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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6A(3) & (4)Community & Economic �2 A(3) d(#) � vru Development', 227 West Jefferson, Suite 1200, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021 To: South Bend Redevelopment Commission From: Jitin Kain, Senior CED Specialist Subject: Confirming Resolution 3102: Adoption of the Howard Park Neighborhood Master Plan and amending the SBCDA Plan Date: November 1, 2012 Attached with this memo is Resolution 3102 confirming a resolution adopting the Howard Park Neighborhood Master Plan and amending the South Bend Central Development Area Plan. The amendment adopts portions of the Howard Park Neighborhood Plan that lie within the current development area boundaries. The Howard Park Neighborhood of South Bend has the potential to become an exciting, dynamic urban neighborhood and is poised for private sector investment and development of its infill properties. The approval process for amending the SBCDA Plan followed the following schedule: Thursday, August 16 Declaratory Resolution approved by the Redevelopment Commission Tuesday, August 21 Area Plan Commission approval Monday, September 24 Common Council approval Thursday, November 8 Presentation of Confirming Resolution & Public Hearing Staff requests approval of the attached Resolution 3102 to complete the process to adopt the Howard Park Neighborhood Master Plan and amend the South Bend Central Development Area Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 3102 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONFIRMING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HOWARD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN AND AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the "Commission "), the governing body of the South Bend Department of Redevelopment, at a meeting held on August 16, 2012, approved and adopted its Resolution No. 3064 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ADOPTING THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE HOWARD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD" (the "Declaratory Resolution "); and WHEREAS, the Declaratory Resolution began the process of amending the South Bend Central Development Area Plan (the "Plan Amendment "), all within the meaning of the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as amended, which has been codified in Indiana Code 36 -7 -14 et. seq. (the "Act "); and WHEREAS, the St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission (the "Plan Commission "), which is the duly designated and acting planning body for the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City'), on August 21, 2012, adopted a resolution, which is its written order approving the Declaratory Resolution and the Plan Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission, by said written order, has certified that the Declaratory Resolution and the Plan Amendment conform to the general plan of development for the City; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City (the "Common Council ") on September 24, 2012, adopted a Resolution approving the written order of the Plan Commission; and WHEREAS, the Commission caused to be published a Notice of Public Hearing concerning the Plan Amendment on October 19, 2012, in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News, respectively, and made all required filings with governmental agencies and officers pursuant to and in accordance with Section 17(b) and/or (c) of the Act; and WHEREAS, at a hearing held by the Commission on November 8, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., local time, on the 13th Floor of the County -City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, the Commission heard all the persons interested in the proceedings and received any written remonstrances and objections that had been filed and, considered those remonstrances and objections, if any, and such other evidence presented; and WHEREAS, the Commission now desires to confirm the Declaratory Resolution and to adopt and confirm the Plan Amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission as follows: 1. After considering the evidence presented at the public hearing on November 8, 2012, the Commission hereby confirms the Declaratory Resolution and finds that the proposed amendment to the Development Plan and to Resolution No. 737, as amended, is reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the Development Plan and to Resolution No. 737, as amended, respectively, and the purposes of the Act. 2. The Commission finds that the Development Plan, as amended, and Resolution No. 737, as amended and as hereby further amended, conforms to the comprehensive plan of the City. 3. The Commission hereby determines that the public health and welfare will be benefited by the accomplishment of the Plan Amendment. 5. The Commission hereby determines that the accomplishment of the Plan Amendment will be of public utility and benefit as measured by: a) the attraction or retention of permanent jobs; b) an increase in the property base; C) improved diversity of the economic base; and d) other similar public benefits. 6. The proposed amendment to the Development Plan is in all respects approved. 8. This Resolution constitutes final action pursuant to Indiana Code 36- 7- 14 -17(d) by the Commission determining the public utility and benefit of the proposed project and confirming the Declaratory Resolution. 9. The Secretary is directed to record this Resolution pursuant to the requirements of Indiana Code 36- 7- 14- 17(d). 10. The Secretary is directed to file a certified copy of said Development Plan, as amended, with the minutes of this meeting. 11. The Secretary is hereby further directed to record this Resolution with the office of the St. Joseph County Recorder. 12. All other findings, determinations and conclusions in Resolution No. 737, as amended, shall remain as stated therein. 13. All prior orders or resolutions inconsistent with this Resolution are hereby rescinded, revoked and repealed to the extent such orders or resolutions are inconsistent with this Resolution. 14. The United States of America is hereby assured of full compliance by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission with regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended. 15. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Commission. Adopted at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on November 8, 2012, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT Printed Name and Title South Bend Redevelopment Commission ATTEST: Printed Name and Title South Bend Redevelopment Commission (Signature Page to Resolution No. 3102)