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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-12 Council Agenda & Packet AGENDA SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012 7 : 00 P.M. 1 . INVOCATION -- REV. JANICE HALL 2 . PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3 . ROLL CALL 4 . REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5 . SPECIAL BUSINESS 6 . REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES 7 . RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME. BILL NO. 38-12 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3529 AND 3527 WESTERN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46619, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 48-12 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6420 US 31 S. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT #6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 50-12 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2222 WEST WASHINGTON, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO (2) IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, 'INDIANA 51-12 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1243 & 1247 CAMPEAU, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 62-12 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 3 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING AMBULANCE/MEDICAL USER FEES AND DEDICATED FUND 8 . BILLS, THIRD READING TIME: BILL NO. 38-12 THIRD READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3529 AND 3527 WESTERN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46619 , COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 48-12 THIRD READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6420 US 31 S . SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT #6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, .INDIANA 50-12 THIRD READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2222 WEST WASHINGTON, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO (2) IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 51-12 THIRD READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1243 & 1247 CAMPEAU, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 62-12 THIRD READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 3 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING AMBULANCE/MEDICAL USER FEES AND DEDICATED FUND 9 . RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 12-81 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1038 NOTRE DAME AVENUE AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR DAVID W. & MARY B. MURPHY 12-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3300 N. KENMORE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR EW MARINE, INC. DBA INDIANA ROTOMOLDING, INC. 12-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ON BEHALF OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT COALITION FOR A BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT 12-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE SOUTH BEND CITY ADMINISTRATION TO UTILIZE MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CURBS AND SIDEWALK PROGRAM WHEN WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS 10 . BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 63-12 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1017 WEST INDIANA AVENUE, 1527 KEMBLE STREET, 1531 KEMBLE STREET AND THE VACANT PROPERTY SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO 1531 KEMBLE ,STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46614, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 11 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 . BILL NO. 74--11 - AMEND CHAPTER 21- TO ALLOW CHICKENS- CONTINUE UNTIL THE DECEMBER 10TH MEETING. 12 . NEW BUSINESS 13 . PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14 . ADJOURNMENT TIME: NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services are Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible. I JOHN W. BYORNI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY MAGLIO,ZZI DEPUTY DIRECTOR AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 227 W.JEFFERSON BLVD. ROOM 1 140 COUNTY--CfTY BLDG. SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601 (574) 235-9571 September 19,2012 The Honorable Council of the City of South Bend 00 4th Floor,County-City Building South Bend,IN 46601 RE: A proposed ordinance of Parwinder Kaur&Singh Harjinder and Barbara Dockery to zone from MU Mixed Use District to LB Local Business District,property located at 3529 and 3527 Western Avenue,City of South Bend -APC#2645-12 Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of Parwinder Kaur&Singh Harjinder and Barbara Dockery was legally advertised on Thursday, September 6,2012 and that the Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on Tuesday, September 18,2012 took the following action: Upon a motion by Karl King,being seconded by John McNamara and unanimously carried, the proposed ordinance of Parwinder Kaur,Singh Harjinder and Barbara Dockery to zone from MU Mixed Use District to LB Local Business District,property located at 3529 and 3527 Western Avenue,City of South Bend is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Western Avenue is a major east/west traffic corridor,with a wide variety of well established business and commercial uses in the immediate vicinity. The expansion of this site will provide additional neighborhood services and upgrade Kenmore Street with safer traffic control and pedestrian access. The proposed ordinance of Parwinder Kaur,Singh Harjinder and Barbara Dockery for a Special Exception Use for a gasoline service station on property located at 3527 and 3529 Western Avenue,City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The,Special Exception Use meets the standards for approval of a Special Exception Use in that new curbing and sidewalks will support public safety;the expansion of an existing business should not affect the adjacent property values;the general character of Western Avenue is a commercial corridor with a mix of business and commercial uses,and that City Plan objectives arc being met in providing for a range of mixed uses. PLEASE NOTE that the Ordinance has been amended by the petitioner and is different than that used for the Common Council's first reading. The amended Ordinance was legally advertised and heard by the Area Plan Commission. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing,and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Sincerely, hn W. Byomi 4 Attachment CC: Parwinder Kaur&Singh Harjinder Barbara Dockery Danch,Harper&Associates SERVING:ST,)OSEPH COUNTY.SOUTH BEND,LAKEVILLE.NEW CARLISLE,NORTH LIBERTY.OSCEOLA& ROSELAND www.stioseph cou ntyind i a na.conl/Ai°eaplan Staff ff Roort APC# 2645-12 Owner: Prwinder Kaur&Singh Harjinder Location: 3529 and 3527 Western Avenue Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Requested Action: The petitioner is requesting a zone change from MU Mixed Use District to LB Local Business District; a Special Exception Use to allow a gasoline service station; and eleven variances to allow a convenience store with a gasoline service station facility. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is an existing convenience store and a single family home. North: To the north across the alley are single family homes and a church zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District. East: To the east is a vacant house with a business front zoned MU Mixed Use District, and a body shop zoned LB Local Business District. South: To the south, across Western Avenue, is a parking lot zoned LB Local Business District. To the southwest is a vacant commercial business zoned MU Mixed Use District. West: To the west is a convenience store zoned LB Local Business District. District uses and development standards: The "LB" Local Business District is established to provide for small business groupings located outside of the village style mixed use concept and which provide for the full range of convenience uses necessary to meet the daily needs of nearby residential neighborhoods. Permitted uses within the "LB" Districts are regulated in character to assure harmonious development with the nearby residential districts served and are limited in size and scale to promote pedestrian access. Site plan description: The total area of the two lots is approximately 1/4 of an acre. There is an existing 1,733 square foot convenience store building covering 17% of the site. Gasoline pumps and nine parking spaces are proposed,covering 73%of the site. Zoning and land use history do trends: The property at the northeast corner of Western and Wellington was rezoned to CB Community Business District for automotive related uses in 2010. Prior to the map change in 2004 the north side of Western, from Chicago to Meade, was all zoned C Commercial. Traffic and transportation considerations: Western has four lanes. Kenmore has two lanes. Utilities: The property is currently served by public water and public sewer. Additional information: (Agency comments) The City Engineer commented the parking spaces and aisles were not the correct width (see variances.) The Department of Community and Economic Development supports the expansion of an existing business and the redevelopment of Western Avenue property. Parwinder Kaur& Singh Hadinder #2645-12 Page 1 of 4 Staff Comments: This is a combined public hearing procedure, which includes a rezoning, a special exception use and a number of variances from the development standards. The Commission will forward the rezoning and the Special Exception Use to the Council with or without a recommendation, and either approve or deny the variances. The rezoning is from MU Mixed Use District to LB Local Business District. The Special Exception Use is for a gasoline service station. In addition the rezoning and special exception, the petitioner is also requesting the following I 1 variances: 1) from the requirement of providing perimeter trees at a minimum rate of one over- story deciduous tree every forty feet to providing a minimum of two trees in the parkway of Kenmore on the west side of the site and one tree along the north property line; 2) from the requirement of providing a minimum of a six foot wide landscape planting area along the Western Avenue fagade of the existing building to no landscaping and to a minimum of ten shrubs along the Kenmore Street fagade (the revised site plan shows additional shrubs to the southeast of the building); 3) from the requirement of providing Type"B"residential buffer yard screening along the north and east property lines to providing a minimum six foot high landscape screening fence along said property lines to the required ten foot sight triangle at the northwest corner of the site and ten foot sight triangle at the southeast corner of the site; 4) to allow parking spaces, pavement and a dumpster and dumpster enclosure to be placed in the twenty foot wide Residential Buffer yard along the north property line and east property line to a minimum of one foot along the north property line and to a minimum of two foot along the east property line as show; 5) from the requirement of providing a minimum of 24 foot aisle way in the shown north parking area to a minimum of twenty two feet; 6) from the requirement of providing a minimum twenty foot in length of their parking spaces from the minimum required twenty foot length to 10 foot; 7) to allow a canopy over the gasoline pumps to encroach a maximum of thirteen feet into the twenty foot wide residential buffer yard along the east property line and to a ;maximum of fifteen feet into the thirty foot front yard building setback along Western Avenue; 8) from the requirement of providing a minimum of a ten foot wide drive-thru lane and twelve foot wide bailout lane for the proposed gasoline dispensing facility to providing a minimum of nine foot wide drive thru- and bailout lanes; 9) from the minimum fifteen foot parking setback along Kenmore Street to a minimum of six foot for proposed parking spaces; 10) from the minimum thirty foot front yard setback along Western Avenue to a minimum of nine feet and from the minimum of thirty foot front yard building setback along Kenmore Street to a minimum of 8 feet for an existing building; and 11) from the requirement of providing foundation landscaping on three sides of the dumpster enclosure to no additional screening (the site plan has been revised to show two evergreen trees to the north of the dumpster). State statutes and the South Bend Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance or Special Exception Use can be approved. These standards are attached and made part of the Staff Report. Commitments: No commitments are proposed. Parwinder Kaur& Singh Harjinder 42645-12 Page 2 of 4 5 Criteria(per IC 36-7-4-603): 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: City Plan South Bend Comprehensive Plan ovember 2006 Objective LU 1: Plan for the future of the community's districts, neighborhoods, and corridors. Objective LU 2.2: Pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other locations identified on the Future Land Use Map. Objective LU 2.4: Provide buffer spaces between non-compatible uses. .Land Use Plan: City Plan identifies the areas along Western as Commercial and Mixed Use. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: Western Avenue Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan June 1999 The Market Development objectives include attracting developers, merchants, and small business owners,and encouraging new development. A Vision Plan for the Commercial Corridor of The Western Avenue of South Bend Indiana (February 2003) Items in the Mission Statement include improve the business climate and improve the appearance of property and infrastructure on Western. 2. Current conditions and character: Western Avenue is a busy and traditional commercial corridor. Changing business patterns have negatively affected the properties, but new businesses are making an effort to locate within the corridor. 3. Most desirable arse: The most desirable use along this commercial corridor is a commercial use, 4. Conservation of property values: The expansion of the existing business, when properly buffered, should have a minimal effect on surrounding property values. 5. Responsible development and growth: It is responsible development and growth to allow for a variety of adaptive reuses along a commercial corridor. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation; Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends that the special exception use petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation; The staff recommends approval of variances #1, and 3-10 as referenced in Staff Comments, and would recommend variance #2 be amended to include additional shrubs on Western, and #11 be amended to refer to the additional landscaping as shown on the site plan for the Special Exception Use. Parwinder Kaur& Singh Harjinder #2645-12 Page 3 of 4 Analysis: Western Avenue is a major east/west traffic corridor, with a wide variety of well established business and commercial uses in the immediate vicinity. The expansion of this site will provide additional neighborhood services and upgrade Kenmore Street with safer traffic control and pedestrian access. In the Staffs opinion,because of the positive redevelopment of this site and its existing configuration, the variances as recommended by the Staff meet the standards for approval. In addition, the Special Exception Use meets the standards for approval of a Special Exception Use in that new curbing and sidewalks will support public safety; the expansion of an existing business should not affect the adjacent property values; the general character of Western Avenue is a commercial corridor with a mix of business and commercial uses; and that City Plan objectives are being met in providing for a range of mixed uses. Parwinder Kaur& Singh Harjinder #2645-12 Page 4 of 4 Variances A variance from any of the development standards of the Zoning Ordinance may only be approved upon the Board of Zoning Appeals making a written determination and adopting appropriate Findings of Fact, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing, that: (1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner;and, (3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property. S®eaial Exception /AM,101-Use A special use may only be granted upon making a written determination and adopting appropriate Findings of Fact, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing, that: (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Ld z R/W !WE PUWC ALLEY T. I FAST p ir—1 R/W UNE JCV 6.00,— 2.00' K D ET PMON SITE 1 24 AC* O CID Al� 9.00* T.P. po cn 7.00' 00, cn y �BRlCEXI ING 1-STORY o lid BLDG /173 3 S/0 IF 7" u z A PQ C*.Oruyl D C! MSTMG ui RIW LINE CONC. WALK AM wo j:,onc walk If GRASS RASS ARFA GRASS AREA EXISTING LIGHT SIGN POLE /L WESTERN AVENUE 63 R/w ..n. walk SF2 S 2 SF2 SF2 SF2 SF2 L Q Q C T37N-R2E SOUTH BEND Western LB MU LB Fo J-- I I I I L- SF2' SF2 SF2 I SF2 SF2 Rezoning from: "MU"' MIXED USE DISTRICT to `ALB" LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONING CLASSIFICATION N W SOUTH BEND"SF2" SINGLE FAMILY AND TNVO FAMILY DISTRICT SOUTH BEND"M F9" URBAN CORRIDOR MULTIFAMILY DISTRICT 'y E SOUTH BEND"MU' MIXED USE DISTRICT ` SOUTH BEND"LB" LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT S SOUTH BEND"CB" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT I inch - 900 feet SOUTH BEND"G B" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT September 16.2012 Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County (Public hearing Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.) I am the property owner of 318 South Wellington Street and am writing to express my opinion about a rezoning issue being proposed at 3529 and 3527 Western Avenue. I am strongly against this rezoning taking place In the neighborhood. This address already has prior incidents of loitering, criminal activity and violence by said loiters. The police have been dealing with these issues for some time and the problems still exists. If this property is allowed to rezone fora gasoline services station facility this will bring more criminal activity to the neighborhood. Please keep In mind there is already a service station on the corner of Falcon and Western which is one street over. Sincere Thanks from a Concern Homeowner, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bond 574-287-04 08 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3529 and 3527 WESTERN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46619, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 6 I THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT PETITIONERS DESIRE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM MU MLYED USE TO LB LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO OPERATE A CONVENIENCE STORE AND ALSO REQUEST APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ADD A GASOLINE DISPENSING FACILITY WITHIN THE LB LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 9495-04, as amended, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby is amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS THE WEST 86 FEET OF LOT NUMBERED 1071 IN THE PLAT OF "LA SALLE PARK"AS RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA RECORDER'S OFFICE. CONTAINING 0.24 ACRES MORE OR LESS SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, be and the same is hereby established as LB Local Business District, SECTION 11. That a Special Exception for Gasoline Dispensing facility in a LB Local Business zoning district is hereby granted subject to a site development plan hereby attached and made a part of this Ordinance and which site plan contains and lists all conditions, if any, of approval. 2 SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and legal publication. Member of the Common Council Attest: City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of , 20 , at o'clock M. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 20 , at o'clock M. Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana LCLERK, .,➢ Office ( 3-J 2- Q1Z 1 t READING�JBLIC HEARING READWG "of f% I&P t,r0T Af PROWD ,xr WERRED t PASSED JOHN W BYORNI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY MAGLIOZZI DEPUTY DIRECTOR AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 227 W.JEFFERSON BLVD. ROOM 1 140 COUNTY-CITY BLDG_ SOUTH BEND.INDIANA 46601 (574)235-9571 Wednesday, October 17, 2012 2, The Honorable Council of the City of South Bend 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: A proposed ordinance of Marsha B Mitchell to zone from SF1 Single Family and Two Family District to LB Local Business District property located at 6420 US 31 S, City of South Bend-APC#2648-12. Dear Council Members: 1 hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of Marsha B Mitchell was legally advertised on Thursday, October 04, 2012 and that the Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 took the following action: Upon a motion by Daniel Brewer, being seconded by Michael Mecham and unanimously carried, the proposed ordinance of Marsha B Mitchell to zone from SF1 Single Family and Two Family District to LB Local Business District, property located at 6420 US 31 S, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The relocation of U.S. 31 will be influencing land use changes in the area, and this rezoning is compatible with that trend. