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5 Criteria(per IC 36-7 4-503): <br /> 1. Comprehensive Plana <br /> Policy Plan: <br /> Cily lan South Ben Com ' hensive Plan v r 2006). <br /> Objective LU 2.2: Pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other locations <br /> identified on the Future Land Use Map. <br /> Objective ED I. Retain existing businesses and recruit new ones to the city. <br /> The rezoning is consistent with these policies. <br /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The Future Land Use Map identifies the area around the intersection of Douglas Road and <br /> State Road 23 as a Regional Commercial Node. <br /> The rezoning is consistent with the Future Land Use Map. <br /> Plan ltnhpIententhtion/Other Plans: <br /> There are no other plans in effect for this area <br /> 2. Current conditions and character: <br /> This surrounding area is a mixture of residential and commercial uses, in the City of South Bend, <br /> City of Mishawaka,and unincorporated St.Joseph County. <br /> 3. Most desirablevse: <br /> The most desirable use for this site would be commercial or office uses similar to the existing <br /> surrounding businesses. <br /> 4. Conservation of property values: <br /> Since the site is properly buffered, the residential property values to the west should not be <br /> affected, <br /> 5. Responsible development and growth: <br /> It is responsible development and growth to allow the compatible expansion of an existing <br /> commercial area. <br /> Recomineddation: <br /> Based'ori information available prior to the public hearing,the staff recommends that the petition <br /> be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. <br /> Analysis: <br /> This site is an appropriate expansion of the commercial activity along Douglas Road, and will <br /> provide appropriate buffering to the remaining residential homes. <br /> Douglas Road Land Partners South,LP <br /> #2626-12 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />