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Home My WebLink About2026-OR-1 Ordinance Changing the Zoning of .5 Acres Corner of E15th Street & Thomas V. Bryant to M2 STATE OF INDIANA BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE COMMON COUNCIL ORDINANCE 2026-OR- II AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT .5 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF EAST 15TH STREET AND THOMAS V. BRYANT STREET AND FULLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM NS-INSTITUTIONAL USES TO M2-MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM SCALE Whereas, Micah Porter filed a petition before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission to change the zoning map designation of a certain tract of real property located at .5 acre property located at the Southwestern corner of East 15th Street and Thomas V. Bryant Street and fully described in the attached Exhibit A from NS-Institutional Uses to M2-Multi-Family Residential-Medium Scale and, Whereas, on December 2, 2025 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(f)(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 January 5, 2026; 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 a portion of the real property located at .5 acre property located at the Southwestern corner of East 15th Street and Thomas V. Bryant Street and fully 4 described in the attached Exhibit A is hereby changed from NS-Institutional Uses to M2-Multi- Family Residential-Medium Scale. 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 5th day of January, 2026. Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana VOTED FOR: , VOW AGAINST: ?/1,:k it` iiret--- a4,/„, ri,00) / PrE-vaia-sater(fer7 at ent ATTEST• na lke d Lisa Gill City Clerk Prepared by: Les Merkley Corporate Counsel 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.5 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF EAST 15TH STREET AND THOMAS V.BRYANT STREET AND FULLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM NS(INSTITUTIONAL USES)TO M2(MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM SCALE) NOTICE OF HEARING ON ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT.5 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF EAST 15TH STREET AND THOMAS V. BRYANT STREET AND FULLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM NS(INSTITUTIONAL USES)TO M2(MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM SCALE) Notice is hereby given that the City of Jeffersonville has filed an Ordinance with the Jeffersonville City Council,Jeffersonville, Indiana asking for a change in the zoning map designation of a certain tract of property located on a .5 acre property located at the Southwestern corner of East 15th Street and Thomas V.Bryant Street as recommended by the Plan Commission from NS(Institutional Uses)To M2 (Multi-Family Residential-Medium Scale) A public hearing will be held on Monday,January 5,2026 at 6:00 pm 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. Les Merkley Corporation Counsel Jeffersonville City Hall 500 Quartermaster Court Jeffersonville,IN 47130 (812)285-6423 POSTED AND EMAILED ON December 8,2025 TO THE FOLLOWING: Via Email to:dsuddeath@newsandtribune.com Via Email to: newsroomna,newsandtribune.com Posted to:www.cityofjeff.net Live Transmissions of meeting and archived copies of live transmissions of meeting can be found at: https://vimeo.com/cityofjeff Public Meeting Notices and Agendas can be found at http://services.cityofjeff.net/WebLink/ Appointed Officers: Kelli Jones,Appointed by Mayor,Term: 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2027 Dennis Hill,Appointed by Mayor,Term: 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2027 Duard Avery,Appointed by Plan Commission,Term: 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2027 David Stinson,Appointed by City Council,Term: 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2027 Mike McCutcheon,Appointed by City Council,Term: 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2027 STATE OF INDIANA BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE PLAN COMMISSION IN RE THE APPLICATION OF: Micah Porter PC-25-36 TO REZONE CERTAIN TRACT: 10-19-00-102-436.000-010,10-19-00.102-447.000-010,10-19-00-102449.000-010,10-19-00-102-450.000-010,10-19-00-102-451.000-010,10-19-00-102-452.000-010 FROM: NS(Institutional Uses)to M2(Mull-Family Residential-Medium Scale) CERTIFICATION OF FAVORABLE/UNFAVORABLE/NO RECOMMENDATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Whereas, Micah Porter filed a petition before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission to change the zoning designation of the property described in attached Exhibit A (the "Property"), from NS to M2 ; Docket Number PC-25-36 ; and, Whereas, after proper notice by publication, the Jeffersonville Plan Commission held a public hearing on the petition on December2,2025 and, Whereas, at the conclusion of the hearing the Jeffersonville Plan Commission voted by a majority vote of its entire membership to favorably/unfavorably/not recommend the proposed change of zoning designation of the Property to the Jeffersonville Common Council. IT IS THEREFORE CERTIFIED that on December 2,2025 , the Jeffersonville Plan