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing, and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Sincerely, r ,u 1. Filed In Clork's Ce ohn W. Byorn Attachment EOC2012 CC: Marsha B. Mitchell CITY CLERK,SQM BEND,IN SERVING:ST JOSEPH COUNTY.SOUTH BEND,LAKEVILLE,NEW CARLISLE,NORTH LIBERTY,OSCEOiA&ROSELAND w -stiosephcountyindTana.com/Areaplan Staff Re ort APC# 2648-12 Owner: Marsha B Mitchell Location. 6420 US 31 S Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Requested Action: The petitioner is requesting a zone change from SF2 Single Family and Two Family District to LB Local Business District to allow a gift shop; and three variances from the development standards. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is a vacant single family home. North: To the north are single family homes zoned SFl Single Family and Two Family District. East: To the east is the remainder of this property zoned R Single Family District in the County. South: To the south is a single family home and the Southlawn Cemetery zoned SF 1 Single Family and Two Family District. West: To the west, across U.S. 31, is a single family home zoned R Single Family District in the County, and a multi-tenant office building zoned LB Local Business District in the City. District uses and development standards: The "LB" Local Business District is established to provide for small business groupings located outside of the village style mixed use concept and which provide for the full range of convenience uses necessary to meet the daily needs,of nearby residential neighborhoods. Permitted uses within the "LB" Districts are regulated in character to assure harmonious development with the nearby residential districts served and are limited in size and scale to promote pedestrian access. Site plan description: The area to be rezoned is approximately 0.5 acres. There is an existing 1,000 square foot house and a 604 square foot garage. Buildings cover 7%of the site. A new driveway and five parking spaces will be installed to the north of the house, covering 13%of the site. The current driveway will be relocated. Zoning and land use history& trends: This site was annexed to the City in 1998. In 2005, the property to the southwest was annexed and rezoned LB to allow professional office or retail use. Traffic and transportation considerations: U.S. 31 is a four lane highway. The relocation of U.S. 31 will eventually leave this portion as a local street. Utilities: Public sewer and water is available, but the site will continue to be served by a private well and septic system, until the septic system needs replacement. Additional information: (Agency comments) Community and Economic Development supports the relocation of an existing business. The County Health Department recommends approval. The City Engineer recommended the driveway opening be widened to 24'. INDOT will have to approve the new driveway opening. Marsha B Mitchell #2648-12 Page i of 3 Staff Comments: This is a combined public hearing, which includes a rezoning and three variances. The Commission will forward the rezoning to the Council with or without a recommendation, and either approve or deny the variances. The petitioner is also the following 3 variances: 1)from the required front setback of 30'to 2 P; 2) from the required Side Residential Bufferyard setback of 20' to 15' on the north to allow parking;and 3)from the required Rear Residential Bufferyard landscaping on the east to none. State statutes and the South Bend Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. These standards are attached and made a part of the Staff Report. Commitments: No commitments are proposed. 5 Criteria(per IC 36-7-4-603); I. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan- City Plan,South Bend Comprehensive Plan(November 2006) Objective LU 2.2 Pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other locations identified on the Future Land Use Map. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies the general area as a range of uses from low density residential to commercial and mixed uses. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current conditions and character: U.S. 31 is a major north/south thoroughfare. This location is near commercial zoning and uses to the north in the City as well as a vacant area of commercial zoned land to the south across U.S. 31. 3. Most desirable use: The most desirable use is one compatible with the existing residential and transitional land uses. 4. Conservation of property values: The residential property to the north may be affected by the parking area being closer to the property line. 5. Responsible development and growth: It is responsible development and growth to support responsible growth along major corridors that are transitioning into commercial corridors. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing,the staff recommends that the petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation; and that the variances as submitted be approved. Marsha B Mitchell #2648-12 Page 2 of 3 Analysis: The relocation of U.S. 31 will be influencing land use changes in the area, and this rezoning is compatible with that trend. The variances meet the standards for approval by accommodating the existing structures on the site and providing appropriate protection to adjacent properties. Marsha B Mitchell #2648-12 Page 3 of 3 � g SFI R # SOUTHSEND LB , g 0 0 Rezoning from: ''SF1'' SINGLE FAMILY & TWO FAMILY DISTRICT to "'LB" LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT N ZONING CLASSIFICATION w E COUNTY"R" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT S SOUTH BEND SF1 SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO FAMILY DISTRICT SOUTH BEND"LB" LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT �n � � ` SOUTH BEND"Cl? COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT APB [ '° ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6420, US 31 S. SOUTH BEND, IN 46614, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT COUNCIL DISTRICT#6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The zoning of property, 6420 US 31 S, South Bend, IN 46614 is zoned residential. We are proposing to have it rezoned as Local Business. The new purpose of this property will change from a residence to a business, Chickadee's Gift Shop,which has to be relocated from 5613 US 31 S. South Bend, IN 46614 due to the new 31 Bypass Project NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 9495-04, is amended,which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby is amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: The part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 36 North,Range 2 East, Centre'Township, St.Joseph County, Indiana,which is described as beginning at the southwest corner of Lot Numbered 132 as shown on the plat of Whitcomb and Keller's Southmoor, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County,Indiana; thence East along the south line of said plat,270.50 feet; thence South 00 degrees 52 minutes 17 seconds East, 149.54 feet; thence West 312.15 feet; thence North 14 degrees 45 minutes 10 seconds East, along the easterly right-of-way of U.S. 31, 154.63 feet to the point of beginning. Excluding that portion of the above referenced property located outside of the corporate limits of the City of South Bend. be and the same is hereby established as Local Business (LB) SECTION H. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor,and legal publication. Member of the Common Council Attest: City Clerk City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend,Indiana on the day of , 20 , at o'clock m. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 20 ,at o'clock M. Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana 151 READING i PUBLIC HEARING 3rd REl,pEi Gtr iG ERRED, I GLI K,S T$ BEND,AtD, I' s 'ASSE ` JOHN W. SYORNI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY MAGLIOZZI DEPUTY DIRECTOR AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST . JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 717 W JEFFERSON BLVD., ROOM I I4G COUNTY,CITY BUILDING, SOUTH BSND. INDIANA 46601 (571) 13S-9571 September 28, 2012 Honorable Common Council Of The City of South Bend 4"h Floor, County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 R£: Bill # 48-12 A bill of the Common Council of the City of South Bend amending Chapter 21 of the zoning ordinance. Dear Council Members: The following changes have been made to the Ordinance for the above-referenced petition: Ordinance: 1) The legal description was amended to include the following statement: "excluding that portion of the above referenced property located outside of the corporate limits of the City of South Bend". If you have any further questions, please call me at 574-235-4571. Sincerely, %�h4 Christa Nayder Planner SERVING ST, JOSEPH COUNTY. SOUTH BEND. LAYEVILLE. NEW CARLISLE. NORTH LIBERTY, OSC£OLA, A ROSELAND W WW.$TJOSZFHCOUNTYINDIANA,COM it JOHN W BYORNI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY MAGLIOZ ZI DEPUTY DIRECTOR AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF -ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. IN 227 W.JEFFERSON BLVD. ROOM 1 f40 COUNTY-C17Y BLDG_ SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601 (57^4) 235-9571 a Wednesday,October 17,2012 The Honorable Council of the City of South Bend 4th Floor,County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: A combined public hearing on a proposed ordinance of Manuel Villegas,Marco Villegas,David Navarro and Juan Ramierez to zone from LI Light Industrial District to CB Community Business District;seeking a Special Exception Use for an indoor/outdoor soccer facility;property located at 2222 W.Washington Street,City of South Bend- APC4 2649-12. Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of Manuel Villegas,Marco Villegas, David Navarro and Juan Ramierez was legally advertised on Thursday,October 04,20)2 and that the Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on Tuesday,October 16,2012 took the following action: Upon a motion by John McNamara,being seconded by Robert Hawley and unanimously carried,the proposed ordinance of Manuel Villegas,Marco Villegas, David Navarro and Juan Ramierez to zone from LI Light Industrial District to CB Community Business District property located at 2222 W. Washington Street,City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation.The redevelopment of this site will provide for a positive adaptive reuse of this site. Upon a motion by Donna Chamblee,being seconded by Daniel Brewer and unanimously carried,the Special Exception Use of Manuel Villegas, Marco Villegas, David Navarro and Juan Ramierez for an indoor/outdoor soccer facility is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The Special Exception Use allows an activity that is compatible with the general character and mix of uses in the neighborhood. PLEASE NOTE that the Ordinance has been amended by the petitioner and is different than that used for the Common Council's first reading. The amended Ordinance was legally advertised and heard by the Area Plan Commission. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing,and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Sincerely, �. gF1l In Clark hn W. Byoml t Attachment L } CC: Manuel Villegas ulu�/(Ma rco Villegas IC,�(( SIIrP�® Juan Ramierez SEND, David Navarro C/O Attorney Vincent 3ERVLIVOrG� T.IQSSEPH CCSUNTY.SOUTH BEND,LAKEVILLE.NEW CARLISLE,NORTH LIBERTY.OSCEOLA&ROSELAND A[L LI 1C www.stjasephcountyindiann.cosh/Ar-eapIan Staff APC# 2649-12 Owner: Manuel Villegas,et. al. ]Location: 2222 W Washington Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Requested Action: The petitioner is requesting a zone change from LI Light Industrial District to CB Community Business District; a Special Exception Use for indoor/outdoor soccer facility; and nine variances from the development standards. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is a building previously granted a Special Exception Use for an indoor/outdoor soccer facility. North: To the north are two single family homes and several vacant lots zoned S172 Single Family and Two Family District and a few businesses zoned MU Mixed Use District. East: To the east is a warehouse zoned LI Light Industrial District. South: To the south are railroad tracks (unzoned) and, across the railroad tracks, a post office and industrial properties zoned GI General Industrial District. West: To the west is the former location of the South Bend Animal Care and Control, and the Frehauf sales,facility zoned GI General Industrial District. ]District uses and development standards: The "CB" Community Business District is established to provide a location for high volume and high intensity commercial uses. Activities in this district are often large space users which may include limited amounts of outdoor sales or outdoor operations. Site plan description: The site is 4.33 acres. There is an existing 9,670 square foot building covering 5% of the site. New paving for 194 spaces is proposed covering 43% of the site. Access is from Washington Street. The remaining 52%of the improved portion of the site is designated as open space. The site plan shows the eastern 360' of the site as proposed to be used as soccer fields. Zoning and land use history& trends: In 1973,the Council initiated a rezoning for this block from heavy industrial to light industrial. A Special Exception Use was previously granted for an indoor/outdoor soccer facility on March 28, 2011. Land uses in this area have remained consistent, with businesses and residential north of Washington Street,and industrial south of Washington Street. Traffic and transportation considerations: Washington Avenue has two lanes. Utilities: The site will be served by public water and sewer facilities. Additional information: (Agency comments) Community and Economic Development offers a positive recommendation for the zoning but would like to see a solution that contains some landscape buffering. The City Engineer had no comments. The Building Commissioner requires that the applicant reapply for the Special Exception Use because the property is being rezoned. Manuel Villegas, et. al. #2649-12 Page 1 of 3 Staff Comments: This is a combined public hearing, which includes a rezoning, a special exception use and nine variances from the development standards. The Commission will forward the rezoning and the Special Exception Use to the Council with or without a recommendation, and either approve or deny the variances. The petitioner is requesting the following 9 variances: 1)from the required 393 parking spaces to a minimum of 194 parking spaces; 2)from the 20 foot front yard Residential Bufferyard setback to 0 feet for parking; 3)from the 10 foot side yard setback to 0 feet for parking; 4)from the required 14 interior landscape islands to 13; 5) from the required landscape screening for parking spaces along public streets to no landscape screening; 6)from the required minimum 24 foot wide aisle way in a parking area to a minimum of 22 feet; 7) from the required foot wide foundation landscape area along Washington Street to no foundation landscape area; S) from the required perimeter landscaping, at a rate of one(1) tree every 40 feet, along the site perimeter to providing said trees only along the improved portion of the site along Washington Street as shown;and 9) from the maximum height of 4 feet for a fence to allow the existing 7 foot high gain link fence with security were along frontage of Washington Street and Olive Street. State statutes and the South Bend Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance or Special Exception Use can be approved. These standards are attached and made part of the Staff Report. Commitments: No commitments are proposed. 5 Criteria(per IC 36-7-4-603): 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan(November 2006) ED 1.2 Encourage reuse of abandoned and underutilized land and structures. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Plan identifies this area as light industrial. Plan Lnplementation/Otber Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current conditions and character: Many of the lots, houses, and businesses north of Washington Street are vacant. The railroad tracks separate this property from the more industrial uses to the south. 3. Most desirable use: The most desirable use is the adaptive reuse of this building. Manuel Villegas, et. al. #2649-12 Page 2 of 3 4. Conservation of property values: The additional upgrades, like a paved parking and landscaping, associated with the rezoning should enhance the site and protect the neighboring properties. 5. Responsible development and growth: It is responsible development and growth to allow the adaptive reuse of a building, with additional improvements to beautify the area. Recommendation., Eased on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation; based on information available prior to the public hearing,the staff recommends that the Special Exception Use "for an indoor/outdoor soccer facility be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation; the staff recommends approval of variances #1-6 & 9, and #8 subject to approval by the City Forester, but that variance#7 be denied. Analysis: The redevelopment of this site will provide for a positive adaptive reuse of this site. In the Staffs opinion the variances meet the standards for approval by recognizing the existing limitations of the site. It is the staffs opinion that variance 47 would not be needed if the drive aisle to the north of the building is reduced, making way for the foundation landscaping. The Special Exception Use allows an activity that is compatible with the general character and mix of uses in the neighborhood. Manuel Villegas,et. al. #2649-12 Page 3 of 3 Variances A variance from any of the development standards of the Zoning Ordinance may only be approved upon the Board of Zoning Appeals making a written determination and adopting appropriate Findings of Fact based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing, that: (I) The approval will not be injurious to the public. health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community; (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner: and, (3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property. Sgeciai Exception/SReciai Use A special use may only be granted upon making a written determination and adopting appropriate Findings of Fact, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing, that: (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. LI SF2 SF2 SF2 MU Sf2 Sf2 SF2 SF2 Lawton C S 2 LI C SF2 SF2 F2 q r LI di SF2 SF2 SF2 S SF2 _ SF2 SF2 5F2 LI 0 5F2 range t?range LI SF2 SF2 0 � :L•I F2 F SF 8, 2 SF2 LI SF F2 .: SF2: :Li Gi l 8 Colfax IJ SF2 . SF2 MU � F2 a, �i a5h1 R 9t0!I r SF2 s LI L f2 SF2 � SF2 F2 SF2 Ri F2 SF2 � FZ I effarson F2 S 2 SF2 .B Rezoning frdin: "LI" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT to "CB" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONING CLASSIFICATION SOUTH BEND"SF? SINGLE FAMILYAND TWO FAMILY DISTRICT N C: SOUTH BEND"08"OFFICE BUFFER DISTRICT f SOUTH BEND"MU"MIXED USE DISTRICT V4l , E w� .5 SOUTH BEND"LB"LOCALBUSINESS DISTRICT SOUTH BEND "C13"COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT 5 SOUTH BEND 1,0131°0ENERALBUSiNESS DISTRICT 1 inch — 300 feet SOUTH BEND"L!"UGHTiNDUSTRIALDISTRICT SOUTH BEND"GI"OENERALINDUSTRIALDISTRICT A 2649- 1 701 W SAMPLE STREET v \ � � , PHONE 5741235-9311 SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601-2890 FAX 5741288-0268 x R 1865 CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTMIEG, MAYOR SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT CHARLES HURLEY, CHIEF OF POLICE THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN Re: The petitioner is requesting a zone change from LI Light Industrial District to CB Community Business District; a Special Exception Use for indoor/outdoor soccer facility;and nine variances from the development standards. Petitioner-Manuel Villegas. Dear Commission Members: I am writing to endorse Mr. Villegas's petition for zone change and special exemption request. For over four years Mr. Villegas has donated both time and resources to community outreach events which I have organized for the South Bend Police Department. He routinely gives back to the community. The endeavor which he is currently asking for you favorable endorsement will represent a new outlet for the youth of South Bend on the West side. This business will create another safe location for the youth to socialize and interact with other peers and learn the value of sportsmanship and exercise. His venture also shows promise as a possible new outlet for Police involvement with the youth of the community through the South Bend Police Athletic League. As mentioned Mr. Villegas has and continues to give back to the community. I ask that you consider favorably endorsing his request. Thank You Sincerely, Lt. Christopher Voros (.1 JEFFREY D.WALTERS STEVEN E.RICHMOND GARY A.HORVATH UNIFORM DIVISION CHEF INVESTIGATIvr,DIVISION CHFEF SERvICEs DIVISION CHIEF 235-9313 235-9263 235-5940 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2222 West Washingtgn, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT Two 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Currently zoned Light Industrial and requesting rezoning to Community Business, with Special Exception. The building will be utilized for banquets, receptions, birthday, family, and community functions as well as being able to hold indoor and outdoor soccer functions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows; SEC71ON 1. Ordinance No. 9495-04, as amended, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby is amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana. A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, KNOWN AS ARNOLD'S FIRST ADDITION (LOTS 144 VACATED ALLEYS AND STREET)TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT"A" IN THE RECORDED PLAT OF ARNOLD'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE SOUTH BEND-BATTEST REPLAT BY DOCUMENT NUMBER 0028276 AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY INDIANA; THENCE SOUTH 00'10'08"EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT "A", 420.77 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD; THENCE NORTH 64'53'30" WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 973.44 FEET; THENCE NORTH 83'11'21" EAST, 74.33 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 89'55'16" EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 806.41 FEET TO THE .POINT OF BEGINNING. be and the same is hereby established as COmmunity Business(CB) SECTION II. That a Special Exception for indoor/outdoor soccer facility in a Com nunity Business CB zoning district is hereby granted subject to a site development plan hereby attache and made a part of this Ordinance and which site plan contains,and lists all conditions, if any, of approval. SECTION M. