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March 31, 2026 Filed in Clerk's Office
Mar 31, 2026
Honorable Committee Chair Davis
Third Floor, County-City Building Bianca Tirado
City Clerk. South Bend. IN
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: Unaddressed parcels at the southern terminus of S. Glen St. and S. Dorothy St. — PC#0302-26
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
April 13, 2026, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your April 27, 2026, Council
meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the April 20, 2026, 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:
The petitioner, the City of South Bend Venue Parks and Arts, owns the subject parcels and is
seeking a subdivision to adjoin the parcels with the existing park space. As part of that effort, they
are also seeking to zone the parcels Open Space to be consistent with the existing park and district
intent.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Brian Killen
Zoning Administrator
CC: Bob Palmer
Tim Corcoran Brian Killen Francisco Fotia
Planning Director Zoning Administrator Commission President
Filed in Clerk's Office
Mar 31, 2026
BILL NO. 19-26
Bianca Tirado
ORDINANCE NO. City Clerk. South Bend, IN
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA,AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE UNADDRESSED PARCELS AT SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF GLEN AND
DOROTHY STREET (PARCEL IDs: 018-8154-5549, 018-8154-5550, 018-8154-5563, 018-
8154-5556) COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
Petitioners desire to rezone the property from Suburban Neighborhood (S 1) District to Open
Space (OS)District.
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:
Parcel 018-8154-5563 -- 207 Ft E & W X 228.1 Ft N & S Beg 187 Ft W & 1076 Ft S Of
Ne Cor E1/2 Ne 1/4 Sec 22-37-2e;
Parcel 018-8154-5550 -- 300' E& W X 57'N & S Beg 1132.9' S Of Nw Cor Ne Ne Being
Lots 78 & 85 Rum Village Hts Pro. 22-37-2e;
Parcel 018-8154-5549 -- 300' E & W X 171' N & S Beg 1303.9' S & 338.2' E Of Nw Cor
E1/2 Ne 1.18 Ac Sec 22-27-2e; and
Parcel 018-8154-5556 -- 1.60 Ac In Ne 1/4 Sec 22-37-2e
be and the same is hereby established as Open Space (OS)
SECTION II. This ordinance is and shall be subject to commitments as provided by
Chapter 21-12.07(f)(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 , 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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JOI( J O N E S
PETRIE
RAFINSKI
Land Surveying Civil Engineering • Planning Architecture • Project Funding • GIS • Environmental • Renewable Energy - Landscape Architecture
March 10. 2026
Filed in Clerk's Office
Department of Community Investment
Attn: Brian Killen Mar 31, 2026
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601 Bianca Tirado
City Clerk, South Bend, IN
RE: REZONING AND SUBDIVISION PETITION FOR PORTION OF RUM VILLAGE
Enclosed, please find the following item for the above referenced project:
• Cover letter to the City of South Bend Plan Commission
• Petition for Rezoning and Combined Public Hearing
• Minor Subdivision Application
• Subdivision Plat
• Subdivision Support Data Sheet
• Filing Fee
Should you have any questions please contact me at 574-232-4388.
Sincerely,
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Angela M. Smith
Senior Planner
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Submittals\Transmittal Sheet docx
325 S.Lafayette Blvd. 111 W.Berry Street jprl source.com
South Bend,IN 46601 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
574.232.4388 260.422.2522
JONES
PETRIEjillt
RAFINSKI
Land Surveying - Civil Engineering • Planning Architecture • Project Funding • GIS • Environmental Renewable Energy • Landscape Architecture
March 10, 2026
South Bend Plan Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: REZONING AND SUBDIVISION PETITION FOR PORTION OF RUM VILLAGE
Dear Commission Members:
Attached please find a combined hearing petition for property owned by the South Bend Venue Parks and Arts.
The property is the portion of Rum Village Park that lies west of Gertrude Street. The proposed rezoning petition
will bring all the property currently owned by VPA to a single, appropriate district of OS Open Space. The
subdivision consolidates the parcels to a single lot, including the appropriate dedication of the right-of-way along
Gertrude Street.
We look forward to the opportunity to present this project to the City of South Bend Plan Commission and
Common Council. Please schedule this petition for the next regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting and
subsequent meetings with the South Bend Common Council.
