HomeMy WebLinkAbout5A2 Resolution No. 3562 (Scatter Site RFP RWDA & WWDA)
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 11/7/2010
FROM: Joseph Molnar
SUBJECT: Scattered Site RFP
Which TIF? (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Approve Request for Proposal for various RDC owned lots
Specifics: Department of Community Investment staff have developed a Request for Proposal
(RFP) for soliciting proposals from private developers, including nonprofit entities, for the
development of select City-owned parcels identified RFP. Applicants may submit proposals for
one, multiple, or all of the Development Proposal sites. This RFP does not commit the
Commission to award a contract or pay costs incurred in preparation of a proposal responding
to this request.
The RFP includes Project Requirements, Developer Requirements, Submission Requirements,
Evaluation Criteria, and Process for Evaluation. Proposals for initial consideration are due by
January 31, 2023. After the initial deadline, proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis and
reviewed as they are received with no end date for all remaining properties.
Staff requests approval.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project Code: _______________________________________________;
Total Amount new/change (inc/dec) in budget: _______________; Break down:
Costs: Engineering Amt: ______________________; Other Prof Serv Amt_________________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: ___________; Street Const Amt ________________;
Building Imp Amt_________; Sewers Amt_________; Other (specify) Amt: ________________
___________________________________________. Going to BPW for Contracting? Y/N
Is this item ready to encumber now? ____ Existing PO#__________ Inc/Dec $_____________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 3562
RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION ESTABLISHING THE SCATTERED SITE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”),
the governing body of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment,
exists and operates pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14 (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission may dispose of real property in accordance with
Section 22 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Commission owns multiple properties identified in the Request
for Proposal (RFP) attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Properties"); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that it is in the best interests of the
City of South Bend and its residents to offer the Properties for sale subject to the RFP,
which the Commission has reviewed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission approves of the
release of the RFP in substantially the same form in which it was presented.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that any sale of the Properties made during
this offering will be subject to the terms set forth in the RFP.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that all notices and other actions required by
Section 22 of the Act be performed in order to effectuate the disposal of the Properties.
Signature Page Follows
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on
November 10, 2022, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard,
South Bend, Indiana 46601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
____________________________
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
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Troy Warner, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
November 10, 2022 | 1SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
South Bend Redevelopment Commission: Request for Proposals
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SCALE IS NO LONGER APPLICABLE.
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Purpose & Overview
The South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) is soliciting proposals from
private developers, including nonprofit entities, for the development of select City-owned parcels
shown on the map to the right.
The pages that follow illustrate a vision of one possible way that each of the sites could be
developed. Variations that follow the guidelines and general character expressed in this request
are acceptable. Applicants may submit proposals for one, multiple, or all of the Development
Proposal sites. If submitting proposals for more than one site, a separate proposal should be
submitted for each site.
This RFP does not commit the Commission to award a contract or pay costs incurred in preparation
of a proposal responding to this request. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and will be
reviewed as they are received with no end date. For questions or clarifications, please contact the
RDC at: RDCRFP@southbendin.gov prior to December 30, 2022.
Project Requirements
Each submitted proposals shall:
•Adhere to the general design principles outlined in the applicable Development Proposal;
•Meet zoning ordinance requirements;
•Be urban in building design and site layout;
•Reflect the architectural character of surrounding properties and South Bend’s architectural
history; and
•Feature a variety of housing options (size and price points) if housing is included.
Developer Requirements
Applicants submitting a proposal shall meet the following eligibility requirements:
•Applicants must be legally incorporated and in good standing or a validly-formed not-for-
profit organization capable of demonstrating proof of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)
(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
•Preference given to applicants with prior experience managing and completing all phases of
construction for the building types illustrated in the project proposal.
•Applicants must comply with City of South Bend ordinances and all other federal, state, and
local laws and regulations.
•Applicants must agree to hold the South Bend Redevelopment Commission harmless and to
indemnify it and the City of South Bend for any damages or costs related to any claim, suit, or
demand related to any action occurring as a result of the Applicant’s proposal.
