41-16 Rezoning 2794-16 -Commerce Center (401 East Colfax Ave, 228 and 230 Sycamore Street)

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Staff Report APC # 2794 -16 Owner: Commerce Center Development, LLC and East Development LLC Location: 401 East Colfax Avenue, 228, and 230 Sycamo: Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Public Hearing Date: 9/20/2016 Requested Action: 9/9/2016 File V icrk's office ink Sout >�en Street SEP., 21 2016 KAREEMAH FOWLER CITY CLERK, SOUTH RENO, IN The petitioner is requesting a zone change from CBD Central Business District to PUD Planned Unit Development District. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is the Commerce Center and multiple parking lots. North: To the north across LaSalle is The Pointe at St. Joseph Apartments zoned CBD Central Business District. East: To the east is the East Race waterway. Across the East Race are two office buildings zoned CBD Central Business District. South: To the south across Colfax is Stephenson Mills Apartments and a parking lot zoned CBD Central Business District. West: To the west is the AEP Substation, an art studio, an office and a cellular tower zoned CBD Central Business District. Across Sycamore is a private club zoned CBD Central Business District. District Uses and Development Standards: The Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is intended to: establish a compatible and efficient mix of land uses and open space; ensure compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan, surrounding developments and future development needs; establish a creative approach in building design through architectural compatibility with adjacent buildings, general neighborhood design or by creating a unique style; achieve flexibility and provide incentives for development that will sustain a wider range of choice in satisfying the changing needs of the community; and provide for any individual land or combination of land uses not otherwise specified elsewhere in this Ordinance. The PUD District is not intended for the development of residential subdivisions, Permitted Uses, or Special Exception Uses which are provided for within any district of this Ordinance. Site Plan Description: On site is the existing Commerce Center building. The 5 story, 60' tall building will continue to be used as a mixed use building. The site plan shows a proposed 175' tall mixed use building spanning 411' along LaSalle Avenue and wrapping around a proposed 100' tall parking structure. A small portion of the site is proposed to be used for surface parking and access. The proposed PUD Ordinance allows for uses currently permitted in the CBD Central Business District plus adds Group Residences, Manufacturing Retailer, Electricity Relay Station or Public Utility Substation, and Maker Space. The accessory uses and architectural standards are consistent with the CBD District. The temporary uses generally follow the guidelines of the CBD District, but add the allowance for an 8' tall APC # 2794 -16 Page 1 of 4