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County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-7627
www.southbendin.gov/zoning
City of South Bend
PLAN COMMISSION
March 29, 2021 Virtual
4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kara Boyles Dan Brewer Angela Smith
Kyle Copelin Dr. Dave Varner Joseph Molnar
Scott Ford Rachel Boyles
John Martinez
Sheila Niezgodski
Caitlin Stevens
Murray Miller (joined late)
PUBLIC HEARING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REZONINGS:
1. A proposed ordinance of BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM INC to zone from NC
Neighborhood Center to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1, property located at 600 NILES
AVE, City of South Bend - PC# 0042-21. (Audio Position: 11:39)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Joseph Molnar.
Analysis: Rezoning the site to U1 Urban Neighborhood One will allow for the increased
use of residential development along Crescent Avenue without inhibiting more intense
development along Niles Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the
staff recommends the Plan Commission send the rezoning petition to the Common
Council with a favorable recommendation.
PETITIONER
Michael Danch of Danch, Harner & Associates, with offices located at1643 Commerce
Dr. South Bend, IN 46628, spoke on behalf of the petitioner
INTERESTED PARTIES
There was no one present to speak on this petition.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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There was no one present to speak on this petition.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Caitlin Stevens, being seconded by Kyle Copelin and unanimously
carried, a proposed ordinance of BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM INC to zone from NC
Neighborhood Center to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1, property located at 600 NILES
AVE, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a FAVORABLE
recommendation, subject to the Completion of the Subdivision.
Murray Miller joined the meeting.
B. MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS:
1. RENEWABLE ENERGY DRIVE MAJOR SUBDIVISION – PC# 0038-21
(Audio Position: 18:02)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Joseph Molnar.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds that if the
waivers are granted and the conditions are met, it complies with the requirements for
Primary Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The
Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted Primary Approval, subject to
the following: 1) Execution of a Utility Extension agreement and associated easements.
PETITIONER
Terry Lang of Lang, Feeney, & Associates, with offices located at 715 S Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601, and Brent Bruckus of Martin Blad Farms, 58995 Mayflower Rd.
South Bend, IN 46619, served as the petitioners.
INTERESTED PARTIES
There was no one present to speak on this petition.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one present to speak on this petition.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Sheila Niezgodski, being seconded by Kara Boyles and unanimously
carried, the waiver from 1) Section 21-11.02(e)(2) On sites greater than 5 acres or
providing 50 dwelling units, a minimum of 10 percent of the project area shall be
designated as public accessible civic or open space was approved.
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Upon a motion by Kara Boyles, being seconded by Kyle Copelin and unanimously
carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this Plan Commission
Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and RENEWABLE ENERGY
DRIVE MAJOR SUBDIVISION therefore complies with the City of South Bend
Subdivision Control Ordinance and is granted Primary Approval, subject to the
following: 1) Execution of a Utility Extension agreement and associated easements. 2)
Correct naming of streets listed
2. FIELDSTONE CENTRE SECOND MAJOR SUBDIVISION – PC# 0039-21
(Audio Position: 27:54)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Joseph Molnar.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds that if the
waivers are granted and the conditions are met, it complies with the requirements for
Primary Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The
Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted Primary Approval, subject to
the following: 1) Execution of a Utility Extension Agreement; and 2) A utility master
plan approved by City Engineering
PETITIONER
Michael Danch of Danch, Harner & Associates, with offices located at 1643 Commerce
Dr., South Bend, IN 46628, spoke on behalf of the petitioner
INTERESTED PARTIES
There was no one present to speak on this petition.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one present to speak on this petition.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Kara Boyles, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and unanimously
carried, the waivers from 1) Section 21-11.02(c)(2) Every lot shall abut on a public street.
2) Section 21-11.02(e)(2) On sites greater than 5 acres or providing 50 dwelling units, a
minimum of 10 percent of the project area shall be designated as public accessible civic
or open space were approved.
Upon a motion by Kara Boyles, being seconded by Kyle Copelin and unanimously
carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this Plan Commission
Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and FIELDSTONE CENTRE
SECOND MAJOR SUBDIVISION therefore complies with the City of South Bend
Subdivision Control Ordinance and is granted Primary Approval, subject to the
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following: 1) Execution of a Utility Extension Agreement; and 2) A utility master plan
approved by City Engineering
3. EDDY STREET COMMONS PHASE III 2ND MAJOR SUBDIVISION – PC# 0040-21
(Audio Position: 37:43)
Due to a conflict of interest, Vice President Scott Ford recused himself from this matter.
Upon a motion by Scott Ford, being seconded by Sheila Niezgodski and unanimously
carried, Kara Boyles was selected to serve as chair for this peititon.
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Joseph Molnar.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds that if the
waivers are granted and the conditions are met, it complies with the requirements for
Primary Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The
Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted Primary Approval, subject to
the following: 1) Execution of a Utility Extension Agreement and associated easements.
PETITIONER
Michael Danch of Danch, Harner & Associates, with offices located at 1643 Commerce
Dr., South Bend, IN 46628, spoke on behalf of the petitioner.
INTERESTED PARTIES
There was no one present to speak on this petition.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one present to speak on this petition.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Sheila Niezgodski, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and
unanimously carried, the waiver from 21-11.02(c)(2) Every lot shall abut on a public
street were approved.
Upon a motion by Sheila Niezgodski, being seconded by Kyle Copelin and unanimously
carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this Plan Commission
Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and EDDY STREET COMMONS
PHASE III 2ND MAJOR SUBDIVISION therefore complies with the City of South
Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance and is granted Primary Approval, subject to the
following: 1) Execution of a Utility Extension Agreement and associated easements; 2)