Substitute Bill 02-19 Rezone: 2307 Edison Road

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Staff Report 2/7/2019 Department of Community Investment offers a favorable recommendation, stating the area would be appropriate for an urban neighborhood center. They recommended planning for future vehicular connections, for access to adjoining lots,on the north end of the site to help reduce the need for curb cuts, allowing street frontages to be fully developed and more walkable. 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: This petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan(2006), Objective LU 2.2: Pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other locations identified on the Future Land Use Map. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Plan identifies this area for commercial uses. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: Ironwood and Edison Roads have developed as a corridor that features a mix of commercial and residential uses. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for the property is commercial or mixed use. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Locating commercial uses in commercial areas and providing the proper landscaping should not adversely affect property values. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible development and growth to locate commercial uses along major corridors. Staff Comments: The staff has no additional comments at this time. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends that this rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Analysis: Rezoning this site to MU Mixed Use District will allow for a mix of uses and development that is consistent with an urban neighborhood center, which will help meet the needs of the residential uses in the area. APC# 2887-18 Page 2 of 2