HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.20.2023 PC Agenda Packet
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City of South Bend
PLAN COMMISSION
Tim Corcoran
Planning Director
Tim Corcoran
Interim Zoning Administrator
Scott Ford
Commission President
AGENDA
Monday, November 20, 2023 - 4:00 P.M.
County-City Building
Fourth-Floor Council Chambers
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PUBLIC HEARING:
A. REZONINGS
1. Location: 1023 QUIMBY ST PC#0183-23
Petitioner: ELLIOT PROPERTIES LLC
Requested Action:
Rezoning: From UF Urban Neighborhood Flex to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1
B. MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS – None for consideration
C. TEXT AMENDMENTS – None for consideration
D. DEVELOPMENT PLANS – None for consideration
ITEMS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING:
A. MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
1. Name: TURNOCK STREET SECOND MINOR SUBDIVISION PC#0179-23
Location: East side of Turnock St approx 215' North of South Bend Ave
2. Name: SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION BENDIX DRIVE
MINOR SUBDIVISION PC#0180-23
Location: Northwest corner of Bendix Dr and Boland Dr
3. Name: SWEENEY'S NAPOLEON STREET MINOR SUBDIVISION PC#0182-23
Location: North side of Napoleon St approx 275' West of St. Louis Blvd.
B. FINDINGS OF FACT – October 16, 2023
C. MINUTES – October 16, 2023
D. UPDATES FROM STAFF
E. ADJOURNMENT
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Staff Report – PC#0183-23 November 20, 2023
Property Information
Location: 1023 QUIMBY ST
Owner: ELLIOT PROPERTIES LLC
Requested Action
Rezone from UF Urban Neighborhood Flex to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1
Project Summary
Rezoning 10’ north/south alley to correspond to property west of alley.
Location Map
Recommendation
Staff Recommendation: Based on the 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.
Staff Report -PC#0183-23 11/20/2023
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Proposed Site Plan
Staff Report -PC#0183-23 11/20/2023
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Land Uses and Zoning:
On site: On site is a single family dwelling
North: A residential dwelling zoned U1
East: Two office buildings zoned UF
South: A residential dwelling zoned U1
West: An accessory structure on a lot zoned U1
District Intent:
The U1 District is established to provide for, promote, and maintain urban neighborhoods located
in core and outlying areas of the City.
Site Plan Description:
The current site plan shows no major alterations to the existing house. The request is only to
rezone the vacated north/south alley to the east of the property in order to incorporate into
usable yard space.
Zoning and Land Use History and Trends:
The neighborhood was largely established in the early 1900s as a walkable urban single family
neighborhood consisting of single family homes with the occasional small scale multi-family
building.
Traffic and Transportation Considerations:
Quimby Street is a narrow two lane street with on-street parking only on the south side of the
street.
Agency Comments:
There are no additional comments at this time.
There were no engineering comments.
Staff Comments:
This parcel, as well as the north/south alley between this property and the UF zoned properties
to the east were recently subdivided with the entire 10' alley being made a part of this property.
Normally, when alleys are vacated, they take the zoning of the adjacent lots. In this instance, the
two properties have different zoning resulting in the need to rezone the portion of the alley that
would have had the UF zoning designation.
Per State Law, the Plan Commission and Common Council shall pay reasonable regard to:
1.Comprehensive Plan:
Policy Plan:
The petition is consistent with the Howard Park Neighborhood Plan (2012): Promote the
continuation of historic density, street patterns and open space.
Land Use Plan:
The Howard Park Neighborhood Plan (2012) identifies this area for single family residential.
Plan Implementation/Other Plans:
City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (2006), Objective UD 1:Enhance the aesthetic
appeal of the built environment.
Agency Comments
Criteria for Decision Making
Rezoning
Site & Context
Staff Report -PC#0183-23 11/20/2023
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2.Current Conditions and Character:
The home on this lot was built in 1908. Most of the homes in the neighborhood date from the
early 1900's. A mix of multi-unit residential may have developed on various lots in the vicinity.
3.Most Desirable Use:
The most desirable use, at this time, is the continued use as a single unit dwelling and the
incorporation of the vacated alley into usable yard space.
4.Conservation of Property Values:
Allowing for the expanded and continued use of the property as a single family dwelling should
help stabilize property values throughout the area as opposed to the vacated alley being left
unused and overgrown from neglect.
5.Responsible Development and Growth:
It is responsible development and growth to allow the vacated alley to become part of the overall
parcel.
Commitments: There are no commitments proposed at this time.
Analysis: Rezoning the 10' north/south alley to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 District will allow for the
entire property to zoned U1 and not a combination of two zoning districts.
Recommendation: Based on the 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.
Analysis & Recommendation
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Staff Report – PC#0179-23 November 20, 2023
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TURNOCK STREET SECOND MINOR SUBDIVISION
Location: East side of Turnock St approx 215' North of South Bend Ave
Requested Action
The total area of the subdivision is .53 acres and will consist of 5 building lots.
Location Map
Recommendation
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds it complies with the
requirements for Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The
Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted approval.
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Staff Report – PC#0179-23 November 20, 2023
Proposed Plat
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Staff Report – PC#0179-23 November 20, 2023
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Staff Report – PC#0179-23 November 20, 2023
Project Details
Environmental Data: A check of the Agency's maps indicates that no environmental
hazard areas or wetlands are present.
Drainage: A drainage plan is not required for development of single-unit
dwellings.
Rights-Of-Way: The rights-of-way are correct as shown.
Utilities: The site will be served by Municipal Water and Municipal
Sewer.
Agency Comments:
Recommendation
Staff Comments: There are no additional comments at this time.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds it complies with
the requirements for Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control
Ordinance. The Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted approval.
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Staff Report – PC#0180-23 November 20, 2023
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION BENDIX
DRIVE MINOR SUBDIVISION
Location: Northwest corner of Bendix Dr and Boland Dr
Requested Action
The total area of the subdivision is 21.29 acres and will consist of 2 building lots.
Location Map
Recommendation
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds it complies with the
requirements for Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The
Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted approval.
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Staff Report – PC#0180-23 November 20, 2023
Proposed Plat
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Staff Report – PC#0180-23 November 20, 2023
Proposed Plat
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Staff Report – PC#0180-23 November 20, 2023
Project Details
Environmental Data: A check of the Agency's maps indicates that no environmental
hazard areas or wetlands are present.
Drainage:
Rights-Of-Way: The rights-of-way are correct as shown.
Utilities: The site will be served by Municipal Water and Municipal
Sewer.
Agency Comments:
Recommendation
Staff Comments: There are no additional comments at this time.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds it complies with
the requirements for Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control
Ordinance. The Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted approval.
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Staff Report – PC#0182-23 November 20, 2023
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SWEENEY'S NAPOLEON STREET MINOR SUBDIVISION
Location: North side of Napoleon St approx 275' West of St. Louis Blvd.
Requested Action
The total area of the subdivision is .24 acres and will consist of 2 building lots.
Location Map
Recommendation
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds it complies with the
requirements for Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The
Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted approval.
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Staff Report – PC#0182-23 November 20, 2023
Proposed Plat
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Staff Report – PC#0182-23 November 20, 2023
Project Details
Environmental Data: A check of the Agency's maps indicates that no environmental
hazard areas or wetlands are present.
Drainage: A drainage plan is not required for development of single-unit
dwellings.
Rights-Of-Way: The rights-of-way are correct as shown.
Utilities: The site will be served by Municipal Water and Municipal
Sewer.
Agency Comments:
Recommendation
Staff Comments: There are no additional comments at this time.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds it complies with
the requirements for Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control
Ordinance. The Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted approval.