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Staff Report 9/7/2018 The Department of Community Investment offers a favorable recommendation. Commitments: The petitioner is not proposing any written commitments. Criteria to be considered in reviewing rezoning requests, per IC 36-7-4-603: 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: The petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan(2006), Objective ED 2.3: Create opportunities for manufacturing companies to locate in the community and Objective LU 7.2: Require the annexation of contiguous property being serviced with City Utilities, where legally feasible, to provide for future uses as identified in the Future LandJse Map. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Plan identifies this area for heavy industrial growth. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: Parcels in this area have been developed for light and heavy industrial uses. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for this property would be industrial uses. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Expanding industrial properties adjacent to industrial uses,and with proper screening and buffering, property values should not be adversely affected. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible development and growth to develop large areas adjacent to major corridors for heavy industrial uses. Staff Comments: The staff has no additional comments at this time. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing,the staff recommends sending this petition to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Analysis: Rezoning the site to GI General Industrial District will provide the opportunity for industrial development with access to a major thoroughfare and utilities, which will help meet multiple objectives outlined in City Plan and the Future Land Use Plan. APC # 2877-18 Page 2 of 2