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MINUTES
May 19, 2025
4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Sarah Barber
Scott Ford
Francisco Fotia
Tyler Gillean
Jason Piontek
Caitlin Stevens
PUBLIC HEARING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REZONINGS:
County -City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 14005
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-7627
www.southbendin.gov/zoning
Council Chambers, 4th Floor
County -City Building, South Bend, IN
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dr. Oliver Davis
John Martinez
ALSO PRESENT:
Tim Corcoran
Michael Divita
Amani Morrell
Tim Staub
Tom Panowicz
Kelly Meehan
1. A proposed ordinance of COORSMITH PROPERTIES LLC to zone from U1 Urban
Neighborhood 1 to U2 Urban Neighborhood 2, property located at 1144 SORIN ST and
1148 SORIN ST, City of South Bend - PC# 0254-25. (Audio Position: 02:49)
STAFF REPORT
Analysis: Rezoning the property to U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 will allow for the
development of smaller scale, compact housing that will introduce new units to the area.
This rezoning and project is consistent with the Northeast Neighborhood Plan, which
supports rezoning properties within the U 1 District to the U2 District for sensitively
designed buildings at a scale compatible with surrounding residential properties.
Staff Recommendation: Based on information provided prior to the public hearing, the
Staff recommends the Commission send the rezoning to the Common Council with a
favorable recommendation.
PETITIONER
INTERESTED PARTIES
There was no one from the public to speak.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one from the public to speak.
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ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Francisco Fotia, being seconded by Scott Ford and unanimously
carried, a proposed ordinance of COORSMITH PROPERTIES LLC to zone from U I
Urban Neighborhood 1 to U2 Urban Neighborhood 2, property located at 1144 SORIN
ST and 1148 SORIN ST, City of South Bend is TABLED.
B. MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS:
WOODHAVEN HILLS MAJOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0253-25
(Audio Position: 03:30)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Tim Staub.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds that if the
waivers are granted and the conditions are met, it complies with the requirements for
Primary Approval as specified by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The
Staff therefore recommends that this subdivision be granted Primary Approval, subject to
the following: Adding a deed of dedication to the primary plat. Updating Outlot A to Lot
102 with an "open space easement" to define property responsibility for the open space.
Wetland delineation is provided. Verification from IDNR and IDEM that stormwater
basin proximity to wetlands is acceptable
PETITIONER
INTERESTED PARTIES
Joseph Csaszar, resident at 3010 S Locust, appeared in person to ask questions on
whether the changes that will be made will affect his property.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one from the public to speak.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Francisco Fotia, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and unanimously
carried, the waivers from Section 21-11.04 (b)(6) Cul-de-sac and dead-end streets,
designed to be so permanently, shall not be longer than 200 feet measured along its
centerline from the centerline of the intersecting street to the radius point were approved.
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Upon a motion by Francisco 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 WOODHAVEN HILLS MAJOR
SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefore complies with the City of South Bend Subdivision
Control Ordinance and is granted Primary Approval, subject to the following: Adding a
deed of dedication to the primary plat. Updating Outlot A to Lot 102 with an "open space
easement" to define property responsibility for the open space.
C. TEXT AMENDMENTS - None for consideration
ITEMS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING
A. MINOR SUBDIVISIONS:
1. KEENAN COURT CONDOS MINOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0249-25
(Audio Position: 20:23)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Tim Staub.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds that if the
conditions are met it complies with the requirements for Primary Approval as specified
by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The Staff therefore recommends that
this subdivision be granted Primary Approval, subject to the following: Making the
necessary agreements if water and sewer need to be dedicated to the public and drainage
calculations show that existing infrastructure meets current standards.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Francisco Fotia, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and Tyler Gillean
abstaining, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this Plan Commission
Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and KEENAN COURT CONDOS
MINOR SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefore complies with the City of South Bend
Subdivision Control Ordinance and is granted Primary Approval, subject to the
following: Making the necessary agreements if water and sewer need to be dedicated to
the public and provide drainage calculations that indicate existing infrastructure meets
current standards.
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2. MADISON LIFESTYLE MINOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0250-25
(Audio Position: 22: 06)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Tim Staub.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds that if the
conditions are met it complies with the requirements for Primary Approval as specified
by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The Staff therefore recommends that
this subdivision be granted Primary Approval, subject to the following: the road names
being correctly identified
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Francisco Fotia, being seconded by Scott Ford and unanimously
carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this Plan Commission
Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and MADISON LIFESTYLE MINOR
SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefore complies with the City of South Bend Subdivision
Control Ordinance and is granted Primary Approval, subject to the following: the road
names being correctly identified
EMBERTON TAYLOR STREET MINOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0251-25
(Audio Position: 23:4 )
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Tim Staub.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds that if the
conditions are met it complies with the requirements for Primary Approval as specified
by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The Staff therefore recommends that
this subdivision be granted Primary Approval, subject to the following: Subject to each
unit having its own utility connection.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Francisco Fotia, being seconded by Scott Ford and unanimously
carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this Plan Commission
Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and EMBERTON TAYLOR STREET
MINOR SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefore complies with the City of South Bend
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Subdivision Control Ordinance and is granted Primary Approval, subject to the
following: Subject to each unit having its own utility connection.
4. WOODHAVEN RIDGE MINOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0252-25
(Audio Position: 24:43)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Tim Staub.
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds that if the
conditions are met it complies with the requirements for Primary Approval as specified
by the South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The Staff therefore recommends that
this subdivision be granted Primary Approval, subject to the following: Providing the
instrument number to #7 in General Notes when the boundary survey has been recorded
if the secondary has been approved.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Francisco 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 WOODHAVEN RIDGE MINOR
SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefore complies with the City of South Bend Subdivision
Control Ordinance and is granted Primary Approval, subject to the following: Providing
the instrument number to #7 in General Notes when the boundary survey has been
recorded if the secondary has been approved.
B. FINDINGS OF FACT - None for consideration
C. UPDATES FROM STAFF- Skip's last plan commission meeting
D. MINUTES- May 19, 2025
5. ADJOURNMENT- 4:30pm
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Tim Corcoran,
Interim Secretary of the Commission
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