22-17 Rezoning- Property at Ireland and Layayette

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Staff Report 5/4/2017 Utilities: The site will be served by municipal water and sewer. Agency Comments: Community Investment offers a favorable recommendation. The rezoning is consistent with the regional commercial node shown around Michigan Street and Ireland Road on the City Plan Future Land Use Map and with surrounding commercial land uses.DCI encourages the petitioner to use architecture, building finishes, and landscaping in excess of that required by the zoning ordinance. The proposed bank property should share access and connections with the future eastern development parcel. The Department of Public Works comments with items required prior to approval of any building permits: Completion of City of South Bend Utility Verification Form; Approval of sidewalk, curb cut, lighting, and overall site improvement to reflect the Master Plan for the surrounding area. Confirm with the City the location of utilities on the final site plan. Sidewalk will need to be placed along Ireland Road to the Eastern boundary of the property. Development of the site requires City approval of a Drainage Plan, and payment of the corresponding Drainage Review Fee,that meets the City's requirement to store all runoff from developed areas on site; Verification of required(if any) waivers; Payment of Final Site Plan Review fee. Commitments: The petition is not proposing any written commitments. 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 ED 1.2 Encourage reuse of abandoned and underutilized land and structures. Land Use Plan: The future land use map identifies this area as commercial office and retail use. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: The site is located in a regional commercial node near the intersection of Ireland Road and Michigan Street(SR 31). Adjacent to the CB Community Business District along Ireland Road 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for the land is one that allows for redevelopment of these sites with minimal impact on the adjacent Community Business District. 4. Conservation of Property Values: The site is located in a commercial area. Adjacent property values should not be adversely impacted. APC # 2821-17 Page 2 of 3