Mishawaka public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several zoning appeals and petitions, including use variances and PUD amendments. The council will also consider ordinances on first reading for additional funds and transfers totaling over $1.9 million, plus a resolution to add property to the city's acquisition list.
- Appeal 2021-41: Use variance for microblading services at 420 W. Cleveland (The Tribe Salon)
- Appeal 2021-42: Use variance for outdoor storage containers at 2572 Miracle Lane (Dunhams Sports)
- Petition 2021-21: Rezone NE corner of E Jefferson Blvd & Maplehurst Ave from R-1 to R-3 for eight homes
- P.O. 2021-41: Additional funds of $1,000,000 for local roads and MVH restricted
- P.O. 2021-43: $650,000 appropriation from ARP Fund for salary ordinance amendment
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a use variance for an indoor gun range, a rezoning for a restaurant, and an annexation/rezoning. The council will also vote on the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Appeal No. 2021-40: Use variance for indoor gun range at 6424 Grape Rd.
- P.O. No. 2021-38: Rezoning vacant land north of 210 W. McKinley Ave. from C-2 to C-7 (restaurant).
- P.O. No. 2021-39: Annexation and rezoning of 12452 & 12434 Lincoln Way East from I-1 to C-1 and I-1.
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with votes on the 2022 Civil City budget and tax levy, as well as salary ordinances for elected officials, city employees, and public safety personnel. The council will also consider three rezoning requests on first reading, including a property on McKinley Avenue and two parcels on Lincoln Way East, and an ordinance to add a Police Forensic Lab Technician/Property Room Specialist position. Additionally, unfinished business includes an interlocal agreement for a consolidated public safety answering point and a PUD amendment for Whispering Pine Apartments.
- P.O. No. 2021-38: Rezoning vacant land north of 210 W. McKinley Ave. from C-2 to C-7 (automobile oriented restaurant)
- P.O. No. 2021-39: Annexation and rezoning of 12452 & 12434 Lincoln Way East from I-1 to C-1 and I-1
- P.O. No. 2021-40: Amending Salary Ordinance 5712 to add Police Forensic Lab Technician/Property Room Specialist position
- P.O. No. 2021-34: Vote on 2022 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy
- R2021-24: Interlocal agreement for consolidated public safety answering point
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a vote on the 2022 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy, a vote on the annexation and rezoning of land on Byrkit Road, and first readings of several rezoning and PUD amendment ordinances. The council will also consider use variances for dog grooming and a three-tenant building, and receive recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission.
- P.O. 2021-34: Civil City Budget and Tax Levy for 2022
- P.O. 2021-30: Annexation and rezoning to I-1 Light Industrial for vacant land, 58200 block Byrkit Rd. (vote only)
- P.O. 2021-31: PUD amendment to remove senior-only restriction at Whispering Pine Apartments
- P.O. 2021-32: Rezoning for three-tenant commercial building at 422 W. McKinley Ave.
- R2021-21: Use variance for dog grooming and cat boarding at 318 & 320 W. Cleveland Rd. (Gordon's Grooming)
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation on the financial comprehensive plan, committee meetings, and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include rezoning requests, an annexation for industrial expansion, and a resolution to modify local income tax rates in St. Joseph County.
- Rezone rear of 115 Kline St. from C-1 to R-1
- Annex and rezone vacant land on Byrkit Rd. to I-1 Light Industrial
- Resolution R2021-19 modifying local income tax rates in St. Joseph County
- Transfer $386,620 to Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant fund
- Appropriate $44,576 for medical equipment from CARES Provider Relief Fund
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a use variance for a microblading business, a rezoning petition, and an annexation/rezoning for industrial expansion. The council will also consider three ordinances on first reading involving fund transfers and appropriations totaling over $1.15 million, and one ordinance on second reading regarding investment of public funds.
- Appeal No. 2021-24: Use variance for microblading/permanent makeup at 218 W. Cleveland Rd.
- Petition No. 2021-11: Rezone rear portion of property from C-1 to R-1 at 115 Kline St.
