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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-09 Redevelopment Commission Minutes SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING August 7, 2009 10:00 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Marcia Jones, President Dr. David Varner, Vice President Ms. Nancy King, Secretary Mr. Greg Downes Mr. Donald Alford Members Absent: Ms. Stephanie Spivey Legal Counsel: Mr. Charles S. Leone, Esq. Mr. Lawrence Meteiver, Esq. Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. David Relos, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Debrah Jennings, Property Manager Others Present: Mr. Tom Price, Mayor’s Office Mr. Jeff Vitton, Community Development Mr. Phil Byrd, Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Org Mr. Jeff Parrott, South Bend Tribune Ms. Rita Kopala Mr. Richard Nussbaum II Mr. Mark Seaman, Prism Ms. Zebell 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, July 24, 2009. CM Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Ms. OMMISSION APPROVED THE INUTES OF THE RMF,J24,2009 EGULAR EETING OF RIDAY ULY King and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, July 24, 2009. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted August 7, 2009 for approval. 305 FUND SBCDA BOND South Bend Tribune 48.96 Legal Advertising Tri County News 54.91 Legal Advertising 324 AIRPORT AEDA Meridian Title Corporation 600.00 6 parcels 912 S Lafayette St. Botkin & Hall, LLP 34.50 Ignition Park DLZ 27,640.00 U.S. 31 Adams The Blue Water Group 33,644.74 Billboard Marketing DHA 345.00 Survey Field Crew Jackson Services 395.00 Ignition Park Housing Demolition Jackson Services 1,605.00 Olive Park Area Housing Demolition Jackson Services 28,000.00 Maplewood / Knoblock Demolition Michiana Contracting, Inc. 6,935.00 Lincolnway West Lighting Project DLZ 4,880.00 Studebaker Area A Demo-Phase IV DLZ 755.00 Studebaker Area A Demo-Phase II Meridian Title Corporation 200.00 230 E Sample St. Indiana & Michigan Power Co 20.06 420 Williams St. Sopko, Nussbaum, Inabnit & Legal Services Kaczmarek 4,263.75 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT-SBCDA GENERAL AMPCO System Parking 2,884.05 Parking Contract Deluxe Sheet Metal 14,867.00 Jon Hunt Plaza Fountain L.L. Geans Construction Co. 7,985.00 Jon R. Hunt Plaza Department of Public Parks 1,377.00 507 Western Ave / 300 S Taylor Indiana & Michigan Power Co 243.46 LaSalle Hotel Mishawaka Enterprise 17.67 Legal Advertising South Bend Tribune 16.37 Legal Advertising AT & T 43.17 LaSalle Hotel Security Phone Jackson Services 3,245.00 Coveleski Neighborhood Housing Demolition Brown & Brown 51,472.00 Fat Daddy’s 433 TIF DISTRICT WEST WASHINGTON Sopko, Nussbaum, Inabnit & 292.50 Legal Services Kaczmarek 433 TIF DISTRICT WEST WASHINGTON Selge Construction Co. 517,152.46 Douglas Rd Added Travel Lanes 454 FUND AIRPORT URBAN ENT. ZONE Project Impact 51,924.00 Job Training Services Total $ 760,941.60 2 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) CC Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Ms. King OMMISSION APPROVED THE LAIMS A7,2009, SUBMITTED UGUST AND ORDERED THE and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the CHECKS TO BE RELEASED Claims submitted August 7, 2009, and ordered checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS A. Communication from Vivian Sallie, Century Center Board of Managers Mr. Inks noted that Commissioners received a Communication from the president of Century Center’s Board of Managers. He read the letter into the record. CC OMMUNICATION FROM ENTURY CENTER BM OARD OF ANAGERS July 24, 2009 Members of the Redevelopment Commission 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, Suite 1200 South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Members of the Redevelopment Commission: On behalf of the Century Center Board of Managers, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Commission for approving TIF funds to cover the cost of urgent subsurface repairs to the Island Park. Because of your support, this important renovation project will continue on course. Please be assured that the enhancements will create a safe, beautiful, and functional amenity for our local citizens and out-of-town guests to enjoy for many years to come. We thank you for your foresight and understanding of the worthiness of this capital improvement to the Century Center. We look forward to showcasing 3 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 4. COMMUNICATIONS (CONT.) A. Communication from Vivian Sallie, Century Center Board of Managers the Island’s new look and other building improvements to you and the community in the very near future. Sincerely yours, Vivian G. Sallie President Century Center Board of Managers Ms. Jones asked if the excess TIF bond funds that need to be spent would be used. Mr. Inks did not know if that was the plan, but thought it was a good idea to do so. 5. OLD BUSINESS TOB There was no Old Business. HERE WAS NO LD USINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS A. South Bend Central Development Area There was no business in the South Bend Central Development Area. B. Airport Economic Development Area There was no business in the Airport Economic Development Area. C. West Washington-Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. D. South Side Development Area There was no business in the South Side Development Area. 4 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area (1) Staff report on Northeast Neighborhood Design Guidelines. SNN Mr. Vitton noted that through his city job he TAFF REPORT ON ORTHEAST EIGHBORHOOD DG ESIGN UIDELINES provides staff support to the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO). The NNRO has been meeting for about a year to update the Design Guidelines for the Northeast Neighborhood. He noted that the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area Development Plan, adopted in 2003, called for development of design guidelines. Work was begun on them in 2004, but they were never formally adopted by the Commission or other government agencies. However, with the development of Eddy Street Commons, improvements to State Road 23, and infill development in the neighborhood, there has been renewed interest in formalizing the design guidelines. A committee including representatives of the NNRO, the Northeast Neighborhood Council, Area Plan Commission, Building Department, Common Council and neighborhood residents has been meeting to discuss the guidelines and has held five public input/information meetings. The committee has also been working on formulating an Overlay Zone for the Northeast Neighborhood based on those guidelines. An Overlay District is a “transparent” zone that lies on top of existing zoning. It is used to add or modify design standards or restrictions beyond those required by the existing zoning. Unless specifically