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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-11-02 Community & Economic Development �-, tommittge Zeport Qommuuitg antr Qtonomi>c atVeloputtnt Vommitt e The November 11, 2002 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karl King at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Kirsits, Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Kelly, Coleman, Kuspa and White; Community & Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Elizabeth Leonard, Bill Carleton,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member King noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 82-02 which would appropriate $128,081 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Emergency Shelter Grant Program. Elizabeth Leonard, Director of Financial & Program Management in the Community & Economic Development Department made the presentation. Ms. Leonard noted that the details of the program were shared with the Council on September 18th. There were no public comments received during the public comment period required by federal law. In response to a question raised by Dr. Varner, Ms. Leonard stated that the $20,250 for Youth Services would be in addition to any civil city support dollars. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about funding for the Aids Ministries/Aids Assists in the amount of $9,131. Ms. Leonard stated that they have taken over for the Aids Task Force which has dissolved. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 82-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Ms. Leonard then reviewed Bill No. 83-02 which would appropriate $3,606,200 from the Community Development Fund (Fund 212) for the purpose of defraying expenses of the Department of Community&Economic Development and would designate the subgrantee agencies for the 2003 program year. She noted that the appropriation addresses sses the anticipated Community Block Grant Funds and program income. There have been no changes from the projects discussed on September 18th. Council Member White inquired how the amounts are based. Ms. Leonard stated that they review the application and the needs and work within the federal guidelines which limit or place a maximum cap for certain types of public services. Dr. Varner inquired about the proposed kitchen renovations for one of the agencies, and Ms. Leonard noted that nothing has changed since that item was discussed in September. Council Member King noted that he believes that that element is inappropriate to an agency which has a $9 million budget, however it would not impact his overall vote on the entire appropriation bill. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 83-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Ms. Leonard then reviewed Bill No. 84-02 which would appropriate$589,893 within Fund 212, 4 Community and Economic Development Committee November 11, 2002 Page 2 the Community Development Fund, for the purpose of defraying the administrative costs of the Department of Community&Economic Develop ent She noted that the source of the monies are from fees,interest income and staff support co Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No. 8402 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Ms. Leonard then reviewed Bill No. 85-02 which would appropriate $48,920 from Fund 210, the economic development state grand fund, for the purpose of assisting ti ishs a companion of the bill D vi Bin of Economic Development's Administrative budget. She no No. 84-02 addressing administration costs. Following discussion, Council Member Kirsits r bid to motion,Council. The seconded b pa Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 85-02 be recommended favorably d appropriate $130,000 within the tJDAG Ms. Leonard reviewed Bill No. 86-02 which woul administrative nt G of Fund, Fund # 410, for the Pl�S nt fop the 21003 program p support noted that this bill would Community 8E.Economic Development complete the appropriation of the department's administrative fund for 2003. Following discussion, Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 86-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. 000 among The last bill reviewed by Ms. Leonard was Bill No. of Community and 000 various accounts within Fund 212 in the Department Ms. Leonard noted that the funds are part of the 2003 Action Plan of 2000-2004 Housing and to ment Plan. Community p Y Deve Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, Kirsits that Bill Council Member Kir econded by , No. 87-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member King thanked Ms. Leonard for all of her efforts and her presentations on the six (6) proposed ordinances. then called for presentation on Bill No. 02-78 which was continued from King the P resolution Member Ki This res the Committee mi g Petitioner. Th the Committee meeting of October 28,2002 at the request of the P designate the area commonly known as the of Villas at Lake and adjacent Blackthorn US consisting as a residentially deri ally on 56 acres north of Brick Road and west distressed area for purposes of a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement for the South bend Redevelopment Commission for the benefit of the Cooreman Real Estate Group,Inc. Council Attorney Kathy Cekanski-Farrand noted her that ast week.Michael She noted that sincte11Monday is a City Division of Economic Development contacted holiday,that Mr. Hunt was requesting thatreviewed Mr. Beitzi gernseeP°.rt dated November 8 Beitzinger. Mrs. Cekanski-Farrand then 8, 2002 (copy attached). She noted that the annexation process for the project was completed on October 20, 2002. Both the Building Commissioner and Redevelopment included ent Comm in issi n reviewed the proposed project and found it to be in order. A new section wa and the Confirmatory Resolutions,as the request of the Council Attorney,which require the 1 st P U I 3 rc NO REFI PA5 Community and Economic Development Committee November 11, 2002 Page 3 Petitioner to file with the City Clerk a complete listing of the commonly known addresses and key numbers for each of the 105 lots by January 31, 2003. She concluded that the proposed project meets the qualifications for a five (5) year residential tax abatement under § 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing"Single Family Real Property Abatement"(report attached). Mr. Steve Cooreman, President of the Cooreman Real Estate Group then made a presentation. He provided a site map of the subject area to the Committee(copy attached). Mr. Coorman stated that there are 114 lots in the villa community with 105 addressed in the petition. The project promotes maintenance free living since all snow & leaf removal and grass cutting would be done by the Association. They are targeting empty nesters and professionals. Five (5) exclusive builders would be involved with the individual owners selecting the builder and the type of structure. There is a ten (10) acre lake with depths of 8-10' deep proposed as indicated on the site map which will be stocked with bass and blue gill. Water and sewer services to the area would begin in the next two (2) weeks. Mr. Cooreman stated that they hope to be ready for the "Showcase of Homes" in May of 2003. Council Member Kirsits inquired what the average cost of the villas would be. Mr. Cooreman stated that they would run between$170,000 to $350,000 each, which would include the price of the lot. The proposed project would be between$20-22 million. In response to a question from Council Member Coleman, Mr. Coorman noted that all units would be single-family with uniformity in building styles. There would be different roof angles, a selection of brick types, and a complimentary color schemes. Average square footage would run between 1,400' to 1,600' away from the lake,and 2,000 square foot units closest to the lake. Mr. Cooreman stated that there was a contiguity issue in response to a question from Council Member Aranowski with regard to the other lots. They would be directly across from the Westward Knolls development which is in the county. Jon Hunt spoke in favor of the proposed development. He noted that next Tuesday the Board of Public Works would be approving a development agreement and then begin on the sewer construction. He also noted that Westward Knolls is subject to a compact agreement. Following discussion, Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 02-78 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Under unfinished business, Council Member Coleman noted that Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Jeremy Goodman and Parks &Recreation Fiscal Officer Bill Carleton had arrived and requested that they be given the opportunity to address Bill No. 81-02 addressing the $130,000 appropriation. They noted in response to a question from Dr. Varner that this is the last appropriation needed for the Zoo Veterinary Hospital and that the City's investment was roughly$1.1 million. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member King adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Karl King,Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee A 1 st KCF:kmf Attachments PUBL 3 rd NOT REFER PASS