10201-12 Zoning - Property located 6420 US 31 South Bend IN 46614

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Staff Report APC # 2648 -12 Owner: Marsha B Mitchell Location: 6420 US 31 S Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Requested Action: The petitioner is requesting a zone change from SF2 Single Family and Two Family District to LB Local Business District to allow a gift shop; and three variances from the development standards. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is a vacant single family home. North: To the north are single family homes zoned SF I Single Family and Two Family District. East: To the east is the remainder of this property zoned R Single Family District in the County. South: To the south is a single family home and the Southlawn Cemetery zoned SFI Single Family and Two Family District. West: To the west, across U.S. 31, is a single family home zoned R Single Family District in the County, and a multi- tenant office building zoned LB Local Business District in the City. District uses and development standards: The "LB" Local Business District is established to provide for small business groupings located outside of the village style mixed use concept and which provide for the full range of convenience uses necessary to meet the daily needs of nearby residential neighborhoods. Permitted uses within the "LB" Districts are regulated in character to assure harmonious development with the nearby residential districts served and are limited in size and scale to promote pedestrian access. Site plan description: The area to be rezoned is approximately 0.5 acres. There is an existing 1,000 square foot house and a 600 square foot garage. Buildings cover 7 % of the site. A new driveway and five parking spaces will be installed to the north of the house, covering 13% of the site. The current driveway will be relocated. Zoning and land use history & trends: This site was annexed to the City in 1998. In 2005, the property to the southwest was annexed and rezoned LB to allow professional office or retail use. Traffic and transportation considerations: U.S. 31 is a four lane highway. The relocation of U.S. 31 will eventually leave this portion as a local street. Utilities: Public sewer and water is available, but the site will continue to be served by a private well and septic system, until the septic system needs replacement. Additional information: (Agency comments) Community and Economic Development supports the relocation of an existing business. The County Health Department recommends approval. The City Engineer recommended the driveway opening be widened to 24. INDOT will have to approve the new driveway opening. Marsha B Mitchell #2648 -12 Page 1 of 3