Sincerely,
CST
Angela M. Smith
Senior Planner
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South Bend,IN 46601 Fort Wayne,IN 46802
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PLAN COMMISSION zoning@southbendin.gov
Petition for Rezoning or Combined Public Hearing
Property Information
Tax Key Number018-8154-5549, 018-8154-5550, 018-8154-5563, 018-8154-55556,
Address:Unaddressed parcels at the southern terminus of S. Glen St. and S. Dorothy St.
Owner: City Of South Bend Indiana For Department Of Public Parks
Legal Description:
See attached
Project Summary
The City of South Bend Venue Parks and Arts owns the subject parcels and is seeking a
subdivision to adjoin the parcels with the existing park space. As part of that effort, they are
also seeking to zone the parcels OS to be consistent with the existing park and district intent.
Requested Action
Application includes (check all that apply)
❑✓ Rezoning
Current District: S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 I"I Additional Districts, if applicable
Proposed District OS - Open Space 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
ElCompleted Application (including Contact Information)
Site Plan drawn to scale
RFiling Fee
Additional documents as noted above
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Subdivision Application
Property Information
Tax Key Number: 018-8154-5549, 018-8154-5550,018-8154-5563, and 018-8154-5556
and 018-8154-5573
Project Summary
Subdivison Name: RUM VILLAGE PARK - GERTRUDE STREET MINOR SUBDIVISION
Total Area of Subdivision: 44.13 acres Number of Buildable Lots: 1
Average Lot Size: 44.13 Number of Lots in original plat:
Linear Feet of New Streets: 0'
Requested Action
Application includes (check all that apply)
✓❑ Subdivision
Subdivision Type: Choose the current district
❑ Waivers from Chapter 21-11 - List waivers below
✓❑ Rezoning — complete and attach rezoning 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
Completed Application
- Plat Containing all information shown on pages 3 and 4 of this application
- Proof of Ownership
❑ Filing Fee
❑Additional documents as noted above
❑Approved drainage plan verification (for major subdivision only)
Contact information
Property owner(s) of the petition site:
Name: City Of South Bend Indiana For Department Of Public Parks
Address: 301 S. St. Louis Blvd
South Bend, IN 46617
Name:
Address:
Name:
Address:
Contact Person:
Name: Jones Petrie Rafinski - Attn: Angela Smith
Address: 325 S. Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone Number: 574-232-4388
asmith@jprl source.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:
Plat Contents
Drawing Format:
An original drawing on twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch paper with a 1" border, at a scale not to
exceed one-inch equals 200 feet, unless otherwise approved by staff. All printed numbers, letters and
typed information shall be a minimum size of a 11-point font. The drawing shall be adaptable to
photographic reduction and will maintain complete legibility. The drawing shall be formatted so that all
information appears on 11" x 17" paper when reproduced at 50% reduction.
Plat Drawing with the following contents:
Name of the subdivision, which shall not duplicate or closely approximate the name of any other
subdivision within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County.
Legal description of the subdivision which shall include section, township, range and
governmental township.
Township, range or section line accurately tied to the subdivision by bearing and distances in feet
and hundredths thereof.
Boundary of subdivision, based on accurate traverse survey with angular and lineal dimensions in
feet and hundredths thereof. The traverse survey shall be closed to a minimum accuracy of
1:10,000. A boundary closure sheet shall be provided.
- Lot dimensions in feet and hundredths thereof, angles or bearings expressed in degrees, minutes
and seconds. For Major Primary subdivision, the lot layout and dimensions can be approximate.
Lot numbers. For Administrative Lot Line Adjustments, new lots shall be designated by letters with
original lot lines shown with dotted lines.
All easements dimensioned and labeled as for their specific uses.
All right-of-way lines and widths of rights-of-way, existing and required for dedication.
Elevation of the one hundred-year flood, when applicable.
A note, when applicable, to indicate existing predevelopment soil conditions contain historical
wetness indicators and therefore that when building a structure below grade, special
consideration should be given to soil conditions.
The location of all public wells and delineation of any wellhead protection area, when applicable.
Delineation of wetlands identified by the National Wetlands Inventory, when applicable.
Delineation of airport noise sensitive zone, when applicable.
Name, address, seal and certification of the registered land surveyor preparing the subdivision, in
a manner prescribed by the Commission.
Deed of dedication, in a manner prescribed by the Commission. Not required for Major Primary
Subdivisions.
Notarized Owner's certification, in a manner prescribed by the Commission.
Scale, graphic bar scale, north point and date.
I An area four (4) inches vertical by nine (9) inches horizontal within which the Commission may
affix its certificate of approval without obscuring or obliterating any other items on the subdivision.
Any additional information requested by staff.
Support Data Drawing with the following contents:
Natural features such as wooded areas, swamps, wetlands and marshes.
Existing man-made structures and improvements within the proposed subdivision.
Existing topographic contours at vertical intervals of five (5) feet or less from available data.
United States Geological Survey data may be used.
Existing street patterns within a three-hundred-foot area adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
Future access plan of the entire property which is being subdivided.
The adjacent roads and the nearest major intersection.
Existing and proposed sewers, water mains, culverts, or other underground facilities within and
adjacent to the tract, indicating pipe sizes, grades and exact locations as obtained from public
records. If water mains and sewers are not adjacent to the tract, the direction to and distance to
the nearest ones, and their size shall be shown.
Scale, graphic bar scale, north point and date.
Name and address of the subdivider.
Name and address of the registered land surveyor.
A vicinity key map at a scale of one (1) equals two thousand (2,000) or three thousand (3,000)
feet showing the location of the subdivision, major streets and physical features, such as rivers
and creeks, within a distance of two (2) miles.
Major Subdivisions:
A drainage plan approval letter shall be submitted at the time of application for primary approval of a
Major Subdivision.
A report from the City Engineer shall be submitted to the Staff prior to secondary approval of a Major
Subdivision. The report shall indicate that the requirements of Section 21-14.08 Improvements have
been satisfactorily completed or that plans and specifications for improvements have been approved
and performance guarantees for the improvements have been filed and approved. These
guarantees shall:
i. Run to the City; and
ii. Provide satisfactory surety as required by the latest standards adopted by the Board.
The surety shall be foreclosed if improvements and installations have not been completed
within twelve (12) months from the date of the Committee's granting of the secondary
approval of the subdivision; however, an extension of time may be granted by the Board
at their public meeting, provided a request for such extension has been petitioned to the
Board by the applicant or his successor in title prior to the time surety would lapse as
defined above.
Digital Submissions:
At the time of application, an electronic copy of the plat and support data drawings shall be submitted to
staff. All Major Subdivision plats shall submit a digital copy of the approved subdivision in accordance
with the requirements set forth in the "Digital Data Submission Standards" as adopted by St. Joseph
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Wednesday,April 22,2026 Filed in Clerk's Office
South Bend Common Council Apr 22. 2026
3rd Floor,City Hall Bianca Tirado
South Bend, IN 46601 City Clerk_ South Bend. IN
Re: Bill#19-26-A proposed ordinance of CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC PARKS to zone from S 1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 to OS Open Space,property located at 0
GLEN and 0 GLEN and 0 DOROTHY and 0 GLEN and 0 GERTRUDE ST, City of South Bend-PC#
0302-26
Dear Council Members:
I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS was legally advertised on April 10,2026 and that the South Bend
Plan Commission at its public hearing on April 20,2026 took the following action:
Upon a motion by John Martinez,being seconded by Rebecca Plantz and unanimously carried,a
proposed ordinance of CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
PARKS to zone from SI Suburban Neighborhood 1 to OS Open Space,property located at 0 GLEN
and 0 GLEN and 0 DOROTHY and 0 GLEN and 0 GERTRUDE ST,City of South Bend is
TABLED.
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.
Brian Killen
Zoning Administrator
Attachment
CC: CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS
Bob Palmer
Tim Corcoran Brian Killen Francisco Fotia
Planning Director Zoning Administrator Commission President
Staff Report— PC#0302-26 April 20, 2026
Property Information
Location: Unaddressed parcels at the southern terminus of S. Glen Street and S. Dorothy Street
- 0 GLEN and 0 GLEN and 0 DOROTHY and 0 GLEN and 0 GERTRUDE
Owner: CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS
Requested Action
Rezone from S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 to OS Open Space
Project Summary
The City of South Bend Venues Parks and Arts owns the subject parcels and is seeking a subdivision
to adjoin the parcels with the existing park space. As part of that effort, they are also seeking to zone
the parcels OS to be consistent with the existing park and district intent.
