HomeMy WebLinkAbout30-25 Special Exception at 1114 Mayflower Road Filed in Clerk's Office
City of South Bend r"\Y U7 2025
Bianca Tirado
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS City Clerk, South Bend, IN
May 6, 2025
Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis
4th Floor, County-City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: Special Exception at 1114 MAYFLOWER ROAD
Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis:
Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above referenced location. Please
include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your May 12, 2025 Council
meeting and set it for public hearing at your June 9, 2025 Council meeting. The petition is tentatively
scheduled for public hearing at the June 2, 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 a School(Pre-k/Primary/Secondary)
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,
CrA
Tim Staub
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. 30-25
MAY U 7 2025
Bianca Tirado
ORDINANCE NO. 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 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1114 MAYFLOWER ROAD
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
Request Special Exception to permit use as a School, Pre-K/Primary/Secondary
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:
1114 Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN 46619, 018-8136-4989
In order to permit School, Pre-K/Primary/Secondary use
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 J. 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 .m.
Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
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 '1 ,--7 W. Jefferson - Suite 1400S
.,outh Bend, IN 46601
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov
Petition for Variance - Special Exception
Property Information
Tax Key Number: 018-8136-4989
Address: 1114 S Mayflower Road, South Bend IN 46619
Owner: Rhedi Management Inc
Zoning: Choose the current district — C AI"skoss
Project Summary:
The property housed a Daycare Program since January 2012. As the new owners of the
property we want to reopen the location to serve as a Daycare and Early childhood program for
area residents.
Requested Action
❑ Special Exception/ Use Variance — complete and attach Criteria for Decisionis Making
Use requested:Early childhood Program 8c�-,o01 "sCS-Q.'C�
❑ Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and ch Criteria for Decision Making
Variance(s) requested:
We are requesting authorization for the existing building to be used as an
Early childhood center by licensed providers.
Filed in Clerk's Office
Bianca Tirado
City Clerk, South Bend, IN
Required Documents
❑ Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information)
El Site Plan drawn to scale
111 Filing Fee
Criteria for Decision Making
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 proposed early childhood center will not be injurious to the public health,
safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience, or general welfare
because it is designed to serve as a supportive and enriching environment
for young children and their families. The center will adhere to all applicable
health and safety regulations, including those governing sanitation, fire
safety, and building accessibility. Licensed educators and caregivers will
provide age-appropriate instruction and care in alignment with state
standards. Additionally, the center will promote family engagement,
strengthen community ties, and offer an essential service that contributes to
the overall well-being and development of children in the area.
(2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area
or property values therein, because:
The proposed early childhood center will not injure or adversely affect the use
of the adjacent area or property values therein because it is a low-impact,
community-serving use that complements surrounding residential and
institutional properties. The center will maintain a clean, safe, and
well-landscaped facility that enhances the aesthetic of the neighborhood and
adheres to all zoning and design requirements. Increased daytime activity at
the site is expected to promote neighborhood safety and vitality without
generating significant noise, traffic, or environmental concerns. Additionally, a
(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 early childhood center will be consistent with the character of
the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein because
it aligns with the district's intended purpose to support family-oriented,
educational, and community-serving uses. The center will operate during
standard daytime hours, maintain a welcoming and orderly presence, and
contribute to the social infrastructure of the neighborhood. Its design and
operation will reflect the scale and aesthetic of nearby properties, ensuring it
integrates seamlessly with surrounding land uses while fulfilling a vital need.
(4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive
Plan, because:
The proposed early childhood center is compatible with the recommendations
of the Comprehensive Plan because it supports key priorities such as
expanding access to quality education, strengthening neighborhoods, and
promoting equitable community development. The center will help meet the
growing demand for early learning opportunities, particularly in underserved
areas, and contribute to long-term goals around workforce readiness and
family support.
Criteria for Decision Making
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:
(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:
(3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property, because:
(4) The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because:
(5) The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of
the property, because:
Contact Information
Property owner(s) of the petition site:
Name: Rhedi Management Inc
Address: 12720 Jefferson Blvd
Mishawaka IN 46545
Name: Rhondy Grandison
Address: 12720 Jefferson Blvd
Mishawaka IN 46545
Name: Edith Grandison
Address 12720 Jefferson Blvd
Mishawaka IN 46545
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Contact Person:
Name: David Turner
Address: 50771 Hollyhock Road
South Bend IN 46637
Phone Number: (301) 908-5521
davidfturner@gmail.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.
Prop?r y Owner (s) Si atures:
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