Confer-{cifc,/e one): Favorably Recommends / Unfavorably Recommends/ Provides NO Recommendation at the Jefferso vit( Common Council enact by ordinance the proposed zoning designs ion change of the property from NS to M2 as requested in the petition of Micah Porter I PC-25-36 • So certified this 2nd day of December 2025 \-__AA 431 tc Chairman Plan Commission G,-ty 0� #. ►IW Staff Report December 2, 2025 Case No: PC-25-36 L,,, - W Location: 0.5 acre property located at the Southwestern corner of E. 15th Street and Thomas V. Bryant Street 11P)TT `v Applicant: Micah Porter _l Current Zoning: NS (Institutional Uses) F �?Sow Proposed Use: Multi-Family Residential Council District: District 1 - Dustin White Request , Rezone property from NS (Institutional Uses) to M2 , . (Multi-Family Residential - Medium Scale). :'4 .' P Case Summary . ., ,. -_,,.„ , The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from `, -` , ••" .-1 NS to M2 to allow a multi-family residential structure to be built on the property. The applicant is also �► requesting a Special Exception to allow the maximum ;7 F t, I number of units allowed in one building to be increased P. from 12 units to 15 units. 1, fix.;, . ' Staff Finding/Opinion , -. :'01.\\ '‘ - The proposed rezoning would be in keeping with L - *- - ,, s - surrounding uses and zone districts. The project meets .; the goals of the Comprehensive Plan to facilitate infill development in the area and bring more people downtown. Staff feels it will also benefit the surrounding neighborhood by providing more active users for and more surveillance on Lansden Park. Staff approves of the rezoning. Criteria for Consideration The Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance and Indiana State Statute IC 36-7-4-603 outlines that the following shall 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. Required Action Make a motion to forward this rezoning to the Jeffersonville City Council with one of the following options: Favorable Recommendation, Unfavorable recommendation, or No Recommendation. Recommended motion "I make a motion to forward the rezoning request(PC-25-36) to the Jeffersonville City Council with [insert recommendation]as presented to the Plan Commission on December 2, 2025. Page 1 of 9 PC-25-36 Staff Analysis for Change in Zoning The following is a summary of staff's analysis of the proposed development as it relates to the land use and development policies of the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance: Current Zoning and UDO Zoning District Intent Current Zoning The subject property is shown in the zoning map , cua to the right. The property is zoned NS (Institutional Uses). Adjoining properties are zoned NS to the North and South, PR (Parks and Recreation) to the East, CN (Commercial — N Neighborhood) to the South, and M1 (Multi- Family Residential — Small Scale) to the West. District Intent: Existing c , The "NS" (Institutional Uses) District is intended to provide a land use category for institutionally owned lands, including state, county, and city facilities. The IS district is also intended for social service oriented uses, and similar non-profit or quasi-public institutions where the use is for public purpose and is anticipated to remain so permanently. The Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should encourage institutional structures and uses to set a standard for development throughout the planning jurisdiction. District Intent: Proposed The M2 (Multi-Family — Medium Scale) District is intended to provide a land use category for medium- scale multi-family apartment, townhouse, or condominium developments. Such developments generally consist of a number of medium-scale buildings with no more than 12 units in a single building and no more than 100 units in a single development. The Jeffersonville's Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to integrate this district near other commercial districts and exercise greater sensitivity where this district is adjacent to other residential districts. This district should also be within close proximity to parks and open spaces that serve the residents. Future Land Use Map and Planning Districts This property has a Future Land Use classification of Downtown Mixed Use. This category covers Downtown Jeffersonville and adjacent areas. This area should retain its broad mix of commercial, residential, and institutional uses. Legacy industrial uses in the area, however, should not be allowed to expand significantly and should be encouraged to transition away from industrial use when they close down or decide to relocate. Emphasis should be made on preserving and enhancing the historic, small- town, character of the area and making it even more pedestrian friendly. Page 2 of 9 PC-25-36 l 1 .. Al I -1-1-----\ i �' i - � , \ FUTURE LAND USE ik_ • i i Commercial Corridors Downtown Mixed Use i i Industrial L_—a Industrial/Commercial ` --r___J Mixed Use Mixed Neighborhood gal \ Residential Neighbhorhood _ I Future Land Use Map t. -,4i.'il 4‘4 s / 3. ./ Liiwii.\ \ -- . y L .