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Additional information: <br /> The off-premise advertising sign currently on one of the lots, is anon-conforming use. The new <br /> sign retains the"V"-shaped configuration, but on a modern support structure. <br /> 5 Criteria(per IC 36-7-4-603): <br /> I. Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Policy Plan: <br /> Ci Plan South Bend Com rehensive.Plan November 2006 <br /> LU 5: Coordinate land use and transportation planning. <br /> UD 1.5: Require aesthetically pleasing parking facilities. <br /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The future land use map shows this area as mixed use. <br /> Plan Implementation/Other Plans: <br /> A Vision Plan for the Commercial Corridor of The Western Avenue of South Bend <br /> Indi M&Feb 2003 <br /> The Community Feedback Report noted that organized activities/sports for young people <br /> would add quality of life to Western Avenue. <br /> This parking lot would allow more people to take advantage of the activities being offered <br /> at the Kroc Center. <br /> 2. Current Conditions and character: <br /> This area has residential in the single family neighborhood to the north, plus the multi-family <br /> developments south of Western. Also in the neighborhood is a retail center, a church and the Ray <br /> and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, currently under construction. <br /> 3. Most desirable use: <br /> The most desirable use involves developing land which has been vacant for some time, and at the <br /> same time, supporting the new community center. <br /> 4. Conservation of property values: <br /> It is the staffs opinion that, with the prescribed landscaping, nearby property values should not be <br /> adversely affected, <br /> 5. Responsible development and growth: <br /> The development of the parking lot will support the community center. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Based on information available prior to the public Bearing, the staff recommends that the petition <br /> be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation, <br /> Analysis: <br /> The parking lot will support the community center, which has the potential to increase the <br /> attraction of the area as a destination. The relocated billboard will be further away from Laurel <br /> Street, have less of an impact to the neighborhood, and allow for a better usage of the parking lot. <br /> The Salvation Army <br /> #2603-11 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />