Fiscal Plan for Brick Road Annexation Area in German Township

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Brick Road Annexation Area 10 It is anticipated that improvements to Olive Road will require safety enhancements through widening and traffic calming measures. In consideration of pedestrian safety and proper vehicular movement, it should be required as a condition of annexation that the developers give very careful consideration to vehicular access and circulation as well as pedestrian movement for the roadway within the annexation area. If possible, the site should include amulti-purpose/open space that could be linked in the future to other areas nearby as part of a larger open space network. It should also be required that neo-traditional building/site design elements be included in terms of context, setback, orientation, spacing, style, massing, height, entry, fenestration, materials, accessory buildings, landscape buffering and lighting that achieve development and design of the highest possible quality. The Airport 2010 Master Plan Phase II and III calls for improvements to Olive Road that will help meet the anticipated long-range industrial needs of South Bend. The conceptual plans appear to satisfy most of the aforementioned requirements. Preliminary designs also show transportation enhancements that feature landscaping and other elements compatible with City Plan objectives. Building plans and other information to satisfy these requirements must be finalized between the Developer and the City before the annexation is effective.