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Staff Report-PC#0257-25 6/16/2025 <br /> Site & Context <br /> Land Uses and Zoning: <br /> On site: A vacant detached house <br /> North: Across LaSalle Avenue, detached homes zoned U1 <br /> East: Detached homes zoned U1 <br /> South: Across Colfax Avenue, detached homes zoned U1 <br /> West: Across LaSalle Avenue, the South Bend City Cemetery zoned OS <br /> District Intent: <br /> The U3 District is established to provide for, promote, and maintain the development of a full range <br /> of housing types located near neighborhood centers and along major streets in urban <br /> neighborhoods in core and outlying areas of the City. <br /> Site Plan Description: <br /> Converting a vacant detached home into office space. <br /> Zoning and Land Use History and Trends: <br /> It has been a detached house since its construction in 1902, replacing a smaller house that was <br /> built there prior. The garage was established sometime between 1917 and 1945. The front porch <br /> was enclosed sometime between 1960 and 2007. <br /> Traffic and Transportation Considerations: <br /> At this site, Colfax Avenue varies in width from 30' to 38' with on-street parking. LaSalle Avenue <br /> is about 22' in width to the west with no on-street parking. Parking for the Cemetery is across the <br /> LaSalle Avenue. The property is served by a garage and driveway fronting Colfax Avenue. It is <br /> served by Transpo Route 2, with a stop at Washington and Elm Streets less than a quarter mile <br /> away. <br /> Agency Comments <br /> Agency Comments: <br /> No additional comments at this time <br /> Staff Comments: <br /> No additional comments at this time <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 /> This application is inconsistent with the South Bend City Plan (2006) Objective H 1: Ensure that <br /> an adequate supply of housing is available to meet the needs, preferences, and financial <br /> 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 /> SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 3 of 4 <br />