modified by the Overlay District, 5 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area (1) continued… development adheres to the existing zoning. Overlay districts do not attract development, but they ensure that the development that does occur is of a higher quality. Design Guidelines are just guidelines with no teeth for enforcement. Only some of the guidelines will become part of the Overlay District, but the Overlay District is enforceable. The draft Design Guidelines for the Northeast Neighborhood include recommendations for residential property, commercial property, mixed use property, public right-of-way, signage and Eddy Street south of “five points.” Staff intends to bring before the Commission at its next meeting a resolution to amend the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area Development Plan by adding Design Guidelines. Mr. Vitton showed a graphic of the design of the new “five-points” intersection. There was interest in understanding those planned changes. Mr. Vitton said that the signage requirements of these design guidelines recommend following the sign guidelines established in the Eddy Street Commons PUD. Residential guidelines mostly address multi- family development. The main single family 6 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area (1) continued… infill development guidelines relate to installation of handicap ramps. Single family guidelines do not impose costly design standards that would prevent home improvements. Following Commission approval of a resolution to add the Northeast Neighborhood Design Guidelines to the Northeast Neighborhood Development Plan, both the Area Plan Commission and the Common Council must also approve them. Then the Commission will approve a confirming resolution. After that the Overlay Zone will go before the Area Plan Commission and Common Council. Ms. King asked about improvements south of five-points: why is that necessary? Mr. Vitton responded that the realigned South Bend Avenue at five-points will direct more traffic down Eddy Street. The improvements will be between five-points and Madison where there have been other recent improvements. Ms. King said that that area is one of a decreasing number of moderately priced housing areas. She wonders how those changes will affect that neighborhood. She is opposed to gentrifying. Mr. Byrd responded that the improvements will only address Eddy Street, not encroach on the neighborhood. The simplest improvements would be in the current right-of-way and moving the sidewalks back from the street. 7 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area (1) continued… The sidewalks are currently right up to the curb, so dangerous, and during winter snow plowing covers the walks with snow. The more aggressive plan for improvements calls for acquisition of a few properties along Eddy St. from Campeau to LaSalle to widen the street to 90 feet and allow for construction of a median. Mr. Byrd noted that other plans for the neighborhood include programs for moderate income housing and rehab programs for the existing homes. Ms. King asked about the onus to be put on home owners under the overlay district. Mr. Byrd responded that they have been very careful to not make restrictions that would cause financial hardship. Mr. Downes asked what the impact would be on the value of residents’ homes and their ability to sell their homes. Mr. Byrd responded that there should be no effect, other than, possibly, increased value. Ms. King asked about the possibility of enhancing the Campeau St. green space. Mr. Byrd responded that there are no plans to improve that. Ms. King said she thought improvements to that green space would greatly benefit the neighborhood at little cost. She suggested it be considered. There were some questions about the potential median between Campeau and LaSalle. Mr. Byrd said that the realignment of S.R. 23 would include a median to 8 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area (1) continued… Campeau. The aggressive neighborhood plan would continue the median to LaSalle. F. Douglas Road Economic Development Area There was no business in the Douglas Road Economic Development Area. G. Ratification of Service Contracts Commission Role in Contract Staff Property Description Transaction Contractor Service Provided Amount Member 412 E. Sample Acquisition R.E. Pitts Appraisals $7,155 Relos 313 E. Ohio 230 E. Sample 412 E. Sample Acquisition Richard McCloskey Appraisals $4,500 Relos 313 E. Ohio 230 E. Sample 412 E. Sample Acquisition Lang, Feeney & Surveys $3,560 Relos 313 E. Ohio Assoc. 230 E. Sample 513 S. Michigan Disposition Richard McCloskey Appraisals $3,500 Laurent 511 S. Michigan 505-507 S. Michigan 513 S. Michigan Disposition R.E. Pitts Appraisals $3,350 Laurent 511 S. Michigan 505-507 S. Michigan Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Commission ratified the Services Alford and unanimously carried, the Commission Contracts approved by staff since July ratified the Services Contracts approved by staff 24, 2009 since July 24, 2009. 9 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) H. Ratification of Temporary Use Agreements Use/Agency Lot Event Dates of Use Downtown South Bend, St. Joseph St. Surface Football Fridays Block September 4,18 and Inc. Parking Lot Parties October 2,16,23, 2009 Community Foundation Main St. and Wayne St. George Rickey Kinetic August 10, 2009 through Parking Garages Sculpture Banner September 2010 Hanging Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Commission ratified the Temporary Use Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission Agreements approved by staff since ratified the Temporary Use Agreements approved July 24, 2009 by staff since July 24, 2009. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS PR Mr. Inks noted that Eddy Street Commons is getting ROGRESS EPORTS closer and closer to completion. There was an article in the paper that said Eddy Street would be reopened by the end of August. There should be a number of tenants in the ground floor retail spaces by then. Mr. Byrd noted that the NNRO will be having its annual meeting September 2. It will have that meeting in one of the Eddy Street Commons buildings. Commissioners will be invited. Ms. Jones asked if there has been any more news on the R.E.I. project for the St. Joseph/Jefferson lot. Mr. Inks said there has not been anything new. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING NCM The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is EXT OMMISSION EETING scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. 10 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting –August 7, 2009 9. ADJOURNMENT A There being no further business to come before the DJOURNMENT Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Downes made a Mr. Varner seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:33 a.m. 11