The Commission reserves the right to reject proposals submitted by Applicants who are not
current on property taxes or utility payments for any properties currently owned, or for any other
reason deemed to be in the best interests of the City.
LINCOLN WAY WEST &
MARION STREET
WEST LASALLE AVENUE &
NORTH WILLIAM STREET
WASHINGTON STREET &
TAYLOR STREET
100 BLOCK OF SOUTH
WILLIAM STREET
SAMPLE STREET & LAFAYETTE
BOULEVARD (EAST)
900 BLOCK OF SOUTH
MICHIGAN STREET (WEST)
1300 BLOCK OF SOUTH
MICHIGAN STREET (WEST)
November 10, 2022 | 2SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
South Bend Redevelopment Commission: Request for Proposals
Submission Requirements
All proposals must be submitted using the legal name of the organization with whom a contract would be
executed and must be signed by an authorized representative. An electronic copy of the submittal, in a single
PDF document, shall be submitted to RDCRFP@southbendin.gov with subject line of “Bid: Infill Development
Opportunity” and include each of the following:
•Cover Letter: Provide a brief cover letter including an overview of the Applicant’s organization, the
proposed development, and proposed purchase price.
•Organizational Information: Detail the qualifications, skills, background, and relevant experience of the
organization. Nonprofit applicants must provide a copy of its tax-exempt nonprofit status under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
•Narrative Description:
ºWhich project site is being addressed.
º A description of how the proposed project meets the evaluation criteria and guiding principles
associated with each individual project site.
ºThe purchase price for project site.
ºA description of proposed building type(s). This must include the number of units, approximate unit
size and number of bedrooms / baths per unit, and planned price point (market rate vs. subsidized).
ºDetails about the project post-construction, such as proposed occupancy (i.e., rental, for-sale),
overview of marketing plan for selling or renting unit(s), and overview of property maintenance and
management plan (if maintaining ownership).
•Budget: Provide a clear understanding of the overall project budget and funding source(s) and basic
project proforma, including the developer fee.
•Timeline: Provide a start-to-finish timeline for the implementation of the project, including timeframes
for completion of major milestones.
•Evidence of Financial Responsibility: Must demonstrate ability to execute proposed project (see form:
Statement of Qualification and Financial Responsibility included in this document).
•Affidavit of Non-Collusion: Applicant shall complete the Affidavit of Non-Collusion on the form provided.
The Affidavit is affirmation that the Applicant has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any
other Applicant or person, firm, or corporation regarding any submittal to the Commission.
The Commission shall not be responsible for errors and/or omissions on the part of the Applicant, and
the Commission will not be responsible for making interpretations or deleting or correcting errors in
calculations. The Commission expressly reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, and to
waive any informalities, irregularities, or technical defects if such are deemed, in the Commission’s sole
opinion, to be immaterial.
Evaluation Criteria
The Commission shall evaluate and consider the following factors in its review of bids:
•RFP Requirements: Proposal is complete and meets or exceeds the requirements of this request for
proposals.
•Consistency with City Plans and Studies: Proposal is consistent with the goals of adopted development
area and neighborhood plans (where applicable).
•Design: The size and character of the proposed development fits the general design principles for
the site. Specifically, the building type(s), design, site layout, number of units, materials, and similar
considerations will be evaluated.
•Experience: Applicant has sufficient experience in projects of similar type, size, and complexity.
•Financial Responcibility: The Applicant demonstrates the ability to finance and complete the Proposal
in the timeframes stated.
•Sustainability: The degree to which sustainability features are incorporated beyond building code
requirements.
•Purchase Price: Proposed purchase price for the city-owned lot(s)
Any other factors which will assure the Commission that the proposal will best serve the interest of the
community, both from the standpoint of human and economic welfare and public funds expended.
Process for Evaluation
The staff of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission will review all submittals to determine whether
they are complete and responsive to this RFP. Only submittals that are complete, responsive, and meet all
requirements of this RFP will be evaluated. Complete and responsive submittals from qualified applicants
will be reviewed in detail as they are submitted. If warranted, the Commission reserves the right to request
clarification or additional information from individual applicants. If a bid is accepted, the bid will be publicly
recommended at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission.
Resources
City comprehensive plan, neighborhood plans, and residential market studies located at: www.southbendin.gov/
department/community-investment/planning-community-resources/plans-studies/
South Bend Zoning Ordinance TIF Districts
Timeline
Issued RFP: November 10, 2022
Inquiry Deadeline: December 30, 2022
Proposals Due: January 31, 2023
Proposer(s) Preliminary selection: Week of March 13, 2023
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Subject City Properties
Approx. Square Feet: 55,312.87
Approx. Acres: 1.27
Zoning: (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood: Near Northwest Neighborhood
Lincoln Way West & Marion Ave.
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Development Proposal: Lincoln Way West & Marion Street
Looking North toward mixed use buildings in the foreground
with duplexes and cottage court in the distanceExisting Site Characteristics
Total Site Area 1.27 Acres (55,313 sq. ft.)
Zoning (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood Near Northwest Neighborhood
Summary
This project area is located along a major east-west street, at the
fringe of downtown South Bend. The following proposal illustrates
one successful way to transform a complicated and underutilized site
along a mixed-use main street corridor. Variations of this proposal
following the guidelines and general character expressed in this
request are acceptable. The proposal balances the necessary amount
of commercial and residential density while introducing buildings at
a proper scale for the neighborhood. The proposal includes a variety
of housing options including single family detached, various walk-up
apartment house, live/work spaces, and single family detached houses
organized in a cottage court community. Cottage court development
would require the rezoning of the eastern-most parcels.
Site 1
Site 2
Site 3
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12 APARTMENTS
3,500 SF
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MIXED USED
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MARION STREET LELAND AVENUELELAND AVENUESCOTT STREET •Use: Mixed-use and/or medium-scale residential
•Setback: At or near property line
•Building Type: Urban mixed-use buildings, walk-up
apartments (stacked flats)
•Height: 1-3 story buildings
•Design: Minimum height of 12 feet for ground floor; entrances
face Lincoln Way West and Leland Avenue; ample amount of
windows to create a successful storefront
•Parking: Accessed from Marion Street and screened from
street; can utilize public on-street parking as necessary
Possible/Potential Program (Site 1 Area Only)
Site 1 Area 28,785 SF ( ,66 Acres)
Building Use Mixed-use and/or medium-scale residential
# of Residential Units 18 residences
Residential SF 13,400 SF
Commercial (Office + Retail) SF 6,225 SF
Residential Density 27 dwellings/acre
# of Parking Spaces 43 Total (27 off-street / 16 on-street)
Note: No parking is required by the zoning ordinance but may be provided at the
discretion of the developer
November 10, 2022 | 4SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Guiding Principles for Site 1
Development Proposal: Lincoln Way West & Marion Street
30’-0”38’-0”10’-0”5’-0”28’-0”27’-0”20’-0”32’-0”
1,050 SF SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
W/ 250 SF GUEST SUITE
& 1 CAR GARAGE
ONE OVER ONE DUPLEX HOUSE
970 SF EA. APARTMENT
2 OFF STREET PARKING
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MARION STREET LELAND AVENUELELAND AVENUESCOTT STREETPossible/Potential Program (Site 2 Area Only)
Site 2 Area 6,259 SF (.14 Acres)
Building Use Residential
# of Residential Units 4 residences (3 primary units & a guest suite)
Residential SF 3,250 SF
Residential Density 28 dwellings/acre
# of Parking Spaces 5 Total (3 off-street / 2 on-street)
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE: 2 SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES WITH 1 CAR
GARAGES AND A SHARED DRIVE.PROPOSED: 2 STORY DUPLEX HOUSE & SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE W/ A REAR
GUEST SUITE & 1 CAR GARAGE. THE TWO STRUCTURES SHARE A DRIVE.
November 10, 2022 | 5SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: Lincoln Way West & Marion Street
•Use: Residential
•Setback: Modest setbacks
•Building Type: Detached house and/or duplex (Site 2) and
Detached houses to form a cottage court with a fourplex
terminating the court (Site 3)
•Height: 1.5 - 2 story buildings
•Design: Materials and architectural features consistent with
surrounding properties; covered porches face the street;
gable roof design; ample natural light in each unit
•Parking: Accessed from Marion Street and screened from
street; can utilize public on-street parking as necessary
•Alternative: Instead of introducing a duplex house on the site,
two detached single unit residences could be developed
instead. These houses could still additionally include a guest
suite or and ADU.
Guiding Principles for Site 2
575 SF 1.5 STORY
COTTAGES
2 OVER 2 QUADPLEX APARTMENT
770 SF EACH
74'-0"26'-0"24’-0”18’-0”21’-0”26’-0”
20’ AISLE
12’41’-0”
6’-0”12’-0”6’-0”8’-0”
900 SF
2-STORY COTTAGE
(2X) 6 YARD DUMPSTERS
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MARION STREET LELAND AVENUELELAND AVENUESCOTT STREETPossible/Potential Program (Site 3 Area Only)
Site 3 Area 24,145 SF (.55 Acres)
Building Use Residential
# of Residential Units 12 residences
Residential SF 9,630 SF
Residential Density 22 dwellings/acre
# of Parking Spaces 12 Total (12 off-street)
PROPOSED: (2X) 1.5 STORY COTTAGES POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE: 2 STORY DUPLEX APARTMENT HOUSE.
November 10, 2022 | 6SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: Lincoln Way West & Marion Street
•Use: Residential
•Setback: Modest setbacks
•Building Type: Detached house and/or duplex (Site 2) and
Detached houses to form a cottage court with a fourplex
terminating the court (Site 3)
•Height: 1.5 - 2 story buildings
•Design: Materials and architectural features consistent with
surrounding properties; covered porches face the street and
shared space; gable or hip roof design; landscaped shared
space; ample natural light in each unit
•Parking: Accessed from Marion Street and screened from
street; can utilize public on-street parking as necessary
•Alternative: The two detached cottages at the Leland
Avenue curve could be replaced with a duplex house that
provides for larger units and could add more physical
presence at street and parklet.
Guiding Principles for Site 3
November 10, 2022 | 7SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: West LaSalle Avenue & North William Street
Summary
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Subject City Properties
Approx. Square Feet: 56,907.89
Approx. Acres: 1.31
Building Square Feet: 14,966
Zoning: (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood: Near West Side Neighborhood
LaSalle Ave. & William St.
City Property and Housing
Authority Warehouse
W. LASALLE AVENUE
N. WILLIAM STREET145.7’153.5’198’The site is in the Near West Side Neighborhood and the West LaSalle
National Historic District, adjacent to Downtown South Bend. The
following proposal illustrates one possible way that the site could be
developed. Variations of this proposal following the guidelines and
general character expressed in this request are acceptable. Cottage
court development would require the rezoning of western most parcels.
Street view along West LaSalle AvenueExisting Site Characteristics
Total Site Area 1.31 Acres (56,908 sq. ft.)
Zoning (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood Near West Side
November 10, 2022 | 8SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: West LaSalle Avenue & North William Street
Guiding Principles
•Use: Residential
•Setback: Modest setback that engages street
•Building Type: Mixture of building types including detached houses or
duplexes on the west side of the site, walk-up apartment (stacked flats),
and apartment house
•Height: 2-3 story walk-up apartments and 1.5-2 story detached houses
•Design: Inviting shared entrance (porches or stoops) facing street;
materials and architectural features consistent with surrounding
properties including church on the northwest corner; functional semi-
private open space for cottage court residents
•Parking: Accessed from alley and not visible from street; can utilize public
on-street parking as necessary
PROPOSED: 2 TO 3 STORY
SMALL APARTMENT BUILDINGS
AND COTTAGE COURT DEVELOPMENT
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE: SMALL
APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND A DUPLEX
UTILIZING ONLY CITY-OWNED PARCELS OF
THE EAST SITE
42'-0"83'-3"72'-0"86'-0"70'-0"48'-0"48'-0"36'-0"9'-0"6'-0"
48'-0"
23'-0"5'-0"NORTH WILLIAM STREETWEST LASALLE AVENUE
PUBLIC ALLEY
13,500 SF - 3 STORY
RESIDENTIAL BLDG.
