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Staff Comments: <br /> A variance for the front yard setback on 34th Street will need to be applied for from the Area <br /> Board of Zoning Appeals. <br /> Commitments: <br /> None proposed. <br /> 5 Criteria(per IC 36-74-603): <br /> 1. Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Policy Plan: <br /> City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan{November 20061 <br /> .. _ <br /> ED 1.2 Encourage reuse of abandoned and underutilized land and structures. <br /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The Future Land Use Plan identifies the area along Mishawaka Avenue as medium density <br /> residential. <br /> Plan Implementation/Other Plans: <br /> River Park Nei bor hood Peese ment Plan(February 1997) <br /> One of the six goals i "encourage maintenance o,.... ,u <br /> rvahon and Improve <br /> g f housing and properly" <br /> C: of South Bend River Park -Neighborhood Mishawaka Avenue Street Sc e <br /> Beautification Plan(November 1998) <br /> The east sector(31st Street to Logan Street)was identified:as mixed use. While remaining <br /> mostly residential, many of the single-family homes have been converted to office uses or <br /> rental properties. <br /> 2. Current conditions and character <br /> Mishawaka Avenue is a mix of residential, retail and service businesses. <br /> 3. Most desirable use: <br /> The most desirable use is a single family home or an office. <br /> 4. Conservation of property values: <br /> This rezoning will not affect surrounding property values. <br /> 5. Responsible development and growth: <br /> It is responsible development and growth to allow the adaptive re-use of properties along <br /> Mishawaka Avenue. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends that this petition <br /> be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. <br /> Analysis: <br /> The return the building to its original use as a home is compatible with the neighboring <br /> properties,and the general mixed use of the Mishawaka Avenue corridor. <br /> r <br /> Striven E. Weaver <br /> #2617-11 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />