not be included because the property owners did not receive notice about the public hearing. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Amended Resolution 1758. Mr. Akin asked about the property at 424 S. Michigan. Ms. Greene replied that the property was owned U.S.A. Washington D.C. and noted that the property is a grassy area. There being no other people who wished to speak, Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. -4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. Commission approval requested on Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1758. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION ADOPTED AMENDED Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the RESOLUTION NO. 1758 AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT Commission adopted Resolution No. 1758 AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN EXCLUDING Amending the South Bend Central Development PROPERTY LOCATED AT 710 N. NILES AVE. Area Development Plan, as amended to exclude the property at 710 N. Niles Ave.. c. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1777 supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic Development Area No. 1) Ms. Greene noted that Resolution No. 1777 is a supplemental appropriation resolution appropriating $1,940, 013.00 to make the semi- annual lease payment and public improvements in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Resolution 1777. There being no one who wished to speak, Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1777. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1777, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic Development Area No. 1) -5- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1777, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 1) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1778 supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Sample -Ewing Development Area). Ms. Greene noted that Resolution No. 1778 appropriates $421,713.00 to be used for local public improvements in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Resolution 1778. There be no one present who wished to speak, Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. f. Commission approval requested on Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1778. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1778, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Sample -Ewing Development Area) g. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1779 supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area). Ms. Greene noted that Resolution No. 1779 appropriates $1,346,717.00 for lease payments and local public improvements in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Amended Ir 'l COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1778, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. continued... Resolution 1779. There being no one present who wished to speak, Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. h. Commission approval requested on Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1779. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1779, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) i. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1780 approving the fair re -use value of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area, Lot No. 327. (Sample - Ewing Development Area) Ms. Greene noted that this resolution offers two halves of Lot 327 for $500.00 each and is to be used for residential purposes. Mr. Hunt asked where the property in question is located. Ms. Robinson noted that Lot No. 327 is located at 305 Broadway St. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1780 approving the fair re -use value of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area, Lot No. 327. (Sample -Ewing Development Area) -7- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1779, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO 1780 APPROVING THE FAIR RE -USE VALUE OF PROPERTY IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA, LOT NO. 327 (SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT. j. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1781 approving the fair re -use value of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area located at 701 E. Pennsylvania. (Sample -Ewing Development Area) Mr. Inks noted that the property is located at 701 E. Pennsylvania. The value is being set at $4,000 for 2,484 sq. ft. The proposed use is single family. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1781 approving the fair re -use value of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area, Lot No. 327. (Sample -Ewing Development Area) k. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1782 Amending Resolution No. 1725 setting the Maximum Salaries for 2000. Mr. Inks stated that there was one change that dictated the Amending of Resolution No. 1725: as a result of the reorganization in Redevelopment, the maximum part-time salary needed to be increased to $27/hr. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1782 Amending Resolution No. 1725, setting the Maximum Salaries for 2000. 1. Commission approval requested for Appeal on Signage in connection with property located at 218 W. Washington. (Old Kent Bank) -8- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1781 APPROVING THE FAIR RE -USE VALUE OF PROPERTY IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA, 701 E. PENNSYLVANIA (SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1782 APPROVING AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1725, SETTING THE MAXIMUM SALARIES FOR 2000 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1. continued... Mr. Inks noted that at issue is a proposed roof top sign on the old Tower Building. The Historic Preservation Commission has approved the sign, but the downtown design guidelines do not contemplate roof top signs which need to be larger to be seen. The proposed sign also has letters which exceed the size allowed in the guidelines. Mr. Hunt noted that every sign that has gone up downtown in the past 2 years has required a special exception to the guidelines. He suggested the staff consider a revision of the guidelines, so that it is not necessary to grant a special exception on a regular basis. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Appeal on Signage in connection with property located at 218 W. Washington. (Old Kent Bank) m. Commission approval requested for Phase I Environmental Assessment of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Crescent Ave. Properties) Mr. Giulioni stated that the Redevelopment staff had received four (4) proposals for the Phase I Environmental Assessment for the Crescent Ave. property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. He stated that the proposals were as follows: (1) Heartland Environmental Associates, Inc. for $1,100; (2) Envirocorp, Inc. for $1,400; (3) Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. for $1,500; and (4) EIS Environmental Engineers, Inc. for $1,800. Mr. Giulioni stated that all proposals stated that the work will follow &I COMMISSION APPROVED THE APPEAL ON SIGNAGE IN CONNECTION WITH PROPERTY LOCATED AT 218 W. WASHINGTON (OLD KENT BANK) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) m. continued... ASTM guidelines. He noted that the staff recommends accepting the lowest priced proposal from Heartland Environmental Associates, Inc. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Heartland Environmental Associates for $1,100.00 for a Phase I Environmental Assessment of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Crescent Ave. Properties) n. Commission approval requested for professional appraisal services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Crescent Ave. Properties) Mr. Giulioni noted that due to the weather, certified appraisers were unavailable at this time and asked that the item be tabled. o. Staff report on the lease of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Michigan St. Shops, Retail Space #2, Precise Audio) Mr. Giulioni stated that Precise Audio has proposed to lease the Michigan St. storefront in the Leighton Garage previously used as the construction office. He stated that the term of the lease is 3 years and 3 months at a graduated lease rate of $9.25 per sq. ft. for the first year, $9.75 per sq. ft. for the second year, and $10.25 per sp. ft. for the third year. In addition, as with previous lease arrangements, 3 months of lease abatement will be provided. Mr. Giulioni noted that the use is appropriate and complements other -10- COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM HEARTLAND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES FOR $1,100.00 FOR A PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (CRESCENT AVE. PROPERTIES) COMMISSION TABLED ITEM 6N TO THE NEXT MEETING ON JULY 21, 2000 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) o. continued... downtown businesses. Mr. Newerth from CB Richard Ellis, introduced Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Townsend, who represented Precise Audio. Mr. Hunt asked what the timeframe of the opening would be. Mr. Buchanan stated that upon approval from the Commission, they were looking at opening in 2 to 3 weeks. He noted that they wanted to remodel the building to give it a more up scale look. Mr. Kahn ask about Voice Stream, a service that Precise Audio will be providing. Mr. Townsend noted that it was a new company that will offer cheaper rates, more features for your phone and personal use. Mr. Buchanan added that Voice Stream was only new in this area and that they own 30% of the market share of the cell phones in America. Ms. Jones asked what the year -to -date sales were. Mr. Buchanan stated that their year -to -date sales were approximately $45,000. They anticipate an increase in sales to $100,000 to $125,000 the first year. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the lease of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Michigan St. Shops, Retail Space 42, Precise Audio) p. Commission approval requested for disposition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Parcels M -19, 5 & 6 to River of Life Family Church) -11- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LEASE OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (MICHIGAN STREET SHOPS, RETAIL SPACE #2, PRECISE AUDIO) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) p. continued... Mr. Guilioni noted that the property is located on the northwest corner of St. Joseph and Bronson Streets. He stated that the parcels were to be conveyed to the River of Life Family Church for the purpose of a permanent parking lot to serve the church and its congregation. Mr. Guilioni also noted that the proposed landscape improvements still need to be provided to the Commission. He recommended that the Commission approved this disposition, subject to the staff approving the landscaping plan. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the disposition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area, subject to staff approval of the landscaping plan. (Parcels M -19, 5 & 6 to River of Life Family Church) q. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 908 9081 Yz South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services) Marybeth Thompson explained that under the Rental Rehab Program 10% of the original loan is forgiven each year if the conditions of the program are met. This Certificate of Waiver is for Neighborhood Housing Services for property at 908 -908 %Z South Bend Avenue. The amount to be waived is $1,600 as of January 27, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan -12- COMMISSION APPROVED THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (PARCELS M -19, 5 & 6 TO RIVER OF LIFE FAMILY CHURCH) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 908 -908 'h SOUTH BEND AVENUE (NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS q. continued... Program for property located at 908 -908 %2 South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services) r. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 916 South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services) Ms. Thompson noted that this Certificate of Waiver is for $850 as of January 27, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 916 South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services) s. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 732 S. Grant Street. (Sabrina Butler) Ms. Thompson noted that the request is for home repairs in connection with the Loan and Grant Program. The grant amount is $7,500. The loan amount is $4,300 at 0% interest. There is no monthly payment. The balance will be due upon sale of property. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved request for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 732 S. Grant St. (Sabrina Butler) -13- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 916 SOUTH BEND AVENUE (NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES) COMMISSION APPROVED REQUEST FOR LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 732 S. GRANT ST. (SABRINA BUTLER) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) t. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1525 W. Linden. (Arthur Lawrence) Ms. Thompson stated that the loan is secured by a mortgage, so the home is used as collateral and if anything happens to the client, recovery can be made through sale of the property. The amount of the grant is $4,845.50. The amount of the loan is $5,050 at 0% interest. Monthly payments are $42.08 for a term of 10 years. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved request for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1525 W. Linden. (Arthur Lawrence) u. Commission approval requested for Mutual Release between the Redevelopment Commission and Mr. Joe Poul. (Legal Department) Ms. Greene noted that Mr. Poul was a property owner for four (4) separate properties that were subject to two separate condemnation proceedings. We subsequently entered into a settlement agreement with him in order to settle all disputes related to the two outstanding condemnations. She stated that this release provides that the Commission will pay a certain sum of money and release its claims against Mr. Poul and he will in turn release his claims against the Commission. This will close out the two condemnation files and settle the case. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the -14- COMMISSION APPROVED REQUEST FOR LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1525 W. LINDEN (ARTHUR LAWRENCE) COMMISSION APPROVED REQUEST FOR MUTUAL RELEASE BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) u. continued... Commission approved the request for Mutual Release between the Redevelopment Commission and Mr. Joe Poul. (Legal Department) v. Commission approval requested for Execution of the Leighton Plaza Garage Parking Agreement. Ms. Greene noted that this item was on the May 19, 2000 agenda and was approved at that time. It was placed on the present agenda in error. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Rock reported that Eagle Way is under construction. Mr. Case reported that they are getting very close to constructing another road to open 60 acres. Mr. Inks noted that Alex Koenig has moved to the Community Development Division. His office is now located in the old First Bank Building. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for July 21, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. -15- MR. JOE POUL (LEGAL DEPARTMENT) ITEM 6.V PLACED ON AGENDA IN ERROR PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 07, 2000 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Faccenda made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Jones seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President -16- ADJOURNMENT S- �- Don Inks, Director