15 APARTMENTS
13,500 SF - 3 STORY
RESIDENTIAL BLDG.
15 APARTMENTS
2,500 SF - 2
STORY
RESIDENTIAL
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4 APARTMENTS
Potential Program (East Site)
# of Units 24 - 36
Typical Size of Units 600 - 800 sq. ft.
# of Parking Spaces 28 off-street / 13 on-street
Note: No parking is required by the zoning ordinance but may be
provided at the discretion of the developer
AVERAGE NET DENSITY:
26 - 35 DWELLING/ACRES
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Subject City Properties
Approx. Square Feet: 12,112.27
Approx. Acres: 0.28
Zoning: (U3) Urban Neighborhood 3
Neighborhood: Near West Side Neighborhood
Washington St. & Taylor St.N. TAYLOR STREETW. WASHINGTON STREET
91.3’131.6’Existing Site Characteristics
Total Site Area 0.28 Acres (12,112 sq. ft.)
Zoning (U3) Urban Neighborhood 3
Neighborhood Near West Side Neighborhood
November 10, 2022 | 9SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: Washington Street & Taylor Street
Street view along Washington Street
The site is in the Near West Side Neighborhood and falls within the
West Washington National Historic District and is adjacent to grand
historic residences, large historic apartment buildings, modest
residences, and some small commercial. The following proposal
illustrates one possible way that the site could be developed. Variations
of this proposal following the guidelines and general character
expressed in this request are acceptable.
Summary
8 YARD TRASH DUMPSTER
30'-0"44’-0”78’-0”72’-0”34’-0”9’-0”16’-0”
10’-0”35’-0”30’-0”
5’-0”5’-0”7’-0”15’-0”42’-0”
950 SF
2 STORY
ROWHOUSE
3 STORY MANOR HOUSE
WALK-UP - 10 UNITS
7,700 SF
950 SF
2 STORY
ROWHOUSE NORTH TAYLOR STREETWEST WASHINGTON STREET
Possible/Potential Program
Building Use Residential
Residential Space 9,600 sf
Number of Apartment Units 10 (up to 12)
Number of Townhomes 2 (950 sf ea.)
# of Parking Spaces 20 Total (12 off-street / 8 on-street)
Note: No parking is required by the zoning ordinance but may be provided at the discretion of the developer.
November 10, 2022 | 10SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Guiding Principles
•Use: Residential; could be divided into two lots
•Setback: Minimal setback, in context with surrounding properties
•Building Type: Walk-up apartments, townhouses that appear to be a large single-family home
•Height: 2-3 story building
•Design: Materials and architectural features consistent with surrounding properties; scale building
to be consistent with surrounding structures; covered porches and/or stoops; accessibility ramp
integrated into the porch entry and concealed with masonry or stone wall; ground floor accessible
units; windows should be consistent with architectural design of building; gable or hip roof;
architectural gesture at corner
•Parking: Accessed from Taylor Street; can utilize public on-street parking as necessary
•Alternative: Instead of one large mansion house apartment, the site could be split and developed
into two separate parcels each with a duplex or fourplex building.
