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Home My WebLink AboutConfirming Tax Abatement - D & H Home Builders, Inc. Lots 100-129 Royal Oak Estates Subdivision, Section 2 (5 Year Real Property)Attest: RESOLUTION 3156 -03 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana January 27, zo 03 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana January 28 03 . City Clerk President of Common Council January 29, Approved and signed by me 2003 City Clerk 0 RESOLUTION NO. 31S6-03 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT NUMBERS 100 THROUGH 129 ROYAL OAK ESTATES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2 RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR D & H HOME 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 areas commonly known as Lots 100 through 129 Royal Oak Estates Subdivision, Section 2, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Street Address 747 Pulling St. 765 Pulling St. 773 Pulling St. 797 Pulling St. 805 Pulling St or 6027 Boxwood 6009 Boxwood Dr 5919 Boxwood Dr 5903 Boxwood Dr 5859 Boxwood Dr 5843 Boxwood Dr 5835 Boxwood Dr 5809 Boxwood Dr 5777 Boxwood Dr 5766 Boxwood Dr 5788 Boxwood Dr 5810 Boxwood Dr 5840 Boxwood Dr 5854 Boxwood Dr 5906 Boxwood Dr 5920 Boxwood Dr 5934 Boxwood Dr Dr. E; East East East East East East East East East East East East East East East East Legal Description Lot 100 Royal Oak Estates, Sec. 2 Lot 101 Royal Oak Estates, Sec. 2 Lot102 Royal Oak Estates, Sec. 2 Lot 103 Royal Oak Estates, Sec. 2 Lot 104 Royal Oak Estates, Sec. 2 ist (corner lot) Lot 105 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 106 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 107 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 108 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 109 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 110 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 111 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 112 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 113 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 114 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 115 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 116 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 117 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 118 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 119 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Lot 120 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 Kev Number 23- 1018 - 038157 23- 1018- 038158 23- 1018 - 038159 23 -1018- 038160 23 -1018- 038161 23- 1018 - 038162 23- 1018 - 038163 23- 1018 - 038164 23- 1018 - 038165 23- 1018 - 038166 23- 1018 - 038167 23- 1018 - 038168 23- 1018- 038169 23- 1018 - 038170 23- 1018 - 038171 23- 1018 - 038172 23 -1018- 038173 23 -1018- 038174 23 -1018- 038175 23- 1018 - 038176 23- 1018 - 038177 6002 Boxwood Dr. East Lot 121 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23- 1018 - 038178 6014 Boxwood Dr. East Lot 122 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23 -1018- 038179 6032 Boxwood Dr. East Lot 123 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23- 1018 - 038180 6046 Boxwood Dr. East Lot 124 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23- 1018 - 038181 or 6046 Carl Avenue (corner lot) 6045 Carl Avenue Lot 125 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23 -1018- 038182 808 Pulling Street Lot 126 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23- 1018- 038183 788 Pulling Street Lot 127 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23- 1018 - 038184 764 Pulling Street Lot 128 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23- 1018- 038185 742 Pulling Street Lot 129 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23 -1018- 038186 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 sea., 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: 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 2 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 areas described herein as Residentially Distressed Areas 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 sea. 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. PPESENTED-.,,, t-2 - -1-`,�3 NOT APPROVED. ADOPTED, eX6,tl Member of the Common Coulicil Filed In Clerk's Office JAN 2 q 2003 ORYOLiRK,BO MMIRL 1200 CouNTY -CITY BMLDING SOUGH BEND, INDIANA 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 JON R. HUNT January 8, 2003 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Council Member Karl King, 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: D & H Home Builders, Inc. Dear Council Member King: Please find attached the Department of Community & Economic Development's report on a residential real property tax abatement petition for the above referenced petitioner, for thirty new single family homes to be located on lots 100 through 129 of the Royal Oak Estates subdivision, Section 2. Also attached is a copy of the petition, Statement of Benefits form and supporting information. The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above petition. D & H Home Builders proposes to build thirty new homes on lots 100 through 129 of the Royal Oak Estates subdivision, Section 2. The homes will be between 1,700 and 3,000 sft. each with three to four bedrooms, two and a half baths on a full basement with a two car attached garage. The cost for each new home is estimated to be around $180,000, making the total project over $5,000,000. The project meets the qualifications for a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement and a representative of D & H Home Builders will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, January 13, 2003. 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 -5828. 1 erely, Michael Beitzinger � Economic Development Specialist Attachments c: South Bend Common Council Members Mayor Stephen Luecke Jon Hunt COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL &PROGRAM PAMELAC. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 574/235 -9660 574/235 -9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD FAx: 5741235 -9697 5741235 -9371