HomeMy WebLinkAboutBill No. 54-23 An Ordinance Approving a Petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals for 1128 Portage AveCity of South Bend
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
November 7, 2023
Common Council of South Bend
227 W. Jefferson Blvd, 4 th Floor
South Bend, IN 46601
County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S
South Bend , IN 46601
(57 4) 235-7627
Filed in Clerk 's Offic e
NOV O 7 202j
DAWN M. JO NES
CITY CLE RK, SOUTH BEND, IN
Re: 54-23: The petition of SHARI SELLERS seeking a Special Exception for 2 unit dwelling in the UI
Urban Neighborhood 1 for property located at 1128 PORT AGE A VE
Dear Council Members:
I hereby Certify that the above referenced petition of SHARI SELLERS was legally advertised on
October 27, 2023 and that the South Bend Board of Zoning Appea ls at its public hearing on November 6,
2023 , took the fo ll owing action:
Upon a motion by Kaine Kanczuzewski , being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and unanimously carried,
a petition by SHARI SELLERS seeking a Special Exception for 2 unit dwelling for property located
at 1128 PORT AGE A VE, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Coun cil with a favorab le
recommendation, and will issue written Fin dings of Fact.
The staff comments related to this petition are attached. The Findings of Fact will be adopted at the next
South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. Minutes of the public hearing are available in our office
and will be posted on o ur website once approved .
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office .
Sin cerely ,
Kari Myers
Zoning Specialist
Attachment
CC: SHARI SELLERS
Shari Se ll ers
Terri Selers-O li varez
Building Department
Bob Palmer
Staff Report -BZA#0226-23 November 6, 2023
Property Information
Location : 1128 PORTAGE AVE
Owner : SHARI SELLERS Filed in Clerk 's Office
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Project Summary I M' :" ; I • -.. _::
Request a Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex on a U1 zoned lot.
Requested Action
Special Exception : 2 unit dwelling
Site Location
Staff Recommendation
Based on the information provided prior to the public hearing , the staff recommends the Board
send the petition to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation as presented .
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Staff Report -BZA#0226-23
Proposed Site Plan
SOUTH BEND BO ARD OF ZONING APP EALS
November 6, 2023
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Staff Report -BZA#0226-23
A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a writt
the evidence presented at a public hearing, that:
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(1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort,
community moral standards, convenience or general welfare;
The proposed use should not be injurious to the public health , safety , comfort, community
moral standards, convenience or general welfare as reactivating a vacant large dwelling will
provide more residents to the neighborhood which will increase safety and the general
welfare of the community .
(2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or
property values therein;
Adding an additional unit to an existing building should not injure or adversely affect the use
or value of the adjacent area or property values, provided the current residential character is
maintained . Renovation of the building should strengthen nearby property values and
prevent the building from deteriorating .
(3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is
located and the land uses authorized therein;
The two unit dwelling will be consistent with the character of the district and neighborhood in
both use and style of construction . The property immediately to the north is currently a two
unit dwelling .
(4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The petition is consistent with the City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (2006)
Objective H 1.1 : Encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types ,
densities, price ranges , and amenities.
Analysis & Recommendation
Analysis: The conversion and rehab of a current one unit dwelling to a two unit dwelling will
further complement the existing housing stock in the surrounding area . The proposed use will
provide more housing options for residents .
Staff Recommendation: Based on the information provided prior to the public hearing , the staff
recommends the Board send the petition to the Common Council with a favorable
recommendation as presented.
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City of South Bend
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
September 5, 2023
Honorable Lori Hamann
4th Floor, County-City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: Special Exception Use at 1128 Portage Avenue
Dear Committee Chair Hamann:
Filed in Clerk's Office
I SEP O 5 2023_ :
DAWN M. JONES
CI T Y CLERK. SO\.iTHBENL-. :'i..J
Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception Use at the above referenced location.
Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your September
11, 2023, meeting and set it for public hearing at your October 9, 2023, Council meeting. The
petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the October 2, 2023, South Bend Board of
Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning
Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the
public hearing.
The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project:
A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex.
The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public
hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Kari Myers
Zoning Specialist
CC: Bob Palmer
County-City Building I 227 W. Jefferson I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 I www.southbendin.gov/zoning
BILL NO. 54-23