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Additional information: (Agency comments) <br /> The Department of Community and Economic Development comments this rezoning would <br /> support a neighborhood commercial use and would still be keeping with the zoning of <br /> surrounding properties and the mixed-use character of the neighborhood. The Office of Historic <br /> Preservation Commission does not have any objections to the change in zoning. The City <br /> Engineer had no comments. . <br /> Staff Comments: <br /> The property is located within the Edgewater Place Local Historic District. <br /> Commitments: <br /> No commitments are proposed. <br /> 5 Criteria(per IC 36-7-4-603): <br /> 1. Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Policy Plan: <br /> City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan(November 2006) <br /> Objective LU 1: Plan for the future of the community's districts, neighborhoods, and <br /> corridors. <br /> Objective LU 2.2 Pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other locations <br /> indentified on the Future Land Use Map. <br /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The Future Land Use Map identifies this area as a mix of uses. <br /> Plan Implementation/Other Plans: <br /> There are no other plans in effect for this area. <br /> 2. Current conditions and character: <br /> Along Lincolnway East is a mix of houses and businesses. Some of the structures are in poor <br /> condition. <br /> 3. Most desirable use: <br /> The most desirable use is one that is compatible with the mix of uses located in the area. <br /> 4. Conservation of property values: <br /> The rehabilitation of this property may have a positive effect on neighboring property values. <br /> 5. Responsible development and growth: <br /> It is responsible development and growth to encourage the rehabilitation of a building with a use <br /> that is compatible with the character of the area. <br /> • <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Based on 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 /> Lincolnway East is a major traffic corridor, with a mix of residential and business uses in the <br /> immediate vicinity.This rezoning is compatible with the goals of City Plan. <br /> Diane J. Erdman&Verl Sheets, Sr. <br /> #2644-12 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />