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Staff Report -PC#0241-25 1/21/2025 <br /> Site & Context <br /> Land Uses and Zoning: <br /> On site: On site is the former Drewry's Brewery site. <br /> North: Across Elwood are several one unit dwellings zoned U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 and an <br /> AEP substation also zoned U1 Urban Neighborhood 1. <br /> East: Former Elwood Shopping Center zoned NC Neighborhood Center. <br /> South: Muessel Grove Park zoned OS Open Space and across the Coal Line Trail are one unit <br /> dwellings zoned U1 Urban Neighborhood 1. <br /> West: Muessel Grove Park zoned OS Open Space. <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 /> There is currently no site plan for this property. <br /> Zoning and Land Use History and Trends: <br /> The surrounding area for the majority of its history was a mix of industrial uses - including the <br /> Drewry's Brewery site - as well as single family housing. Dense single family homes built up <br /> around the brewery mainly in the 1920's. All of the former Drewy's buildings have been <br /> demolished and the site cleared to make way for the redevelopment of the site into a mix of <br /> housing types to provide additional housing options for the neighborhood. <br /> Traffic and Transportation Considerations: <br /> Elwood Avenue is a two-lane street with no on-street parkins. <br /> Agency Comments <br /> Agency Comments: <br /> There are no additional comments at this time. <br /> Staff Comments: <br /> The rezoning of this property to U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 will revitalize a long vacant industrial <br /> property and provide much needed housing in the Portage Elwood neighborhood. <br /> Criteria for Decision Making <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 /> H1: Ensure that an adequate supply of housing is available to meet the needs, preferences, and <br /> financial capabilities of households now and in the future. <br /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The City Plan Future Land Use Plan identifies this area as Commercial, however, with the <br /> remediation of the site and its proximity to Muessel Grove Park, its adaptive re-use is well-suited <br /> for a mix of residential housing options. <br /> Plan Implementation/Other Plans: <br /> SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 3 of 4 <br />