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and legal publication. Member of the Common Council Attest; City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 5 20____, at o'clock m. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 20 , at o'clock .m. Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana 1St OADIN pUBUC. NEARING P � 9 rd READING NOT APPROVED Ct`1'1a'tww. ,. REFERRED PASSED RAREA JOHN W. BYORNI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY MAGL.IOZZI DEPUTY DIRECTOR PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 227 W.JEFFERSON BLVD. ROOM 1 140 COUNTY-CITY BLDG. SOUTH BEND.INDIANA 46601 (574) 235-9571 Wednesday,October 17,20I2 L t The Honorable Council of the City of South Bend 4th Floor,County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: A combined public hearing on a proposed ordinance of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization to zone from SF2 Single Family and Two Family District to MF I Urban Corridor Multifamily District and seeking a Special.Exception Use for a group residence,property located at 1243 & 1247 Campeau,City of South Bend-APC#2650-12. Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization was legally advertised on Thursday,October 04,2012 and that the Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on Tuesday,October 16,2012 took the following action: Upon a motion by John McNamara, being seconded by Robert Hawley and unanimously carried,the proposed ordinance of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization to zone from SF2 Single Family and Two Family District to MFl Urban Corridor Multifamily District property located at 1243& 1247 Campeau,City of South Bend,is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation,subject to a Written Commitment that that the proposed property be rezoned back to SF2 if the Logan group residence should cease to exist.The structure being built is designed to look like a single family home and therefore blend in with the residential character of the neighborhood. Upon a motion by John McNamara,being seconded by Daniel Brewer and unanimously carried,the Special Exception Use for a group residence for up to 4 unrelated individuals,is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The Special Exception Use will limit the use of the site and ensure that it will not be converted to any other uses. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing,and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. ""...LF' in Sincerely, erk, l C� 7 n W.Byorni Attachm ent fall l—clTy CC: Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization TI SENIS� Logan Community Center IN SERVING:ST JOSEPH COUNTY.SOUTH BEND,LAKI MLLE,NEW CARLISLE,NORTH LIBERTY OSCEOLA& ROSELAND wvrv.s tlasePhcauntyindiana.camJAreaplan Staff Report APC# 2650-12 owner: Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization Location: 1243& 1247 Campeau Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Requested Action: The petitioner is requesting a zone change from SF2 Single Family and Two Family District to MF1 Urban Corridor Multifamily District; and a Special Exception Use to allow a group residence for up to four unrelated individuals. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is a vacant lot. North: To the north are single family homes zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District. East: To the east are single family homes zoned SF2 Single l~amily and Two Family District. South: To the south is Coquillard Park zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District. West: To the west are single family homes zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District. District uses and development standards: The "MF1" Multi-family Residential District is established to protect, promote and maintain the development of urban style multifamily dwellings and to provide for limited public and institutional uses that are compatible with a multifamily residential neighborhood. The development standards are designed to promote the establishment of multifamily dwelling projects(including apartment, townhouse or row house style developments)and,high density two family dwelling developments located along a block face, in developed areas of the community which are served by a full range of public amenities. Site plan description: The site consists of two lots for a combined 0.3 acres. A 2,218 square foot residential structure is proposed, covering 17%of the site. Two parking spaces are proposed with access from the alley. The Special Exception Use will require Type B landscaping around the entire perimeter. Zoning and land use history&trends: In April 2011, a proposed duplex was given an unfavorable recommendation at 1201 Campeau. Traffic and transportation considerations: Campeau Street has two lanes divided by a grass median. Walsh Street has two lanes. Utilities: The site will be served by city water and sewer. Additional information: (Agency comments) Community and Economic Development recommended favorably. The City Engineer has no comments. Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization #2650-12 Page 1 of 3 Staff Comments: This is a combined public hearing, which includes a rezoning and a special exception use. The Commission will forward the rezoning and the Special Exception Use to the Council with or without a recommendation. State statutes and the South Bend Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a Special Exception Use can be approved. These standards are attached and made part of the Staff Report. Commitments: The following commitment has been proposed by the petitioner: 1) If at any time the Logan property for a group residence should cease to exist, Logan commits that the property will be rezoned to its current zoning of SF2. 5 Criteria(per IC 36-7-4603): 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: Cily Plan South Bend Comprehensive Plan(November 2006 Objective H 1.4: Encourage the development of a variety of housing types and care choices for seniors and disabled persons. Objective H 1.5: Support existing transitional housing providers and shelters that offer a continuum of care to move people toward self-sufficiency. Objective H 43: Support the efforts of community organizations in developing infill housing. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this area as medium density residential. Plan implementation/Other Plans: This is located in the NNRO Overlay District, The Overlay District includes additional development standards for new construction. 2. Current conditions and character: The north side of Campeau is single family homes and the south side is Perley School and Coquillard Park. 3. Most desirable use: The most desirable use is one compatible within the general character of the neighborhood. 4. Conservation of property values: Surrounding property values should not be affected as long as the proposed commitments are in place and enforced. 5. Responsible development and growth: It is responsible development and growth to allow compatible infill development that meet the needs of the community. Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization #2650-12 Page 2 of 3 Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation, subject to the proposed commitment to rezone the property back to M if the Logan group residence should cease to exist. Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends that the Special Exception Use petition for a group residence for up to :Four unrelated individuals be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Analysis: The structure being built is designed to look like a single family home and therefore blend in with the residential character of the neighborhood. The Special Exception Use will limit the use of the site and ensure that it will not be converted to any other uses. Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization #2650-12 Page 3 of 3 SF2 SEEN= i Eq F2 & 2 SF2 Corby s21 F2 s 2 sFz 5 2 F F2 &F2 SF2: F2 j� Campeau SF2 Ch alf ant SF2 SF2 SF2 MIA ! F2 SF2 Rezoning from: "°SF2"' SINGLE FAMILY & TWO FAMILY DISTRICT to "MF1"' URBAN CORRIDOR MULTIFAMILY DISTRICT N w E s ZONING CLASSIFICATION 1 inch = 150 feet ONO SOUTH BEND"SF2"SINGLE FAMILYANDTWO FAMILY DISTRICT F°t°' 2650-12 ORDINANCE No. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1243& 1247 CAMPEAU, SOUTH BEND, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The rezoning from SF-2 to MT-1 is requested to allow for a group residence that will house up to four unrelated individuals. Logan has been approved by the State to provide residential habilitation services to people in their own homes. The NNRO desires to build a house for Logan, to accommodate four clients who have become independent enough to live by themselves with some scheduled supervision. This group residence requires a zoning designation of MF-1 with a special use exception to allow for up to four unrelated individuals in one house. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council ofthe City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 9495-44, as amended, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby is amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: Parcel#1: 1243 Campeau (Key#018-5092-2355) Lot Numbered Two Hundred Eighty(280)as shown on the recorded Plat of the Third Addition of Park Place to the City of South Bend, recorded April 12, 1905, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in Plat Book 8,page 192, excepting therefrom a strip of land S feet in width, North and South, taken off of andfrom the enure width of the South end thereof,for street purposes in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Parcel#2: 1247 Campeau (2[4#018-5092-3256) Lot Numbered Two Hundred Eighty-one(281) as shown on the plat of the Third Addition to Park Place to the City of South Bens; recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St.Joseph County, Indiana, EXCEPTTOG therefrom a strip of land five feet in width, north and south, taken off of and from the entire width of the south end thereof taken for street purposes be and the same is hereby established as MF-1. SECTION H. That a Special Exception for gg.to four unrelated individuals living in on house in a MF 1 zoning district is hereby granted subject to a site development plan hereby attach#and made a part of this Ordinance and which site plan contains and lists all conditions, if any, of approval, SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect f om and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and legal publication. Member of the Common Council Attest: City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of at o'clock m. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 24 , at o'clock m. Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana ,Y st VADING PUBLIC HEARIKG 3rd READING C"€E4"L' .� !�Lk;IiGVr 'kt INK NOT APPROVED IaYERRED PASSED PETITION FOR A COMBINED HEARING City ofSouth Bend Indiana I(we)the undersigned make application to the City of South Bend Common Council to amend the zoning ordinance,to grant a Special Exception as herein requested and to the Area Plata Commission to grant the following variance(s): 1) The subject property is located at: 1243&1247 Campeau,South Bend,IN 46617 2) The property Tax Key Number(s)is/are: Key# 1018-5092-3255 Ke)#2 018-5092-32,56 3) Name and address of property owner(s)of the petition site: Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization,Inc. 803 Uncoln way West South Bend,IN 46616 574-289-1066 deaandrewlAsbheritage.ore 4) Name and address of contingent purchaser(s),if applicable: Logan Community Resources Inc. 2505 F.Jefferson Blvd. South Bend,IN 46615 574-289-4831 10 an 10 ancenter.or For additional owners,reprint additional pages with signatures 5) It is desired and requested that this property be rezoned: From: SF-2 To: MIF-1 6) This rezoning is requested to allow the following use(s): The rezoning from SF-2 to MT-1 is requested to allow for a group residence that will house up to four unrelated individuals. Logan has been approved by the State to provide residential habilitation services to people in their own homes. The NNRO desires to build a house for Logan,to accommodate four clients who have become independent enough to live by themselves with some scheduled supervision. This group residence requires a zoning designation of MF-1 with a special use exception to allow for up to four unrelated individuals in one house. 7) If applicable,a detailed description and the purpose of the variance(s)being requested: N/A 8) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of variances is met: NIA (a) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety,morals and general welfare of the community: (b) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner. (c) The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property. 9) If not clearly shown on the Preliminary Site Plan,a site plan showing the requested variances shall also be submitted. NIA 10) If applicable,a detailed description and purpose of the Special Exception(s)being requested: The rezoning from SF-2 to W-1 is requested to allow for a group residence that will house up to four unrelated individuals. Logan has been approved by the State to provide residential habilitation services to people in their own hounes. The NNR4 desires to build a house for Logan,to accommodate four clients who have become independent enough to live by themselves with some scheduled supervision. This group residence requires a zoning designation of MF-1 with a special use exception to allow for up to four unrelated individuals in one house. 11) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of a Special Exception is met: (a) The proposed use,a group residence for not more than four unrelated individuals who will be under the supervision of Logan Community Resources,Inc.,is not injurious to the public Health, safety,comfort,community moral standards,convenience or general welfare. The four individuals who will live in this house will be residents of the community,going to their jobs and living quietly,needing only occasional supervision from Logan. (b) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein. The much of the property around 1243 and 1247 Campeau is vacant or empty lots. The construction of a new home,that could be returned to single family if need be,can only enhance the property values. (c) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the Astrid in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein. The house is being designed to fit into the district and its use will be residential,conforming with those houses that still remain. (d) The recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan for this area indicate a continuity of its current use,which is medium density residential. The proposed use for the Campeau properties reflects these recommendations and will in fact be a positive influence in this direction. 12) In the case of a Special Exception,the petitioner shall be held to the representations made on the Preliminary Site Plan. 13) Applications for subdivisions should be obtained from the office of the Area Plan Commission, 14) Attached,and made a part of this PETMON,is: (a)a copy of a legal description of the property; (b)a list of names and addresses of all property owners,and the tax key numbers for all properties within 300 feet of the petition property; (c) 17 site plans;and (d)addressed,stamped envelopes for all property owners within 300 feet of the petition property. PETITION PREPARED BY, PROPERTY OWNER: Dea Andrews Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization South Bend Heritage Foundation Organization, Inc. 803 Lincoln Way West South Send, IN 46616 574-289-1066 ext 215 Margu0ite A. Taylor, Secretary'-' deaandrewsCEbsbheritage.ores '1C Ordinance No, Bill No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 3 OF THE SOUTHBEIVD MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING AMBULANCE/MEDICAL USER FEES AND DEDICATED FUND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT With the passage of Ordinance No. 6897-81, each year the South Bend Fire Department is required to prepare and file a report on or before September 1 st of each year which summarizes all of the ambulance/medical services runs as of August 15"' of that year. The report identifies the number and type of each run; the amount billed; the amount collected; the amount in collections; the number of lawsuits filed; and recommendations with regard to fee amounts. The provisions of Ordinance No. 6897-81 have been codified into the South Bend Municipal Code as Sections 9-16 through 9-18. On August 27, 2012, Fire Chief Stephen F. Cox filed the 2012 South Bend Fire Department's Annual Report pursuant to these City Code provisions. The following ordinance incorporates the recommendations set forth in this year's Annual Report. It is believed that the requested changes are in the best interests of the South Bend Fire Department and the City of South Bend. The requested fee adjustments will help maintain the best possible ambulance and medical service runs possible in the City. / Section I' Chapter 9, Article 3, Section 9-16, paragraphs (a) and (i) of the South Bend Municipal Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 9-16. Ambulance/]Medical User Fees Established. (a) The following user fee schedule shall be charged for all ambulance/medical services provided by the City through its paramedic branch of the South Bend Fire Department: Type of Service]Provided Resident Non-Resident 1 Basic Life Support (BLS Non-Emergency) $310.46 $ 414.17 2 Basic Life Support (BLS Emergency) $496.73 $ 662,67 3 Advanced Life Support (ALS Non-Emergency) $372.54 $ 497.00 4 Advanced Life Support (ALS-1 Emergency) $589.86 $ 786.92 5 Advanced Life Support (ALS-2 Emergency) $853.74 $1,138.96 6 Mileage, Basic(Within City Limits) (Per patient miles, minimum one(1) mile) $ 10.55 7 Mileage, Rural (Per patient miles, minimum one(1)mile) $ 1 0.55 8 Non-Transport ALS Medical Call $150.00 $200.00 (i) The above fees shall take effect on January 1, 2013. Section II. Chapter 9, Article 3, Section 9-17, paragraphs of the South Bend Municipal Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 9-17. Dedication of Ambulance/Medical User Fee Revenues to the EMS/Fire Department Capital Fund#288; Quarterly Transfers; Establishing When Re- Payment of Monies is Required. (a) The revenues generated by the rates set forth in Section 9-16 shall be dedicated to defraying the expenses of the E.M.S. operating budget, a part of the general fund of the City of South Bend and for capital purchases and leases of E.M.S. equipment, firefighting equipment and fire station repairs. All monies collected will be deposited in the EMS/Fire Department Capital, Fund #288. (b) Quarterly transfers in the amount of sixty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($ 62,500) will be made from the EMS/Fire Department Capital Fund ## 288 on or about the last day of each quarter of the calendar year. Annual transfers shall not be Jess than two hundred fifty thousand. dollars ($250,000.00). (c) Any monies transferred in a calendar year which exceed the $250,000 threshold, shall be re-paid to the EMS/Fire Department Capital Fund #288, on or about the last day of each January of the year following said year when the threshold was exceeded. Section 111. