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Home My WebLink About50-26 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 626 Allen Street and 630 Allen StreetCity of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION July 31, 2026 Honorable Committee Chair Davis Third Floor, County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 626 ALLEN ST and 630 ALLEN ST— PC#0319-26 Dear Committee Chair Davis: City Hall 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 3, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN 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 August 10, 2026, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your August 24, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the August 17, 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 intends to build a 6-unit apartment building. 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 BILL NO. 50-26 ORDINANCE NO. Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 3, 2026 Bianca Tirado 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 626 ALLEN ST and 630 ALLEN ST COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Petitioner desires to rezone the property from Urban Neighborhood 2 (U2) District to Urban Neighborhood 3 (U3) 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 018-1077-3246 -- S 33 Ft Lot 3 A H Cushings; and Parcel 018-1077-3247 -- 17 Ft N Side Lot 3 16 Ft S Side Lot 4 A H Cushings; be and the same is hereby established as Urban Neighborhood 3 (U3) 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 , 2026, at o'clock .m. .m. Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 2026, at _ o'clock James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana -2- City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION 215 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 zoning@southbendin.gov Petition for Rezoning or Combined Public Hearing Property Information Tax Key NumberDl8-1077-3246, 018-1077-3247 Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 3, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Address: 626 and 630 Allen St Owner: Cross Community Inc Legal Description: S 33 Ft Lot 3 A H Cushings, 17 Ft N Side Lot 3 16 Ft S Side Lot 4 A H Cushings Project Summary I intend to build a six -unit apartment building across these two lots. Requested Action Application includes (check all that apply) ❑✓ Rezoning (also see * below Special Exception) Current District: U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 Proposed District: U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 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. Also see * below Use requested: * Properties that are granted a Rezoning, Special Exception, or Use Variance must come into full compliance with current zoning rules. This may mean that you will have to add required landscaping, make modifications to buildings, or make other changes to your property. Zoning staff can help you figure out what would have to change for your specific property. Initial here to indicate that you understand this requirement: ❑ Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Required Documents EICompleted Application (including Contact Information) Site Plan drawn to scale El Filing Fee Additional documents as noted above Contact information Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: Cross Community Inc Address: 707 Sherman Ave Name: Address: South Bend, IN 46616 Name: Address. Contact Person: Name: Tina M Patton Address: 707 Sherman Ave South Bend, IN 46616 Phone Number: 574-876-2106 E-mail: tmpatton2@comcast.net 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: )88) PROPERTY LINE (TYP) 5' SIDE SETBACK FFE = 707.0 +l' ABOVE EXIST GRADE Alley rC 630 ALLEN ST, SOUTH BEND INDIANA PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN SCALE r= ra Asph Storage Conte/ha- Grave/ oN AS 4RJONES PETRIE RAFINSKI ARCHITECTURE • ENGINEERING • DESIGN www.jprlsource.com South Bend Neighborhood Infi11 Six-plex Apartment The Six-plex Apartment The Small Apartment offers a multi -family infitt building housing 6 units. It maintains a 2-story massing, simple facade compositions and a narrow width that can fit into most urban neighborhoods particutarly well suited for corner lots This modest building provides a increase in critical density that can support more walkable environments and affordable housing options buiLdinq Type Overview Building Dimensions Buitding Height 2 story Building Width 40' Building Depth (inct stoop) 72' Program Unit Configuration (4)1 bed / 1 bath (2) 2 bed : 2 bath Building Size (finished gross) 4840 sq ft Basement (unfinished) None 1st Floor 2,450 sq. ft 2nd Floor 2.390 sq ft Lot Standards Lot Width (min) 50 Lot Width (max) 80' ZONING DISTRICTS ALLOWED Ground Floor / mal 1. \ DRDO -3'%10 BATH / Fit DRO0M' I2 (3' x I O-$' - i KITCHEN _ KITCHEN 9 2' X 9 0" 13' I O' % 9'.0' L1% 1( 1'-3' `�-1 r-� 15' X P ' 1100* 0 amool / South Bend Neighborhood Infill I Six-plex Apartment Option A Option C