� , / Planning Districts Map The project falls into the Greater Claysburg district on the Planning Districts Map. The following is description of this Planning District from the Comprehensive Plan. Plannina District 2: Greater Claysburg Greater Claysburg contains a broad mix of uses and building forms. At its heart is the historically African-American neighborhood of Claysburg and the Clark Memorial Hospital. The District serves as a gateway to Downtown, and as such, new development in this area should be seen as an extension thereof. The Greater Claysburg area has some potential for urban infill and redevelopment, especially along the major corridors of Spring Street, 10th Street, and Eastern Boulevard. The following goals are established for the Greater Claysburg Planning District: • Encourage infill development including housing, neighborhood-serving commercial, and medical facilities, that enhance the local neighborhoods • Orient new developments toward the street with minimal setbacks and parking located to the side and rear of the building • Promote pedestrian-friendly building design along Spring Street and Eastern Boulevard • Incentivize clean-up, beautification, and appropriate screening of industrial and automotive uses within the neighborhood Page 3 of 9 PC-25-36 • Work with the Housing Authority to improve public housing and promote a mix of incomes within any redevelopment • Consider ways to reduce the impact of large parking lots within this District through redevelopment, parking reductions, and beautification that enhances the district Additional Notes • None Attachments 1. Current Zoning Layout 2. Proposed Zoning Layout 3. Site Plan 4. Letter of Intent Page 4 of 9 PC-25-36 Current Zoning Layout NS District (Institutional Uses) rrs 3.32 NS District Intent, Permitted Uses,and Special Exception Uses District intent Permitted Uses Special Exception Uses The'NS'(Institutional Uses)District Commercial:General Business Commercial:Auto Sales/Services is intended to provide a land use • child care center(day care) • automobile/truck storage/bus category for institutionally owned •funeral home/mortuary (open air)-no sales lands,including state,county,and Commercial:Recreation/Fitness • filling/gas station' city facilities.The NS district is also • ball fields • motor bus station intended for social service oriented • fraternal organization/lodge/ Commercial:Recreation/Fitness uses,and similar non-profit or quasi- private club • banquet hall/event space public institutions where the use is Institutional/Public Facilities Communication/Utilities for public purpose and is anticipated • church,temple or mosque • public wells to remain so permanently. • community center/senior center •sewage treatment plant The Plan Commission and Board of • government building •telecommunications facility(other Zoning Appeals should encourage • government offices than microcellular) institutional structures and uses • library • utility substation to set a standard for development • museum Institutional/Public Facilities throughout the planning jurisdiction. • police/fire station • cemetery/mausoleum/ • post office crematorium • public park • hospital • public recreation center/pod •school,higher education-single • school,elementary/secondary facility • school,higher education-campus •substance abuse treatment- • substance abuse treatment- inpatient2 outpatient(counseling only)2 •substance abuse treatment- Residential outpatient2 • dwelling single-family Residential • short-term rental(See Article 8.11) • assisted living facility • child care institution(children's home) • nursing home • residential facility for developmentally disabled/ mentally ill(less than 4 units) • residential facility for developmentally disabled/ mentally ill(more than 4 units) Additional Notes: 1. Only where accessory to another use listed on this table;otherwise see convenience store with gas pumps. 2. See Article 8.12 for additional standards. 3-36 Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 of 9 PC-25-36 NS District (Institutional Uses) (Ni 3.33 NS District Development Standards Lot Dimensions Setbacks Other Requirements L Lai Wldlh `near Yard SI 0 6) Setback � ; Lot - Side :_7 Primary Area — Yard Structure (�"- uSetback--_~ L, W . r O ___,• - � g - • r' i t Property .— I Lot I• b-J Line zyl BAIN FrontYaWd Coverage Envelope Belhadt i 1 Lot Fro^ta9e 'ROW ROM. ROW. R.O.W.:As Defined on Tho fin Th roueMare Plan R.O.W._As Deed on orwghrare Plan A.O W.=A.Defined on Thotgghfars Plan Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback:l Maximum Lot Coverage: • 10,000 sq ft • 35 ft when adjacent to an arterial • 65%of the lot area' Minimum Lot Width: • 25 ft.when adjacent to a local street Minimum Main Floor Area: • 70 ft Minimum Side Yard Setback: • 900 sq.ft.min for primary struct. Minimum Lot Frontage: • 15 ft for the Primary Structure2 • 65 ft. • 5 ft.for an Accessory Structure2 Minimum Rear Yard Setback: • 20 ft for the Primary Structure3 • 5 ft.for an Accessory Structure3 Height Miscellaneous Notes: 1. Where located in the Downtown or Downtown-adjacent neighborhoods. Accessory Structures the front yard setback may be reduced to the average of the adjacent structures at the discretion of the Planning Director. 'ram nmw 2. Where located in the Downtown or Downtown-adjacent neighborhoods, c,ann n are exempt the side yard setback for primary structures may be reduced to 5 feet; the side yard setback for accessory structures may be reduced to 2 feet. shed Building 3. Where located in the Downtown or Downtown-adjacent neighborhoods. "B19"' the rear yard setback for primary structures may be reduced to 12 feet; Flat Roof Structures Gable Roof Structures the side yard setback for accessory structures may be reduced to 2 feet. (from highest (from highest gable roof) 4. Where located in the Downtown or Downtown-adjacent neighborhoods, section of flat roof) the maximum lot coverage may be increased to 85%. Maximum Structure Height: • Primary Structure:35 ft. •Accessory Structure 25 ft. See Article 6 for subdivision regulations See Article 7 for additional development standards See Article 8 for additional use-specific standards Article Three:Zone Districts 3-37 Page 6 of 9 PC-25-36 Proposed Zoning Layout M2 District (Multi-Family - Medium Scale) r-, 3.26 M2 District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Exception Uses District Intent Permitted Uses Special Exception Uses The M2(Multi-Family-Medium Residential Communications/Utilities Scale)District is intended to provide • co-housing community • telecommunications facility(other a land use category for medium- • dwelling:duplex than microcellular) scale multi-family apartment, • dwelling:multi-family-3 to 4 units Institutional/Pudic Facilities townhouse,or condominium • dwelling:multi-family-5 to 6 units • church,temple,or mosque developments.Such developments • dwelling:multi-family-7 to 12 units Residential generally consist of a number of • dwelling:single family • assisted living facility medium-scale buildings with no more • dwelling:single family,attachedl • dwelling multi-family(>12 units)3 than 12 units in a single building and • residential clubhouse/community • nursing home no more than 100 units in a single room • residential facility for development. •senior living/retirement developmentally disabled/mentally The Jeffersonville's Plan Commission community2 ill(4 bedrooms or less) and Board of Zoning Appeals should • short-term rental(See Article 8.11) strive to integrate this district near Miscellaneous Uses other commercial districts and • child care/day care:owner occupied exercise greater sensitivity where • home occupation#1 this district is adjacent to other residential districts.This district should also be within close proximity to parks and open spaces that serve the residents. Additional Notes: 1. 320' maximum building length for all attached units,refer to M 1 standards in Article 6 for subdivision of lots 2. Not assisted living or nursing home 3. This may be acceptable where only a single building is proposed and there are less than 25 units U 3-30 Jeffersonville Unified Development Ordinance PC-25-36 Page 7 of 9 M2 District (Multi-Family - Medium Scale) �� 3.27 M2 District Development Standards Lot Dimensions Setbacks Other Requirements Lamm 'Rear Yard C9 00 & °fix C9 Accessory 0(9 Lot - • .r Side - ., r, cd Primary I'�•� Area .-- g SeYard tback^~ �. I i 9trlwYbre El , oir In' E., 0 Property J .) '-- - -..-.- -" ) Lot _ _ Coveragei, Line &mew DWI _ __. i ROW. Lot Frontage-'R.O.W R.O.W. R.O.W.=As Defined on Tnaerrdaere Plan R o.w.=As Defined an rfcra fere Plan ROW.=As Defied an Thorouatiere War Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage • 20,000 sq ft • 30 ft when adjacent to an arterial • 65%of the lot area Minimum Lot Width: • 20 ft.when adj.to a local street or Minimum Residential Unit Size • 80 ft average setback whichever is less • 700 sq.ft.average per dwelling Minimum Lot Frontage: Minimum Side Yard Setback: unit in all multi-family structures in • 50 ft. • 25 ft.for the Primary Structure" the development,with 400 sq.ft.the • 10 ft for an Accessory Structure3 minimum Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Maximum no.of Dwelling Units • 25 ft.for the Primary Structure • 100 units per development • 10 ft.for an Accessory Structure3 Height Miscellaneous Notes: 1. Side yard setbacks may be reduced to 15 feet where adjacent to any of Acceee«ysmdurae the following districts:C1,C2,CH,CO, M1,M2,&M3. ,_-i/ 2. Side yard setbacks my be reduced to 10 feet where adjacent to any of a•er - the following districts:CD,CN,and R4. aeon n are f exempt 3. Side yard setbacks for accessory structures may be reduced to 5 feet in 1- any of the districts listed in notes 1 or 2 above. AMs fiq Hight Flat Roof Structures Gable Roof Structures (horn highest (from highest gable roof) seCCOn of flat roof) Maximum Structure Height: • Primary Structure.40 ft. • Accessory Structure. 18 ft Maximum Stories • 3 stories See Article 6 for subdivision regulations See Article 7 for additional development standards See Article 8 for additional use-specific standards Article Three:Zone Districts 3-31 PC-25-36 Page 8 of 9 Site Plan ' r ".,' e,,m -\ceuppul'alllnuosJaJaflaaus6u1JdS9Zb1•UPI N\ • 'Oa wlt"`� r 1 k luawdolanao Allwej-u1InIN IIl46u!JdS i p :0 Jaa iin f ' i ueld ails pasodoad u J SNOK1A311 nb J\ / (A'411 I; 8� i \r A \ ' ‘. \ '‘,.- ,i,'ii -- ,• I/ • \ \ '-',.,, ‘ ,::,,,:,-, ,,,,,N Q:-."'. ,,....,'',•,,, --',,,,. a , ' - .. .. , k d,.'P 3' \ ~ it \ Jam' ' ' ' S. w \ \ s �\ s, ' \� 1�. v i ,\'\l\ ,\ - S.:� i\ 4. \\ k \ , **4 \ \ _; ,./ ,ae.4-,A„sr` ,J� PC-25-36 Page 9 of 9