10058-10 Rezoning- Ignition Park SE Area of Sample & Prairie

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Zoning and land use history & trends: This area was part of the Studebaker manufacturing complex. The property was zoned Heavy Industrial since at least the 1950's and used as industrial for over a century. In 2004, when the new zoning ordinance and map were passed, the zoning district changed to GI General Industrial District. Traffic and transportation considerations: Sample Street has four lanes. Prairie Avenue and Lafayette Blvd each have two lanes. Cotter Avenue, which borders the southwest comer of the site is a two lane street. Multiple access points to the site will be provided based on the development pattern of the PUD. The City Engineer will determine size, number, and location. Additional information: (Agency comments) The Economic Development Department is in favor of the request to rezone the azea encompassing Ignition Park to a Planned Unit Development. They note that, "this rezoning change to PUD is an important part of the planning for Ignition Park and it will set the standard envisioned for the Pazk, while still being flexible to allow various uses." 5 Criteria (per IC 36-7-4-603): 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: The South Bend Comprehensive Plan. City Plan -November 2006: Objective ED 1 Stimulate the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of property in the city. Objective ED 2.6 Encourage initiatives that advance innovation in reseazch and development for local businesses. Objective ED 5.1 Provide incentives to science, engineering, and high-tech businesses to locate in the city. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this area as Heavy Industrial. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: This area is within the Sample Ewing Development Area. (City Plan, Map ?.1) 2. Current conditions and character: This area was previously part of the Studebaker manufacturing complex. Many of the buildings have been demolished over the past several years to make way for major redevelopment initiatives. Surrounding uses are small to medium sized industrial businesses and public use facilities. 3. Most desirable ase: The most desirable use are large industrial and office users, within a planned development. 4. Conservation of properly values: ]n the staffs opinion, surrounding property values should not be negatively affected. 5. Responsible development and growth: It is responsible development and growth to promote the adaptive reuse of land within the context of the Comprehensive Plan. City, of South Bend -South Bend Redevelopment Commission #2568-10 Page 2 of 2