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Staff Report -PC#0143-23 <br />Site & Context <br />Land Uses and Zoning: <br />On site: On site is an undeveloped parcel. <br />North : An undeveloped parcel zoned U2 . <br />East: A one unit dwelling zoned U2. <br />South : A two unit dwelling zoned U2 . <br />4/17/2023 <br />West: An undeveloped parcel zoned NC Neighborhood Center and an undeveloped parcel <br />zoned U2 . <br />District Intent: <br />The U3 District is established to provide for , promote , and maintain the development of a full <br />range of housing types located near neighborhood centers and along major streets in urban <br />neighborhood centers and along major streets in urban neighborhoods in core and outlying areas <br />of the City. <br />Site Plan Description: <br />Petitioner is proposing to build a six -plex apartment building utilizing a pre-approved building <br />plan. <br />Zoning and Land Use History and Trends: <br />The neighborhood was largely established in the late 1890s and early 1900s as a walkable urban <br />single family neighborhood consisting of single family homes with the occasional duplex or <br />triplex , accessed by rear alleys. Through the last few decades , houses have been demolished , <br />resulting in many vacant lots . There has been an effort in recent years to build new housing on <br />vacant lots . <br />Traffic and Transportation Considerations: <br />Sherman Avenue is two lanes with on-street parking. <br />Agency Comments <br />Agency Comments: <br />There are no additional comments at this time . <br />There are no Engineering comments at this time . <br />Staff Comments: <br />These housing types blend well with the character and scale of ex_isting urban neighborhoods . <br />With its location in a fairly walkable urban neighborhood that is close to a major corridor and its <br />businesses , transit , and downtown , this property is well suited for U3 zoning. <br />Criteria for Decision Making <br />Rezoning <br />Per State Law, the Plan Commission and Common Council shall pay reasonable regard to: <br />1. Comprehensive Plan: <br />Policy Plan: <br />The petition is consistent with the City Plan , South Bend Comprehensive Plan (2006), Objective <br />H 1: Ensure that an adequate supply of housing is available to meet the needs , preferences, <br />and financial capabilities of households now and in the future . <br />SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 3 of 4