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor and legal publication. Council Member Dr.Fred Ferlic 0' District Council Member Member of the Common Council Ordinance Establishing Ambulance/Medical User Fees Page 2 John Voorde, City Clerk M7r,4e leo,l by me to Pete Buttigieg, the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, on the day of 2012, at o'clock m. Janice Talboom, Deputy Clerk �/ir�r��r✓�zi�c✓:;� ���r✓by me on the day of , 2012, at o'clock .na. Pete Buttigieg Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana W 12UC HEARING C1Tlf��q d RiA�3 i`vG ours 86N®,IN )T A:rPROVfb FCRRED .55ED City of South en common Council 1855 441 County-City Building • 227W.Jefferson Blvd (574) 235-9321 South Bend,Indiana 46601-1530 Fax (574) 235-9173 http:/Iwww.southbendia.gov Derek D. Dicier President Oliver J, Davis October 15; 2012 Vice-President The South Bend Common Council Karen White 4"'Floor County-City Building Chairperson, Committee of the Whole South Bend, Indiana 46601 Tim Scott Re: Ordinance Adjusting Ambulance and Medical User Fees First District Dear Council Members: Henry Davis, Jr. Second District On September 4, 2012, South Bend Fire Chief Stephen F. Cox filed a report which Valerie Schey details information on ambulance and medical service runs for the 2012 calendar Third District year. This annual report has been a requirement since 1981, when Ordinance No. 6897-81 was passed by the Common Council and subsequently codified into the Fred Ferlic South Bend Municipal Code as Article 3 in Chapter 9. Fourth District In that Report, Fire Chief Cox highlighted that: David Varner Fifth District e From January 1, 2012 to August 20, 2012, the four (4) city ambulances Oliver J. Davis responded to 8,807 calls for services as detailed below: Sixth District --► Medic 1 had 1,727 calls for service during this period of time Derek D. Dieter Medic 2 had 2,619 calls for service during this period of time At Large --> Medic 3 had 2,285 calls for service during this period of time --� Gavin Ferlic Medic 4 had 2,176 calls for service during this period of time At Large * 227 BLS non-emergency runs for city residents & 13 such runs for non-city Karen L. White residents At Large • 1,160 BLS emergency runs for city residents & 138 such runs for non-city residents a 51 ALS non-emergency runs for city residents & 3 such runs for non-city residents m 1,952 ALS-1 emergency runs for city residents & 227 such runs for non-city residents ® 11 ALS-2 emergency runs for city residents & 1 such run for non-city residents o $2,111,363.04 has been billed with $1,487,195.19 collected; and another $61,490.84 in collection. Cover Letter to Proposed Ordinance Adjusting Ambulance and Medical User Fees October I5,20I2 Page 2 It is my understanding that the current ambulance/medical user fees being charged by the City were established by a Council ordinance passed in 2008, which became effective January 1, 2009. I am attaching a copy of Chief Cox's August 27, 2012 entire report for reference purposes. It provides a chart on page 3 of the current user fees for residents and non-residents and the proposed user fees recommended for residents and non-residents for comparison purposes. If it any further understanding that the local fees are typically 150% of the allowable reimbursement set by Medicare. Medicare usually adjusts fees on an annual basis. The governing federal regulations are set forth in 42 Code of Federal Regulations, § 414.601 - § 414.625 Subpart H entitled "Fee Schedule for Ambulance Services". I am attaching a copy of those regulations promulgated for Medicare & Medicaid Services, along with a November 2011 brochure entitled "Ambulance Fee Schedule"published by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare 7 Medicaid Services, for additional background information. Section 9-18 (b) of the South Bend Municipal Code calls for any proposed user fee adjustments to be reviewed by the Council's Personnel and Finance Committee and/or the Health and Public Safety Committee. Council Member White has agreed to have the attached Bill heard in a joint committee meeting. The standard of review as set forth in this same section is to determine what are "fair and equitable user fees". The annual report of the Fire Chief to the Common Council provides an opportunity for the sharing of key information about BLS and ALS service runs and related information. With this detailed information, the Common Council may then carefully weigh the proposed fee adjustments in light of local economic concerns and data, balanced with the costs for providing such ALS and BLS medical services needed to properly cover personnel and medical supply expenses. Additionally, the attached ordinance also provides an opportunity to discuss the concept of quarterly transferring $ 62,500 from the EMS/Fire Department Capital Fund#288 for a total of$250,000.00 annually. I recommend that the attached proposed ordinance be referred to the Personnel and Finance Committee and the Health and Public Safety Committee for a joint review, with 2nd & 3rd readings and public hearing to be set for November 12d'. Any fee adjustments would not take place until January 1, 2013. Thank you. Sincerely, _ Fled In Clerk's Office Dr. Fred Ferlic, Chairperson Health and Public Safety Committee OCT 16 2101Z Attachments JOHN VOORDE CITY CLERIC,SOUTH SEND,IN 122.2 S.MICHIGAN STREFT SAU1'2I BEND,1NI7IAIYA 466ox-2.82x c W � rK`�i, X�I3ONE 574/235-9255 � � $AX 574235-9305 ie - .L e a. 1865 CITY OF SouTi4 BEND BETE BumciEG,MAYOR SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT STEPHEN F Cox SIRE CHIEF August 27,2012 Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard 1017),c4 455 County City Building � Fk`',`` South Bend, IN 46601 Council Members, As stated in City Ordinance No. 9887-08, regarding the City of South Bend Fire Department's Ambulance/Medical User Fees,per Section 9-18,Annual Review of User Fees by the Common Council,the South Bend Fire Department has prepared the following report to be filed with the office of the City Clerk on or before September 1, 2012. Included herein please find a summary of 2012 ambulance/medical service runs as of August 24, 2012 by number and type of each run, amount billed, amount collected, amount in collection, number of lawsuits filed,and recommendations with regard to fee amounts. From January 1,2012 to August 20, 2012, the four city ambulance units responded to 8807 calls for service. This includes transports to the hospital, fires, refusals of treatment,etc. The following chart list calls per ambulance: Total calls per unit Medic 1 1727 Medic 2 2619 Medic 3 2285 Medic 4 2176 $807 EFU ]j) CITY EAK 014 BEND,jN ]AMES LOPFZ To•DD L. SKWARCAN ANDREwr.MYF.R FEDERIco ROD14GUVZJR AssT.CHIEF OPERATIONS AssIST. CHIFF SERVICES ASST.CHIEF EMS FIRE MARSHAI. The following chart includes all billable calls made by Department ambulances and total billable mileages: Type of Run #of Runs Mileage #of Runs Non-. Resident Resident 1 Basic Life Su rt BLS Non Emergency) 227 13 2 Basic Life Support LIKS Emergenqyl 138 P4Advanced vanced Life Support ALS Non Emergency) 51: 3 Life Su rt ALS-1 Eme enc 1952``' 227 vanced Life Su rt ALS-2 Eme enc n Transport ALS Medical Call 1 37. 0 Totals3$ 362 BLS Mileage 1t]° ALS Mileage Total Milea a 21031.6 As of August 20, 2012 the following amounts have been billed: Amount billed $2,111,383.04 Amount collected $1,487,195.19 Amount in collections (CBM Account Services $54,177.09 Amount in collections(City Legal Dept.) $7,313.75 Number of Lawsuits filed 0 2012 Ambulance Laser Fee Recommendation South Bend Ordinance No. 9$77-0$requires the Fire Department to issue an annual recommendation in regard to ambulance user fees. The current fees set by this ordinance were calculated from the 2012 Medicare Fee Schedule. The fees are 150%of the allowable reimbursement set by Medicare. The current fees have been in place since January 1,2009. Medicare typically adjusts its fee schedule annually. Most often,this will result in an increase in reimbursable amounts. Since the rate increase that took effect in 2009, there have been modest increases in the allowable reimbursement by Medicare. 2 Due to increases in costs for medical supplies and fluctuations in the costs for fuel, I am recommending increasing our fees as follows: Pro osed Ambulance user Fees 2012 2012 2013 2013 Resident Non-Res Resident No Res Current Current Pro sed Pro osed 1 Basic Life Support BLS Non Eme enc $281.05 $374.74 $310.46 $414.17 2 BLS Life Su >:t BLS Emergency) $449.69 $599.58 $496.73 $662.67 3 Advanced Life Support ALS Non Emergency)_ $337.26 $449.68 $372.54 $497.00 4 Advanced Life.Support(ALS-1 Emergency) $534.00 $713.00 $589.86 $786.92 5 Advanced Life Su port ALS-2 Emergency) $772.91 $1,030.54 $853.74 $1,138.96 (6) Mileage, Basic(With in city limits, per patient miles min 1 mile) $9.63 $9.63 $10.55 $10.55 (7) Mileage,Rural (Per patient miles, minimum lmile $12.84 $12.84 $15.97 $15.97 8 Non Trmansp2 rt ALS Medical Call $100.00 $150.00 $150.00 $200.00 It is my further recommendation,as Medicare typically adjusts its fees on an annual basis and South Bend has shown great restraint in maintaining fees at consistently moderate levels,and allowing the fact that such deference to our citizens could be maintained while granting the ability to make reasonable and necessary changes to the fee schedule on an annual basis, that Ordinance No. 9887-08 be amended to include language similar to the following: In the event changes in Medicare or other federal or state health care regulations require or allow an adjustment to current charges set forth herein,the Fire Chief is authorized to adjust the same once per year; Such adjustments to take effect on the calendar date immediately following the date on which written notice of said adjustment is filed with the office of the City Clerk. A mechanism such as this will maintain this Council's oversight authority,Ensure South Bend's ambulance user fees are commensurate with those allowed by the Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule for Indiana, and provide the ability to keep our rates in line with reasonable and customary charges of peer cities. I would be happy to discuss any items in this report,and the pursuit of the language changes outlined above. Sincerely, JStepen NF. Cox Fire Chief 3 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare&Medicaid Services Mi ed! Bet Official CMS Information for Medicare Fee-For-Service Providers Ambulance Fee Schedule ...... ...... � l a t�. E� III fi I I' III I� 4 at1�: ,p a 5 g, ICN 006835 November 2011 *.. k 5' / � • •. e . er The Ambulance FS applies to the following providers and suppliers: Volunteer; •;• Municipal; •S Private; .• Independent; and Fin ❖ Institutional (i.e., hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals[CAH]with the exception of CAHs that AL his publication provides the following are the only ambulance service within 35 miles, information about the Ambulance Fee Schedule(FS): and Skilled Nursing Facilities). ❖ Background; ❖ Ambulance providers and suppliers; z •:{ Ambulance services payments; Payment for ambulance services under the Ambulance FS:*:• How payment rates are set; and •'+ Includes a base rate payment(level of service ❖ Resources. • provided) plus a separate payment for mileage to the nearest appropriate facility; MEMNON= •3 Covers both the transport of the beneficiary to the nearest appropriate facility and all medically necessary covered items and services Section 4631(b)(2) of the Balanced Budget Act of (e.g., oxygen, drugs, extra attendants, and 1997 added Section 1834(1) to the Social Security Act electrocardiogram testing)associated with the (the Act), which mandated the implementation of a transport; and national Ambulance FS effective for Medicare Part B ambulance services claims with dates of service on or •:• Precludes a separate payment for items and after April 1, 2002. The Ambulance FS applies to all services furnished under the ambulance benefit. ambulance services. Section 1834(1)of the Act also required mandatory assignment for all ambulance services,which means that you, as the provider or supplier, will be paid the Medicare allowed amount as payment in full for these services. In addition, you may bill or collect only any unmet Part B deductible and coinsurance amounts from the beneficiary. 4 c+" V— k H. Ambulance fee Schedule 7777777777.. 9 s. Effective January 1,2006,the Ambulance FS was fully implemented. Each year, an update is applied to the payment limits for ambulance services that is equal to the percentage increase'in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers(CPI-U)for the 12-month period ending with June of the previous year. Under the Affordable Care Act, Section 1834(1)(3)(B) of the Act was amended to apply a productivity adjustment to the update equal to the 10-year moving average of changes in economy wide private nonfarm business multi-factor productivity (MFP) beginning on January 1, 2011. The resulting update percentage is called the Ambulance Inflation Factor(AIF)_ For calendar year(CY)2012, the MFP is 1.2 percent and the CPI-U is 3.6 percent. Under the Affordable Care ELM Act, the CPI-U is reduced by the MFP, even if the reduction results in a negative AIF 'therefore, the AIF for CY 2012 is 2.4 percent. Air Ambulance Services Ground Ambulance Services As of January 1, 2006, the total payment amount for air ambulance providers and suppliers is based on 100 percent of the national Ambulance FS. Payments Effective January 1, 2008, the total payment amount for air ambulance services under the Ambulance FS for ground ambulance providers and suppliers is based on 100 percent of the national Ambulance FS. include the following elements: Payments for ground ambulance services under the •:• A nationally uniform base rate for fixed wing and a Ambulance FS include the following elements: nationally uniform base rate for rotary wing; •:• A nationally uniform base rate or conversion factor •:• A GAF for each Ambulance FS locality area (GPCI); for all ground ambulance services; .;. A nationally uniform loaded mileage rate for each •:• A numeric value for ambulance services relative to type of air service; and the value of a base level ambulance service called A rural adjustment to the base rate and mileage a relative value unit is assigned to each type of g ground ambulance service; for services furnished for a rural POP. •:• A geographic adjustment factor(GAF)for each Ambulance FS locality area (geographic practice cost index[GPCIj); ❖ A nationally uniform loaded mileage rate; , ❖ An additional amount for certain mileage for a rural point-of-pickup (POP); and •:+ Additional payments for certain specified temporary periods. Ambulance Fee Schedule 5 This fact sheet was current at the time it was published or uploaded onto the web. Medicare policy changes frequently so links to the source documents have been provided within the document for your reference. 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Ambulance Fee Schedule Y nF ' iNPopMAI'jON GP_ Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services, HMS §414,605 (A) The test is ordered by the pa- Subpart y—Fee Schedule for tient's physician at least 14 days fol- lowing the date of the patient's dis- charge from the hospital; SOURCE`: 67 FR 9132, Feb. 27, 2002, unless (B) The specimen was collected while otherwise noted, the patient was undergoing a hospital surgical procedure; §414.601 Purpose, (C) It would be medically inappro- This subpart implements section prfate to have collected the sample 1834(1) of the Act by establishing a fee other than during the hospital proce- schedule for the payment of ambulance dure for which the patient was admit- services. Section 1834(1) of the Act re- ted; quires that, except for services fur- (D) The results of the test do not nished by certain critical access hos- guide treatment provided during the pitals (see §413.70(b)(5) of this chapter), hospital stay;and Payment for all ambulance services, (E) The test was reasonable and otherwise previously payable on a rea- medically necessary for the treatment sonable charge basis or retrospective of an illness, reasonable cost basis, be made under a (ii)More than 30 calendar days before fee schedule. testing, the specimen is considered to §414.606 Definitions, have been archived and the date of As used in this subpart, the following service of the test must be the date the definitions apply to both land and specimen was obtained from storage. water (hereafter collectively referred (3)In the case of a chemotherapy sen- to as "ground") ambulance services sitivity test performed on live tissue, and to air ambulance services unless the date of service of the test must be otherwise specified: the date the test was performed only Advanced life support (ALS) assessment if— is an assessment performed by an ALS (i)The decision regarding the specific crew as part of an emergency response chemotherapeutic agents to test is that was necessary because the pa- made at least 14 days after discharge; tient's reported condition at the time (ii)The specimen was collected while of dispatch was such that only an ALS the patient was undergoing a hospital Crew was qualified to perform the as- surgical procedure; sessment. An ALS assessment does not (iii) It would be medically inappro- necessarily result in a determination that the patient requires an ALS level priate to have collected the sample of service. other than during the hospital proce- Advanced life support (ALS) interven- dure for which the patient was admit- tion means a procedure that is, in ac- ted; cordance with State and local laws, re- (iv) The results of the test do not quired to be furnished by ALS per- guide treatment provided during the sonnel. hospital stay; and, Advanced life support, level a (ALSI) (v)The test was reasonable and medi- means transportation by ground ambu- cally necessary for the treatment of an lance vehicle, medically necessary sup- illness. plies and services and either an ALS (4) For purposes of this section, assessment by ALS personnel or the "chemotherapy sensitivity test" means provision of at least one ALS interven- a test identified by the Secretary as a interven- tion. test that requires a fresh tissue sample Advanced life support, level 2 either r to test the sensitivity of tumor cells to m various chemotherapeutic agents. The eans either transportation by ground round ambulance vehicle, medically admire Secretary identifies such tests through supplies and services, and the administration of at least three medi- program instructions. cations by intravenous push/bolus or [7I FR 69786, Dec. 1, 2006, as amended at 72 by continuous infusion, excluding crys- FR 66402,Nov,27.20071 talloid, hypotonio, isotonic, and hypertonic solutions(Dextrose, Normal 63 9414.405 42 CFR Ch. 1V(10-1-10 Editfan) Saline, Ringer's Lactate); or transpor- ambulance entity begins as quickly as tation, medically necessary supplies possible to take the steps necessary to and services, and the provision of at respond to the call. least one of the following ALS prate- Fixed wing air ambulance (FW) means dures: transportation by a fixed wing aircraft (1) Manual defibrillation/ that is certified as a fixed wing air am- cardioversion. bulance and such services and supplies (2)Endotracheal intubation. as may be medically necessary. (3)Central venous line. Geographic adjustment factor (GAF) (4)Cardiac pacing. means the practice expense (PE) por- (5)Chest decompression. tion of the geographic practice cost (6) Surgical airway. index (GPCI) from the physician fee (7)Intraosseous line. schedule as applied to a percentage of Advanced life support (ALS) personnel the base rate. For ground ambulance means an individual trained to the services, the PE portion of the GPCI is level of the emergency medical techni- applied to 70 percent of the base rate cian-intermediate (EMT-Intermediate) for each level of service. For air ambu- or paramedic. The EMT-Intermediate Iance services, the PE portion of the is defined as an individual who is quali- GPCI is applied to 50 percent of the ap- fied, in accordance with State and plicable base rate. local laws, as an LMT-Basic and who is Loaded mileage means the number of also qualified in accordance with State miles the Medicare beneficiary is and local laws to perform essential ad- transported in the ambulance vehicle. vanced techniques and to administer a Paramedic ALS intercept (PI) means limited number of medications. The EMT-Paramedic services furnished by EMT-Paramedic is defined as pos- an entity that does not furnish the sessing the qualifications of the EMT- ground ambulance transport, provided Intermediate and also, in accordance the services meet the requirements with State and local laws, as having specified in¢410.40(c)of this chapter. enhanced skills that include being able Point of pick-up means the location of to administer additional interventions the beneficiary at the time he or she is and medications. placed on board the ambulance. Basic life support (BLS) means trans- Relative value units (RVUs) means a partation by ground ambulance vehicle value assigned to a ground ambulance and medically necessary supplies and service. services, plus the provision of BLS am- Rotary wing air ambulance (RW) bulance services. The ambulance must means transportation by a helicopter be staffed by an individual who is that is certified as an ambulance and qualified in accordance with State and such services and supplies as may be local laws as an emergency medical medically necessary. tecbnician-basic (EMT-Basic), These Rural adjustment factor (RAF) means laws may vary from State to State, an adjustment applied to the base pay- For example, only in some States is an ment rate when the point of pick-up is EMT-Basic permitted to operate hm- located in a rural area. iced equipment on board the vehicle, Rural area means an area located out- assist more qualified personnel in per- side an urban area, or a rural census forming assessments and interventions, tract within a Metropolitan Statistical and establish a peripheral intravenous Area as determined under the most re- (IV)line. cent version of the Goldsmith modi- Conversion factor (CF) is the dollar fication as determined by