06-27-11 Council Agenda & Packet

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The City of South Bend Department of Community and Economic Development is not opposed to the proposed rezoning. They further commented that there are currently no development pressures in this part of the corridor and that the proposed zoning would be acceptable. 5 Criteria(per IC 36-7-4-603): I. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: Q&PI Ci .o South Be Indiana(November 2006 : Objective LU 2.2: Pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other locations identified on the Future Land Use Map. Objective H 1: Ensure that an adequate supply of housing is available to meet the needs,preferences, and financial capabilities of households now and in the future. This rezoning will meet both of these objectives. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Plan shows these parcels as mixed use. 2. Current conditions and character: The parcels are currently occupied by two structures, one of which was previously used as an office and the other as a grandfathered non-conforming single family residence. This rezoning is required because the northern structure has lost its grandfathered status. Uses-.along Michigan Street vary greatly and include primarily fast food restaurants, office, and retail.. r . conjunction with the uses, the zoning classifications also vary greatly and include CB Community Business,MU Mixed Use,GB General Business, and LB Local Business. 3. Most desirable use: The most desirable use of the property is any use permitted in the MU Mined Used District or lesser intense use such as a single family residence. 4. Conservation of property values: -. Surrounding property values should not be negatively affected since the proposed rezoning is to a less intense district. -Residential use of the property is compatible with the adjacent mixed uses along,,"chigan Street, 5. Responsible development and growth: The proposed use is responsible growth and development since it lies within a mixed use area which includes restaurants,,offices, and retail. This rezoning will allow the existing structures to be used as single-family residential for which the structures were originally constructed. Recommendation• Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends that the petition be sent to the City of South Bend Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Analysis: This rezoning will allow two existing structures to be used as single-family residences. Residential use of the parcels is compatible with the adjacent mixed land uses along this part of Michigan Street. Jin Dian Wang&An Li Zhang #2593-11 Page 2 of 2