Development Proposal: Washington Street & Taylor Street
PROPOSED: 2 TO 3 STORY
MIDDLE-SCALE MANSION APARTMENT
HOUSE WITH 4-12 UNITS
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE: TWO
PARCELS WITH TWO SEPARATE
DUPLEX OR FOURPLEX BUILDING
AVERAGE NET DENSITY:
40 DWELLING/ACRES
November 10, 2022 | 11SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: 100 Block of South William Street
Summary
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Departmen t of Comm unity Investment
P l an ni n g a n d Comm u n i t y R eso urc e s
C i ty o f S o u t h B e n d
11/10/2021
Subject City Properties
Approx. Square Feet: 29,200.15
Approx. Acres: 0.67
Zoning: (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood: Downtown South Bend and Near West Side Neaighborhood
100 Block William St.S. WILLIAM STREETW. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD49.3’99.3’106.3’113.3’
115.8’
These sites are on the border between the Near West Side
Neighborhood and Downtown South Bend. The following proposal
illustrates one possible way that the two sites located across the street
from one another could be developed. Variations of this proposal
following the guidelines and general character expressed in this
request are acceptable.
Street view down South William StreetExisting Site Characteristics
Total Site Area 0.67 Acres (29,200 sq. ft.)
Zoning (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood Downtown South Bend & Near West Side
November 10, 2022 | 12SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: 100 Block of South William Street
Guiding Principles
•Use: Residential
•Setback: Modest setback that engages street
•Building Type: Walk-up apartments (stacked flats) and/or
apartment houses
•Height: 2-3 story buildings on west side, 3-4 story on east side
•Design: Inviting shared entrance facing street; materials and
architectural features consistent with surrounding properties;
flat roof on walk-up apartment buildings and hip roof on
apartment house; ample natural light for each unit
•Parking: Accessed from alley and not visible from street; can
utilize public on-street parking as necessary
70’-0”83’-0”38'-0"62'-0"84'-0"8’-0”12’-0”6’-0”66'-0"
8’-0”
11’-0”146’-0”120’-0”
114'-0"113’-0”17’-0”12’-0”7'-0"NORTH WILLIAM STREETPUBLIC ALLEY
PUBLIC ALLEYPUBLIC ALLEY13,500 SF - 3 STORY
RESIDENTIAL BLDG.
12 APARTMENTS13,200 SF - 3 STORY
RESIDENTIAL BLDG.
12 APARTMENTS
4,100 SF - 2 STORY
RESIDENTIAL BLDG.
6 APARTMENTS30'-0"33’-0”17’-0”PROPOSED: 3 TO 4 STORY
MIDDLE-SCALE MULTIPLEX
(WALK-UP APARTMENTS)
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE:
ATTACHED 3-FLATS ON WEST
SITE INSTEAD OF MULTIPLEX
Potential Program (East Site Area)
# of Units 12 - 16
Typical Size of Units 850 - 1000 sq. ft.
# of Parking Spaces 10 off-street / 5 on-street
Note: No parking is required by the zoning ordinance but may be
provided at the discretion of the developer.
Potential Program (West Site Area)
# of Units 16 - 22
Typical Size of Units 500 - 1000 sq. ft.
# of Parking Spaces 13 off-street / 6 on-street
Note: No parking is required by the zoning ordinance but may be
provided at the discretion of the developer.
AVERAGE NET DENSITY:
42 - 57 DWELLING/ACRES
November 10, 2022 | 13SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: Sample Street & Lafayette Boulevard (East)
Summary
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C i t y o f S o u t h B e n d
11/10/2021
Subject City Properties
Approx. Square Feet: 50,,743.48
Approx. Acres: 1.16
Zoning: (I) Industrial
Neighborhood: Ignition Park
Sample St. & Lafayette. (east)
W. SAMPLE STREET
S. LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD170.2’291.8’The site, near Downtown South Bend, is along Sample Street and
Lafayette Boulevard at a highly visible, signalized intersection. The
following proposal illustrates one possible way that the site could be
developed. Variations of this proposal following the guidelines and
general character expressed in this request are acceptable.
Street view at corner of West Sample Street and South Lafayette BoulevardExisting Site Characteristics
Total Site Area 1.16 Acres (50,743 sq. ft.)
