HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Exception - 1823 S. St. Joseph St.RESOLUTION
3978-09
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 22, 20 09
Attest:
City Clerk
President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 23, 20 09
Approved and signed by me June 23 20 09
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RESOLUTION NO. 3 i ~ ~ -~
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROVING A PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1823 S. St. Joseph St.
WHEREAS, Indiana Code Section 36-7-4-918.6, requires the Common Council to give notice
pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, of its intention to consider Petitions from the Board
of Zoning Appeals for approval or disapproval; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council must take action within sixty (60) days after the Board of
Zoning Appeals makes its recommendation to the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council is required to make a determination in writing on such
requests pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-7-4-918.4, and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals has made a recommendation, pursuant to
applicable state law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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
Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special
Exception be granted for the property located at:
1823 S. St. Joseph St.
in order to permit
A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW AN ADULT CARE FACILITY,
ASSISTED LIVING, GROUP HOME IN A "SF2" DISTRICT
SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the
Common Council hereby approves the petition of the South Bend 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 the adjacent area or
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
established by the Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION V. The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
Member of the Common Council
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JOHN VSO R6END, IN.
CITY CLERK,
TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND:
Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred:
BILL NO.
09-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A
PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1823 S.
ST. JOSEPH STREET
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion,
this bill is being recommended to the full Council with a favorable
recommendation.
Ann Puzzello
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
Board Of Zoning. Appeals- ~ .
Of
The City Of South Bend -
PETITION
APLLICANT'S NAME: Charlotte Richmond PHONE: 574231-4985
ADDRESS: 1515 Strathmore Court South Bend, IN 46614
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1823 South St. Joseph Street .South. Bend, IN 46613
PRESENT ZONING OF PROPERTY: "SF2" - .
OWNER'S NAME: Albert~Eddie Jacobs PHONE: 501-98.5-986.1
ADDRESS: 1004 Stevenson Cove Jacksonville, AR 72076
COUNSEL OR CONSULTANT: None .PHONE: NlA
ADDRESS: NIA
NATURE OF APPEAL, VARIANCE, OR SPECIAL-EXCEPTION:
My name is Charlotte Richmond and 1 am seeking a special exception for zoning of 1823
South St.~Joseph Street, South Bend, Indiana 46613. ~I am a registered. nurse and I would
like to open an Adult Group Home. This Adult Group Home will house four adults with
physical disabilities and senior citizens needing support care. There will also be Support
Staff in the home. This Adult Group Home will not be injurious to the public health .nor the
safety of the neighborhood and will maintain the comfort and moral standard of the
community. This Adult Group Home will inevitably improve the general welfare of this
neighborhood by supporting the Disabled and. Aging Adults of cur community. This Adult
Group Home will not affect the existing property. It will maintain, if not, improve the value
of the property because I will have to abide by strict guidelines set by the State. This
means that not only the interior but the exterior as well will have to meet all safety
regulations. This Adult Group Home will not affect the adjacent properties in this area. By
giving these disabled and aging adults a homelike environment to live together-like a
family; we are taking on the responsibility to care for the senior citizens in our community.
I attest. under the penalties .for perjury, that the foregoing` representations are true.
Signature of Property
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
125 S. Lafayette Blvd.
Suite 100
South Bend, Indiana 46601
(574) 235-9554
Fnx: (574) 235-5541
May 26, 2009
The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of South Bend
4th Floor, County-City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
RE: Petition for Special Exception
BZA 5/21 /09
Dear Council Members:
The above referenced petition of Charlotte Richmond was legally advertised on May 1, 2009. The Board
of Zoning Appeals gave it a public hearing on May 21, 2009, at which time the following action was
taken:
Upon a motion by Mr. Kilbase, being seconded by Mr. Hoffman and unanimously carried,
the petition for Special Exception to allow an adult care facility assisted living group home, on
property located at 1823 S. St. Joseph St., is sent to the South Bend Common Council with a
Favorable Recommendation.
The deliberations of the Board of Zoning Appeals and points considered in arriving at the above decision
as shown in the Minutes of the Public Hearing, and will be forwarded to you at a later date, to be made
part of this report.
Sincerel
Charles C. Bulot
Building Commissioner
CCB/cah