09-18 Rezoning for Property at East side of Olive Street between Calvert Street and Delaware street

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Staff Report 3/12/2018 Utilities: The site is on municipal sewer and water. Agency Comments: The Department of Public works notes that the practices of right angle parking and parking across the sidewalk zone are violations of the Code provisions. It is expected that the right angle parking in the right-of-way on the northern portion of the site to be removed. The Department of Community Investment recommends the petitioner offer a written commitment to limit permitted uses to those found in the LI: Light Industrial District plus wrecker service. Commitments: The staff is requesting a written commitment to limit permitted uses to those found in the LI: Light Industrial District plus wrecker service. 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 7.3: Support neighborhood-economic opportunities as identified in area- specific plans. Land Use Plan: The future Land Use Plan identifies this area for light industrial uses. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: Rum Village Neighborhood Plan (1995) indicates the location of this site to be used for low intensity industrial uses. 2. Current Conditions and Character: The Olive Street Corridor has developed as an industrial corridor,with heavier industrial to the north of the site. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for the site would be light industrial uses. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Existing uses on the site will not change thus preserving the existing properties value of surrounding properties. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible development and growth to allow the continued use of the site as a tow service and vehicle storage. Combined Public Hearing The petitioner is seeking a Special Use to allow: vehicle removal and storage/outdoor storage in excess of 50% A Special Use may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the APC # 2862-18 Page 2 of 4