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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, April 15, 2024 - 4:00 P.M.
County-City Building
Fourth-Floor Council Chambers
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PUBLIC HEARING:
A.REZONINGS
1.Location: 402 NAVARRE ST PC#0204-24
Petitioner: HISTORIC LANDMARKS FOUNDATION OF INDIANA INC
Requested Action:
Rezoning: From NC Neighborhood Center 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:TOMAHAWK TRAIL MINOR SUBDIVISION PC#0200-24
Location:Northwest & Southwest corners of Tomahawk Trail and Corpus Christi Dr
2.Name:MARTIN'S ADDITION - PENNY HILL MINOR SUBDIVISION PC#0201-24
Location:435 S Michigan St
3.Name:CROWE CHIZEK MINOR SUBDIVISION PC#0202-24
Location:330 E Jefferson Blvd
4.Name:MICHIGAN & ANGELA MINOR SUBDIVISION PC#0203-24
Location:Southwest corner of Michigan and Angela
B.FINDINGS OF FACT – March 18, 2024
C. MINUTES – March 18, 2024
D.UPDATES FROM STAFF
E.ADJOURNMENT
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Property Information
Location: 402 NAVARRE ST
Owner: HISTORIC LANDMARKS FOUNDATION OF INDIANA INC
Requested Action
Rezone from NC Neighborhood Center to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1
Project Summary
Rezone lot for the relocation of a single family home.
Location Map
Recommendation
Staff Recommendation: Based on 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.
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Proposed Site Plan
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Proposed Site Plan
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Land Uses and Zoning:
On site: On site is a paved parking lot.
North: To the north is a neighborhood of one unit dwellings zoned U1 Urban Neighborhood 1
district.
East: To the east is a residential neighborhood zoned U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 district.
South: To the south is a small commercial building zoned NC Neighborhood Center district.
West: To the west across William Street is a recently built laundromat zoned NC
Neighborhood Center district and a residential neighborhood zoned U2 Urban
Neighborhood 2.
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 site plan shows the relocated house on the lot. The main entrance will face Navarre and
access to a future garage will be via existing curb cut on William Street.
Zoning and Land Use History and Trends:
The neighborhood was largely established in the late 1800's - early 1900's as a walkable urban
single family neighborhood consisting of single family homes with the occasional duplex primarily
accessed by rear or side alleys.
Traffic and Transportation Considerations:
Navarre Street is a brick two-way street with on-street parking.
Agency Comments:
There were no agency comments.
Staff Comments:
This parcel has been vacant since at least the mid-1960's and once had two dwellings on the
property. The Poledor House being moved to this lot from 211 W Marion Street will blend well
with the character and scale of the existing neighborhood. The majority of the homes in the
adjacent area were built in the late 1800's to early 1900's and this home, built in 1913, will fit
seamlessly into the historic Chapin Park neighborhood. Also, with its location in a fairly walkable
urban neighborhood that is close to a major corridor and its businesses, transit, and downtown,
this property is well suited for U1 zoning.
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 City's Comprehensive Plan, City Plan (Amended 2022)
Objective H2.5: Pursue alternatives to the demolition of structurally sound housing. The parcel is
being rezoned to allow for the relocation of a historic house for use as a single family dwelling.
Land Use Plan:
The Future Land Use Plan identifies this area for Medium Density Residential.
Agency Comments
Criteria for Decision Making
Rezoning
Site & Context
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Plan Implementation/Other Plans:
The Near Northwest Neighborhood Plan (2019), of which Chapin Park is a part, promotes a mix
of housing styles to address missing middle housing needs in the area.
2.Current Conditions and Character:
The existing neighborhood is a dense urban single-family neighborhood. Most of the original
homes in the Chapin Park Historic District date from prior to the 1920's. The Poledor House, a
bungalow-style home built in 1913, will enhance the historic character of the neighborhood, save
a historic building from demolition, and provide a single family residence on a lot that has long
sat unused as a parking lot.
3.Most Desirable Use:
The most desirable use, at this time, is low to medium density housing types that will seamlessly
fit in the established historic character of the neighborhood.
4.Conservation of Property Values:
Allowing new development on vacant lots should improve the overall value of the neighborhood.
Adding additional population to the neighborhood will help stabilize property values.
5.Responsible Development and Growth:
It is responsible development and growth to allow for a variety of housing options within this
urban neighborhood.
Commitments: There are no commitments proposed at this time.
Analysis: Rezoning the site to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 will allow for residential growth and increased
density in the neighborhood while keeping with its established character, and will also allow for
the property to be used as originally intended.
Recommendation: Based on 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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Property Information
Subdivision Name: TOMAHAWK TRAIL MINOR SUBDIVISION
Location: NWC & SWC Tomahawk Trail and Corpus Christi Dr
Requested Action
The total area of the subdivision is 21.64 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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Proposed Plat
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Proposed Plat
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Proposed Plat
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Project Details
Environmental Data: A check of the Agency's maps indicates that no environmental
hazard areas or wetlands are present.
Drainage: Not required.
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: Easement for municipal water main required.
Recommendation
Staff Comments: 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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Property Information
Subdivision Name: MARTIN'S ADDITION - PENNY HILL MINOR SUBDIVISION
Location: 435 S Michigan St
Requested Action
The total area of the subdivision is 1.27 acres and will consist of 4 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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Proposed Plat
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Proposed Plat
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Project Details
Environmental Data: A check of the Agency's maps indicates that no environmental
hazard areas or wetlands are present.
Drainage: Not required.
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#0202-24 April 15, 2024
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CROWE CHIZEK MINOR SUBDIVISION
Location: 330 E JEFFERSON
Requested Action
The total area of the subdivision is 9.68 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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Proposed Plat
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Proposed Plat
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Proposed Plat
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Project Details
Environmental Data: A check of the Agency's maps indicates that no environmental
hazard areas or wetlands are present.
Drainage: Not required.
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: Note that City is developing a master plan for the area to the
south.
Recommendation
Staff Comments: 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#0203-24 April 15, 2024
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MICHIGAN & ANGELA MINOR SUBDIVISION
Location: Southwest corner of Michigan and Angela
Requested Action
The total area of the subdivision is .68 acres and will consist of 7 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 subject to the following: 1)
Addressing any comments required by Engineering Department prior to Plan Commission
meeting; 2) Changing subdivision name from "Michigan and Angela Major Subdivision" to
Michigan and Angela Minor Subdivision"; 3) Updating subdivision name in Certificate of
Approval and Deed of Dedication.
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Proposed Plat
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Proposed Plat
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Proposed Plat
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Project Details
Environmental Data: A check of the Agency's maps indicates that no environmental
hazard areas or wetlands are present.
Drainage: To be determined.
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: Access to site only from Pokagon. Remove any hard surface
drive connections to Angela and provide barrier curb in
accordance with City of South Bend Engineering and
Construction Standards. Provide utility layout.
Recommendation
Staff Comments: 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
subject to the following: 1) Addressing any comments required by Engineering
Department prior to Plan Commission meeting; 2) Changing subdivision name from
"Michigan and Angela Major Subdivision" to Michigan and Angela Minor Subdivision";
3) Updating subdivision name in Certificate of Approval and Deed of Dedication.