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Elkhart council approves rezoning for 600 block of Mishawaka Street
Summary
The Elkhart Common Council approved Proposed Ordinance 25‑O‑36 to rezone vacant land in the 600 block of Mishawaka Street from M‑1 (Limited Manufacturing) to R‑3 (Family Dwelling). The Planning Department and the Plan Commission recommended approval; council discussion focused on building type, setbacks and parking.
The Elkhart Common Council voted to adopt Proposed Ordinance 25‑O‑36 to rezone vacant land in the 600 block of Mishawaka Street from M‑1 (Limited Manufacturing) to R‑3 (Family Dwelling).
Eric Trotter, planner with the City of Elkhart Planning Department, told the council that staff supported the rezoning and that “the plan commission approved it unanimously.” He described the site as being on the north side of Mishawaka Street between Edwardsburg and Michigan and said the change is intended to encourage redevelopment there.
Council members asked technical questions about the proposal’s layout. “How much have we got on each side of the building?” Councilman Fish asked. Trotter replied, “There will be 2 duplexes as there are 2 platted lots, and they will meet our development standards for each property.” He added that the duplexes are narrow and long and that parking will be off the platted alley in the rear.
The public hearing produced no speakers. Councilman Crabtree moved to adopt the ordinance, and Councilman Fish seconded. The clerk conducted a roll‑call vote; the clerk announced the result verbally as “Passes 8 2 1 0.”
The rezoning amends the City of Elkhart zoning map pursuant to Ordinance No. 4370, the city zoning ordinance, to reclassify the listed parcel from M‑1 to R‑3. The change allows single‑family and duplex units consistent with R‑3 zoning and will require any substantial future expansion to follow permitting procedures.
