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Staff Re ort <br /> APC# 2648-12 <br /> Owner: Marsha B Mitchell <br /> Location. 6420 US 31 S <br /> Jurisdiction: City of South Bend <br /> Requested Action: <br /> The petitioner is requesting a zone change from SF2 Single Family and Two Family District to <br /> LB Local Business District to allow a gift shop; and three variances from the development <br /> standards. <br /> Land Uses and Zoning: <br /> On site: On site is a vacant single family home. <br /> North: To the north are single family homes zoned SFl Single Family and Two Family <br /> District. <br /> East: To the east is the remainder of this property zoned R Single Family District in the <br /> County. <br /> South: To the south is a single family home and the Southlawn Cemetery zoned SF 1 <br /> Single Family and Two Family District. <br /> West: To the west, across U.S. 31, is a single family home zoned R Single Family <br /> District in the County, and a multi-tenant office building zoned LB Local <br /> Business District in the City. <br /> District uses and development standards: <br /> The "LB" Local Business District is established to provide for small business groupings located <br /> outside of the village style mixed use concept and which provide for the full range of convenience <br /> uses necessary to meet the daily needs,of nearby residential neighborhoods. Permitted uses <br /> within the "LB" Districts are regulated in character to assure harmonious development with the <br /> nearby residential districts served and are limited in size and scale to promote pedestrian access. <br /> Site plan description: <br /> The area to be rezoned is approximately 0.5 acres. There is an existing 1,000 square foot house <br /> and a 604 square foot garage. Buildings cover 7%of the site. A new driveway and five parking <br /> spaces will be installed to the north of the house, covering 13%of the site. The current driveway <br /> will be relocated. <br /> Zoning and land use history& trends: <br /> This site was annexed to the City in 1998. In 2005, the property to the southwest was annexed <br /> and rezoned LB to allow professional office or retail use. <br /> Traffic and transportation considerations: <br /> U.S. 31 is a four lane highway. The relocation of U.S. 31 will eventually leave this portion as a <br /> local street. <br /> Utilities: <br /> Public sewer and water is available, but the site will continue to be served by a private well and <br /> septic system, until the septic system needs replacement. <br /> Additional information: (Agency comments) <br /> Community and Economic Development supports the relocation of an existing business. The <br /> County Health Department recommends approval. The City Engineer recommended the <br /> driveway opening be widened to 24'. INDOT will have to approve the new driveway opening. <br /> Marsha B Mitchell <br /> #2648-12 <br /> Page i of 3 <br />