HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-25 Special Exception at 906, 912, 914, and 918 Dubail Avenue and 1703, 1705, and 1711 Dale Avenue City of South Bend County-City Building
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS South Bend,IN 46601
(574) 235-7627
April 8,2025 Filed in Clerk's Office
Common Council of South Bend Bianca Tirado
227 W.Jefferson Blvd,4'Floor City Clerk, South Bend, IN
South Bend,IN 46601
Re:Bill#19-25: The petition of 2010 INVESTMENT GROUP seeking a Special Exception for a two unit
dwelling on each lot in UI Urban Neighborhood 1 in the Ul Urban Neighborhood 1 for property
located at 912 DUBAIL AVE and 914 DUBAIL AVE and 918 DUBAIL AVE and 1703 DALE AVE
and 1705 DALE AVE and 1711 DALE AVE and 906 DUBAIL AVE and 1711 DALE AVE
Dear Council Members:
I hereby Certify that the above referenced petition of 2010 INVESTMENT GROUP was legally
advertised on March 28, 2025,and that the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals at its public hearing on
April 7,2025,took the following action:
Upon a motion by Caitlin Stevens,being seconded by Kaine Kanczuzewski and unanimously carried,
a petition by 2010 INVESTMENT GROUP seeking a Special Exception for a two unit dwelling on
each lot in U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 for property located at 912 DUBAIL AVE and 914 DUBAIL
AVE and 918 DUBAIL AVE and 1703 DALE AVE and 1705 DALE AVE and 1711 DALE AVE
and 906 DUBAIL AVE and 1711 DALE AVE,City of South Bend is tabled.
If you have any questions,please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Kari Myers
Zoning Specialist
Attachment
CC: 2010 INVESTMENT GROUP
David Njoroge
Building Department
Bob Palmer
City of South Bend
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Filed in Clerk's Office
March 13, 2025
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Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis Bianca Tirado
4th Floor, County-City Building City Clerk, South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: Special Exception at 906, 912, 914, 918 Dubail Avenue and 1703, 1705, 1711 Dale Avenue
Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis:
Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above referenced locations.
Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your March 24,
2025, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your April 14, 2025, Council meeting. The
petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the April 7, 2025, South Bend Board of Zoning
Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals
will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public
hearing.
The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project:
A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex on each lot.
The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public
hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
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Kari Myers
Zoning Specialist
CC: Bob Palmer
County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson South Bend, IN 46601 574-235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning
Filed in Clerk's Office
BILL NO. 19-25
ORDINANCE NO. Bianca Tirado
City Clerk, South Bend, IN
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA,APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 906, 912, 914, 918 DUBAIL
AVENUE AND 1703, 1705, 1711 DALE AVENUE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
Request a Special Exception to allow a two-unit dwelling on each lot
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition
from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5,
requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at:
906 Dubail Avenue, South Bend, IN 46613. 018-7054-2032
912 Dubail Avenue, South Bend, IN 46613. 018-7054-2033
914 Dubail Avenue, South Bend, IN 46613. 018-7054-2034
918 Dubail Avenue, South Bend, IN 46613. 018-7054-203501
1703 Dale Avenue, South Bend, IN 46613. 018-7054-2036
1705 Dale Avenue, South Bend, IN 46613. 018-7054-2037
1711 Dale Avenue, South Bend, IN 46613. 018-7054-2039
Vacant lot, Dale Avenue, South Bend, IN 46613. 018-7054-2035
In order to permit a two-unit dwelling on each lot.
SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing,
the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a
copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds
that:
1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community
moral standards, convenience, or general welfare;
2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property
values therein;
3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is
located, and the land uses authorized therein;
4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend
Comprehensive Plan;
SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable
conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
by the Common Council and approval by the mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of
any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval.
Canneth Lee, Council President
South Bend Common Council
Attest:
Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the
City of South Bend, Indiana on the _ day of , 2025, at _ o'clock p.m.
Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
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Approved and signed by me on the day of , 2025, at o'clock
.m.
James Mueller, Mayor
City of South Bend, Indiana
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City of South Bend 2 27 W. Jefferson Suite 1400S
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS South Bend, IN 46601
zoning@southbei7din.gov
Petition for Variance - Special Exception
Property Information
Tax Key Number: see attached list
Address: corner of Dale and Dubail - see attached list
Owner: 2010 Investment Group Ilc
Zoning: U1 Urban Neighborhood 1
Project Summary:
The plan involves constructing a duplex along with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the lots
situated at the corner of Dale and Dubail. The project aims to develop approximately 18 to 20
apartment units. Additionally, it will feature 20 to 28 parking spaces. Please refer to the attached
site plan
Requested Action
❑✓ Special Exception/ Use Variance — complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making
Use requested:Duplex + ADU
�✓ Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making
Variance(s) requested:
1) For Building 1 and 2 in siteplan, From the minimum rear setback of 20' to 8'
2) To allow an ADU in a U1 zoning district when the owner does not occupy a
dwelling on the premises
Filed in Clerk's Office
Bianca Tirado
City Clerk, South Bend, IN
Recluned Documents
ElCompleted Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information)
• Site Plan drawn to scale
Q Filing Fee
Criteria for Decision:Making
Special Exception - if applicable
A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the
evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria.
(1)The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort,
community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because:
The project will follow local building codes. In addition, follow the guidelines
set under U1 zoning standards.
(2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area
or property values therein, because:
The minimum rear setback variance request only applies to 2 empty lots that
do not have access to alley. There will be a 5' or more set back all around the
new building. The project also provides plenty of parking. The extra parking
prevents overcrowding Dale and Dubail Streets
(3)The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is
located and the land uses authorized therein, because:
The proposed use will be new and bold but consistent with the character of
the district. The proposed use will also compliment the surrounding houses,
schools, churches and businesses.
(4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive
Plan, because:
it fills in existing empty lots
Criteria for Decision Making
Variance(s) - if applicable
State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a
variance can be approved. Please address how the project meets the following criteria:
(1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the community, because:
The project will follow local building codes. In addition, follow the guidelines set
under U1 zoning standards.
(2)The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will
not be affected in a substantially adverse manner, because:
The minimum rear setback variance request only applies to 2 empty lots that do
not have access to alley. There will be a 5' or more set back all around the new
building. The project also provides plenty of parking. The extra parking prevents
overcrowding Dale and Dubail Streets
(3)The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property, because:
it will not. Just seeking the best use of the two empty lot's that do not have alley
access.
(4)The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because:
*Keep the design consistent.
*Maximize the use two lot's that do not have alley access.
(5)The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of
the property, because:
Construction has not started.
Contact Information
Property owner(s) of the petition site:
Name: David Njoroge
Address: 3131 Springbrook Drive
South Bend, IN 46614
Name:
Address:
Name:
Address:
Contact Person:
Name: David Njoroge
Address: 3131 Springbrook Drive
South Bend, IN 46614
Phone Number: 5742109633
dnjoroge55@yahoo.com
E-mail:
By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real
Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the
South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property.
Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or
waiver from anything contained within the ordinance.
The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition
before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and
all questions related to this petition.
Property Owner (s) Signatures:
3/6/2_02 1\-1/
W/A- WIYA
List of._..arop_erties - Special Exception Petition - 20.10 Investment Group llc
Corner or Dubail and Dale
912 E Dubail, South Bend, IN 46613
ParcellD-018-7054-2033
LegalDesc- Lot 81 Oak Park 2nd Add
914 E Dubail, South Bend, IN 46613
ParcellD-018-7054-2034
LegalDesc- Lot 80 Oak Park 2nd Add
918 E Dubail, South Bend, IN 46613
ParcellD-018-7054-203501
LegalDesc - N 108 Ft. Lot 79 Oak Park 2nd Add.
1703 Dale, South Bend, IN 46613
ParcellD-018-7054-2036
LegalDesc- N End Lots 77-78 Oak Park 2nd Add
1705 Dale, South Bend, IN 46613
ParcellD-018-7054-2037
LegalDesc-S 36 Of N 72 Lot 77-78 Oak Park 2nd
1711 Dale, South Bend, IN 46613
ParcellD- 018-7054-2039
LegalDesc-40.5' S End Lots 77 78&79 Ex 10' W End S 40' Lot 79 Oak Park 2nd
906 E Dubail Ave, South Bend, IN 46613
ParcellD-018-7054-2032
LegalDesc- Lot 82 Oak Pk 2nd Add
ParcellD-018-7054-2035
LegalDesc - Lot 79 Ex 108 Ft N End &Ex 30 X 40.5 Ft Se Cor Oak Park 2nd Add
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