- Petition No. 2021-12: Annexation and rezoning to I-1 Light Industrial for vacant land in 58200 block Byrkit Rd.
- P.O. No. 2021-25: Transfer $386,620 and appropriate $765,240 for Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant fund.
- P.O. No. 2021-26: Additional appropriation of $44,576 for CARES Provider Relief Fund medical equipment.
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including votes on two annexation and zoning ordinances: one for a 19.02-acre single-family residential subdivision (Autumn Ridge Phase 4) and another for a 5.24-acre self-storage facility on S.R. 23. The council will also consider several resolutions, including fiscal plans for properties and a property disposal, and will hear a letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Vote on P.O. 2021-22: Annexation & zoning of 19.02 acres to R-1 for Autumn Ridge Phase 4
- Vote on P.O. 2021-23: Annexation & zoning of 5.24 acres to I-1 for self-storage at 16996 S.R. 23
- Resolution R2021-14: Fiscal plan for 20-acre parcel at Autumn Ridge Subdivision and S. of Blair Hills
- Resolution R2021-17: Disposal of city property at 126 N. Church Street
- Ordinance P.O. 2021-24 on first reading: Authorizing investments of public funds
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including a PUD amendment to allow an electric automobile dealership and service center at 7207 Grape Road, a rezone for a drive-thru restaurant, and two annexations for residential and self-storage developments. The council will also hear an appeal for a use variance renewal for an auto repair shop. No final votes are scheduled on the annexations, which are public hearings only.
- P.O. No. 2021-20AA: University Marketplace PUD amendment for electric auto dealership at 7207 Grape Road (former JCPenney Home Store)
- P.O. No. 2021-21: Rezone from C-1 to C-7 for restaurant with drive-thru at 2754 Lincoln Way East (Mishawaka INN parking area)
- P.O. No. 2021-22: Annexation and zoning of 19.02 acres to R-1 for Autumn Ridge Phase 4 subdivision (public hearing, no vote)
- P.O. No. 2021-23: Annexation and zoning of 5.24 acres to I-1 for self-storage facility at 16996 S.R. 23 (public hearing, no vote)
- Appeal No. 2021-20: Renewal of use variance for auto repair at 1035 E. McKinley
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold first readings on four ordinances, including a PUD amendment to allow an automobile dealership at the former JCPenney Home Store on Grape Road, a rezone for a drive-thru restaurant on Lincoln Way East, and two annexation/zoning requests for residential and self-storage developments. The council will also consider a resolution to add miscellaneous property to the city's acquisition list. No final votes are scheduled on these items at this meeting.
- P.O. 2021-20: PUD amendment for auto dealership and service center at 7207 Grape Road
- P.O. 2021-21: Rezone from C-1 to C-7 for restaurant with drive-thru at 2754 Lincoln Way East
- P.O. 2021-22: Annexation and zoning of 19.02 acres to R-1 for Autumn Ridge Phase 4 subdivision
- P.O. 2021-23: Annexation and zoning of 5.24 acres to I-1 for self-storage facility at 16996 S.R. 23
- R2021-13: Resolution to add miscellaneous property to city's acquisition list
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings and consider petitions for a PUD amendment to allow an auto dealership at 7207 Grape Road, a rezone for a drive-thru restaurant at 2754 Lincoln Way East, and annexations for a residential subdivision and a self-storage facility. The council will also vote on alley vacation and rezoning ordinances, and adopt a policy for electronic participation at meetings.
- Petition 2021-07: PUD amendment for auto dealership at 7207 Grape Road
- Petition 2021-08: Rezone to C-7 for drive-thru restaurant at 2754 Lincoln Way East
- Petition 2021-09: Annexation of 19.02 acres for Autumn Ridge Phase 4 subdivision
- Petition 2021-10: Annexation of 5.24 acres for self-storage at 16996 S.R. 23
- Ordinance 2021-17: Alley vacation of 16' wide alley between Forest and Benton Ave.