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� <br /> Additional information: <br /> The off-premise advertising sign currently on one of the lots, is a non-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 /> 1. Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Policy Plan: <br /> Citv 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 Plans <br /> The future land use map shows this area as mixed use. <br /> Plan Imptementation/Other Plans: ' <br /> A Vision Plan for the Commercial Corridor of The Wesiern Avenue of South Bend. <br /> Indiana.February 2003 � <br /> The Communary 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 liearing,the staff recommends that the petition <br /> be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. <br /> Analysis: � <br /> T'he 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 neighberhood,and allow for a better usage of the parking lot. <br /> The Salvation Army <br /> #2603-11 � <br /> Page 2 of 2 � <br />