02-17 Rezone- Eddy Street Commons Phase II

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Staff Report 2/8/2017 behind the building. Two -story single family townhomes facing Georgiana on the east side of the block transition to the single family neighborhood to the east. Block C contains a 3 story multifamily residential building with subsurface parking and courtyards behind the building. Block D contains a 3 story multifamily residential with garages and surface parking located behind the building. Two -story single family townhomes facing Georgiana on the east side of the block transition to the single family neighborhood to the east. Block E, located on the southern portion of the site, contains a multifamily residential building with attached garages, the relocated Robinson Center, and surface parking. The townhomes along Georgiana Avenue and the proposed Robinson Center will comply with the Northeast Neighborhood Design Overlay requirements. Zoning and Land Use History And Trends: The property to the north of the site was zoned to PUD in 2007 for the first phase of Eddy Street Commons, In 2011, the property to the east was rezoned to PUD to allow for the development of the Triangle Neighborhood. Traffic and Transportation Considerations: Eddy Street, Napoleon Street, St. Vincent Street, and Georgiana Street have 2 lanes with on- street parking. Howard Street has two lanes with a left turn lane as it approaches South Bend Avenue. Utilities: The site will be served by municipal water and sewer. Agency Comments: The City Engineer commented that the following are required prior to approval of any building permits: completion of utility verification form; approval of sidewalk, curb cut, lighting and overall site improvement; Board of Public Works approval of pavement marking and signage within the right -of -way; approval of a drainage plan; and verification of any waivers. The Department of Community Investment offers a favorable recommendation to the rezoning and variance requests. The proposed uses are consistent with the plan for the area and are compatible with surrounding land uses. The variances will allow the second phase to be developed with strong urban principles and be in keeping with the design of the first phase. Commitments: The petitioner has offered the following written commitment: That portion of the Real Estate which abuts Georgiana Avenue shall be developed for residential or open space uses. Criteria to be considered in reviewing rezoning requests, per IC 36 -7 -4 -603: 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: The petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November 2006) Policy H 1.1 Encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types, APC # 2808 -16 Page 2 of 5