8406-93 Zoning - 135 E Ireland Rd

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AREA PLAN - COMMISSION of ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN RIG:HARD S. JOHNSON Executive Director ROBERT W. SANTE Assistant Director 1140 COUNTY—CITY BUILDING, SOUTH BEND, IN. 46601 (219) 235-9571 FAX (219) 235-9813 July 21, 1993 3 The Honorable Common Council ' A 1 City of South Bend County-City Bldg. - 4th Floor South Bend, IN 46601 RE: A proposed ordinance and site development plan of Magnum Investments, Inc. to zone from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area to C Commercial, E Height and Area, property located at 135 East Ireland Road, City of South Bend - APC #1532-93 Dear Council Members: The above referenced ordinance and site development plan of Magnum Investments, Inc. was legally advertised July 8, 1993 and July 8, 1993. The Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on July 20, 1993, took the following action: Upon a motion by Joseph Serge, being seconded by Willie Morgan and carried, the proposed ordinance and site development plan of Magnum Investments, Inc. to zone from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area to "C" Commercial, "E" Height and Area, property located at 135 East Ireland Road, City of South Bend is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation, subject to a revised site plan with the drive approach to Norman Street being removed from the plan. This site is one of only a few residential properties remaining along Ireland Road in this area. It seems likely that this residential area will eventually be rezoned and developed commercially. However, Norman Street is a small residential street that was not built to handle the automobile and truck traffic associated with a commercial establishment. If this curb cut is approved, there are a number of other parcels located to the east that would also expect curb cuts along Norman Street, giving no protection to the homes currently located along this street. The drive onto Norman Street would serve only a limited number of vehicles. Due to the median dividing the north and south lanes of traffic along Michigan Street, all exiting traffic would have to turn right onto Michigan Street. If the second drive is required for truck deliveries, perhaps the proposed use is not appropriate for such a small parcel. In the Commission's opinion, the proposed use is in keeping with the surrounding development along Ireland Road, but should not be using Norman Street as a secondary access street. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing, and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Attached, for your consideration in the review of this matter, is a copy of the Area Plan Commission's Staff Report. Si cerely, obert W. Sante RWS:sr Attachment CC: Magnum Investments, Inc. CC: Patrick Brown Serving: South Bend, Lakeville, New Carlisle, North Liberty, Roseland and St. Joseph County, IN