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Staff Report-#0007-20 3/16/2020 Criteria for Decision Making Per State Law,the Plan Commission and Common Council shall pay reasonable regard to the following: 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: The petition is consistent with the City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan( 2006),Objective H 1: Ensure that an adequate supply of housing is available to meet the needs,preferences,and financial capabilities of households now and in the future. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Plan identifies this area for Medium Density Residential. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: The petition is consistent with The Howard Park Neighborhood Plan( 2012),which encourages an increase of residential opportunities in the neighborhood, specifically "Preferred Direction#4 Promote the continuation of historic density, street patterns and open space. " 2. Current Conditions and Character: The neighborhood is currently evolving to a medium density residential area with a mix of dense single family homes, duplexes, and townhouses. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use, at this time, is medium density residential, that will fit the established character of the neighborhood. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Allowing this property to add units should help continue the residential growth in a reasonable manner while providing diverse housing options in a desirable neighborhood. 5. Responsible Development and Growth: It is responsible development and growth to allow for a variety of housing options within this urban neighborhood. Analysis & Recommendation Commitments: There are no commitments proposed at this time. Analysis: Rezoning the site to U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 will allow for continued residential growth in the neighborhood while not drastically changing the established character. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing,the staff recommends the Plan Commission send the rezoning petition to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 4 of 4