the Office of amount established by CMS that is Rural Health Policy of the health Re- multiplied by relative value units to sources and Services Administration. produce ground ambulance service base Specialty care transport (SCT) means rates. interfacility transportation of a criti- Emergency response means responding tally injured or ill beneficiary by a immediately at the BLS or ALS1 level ground ambulance vehicle, including Of service to a 911 call or the equivalent medically necessary supplies and serv- in areas without a 911 call system. An ices, at a level of service beyond the immediate response is one in which the scope of the EMT-Paramedic. SCT is 64 Centers for Medicare&Medicaid Services, HHS §414.610 necessary when a beneficiary's condi- July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006, tion requires ongoing care that must ambulance services originating in be furnished by one or more health pro- urban areas (both base rate and mile- fessionals in an appropriate specialty age) are paid based on a rate that is area, for example, nursing, emergency one percent higher than otherwise is medicine, respiratory care, cardio- applicable under this section, and am- vascular care, or a paramedic with ad- bulance services originating in rural ditional training, areas (both base rate and mileage) are Urban area means a Metropolitan paid based on a rate that is two percent Statistical Area, as defined by the Ex- higher than otherwise is applicable ecutive Office of Management and under this section. For services fr- Budget. nished during he g period July 1, 2008 [67 FR 9132, Feb. 27, 2002, as amended at 68 through December 31, 2009, ambulance FR 67693, Dec, 5, 2403; 71 FR 69787, Dec. 1, services originating in urban areas 20061 (both base rate and mileage) are paid §414.510 Basis of payment. based on a rate that is 2 percent higher Method of payment. Medicare pay- than otherwise is applicable under this (a} m(4) far ambulance services is based section, and ambulance services origi- on the lesser of the actual charge nating in rural areas (both base rate the applicable fee schedule amount. and mileage) are paid based on a rate The fee schedule payment for amount. that is three percent higher than oth- lance services equals a base rate for the erwise is applicable under this section. level of service plus payment for mile- (ii)The service-level base rate is then age and applicable adjustment factors. adjusted by the GAF, Compare this Except for services furnished by cer- amount to the actual charge. The less- tain critical access hospitals or enti- er of the actual charge or the GAF ad- ties owned and operated by them, as lusted base rate amount is added to the described in §413.70(b) of this chapter, lesser of the actual mileage charges or all ambulance services are paid under the payment rate per mile, multiplied the fee schedule specified in this sub- by the number of miles that the bene- part (regardless of the vehicle fur- fioiary was transported. When applica- nishing the service). ble, the appropriate RAF is applied to (b) Mandatory assignment. Effective the ground mileage rate to determine With implementation of the ambulance the appropriate payment rates. The fee schedule described in §414.601 (that RVU scale for the ambulance fee sched- is, for services furnished on or after ule is as follows: April 1, 2002), all payments made for _ ambulance services are made only on value uns Service level an assignment-related basis. Ambu- (Rvus) lance suppliers must accept the Medi- care allowed charge as payment in fall KS....................mereKS-Emergency . ............................................. 1.60 and may not bill or collect from the BLS-Emergency.................................................. 1.60 ALS1 .................................................................... 1.20 beneficiary any amount other than the ALS1-Emergency ............... 1190 unmet Part B deductible and Part B ALS2.................................................................... 2.75 coinsurance amounts. Violations of scr...................................................................... 3.25 this requirement may subject the pro- Rf ................. ......................................... 1.75 vider or supplier to sanctions, as pro- vided by law (part 408 of this chapter). (2) Air ambulance service levels. The (c)Formula for computation of payment base payment rate for the applicable amounts. The fee schedule payment type of air ambulance service is ad- amount for ambulance services is com- lusted by the GAF and, when applica- puted according to the following provi- ble, by the appropriate RAF to deter- sions: mine the amount of payment. Air am- (1) Ground ambulance service levels. (i) bulance services have no OF or RVUs. The CF is multiplied by the applicable This amount is compared to the actual RVUs for each level of service to charge. The lesser of the charge or the produce a service-level base rate. For adjusted GAF rate amount is added to services furnished during the period the payment rate per mile, multiplied 65 §414.610 42 CFR Ch. IV(10-1_10 Edition) by the number of miles that the bene- patient is transported simultaneously ficiary was transported. When applica- is based on the total number of ga- ble, the appropriate RAF is also ap- tients (both Medicare and non-Medi- plied to the air mileage rate. care) on board. If two patients are (3) Loaded mileage. Payment is based transported simultaneously, then the on loaded miles. Payment for air mile- payment allowance for the beneficiary age is based on loaded miles flown as (or for each of them if both patients expressed in statute miles. There are are beneficiaries)is equal to 75 percent three mileage payment rates: a rate for of the service payment allowance ap- FW services, a rate for RW services, plicable for the level of care furnished and a rate for all levels of ground to the beneficiary, plus 50 percent of transportation, the applicable mileage payment allow- (4)Geographic adjustment factor(GAF). anee, If three or more patients are For ground ambulance services, the PE transported simultaneously, the pay- portion of the GPCI from the physician ment allowance for the beneficiary (or fee schedule is applied to 70 percent of each of them) is equal to 60 percent of the base rate for ground ambulance the service payment allowance applica- services, For air ambulance services, ble for the level of care furnished to the PE portion of the physician fee the beneficiary, plus the applicable schedule GPCI is applied to 50 percent mileage payment allowance divided by of the base rate for air ambulance serv- the number of patients on board. ices. (5) aural adjustment factor (RAF). (i) (7) Payment rate for mileage greater For ground ambulance services where than 50 miles. For services furnished the point of pickup is in a rural area, during the period July 1, 2004 through the mileage rate is increased by 50 per' 31, each loaded arnbu- cent for each of the first 17 miles and, lance mile greBateate r than 50 (that i miles 51 and greater) for ambulance e for services furnished before January 1, r 2004, by 25 percent for miles 18 through transports originating in either urban 50. The standard mileage rate applies areas or in rural areas are paid based to every mile over 50 miles and, for o rate that is 25 percent higher than services furnished after December 31, otherwise rwise is applicable under this sec- 2003, to every mile over 17 miles. For tion. air ambulance services where the point (d) Payment. Payment, in accordance of pickup is in a rural area, the total with this subpart, represents payment payment is increased by 50 percent; in full (subject to applicable Medicare that is, the rural adjustment factor ap- fart B deductible and coinsurance re- plies to the sum of the base rate and quirements as described in subpart G of the mileage rate. part 409 of this chapter or in subpart I (ii) For services furnished during the of part 410 of this chapter) for all serv- period July 1, 2004 through December ices, supplies, and other costs for an 31, 2009, the payment amount for the ambulance service furnished to a Medi- ground ambulance base rate is in- care beneficiary. No direct payment creased by 22.6 percent where the point will be made under this subpart if bill- of pickup is in a rural area determined ing for the ambulance service is re- to be in the lowest 25 percent of rural quired to be consolidated with billing Population arrayed by population den- for another benefit for which payment sity, The amount of this increase is may be made under this chapter. based on CMS's estimate of the ratio of (e) Point of pick-up. The zip code of the average cost per trip for the rural the point of pick-up must be reported areas in the lowest quartile of popu- on each claim for ambulance services lation compared to the average cost so that the correct GAF and RAF may per trip for the rural areas in the high- be applied, as appropriate, est quartile of population. In making (f) Updates. The CF, the air ambu- this estimate, CMS may use data pro- lance base rates, and the mileage rates vided by the GAO. are updated annually by an inflation (6) Multiple patients. The allowable factor established by law.The inflation amount per beneficiary for a single am- factor is based on the consumer price bulance transport when more than one index for all urban consumers (CPI-II) 66 Centers for Medicare&Medicaid Services, HHS §414.615 (U.S. city average)for the 12-month pe- (b) 2003 Payment. For services fur- riod ending with June of the previous nished in CY 2003, payment is based on year. 60 percent of the reasonable charge or (g) Adjustments. The Secretary mon- reasonable cost, as applicable, plus 40 itors payment and billing data on an percent of the ambulance fee schedule ongoing basis and adjusts the CF and amount. The reasonable charge and air ambulance rates as appropriate to reasonable cost portion in CY 2003 is reflect actual practices under the fee equal to the supplier's reasonable schedule. These rates are not adjusted charge or provider's reasonable cost for solely because of changes in the total CY 2002,multiplied by the statutory in- number of ambulance transports. flation factor for ambulance services. (h) 7'reatment of certain areas for pay- (c) 2004 Payment. For services fur- ment for air ambulance services. Any area nished in CY 2004, payment is based on that was designated as a rural area for 40 percent of the reasonable charge or purposes of making payments under reasonable cost, as applicable, plus 60 the ambulance fee schedule for air am- percent of the ambulance fee schedule bulance services furnished on Decem- amount. The reasonable charge and ber 31, 2006, must be treated as a rural reasonable cost portion in CY 2004 is area for purposes of making payments equal to the supplier's reasonable under the ambulance fee schedule for charge or provider's reasonable cost for air ambulance services furnished dur- CY 2003, multiplied by the statutory fin- ing the period July 1, 2006 through De- flation factor for ambulance services. cember 31,2009. (d) 2005 Payment, For services fur- nished in CY 2005, payment is based on (67 FR 9132, Feb. 27, 2002, as amended at 68 20 percent of the reasonable charge or FR 67693, Dec. 5, 2003; 69 FR 40292, 1uly I, reasonable cost, as applicable, plus 80 2004: 71 FR 69787, Dec, 1. 2006; 73 FR 699937, percent of the ambulance fee schedule Nov.19,2008;74 FR 62012,Nov.25,2009) amount. The reasonable charge and §414.615 Transition to the ambulance reasonable cost portion in CY 2005 is fee schedule, equal to the supplier's reasonable charge or provider's reasonable cost for The fee schedule for ambulance serv- CY 2004, multiplied by the statutory in- ices will be phased in over 5 years be- flation factor for ambulance services. ginning April 1, 2002. Subject to the (e) 2005 and Beyond Payment. For first sentence in §414.6I0(a), payment services furnished in CY 2006 and there- for services furnished during the tran- after, the payment is based solely on sition period is made based on a cam- the ambulance fee schedule amount. bination of the fee schedule payment (f) Updates. The portion of the transi- for ambulance services and the amount tion payment that is based on the ex- the program would have paid absent isting payment methodology (that is, the fee schedule for ambulance serv- the non-fee-schedule portion) is up- ices, as follows: dated annually for inflation by a factor (a) 2002 Payment. For services fur- equal to the percentage increase in the nished in 2002, the payment for the CPI-U (U.S. city average) for the 12- service component, the mileage compo- month period ending with June of the nent and, if applicable, the supply com- previous year. The CY 2002 inflation ponent is based on 80 percent of the update factor used to update the 2001 reasonable charge for independent sup- payment amounts is applied to the pliers or on 80 percent of reasonable annualized (average) payment amounts cost for providers, plus 20 percent of for CY 2001, For the period January 1, the ambulance fee schedule amount for 2001 through June 30,2001,the inflation the service and mileage components. update factor is 2.7 percent. For the pe- The reasonable charge or reasonable riod July 1, 2001 through December 31, cost portion of payment in CY 2002 is 2001, the inflation update factor is 4.7 equal to the supplier's reasonable percent. The average for the year is 3.7 charge allowance or provider's reason- percent. Thus, the annualized (average) able cost allowance for CY 2001, multi- CY 2001 payment amounts used to de- plied by the statutory inflation factor rive the CY 2002 payment amounts are for ambulance services. equivalent to the CY 2001 payment 67 §414.617 42 CFR Ch. IV(10-1-10 Edition) amounts that would have been deter- Time period Regional National mined had the inflation update factor percent percent for the entire CY 2001 been 3.7 percent. 7ltro4-12131/04................................. 60 20 Both portions of the transition pay- oY 2005 .............•............. . .. ............. so as ment(that is, the portion that is based cv2006 ..................................•.•..•••.• 40 60 on reasonable charge or reasonable CY 2001-CY 2o09 ............................ 20 6o cost and the portion that is based on CY 2010 en ,d thereafter..................... 0 too the ambulance fee schedule) are up- dated annually for inflation by the in- [69 FR 40292,July 1,20041 flation factor described in§414.610(f). 414.620 Publication of the ambulance (g) Exception. There will be no blend- fee schedule. ed payment allowance as described in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this Changes in payment rates resulting section for ground mileage in those from incorporation of the annual infla- States where the Medicare carrier paid tion factor described in §414.610(f) will separately for all out-of-county ground be announced by CLAYS by instruction ambulance mileage, but did not, before and on the CMS Web site. CMS will fol- the implementation of the Medicare low applicable rulemaking procedures ambulance fee schedule, make a sepa- in publishing revisions to the fee sched- rate payment for any ground ambu- ule for ambulance services that result lance mileage within the county in from any factors other than the infla- which the beneficiary was transported. tion factor. Payment for ground ambulance mile- [67 FR 9132, Feb. 27, 2002, as amended at 72 age in that State will be made based on FR 66402,Nov.27,20071 the full ambulance fee schedule amount for ground mileage. This ex- §414.625 Limitation on review. ception applies only to carrier-proc- There will be no administrative or ju- essed claims and only in those States dicial review under section 1869 of the in which the carrier paid separately for Act or otherwise of the amounts estab- out-of-county ambulance mileage, but lisped under the fee schedule for ambu- did not make separate payment for any lance services, including the following: in-county mileage throughout the en- (a) Establishing mechanisms to con- tire State, trol increases in expenditures for am- #414.617 Transition from regional to bulance services. national ambulance fee schedule. (b)Establishing definitions for ambu- lance services that link payments to For services furnished during the pe- the type of services provided. riod July 1, 2004 through December 31, (c) Considering appropriate regional 2009, the amount for the ground ambu- and operational differences. lance base rate is subject to a floor (d) Considering adjustments to pay- amount determined by establishing ment rates to account for inflation and nine fee schedules based on each of the other relevant factors. nine census divisions using the same (e) Phasing in the application of the methodology as used to establish the national fee schedule. If the regional payment rates under the fee schedule fee schedule methodology for a given in an efficient and fair manner. census division results in an amount SUbpaft --I'Cyrnent far Drugs and that is less than or equal to the na- tional ground base rate, then it is not Biologicals used, and the national FS amount ap- plies. If the regional fee schedule meth- Souxcs:69 FR 1116,Jan,7,2004,unless oth- odology for a given census division re- erwise noted. sults in an amount that is greater than #414.701 Purpose. the national ground base rate, then the F'S portion of the base rate for that This subpart implements section census division is equal to a blend of 1842(o) of the Social Security Act by the national rate and the regional rate specifying the methodology for deter- in accordance with the following sched- mining the payment allowance limit ule: for drugs and biologicals covered under 68 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1038 Notre Dame Avenue AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR DAVID W. & MARY B. MURPHY WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1038 Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: That part of the Northwest Quarter Section 1, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, Portage Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is described as Lot "A" as shown on the plat of "Boyd-Snee's Subdivision, First Replat" recorded June 13`x', 2012 in the office of the St. Joseph County, Indiana Recorder as Instrument No, 1217686. and this property has Tax Key Number 18-5105-3702.02, be designated as a Residentially Distressed. Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76 et seq., and; WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12,1-2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION L The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et sea., for tax abatement. SECTION 11. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance No. 9394-03, which was passed on February 10, 2003: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four(4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36-7-9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6-1.1-24 and IC 6-1.1-25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36-7-9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent(10%) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-3. E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five(5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. 2 SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et sea. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. f .-C J Q . Member of the Common Counc Filed In dlerk'e I NOT APPP.OVIO zul�j iC C3PT Q, ' CI'6�G JAN OORI 10 IN RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3300 N. Kenmore AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR EW Marine, Inc. DBA Indiana Rotomolding, Inc. WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area commonly known as 3300 N. Kenmore, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: 51855 Ac Tract E of Kenmore NE 14 NE 14 Sec 28-38-2e and which has Key Number 025-1010-038518, be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana. Code § 6-1.1-12.1 et 5M., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76 et sea., and; . WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code § 6- 1.1-12.1, et sect., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76, et sue., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of Indiana Code § 6-1.1-12.1 et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II..The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such development; B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation; E. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and F. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code § 6-1.1-12.1-3. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits, Sections 1 through 3 of the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and the Memorandum of Agreement between the Petitioner and the City of South Bend, and that the Statement of Benefits form completed by the petitioner, said form being prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code § 6-1.1-12.1-3. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Community and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement. SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code § 5-3-1 and Indiana Code § 6-1.1-12.1-2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. f?xiv 604 t: Member of the Common Coun 'il }t ii'��4w e.vta tidsi si,iw`e L�rd�k'4` Filed In ' 'k Nov 2 Z01Z C��,°�R4C, Cl TH 92ND,9P0 f.is Q,03 F.' �$OIUT 1200 Cotmi y-OTY BUJIDT G \ PHOta 574/235-9371 227 W.]