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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRum Village Neighborhood Plan (2022) ReducedRum Village Neighborhood Plan Adopted October 2022 Acknowledgments James Mueller, Mayor, City of South BendEli Wax, City Council Member, 5th District Sheila Niezgodski, City Council Member, 6th District Special thanks to all the residents, area organizations and institutions that shared their thoughts and vision for the future of the Kennedy Park Neighborhood. Department of Community InvestmentTim Corcoran, Director of Planning and Community ResourcesMichael Divita, Principal Planner Chris Dressel, Senior PlannerAndrew Netter, Senior PlannerAngela Rose, Senior Planner Planning ConsultantsMcNicholas Architects | MGLM Table of Contents 03 What is a Plan? 04 Neighborhood Background 08 Planning Process & Engagement 10 What We Heard 12 Neighborhood Planning Principles 13 Scale of Development 14 Neighborhood Plan 24 Streets & Transportation 28 Housing 30 Sustainability 31 Preserve Historic Character 32 Built Form & Zoning 38 Implementation Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 3 What is a Plan? What is a Plan? A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the desired long-term future for that area and a strategy to reach those goals. Developed through a public engagement process, a plan is a guide for: • Making decisions about what kind of development and services are appropriate, • How resources should be allocated, and • How issues residents, business and property owners, and others in the neighborhood are concerned about could be addressed. Created in the context of the needs and priorities of the larger region, a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and challenges unique to that specific area. Neighborhood plans seek to create a more livable urban place that is attractive, healthy, equitable, and sustainable for current and future generations. Once adopted, a neighborhood plan becomes official city policy as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Neighborhood plans typically identify strategies to be implemented over the next 20+ years for the following topics: • Public facilities and infrastructure (including parks, streets, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, lighting, and utilities), • Housing (types, condition, and affordability), • Zoning (building types and design, density, and locations for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development), and • Other matters important to the neighborhood. What does it include? Who is it for? • Neighborhood residents will use the plan to understand proposed initiatives in the short, medium, and long terms. • Developers, builders, and other individuals will use the plan to help determine the type, scale, intensity, and location of projects. • Public officials and community leaders will use the plan to direct funding and to make decisions on zoning issues. • City staff will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and as a guide to implementing priority projects and initiatives. How is it used? A neighborhood plan provides a broad framework for future initiatives, and it serves as a starting point for more detailed planning and public engagement as individual projects are pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing needs and context of the community. The maps, diagrams, photographs, and other graphics presented within a neighborhood plan are illustrations of its key features. These images are not intended to represent the exact results expected from the implementation of the plan, but they provide a general representation of development principles, desired building types, land use, infrastructure, and other elements that the plan establishes. The specific scope, final form, and timing of neighborhood plan initiatives will depend on market demand, the interest of private organizations and individuals, available resources, and direction from further public engagement. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 4 The Rum Village Neighborhood Plan focuses on the area generally bounded by the railroad tracks north of Indiana Avenue on the north, Main Street on the east, Ewing Avenue on the south, and Olive Street on the west but also covers the area stretching south to Chippewa Avenue and southwest to the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. Plan Area Ewing Avenue Indiana Avenue Prairie A v e n u e Main StreetEdward Street St. J o s e p h V a l l e y P a r k w a y ( U S 2 0 / 3 1 ) Chippewa AvenueOlive StreetRenewable RoadNeighborhood Background Rum Village Neighborhood Boundary Map. Rum Village Neighborhood Context Map. Neighborhood Background Locust RoadGertrude StreetFOCUS AREA Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 5 Neighborhood Background Rum Village Park: Popular regional park; has limited pedestrian access from the neighborhood and limited pedestrian trails within park Existing Conditions Rum Village ParkRum Village Park Pure Green Pure Green FarmsFarms South Bend South Bend EthanolEthanol Walker Field: Neighborhood recreational space; park lacking amenities; historic shelterhouse in disrepair National Guard National Guard ArmoryArmory Our Lady of Hungary Church and School: Neighborhood anchor; area lacking open space for events; traffic travels quickly on Calvert Street Prairie Prairie ApartmentsApartments Four Winds Four Winds CasinoCasino Rum Village Rum Village Mountain Mountain Bike TrailsBike Trails TRANSPOTRANSPO Ignition ParkIgnition Park Our Lady of HungaryOur Lady of Hungary South Side Little South Side Little League ParkLeague Park Oliver ApartmentsOliver Apartments Industrial Uses: Underutilized industrial sites Ewing Avenue Prairi e A v e n u e Chippewa Avenue Indiana Avenue Olive StreetLocust RoadGertrude StreetWalnut StreetCalvert Street Dubail Avenue Donald Street St. J o s e p h V a l l e y P a r k w a y ( U S 2 0 / 3 1 ) Indiana Avenue: Historically mixed-use corridor with vacant industrial land to the north; prioritizes vehicle traffic over pedestrians Gertrude Street: Mountain bike trails provide regional draw; difficult for users to load/unload due to lack of off-street parking Prairie Avenue: Major northeast–southwest roadway which prioritizes vehicle traffic over pedestrian comfort; scattered neighborhood-scale commercial development Industrial: Sites for industrial development Suburban Housing: Mainly suburban styled housing Pokagon Land: Regional draw for tourism; serves tribal community in South Bend Minor Street Major Street Neighborhood Focus Area Park Landmark St. Joseph Valley Parkway Bowman Creek Indiana Avenue Main StreetTraditional Housing: Urban style housing in traditional architectural styles such as Craftsman, Bungalow, American Four Square, and post-WWII ranches. Immanuel United Immanuel United Methodist ChurchMethodist ChurchKemble Avenue Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 6 Neighborhood Background Neighborhood Character Top Row (left to right): Calvert Street, Walker Field Shelterhouse, Our Lady of Hungary, Indiana Avenue. Middle Row (left to right): Indiana Avenue, Four Winds Casino, Rum Village Park, Indiana Avenue. Bottom Row (left to right): National Guard Armory, Indiana Avenue, South Bend Ethanol Plant, Immanuel United Methodist Church. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 7 Neighborhood Data 30% 38% 26% 6% < $25,000 $25,000 - $50,000 $100,000 - $200,000 $50,000 - $100,000 Average Household Income: $44,441 30%31%21%18% Number of Households: 2,178 Under 5 5-19 20-39 40-64 65+ 7% 24% 29% 31% 9% Median Age: 31.1 Years Old Two or More Races15% Other Race16% White35% Black32% Asian1% Native American2%6,050 People 5000 6000 7000 8000 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 5,000 6,000 7,000 7,063 5,267 6,050 6,545 5,612 5,641 6,099 YearPopulation Source: 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates. All figures are from the 2020 Census and are based on Census Tracts 28 and 34, which approximate the Rum Village Neighborhood, unless otherwise noted. 31%Hispanic or Latino 2,592Total Housing Units Renter Occupied1,139 Housing Units Vacant414 Housing Units Owner Occupied1,039 Housing Units Vacant16% Renter Occupied44% Owner Occupied40% Percentage of households within each household income range Household IncomeHousing Race and Hispanic OriginPopulationAge Household Size Neighborhood Background Source: 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates.Source: 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Average Household Size: 2.68 people Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 8 Planning Process & Engagement The City of South Bend developed this plan through a process that engaged residents, businesses, institutions, government agencies, and other neighborhood stakeholders. The planning process included online surveys, key stakeholder interviews, and in-person/virtual workshops that gathered critical information about the Rum Village Neighborhood’s existing conditions, needs, and opportunities. This engagement provided the basis for this plan. During the planning process, the City provided updates to the neighborhood organization, Plan Commission, and Common Council. Overview March - June AprilMarch 2021 Planning Process & Engagement Outreach Methods The City used a series of outreach methods throughout the planning process to encourage participation. These methods included mailings to over 5,600 residents and property owners, e-mail lists, press releases, water bill announcements, posters, yard signs, door hangers, presentations to neighborhood associations, and attendance at other community events. Together South Bend The City created an online engagement platform called Together South Bend that allowed residents to participate in the planning process from anywhere and at any time by using interactive mapping tools and surveys, Together South Bend mirrored the methods of collecting feedback traditionally seen at public meetings. The platform included an overview of the process and planning exercises about infrastructure, housing, open space, and quality of life topics, all available in both English and Spanish. Stakeholder Meetings The City’s Planning staff conducted 13 virtual meetings with neighborhood stakeholders. Stakeholders included neighborhood associations, community and nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions, businesses, developers, City departments, and City Council representatives. These conversations began to outline general themes and potential focus areas for the neighborhood plan. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 9 Planning Process & Engagement October August 2022 September Visioning Workshop AdoptionPriorities Workshop Open House Two identical visioning workshops, each held in person and virtually, focused on understanding the neighborhood and its vision for the future. Participants were asked big-picture questions and completed exercises on topics such as housing, infrastructure, land use and building form, neighborhood amenities, and neighborhood specific issues. At the neighborhood priorities workshop, participants confirmed that the data gathered from the online engagement platform and the visioning workshops were complete and represented their ideas. The community was then asked to prioritize potential neighborhood initiatives. This helped prepare the framework and priorities outlined in this plan. After a draft neighborhood plan document was created, the City held an open house to present it to neighborhood stakeholders and ask for feedback. Following public hearings, the Plan Commission and Common Council adopted the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. This Plan now serves as the City’s official policy for the area. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 10 Improve Walker Field Add pedestrian connection between Walker Field Park and Rum Village Park Encourage development of neighborhood businesses Add neighborhood community center and/or gathering space Promote and build neighborhood identity Clean up litter and illegal dumping What We Heard Following are the main ideas expressed during the public engagement process for the Rum Village Neighborhood. The items in bold were identified as priority projects at the public workshops. Calm traffic along the following streets: • Indiana Avenue • Ewing Avenue • Prairie Avenue • Kemble Avenue • Donald Street Create consistent lighting of streets Repair curbs and sidewalks Add more protected and shared use trails Plant street trees where possible Complete intersection improvements to improve pedestrian safety Construct shared use trail and crossings on Ewing Avenue Update zoning map to allow for wider variety of housing types Promote neighborhood scale (corner store) businesses on Indiana Avenue and Prairie Avenue Promote and expand home repair program Diversify housing types, especially by adding missing middle housing Preserve and expand affordable housing options Identify homes needing repair through code enforcement Promote infill housing opportunities in neighborhood Meet demand for market-rate housing, including single-family and missing middle Promote home ownership and provide owner- occupied housing repair grants Streets & Transportation Housing Built Form & Zoning Other Amenities What We Heard Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 11 Individuals complete the Priority Rating Exercise at one of the Rum Village Neighborhood Plan Workshops. What We Heard Some of the input provided from the workshops. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 12 The characteristics described below serve as the guiding principles for the development of the Rum Village Neighborhood Plan. These principles were formed through the neighborhood planning process. Urban Attractive Healthy Equitable Sustainable12345 Neighborhood Planning Principles Neighborhood Planning Principles Indiana Avenue looking west.Walker Field. The neighborhood’s physical environment is thoughtfully managed to make it desirable, competitive, and vibrant. The neighborhood features well maintained buildings and properties, safe streets for all users, quality public spaces, and a memorable, unique identity. The neighborhood encourages an active lifestyle for residents and visitors, regardless of age or ability, through engaging open spaces and comfortable transportation options. Access to nutritious, fresh, and affordable food. The neighborhood is free of pollution that would notably impact its residents. The neighborhood’s housing accommodates the unique needs, desires, and income levels of all households. Historic disinvestment is addressed through zoning reform and increased private and public investment promoting recovery. The neighborhood fully uses its existing infrastructure, preserves and reuses structures of historical and/or architectural significance, implements sensible environmental policies, and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. The neighborhood is resilient, including by being prepared for the effects of climate change. The neighborhood is walkable, has a network of well-connected streets and blocks, and a variety of public spaces. It contains a range of housing types that draws people from all economic levels. Amenities such as stores, schools, healthcare, entertainment, parks, cultural institutions, and places of worship are within a convenient distance. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 13 Scale of Development This plan refers to low-, medium-, and high-density development. Below are illustrations of the scale of each for the Rum Village Neighborhood. Each scale of development incorporates and builds upon the scale below to help create a diversity of housing options. Scale of Development Medium-density areas would include buildings of this scale, as well as buildings from the low-density category. High-density areas would include buildings of this scale, as well as buildings from the medium-density category. Low-Density Medium-Density High-Density Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 14 1 Renewable Road AreaSupport coordinated development of greenhouses for food production and other industrial uses. Suburban Commercial DevelopmentFill vacant and underutilized lots with well-designed commercial development that addresses the street. Prairie Avenue - Olive Street AreaRedevelop vacant and underutilized lots with coordinated commercial development along Prairie Avenue, with medium-density residential development to the north as market warrants. Prairie AvenueComplete streetscape improvements including a shared use path along Prairie Avenue. Rum Village Park ExpansionExplore potential long-term expansion of Rum Village Park. Infill HousingFill vacant and underutilized lots with low- to medium-density residential development. Walker FieldEnhance amenities at park following a more detailed park master plan process; repurpose Walker Field Shelterhouse; construct crosswalk to Rum Village Park. Our Lady of Hungary PlazaExplore creation of green space between Our Lady of Hungary church and school; complete streetscape improvements to slow traffic on Calvert Street. Dubail Street - Kemble Avenue AreaFill vacant lot with low- to medium-density residential development. Indiana AvenueCreate “Main Street” environment on Indiana Avenue; complete streetscape project; Revitalize commercial facades; fill vacant lots on south side with commercial and mixed-use development; develop north side of street with light industrial uses having active frontages. Indiana Avenue - Prairie Avenue AreaFill vacant and underutilized lots with medium-density commercial and mixed-use development. Rum Village ParkEnhance park amenities following a more detailed park master plan process; provide improved pedestrian access inside the park and between Rum Village Park and Walker Field; improve user access to mountain bike trails. Intersection ImprovementsPrairie Avenue - Olive StreetPrairie Avenue - Ewing AvenueEwing Avenue Park Connection Walnut Street - Prairie AvenueWalnut Street - Indiana AvenuePrairie Avenue - Dubail Street - Oliver StreetPrairie Avenue - Indiana AvenueIndiana Avenue - Kemble Avenue Traffic Calming & Streetscape ImprovementsPrairie AvenueEwing AvenueCalvert StreetWalnut StreetIndiana AvenueKemble Avenue Infrastructure Shared Use PathPrairie Avenue TrailEwing Avenue Trail, with access to parks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 The following is a list of Rum Village Neighborhood project ideas which may be pursued by the City, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector over the next 20 years. More information on the concepts listed below can be found on the following pages. Ewing Avenue TrailComplete streetscape improvements; construct a shared use path along Ewing Avenue from Prairie Avenue to Main Street; provide improved access to Walker Field and Rum Village Park. 14 Industrial ReuseEncourage industrial reuse and remediation of industrial area.15 Pokagon LandCoordinate use of land as an entertainment destination, place for housing and other uses established by tribal land use planning. Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Plan Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 15 7 Prairie A v e n u eOlive Street9 10 11 12 Ewing Avenue Indiana Avenue Calvert StreetKemble AvenueMain StreetDubail Street 4 Edward Street 1 2 3 4 5 See Detail Below 3 5 6 14 7 76 11 11 15 13Indiana Avenue Calvert Street Low Density Residential Industrial Industrial Rum Village Park South Bend ArmoryWalnut StreetGertrude Street8 St. J o s e p h V a l l e y P a r k w a y ( U S 2 0 / 3 1 )Olive Street Neighborhood Plan Prairie Avenue Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 16 Neighborhood Plan Renewable Road Area | Site 1 Pokagon Land | Site 2 The area along Calvert Street can host a concentration of high-tech greenhouses that support environmentally friendly local food production, plus other industrial uses. The Pokagon Band tribal land can be further enhanced as a major entertainment destination. Tribal housing, services, and land preserves that meet the goals of the tribe can also be located there. Four Winds Casino.Pure Green greenhouse building. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 17 Neighborhood Plan Shared use path along Prairie Avenue A B C Commercial development Medium-density residential development Low-density residential development D E Reestablish the street grid including alleyways F Medium- to high-density residential development Prairie Avenue Commercial Development | Sites 3, 4, 5 Between Ewing Avenue and the St. Joseph Valley Parkway, Prairie Avenue can feature a blend of commercial and low- to medium-density residential development, all linked by a shared use path on the southeast side of the street.  While suburban in form, new commercial development can be well designed, have modest setbacks with attractive landscaping, and be coordinated with surrounding properties and Four Winds Casino.  If existing property owners were interested in redeveloping their lots, the area between Ewing Avenue, Olive Street, Prairie Avenue, and Kaley Street can support a mix of housing types on a fully developed network of streets, sidewalks, and alleys.  Medium- density residential development of up to 3 stories can taper to lower-density of 1-2 stories as one moves away from Prairie Avenue.  Additional medium-density residential development of 2-3 stories can be constructed south of Prairie Avenue behind the commercial development. B C A D E F Prairie AvenueKaley StreetEwing Avenue Locust RoadOlive StreetPrairie Avenue commercial development plan concept with housing option. A F Prairie AvenueKaley StreetEwing Avenue Locust RoadOlive StreetPrairie Avenue commercial development plan concept. Prairie Avenue commercial and shared use path facing southwest. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 18 Walker Field, Rum Village Park, and Ewing Avenue Trail | Sites 8, 9, 10 Walker Field and Rum Village Park can be active, well connected recreational hubs serving the neighborhood and the broader community. A public master planning process led by the South Bend Department of Venues, Parks, and Arts can be completed for the two parks to determine future amenities, including a restoration and repurposing of the Walker Field Shelterhouse and a potential community center. Ewing Avenue can receive streetscape improvements to calm traffic. A shared use path can be added to the south side of the street, and a pedestrian connection can link Walker Field to Rum Village Park. Rum Village Park can have improved active transportation links through the park and along its edges, including to the mountain bike course. A B C Shared use path Improved safety for pedestrian crossing Improved connectivity between Walker Field and Rum Village Park B C A D D Enhanced park amenities Neighborhood Plan Ewing Avenue Donald Street Walker Field and Ewing Avenue concept. Rum Village Park Expansion | Site 6 Industrial Reuse | Site 7 If the industrial uses south of Rum Village Park were to cease or be reduced, the park can expand into that area to offer additional recreational opportunities and environmental benefits. Existing industrial sites west of Main Street can continue to be used for industrial purposes. Properties can be redeveloped, including addressing brownfield concerns, as necessary.Webster StreetWalnut Street Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 19 Neighborhood Plan Concept for Walker Field Shelterhouse (left), Ewing Avenue Trail (center) and connection to Rum Village Park (right). Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 20 Our Lady of Hungary Plaza | Site 12 A publicly accessible space lined with shade trees can be created within the Chapin Street right-of-way between the Our Lady of Hungary church and school buildings. The space, which can be used for both community events and school programming, can include a safe and accessible playground for students and residents. In front of this space, Calvert Street can receive traffic calming improvements to enhance pedestrian safety, especially during school drop-off and pick-up. A B C Traffic calming Plaza / green space Parking in rear B C A Neighborhood Plan Calvert Street Bruce Street Catalpa StreetPublic space at Our Lady of Hungary Church and School concept.Our Lady of Hungary public space, looking north. Infill Housing | Site 11 Vacant lots through the neighborhood can be filled with low- to medium-density residential development, including detached houses, duplexes, fourplexes, and townhouses of 1-2 stories.Kendall StreetBruce Street Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 21 The area northeast of Kemble Avenue and Dubail Street can hold medium- to high-density residential development, such as townhouses or apartment buildings of 2-3 stories, that frame the streets. Parking should be screened from the street with trees and greenery. Improved pedestrian crossings on Dubail Avenue at Kemble Avenue and Catalpa Street. Dubail Street - Kemble Avenue Area | Site 13 Neighborhood Plan Dubail Street - Kemble Avenue residential development. Dubail Street - Kemble Avenue area concept. A B Medium- to high-density residential development Parking in rear B AKemble AvenueDubail Street Indiana Avenue Catalpa Street Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 22 Neighborhood Plan Prairie Avenue - Indiana Avenue | Site 14 The area around the Prairie Avenue - Indiana Avenue intersection can become an active, attractive neighborhood node. Existing buildings can be rehabilitated and new commercial or mixed-use buildings of about two stories can fill vacant lots and line the streets. Streetscape improvements can slow traffic while adding street trees and improved lighting. Shared use paths can run on the east side of Prairie Avenue and the north side of Indiana Avenue to provide comfortable connections for people on foot or bicycle. Prairie Avenue - Indiana Avenue concept. B A A B C Parking internal to block Commercial development addresses the street Industrial development C Indiana Avenue Prairie AvenueKemble AvenuePrairie Avenue- Indiana Avenue site concept. A B C Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 23 Indiana Avenue | Site 15 Indiana Avenue can be reestablished as the heart of the Rum Village Neighborhood, with a walkable blend of small local businesses, medium- to high-density residential development of 2-4 stories, and other uses in a “main street” environment. Existing buildings can receive façade improvements, including restoration of storefronts where present. Over time, new structures can fill vacant lots on the south side of Indiana Avenue. The north side of the street can feature light industrial development, mixed commercial/ industrial development, medium- to high-density residential development, or institutional uses. Streetscape