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Staff Report } 5/4/2017 Agency Comments: The Department of Community Investment offers a favorable recommendation on rezoning to SF2 and the associated variances,subject to the following suggestions: 1)The homes should be designed to include a front door look, especially along the Ironwood and Rosemary street frontages. A door should face the street and have a connecting service walk to the City sidewalk. Inclusion of a porch would be appropriate. Quality building design and materials should be used throughout the project;2)The mature trees, throughout the site and particularly along its west edge, should be preserved to the greatest extent possible; 3) While the project could be developed more densely, especially along Ironwood,the proposal for the patio homes is fair in keeping with the neighborhood context. The City Engineer commented that the Department of Public Works recommends approval subject to completion of a utility verification form; approval of sidewalk, curb cut, lighting and overall site improvement to reflect the Master Plan for the surrounding area; approval of a draining plan; and verification of required (if any)waivers. They suggested investigating the potential to relocated the western approach to the south. Commitments: The petitioner is not proposing any written commitments. Criteria to be considered in reviewing rezoning requests, per IC 36-7-4-603: I. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: The petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan(November 2006)Objective H 1: Ensure that an adequate supply of housing is available to meet the needs, preferences,and financial capabilities of households now and in the future;and Objective H 4: Ensure well-designed, infill housing on vacant land in the city's neighborhoods. Land Use Plan: The future land use map identifies this area as low density residential. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: The area is predominately single family residential with some offices to the north, which serve as a transition to the commercial node at the intersection of Ironwood and Edison. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for the land is one that is compatible with the single family neighborhood. 4. Conservation of Property Values: The development of single family homes should not impact the use or value of the adjacent properties. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible development and growth to allow for the development of inf ll hOUSing in APC# 2816-17 -- Page 2 of 3