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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-26 Special Exception at 1301 Corby Boulevard Filed in Clerk's Office City of South Bend Jan 16, 2026 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Bianca"I�irado City Clerk. South Bend, 1N January 15, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception at 1301 Corby Boulevard 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 January 26, 2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your February 9, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the February 2, 2026, 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. 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, Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. Blvd South Bend, IN 46601 574-235-7627 Filed in Clerk's Office Jan 16, 2026 BILL NO. 04-26 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN ORDINANCE NO. 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 1301 DISTRICT N0.4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANAY COUNCILMANIC STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow a two-unit dwelling 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: 1301 Corby Boulevard In order to permit a two-unit dwelling. 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 , 2026, at o'clock .m. Bianca L. Tirado,City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 2026,at_o'clock .m. James Mueller,Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana -2 - 227 W. Jefferson - Suite 14005 City of South Bend South Bend, IN 46601 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov Petition for Variance - Special Exception Property Information Tax Key Number: 018-5093-3297 Address: 1301 Corby Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617 Owner: Elissa Gunsorek Zoning: U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 Project Summary: Owner is seeking approval to build a two family dwelling. The style will be consistent with the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood. Requested Action []✓ Special Exception/ Use Variance— complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested:Two family dwelling Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Required Documents ❑✓ Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information) 0 Site Plan drawn to scale 0 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 proposed two unit dwelling will be constructed in a manner that is consistent with the surrounding area. The new two unit dwelling will eliminate a current house that is in disrepair and vacant, thus increasing safety and improving the overall general welfare. (2)The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: The proposed two unit dwelling will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values because it is in keeping with the residential feel of the surrounding neighborhood, while offering gentle density on a currently underutilized parcel. (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 two unit dwelling will match the scale and character of the surrounding residential neighborhood. The architectural style of the two unit dwelling will be consistent with the neighborood and will complement the existing housing stock. (4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because it follows objective H1.1: encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) - if applicable State statutes and the P easeng O 'nance require that certain stanards address how the project meets the following c iterst be met ba:fore a variance can be approved. (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: Elissa Gunsorek Address: 7821 Morse Rd New Albany, OH 43054 - Name: Address: Name: Address: Contact Person: Name: Elissa Gunsorek Address: 7821 Morse Rd New Albany, OH 43054 Phone Number: 513-225-3421 egunsorek@eco-gv.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: PROJECT INFORMATION LOCATION MAP OWNER: ECO IN Investments LLC New Two-Family Dwelling 51 • 7821 Morse Road li Ate` ° r4' 8'` New Albany, Ohio 43054 t m 1301 Corby Blvd. z= { e• F PROJECT DESCRIPTION: South Bend, Indiana 46617 F..eK..oP Park ,. THIS PROJECT CONSIST S OF THE CONSTRUCTION OT A NEW .y 1WOFAMILV DWELLING AND ACCESSORY GARAGE ` $X © 'Mara,+ ,e• "Mnowe St W e O� �nE iii. '4AA0 CPMM.a CP • CODE INFORMATION SHEET INDEX ��II�� ABBREVIATIONS SYMBOLS - ..I I. ..N « .�a.H s.a ..P. P Kwsawo.:.... 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