improvements, including a shared use path on the north side of Indiana Avenue, can calm traffic, while street trees, lighting, and other pedestrian-focused amenities can add to the atmosphere. A B C Medium- to high-density commercial and mixed-use development Industrial, mixed commercial, institutional, or high-density residential development Parking internal to block Neighborhood Plan B C AB B A B C Edward Street Indiana AvenueKemble AvenueScott StreetIndiana Avenue concept. Indiana Avenue streetscape. B C C Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 24 Streets & Transportation Throughout the planning process, participants frequently noted the need to address the condition of streets, alleys, sidewalks, and lighting within the Rum Village Neighborhood. As these types of infrastructure improvements are important to every neighborhood in South Bend, they should be addressed on a citywide scale according to condition, funding, and current priorities. Yet, this plan does identify places to receive improvements beyond general maintenance. The project list that follows was developed based on input gathered at neighborhood workshops, from 311 calls to the City of South Bend, and planning and engineering considerations. Changes to streets in the Rum Village Neighborhood should be improved in accordance with South Bend’s Complete Street policy. The use of streets by people on foot and bicycle is prioritized over high-speed vehicle travel. Street improvements should support the use of the Transpo bus system, including by improving the comfort of bus stops. Streetscape Improvements & Traffic Calming Intersection improvements are projects to improve safety, often by reducing excessive pavement widths and enhancing pedestrian crossings. Priority Areas During the planning process, participants were asked a series of questions about streets, bicycle infrastructure, and other infrastructure topics. Intersection Improvements Calvert Street Kemble Avenue Traffic calming involves small-scale interventions to alter the physical design of a street to improve safety for motorists and people on foot or bicycles. Priority Areas Traffic Calming Prairie Avenue Ewing Avenue Walnut Street Indiana Avenue Priority Areas Streetscape Improvements Prairie Avenue - Olive Street Prairie Avenue - Ewing Avenue Ewing Avenue Parks Connection Walnut Street - Prairie Avenue Walnut Street - Indiana Avenue Prairie Avenue - Dubail Street - Oliver Street Prairie Avenue - Indiana Avenue Indiana Avenue - Kemble Avenue Streets & Transportation of respondents stated they walk in the neighborhood stated improved lighting would encourage them to walk more. stated improved crossings would encourage them to walk more. Streetscape improvements are large-scale projects that may: • have significant traffic and aesthetic impacts; • include changes to street pavement width, the full replacement of driveway approaches, curbs, and sidewalks; • upgrade street trees and lighting; and • include traffic calming elements. 49% 40% 60% Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 25 Streets & Transportation Ewing AvenuePrairi e A v e n u e - S R 2 3 Indiana Avenue St. J o s e p h P a r k w a y ( U S 2 0 / 3 1 )Kemble AvenueCalvert Street Main StreetCarlisle StreetEwing Avenue Prairie A v e n u e Prairie Avenue - Ewing Avenue intersection improvement concept. Streetscape Improvements Intersection Improvements Traffic Calming Streets Map Key Locust RoadGertrude StreetWalnut StreetOlive Street Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 26 Streets & Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Following is a list of bicycle-related projects, including shared bicycle-pedestrian paths, proposed for the Rum Village Neighborhood. Shared Use Path (Trail) Ewing Avenue Prairie Avenue Indiana Avenue Main Street Prairie Avenue - Main Street St. Joseph Parkway - Edward Street Prairie Avenue - Main Street Indiana Avenue - Chippewa Avenue Route Extent stated designated bicycle infrastructure would encourage them to bike more. During the planning process, participants were asked a series of questions about bicycle infrastructure. of respondents stated they bike in the neighborhood Walk Score46 Bike Score45 Source: Walkscore.com; Score at Calvert and Chapin Streets. Walk Score & Bike Score 17% 37% Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 27 Streets & Transportation Shared Use Path (Trail) Protected Bike Lane Bike Lane Shared On-Street Shared Use Path (Trail) Protected Bike Lane Bike Lane Shared On-StreetExistingProposed Shared Use Path Protected Bike Lane Bike Lane Off-street facility shared by people on foot and bicycles Designated lane for bicyclists within the street normally marked with a painted line and cyclist symbol. Ewing Avenue Prairi e A v e n u e - S R 2 3 Indiana Avenue St. J o s e p h P a r k w a y ( U S 2 0 / 3 1 ) Streets Map Key Main StreetFacility separated from motor vehicle traffic by a curb, planter, or other physical barriers for the exclusive use of people on bicyclesLocust RoadGertrude StreetChippewa AvenueOlive StreetMichigan Street Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 28 Housing Housing Market Challenges Missing Middle A mix of housing types and price points can mean that housing is available for people of all means. One way to support this mix is through “missing middle” housing. Missing middle housing is a range of house-scale buildings with multiple units — compatible in scale and form with detached single-family houses — located in a walkable neighborhood. This housing is called “missing” because zoning regulations had made it difficult or impossible to build over the last half- century and “middle” because it sits in the middle of a spectrum between detached single-family houses and mid-rise to high-rise apartment buildings, in terms of form, scale, number of units, and often, affordability. Often seen in South Bend in the form of duplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings, missing middle housing can be found in parts of the Rum Village Neighborhood. Many types offer opportunities for ownership and for the amenities that can be found in detached houses or in large apartment buildings. The South Bend Zoning Ordinance has been reformed to promote missing middle housing, but changes to the zoning map for the neighborhood can further encourage these units. The Rum Village Neighborhood has a strong and diverse collection of housing, but it must be kept in good repair to ensure the area’s quality. Housing repair assistance programs can be offered to assist owner occupants maintain their homes. Code Enforcement can ensure that houses and their yards are kept in acceptable condition; in particular, the City’s Rental Safety