05-18 3527 Lincoln Way West Zone Map Amendment

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II. ZONING CRITERIA As in any rezoning petition it is reviewed by Area Plan Commission("APC")staff for presentation to the APC at a public hearing. Attached is the staff's findings and recommendation in favor of this rezoning. The criteria under Indiana Law I.C. 36-7-4-603 which a reviewing body like the Council are addressed in the report, and summarized: • Comprehensive Plan-the proposed use of the Property by WCC meets the West Side Main Streets Plan and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of South Bend. • Current Conditions and Character - Lincoln Way West is a mix of commercial and office businesses. To the north and south of the Property and others on Lincoln Way West are residential. • Most Desirable Use-APC Staff has stated it is office or commercial use. • Conservation of Property Values-APC staff has stated property values should NOT be affected negatively. • Responsible Development and Growth - it is reasonable development and growth to encourage development of office and commercial uses in the mixed use node where the property is located. The Staff Analysis is particularly important to review: "Rezoning this property to OB; Office Buffer will correspond well with the adjacent commercial and office properties along Lincoln Way. The rezoning corresponds with the City Comprehensive Plan and the Bendix Node(West Side Main Streets,2014)which this parcel is located." Attached I am providing:(i)copies of the Area Plan Commission Staff Report;(ii)relevant portions of the City Plan approved 2006; and (iii) relevant portions of the West Side Main Street Plan. Within the materials provided from the comprehensive plan is the resolution of the South Bend Common Council approving the City Plan on November 13,2006. Also included are the objectives of the City Plan referenced in the Area Plan Staff Report(Objective LU 2.2: "pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other locations identified on the future land use map", and Objective ED 73: "support neighborhood based economic opportunities as identified in area-specific plans." The West Side Main Street Plan is such an area-specific plan contemplated by the City Comprehensive Plan. In the materials provided from the West Side Main Street Plan,there is a map which describes certain NODES of development. As mentioned in the Area Plan Commission Staff Report,3527 Lincoln Way West is in the Bendix Node. The Bendix Node is described in the West Side Main Street Plan as an area appropriate for commercial and medical office uses.' The use of this property by WCC is compatible with the West Side Main Street Plan and therefore consistent with the Comprehensive City Plan approved by this Council. Although the property to be rezoned is in the Bendix Node, which allows a more aggressive use, the WCC plans to keep the property homelike and residential in character. Significant dollars will be expended to upgrade this property and contribute to the beautification of the neighborhood. WCC's plan includes new siding, the elimination of 2 industrial looking outbuildings,the addition of new landscaping, ' As mentioned in the introduction,the WCC is more than just a medical clinic in that it provides other needed services. Page 2 of 4