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Zoning and land use history&trends: <br /> Prior to the adoption of the latest zoning ordinance in 2004, the site was zoned B Multifamily and <br /> C Commercial. In 2008, the McKinley parcel was petitioned to be rezoned to MF2 for <br /> multifamily dwellings. The Area Plan Commission sent the petition to the Common Council with <br /> an unfavorable recommendation. The petition was tabled indefinitely before the Common <br /> Council. <br /> Traffic and transportation considerations: <br /> Both McKinley Avenue and Hickory Road have four lanes. Access will be from existing curb <br /> cuts along McKinley Avenue and Hickory Road. A new curb cut is proposed on McKinley <br /> Avenue,subject to approval by the City Engineer. <br /> Additional information: <br /> In 2007,there was a "declaration of reciprocal easements"recorded as the result of the McKinley <br /> Hickory Minor Subdivision. These easements are for access, parking and utilities. <br /> 5 Criteria(per IC 36-7-4-603): <br /> 1. Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Policy Plan: <br /> City Plan South Bend Comprehensive Plan November 2006 <br /> LU 2.2 Pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other locations identified on <br /> the Future Land Use Map. <br /> ED I.2 Encourage reuse of abandoned and underutilized land and structures. <br /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The Future Land Use Map identifies this area as Medium Density Residential, <br /> 2. Current conditions and character: <br /> The site is currently vacant land. The character of the area is a mixture of commercial and <br /> residential uses. <br /> 3. Most desirable use: <br /> The most desirable uses for this property are ones that compliment the high density and <br /> commercial uses adjacent to this site. <br /> 4. Conservation of property values: <br /> The commercial property values to the east should not be affected by the rezoning. The <br /> surrounding residential property values may be affected by the rezoning. <br /> 5. Responsible development and growth: <br /> It is responsible development and growth to accommodate appropriate and compatible <br /> responsible infill development on an underutilized property. <br /> Earth Designs Real Estate, LLC <br /> #2597-11 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />