HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.15.2024 PC MinutesCity of South Bend
PLAN COMMISSION
April 15, 2024
4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dr. Oliver Davis (virtually)
Scott Ford
Frank Fotia
John Martinez
Caitlin Stevens
PUBLIC HEARING - 4:03 P.M.
A. REZONINGS:
MINUTES
County -City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-7627
www.southbendin.gov/zoning
Council Chambers, 4th Floor
County -City Building, South Bend, IN
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kara Boyles
Jason Piontek
Rebecca Ward
ALSO PRESENT:
Michael Divita
Kari Myers
Amani Morrell
Kate Bolze
Tom Panowicz
1. A proposed ordinance of HISTORIC LANDMARKS FOUNDATION OF INDIANA
INC to zone from NC Neighborhood Center to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1, property
located at 402 NAVARRE ST, City of South Bend - PC# 0204-24.
(Audio Position: 0: 02:31)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Kan' Myers.
Analysis: Rezoning the site to U 1 Urban Neighborhood I 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.
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.
PFTTTT(INFR
Todd Zeiger, with Indiana Landmarks, 801 W Washington St, South Bend, IN
appeared in person on behalf of the petitioner to present.
INTERESTED PARTIES
There was no one from the public to speak.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one from the public to speak.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
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Upon a motion by Dr. Oliver Davis, being seconded by Frank Fotia and
unanimously carried, a proposed ordinance of HISTORIC LANDMARKS
FOUNDATION OF INDIANA INC to zone from NC Neighborhood Center to U1
Urban Neighborhood 1, property located at 402 NAVARRE ST, City of South
Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a FAVORABLE recommendation.
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. TOMAHAWK TRAIL MINOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0200-24 (Audio Position: 0: 07:35)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Kari Myers.
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.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Frank Fotia, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and
unanimously carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this
Plan Commission Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and
TOMAHAWK TRAIL MINOR SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefore complies
with the City of South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance and is granted
Primary Approval, subject to the following: Easement for municipal water main.
2. MARTIN'S ADDITION - PENNY HILL MINOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0201-24
(Audio Position: 0: 08:55)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Kan' Myers.
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.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
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Upon a motion by Frank Fotia, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and
unanimously carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this
Plan Commission Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and
MARTIN'S ADDITION - PENNY HILL MINOR SUBDIVISION Subdivision
therefore complies with the City of South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance
and is granted Primary Approval.
3. CROWE CHIZEK MINOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0202-24 (Audio Position: 0:10:26)
TAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Amani Morrell.
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.
A CTTON
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Frank Fotia, being seconded by Dr. Oliver Davis and
unanimously carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this
Plan Commission Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and
CROWE CHIZEK MINOR SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefore complies with
the City of South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance and is granted Primary
Approval.
4. MICHIGAN & ANGELA MINOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0203-24
(Audio Position: 0:11:13)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Amani Morrell.
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.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Frank Fotia, being seconded by Dr. Oliver Davis and
unanimously carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this
Plan Commission Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and
MICHIGAN & ANGELA MINOR SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefore
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complies with the City of South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance and is
granted Primary Approval, subject to the following: 1) Updating the plat with any
revisions required by Engineering Department.
B. FINDINGS OF FACT
March 18, 2024 (Audio Position: 0:12:45)
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by John Martinez, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and
unanimously carried, the findings of fact from the March 18, 2024 Plan
Commission meeting were approved.
C. MINUTES
March 18, 2024 (Audio Position: 0:13:04)
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Frank Fotia, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and
unanimously carried, the minutes from the March 18, 2024 Plan Commission
meeting were approved.
D. UPDATES FROM STAFF
E. ADJOURNMENT — 4:16 P.M.
S`e&tt-Ford,
President
Tim Corcoran,
Interim Secretary of the Commission
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