Verification Program Code can assure a level of quality for rental housing units. Housing Repair and Quality A range of housing strategies will help ensure the Rum Village Neighborhood as a successful, diverse, mixed-income area. For much of the Rum Village Neighborhood, the cost of constructing new housing is greater than the appraised value of the property once it is completed. This financial gap is a barrier to the financing and construction of new housing, especially market-rate units, in the area. Several tactics can be employed to help close the gap. Multi-unit housing can usually be built at a lower cost per unit than detached houses. Additionally, pre-approved building plans for residential structures, a detached accessory dwelling unit revolving loan fund, grants to replace sewer and water laterals, low-cost land through land banks, and building adjacent to stronger market areas are among the potential ways to make new construction of attainable housing units possible. Housing providers, both for-profit and nonprofit, can use tax credits, government grants, and other financing tools to rehabilitate or build new housing units for lower-income households.77% of respondents stated that home repairs are the greatest housing need in Kennedy Park. Prairie Avenue house. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 29 Housing Housing construction should be targeted to vacant lots on existing infrastructure in the focus area. The planning area also offers the opportunity for well-designed suburban-scale residential development. Such areas should be built near existing infrastructure and services around Prairie Avenue - Olive Street intersection. Areas of Priority Ewing AvenuePrairi e Av e n u e - S R 2 3 Indiana Avenue St . J o s e p h P a r k w a y ( U S 2 0 / 3 1 )Kemble AvenueCalvert Street Edwards Street Main StreetLocust RoadGertrude StreetNew Suburban Construction Priority Areas Housing Priority Areas Housing Infill Priority Areas Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 30 Green Infrastructure • Allow an appropriate mixing of land uses to reduce the amount of travel required. • Add new bike lanes and improve walkability to allow more people to safely bike and walk, reducing vehicle-related emissions. • Increase the number of trees planted to improve the energy efficiency of buildings by lowering the energy needed to heat or cool a building. • Plant street trees to help extend the useful life of street pavement due to increased shading of pavement. Green infrastructure plays a central role in improving air, soil, and water quality, by reducing energy use in buildings, supporting the capturing and use of carbon, and improving stormwater filtration. • Rehabilitate existing structures to reduce carbon emissions and construction waste. • Reuse materials or select lower-carbon building materials when constructing new housing. • Reduce paved surfaces in the neighborhood to help lower stormwater run off, improve water quality, and reduce vulnerability to the urban heat island effect. • Seek to have water be absorbed where it falls instead of transferred off site for processing. South Bend is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050, and each neighborhood has a role to play in reducing the community’s emissions. The projects put forward in the Rum Village Neighborhood Plan support the City’s sustainability goals related to green infrastructure, built environment, and clean transportation. Built Environment Transportation Transportation represents one of the largest sources of emissions in our community, so making biking, walking, transit, and other forms of shared mobility more accessible to residents is critical. Reducing energy use in South Bend will significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions. • Encourage urban residential infill and the use of existing public utilities and infrastructure to reduce the need to extend services into rural areas. • Promote the use of solar panels for energy generation. • Construct shared use paths, which put less stress on the existing street infrastructure, ultimately reducing the frequency of street repair. • Promote public transportation, which compared to driving alone, reduces emissions and improves air quality. Sustainability Sustainability Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 31 Preserve Historic Character The Rum Village Neighborhood has structures that reflect its diverse cultural history and various architectural building styles. To maintain the unique characteristics of the neighborhood, the following actions are recommended: • Complete stabilization of the Walker Field Shelterhouse and plan for its future use. • Preserve the historic character of individually designated local landmarks and other historic structures. • Provide information on the benefits of listing buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. • Use financial incentives of National Register designation to complete building rehabilitations. Locally designated historic structures / sitesFocus Area Boundary Preserve Historic Character Key Nationally designated historic structures Preserve Historic Character Toth State Bank Walker WPA Field Shelterhouse Walker Field Shelterhouse. Prairi e A v e n u e - S R 2 3 Indiana Avenue Main StreetGertrude StreetEwing Avenue Kemble Avenue Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 32 Built Form & Zoning Intent Overview The built form of the Rum Village Neighborhood is guided by the South Bend Zoning Ordinance, including its zoning map. The Ordinance is a local law that governs the physical development of property, both the form and scale of buildings, and the specific use of land. The future zoning map within this section proposes how each lot within the Rum Village Neighborhood should be zoned following adoption of this plan. Over time, property within the neighborhood should be allowed to proceed gradually to the next increment of development. Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend Zoning Ordinance, the aim of the future zoning map is to maintain and enhance the Rum Village Neighborhood’s pedestrian-oriented, urban environment within the neighborhood focus area. Vehicle access should be from alleys when present. Drive-throughs are discouraged within the neighborhood focus area. Outside of the focus area, drive-throughs are permissible but should be designed in a manner to limit their negative impacts. New development should include good street connectivity, including construction of platted streets that have not been built. This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in housing units; doing so will permit people to find housing that meets their price ranges and lifestyle needs within the neighborhood. New housing should be carefully designed and located to support and positively influence neighborhood character. Ancillary dwelling units, such as carriage houses or backyard cottages, are encouraged for the Rum Village Neighborhood. The South Bend zoning map divides the city into twelve zoning districts. Ten of these districts are proposed for the Rum Village Neighborhood as follows: S1, S2, U1, U2, U3, UF, NC, OS, C and I. Suburban Neighborhood 1S1 Suburban Neighborhood 2S2 Urban Neighborhood 1U1 Where It Is Appropriate The S2 District is well suited for residential properties along Prairie Avenue southwest of Olive Street, including any potential higher-density residential projects in the area bounded by Ewing Avenue, Olive Street, Prairie Avenue, and Kaley Street. S2 is not appropriate for the focus area. The S1 District is appropriate in the southwestern section of the planning area, but is not appropriate within the focus area which is urban in character. The U1 District is proposed for the vast majority of the focus area. It may be extended outside of the focus area to allow for more dense development. This plan would support special exceptions for new construction duplexes. Built Form & Zoning The S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 District primarily supports single-unit residential development on larger lots with deep setbacks. The U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 District supports mostly single-unit detached dwellings, but well designed duplexes would also be appropriate. The U1 District features modest building setbacks and inviting frontages, such as porches and stoops. The S2 District supports a full range of housing types placed on large lots with deep setbacks. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 33 Urban Neighborhood 2U2 Urban Neighborhood 3U3 Urban Neighborhood FlexUF Neighborhood CenterNC DowntownDT The DT District would not be appropriate for any areas in the Rum Village Neighborhood. The NC District is well suited for parts of Prairie Avenue and Indiana Avenue. NC zoning should be focused at key nodes along major thoroughfares in the neighborhood, but is not appropriate throughout the neighborhood. The UF District is proposed for scattered locations along major transportation routes in the Rum Village Neighborhood. The UF District is appropriate for scattered locations to support small-scale services and retail, especially at intersections. The U2 District is proposed for a few scattered sites within the neighborhood, notably on William Street and Prairie Avenue. This plan would support rezoning additional properties within the U1 District to the U2 District for sensitively designed buildings of up to four units built at a scale compatible with surrounding residential properties. The U3 District is proposed for portions of Indiana Avenue, Dubail Street and Calvert Avenue. Additional properties along intersections or major streets may be appropriate for U3 if limited to 6 units and 2.5 stories. Built Form & Zoning The DT Downtown District supports the development of South Bend’s core into a high- intensity, mixed use urban area. The NC Neighborhood Center District supports higher intensity, mixed-use urban centers, often near the intersection of major streets. Buildings usually have small or no setbacks and can be up to four stories. In addition to having higher concentrations of housing units, these areas typically serve as the commercial centers for their neighborhood. The UF Urban Flex District supports a full range of housing types, together with limited small-scale commercial uses. Buildings typically have small setbacks and are two to four stories. The U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 District supports a full range of housing types, from single-unit dwellings to large multi-unit buildings, placed at small setbacks. Buildings in the U3 District may be built up to four stories in height. The U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 District provides for primarily detached houses and duplexes, but it allows for neighborhood-scale buildings of up to four units. Buildings have modest setbacks and inviting frontages, such as porches and stoops. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 34 Open SpaceOS UniversityU CommercialC IndustrialI Intent Where It Is Appropriate The C District is appropriate for well designed projects within 250 feet of Prairie Avenue southwest of Ewing Avenue; the properties shown on the zoning map as S1 may thus transition to C over time. Properties should share drives and connect to one another to minimize curb cuts. Sidewalks and designated shared use paths should be built as properties develop. The C District is not appropriate in the focus area. The I District is appropriate in the southern and western parts of the planning area where industries are currently situated. Properties classified as I in the northeast corner of the focus area, between Ignition Park and Indiana Avenue, can be adapted to more compatible land uses over time. If remaining in the I District, any further development in this area should be limited to light industrial uses and be sensitive to surrounding land uses. The OS District is appropriate for Walker Field, Rum Village Park, and any new or expanded public parks in the neighborhood. The U District is not currently proposed for the Rum Village Neighborhood. The C Commercial District supports medium- to high-intensity commercial uses that are auto-oriented and found in suburban locations. The I Industrial District supports medium- to high-intensity industrial uses, typically grouped along highways and major streets and separated from residential uses. The U University District supports the development of university campuses. The OS Open Space District supports the development of public parks and other open spaces. Built Form & Zoning Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 35 W EWING AVES MORRIS STST . J O S E P H V A L L E Y P K W Y S MAIN STS MICHIGAN STW P R A IR I E A V E W INDIANA AVE SCHAPINSTS LAFAYETTE BLVDE DONMOYER AVE E WOODSIDE ST E ECKMAN ST E OAKSIDE ST W DUBAIL AVE S FELLOWS STE IRVINGTON ST E INDIANA AVE E EWING AVE E BROADWAY ST E FAIRVIEW AVE E VICTORIA ST E HANEY AVE S WEBSTER STE ALTGELD STS KEMBLE AVESLOMBARDYDRS MEADE STS JACKSON STS ADDISON STSFELLOWSSTW CALVERT ST S LINDEN RDS GLEN STS WALNUT STW BRUCE ST S GERTRUDE STSSWYGARTSTS MAGNOLIA STS FRANKLIN STUS 31 HWYW DONALD ST W EDWARD ST W DUBAIL AVE S PULASKI STSCATALPASTS NASH STW CALVERT ST ECHIPPEWAAVE W DELAWARE ST S KENDALL STSST.JOSEPHSTS GRANT STS CARROLL STS COLUMBIA STW INDIANA AVE S WILLIAM STS TAYLOR STS SCOTT STST. JOSEPH VALLEY PKWY E IRELAND RD W CHIPPEWA AVE E WALTER ST