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61(1 • r a n • u m SovTy $e Community & Economic Development a . 1865 - 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021 To: Redevelopment Commissioners From: David Relos, Economic Development Planner,�j. Subject: Proposed WWCDA Plan Amendment Adding one property to the acquisition list Date: March 22, 2011 This is a request by staff to be allowed to begin the statutory process to amend the development plan of the West Washington Chapin Development Area ( WWCDA), to add one parcel to the acquisition list. The attached map shows the location of the parcel, which is directly north of the Center for History, which includes Copshaholm (the Oliver Mansion). The structure on this property is known as the Kizer family home, and is locally designated as an historic structure. For decades it has been cut up into multiple apartments, and is surrounded by pavement for tenant parking. This house was built in 1890 by William L. Kizer, who was a well known and respected businessman. The house is smaller in scale, but similar in character to the Oliver Mansion across the street. Upon acquisition of this property, staff will work with South Bend Heritage Foundation for an adaptive reuse of the building. Staff requests that the Commission authorize it to begin the preparation of plans, maps, and related property information for this property. Once this information is gathered, staff will present it to the Commission, and then, upon approval of the planning information, will present a Declaratory Resolution to amend the acquisition list of the WWCDA. Separate resolutions will also be submitted for approval to the Area Plan Commission and the Common Council before a final public action before the Commission in the form of a public hearing and Confirming Resolution. What We Do Today Makes A Difference!