Zoning (I) Industrial
Neighborhood Ignition Park
November 10, 2022 | 14SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: Sample Street & Lafayette Boulevard (East)
Guiding Principles
•Use: Flexible office or industrial space
•Setback: Building sits at or near zoning ordinance minimums
•Building Type: Urban industrial/office
•Height: 1-2 story buildings
•Design: Flexible ground floor to allow for office or industrial
use; facades support a pedestrian-friendly environment,
address the street with ample amount of windows, create
functional outdoor spaces, and shade primary entrances;
architectural details to break down the larger mass and long
facade of the overall buildings
•Parking: Access parking from Lafayette Boulevard including
loading and truck access; not visible from Sample Street
(encourage landscaping or creative screening options)
PROPOSED: 1 TO 2-STORY BUILDINGS GROUPED TO FORM AN INTERNAL PARKING/
LOADING COURT WITH ACCESS FROM S LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE: LARGER FOOTPRINT BUILDINGS WITH
TWO ACCESS DRIVES TO PARKING/LOADING BEHIND
144’-0”59'-0"77'-0"143'-8"
39’-0”21'-0"65'-0"10’-0”
14'-0"
20’-0”14'-10"23’-0”65'-0"17’-0”33’-0”17’-0”26’-0”SOUTH LAFAYETTE BOULEVARDPUBLIC ALLEY
WEST SAMPLE STREET
16,600 SF - 2
STORY
OFFICE/
INDUSTRIAL
17,000 SF - 2 STORY
OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL
3,000 SF -
1 STORY
INDUSTRIAL/
MARKET BLDG.
Possible/Potential Program
Building Use Industrial, Institutional, Workshop, Commercial
Building Area 19,800 sq. ft. (1-story only) or up to
39,600 sq. ft (2-story buildings)
# of Parking Spaces 29 off-street / 17 on-street
Note: No parking is required by the zoning ordinance but may be provided at the
discretion of the developer
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Department of Co m m unity Investment
P l anni n g and C ommuni t y R esou rc es
C i ty o f S o u t h B e n d
11/10/2021
Subject City Properties
Approx. Square Feet: 29,574.51
Approx. Acres: 0.68
Zoning: (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood: Southeast Neighborhood (adjacent)
900 Block S. Michigan St. (west)S. MICHIGAN STREET165.9’
166.6’66.8’110.8’SAMPLE STREET
November 10, 2022 | 15SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: 900 Block of South Michigan Street (West)
This site is located along the city’s primary north-south street just
south of downtown South Bend. The following proposal illustrates
one possible way that the site could be developed. Variations of this
proposal following the guidelines and general character expressed in
this request are acceptable. Taking cues from the width of the street
and remaining buildings along the main street, the proposed buildings
are scaled to match the pattern of commercial buildings. Residential or
artist flats are an alternative use for all above grade levels.
Summary
Existing Site Characteristics
Total Site Area 0.68 Acres (29,575 sq. ft.)
