Council approves rezoning and variance for New Day low-barrier intake center at Old Cleveland Road

The Common Council of the City of South Bend voted 9-0 on Jan. 27 to approve an ordinance rezoning 4022 Old Cleveland Road from industrial to Suburban Neighborhood 2 and to grant a use variance to allow a low-barrier intake center on the property.

The rezoning and variance were presented by Skip Morrell, principal development planner, and Joe Molnar, assistant director of growth and opportunity. Molnar said the site was purchased by the Redevelopment Commission to host a permanent intake center and argued the location met criteria the city had sought when prior candidate sites were rejected.

"This proposed use is consistent with the South Bend city plan objective H‑5 to support existing transitional housing providers and shelters that offer a continuum of care to move people toward self sufficiency," Morrell said. Molnar told council staff and commissioners had identified the site as superior to previously considered…