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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBill No. 23-53 SB Common Council Approving & Adopting The Monroe Park-Edgewater Neighborhood PlanFtled in Cleri<'s Offioe I AUG 2 2 2023 DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT August 22, 2023 Ms. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CllY OF SOUTH BEND, IN DIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MONROE PARK I EDGEWATER NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Dear President McBride: Scheduled on the Common Council's agenda for August 28th is a resolution, approving and adopting the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan. The Monroe Park and Edgewater Neighborhoods are adjacent to downtown South Bend and is roughly bounded by Jefferson Boulevard to the north, the St. Joseph River to the east, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard -Michigan Street to the west, and Sample Street to the south. The City of South Bend developed this plan through a process that engaged residents, businesses, institutions, government agencies, and other neighborhood stakeholders. The Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan was approved and adopted by the South Bend Plan Commission on August 21, 2023. A representative from the Department of Community Investment will present at the Committee and full Council meetings. Thanks for your consideration of this bill. Sincerely, Angela Rose Senior Planner BILL NO. 23-53 Filed in Clerk's Office AUG 22 `113 BILL NO. 23-53 DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN RESOLUTION NO. 5050-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MONROE PARK I EDGEWATER NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhoods through strategic planning; and WHEREAS, in 2006, City Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend -St. Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to "pursue the development of area -specific plans with broad community involvement" to provide strategic direction in the future growth and development of that area, and to achieve the City Plan Goal "to encourage sustainable growth that preserves and enhances the character of South Bend and ensures compatibility of land uses in the community"; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, has undertaken the responsibility to prepare a plan for the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners, and area stakeholders and other organizations; and WHEREAS, the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan contains revitalization strategies, detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area, and a strategic implementation matrix, all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Plan Commission has approved the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan by resolution, has certified it to Common Council of the City of South Bend, and has provided it with a favorable recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has the authority to amend a comprehensive plan if it finds the content to be appropriate and in the best interests of the community; and WHEREAS, the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, contains all the elements necessary to strategically guide development in its specific area and is appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, shall be and hereby is approved. SECTION II: The adoption of the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan amends City Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, by providing further direction for the area of land within the boundaries of the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. Member of the Common Council Filed in Clerk's Office AUG 2 21023 DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN M ONRCJL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. S40 S. Carroll St. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 August 1S, '023 South Bend Plan Commission 1400 County City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 45601 Re: Letter of Support for the Monroe Park Edgewater Neighborhood Plan Dear Members of the South Bend Plan Commission: Filed in Clerk's Office F`_ . I AUG 2 2 2123 DRAWN . JUNES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEN As president of the Monroe Park Neighborhood Association, I am writing in support of the Monroe Park Edgewater Neighborhood Plan. The association is confident that the plan reflects priorities important to the neighborhood and its residents accomplished through a series of conversations with residents, businesses, and others over the past year. We will look forward to seeing the plan projects and other improvements carried out in a responsive, responsible way so residents can see rapid benefits towards the eventual completion of longer-term projects that will bring future gains to the Monroe Park Neighborhood. We understand the market forces within our economic system and community. And yet, we remain especially hopeful of collaboratively working with the city of South Bend in the coming years to ensure Monroe Park remain a pedestrian friendly neighborhood. We want to emphasize our desire that all efforts to support and promote neighborhood safety are utilized as projects are developed. And, we want to emphasize our belief that our neighborhood diversity be seen as a strength and something to be respected and promoted moving forward in all the years to come. Sincerely, J Mike oman, President Monroe Park Neighborhood Association 508 E. South St. South Bend, IN 46601 574-386-3216 jmikecoman2@gmail.com JZ] Filed in Clerk's Office AUG 2 2 2023 RESOLUTION NO. KJ-3 r DAWN M, JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE CITY" OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MONROE PARK I EDGEWATER NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the Monroe Park I Edgewater neighborhoods through strategic planning; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Plan Commission is empowered to prepare, approve, and certify a Comprehensive Plan for its area of jurisdiction by the provisions of Indiana Code, Section 36-7-4-500 et. seq. entitled "500 Series -- Comprehensive Plan"; and WHEREAS, in 2006, City Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend -St. Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to pursue the development of area -specific plans; and WHEREAS, the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners, and area businesses and other organizations; and WHEREAS, the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan contains revitalization strategies, detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area, and a strategic implementation matrix, all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WIIEREAS, the South Bend Plan Commission and the legislative body in preparing and considering land use proposals, are tasked under Indiana Code 36-7-4-603 to pay reasonable regard to: (1) the comprehensive plan; (2) current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district; (3) the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; (4) the conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and (5) responsible development and growth; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Plan Commission has reviewed the land use development and potential future development of the Northeast Neighborhood as defined by the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Plan Commission as follows: 1. That the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan, which is attached to and made a part of this Resolution, is approved as the land use policy for the future land use development of the area considered and is submitted to the South Bend Common Council for their consideration and action. 2. That the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan conforms to the plan of development for the City. 3. That the Monroe Park I Edgewater Neighborhood Plan is in all respects approved, certified, ratified and confirmed. 4. That the Secretary of the Plan Commission is hereby directed to file a copy of the Plan with the minutes of this public meeting. 5. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the South Bend Plan Commission. Passed by the South Bend Plan Commission this day of sfi 12023. ATTEST: Angel _Smith Secretary South Bend Plan Commission Scot President South Bend Plan Commission 2- Filed in Clerk's Office AUG 2 2 2023 DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH SEND, IN