HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.16.25 PC Meeting Minutes (signed)City of South Bend
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MINUTES
June 16, 2025
4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sarah Barber
Dr. Oliver Davis - Virtually
Francisco Fotia
Tyler Gillean
Caitlin Stevens
PUBLIC HEARING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REZONINGS:
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:
Scott Ford
John Martinez
ALSO PRESENT:
Tim Corcoran
Michael Divita
Tim Staub
Kelly Meehan
Tom Panowicz-
Virtually
1. A proposed ordinance of MIATT PROPERTIES LLC to zone from U 1 Urban
Neighborhood 1 to OF Urban Neighborhood Flex, property located at 1037 COLFAX
AVE, City of South Bend - PC# 0257-25. (Audio Position: 01:35)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Tim Staub.
Analysis: Rezoning this property from U1 to OF is not supported in the Near West Side
Neighborhood plan. The plan was written in conjunction with residents to establish a
future land use plan that reflects the desired development pattern of the neighborhood.
The neighbors indicated the desire for the continuance of residential use on the property.
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 an unfavorable recommendation
PETITIONER- Myra Reid, owner, 1822 E Fox St, appeared in person to present.
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 Sarah Barber, being seconded by Dr. Oliver Davis and unanimously
carried, a proposed ordinance of MIATT PROPERTIES LLC to zone from U 1 Urban
Neighborhood 1 to OF Urban Neighborhood Flex, property located at 1037 COLFAX
AVE, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a FAVORABLE
recommendation, subject to the development meeting all form standards in the U1 Urban
Neighborhood 1 and all Retail & Service uses not being permitted except Medical/
Dental Clinic and Personal Care & Services.
2. A proposed ordinance of DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT CITY OF SOUTH
BEND to zone from I Industrial to U3 Urban Neighborhood, property located at 2018
MAIN ST and 2020 MAIN ST, City of South Bend - PC# 0258-25.
(Audio Position: 25:57)
STAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Tim Staub.
Analysis: Zoning this property to U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 activates a dormant parcel
along a major transportation and commercial corridor in the city. It should serve as a
stitch improving the links between the South East Neighborhood and the Rum Village
Neighborhood while encouraging the growth of nearby businesses.
Staff Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the
staff recommends the Plan Commission approve the development variance and send the
rezoning petition and use variance to the Common Council with a favorable
recommendation.
PETITIONER — Joseph Molnar, City of South Bend Property Development Manager,
appeared in person to present along with Megan Schuetz, VP of Development for KCG.
INTERESTED PARTIES
Rebecca Ford, 120 W Donald, appeared in person in opposition of the petition.
Jeffrey Neeve, 2206 S Main St, appeared in person in opposition of the petition.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one from the public to speak.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Caitlin Stevens, being seconded by Sarah Barber and unanimously
carried, a proposed ordinance of DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT CITY OF
SOUTH BEND to zone from I Industrial to U3 Urban Neighborhood, property located at
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2018 MAIN ST and 2020 MAIN 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. COMBINED HEARING:
1. A proposed ordinance of COORSMITH PROPERTIES LLC to zone from Ul Urban
Neighborhood 1 to U2 Urban Neighborhood 2, property located at 1144 SORIN ST and
1148 SORIN ST, City of South Bend - PC# 0260-25. (Audio Position: 46:17)
TAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Tim Staub.
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 UI District to the U2 District for sensitively
designed buildings at a scale compatible with surrounding residential properties. The
variance provides the opportunity for the eventual home owners to have quasi -private
outdoor space while maintaining the spirit of the ordinance it is varying from.
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 and approve the variance as written.
PETITIONER — Steve Smith, Coorsmith Properties, 3566 Douglas Rd, appeared in
person to present, along with Tim Saylor, Innovative Communities, 697 Bungalow Dr
INTERESTED PARTIES
Erin Schell, 1206 Sorin St, appeared in person in opposition of the petition.
PUBLIC COMMENT
LOLtella Webster, 701 E Howard St, appeared in person in opposition of the petition.,
Patty Walsh, 315 Wall St, appeared in person in opposition of the petition.
Margaret Taylor, 714 E. Corby, appeared in person in opposition of the petition.
Moselle Bowens, 825 Turnock St, appeared in person in opposition of the petition.
Angela Smith, appeared virtually in opposition of the petition.
Lena Burns, 1135 Minor St apeared virtually in opposition of the petition.
Bill Stanz, President of the NNE Council, appeared virtually in opposition of the petition.
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ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Francisco Fotia, being seconded by Dr Oliver Davis and
unanimously carried, a proposed ordinance of COORSMITH PROPERTIES LLC to
zone from U 1 Urban Neighborhood 1 to U2 Urban Neighborhood 2, property located
at 1144 SORIN ST and 1148 SORIN ST, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common
Council with NO RECOMMENDATION.
A combined public hearing on a proposed ordinance of SYCAMORE LAND
COMPANY LLC to zone from C Commercial to S2 Suburban Neighborhood 2 and
seeking the following variance(s): from the building height, property located at 250
CHIPPEWA AVE, City of South Bend - PC# 0256-25. (Audio Position: 1:44.00)
TAFF REPORT
The staff report was presented by Tim Staub.
Analysis: Zoning this property to S2 Suburban Neighborhood 2 will permit the activation
of a vacant parcel that has been dormant for 30+ years. It will help provide additional
housing near several commercial uses and major transportation corridors.
Staff Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the
staff recommends the Plan Commission approve the development variance and send the
rezoning petition and use variance to the Common Council with a favorable
recommendation.
PETITIONER —Cole Caress, Birge & Held, 8902 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, 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:
Upon a motion by Dr. Oliver Davis, being seconded by Tyler Gillean and unanimously
carried, a proposed ordinance of SYCAMORE LAND COMPANY LLC to zone from C
Commercial to S2 Suburban Neighborhood 2, property located at 250 CHIPPEWA AVE,
City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a FAVORABLE
recommendation, subject to all environmental and economic considerations being
addressed in regards to adjacent land uses per Art 21-12.07 (t) (7).
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ITEMS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING
A. MINOR SUBDIVISIONS:
VISION REALTY'S CORBY BOULEVARD MINOR SUBDIVISION — PC# 0255-25
(Audio Position: 1: 53: 00)
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 Approval as specified by the
South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance. The Staff therefore recommends that this
subdivision be granted Approval, subject to the following: Updating the support
document to reflect the utilities presently serving the parcel.
ACTION
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Caitlin Stevens, being seconded by Tyler Gillean and unanimously
carried, the Plan Commission finds the evidence adduced at this Plan Commission
Hearing supports each element of the Staff Report, and VISION REALTY'S CORBY
BOULEVARD MINOR SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefore complies with the City of
South Bend Subdivision Control Ordinance and is granted Approval, subject to the
following: Updating the support document to reflect the utilities presently serving the
parcel.
B. FINDINGS OF FACT - None for consideration
C. UPDATES FROM STAFF- New staff member Mark Dellostritto was introduced.
D. MINUTES- Upon a motion by Sarah Barber, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens, and
unanimously carried, the minutes from the May 19th, 2025, meeting were approved.
5. ADJOURNMENT 6:13 PM
ancisco Fotia,
Vice -President
Tim Corcoran,
Interim Secretary of the Commission
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