W COTTERS T E DONALD ST E FOX ST W IRELAND RDS EVERGREEN LNS OLIVE STSWHITCOMBAVES NEW ENERGY DRE BARBIE ST W TUCKER DR S WABASH STS PROSPECT STW IRELAND RD W MEADOW LN E TERISTS LOCUST RDSKALEYSTS MAIN STS MAPLE RDST.JOSEPHVALLEYRAMP R U M VILLAGEDR PRAIRIEFuture Zoning Map for Rum Village Neighborhood. Built Form & Zoning Focus Area S1: Suburban 1 S2: Suburban 2 U1: Urban Neighborhood 1 U2: Urban Neighborhood 2 U3: Urban Neighborhood 3 UF: Urban Flex NC: Neighborhood Center OS: Open Space C: Commercial I: Industrial Zoning Districts Pokagon Land Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 36 Carriage House Detached House Cottage Court Duplex S1 S2 U1 U2 U3 UF NC DT Suburban Neighborhood 1 Suburban Neighborhood 2 Urban Neighborhood 1 Urban Neighborhood 2 Urban Neighborhood 3 Urban Neighborhood Flex Neighborhood Center Downtown The table on the following pages illustrates the character of different building types and show in which zoning districts they are permitted. Building types do not apply to the OS, U, C, or I zoning districts, Building Types Cottage court photos (top to bottom): michaelwatkinsarchitect.com kerneyhomes.com cottagecourt.com S1S2U1 U2UFS1S1S2S2S2U1U2U2U2 U3U3U3U3 UFUFUFNCU1 Zoning Districts Built Form & Zoning Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 37 Townhouse Apartment House Stacked Flats Shop Mid-Rise / Tower U3 NC DTS2S2S2U2U2U3U3UFUFUFUFNCNCNCDTDTDTDT Built Form & Zoning Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 38 Implementation Implementation 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Ewing Avenue: Complete streetscape improvements and traffic calming on Ewing Avenue including a shared use path connecting Prairie Avenue to Walker Field and Rum Village Park. Indiana Avenue: Complete streetscape improvements on Indiana Avenue, including a shared use path on the north side of the street. Improve intersections at Prairie Avenue, Kemble Avenue, and Walnut Street. Action 1-5 Years 5-10Years 10+ Years Timeline City Partner Key Partners Lead Responsibility 1.6 1.7 Traffic Calming: Explore traffic calming interventions on priority streets in the neighborhood. Infrastructure Maintenance: Complete regular maintenance on streets and sidewalks throughout the neighborhood.Property Owners Rum Village Neighborhood Organization, Residents, Property Owners Rum Village Neighborhood Organization, Residents, Property OwnersStreet Trees: Plant street trees where possible. Promote Infrastructure Programs: Promote existing curb & sidewalk replacement program to assist with the cost of replacement. Prairie Avenue: Explore streetscape improvements on Prairie Avenue including a shared use path. Improve intersections at Ewing Avenue, Dubail Street-Oliver Street, and Olive Street. INDOT 1.8 Walnut Street: Explore streetscape improvements on Walnut Street. Improve intersection at Walnut Street and Indiana Avenue. Strategy 1: Create a safe and attractive neighborhood through infrastructure improvements. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 39 Implementation 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Park Connections: Connect Rum Village Park and Walker Field Park to neighborhood through an improved shared use path network. Action 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years Timeline City Partner Key PartnersLead Responsibility Walker Field: Complete park improvements following a park master planning process. Action 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years Timeline City Partner Key PartnersLead Responsibility Develop Housing: Support the production of a range of housing types including new construction and rehabilitation of market rate and affordable units for owner and rental housing. 3.1 Zoning: Update neighborhood zoning map.3.2 3.3 Developers, Local Nonprofit Housing Providers, City of South Bend Tools: Explore mechanisms that can assist with the financial gap that impacts housing development.3.4 Home Repair: Ensure housing is well maintained by offering owner-occupied housing repair assistance and using code enforcement tools as necessary.Rum Village Neighborhood Organization, Property Owners Public Space near Our Lady of Hungary: Explore creation of publicly accessible space at Our Lady of Hungary.Our Lady of Hungary Church and School 2.5 Rum Village Park: Complete park improvements following a park master planning process. 2.6 Community Center: Explore feasibility of creating a community center, possibly through a partnership. Walker Field Shelterhouse: Complete stabilization work on shelterhouse; complete renovation and explore reuse. Strategy 3: Develop and preserve housing in the neighborhood. Strategy 2: Improve park spaces and access. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 40 Implementation Action 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years Timeline City Partner Key PartnersLead Responsibility Capacity Building: Build neighborhood capacity through engagement of all neighborhood residents.4.1 Neighborhood Events: Hold neighborhood events including celebrations of the neighborhood.4.2 4.3 Rum Village Neighborhood Organization Rum Village Neighborhood Organization, Neighborhood Institutions Communication: Develop and maintain communication with neighbors including residents of rental housing.Rum Village Neighborhood Organization 4.4 Relationships: Foster relationships among the City, neighborhood institutions, and the neighborhood organization.Rum Village Neighborhood Organization, Neighborhood Institutions 5.1 5.2 5.3 Action Timeline City Partner Lead Responsibility 1-5 Years 5-10Years 10+ YearsPotential Partners Brownfield: Work with federal, state, regional, and local governments to connect property owners with resources to assess and remediate brownfield sites. EPA, IDEM, MACOG, St. Joseph County, Property Owners Facade Grants: Promote facade improvement program for Indiana Avenue properties. Industrial Lots: Investigate ways to reuse industrial properties. Strategy 4: Develop sense of community through neighborhood engagement. Strategy 5: Address underutilized properties in the neighborhood. Rum Village Neighborhood Plan 41 Implementation Action Timeline City Partner Lead Responsibility 6.1 Problem Properties: Utilize the Chronic Problem Properties regulations to reduce the negative impact of problem properties on the neighborhood. 6.2 6.3 Rum Village Neighborhood Association Rum Village Neighborhood AssociationCrime Stats Meeting: Attend Police monthly crime information meetings and report back to neighborhood. Property Owners 1-5 Years 5-10Years 10+ YearsPotential Partners Street Lighting: Improve level of street lighting and trim trees that block street lights. Strategy 6: Increase feeling of neighborhood safety.