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Staff Report-PC#0239-25 1/21/2025 <br /> Site & Context <br /> Land Uses and Zoning: <br /> On site: On site is a two unit dwelling. <br /> North: A two unit dwelling under construction zoned U2. <br /> East: A one unit dwelling zoned U2. <br /> South: A one unit dwelling zoned U2. <br /> West: An undeveloped parcel zoned NC Neighborhood Center and a two unit dwelling under <br /> construction zoned U2. <br /> District Intent: <br /> The U2 District is established to provide for, promote, and maintain the development of diverse <br /> housing types in urban neighborhoods located near neighborhood centers in core and outlying <br /> areas of the City. <br /> Site Plan Description: <br /> The petitioner is in the process of subdividing the property to create three buildable lots from two. <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 /> neighborhood consisting of one unit dwellings with an occasional duplex or triplex, accessed by <br /> rear alleys. Through the last few decades, houses have been demolished, resulting in many <br /> vacant lots. There has been an effort in recent years to build new housing on vacant lots. In <br /> 2023, this property was rezoned from U2 to U3 to allow for the construction of a sixplex. <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 existing 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 U2 zoning. <br /> Criteria for Decision Making ' S <br /> " i . fit: n 1 Ch fi y 1 ,� . y `h`.`� .., 5 t iv ,Ky M 5 <br /> > D ' st }T'7` f Y L, + y "�'.,,., ,r >i y.: r fv 2.. p c� ` '' S, f�°tr <br /> 1y ,. 5 n � l �:Y "YtA �,1 4r�r _ ("iru td t r f <br /> , <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 /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The Future Land Use Plan identifies this area for Medium Density Residential, which would allow <br /> for a range of neighborhood-scaled residential housing types. <br /> Plan Implementation/Other Plans: <br /> SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 3 of 4 <br />