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Filed in Clerk's Office <br /> KEY FACTS: <br /> MAY 17 2Q17 <br /> • 22 single—family homes of approximately 1,800 SF <br /> KAREEMAH FOWLER <br /> o Reduced from 39 townhomes as originally proposed CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IN <br /> • 45%open-space <br /> o Increased from 29%as originally proposed <br /> o A 55% increase in open space <br /> • Favorable Staff Recommendation: <br /> o Consistent with City Plan <br /> o Consistent with South Bend Comprehensive Plan Objectives <br /> j ■ H-1: Ensure adequate supply of housing, needs, preferences and financial <br /> capabilities of households now and in the future <br /> ■ H-4: Ensure well-designed, infill housing on vacant land in the City's <br /> neighborhoods <br /> • National League of Cities; Sustainable Cities Institute: <br /> Urban Infill is gaining in popularity as intown or close-in <br /> locations become more attractive to prospective home buyers, and <br /> office and retail tenants. Municipalities are also encouraging the <br /> practice of infill as it is more efficient to use existing infrastructure <br /> and services than it is to extend infrastructure and services farther <br /> afield, Infill development can also help community achieve or <br /> sustain thresholds of population, and affordable housing. <br /> ■ Most desirable use for the land is one that is compatible with the single- <br /> family neighborhood <br /> ■ Conservation of Property Values: Staff determined the development <br /> should not impact the use or value of adjacent properties <br /> ■ Staff noted development of infill housing is reasonable development and <br /> growth <br /> s�,�,//,7 <br />