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Home My WebLink About2015-OR-6STATE OF INDIANA BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE COMMON COUNCIL lQ ORDINANCE 2015 -0R - AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628 MICHIGAN AVENUE AND FULLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM C2 to C.C. Whereas, Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment filed a petition before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission to change the zoning map designation of the real property located at 628 Michigan Avenue and fully described in the attached Exhibit A from C2: Medium to Large Scale General Commercial to DC: Downtown Commercial; and, Whereas, on January 27, 2015 the Jeffersonville Plan Commission has certified its favorable recommendation of the enactment of this proposed zoning map designation change by ordinance of this Common Council; and, Whereas, this matter is now before the Common Council at its regular meeting after certification of the proposed change of zoning map designation pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 36-7-4-608(0(1); and, Whereas, this Common Council has timely posted notice of its intent to consider the proposed change of zoning map designation at the regular meeting scheduled for February 2, 2015; and, Whereas, all interested persons having been given an opportunity to appear before this Common Council and be heard regarding this matter as required by law_ Now, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, that the zoning designation of the real property located at 628 Michigan Avenue and fully described in the attached Exhibit A is hereby changed from C2: Medium to Large Scale General Commercial to DC: Downtown Commercial. IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that the zoning map of the City of Jeffersonville shall be amended to include such change. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. SO ORDAINED this ,Q day of February, 2015_ Common Council Of The City of Jeffersonville, Indiana Vicki Conlin City Clerk VOTED AGAINST: Lisa Gil ;President Presented to me as Clerk to the Mayor of said City of Jeffersonville this .3 day of February, 2015. Vicki Conlin City Clerk This Ordinance approved and signed by me this ' day ' e ruary, 2015. Prepared by: Les Merkley Corporate Counsel Mike oore, May STATE OF INDIANA BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE PLAN COMMISSION IN RE THE APPLICATION OF Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment (PC -15-05) TO REZONE A CERTAIN TRACT 628 Michigan Avenue, Jeffersonville Indiana FROM C2(Medium to Large Scale General Commercial) to DC(Downtown Commercial) CERTIFICATION Of� FAVORABL� F PROPC SED ORDINANCE Whereas, Jeffersonville Dept. of Redevelopment filed a petition before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission to change the zoning designation of the property described in attached Exhibit A (the "Property"), from C2 to DC ; and, Whereas, after proper notice by publication, the Jeffersonville Plan Commission held a public hearing on the petition on January 27 , 2015 ; and, Whereas, at the conclusion of the hearing th ersonville Plan Commission voted by a majority vote of its entire membership t. favorabl ' nfavorably/not recommend the proposed change of zoning designation of the Property to the Jeffersonville Common Council. IT IS THEREFORE CERTI IED that on January 27, 2 015 , the Jeffersonville Plan Commission r�roL�l N,,�,�p,,�/ 7-0 that the Jeffersonville Common Council enact by ordinance the pr6 osed zoning designation change of the property from C2 to DC as requested in the petition of Jeffersonville Dept. of Redevelopment So certified this 27thday of January ,2015 au„:, Chairman Exhibit A A part of Lot 7 and all of Lot 8 in Block 64 of the Enlargement to the City of Jeffersonville, described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of said Lot 8; thence East 120.0 feet, along the north line of Lot 8, to the northeast corner of Lot 8; thence South 82.0 feet along the east line of Lots 8 and 7; thence West 120.0 feet, parallel with the north line of Lot 8, to the west line of Lot 7; thence North 82.0 feet, along the west line of Lots 7 and 8, to the point of beginning, containing 9,840 square feet, more or less. DEPARTMENT OF LAW Les Merkley, Corporation Counsel/Director of Legal Affairs 812-285-6493 office 812-285-6403 fax www.cityofjeff.net Jeffersonville City Hall 500 Quartermaster Court, Suite 250 Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628 MICHIGAN AVENUE AND FULLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM C2 TO DC NOTICE OF HEARING ON ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628 MICHIGAN AVENUE AND FULLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM C2 TO DC Notice is hereby given that the City of Jeffersonville has filed Ordinance with the Jeffersonville City Council, Jeffersonville, Indiana asking for a change in the zoning map designation of a certain tract of property located at 628 Michigan Avenue and fully described in Exhibit A from C2 -Medium to Large Scale General Commercial to DC - Downtown Commercial. A public hearing will be held on February 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1St floor, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Room 101, Jeffersonville, Indiana at which time and place all interested persons will be heard in reference to the matters set out in said ordinance. An equal opportunity employer. Les Merkley City Attorney Jeffersonville City Hall 500 Quartermaster Court Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 285-6423 STAFF REPORT Department of Planning & Zoning — Plan Commission Case Number: Petitioner: Request: Location: Parcel: Council District: Zoning: Hearing Date: PC -15-05 Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment Rezone one parcel from C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial) to DC (Downtown Commercial) 628 Michigan Ave 10-19-00-101-235.000-010 #1 (Mike Smith) C2-CCOL (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial & Commercial Corridor Overlay District) January 27, 2015 Rezoning Request Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment requested that a property located at 628 Michigan Ave. be rezoned from C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial) to DC (Downtown Commercial). The property is currently being used as storage for the City. Zoning Change Procedure The Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance and Indiana State Statute IC 36-7-4 outlines that the following should be considered when the Plan Commission is reviewing a Rezoning Request: • The Comprehensive Plan; • Current conditions and character of structures and uses in each district; • The most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; • The conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and • Responsible development and growth. Property Location This property is located between Michigan and Kentucky Avenues. Figure 1 and 2 show the location of the property on the following page. Page 1 of 5 PC -15-05: 628 Michigan Ave Rezoning Figure 1: Vicinity Map Public Service Indiana Inc. Substation Page 2 of 5 Figure 2: Aerial View PC -15-05: 628 Michigan Ave Rezoning Comprehensive Plan & Planning Districts This property falls within the Primary Gateway — 6th St. Planning District of the Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan. The plan provides the following guidance for this district: "This is expected to be a new entrance into the city as a result of the Ohio River Bridges Project. This area will have landscape enhancements including but not limited to street trees, new decorative street lighting and possible median plantings. Infill development or redevelopment should be oriented towards 6th street with buildings located closer to the street than would otherwise be allowed in the underlying zoning." - Downtown Historic District FM Primary Gateway - loth St. PrimaryGateway14th St. ce/ - 1// Primary Gateway - 6th St. Primary Gateway - Court Ave. Primary Gateway - Eastern Blvd. - Regional Marketplace Center - Suburban Marketplace Suburban Neighborhood - Suburban Workplace - Traditional Marketplace Traditional Neighborhood - Traditional Workplace Page 3 of 5 PC -15-05: 628 Michigan Ave Rezoning Zoning The current zoning of this property is Medium to Large Scale General Commercial (C2) and is in the Commercial Corridor Overlay District (CCOL). Surrounding zoning includes Small to Medium Scale General Commercial (C1). Zoned C 1: Small to Medium Scale General Commercial Figure 3: Zoning Map Attachments 1. Legal Description of the Property Page 4 of 5 PC -15-05: 628 Michigan Ave Rezoning A part of Lot 7 and all of Lot 8 in Block 64 of the Enlargement to the City of Jeffersonville, described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of said Lot 8; thence East 120.0 feet, along the north line of Lot 8, to the northeast corner of Lot 8; thence South 82.0 feet along the east line of Lots 8 and 7; thence West 120.0 feet, parallel with the north line of Lot 8, to the west line of Lot 7; thence North 82.0 feet, along the west line of Lots 7 and 8, to the point of beginning, containing 9,840 square feet, more or less. Page 5 of 5 PC -15-05: 628 Michigan Ave Rezoning