Zoning (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood Southeast Neighborhood (adjacent)
Street view down South Michigan Street
100’-0”80'-0"50'-0"60’-0”5’-0”5’-0”5’-0”5’-0”3’-0”5’-0”
(2X) 8 YARD DUMPSTERS
(2X) 6 YARD DUMPSTERS
166’-0”
2 STORY
6,000 SF MIXED USE
WORKSHOP + OFFICE +
LIGHT COMMERCIAL SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET18’-0” PUBLIC ALLEY20’-0” PUBLIC ALLEY
2 STORY
15,000 SF
INDUSTRIAL + INSTITUTIONAL
COURT
November 10, 2022 | 16SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Guiding Principles
Development Proposal: 900 Block of South Michigan Street (West)
•Use: Mixture of industrial, institutional, workshop, small scale commercial uses
•Setback: Building built at or near property line
•Building Type: Urban industrial, shop, or institutional
•Height: 1-4 story building (ideally 2-3 story) with a minimum 12-foot floor height for first floor
•Design: “Main street” building design; front entrance faces Michigan Street; large windows on each
floor to increase natural light; materials and architectural features consistent with surrounding
properties; pitched flat roof with appropriately scaled parapet; truck access, trash, and recycling
accessed from alley
•Parking: Accessed from alley and not visible from street; can utilize public on-street parking as
necessary
Possible/Potential Program
Building Use Industrial, Institutional, Workshop, Light. Commercial
Industrial/Institutional Space 15,000 SF
Light Commercial 3,000 SF
Workshop/ Office 3,000 SF
# of Parking Spaces 35 Total (27 off-street/ 8 on-street )
Note: No parking is required by the zoning ordinance but may be provided at the discretion of the developer
November 10, 2022 | 17SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROPOSED: LEFT BLDG - 2 STORY WORKSHOP/OFFICE/ LIGHT COMMERCIAL BUILDING - 3,000 SF;
RIGHT BLDG - 2 STORY 15,000 SF INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE: LEFT BLDG - 3 STORY WORKSHOP/OFFICE/LIGHT COMMERCIAL BUILDING - 3,000 SF;
RIGHT BLDG - 3 STORY 15,000 SF INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE: LEFT BLDG - 3 STORY WORKSHOP/OFFICE/LIGHT COMMERCIAL BUILDING - 3,000 SF;
RIGHT BLDG - 3 STORY 15,000 SF INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING; 1,500 SF ELEVATED SHARED SPACE OVER RIGHT OF WAY.
Development Proposal: 900 Block of South Michigan Street (West)
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Department o f Community Investment
P lanni ng and Communit y Resou r c e s
C i t y o f S ou t h B e n d
11/10/2021
Subject City Properties
Approx. Square Feet: 21,532.08
Approx. Acres: 0.49
Zoning: (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood: Southeast Neighborhood (adjacent)
1300 Block S. Michigan St. (west)S. MICHIGAN STREETW. BROADWAY STREET
167.1’
166.9’95’33.3’ November 10, 2022 | 18SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Development Proposal: 1300 Block of South Michigan Street (West)
The site is located along Michigan Street, South Bend’s primary north-
south street, but is farther away from the active core of downtown, in
what is more of an industrial part of the city. The following proposal
illustrates one possible way that the site could be developed. Variations
of this proposal following the guidelines and general character
expressed in this request are acceptable.
Summary
Existing Site Characteristics
Total Site Area 0.49 Acres (21,532 sq. ft.)
Zoning (NC) Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood Southeast Neighborhood (adjacent)
Street view along South Michigan Street
85’-0”128’-0”97’-0”167’-0”5'-0"5’-0”1 STORY
11,000 SF
INDUSTRIAL + LIGHT
MANUFACTURING SOUTH MICHIGAN STREETPUBLIC ALLEY November 10, 2022 | 19SOUTH BEND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Guiding Principles
•Use: Light industrial, commercial, office space, and residential above
•Setback: At or near property line
•Building Type: Urban industrial or shop
•Height: 1-3 story building with a minimum 12-foot floor height for first floor
•Design: Style of the building should take inspiration from the heritage of South Bend’s industrial
buildings; flexible design that can allow space to be divided into smaller tenant suites and
workspaces for industrial and light commercial uses; materials and architectural features consistent
with surrounding properties; dumpsters screened from view; pitched flat roof with appropriately
scaled parapet
•Parking: Accessed from alley and not visible from street; can utilize public on-street parking as
necessary; trash and recycling pick up, and truck unloading accessed from alley
Development Proposal: 1300 Block of South Michigan Street (West)
Possible/Potential Program
Building Use Light Industrial, Commercial, Office,
Industrial/Commercial (Flexible)11,000 SF
Building Height 1 Story (Tall Ceiling)
# of Parking Spaces 11 Total (6 off-street/ 5 on-street )
Note: No parking is required by the zoning ordinance but may be provided at the discretion of the developer.
Industrial/Institutional Space and Office. Light Commercial Space is interchangeable and yields should be
determined by the developer.