HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-26 Special Exception at 1010 Fuerbringer Street City of South Bend
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
March 10, 2026
Filed in Clerk's Office
Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis
3rd Floor, City Hall Mar 11, 2026
South Bend, IN 46601 Bianca I irado
City Clerk. South Bend, IN
RE: Special Exception at 1010 Fuerbringer Street
Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis:
Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location.
Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your March 23,
2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your April 13, 2026, Council meeting.The
petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the April 6, 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 1215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627
Filed in Clerk's Office
Mar 11, 2026
BILL NO. 16-26
Bianca Tiraau
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 1010 FUERBRINGER STREET
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
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:
1010 Fuerbringer Street
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
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City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson - Suite 1400S
South Bend, IN 46601
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov
Petition for Variance - Special Exception
Property Information
Tax Key Number: 018-1030-1330
Address: V/L Adj 1010 Fuerbringer, South Bend, IN 46616
Owner: Jose Guevara
Zoning: U1 Urban Neighborhood 1
Project Summary:
Construction of a residential duplex in the City of South Bend, with the purpose of providing
new housing solutions that benefit the local community, in alignment with the development
objectives established by the city.
Requested Action
11 Special Exception/ Use Variance — complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making
Use requested:Duplex construction _
Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making
Variance(s) requested:
Filed in Clerk's Office
Mar 11, 2026
Bianca !multi
City Clerk South Bend. IN
Required Documents
0 Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information)
❑✓ Site Plan drawn to scale
Q 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 construction of the duplex will facilitate the achievement of the social
objectives of Sustainable Housing Development, to guarantee the community
a healthy life and promote the well-being of all age groups. The construction o
the duplex has an efficient living space, adequate ventilation. We will adhere
to the laws, and we will ensure that our main mission prevails, building new
houses to promote the best quality of life, in modern homes, with spaces
designed for excellent coexistence. Housing is the space where the
educational and cultural values of the entire community are recreated.
(2)The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area
or property values therein, because:
The proposed housing is designed at a scale and with materials that are
consistent with the surrounding structures, respecting required setbacks and
the established character of the neighborhood; ensuring the preservation of
the area's residential nature and the overall tranquility of the community.
(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 current zoning of this parcel requires a special exception for the
proposed housing; however, the design complies with the intent of the district
by promoting residential use and adhering to the permitted density. The
proposed typology respects the surrounding context and aligns with the
existing urban pattern.
(4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive
Plan, because:
The Plan emphasizes the need to expand the supply of affordable housing
and to increase density in underutilized areas in a controlled manner. This
proposal aligns with those objectives by offering a housing solution that is
compatible with the existing infrastructure.
Criteria for Decision Making
Variance(s) - if applicable
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:
N/A
(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:
N/A
(3)The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property, because:
N/A
(4)The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because:
N/A
(5)The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of
the property, because:
N/A
Contact Information
Property owner(s) of the petition site:
Name: [Jose Guevara
Address: 418 Rosewood Dr, Apt3, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Name:
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Address:, — —
Contact Person:
Name: Jose Guevara
Address: 418 Rosewood Dr, Apt3, MishawakaJJN 46544
Phone N�imher 574 327-0044
E-mail:
gromsolutionsllc@gmail.com
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 atures:
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