>1 FE.nsnrr Banaa " \�rencs '" 'i a FAx 5741235-9021 � SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601-1830 x ,x I865 CITY O1'SOUTH BFND PETE BuTT1GIEG, MAYOR COMMUNI'T'Y cONOMIC DEVELOPMENT October 31, 2012 Council Member Henry Davis, Chairperson Community & Economic Development Committee South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Commercial Personal Property Tax Abatement Petition for: EW Marine, Inc 1DBA Indiana Rotomolding,Inc. Dear Council Member Davis: Attached please find the Department of Community & Economic Development's report on a personal property tax abatement petition from the above petitioner, for the purchase of equipment located at 3300 N. Kenmore.Also attached is a copy of the petition, Statement of Benefits form,and supporting information. The report contains the Department's findings relative to this petition. The petitioner, EW Marine, Inc. DBA Indiana Rotomolding, Inc. proposes to purchase equipment which will cost $1,000,000. The Petitioner is seeking a five year personal property tax abatement for the equipment. A representative of the petitioner will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday,November 12, 2012. Should you or any Council member have questions concerning the report,please contact me at 235- 5836. Sincerely, David Relos Economic Development Specialist Attachments cc: South Bend Common Council Members Mayor Pete Buttigieg Don Inks CommuNiTY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DFva.opmFNT PAMELA C. MFYEY, DpFJkLD E.INKS 574/235-9660 5741235-9371 FF.x: 574/235-9469 TAX ABATEMENT REPORT TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DAVID RELOS ' SUBJECT: PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR: EW MARINE, INC. DBA INDIANA ROTOMOLDING, INC. DATE: October 31, 2012 On October 29, 2012, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration for property located at 3300 N. Kenmore was filed with the City Clerk by EW Marine, Inc. DBA Indiana Rotomolding,Inc. Pursuant to Chapter 2,Article 6, Section 2-82 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, this petition was referred to the Department of Community and Economic Development for purposes of investigation and preparation of a report,to determine whether the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area pursuant to I.C.6-1.1-12.1, and that all zoning requirements have been met. The Department of Community and Economic Development has reviewed the petition,investigated the area, and makes the following report. PROJECT SUMMARY EW Marine, Inc. DBA Indiana Rotomolding, Inc. is a custom plastic processor utilizing the rotational molding process to manufacture yellow crash barrels for highway safety,along with a wide variety of other small and large hollow products which are shipped up to 800 miles away. EW Marine, Inc. DBA Indiana Rotomolding intends to purchase equipment in the amount of$1,000,000 to complement current equipment in order to support client demands and higher volume. Being located at 3300 N. Kenmore, EW Marine, Inc. DBA Indiana Rotomolding is in German Township. Using German Township's tax rate, during a five (5) year abatement period, total taxes being abated are estimated at $15;039. Total taxes being paid are estimated at $168,072. South Bend Common Council RE: PP Tax Abatement for EW Marine, Inc. DBA Indiana Rotomolding, Inc.. October 31, 2012 Page 2 EMPLOYMENT IMPACT Per the petition,it is estimated that the total project will create at least twenty(20)new,permanent, full-time jobs in the first year of production representing a new annual payroll of at least$900,000. The project will maintain seventy(70)existing,permanent,hall-time jobs with a total annual payroll of$2,500,000. ABATEMENT QUALIFICA'T'ION 1. A review of tax abatements previously granted finds that the petitioner has been granted or been associated with two previous tax abatements: Type Resolution Number Date 4 year real property abatement 3678-07 January 08, 2007 3 year real property abatement 4206-12 October 08, 2012 2. The Building Commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed project. 3. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area. 4. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance No. 9394-03 finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a (5) five-year personal property tax abatement under section 2-84.2, Tangible Personal Property Tax Abatement. V C7 A C) 0 0 C) h N N N CO O Q N N LC) �� OD — M (6 C5 C5 05 V V w 'CT�M N {+6 7 CD N —CD V N o o ll� CD O 060 o r ; I+ �? 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October 25,2012 City Clerk's Office County City Building Room 455 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 To Whom It May Concern: This request ties into the three-year Real Property Tax Abatement approved on October 8, 2012. This Personal Property Tax Abatement could not be filed with the Real Property Tax Abatement request in August as we had not determined our equipment needs at that time and did not want to delay the building addition. The jobs created by this project are the same as those presented for the Real Estate Tax Abatement—they are not an additional 20 jobs. The real estate addition and personal property additions are both required to create the 20 new positions. Therefore, I have enclosed a form SB-1/PP as well as a Petition For Tangible Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration. If you have any questions,please contact me at 574-232-8066 (106) or 1ack.welter@iri-roto.com. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, KHART PLASTICS ICE in aerw �.� � � Jac E. Wel President & OCT 29ni4 JEW/j!g Encl. JOHN 11 ,; .,"Y Rp��A�`►�.. t sz ,��.' e$ • • �' • e• i � ® ire• a • • • CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETITION FOR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION The undersigned owner(s) of new manufacturing equipment, new research and development equipment, new logistical distribution equipment and/or new information technology equipment, all personal property, located within the City of South Bend, hereby petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend for personal property (new manufacturing equipment, new research and development equipment, new logistical distribution equipment and/or new information technology equipment) tax abatement consideration and pursuant to I.C., 6-1.1-12.1, et_ seg., and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2-84.2, et for this petition state the following: 1. Describe the proposed project, including information about the new personal property identified as manufacturing, research and development, logistical distribution and/or information technology equipment ("Equipment") to be installed, the amount of land to be used, if any, the proposed use of the Equipment, and a general statement as to the importance of the project to your business. Additional Rotational. Molding Equipment needed to produce parts for a new customer. A 25, 000 square foot building expansion is underway to house new equipment. This project is critical to our long-term success. 2. The project will (a) create 20 permanent, full-time and 0 permanent, part- time jobs within the first year, representing a new annual payroll of$ 900,000 and (b) maintain 70 existing, permanent, full-time and 0 existing, permanent, part-time jobs representing an annual payroll of$ 2,500,000 for existing employees. 3. Provide current wage information for existing employees including; base rate, cost- of-living allowances, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay including commissions and production bonuses, on-call pay and tips (please show average hourly rate or range). Do Not Include: back pay, jury duty pay, overtime pay, severance pay, shift differentials, non-production bonuses, and tuition reimbursements. Full-Time Part-Time Laborers $ 11 -$16 hr $ n/a Technical $ 15-$18 hr $ n/a Managerial $ $45k-$70k $ n/a Administrative $ 40k $ n/a (Rev. 5113111) 1 4. The projected annual salary for each new position indicated. in item 2 above is estimated to be as follows (Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed): POSITION (Indicate Full time (FT] or Part time [PT]) EMPLOYMENT WAGE 15 FT Production Labor zM700 avg 5 FT Quality/Admin/Supervisory $60,000 avg 5. Estimate the total cost of the new Equipment: $ 1,000,000 6. (a) The Equipment is owned or to be owned by the following individual(s) or corporation(s) (if the business organization is publicly held, indicate also the name of the corporate parent, if any, and the name under which the corporation has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission): NAME ADDRESS INTEREST (%) Elkhart Plastics, Inc 3300 N. Kenmore 100% South Bend, IN 46628 (b) The following other person(s) or corporation(s) lease, intend to lease, or have an option to buy the Equipment (include corporate information as . required in (6)(a) above, if applicable): NAME NIA ADDRESS INTEREST (%) 7. Give a brief description of the overall nature of the business and of the operations occurring at the location for which tax abatement is requested: Custom plastics processor using the rotational molding process. Products manufactured include highway saftey products products like yellow barrels, drill bit cases for oil and gas exploration as well as a wide variety of other small and large hollow products for a variety of industries. 8. The commonly known address of the REAL property where the Equipment is to be located is: 3300 N Kenmore St, South Bend, IN 46628 9. The Key Number(s) of said property is: 025-1010-038518 10. A legal description of the REAL property where the Equipment is to be located is attached hereto, marked "Exhibit A," and incorporated herein. 11. A map and/or plat describing the REAL property where the Equipment is to be located is attached hereto, marked "Exhibit B," and incorporated herein. (Rev. 5/1 3111) 2 12. Photographs of the REAL_ property, taken within two (2) weeks of filing of this petition are attached hereto, marked "Exhibit C," and incorporated herein. 13. The current assessed valuation of the tangible personal property to be replaced by the new Equipment is $ N/A (This information may be obtained at the St. Joseph County Assessor's office, 235- 9523) 14. The current use of the REAL property where the Equipment is to be installed is Industrial and the current zoning is Li (This information may be obtained from the Building Department, 235-9553) 15. List the real and personal property taxes paid at the location during the previous five years, whether paid by the current owner or a previous owner: YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAXES PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 2008 $59,406.77 $17,634.47 2009 $57,633.39 $17,081.35 2010 $51,373.06 $14,346.62 2011 52,713.36 $12,479.55 2012 $52,126.60 $14,918.46 (This information may be obtained from the St. Joseph County Treasurer's office, 235-9531) 16. Describe the commitment made within the past five years by your firm to hiring minority individuals, including number of minorities employed during each of the past five years, specifying whether full-time or part-time and whether permanent or temporary employees. The Petitioner shall also list the current number of total employees (full and part-time) and the current number of minority individuals (full and part-time). See commitment statement on number 20 on following page. Due to our size, we have not filed an EEZ31 Form and therefore do not ave adequate is orica a a on minors employees. 17. Describe on-site child care or day care facilities, services or benefits currently offered or proposed to be offered by the Petitioner for children of employees. None 18. What is your best estimate of the market value of the new Equipment after installation? $ 1,000,000 19. What is your best estimate of the amount of taxes to be abated during each of the five years after installation? $ 16,666 Total (Rev. 5113111) 3 20. What is the commitment your firm will make to minority employment during the five years of tax abatement? We are committed to providing equal opportunity, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ci izens ip status, age, aisa5iiity, or any ofner reason Prohibited byaw, o a qua r ie applicants in all ot our employment pra ices, including Of no Fimf a o:Mring, p acemen, promotion, transter or clemotion. I his 9tatement is listed in our Employment an oo . 21. The Equipment has not been installed as of the date of filing of this petition. (The signature at the end of this Petition is verification of this statement) 22. Has your business been granted previous tax abatement(s)? If yes, please provide type (real and/or personal property), term and date of approval. (Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed) ABATEMENT TYPE TERM DATE OF APPROVAL Real Property 4 Years January 8, 2007 Real Property 3 Years October 8, 2012 23. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) or North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) major group within which the proposed project would be classified, by number and description is: NAICS -326 24. The Internal Revenue Service Code of Principal Business Activity by which the proposed project would be classified, by number and description is: 326100 25. The REAL property where the Equipment will be installed is located in the following Allocation Area, if any, declared and confirmed by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission: Airport Economic Development Area 26. Other anticipated public financing for the project including, if any, industrial revenue-bonding to be sought or already authorized, assistance through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development funds from the City of South Bend, Small Business Administration Sections 503 and 504 financing through the Business Development Corporation of South Bend, Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County, Indiana, Industrial Revolving Fund, or other public financial assistance, including but not limited to public works improvements. NIA (Rev. 5113/11) 4 27. Describe how and why the manufacturing equipment, research and development equipment, logistical distribution equipment and/or information technology equipment to be replaced or the facility in which the Equipment will be added is currently technologically, economically or energy obsolete and how and why that obsolescence may lead to a decline in employment and tax revenues: We are adding equipment to meet increased customer demand, which will increase employment and tax revenues. 28. The new manufacturing equipment, new research and development equipment, new logistical distribution equipment and/or new information technology equipment to be installed will be used for one (1) or more of the uses listed within the definitions of New Manufacturing Equipment, New Research and Development Equipment, New Logistical Distribution Equipment and New Information Technology Equipment set forth in I.C. 6-1.1-12.1 et and the Equipment was never before used by its owner for any purpose in Indiana. (The signature at the end of this Petition is verification of this statement.) 29. The following person(s) should be contacted as Petitioner's agent regarding additional information and public hearing notifications: Name: Jack Welter Address: 3300 N Kenmore St City, State, Zip Code South Bend, IN 46628 Telephone- 574-232-8066 E-mail Address: jack.welter @iri-roto.com WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, adopt a declaratory resolution designating the area described herein to be an economic revitalization area for purposes of tangible personal property tax abatement consideration, and after publication of notice and public hearing, determine qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met, and confirm such resolution. Petitioner herein hereby verifies that the required $250.00 filing fee to cover processing and administrative costs pursuant to Section 2-84.7 of the Municipal Code of the City of Sou end has been paid in full. Filed In ler icy Name of Property Owner(s): EW Marine r 66480 High Meadow Ct, Edwardsburg, IN 49112 By �f o, (Signed Name) cffy Jack Welter, Vice President (Typed or printed name and capacity of signor if signed by an agent or representative of the owner) (Rev. 5/13/11) 5 1 fi EX IT A-LEGAL DESCRIPTION a A tract of land in part of Township 38 North, Range 2 County, Indiana, described the . Northeast Quarter of Section 28,East,City of South Bend, St. Joseph as follows: �sY o COMMENCING at the Northeast comer of Section 28; thence South 89" ¢ 48' 05" West, 966.00 feet along the North tine of said Section 28; thence South 004 00' 23" West 40.00 feet to the South boundary of Cleveland Road; thence South 891) 48' 05" West, 289.00 feet along said South boundary; thence South 440 54' 14" West, 14.17 feet t6 the East boundary of Kenmore Street; thence South 000 00' 23" West, 146.76 feet along said East boundary; thence along said East boundary, Southeasterly 294.37 feet along an are to the left, having a radius of 1869.86 feet, subtended by a long chord, having a bearing of South 04° 30' 13" East, and a length of 294,07 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 89" 48' 05" East 581.88 feet; thence South 00" 00' 23" West, 472.86 feet; thence South 89" 58' 56" West, 448.99 feet to said East boundary of Kenmore Street; thence North 091 59' 37" West, 445.88 feet along said East boundary; thence Northwesmt-ly 31.98 feet along an arc to the right, having a radius of 1869.86 feet and subtended by a long chord, having a bearing of North 09° 30'15" West, and a length of 31.98 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to legal highways. I 1 3 i FFW raa 1 OCT mswordVeeapisspi-lecsgtjw JCW tl�so t1i ��' Indiana Rotomolding, Inc. 3300 N. Kenmore k r .1 4/ I,. 3300 N. Kenmore NN.4. $.. jw e s. y{ �q � F # f ` '. Ir- r'tw�}�r }} , 4 Q`., \�� ^ a > STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FORM SB-1 1 PP a PERSONAL PROPERTY +� State Form 51764(R/1.06) Prescribed by the Department of Local Government Finance PRIVACY NOTICE The cost and any specific individual's salary information is confidential;the balance of the filing is public record INSTRUCTIONS: per IC 6-1.1-12.1-5.1(c)and(d). 1, This statement must be submitted to the body designating the Economic Revitalization Area prior to the public hearing if the designating body requires information from the applicant in making its decision about whether to designate an Economic Revitalization Area. Otherwise this statement must be submitted to the designating body BEFORE a person installs the new manufacturing equipment and/or research and development equipment,and/or logistical distribution equipment and/or information technology equipment for which the person wishes to claim a deduction. 'Projects'planned or committed to after July 1, 1967, and areas designated after July 1, 1987,require a STATEMENT OF BENEFITS. (1C 6-1.1-12.1) 2. Approval of the designating body(City Council, Town Board, County Council,etc.) must be obtained prior to installation of the new manufacturing equipment and/or research and development equipment and/or logistical distribution equipment and/or information technology equipment,BEFORE a deduction may be approved 3. To obtain a deduction, a person must rile a certified deduction schedule with the person's personal property return on a certified deduction schedule(Form 103-ERA) with the township assessor of the township where the property is situated. The 103-ERA must be filed between March 1 and May 15 of the assessment year in which new manufacturing equipment and/or research and development equipment and/or logistical distribution equipment and/or information technology equipment is installed and fully functional, unless a filing extension has been obtained. A person who obtains a filing extension must file the form between March 1 and the extended due date of that year. 4. Property owners whose Statement of Benefits was approved after June 30, 1991, must submit Form CF-1/PP annually to show compliance with the Statement of Benefits. (IC 6-1.1-12.1-5.6) 5. The schedules established under!C 6-1.1-12.1-4.5(d)and(e)apply to equipment installed after March 1,2001. For equipment installed prior to March 2, 2001,the schedules and statutes in effect at the time shall continue to apply, IC 6-1.1-1 - s � Name of taxpayer EW Marine Address of taxpayer(number and street,city,state,and ZIP code) i 66480 High Meadow Ct, Edwardsburg, M149112 LQT g z o lz Name of contact person .,- Y T elephone number Jack Welter 4w7�cI `�g4o"q,. r Name of designating body Resolution number(s) Elkhart Plastics, Inc Location of property Couniy DLGF taxing Mstricl number 3300 N. Kenmore St, South Bend, IN 46628 Description of manufacturing equipment and/or research and development equipment ESTIMATED and/or logistical distribution equipment and/or information technology equipment. (use additional sheets if necessary) START DATE COMPLETION DATE Rotational Molding Equipment, CNC trimming machine, test Manufacturing Equipment 1/1/2013 3/1/2013 equipment to serve a new customer. R a D Equipment n/a n/a Logist Dist Equipment IT Equipment � e � e -s-o e -• ( Current number Salaries Number retained Salaries Number additional Salaries � � 0 r r�4 L.CCZ. -TCJ � l� v'(*iO �J ��J cps • s w e a s -s•s a •-o NOTE:Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-12.1-5.1 (d)(2)the MANUFACTURING R&D EQUIPMENT LOGIST DIST IT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT COST of the property is confidential. COST ASSESSED COST ASSESSED COST ASSESSED COST ASSESSED Kim VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE Current values 11.2 1 i 10.0 fP10° (o Pius estimated values of proposed project 1 ci.00-4i_Z 10�W0 Less values of any property being replaced -- -. Net estimated values upon completion of project e s e ea -e RISE" Estimated solid waste converted(pounds) ®' Estimated hazardous waste converted(pounds) Other benefits: ,y I hereby certify that the representations in this statement are true. Signature of uth iz r pre n ti Title Date si ned(manthr day,year) s- e e ere We have reviewed our prior actions relating to the designation of this economic revitalization area and find that the applicant meets the general standards adopted in the resolution previously approved by this body. Said resolution,passed under IC 6-1.1-12.1-2.5,provides for the following limitations as authorized under IC 6-1.1-12.1-2. A.The designated area has been limited to a period of time not to exceed calendar years*(see below). The date this designation expires is B .The type of deduction that is allowed in the designated area is limited to: 1. Installation of new manufacturing equipment; ❑Yes ❑N o 2, Installation of new research and development equipment; ❑Yes [J N o 3. Installation of new logistical distribution equipment. ❑Yes [:IN o 4. Installation of new information technology equipment; ❑Yes ❑N o C. The amount of deduction applicable to new manufacturing equipment is limited to $ cost with an assessed value of $ D. The amount of deduction applicable to new research and development equipment is limited to $ cost with an assessed value of$ �J—'-----' E.The amount of deduction applicable to new logistical distribution equipment is limited to $ cost with an assessed value of F. The amount of deduction applicable to new information technology equipment is limited to$ cost with an assessed value of G. Other limitations or conditions(specify] H. The deduction for new manufacturing equipment and/or new research and development equipment and/or new logistical distribution equipment and/or new information technology equipment installed and first claimed eligible for deduction on or after July 1,2000,is allowed for: ❑1 year ❑6 years x*For ERA's established prior to July 1,2000,only a ❑2 years ❑7 years 5 or 10 year schedule may be deducted. ❑3 years 08 years 04 years ❑9 years ❑5 years** ❑10 years Also we have reviewed the information contained in the statement of benefits and find that the estimates and expectations are reasonable and have determined that the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction described above. Approved:(signature and title of authorized member) Telephone number Date signed(month,day,year) Attested by: Designated body *If the designating body limits the time period during which an area is an economic revitalization area,it does not limit the length of time a taxpayer is entitled to receive a deduction to a number of years designated under IC 6-1.1-12.1-4.5 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ON BEHALF OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT COALITION FOR A BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has financial assistance for brownfield revitalization, including grants for site assessments; and WHEREAS, St. Joseph County, the City of South Bend, and the City of Mishawaka intend to form the St. Joseph County Brownfield Assessment Coalition ("Coalition") , and the Coalition intends to request a $600,000 Assessment Grant in order to establish a county-wide Brownfields Assessment Program; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend would serve as the lead agency for submitting the application and administering any grant funds that are awarded to the Coalition; and WHEREAS, the Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is the appropriate applicant for the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Assessment Grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is hereby authorized to apply to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for a $600,000 Assessment Grant, and to execute all documents related to any grant awarded on behalf of the St. Joseph. County Brownfield Assessment Coalition in which the City of South Bend, the City of Mishawaka and St. Joseph County are participants. SECTION 11. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall file with the Common Council a complete copy of the application submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. SECTION III. That for every activity, project, or program to be funded under this resolution, the Mayor shall submit to the Common Council an appropriation ordinance prior to expenditure of any funds received from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. SECTION IV. That the City of South Bend, Department of Community Investment is hereby designated as the agency and office administering, on behalf of the St. Joseph County Brownfield Assessment Coalition, the Brownfield Assessment Grant awarded under this application. SECTION V. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Member of the Common Council C,Ounr cL t on F� Nled n Clam's cO CT 26 Oil CITY 11 1 IN CITY EW, soor��� 1200 COUNTY-CITY BINIDF rc . � \ Pi4oNF 574/23 5-9371 227 W JEFFERSON BOULEVARD \� �i d PAX 574/235-9021 SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601-1830 x + QTY OF SOUTH BEND FETE B=IGIEG, MAYOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT October 25, 2012 South Bend Common Council Fourth Floor Council Chambers 400 County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Council Members: The attached resolution for your consideration and approval will authorize submission of a grant application to the United States Environmental Protection Agency on behalf ofthe St.Joseph County Brownfield Assessment Coalition. South Bend will serve as the lead agency for this coalition which will be made up of the City of South Bend, the City of Mishawaka and St. Joseph County, if the grant application is approved by the EPA, we will return to the Council for the coalition to be formalized. We intend to submit an application for a $600,000 Assessment Grant that will fund environmental assessments within St. Joseph County. We also are planning on using a portion of the grant to prepare a new inventory of brownfield sites within the three jurisdictions of the coalition. The grant application is due at EPA by November 19, 2012. I will attend the Council meeting. Please call meat 235-9374 if you have any questions before then. Sincerely, Ann E. Kolata Senior Redevelopment Specialist Filed !n Clerk's Office OCT 2 6 2012 RKSC YCLE �OU H!END,IN CommuN1"IY DEVELOPMFNT EcoNOM.rC DrvuopmtNT PAMELA C.MEYEF DRNAan E.INKS 57412.35-9650 5741235.9371 Fnsc: 5741235-9469 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA,URGING THE SOUTH BEND CITY ADMINISTRATION TO UTILIZE MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES AS MUCH AS]POSSIBLE FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CURBS AND SIDEWALK PROGRAMS WHEN WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS Article 3 of Chapter 18 of the South Bend Municipal Code sets forth the current regulations addressing the construction and repair of sidewalks,curbs and gutters;and CWACm,� during this year's budget hearings held by the Council's Personnel and Finance Committee, a pilot program was proposed whereby the current city regulations would be temporarily suspended so that an experimental program could be attempted to "pilot solutions in income eligible neighborhoods";and the South Bend City Administration has proposed that funding for the Curbs and Sidewalks Program for 2013 be increased from its current 2012 budgeted amount of $481,992 to $676,882;and IV" the proposed increase of 5194,890 for next year's Curbs and Sidewalks Program would represent an increase of 40.4% in funding, with COIT monies proposed to be transferred into the Motor Vehicle Highway(MVH)Fund;and N"the documents provided to the Common Council provide that"any residents who request new curbs and sidewalks and receive funding from Mayor and Council for alternate sources would have their work performed by independent contracts,which would support the livelihood of the contractors and keep the City curb and sidewalk program separate for paying residents". the cost of traditional curb and sidewalk replacement is based on a charge per linear foot of the property's frontage for materials and would typically include the removal and replacement of the curb, sidewalk and driveway approach; with an additional costs for removing and replacing trip hazard concrete repairs as well as costs for tree removal;and the Division of Engineering in the Department of Public Works will oversee both the traditional curb and sidewalk program and any pilot program which may be attempted. & Ilse- r�irrir. �?iriirfi/cf I/N iJ� <� rN/ ri./ �iic/i%urcr; as follows: Section T. The Common Council of the City of South Bend recommends that if any independent contractors are to be used as part of a curb and sidewalk program, that the City Administration and in particular the Division of Engineering in the Department of Public Works utilize minority-owned businesses(MBE)and women-owned business(WBE)to the full extent of the law. Section II, The Division of Engineering in the Department of Public Works is urged to provide regular updates on development and proposed and ongoing implementation of the curb and sidewalk programs through the Council's Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, Section M. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Ciww rid and-approval by the Mayor. J in Clerk's Offlc OCT 16 2012 F Henry Davis,Jr.,2" District Council Member CLERK( _ rwrly ' 201A John Voorde,City Clerk Pete Buttigieg,Mayor of South Bend. :ESENT3:D_Lo , JT APPROVNi. �nnrsn $qU T8 g� City of South Bend omm®n Council 1865 441 County-City Building • 227W.Jefferson Blvd (574) 235-9321 South Bend,Indiana 46641-1830 Fax (574) 235-9173 httpJ/www.southbe.ndi.n.gov Derek D. Dieter President October 16, 2012 Oliver J. Davis Vice-President Members of the South Bend Common Council 4"'Floor County-City Building Karen L. White South Bend, Indiana 46601 Chairperson., Committee of the Whole Re: Curb and Sidewalk Programs Tim Scott Dear Council Members: First District Henry Davis, Jr. At the September 26, 2012 Personnel and Finance Committee meeting, a 46-page Second District handout was provided addressing various questions and concerns raised by the Council Members during prior committee meetings held on the proposed 2013 civil Valerie Sch ey city budget. Third District Fred Ferlic I am attaching copies of pages 34-35 of that handout which address in part some of the information on a proposed curb and sidewalk program for next ear. Fourth District p g y David Varner In light of the discussions we have had to date, I am attaching for your review and Fifth District support a proposed Resolution. This Resolution urges the City Administration, and the Division of Engineering in particular, to use minority-owned businesses (MBE) Oliver J. Davis and women-owned businesses (WBE) to the full extent of the law when work is to Sixth District be performed by independent contractors. Derek D. Dieter The proposed Resolution also tails for regular updates on the development and At Large proposed implementation, and once the program(s) begin regular updates on the Gavin Ferlic overall implementation throughout next year. Such updates are suggested to be At Large given to the Council's Public Works and Property Vacation Committee. Karen L. White With the emphasis which the Common Council has placed on minority and At Large women-owned business outreach, I believe that this Resolution would further strengthen our resolve in pro-actively addressing this important need in our community. I seek your support. Thank you. Sincerely, . ., _....f Filed in Clerk's Ode t Henry Davis, Jr. r. . 2"d District Council Member `� Attachments ? CLERK,SOUTH SEND,IN Common Council Questions from August 22, 2012 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting on 2013 Public Works Budget Presentation GENERAL PUBLIC WORKS The council would like an org chart for all PW employees complete with names of individuals in each position-This was provided to Council on September 24, 2012 along with other department organization charts. STREETS Look at a sidewalk program to construct and pay for sidewalks for those who cannot afford new sidewalks. The ordinance requires property owner to pay material cost plus 10 % markup for consumables. If the will of the Council is clearly expressed that they want the administration to suspend this requirement and attempt pilot solutions in income eligible neighborhoods such efforts could be made in 2013. There should be a healthy dialogue on sustainability of property amenity infrastructure in the public RU`s that constitutes complete streets. Most streets, curbs and sidewalks were built by developers to city standards and dedicated. The understanding has been that gas tax and wheel tax would fund the perpetual care acid maintenance of streets. R is not sufficient to do that street scope on a 20 year return interval. It is surely not capable of taking on 100 % of curb and walk costs as well. A typical lot is 60 feet wide at $ 17 per foot for curb and walk and street trees--- $1,020. If we spread payments over I year with 2 % interest it is $86.70 per month for 12 months. If we spread over 2 years at 2 % it is $44.20 per month for 24 months. If we spread over 5 years at 2% it is $18.70 per niont.h for 60 months. Should we establish a policy that under 80 % of MHl ($ 35,000 X .80= $28,000) we will fund and file a lien and use a patient approach getting our share when property changes hands as closing settleanent ? Do you want to treat as hardship in cases under 50 % of MHI and no assets but house means we will fund it and not seek cost recovery. To balance the books for a sustainable progrann should we 34 limit such work to 20 % of total work per year and increase our overhead markup by 10 %? p The success and consistency/fairness of the in-house curb and sidewalk program depends on the revenue generated by residents who buy into the program. The credibility of the program would deteriorate if we become selective on who has to pay and who doesn't. An alternative to address concerns raised by Council might be grants or funding through other sources, which would keep the City irr-house curb and sidewalk program independent for paying residents. Any residents who request new curbs and sidewalks and receive funding from Mayor and Council for alternate sources would have their work performed by independent cor2tractor•s, which would support the livelihood of the contractors and keep the City curb and sidewalk program separate for paying residents. Address the economy of doing concrete work with City crews versus bidding to private contractors. Concrete work awarded to contractors "just be based 011 prevailing wages. The current prevailing N�iage for a skilled Cement Mason who performs work oil bridges and roadways is $29.42 per Dour without fringe-benefits, and $40.37 per hour with fringe benefits. The highest hourly rate for a City Sewer department union employee (Job Leader) per hour- is $18.77 without fringe benefits, and $25.96 per hour with fringe benefits'. This translates into a savings to the City of $10.65 per hour wages without benefits, and $14.41 per hour with fringe benefits. The material or° cernent used to perform the work remains the same for both parties at $84.00 per cubic yard. The equipment is the same. Wages explain only part of the economic value of City employees performing the concrete work versus work performed by a private contractor-. In addition a contractor is a private for profit organization. They have overhead and profit on a typical concrete contractor- of 30 % if they are to remain in business. The City can do the work for cost of service without profit and fixed overhead is spread over larger operations than most small business contractors. During bad weather non-productive overhead days for a contractor our crews can do other productive functions liked - , 0dIAvClerk s ®ff ck. 0 f I z0 J01IN V�.d,5�04 f � CITY CLERK,SCE SEND,IN 35 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1017 WEST INDIANA A VENUE, 1527 KEMBLE STREET, 1531 KEMBLE STREET AND THE VACANT PROPERTY SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO 1531 KEMBLE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46614, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NQ 6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT PETITIONERS DESIRE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM MU MLYED USE DISTRICT TO LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO OPERATE A MANUFACTURING FACILITY. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 9495-04, as amended, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby is amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST QUARTERS OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: LOTS# 16 THROUGH 20 OF THE PLAT OF "THOS E. A. BYERLRY'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MYLER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA" AS RECORDED BY DOCUMENT NO. 1890017 IN THE RECORDS OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA RECORDER'S OFFICE. CONTAINING A 60 ACRES MORE OR LESS SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. be and th$srame is hereby established as LI Light Industrial District, SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and legal publication. oQ.,{,!_.� 0-/){, Q 1 . Member of the Common Couii6il Cums Attest: City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2p , at o'clock m. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of 20 o'clock m. Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana Filed OffiCs 3_ .M Nov 6 - Z012 NOT AFROVEJ, GM CLERK,Sc�u i h SEND,IN PASSED PETITION FOR A COMBINED HEARING City of South Bend, .Indiana I(we)the undersigned make application to the City of South Bend Common Council to amend the zoning ordinance as herein requested and to the Area Plan Commission to grant the following variance(s): 1) The subject property is located at: 1017 West Indiana Avenue, 1527 Kemble Street 1531 Kemble Street and the vacant property South of and adjacent to 1531 Kemble Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46614. 2) The property Tax Key Number(s)is/are: Key# 1: I8-8053-2138, Key#2: 18-8053-2139, Key#3: I8-8053-2141, Key#4: 18-8053-2134, 3) Name and address of property owner(s)of the petition site: City of South Bend City of South Bend 12'h Floor County-City Building Dept. of Redevelopment 227 West Jefferson Blvd 12`h Floor County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 227 West Jefferson Blvd. Ph. No. 574-235-9371 South Bend, Indiana 46601 E-Mail Address N/A Ph. No. 574-235-9371 E-Mail Address N/A MM Vance LLC 1531Kemble Street South Bend, Indiana 46613 Ph. No. 574-251-9040 E-Mail Address N/A 4) Name and address of contingent purchaser(s), if applicable: MM Vance LLC 1531Kemble Street South Bend, Indiana 46613 Ph, No. 574-251-9040 E-Mail Address N/A 5) It is desired and requested that this property be rezoned: From: MU Mixed Use District To: Ll Light Industrial District 6) This rezoning is requested to allow the following use(s): Manufacturingfacility. 7) If applicable,a detailed description and the purpose of the variance(s)being requested: The Petitioners, MM Vance LLC and the City of South Bend, have been the owners of the real estate parcels shown on the attached site plan for the past several years. MM Vance LLC presently has a Manufacturing facility, known as Phoenix Engineering on their portion of the petition site that has been in operation for several years. They would like to expand the size of their existing building by adding on to the North and West of the building. They have been working with the City of South Bend on their expansion plans. The City owns the adjacent properties to the North, South and West of MM Vance LLC's property. The two parties have come to an agreement for the purchase of the City properties. The Petitioners representative met with the Area Plan Commission and Building Department staff's to discuss 2 the project. Based on the proposed expansion of the building and the transfer of real estate from the City to MM Vance LLC,there are several procedures that must be done. The first procedure is to request a Rezoning for all the properties from the present MU Mixed Use zoning classification to the LI Light Industrial zoning classification. The present manufacturing facility and its proposed building expansion is not a permitted use in the MU district. The second procedure to be done to bring the proposed expanded facility into compliance with the Ll Light Industrial district is to request several variances for how the building will be located on the site, the required parking and required screening from adjacent properties. The third procedure will be to request a vacation for a portion of the property along the south side of the petition site, which is being used as a right-of-way for Indiana Avenue. The last procedure will be to take all the properties involved and replat them through the City's Subdivision process into a single legal lot of record. Once the Rezoning is initiated, the property is required to be brought up to all the developmental standards of the zoning district being requested. In this particular situation, the Rezoning necessitates that several Variances will be required to be approved due to the size of the property and the surrounding zoning classifications. Shown below are the Variances being requested for the property: 1). A Variance from the requirement of providing perimeter trees at a minimum rate of one(1)over-story deciduous tree every forty(40)feet along the North, East, South and West property lines to providing a minimum of two(2)perimeter trees along the Kemble Street and a minimum of two (2)perimeter trees along Indiana Avenue frontages as shown. This site is part of an old established subdivision which had a variety of uses from residential and commercial to industrial and warehousing. The City is in the process of acquiring properties to add land to the Ignition Park development. The City is also helping existing small industrial users to remain in the City.The intent presently for the City is to take the surrounding properties and rezone them for industrial uses. The Petitioner would like to add a few trees in front of the property along Kemble Street and Indiana Avenue,but would ask not to be required to place trees along the other property lines. The added trees on Kemble Street and Indiana Avenue can provide a pleasant streetscape for the existing building. The Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance would have a detrimental affect on any adjacent property. 2).A Variance from the requirement of providing a minimum 24 ft.driveway in the shown parking area along the south side of the building to a minimum of 0 ft. as shown. The Petitioners are requesting to continue to use the existing parking area located along the south side of the building. This parking area has been used since the business opened several years ago, and there have been no problems with employees accessing the site or leaving the site at the close of the business day. The Petitioners would state that with their type of manufacturing business there is little if any clients visiting the facility. All business is usually done by phone or through the internet.On a rare occasion where a client would visit the facility,there is ample on-street parking along Kemble Street. The Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance will adversely affect the surrounding properties. 3). A Variance from providing a loading area with adequate maneuvering space on site to no loading area and having a maneuvering area for vehicles and trucks as shown. This manufacturing facility has a limited number of finished products being sent to clients and site deliveries.The Petitioners would state that the time needed to assemble the products they sell is approximately four(4)months. The typical pick up of equipment to be sent to their clients happens approximately 3 to 4 times per year. Parts being delivered for assembly are usually done by small step vans. They have been able to have their products picked up on a scheduled basis. They have worked with delivery companies to make delivery drop-off's and pick ups without the need to have a separate loading area. Even with the proposed building addition, this process should not be affected.The Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance will adversely affect adjacent properties. 4). A Variance from the required minimum 50 ft. Side Residential Bufferyard along the North property line 3 to a minimum of 32 feet for a proposed building addition.The Petitioners desires to expand the existing facility and would add an 800 sq.ft.addition to the North. This portion of the building will contain additional area for storage of materials and assembly area. Due to the fact that the property to the North is presently zoned SF 2 Single Family,the Ordinance does not allow for a building to be closer than 50 ft. from a property line adjacent to residential property. The City's long-tern plan will be to change the zoning to industrial, but they have not finalized their plans as of the present time. Since this area will be used in the future for industrial,the Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance will be detrimental to any surrounding property. 5). A Variance from the required minimum 50 ft. Side Residential Bufferyard along the West property line to a minimum of 15 feet for a proposed building addition. This is similar to the previous Variance request where the Petitioners desires to expand the existing facility and would add a 1,000 sq.ft. addition to the West. This portion of the building will also contain additional area for storage of materials and assembly area. Due to the fact that the property to the West is presently'zoned MF l Urban Corridor Multi-family,the Ordinance does not allow for a building to be closer than 50 ft. from a property line adjacent to residential property. The City's long-term plan will be to change the zoning to industrial, but they have not finalized their plans as of the present time, Since this area will be used in the future for industrial,the Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance will be detrimental to any surrounding property. 6). A Variance from the requirement of providing a minimum of 2 parking spaces(i.e.2 spaces for 600 sq.ft. of office area,4 spaces for 3,606 sq.ft.of manufacturing/assembly area and I spaces for 570 sq.ft. of storage area, a total of seven(7)parking spaces)to a minimum of three(3)spaces as shown. The Petitioners are requesting to reduce the required number of provided parking spaces for their use. The Zoning ordinance bases the number of spaces to be provided on the use of the building. Parking for office space is calculated at a rate of 3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft.of office area, I space per 1,000 sq.ft. of manufacturing/assembly area and I space per 3,000 sq.ft.of storage area. The Petitioners have a total of three(3)employees,and even with the proposed building improvements they are not planning to add any new employees at the present time. The employees presently use the existing parking area located on the South side of the building.The Petitioners are requesting as part of this approval process,a Variance to be allowed to place a larger parking area in front of the building along Kemble Street. This is being done to do long-term planning for the facility so that if the need arises for additional on-site parking they can build it without having to submit a separate Variance Petition at a later date. 7).A Variance from the 25 ft. Front-yard setback for parking to a minimum of 13 ft.along the Indiana Avenue frontage as shown. The Petitioners would desire to continue to use the existing parking along the South side of the building. This parking area has been used by the three employees since 2004. The Petitioners believe for the small amount of parking required based on existing employees,approval of this Variance will not have a negative impact on surrounding properties. 8).A Variance from the 25 ft. Front-yard setback for parking to a minimum of 9 ft.along the Kemble Street and Indiana Avenue frontage as shown. The Petitioners desire to do long terra planning as mentioned above,and request a Variance now to allow for a future parking area located along Kemble Street and Indiana Avenue. This Variance would allow a parking lot aisleway to be placed in the 25 ft. Frontyard parking setback of the comer street frontages. This future parking lot would be built when the need for additional parking is necessitated by an increase in the number of employees.This may not happen for a few years,but the option to build the parking lot would be available to the Petitioners. The Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance being done for long term planning would have a negative impact on surrounding properties. 9).A Variance from the requirement of providing Type"C"Full Screening along the North, South and West property lines to providing no additional Type"C"Full Screening along said property lines. This Type of Full Screening requires a minimum of four(4)evergreen trees for every 30 ft.of property line 4 which abuts a residential district. The evergreen trees would be evenly spaced in two staggered rows. The Petitioners are asking not to be required to place this type of screening as the City is in the process of creating an industrial park in this neighborhood. The properties to the North and West will contain some type of industrial uses and not residential uses as the existing zoning would allow.The City owns the adjacent properties and would not allow for any new residential uses.To the South is a what appears to be a two(2)story vacant apartment building,an adjacent parking lot,a small home and a night-club building.The Petitioners would ask not to be required to place Type"C"Full Screening along this property line as it would affect the sight safety distance for any vehicles using the existing parking area and delivery area on the South side of the building. There is no proposed outside storage for the existing facility and approval of this Variance should not have a negative impact on the uses along Indiana Avenue. 10).A Variance from providing a 6 ft.wide landscaping area along the South fagade of the existing building to existing landscaping. The Petitioners have an existing driveway and parking area along the South side of the building and they desire to maintain this paved area.There is some existing landscaping at the corners of the existing building as shown.The Petitioners will also be placing some small landscape shrubs along either side of the parking area,which will add screening as viewed from the street. The Petitioners believe approval of this variance would not adversely affect any surrounding property. 11).A Variance from providing parking screening consisting of small shrubs placed 3 fl.on-center for the parking spaces shown along the South side of the building along Indiana Avenue to landscaping shown.As mentioned above the Petitioners are planning to add some additional small shrubs along either side of the parking spaces shown on the South side of the building. They believe the addition of these small shrubs will help visually break-up the paved area and partially screen the parking spaces along the Indiana Avenue streetscape. The Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance will have a negative impact on adjacent properties. 8) A statement on how each of the fol lowing standards for the granting of variances is met: The Petitioners would state that their property is located in the urban core in an area of mixed uses. The Petitioners believe that the reuse of an old building to a new use would fit well in this mixed use neighborhood. The requested Variances reflect a situation that exists for reuse of existing building sites. The building has existed for decades and pre-dates revised zoning ordinance developmental standards.The Petitioners would state that the approval of the above requested Variances will not be injurious to the public health,safety, morals and general welfare of the community.As envisioned the proposed improvements will place additional landscaping on-site where none presently exists. This will help to increase the public health,safety,morals and general welfare of the community. The Petitioners would also state that the use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the Variances will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner. The site as proposed will provide more streetscape landscaping than has existed before. The proposed improvements should help to stabilize values for properties adjacent to the site. The Petitioners would state that the strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property. 4). If not clearly shown on the Preliminary Site Plan,a site plan showing the requested variances shall also be submitted. The Petitioners have supplied a site plan to help show the proposed improvements and reflect the requested Variances. 10) If applicable,a detailed description and purpose of the Special Exception(s)being requested: N/A 5 11) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of a Special Exception is met: The Petitioners would state that the proposed use will not be injurious to the public health,safety, comfort, community moral standards,convenience or general welfare. The Petitioners would state that the proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein. The Petitioners would state that the proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein. The Petitioners would state that the proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. 12) In the case of a Special Exception, the petitioner shall be held to the representations made on the Preliminary Site Plan. 13) Applications for subdivisions should be obtained from the office of the Area Plan Commission. 14) Attached,and made a part of this PETITION,is: (a)a copy of a legal description of the property, (b)a list of names and addresses of all property owners,and the tax key numbers for all properties within 300 feet of the petition property; (c) 17 site plans;and (d)addressed,stamped envelopes for all property owners within 300 feet of the petition property. Signature(s)of All Property owner(s),or signature of Attorney for all property owner(s): MM trance II,C 1531Kemble Street South Bend,Indiana 46613 Ph. No. 574-251-9040 iLz�Z, '�Z/' Chy of Soutk Bend 11200 County-Cite Building South Bend,Indiana 46601 Ph.No. 574-235-9371 PETITION PREPARED BY&CONTACT PERSON: Name: Danch, Hm•ner&Associates, Inc. Address: 1643 Commerce Drive South Bend, Indiana 46628, 574-234-4003 mdanch@danchharner.coin 5 I 1) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of a Special Exception is met: The Petitioners would state that the proposed use will not be injurious to the public health,safety, comfort,community moral standards, convenience or general welfare. The Petitioners would state that the proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein. The Petitioners would state that the proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein. The Petitioners would state that the proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. 12) In the case of a Special Exception, the petitioner shall be held to the representations made on the Preliminary Site Plan. 13) Applications for subdivisions should be obtained from the office of the Area Plan Commission. 14) Attached,and made a part of this PETITION, is: (a)a copy of a legal description of the property; (b)a list of names and addresses of all property owners,and the tax key numbers for all properties within 300 feet of the petition property; (c) 17 site plans;and (d)addressed,stamped envelopes for all property owners within 300 feet of the petition property. Signature(s)of All Property owner(s),or signature of Attorney for 7pro rVs): MM Vance LLC 1531 Kembl a Street South Bend, Indiana 46613 Ph. No. 574-251-9040 City of South Bend 11200 County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Ph. No. 574-235-9371 PETITION PREPARED BY&CONTACT PERSON: Name: Danch, Harner&Associates, Inc. Address: 1643 Commerce Drive South Bend, Indiana 46628 574-234-4003 mdanch @danchharner. cam Filed In ' . k WI NOV 6 - ZU1Z CrfyCLERK, �Uo"!y; SEW, Property Owners Within 300 Feet City of South Bend City of South Bend City of South Bend Board of Public 1200 County City Bldg 227 W Jefferson Suite 1200 Works South Bend, IN.46601 South Bend, IN. 46601 227 W Jefferson Tax Key# 018 8052 2114 Tax Key#018 8053 2137 South Bend, IN. 46601 Tax KPv#0 1A AnriR 717.9 Duane Miller City of South Bend CIO Dept.of City of South Bend CIO Dept.of 1609 Kemble Ave Redevelopment Redevelopment South Bend, IN, 46613 1200 County City Bldg 227 W Jefferson Suite 1200 Tax Key#018 8054 2167 South Send, IN. 46601 South Bend, IN. 46601 Tax KPv*n1 R 80.63 919.5 Tax KPv*n1 A 8094 HUFF City of South Bend Moshe Buchholz Emma Williams 227 W Jefferson 309 S Logan St 508 S Walnut South Bend, IN.46601 South Bend, IN. 46615 South Bend, IN. 46619 Tax Key#018 8024 0965 Tax Key#018 8054 2166 Tax Key#018 8054 2142 Emma Williams Elva Bautista Monique Inc 508 S Walnut 1024 W Indiana Ave 3019 S Michigan South Bend, IN.46619 South Bend, IN. 46613 South Bend, IN. 46614 Tax Key#018 8054 2143 Tax Key# 018 8054 2156 Tax Key# 018 8054 2158 Barak Group LLC City of South Bend Dept.of City of South Bend 309 Logan Redevelopment 1200 County City Building South Bend, IN.46615 227 W Jefferson Ste. 1200 South Bend, IN. 46601 Tax Key#018 8054 2165 South Bend, IN. 46601 Tax Key#018 8024 0970 Tax KPv*n 1 R A0.52 2118 Civil City of South Bend South Bend Fort Beene Veen County City Building 22801 Ireland Road 1512 Prairie Ave South.Bend, IN,46601 South Bend, IN. 46614 South Bend, IN. 46613 Tax Key#018 8024 0989 Tax Key#018 8052 2119 Tax Key#018 8053 2122 Eddie Clay City of South Bend State of Indiana Curtis Krol 722 Dundee 227 W Jefferson Blvd. 1200 1031 Dubail South Bend, IN.46617 South Bend, IN. 46601 South Bend, IN. 46613 Tax Key#018 8054 2163 Tax Key#018 8053 2131 Tax Key#018 8054 2160 John Rickey Lentine Jewels Brian If & Porras Breon 25064 Aqua Dr 1023 W. bubail Ave 2293 Idyllwild PL Elkhart, IN. 46514 South Bend, 1N. 46613 Arroyo Grande, CA. 93420 Tax Key #018 8054 2161 Tax Key#018 8054 2163 Tax Key#018 8054 2164 Joan Churchill City of South Bend State of Indiana David IV& Pamela Filer 1623 Kemble Ave 1200 County City Bldg PO Box 576 South Bend, IN.46613 South Bend, IN. 46601 South Bend, IN, 46624 Tax Key#018 8054 2170 Tax Key#018 8024 0991 Tax Key#018 8054 2171 Beene Veen City of South Bend State of Indiana Victor&Herminia Madera 1512 Prairie Ave 227 W Jefferson Blvd, Ste.1200 1617 Kemble South Bend, IN. 46613 South Send, IN. 46601 South Bend, IN. 46613 Tax Key#018 8053 2121 Tax Key#018 8024 0986 Tax Key #018 8054 2169 Vemella Williams/Barbara Williams Dos Kind LP City of South Bend Board of Public 1611 S Kemble St 1614 Prairie Ave Works South Bend, IN. 46613 South Bend, IN. 46613 227 W Jefferson Blvd Tax Key#018 8054 2168 Tax Key#018 8054 2146 South Bend, IN. 46601 Tay Kpv*01 R Rn94 nQRR City of South Bend Board of Public City of South Bend City of South Bend Dept of Works 227 W Jefferson Blvd Redevelopment 227 W Jefferson South Bend, IN. 46601 1200 County City Bldg South Bend, IN. 46601 Tax Key#018 8053 2141 South Bend, IN. 46601 Tax Kpv*n1R RnR9 1418 Tay Kau it n1R Rn53 9 11 City of South Bend MM Vance LLC Armando&Elva Bautista 227 W Jefferson Blvd 1531 Kemble Ave 508 S Walnut South Bend, IN.46601 South Bend, IN. 46613 South Bend, IN. 46619 Tax Key#018 8024 0972 Tax Key#018 8053 2139 Tax Key#018 8053 2132 City of South Bend Dept of Redv Thomas&Mary Magee Ervin Swift 227 W Jefferson Blvd. 1524 Prairie Ave 913 Indiana Ave South Bend, IN. 46601 South Bend, IN. 46613 South Bend, IN.46613 Tax Key#018 8024 0971 Tax Key#018 8053 2130 Tax Key#018 8024 0990 City of South Bend Ervin Swift City of South Bend 227 W Jefferson Ste.1200 913 W Indiana Ave 1200 Count City Building South Bend, IN. 46601 South Bend, IN. 46613 South Bend, IN. 46601 Tax Key#018 8053 2138 Tax Key#018 8053 2127 Tax Key#018 8024 0969 City of South Bend Dept of City of South Bend Board of Public Hopewell Baptist Church Inc. Redevelopment Works 1533 Prairie Ave 227 W Jefferson Ste 1200 227 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 1200 South Bend, IN. 46613 South Bend, IN. 46601 South Bend, IN.46601 Tax Key#018 8052 211402 TAY Kpv#011 RnriA 911-5 TAY Kiav #n1R Rn94 nQ7.1 Beene Veen City of South Bend Robert and Linda Sue Allen 1514 Prairie Ave 227 W Jefferson Ste.1200 721 N Johnson St South Bend, iN.46613 • South Bend, IN. 46601 South Bend, IN. 46628 Tax Key#018 8053 2120 Tax Key#018 8053 2123 Tax Key#018 8024 0964 City of South Bend Board of Public City of South Bend Dept.of Redv City of South Bend Dept of Redv Works 227 W Jefferson Blvd Ste.1200 227 W Jefferson Blvd. Ste. 1200 227 W Jefferson Blvd. Ste. 1200 South Send, IN.46601 South Bend, IN. 46601 South Bend, IN.46601 Tax Key#018 8024 0987 Tax Key#018 8053 2126 Tay Kpv#n1R Rn94 nQAR Office City of South Bend City of South Bend Dept of Redv Filed In 227 W Jefferson Blvd 227 W Jefferson Blvd Ste. 1200 South Bend, IN.46601 South Bend, IN.46601 Tax Key#018 8024 0967 Tax Key#018 8053 2124 NOV. 6 Z O 9 CITYCLEP ' IN 1*14 c , Hamer & Associates, Inc. MICHAEL J. RANCH, L.A. Land Surveyors a Professional Engineers RON HARNER, P.S. Landscape Architects ® Land Planners Honorable Members of the City of November 6, 2012 South Bend Common Council 4t' Floor County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Rezoning Petition for 1531 Kemble Street, South Bend: Dear Council Members : Our clients are requesting the approval of a Rezoning Petition for the property located at 1531 Kemble Street, South Bend, Indiana. This requested Rezoning mould allow for the re-use of an existing industrial building. Phoenix Engineering who presently has a manufacturing facility at the Kemble Street address, would lake to expand by adding additional assembly/manufacturing space to their building. This proposed expansion requires rezoning of the property to the LI Light Industrial District classification. Our clients believe the expansion of an old industrial building would be a compatible use in the surrounding mixed use neighborhood along Kemble Street and Indianna Avenue. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to give me a call at 234-4003. Sincerely, D office F Michael J. Danch President Danch, Harner & Associates File No. 1,20222 "C" Md. � C 1643 Commerce Drive w South Bend, IN 46628 208 West Mars a Berrien Springs,MI 49103 once 57412344003 m 8001594-4003 r Fax 57412344119 office 2691471-3010 0 Fax 269/471-7237