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Staff Report-PC#0204-24 4/15/2024 Plan Implementation/Other Plans: The Near Northwest Neighborhood Plan (2019), of which Chapin Park is a part, promotes a mix of housing styles to address missing middle housing needs in the area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: The existing neighborhood is a dense urban single-family neighborhood. Most of the original homes in the Chapin Park Historic District date from prior to the 1920's. The Poledor House, a bungalow-style home built in 1913, will enhance the historic character of the neighborhood, save a historic building from demolition, and provide a single family residence on a lot that has long sat unused as a parking lot. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use, at this time, is low to medium density housing types that will seamlessly fit in the established historic character of the neighborhood. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Allowing new development on vacant lots should improve the overall value of the neighborhood. Adding additional population to the neighborhood will help stabilize property values. 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 U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 will allow for residential growth and increased density in the neighborhood while keeping with its established character, and will also allow for the property to be used as originally intended. 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. Filed in Clerk's Office APR 162024 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Boni, IN SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 5 of 5