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Home My WebLink About11-13-2023 Zoning and Annexation Committee Minutes" ~ ~865 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK D AWN M.joNES, CrTY CLERK ZONING AND ANNEXATION Committee Members Present: Committee Members Absent: Others Present: Presenters: Agenda: NOVEMBER 13, 2023, 4:25 P.M. Lori Hamann, Henry Davis Jr., Karen L. White, Sheila Niezgodski James Snodgrass Dawn Jones, Victoria Trujillo, Bob Palmer, Justin LePla, Kenneth Hardy Amani Morrell, Zoning Specialist Kari Myers, Zoning Specialist Bill No. 53-23 -An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1132 Portage Avenue, District l Bill No. 54-23 -An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1128 Portage A venue, District l Bill No. 55-23 -An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1110 Main Street, District 2 Bill No. 75-23 -An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1119 Twyckenham Ori ve, District 4 Please note the attached link for the meeting recording: https://docs.southbendin.gov/WebLink/browse.aspx?dbid=0&mediaid=376339 Committee Chair Hamann called to order the Zoning and Annexation Committee meeting at 4:29 p.m. Bill No. 53-23 -An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1132 Portage Avenue, District 1 Amani Morrell, Zoning Specialist, with offices on the fourteenth (14th) floor of the County-City building, advised that the petitioner requested a special exception for a duplex on a Ul zoned lot to legalize two (2) existing dwellings. The dwelling would be indistinguishable from nearby single-family homes. The Board of Zoning Appeals provided a favorable recommendation. Sherri Zellers, 10426 Vistula Road, Osceola, Indiana, 46561 , advised she is a small investor who purchased the duplex property as is and wishes to add a second electrical meter and legalize the units. Committee Chair Hamann requested questions from the Committee. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227W. Jefferson Bvld South Bend. lndiana46601 p 574.235.9221 f574.235 9173 TTD574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov CIT Y O F SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLER K Committee Member White asked how many bathrooms each unit has. Sherri Zellers responded that the upstairs unit has two (2) bathrooms, and the downstairs unit has one (1). Councilmember Lee asked how soon the units would be available and the price of their rent. Sherri Zellers responded that they would cost between one thousand two hundred (1 ,200) dollars and one thousand five hundred (1 ,500) dollars. The pennits to upgrade the electrical and plumbing systems were already granted. The units will be available in one (1) month. Committee Chair Tomas Morgan asked if the public wished to speak in favor of or against Bill No . 53-23. -- Clerk Jones advised that no one from the public wished to speak in favor of or against the bill. Committee Member Niezgodski motioned to forward Bill No. 53-23 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Committee Member White and carried by a vote of four ( 4) ayes. Committee Chair Lori Hamann-Aye Committee Member Karen L. White-Aye Committee Vice Chair Henry Davis Jr.-Aye Citizen Member James Snodgrass -Absent Committee Member Sheila Niezgodski-Aye Bill No. 54-23 -An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1128 Portage Avenue, District 1 Amani Morrell advised that the petitioner wishes to convert and renovate the single-family dwelling into two (2) units. The Board of Zoning Appeals provided a favorable recommendation. Sherri Zellers advised that the six ( 6) bedroom, three (3) bath unit could be separated into two (2) dwellings. Each floor would include a laundry room and the utility room would be outside for easy access for all tenants. Committee Chair Hamann requested questions from the Committee. Committee Member iezgodski asked if lead paint testing could be completed. Sherri Zellers responded that although lead testing is part of the remediation process, some walls will be painted over. Committee Chair Hamann asked if double access is mandated for both units. Sherri Zellers responded that both units would have double access. The upper level would be accessible from the rooftop and the lower level's large windows are considered access. Committee Chair Hamann requested questions from the Council. There were none. Committee Chair Tomas Morgan asked if the public wished to speak in favor of or against Bill No . 54-23. Clerk Jones advised that no one from the public wished to speak in favor of or against the bill. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY IN OVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227W. Jefferson Bvld South Bend. lndiana46601 p 574.235.9221 f574.235.9173 TTD574.2355567 wwwsouthbendin.gov 2 CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK Committee Member Niezgodski motioned to forward Bill No. 54-23 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Committee Member White and carried by a vote of four ( 4) ayes. Committee Chair Lori Hamann-Aye Committee Member Karen L. White-Aye Committee Vice Chair Henry Davis Jr.-Aye Citizen Member James Snodgrass -Absent Committee Member Sheila Niezgodski-Aye Bill No. 55-23 -An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1110 Main Street, District 2 Kari Myers, Department of Community Investment, with offices on the fourteenth (14) floor of the County-City building, advised that the petitioner requested a special exception for a freestanding sign, which is no longer permitted in the downtown zoning district. Due to miscommunication, the sign was installed at their corporate headquarters, which has been there for many years. Elliot Lusk, Everwise Credit Union, 1110 Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46601 , advised that the city originally approved the sign package but advised ten ( 10) days later that the freestanding sign was not permitted. The sign has already been installed and does not encroach on the pedestrian area. Committee Chair Hamann requested questions from the Committee. Committee Member Niezgodski expressed confusion at the sign approval rationale. Kari Myers advised that monument signs were deemed inappropriate for downtown, as business identification can be achieved with awnings and other signage. However, the Board of Zoning Appeals agreed to the exception. Committee Chair Hamann asked if existing signs were grandfathered. Kari Myers responded that they were. Committee Chair Tomas Morgan asked if the public wished to speak in favor of or against Bill No. 55-23. Clerk Jones advised that no one from the public wished to speak in favor of or against the bill. Committee Member White motioned to forward Bill No. 55-23 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Committee Member Niezgodski and carried by a vote of four ( 4) ayes. Committee Chair Lori Hamann-Aye Committee Member Karen L. White-Aye Committee Vice Chair Henry Davis Jr.-Aye Citizen Member James Snodgrass -Absent Committee Member Sheila Niezgodski-Aye Bill No. 75-23 -An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1119 Twyckenham Drive, District No.4 EXC ELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455County-City Building 227W. Jefferson Bvld South Bend. lndi na 46601 p 574.235.9221 f574.235.9173 TTD574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 3 CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLE RK Kari Myers advised that the petitioner requested to rezone the property from S 1 Suburban Neighborhood One (1) to Ul Urban Neighborhood One (I) to subdivide the existing single-family dwelling into three (3) units. The proposed dwelling is consistent with the recently adopted Northeast Neighborhood Plan, as it increases housing options. The Plan Commission provided a favorable recommendation. The petitioner was not present at the meeting. Committee Chair Hamann asked if the public wished to speak in favor of or against Bill No. 75- 23. Clerk Jones advised that no one from the public wished to speak in favor of or against the bill. Committee Member White motioned to forward Bill No. 75-23 to the Committee of the Whole with no recommendation, which was seconded by Committee Member Niezgodski and carried by a vote of four ( 4) ayes. Committee Chair Lori Hamann-Aye Committee Member Karen L. White-Aye Committee Vice Chair Henry Davis Jr.-Aye Citizen Member James Snodgrass-Absent Committee Member Sheila Niezgodski-Aye With no further business, Committee Chair Hamann adjourned the Zoning and Annexation Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lori Hamann, Committee Chair NOTICE FOR HEARING ANO SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxilial')' Aid or Other Services may IX! Availabk upon Rl't1uc.s1 at No Char1,:c Ple.1sc 1,:ive Rcasonahlc Advance Request when Possible EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Bvld South Bend. Indiana 46601 p 5 74.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.556 7 www.southbendin.gov 4