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Home My WebLink About73-25 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 725 West LaSalle Avenue 4(7 pLAN(Oy County-City Building � City of South Bend 227 W.Jefferson Blvd. 1400S o z South Bend,IN 46601 PLAN COMMISSION (574) 235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning FBI LISMEDlo° October 22, 2025 Honorable Committee Chair Davis Filed in Clerk's Office 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Oct 22, 2025 Bianca Tirado RE: 725 W La Salle— PC#0270-25 City Clerk, South Bend, IN Dear Committee Chair Davis: Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your October 27, 2025 Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your November 24, 2025 Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the November 17, 2025 South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: Rezoning an city-owned unzoned parcel that was created during right-of-way vacation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, rA I ID Timothy Staub Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Brian Killen Scott Ford Planning Director Zoning Administrator Commission President Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 22, 2025 BILL NO. 73-25 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 725 W LASALLE AVE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Rezoning an city-owned unzoned parcel that was created during right-of-way vacation. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. Ordinance No. 10689-19, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: Lot 1 Charles Martin Sr Dr Minor 25/26 AFF#823 4/26/2024 be and the same is hereby established as U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 SECTION II. This ordinance is and shall be subject to commitments as provided by Chapter 21-12.07(0(7) Commitments, if applicable. SECTION III. 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 - 2 - Cityof South Bend VV. Jerierson - wire i4uu� South Bend, IN 46601 PLAN COMMISSION zoning@southbendin.gov Petition for Rezoning or Combined Public Hearing Property Information Tax Key Number018-1025-1084 Address: 725 W LaSalle Ave Owner: CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND Legal Description: Lot 1 Charles Martin Sr Dr Minor 25/26 AFF #823 4/26/2024 Project Summary Rezoning an city-owned unzoned parcel that was created during right-of-way vacation. Requested Action Application includes (check all that apply) 0 Rezoning Current District: Choose the current district Additional Districts, if applicablE Proposed District U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 Additional Districts, if applicablE The Plan Commission and Council will consider the following in the review of a rezoning petition: (1) The comprehensive Plan; (2) Current conditions and the character of the current structures and uses in each district; (3) The most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; (4) The conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction;and (5) Responsible development and growth. ❑ Subdivision — complete and attach subdivision application ❑ Special Exception — complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested: ❑ Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Required Documents RCompleted Application (including Contact Information) Site Plan drawn to scale Filing Fee Additional documents as noted above Contact information Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND Address: 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 Name: Address: Name: Address: Contact Person: Name: Joseph R Molnar Address: 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 Phone Number: 574-245-6022 jrmolnar@southbendin.gov 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) Si natures: 1_--� /0 /� ��" °?LAN cu�,�� County-City Building City of South Bend 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., ° * Z Suite 500 PLAN COMMISSION South Bend,IN 46601 (574)235-7627 `FSraBLSHL°'` www.southbendin.qov/zoninq Filed in Clerk's Office Tuesday,November 18,2025 Nov 18, 2025 South Bend Common Council 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,3`d Floor Bianca Tirado South Bend, IN 46601 City Clerk, South Bend, IN Re: Bill#73-25-A proposed ordinance of CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND to zone from Unzoned to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1,property located at 725 W LASALLE AVE,City of South Bend-PC#0270-25 Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND was legally advertised on November 7,2025 and that the South Bend Plan Commission at its public hearing on November 17,2025 took the following action: Upon a motion by Sarah Barber,being seconded by Tyler Gillen and unanimously carried,a proposed ordinance of CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND to zone from Unzoned to Ul Urban Neighborhood 1,property located at 725 W LASALLE AVE,City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a FAVORABLE recommendation. The staff report is attached. The deliberations of the Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing,Minutes of the public hearing are available in our office and will be posted on our website once approved. Sincerely, 17A-k Timothy Staub Zoning Specialist Attachment CC: CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Brian Killen Francisco Fotia Planning Director Zoning Administrator Co in mission President Staff Report— PC#0270-25 November 17, Property Information Location: 725 W LASALLE AVE Owner: CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND Requested Action Rezone from Unzoned to U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 Project Summary City is establishing a zoned lot from vacated right-of-way Location Map Recommendation 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. SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 1 of 4 Staff Report -PC#0270-25 11/17/2025 Proposed Site Plan /411 SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 2 of 4 Staff Report-PC#0270-25 11/17/2025 Site & Context Land Uses and Zoning: On site: A Vacant Lot North: One unit dwellings zoned Urban Neighborhood 1 (U1) East: One unit dwellings zoned Urban Neighborhood 1 (U1) South: One unit dwellings zoned Urban Neighborhood 1 (U1) West: One unit dwellings zoned Urban Neighborhood 1 (U1) District Intent: The U1 District is established to provide for, promote, and maintain urban neighborhoods located in core and outlying areas of the City. Site Plan Description: No site plan details provided. Zoning and Land Use History and Trends: Prior to 1968, this parcel was a dwelling on LaSalle Avenue between Scott and Cushing Streets. Part of the lot was acquired for the construction for the Inner Belt highway. Traffic and Transportation Considerations: LaSalle Avenue and Charles Martin Sr. Drive are both two-lane streets. On-street parking is available on LaSalle Avenue. Agency Comments Agency Comments: No additional comments. Criteria for Decision Making Rezoning Per State Law, the Plan Commission and Common Council shall pay reasonable regard to: 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: This petition is consistent with the intent of the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan (2022). This parcel had not been created at the time of that plan's creation, but the rest of the parcels on the same block are all shown to be U1 in the plan's future zoning map, as are most of the parcels across both LaSalle Avenue and Charles Martin Sr. Drive. Land Use Plan: The Near West Side Neighborhood Plan calls for the parcel to be lower density residential, consistent with U1 zoning. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: None. 2. Current Conditions and Character: The surrounding structures are predominantly one unit dwellings. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for this district is single and two unit residential development in the form of detached houses. 4. Conservation of Property Values: There should be no effect on property values as the vacant lot is being zoned. 5. Responsible Development and Growth: SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 3 of 4 Staff Report -PC#0270-25 11/17/2025 This is responsible development and growth because it is assigning a zoning district to a unzoned vacant parcel owned by the city. Analysis & Recommendation Commitments: No commitments are proposed. Analysis: This lot was created when the city performed right-of-way vacation along Charles Martin Sr. Drive. The resulting lot was left unzoned. It is surrounded by U1 parcels; the proposed rezoning will be consistent with neighboring parcels. 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. SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 4 of 4