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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.
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Staff Report-PC#0302-26 4/20/2026
Site & Context
Land Uses and Zoning:
On site: Park land zoned S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1
North: Undeveloped forest zoned S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1
East: One unit dwellings zoned U1 Urban Neighborhood 1
South: Park land zoned OS Open Space
West: Undeveloped forest zoned S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1
District Intent:
The OS District is established to promote the development of a range of public shared open
spaces dispersed through the City.
Site Plan Description:
These properties are part of Rum Village Park. The petitioner wishes to rezone these properties
to bring them under the same zoning designation as the rest of the park.
Zoning and Land Use History and Trends:
The land appears to have been cleared and reforested a few times since the early-to-mid 1900s,
but has never been formally developed and has been forested since about the 1980s.
Traffic and Transportation Considerations:
The properties cannot be accessed directly by a vehicle, as they are internal to a large park.
They can be accessed by foot and potentially by bicycle. Users can get to these properties by
first passing through the property to the south, which is located on S Gertrude St. This is a 27'
wide two-way street that runs north and south with one lane of traffic going in each direction.
Agency Comments
Agency Comments:
No comments at this time.
Staff Comments:
No additional comments at this time.
Criteria for Decision Making
Rezoning
Per State Law, the Plan Commission and Common Council shall pay reasonable regard to:
1. Comprehensive Plan:
Policy Plan:
In the city's comprehensive plan, Objective LU 8 calls upon the city to "preserve green space
land uses." More specifically, policy LU 8.2 says to "encourage the retention of open spaces for
recreational purposes."
Land Use Plan:
These properties fall within the Rum Village neighborhood. In the 2022 neighborhood plan, the
future zoning map shows them as remaining S1.
Plan Implementation/Other Plans:
Strategy 2.4 in the Rum Village neighborhood plan outlines a plan to "complete park
improvements following a park master planning process," which is currently being implemented
by the city's Venues, Parks, and Arts department.
2. Current Conditions and Character:
These properties are surrounded by undeveloped, forested park land to the south, west, and
north. To the east, there are one-story residential structures fronting on S Gertrude St.
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Staff Report-PC#0302-26 4/20/2026
3. Most Desirable Use:
The most desirable use for these properties would be to maintain them as city-owned park land.
4. Conservation of Property Values:
Rezoning these properties to OS should not significantly affect their property values or those of
neighboring properties. The primary goal behind rezoning these properties is simply to bring
them under the same zoning designation as the rest of Rum Village Park, which is already zoned
as OS.
5. Responsible Development and Growth:
No development is being proposed on these properties.
Analysis & Recommendation
Commitments: No commitments are proposed.
Analysis: Although the Rum Village neighborhood plan calls for these properties to remain S1 in the
future zoning map, a rezoning to OS also makes sense. These properties are part of the city-
owned Rum Village Park and will be staying as such. Also, the rest of the park is already zoned
as OS. Therefore, it makes sense to bring these properties under the same zoning designation
as the rest of the park.
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.
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Staff Report— PC#0302-26 April 20, 2026
Property Information
Subdivision Name: Rum Village Park - Gertrude Street Minor Subdivision
Location: Unaddressed parcels at the southern terminus of S. Glen Street and S.
Dorothy Street - 0 GLEN and 0 GLEN and 0 DOROTHY and 0 GLEN and 0 GERTRUDE
Requested Action
The total area of the subdivision is 44.13 acres and will consist of 1 building lot.
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Recommendation
Staff Recommendation: The Staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds 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.
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Project Details
Environmental Data: A check of the Agency's maps indicates that no environmental
hazard areas or wetlands are present.
Drainage: No comments at this time.
Rights-Of-Way: The rights-of-way are correct as shown.
Utilities: The site will be served by Municipal Water and Municipal
Sewer.
Agency Comments: No comments at this time.
Recommendation
Staff Recommendation: The staff has reviewed this subdivision and finds 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.
