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Home My WebLink AboutConfirming Tax Abatement - Cleland Builders, Inc. Lots 16 through 42 & 62 through 72 Jade Crossing Subdivision Section 4 (5 Year Residential Real Property)9 RESOLUTION 3518 -05 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana September 12, 05 zo_. Attest: City Clerk Q\ A'--� V � President of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana September 13, 05 z0 -- . Approved and signed by me September 16 2005 l f � City Clerk n RESOLUTION NO. 1! g oS A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOTS NUMBERED 16 THROUGH 42 AND 62 THROUGH 72 JADE CROSSING SUBDIVISION, SECTION FOUR AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR CLELAND BUILDERS, INC. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as lot numbers 16 through 42 and 62 through 72 Jade Crossing Subdivision, Section 4, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Street Address: Legal Description: 4522 Sapphire Drive Lot 16, Jade Crossing, Section 4 4514 Sapphire Drive Lot 17, Jade Crossing, Section 4 4506 Sapphire Drive 4408 Sapphire Drive 4306 Sapphire Drive 4314 Sapphire Drive 4322 Sapphire Drive 4330 Sapphire Drive 4338 Sapphire Drive 4346 Sapphire Drive Or 4322 Cherry Pointe Drive 4410 Cherry Pointe Drive Or 4545 Sapphire Drive 4418 Cherry Pointe Drive 4335 Sapphire Drive 4327 Sapphire Drive Lot 18, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 19, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 20, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 21, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 22, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 23, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 24, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 25, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 26, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 27, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 28, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Lot 29, Jade Crossing, Section 4 Key Number: 25 -1013- 020949 25- 1013 - 020950 25- 1013 - 020951 25- 1013 - 020952 25- 1013 - 020953 25- 1013 - 020954 25- 1013 - 020955 25- 1013 - 020956 25 -1013- 020957 25- 1013 - 020958 25- 1013- 020959 25- 1013 - 020960 25 -1013- 020961 25- 1013- 020962 4317 Sapphire Drive Lot 30, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020963 4407 Sapphire Drive Lot 31, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25 -1013- 020964 4415 Sapphire Drive Lot 32, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25 -1013- 020965 Or 4304 Onyx Drive 4312 Onyx Way Lot 33, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25 -1013- 020966 4320 Onyx Way Lot 34, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020967 4328 Onyx Way Lot 35, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020968 4336 Onyx Way Lot 36, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020969 4342 Onyx Way Lot 37, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013- 020970 Or 4426 Cherry Pointe Drive 4508 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 38, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020971 Or 4343 Onyx Way 4335 Onyx Way Lot 39, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013- 020972 4327 Onyx Way Lot 40, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013- 020973 4319 Onyx Way Lot 41, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020974 4309 Onyx Way Lot 42, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013- 020975 Or 4509 Sapphire Drive 4513 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 62, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020977 4505 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 63, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020978 4431 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 64, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020979 4423 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 65, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020980 4415 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 66, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020981 4407 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 67, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25 -1013- 020982 4331 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 68, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25 -1013- 020983 4325 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 69, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25 -1013- 020984 4319 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 70, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25 -1013- 020985 4313 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 71, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020986 4305 Cherry Pointe Drive Lot 72, Jade Crossing, Section 4 25- 1013 - 020987 be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance no. 8845 -97, which was passed on December 8, 1997: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6 -1.1- 25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. PRESENTED NOT APPROVED ADOPTED C am. `may c Member of the Common Co nci Filed In Clerk's Office AUG 1 7 2005 so. BEND, IN. 1200 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDUNA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/235 -9371 FAX 574/235 -9021 TDD 574/ 235 -5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHARON T. KENDALL August 16, 2005 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Council Member Ann Puzzello, Chairperson Community & Economic Development Committee South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Residential Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for: Cleland Builders, Inc. Jade Crossing Section 4 Dear Council Member Puzzello: Please find attached the Department of Community & Economic Development's report on a residential real property tax abatement petition for Cleland Builders, Inc., for thirty -eight (38) new single family homes to be located on lots on vacant land south side of Brick Road. Also attached is a copy of the petition, Statement of Benefits forni and supporting information. The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above petition. The petitioner proposes to build thirty -eight (38) single' family homes. The average value per home is estimated at $158,158. The project meets the qualifications for a five (5) year real property tax abatement. Cleland Builders, Inc. will be available to meet with the committee on Monday, August 22, 2005. Should you or any of the other Council members have any questions concerning the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at 235 -5825. Sincerely, Tedd Schaffer Economic Development Specialist Attachments c: South Bend Common Council Members Mayor Stephen Luecke Sharon Kendall Don Inks Bob Mathia � :.,,� -5Q office File In. , ^.^.:_ .. -.,J CI`f GLeRK_,507 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT FINANCLV.& PROGRAM PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 5741235 -9660 574/235 -9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD FAx: 574/235 -9697 574/235 -9371 1200 Cou -Cm BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 -1830 PHoNE 574/ 235-9371 FAx 574/235 -9021 TDD 574/ 235 -5567 CITY OF SOUrH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHARON T. KENDALL EXECUTNE DIRECTOR TAX ABATEMENT REPORT TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL FROM: TEDDSCHAFFER SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR: CLELAND BUILDERS, INC. JADE CROSSING SECTION 4 DATE: August 16, 2005 On August 8, 2005, a petition for residential real property tax abatement consideration for property identified as vacant land south side of Brick Road, attached, was filed with the City Clerk by Cleland Builders, Inc. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2 -77 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, this petition was referred to the Department of Community and Economic Development for purposes of investigation and preparation of a report determining whether the area qualifies as a Residentially Distressed Area pursuant to I.C.6 -1.1 -12.1 and whether all zoning requirements have been met. The Department of Community and Economic Development has reviewed the petition (a copy of which is attached), investigated the area and makes the following report. PROJECT SUMMARY The petitioner would like to continue development of the Jade Crossing subdivision. Jade Crossing is located directly South of Brick Road, midway between Portage Ave. and the U.S. 31 Bypass. The petitioner, Cleland Builders, Inc., proposes to build thirty -eight (38) stick built homes on identified lots on vacant land south side of Brick Road. The average home will cost $158,158, making the total project cost approximately $6,010,000. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL C' PROGRAM PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 574/235 -9660 574/235 -9371 EMUeETH LEONARD FAx: 5741235 -9697 574/235 -9371