07-11-05 Community & Econocmic Development

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Tedd Schaffer reviewed his report dated June 30, 2005 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner proposes a 3rd phase to this residential development which will consist of seventeen (17) lots being developed on 9.97 acres. The average home cost will be $167,647 with this phase totaling $2,850,000. The report concluded that the petitioner meets the requirements for a five year residential tax abatement under Section 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing single-family real property abatements. Derek Spier, AICP of Abonmarche Consultants, LLC with offices located at 750 Lincoln Way East in South Bend made the formal presentation. He noted that the development is located south of Kern Road. The subdivision will have a total of 266 lots. Council Member Puzzello requested a better map in order to see where such developments would be located. Lois Steele noted that she is a local landlord and realtor and voiced concern about giving away more tax abatements. Mr. Schaffer stated that the land is currently vacant and meets the requirements. Vice-President White suggested that someone from the Community and Economic Development Department staff sit down with Mrs. Steele to which Ms. Kendall agreed. Council President Pfeifer noted that since the land is now vacant, the city will get more taxes with it being developed utilizing tax abatement as a development tool. Council Member Kelly then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 05-82 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Puzzello then called for a report on Bill No. 05-83 which is a five (5)year real property tax abatement request for D &H Builders, Inc. for lot numbers la, 4, 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 29,34, 41, 42,44 and 45 of Royal Oak Estates Subdivision, Section 1. Tedd Schaffer reviewed his report dated June 29, 2005 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner proposes to build thirteen(13) single family homes with an average cost of$200,000. The project cost is approximately$2,600,000. The report concluded that the petitioner meets the requirements for a five year residential tax abatement under Section 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing single-family real property abatements. Bernie Feeney of Lang Feeney and Associates with offices located in downtown South Bend made the presentation. He noted that the project is located on the south side of Jackson Road. In response to a question from Citizen Member Martha Lewis he noted that the project will have over 100 homes upon completion. Rita Kopola of Lakeville voiced concern over drainage problems in the area and inquired what ditch is involved. July 11,2005 Community and Economic Development Committee meeting of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 2-