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Filed in Clerk's Office
Wednesday,May 20,2026
May 20, 2026
South Bend Common Council
Third Floor,City Hall Bianca Tirado
South Bend, IN 46601 City Clerk,South Bend, IN
Re: Bill#19-26-A proposed ordinance of CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC PARKS to zone from S 1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 to OS Open Space,property located at 0
GLEN and 0 GLEN and 0 DOROTHY and 0 GLEN and 0 GERTRUDE ST,City of South Bend- PC#
0302-26
Dear Council Members:
I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS was legally advertised on April 10,2026 and that the South Bend
Plan Commission at its public hearing on May 18,2026 took the following action:
Upon a motion by Dr. Oliver Davis,being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and unanimously carried, a
proposed ordinance of CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
PARKS to zone from S 1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 to OS Open Space,property located at 0 GLEN
and 0 GLEN and 0 DOROTHY and 0 GLEN and 0 GERTRUDE ST,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,
Brian Killen
Zoning Administrator
Attachment
CC: CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS
Bob Palmer
Tim Corcoran Brian Killen Francisco Fotia
Planning Director Zoning Administrator Commission President
Staff Report— PC#0302-26 MAY 18, 2026
Property Information
Location: Unaddressed parcels at the southern terminus of S. Glen Street and S. Dorothy Street
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Owner: CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS
Requested Action
Rezone from S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 to OS Open Space
Project Summary
The City of South Bend Venue Parks and Arts owns the subject parcels and is seeking a subdivision to
adjoin the parcels with the existing park space. As part of that effort, they are also seeking to zone the
parcels OS to be consistent with the existing park and district intent.
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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.
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Site & Context
Land Uses and Zoning:
On site: Park land zoned S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1
North: Undeveloped forest zoned S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1
East: One unit dwellings zoned U1 Urban Neighborhood 1
South: Park land zoned OS Open Space
West: Undeveloped forest zoned S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1
District Intent:
The OS District is established to promote the development of a range of public shared open
spaces dispersed through the City.
Site Plan Description:
These properties are part of Rum Village Park. The petitioner wishes to rezone these properties
to bring them under the same zoning designation as the rest of the park.
Zoning and Land Use History and Trends:
The land appears to have been cleared and reforested a few times since the early-to-mid 1900s,
but has never been formally developed and has been forested since about the 1980s.
Traffic and Transportation Considerations:
The properties cannot be accessed directly by a vehicle, as they are internal to a large park.
They can be accessed by foot and potentially by bicycle. Users can get to these properties by
first passing through the property to the south, which is located on S Gertrude St. This is a 27'
wide two-way street that runs north and south with one lane of traffic going in each direction.
Agency Comments
Agency Comments:
No comments at this time.
Staff Comments:
No additional comments at this time.
Criteria for Decision Making
Rezoning
Per State Law, the Plan Commission and Common Council shall pay reasonable regard to:
1. Comprehensive Plan:
Policy Plan:
In the city's comprehensive plan, Objective LU 8 calls upon the city to "preserve green space
land uses." More specifically, policy LU 8.2 says to "encourage the retention of open spaces for
recreational purposes."
Land Use Plan:
These properties fall within the Rum Village neighborhood. In the 2022 neighborhood plan, the
future zoning map shows them as remaining S1.
Plan Implementation/Other Plans:
Strategy 2.4 in the Rum Village neighborhood plan outlines a plan to "complete park
improvements following a park master planning process," which is currently being implemented
by the city's Venues, Parks, and Arts department.
2. Current Conditions and Character:
These properties are surrounded by undeveloped, forested park land to the south, west, and
north. To the east, there are one-story residential structures fronting on S Gertrude St.
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3. Most Desirable Use:
The most desirable use for these properties would be to maintain it as city-owned park land.
4. Conservation of Property Values:
Rezoning these properties to OS should not significantly affect their property values or those of
neighboring properties. The primary goal behind rezoning these properties is simply to bring
them under the same zoning designation as the rest of Rum Village Park, which is already zoned
as OS.
5. Responsible Development and Growth:
No development is being proposed on these properties.
Analysis & Recommendation
Commitments: No commitments are proposed.
Analysis: Although the Rum Village neighborhood plan calls for these properties to remain Si in the
future zoning map, a rezoning to OS also makes sense. These properties are part of the city-
owned Rum Village Park and will be staying as such. Also, the rest of the park is already zoned
as OS. Therefore, it makes sense to bring these properties under the same zoning designation
as the rest of the park.
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.
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