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10002-10 Rezoning- Chapin Street, Norfolk Southern Railroad, Laurel Street, Western Ave. (Kroc Center)
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10002-10 Rezoning- Chapin Street, Norfolk Southern Railroad, Laurel Street, Western Ave. (Kroc Center)
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3/22/2010
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10002-10
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01-10
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Traffic and transportation considerations: <br />There is a traffic signal at the intersection of Western and Chapin. Westem and Chapin have four <br />lanes with right and left turn lanes. Laurel has two lanes. The cul-de-sac at the south end of <br />Laurel will need to be vacated. There will be access from Laurel Street and Chapin Street. The <br />Chapin Street access will be a right-in, right-out only. <br />Additional information: (Agency comments) ' <br />The Engineering Division has coordinated with the developer`s engineer to create the drainage <br />and access plan. There is no objection to this preliminary site plan. <br />The Staff recommends that the size and height of the entry sign on Laurei be reduced. As shown, <br />the sign is 6 feet tall and has an area of 8 square feet. The Staff recommends the sign conform to <br />the standards of the higher intensity commercial and industrial districts, where the maximum <br />height is 4 feet and the maximum square footage is 6 feet. <br />5 Criteria (per IC 36-7-4603): <br />1. Comprehensive Plan: <br />Policy Plan: <br />City Plan South Bend Comprehensive Plan November 2006 <br />LU 2: Encourage a compatible mix of land uses in the community. <br />LU3.2 Encourage pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development in the CBD. <br />Land Use Plan: <br />The Future Land Use Plan designates this area as parks and open space. <br />Plan Implementation/Other Plans: <br />Western Avenue Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan, June 1999 <br />The intersection of Western and Chapin already has some shopping and should be further <br />developed as a gateway. However, the azea between Walnut Street and Chapin Street <br />contains many vacant or underutilized commercial buildings, vacant lots, and various small <br />businesses. <br />A Vision Plan for the Commercial Corridor of: The Western Avenue of South Bend, <br />Indiana. Februa <br />The Community Feedback Report noted that organized activities/sports for young people <br />would add quality of life to Western Avenue. - <br />2. Current conditions and character: <br />This area has residential in the two multi-family developments bordering the project area, plus the <br />single family neighborhood to the north of Western. Also in the neighborhood is a retail center <br />and a church. The proposed use will replace anunder-utilized pazk. <br />3. Most desirable use: <br />The most desirable use would benefit the surrounding neighborhoods by replacing an under- <br />utilized pazk with organized recreational activities. <br />4. Conservation of property values: <br />It is the staffs opinion that nearby property values should not be adversely affected. <br />5. Responsible development and growth: <br />The site is currently developed as a park. This community center has the potential to increase the <br />attraction of the area as a commercial and recreational destination. <br />City of South Bend Board of Public Works, et al <br />#2544-10 <br />Page2of2 <br />
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