Zoning - Southeast Cornor of Meadow and Lombardy 64+ or less Acre Site

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Staff Report 7/3/2014 will not meet the frontage requirement, therefore the petitioner is requesting a variance down to 0' frontage. An emergency access drive could be granted on Lombardy Drive at the request of the fire department. Access from Lombardy Drive will need a driveway permit from City Engineering. A rail spur on the south portion of the site will be developed in the future. Zoning and Land Use History And Trends: The property was zoned E Heavy Industrial on the first zoning map from 1951 and was on all other maps held in our office until the overall map change in 2005. The Arbors at Belleville Park apartments were rezoned in 2002 and annexed into South Bend in 2004. Traffic and Transportation Considerations: The City is requesting the dedication of Lombardy Drive. Lombardy Drive is a two lane road serving as secondary access for the apartments. Sheridan Street will be improved and extended from Sample Street to allow access to the site. The new street must meet City standards. Utilities: There is sanitary sewer in Sheridan. A 6 inch water main could be accessed in Meadow Lane. Agency Comments: The Department of Public Works noted the availability of sewer and water to the site. Upgrading Sheridan Street to industrial standards will require major expense. The Department of Community Investment offers a favorable recommendation. Commitments: The petitioner is not proposing any written commitments. Criteria to be considered in reviewing rezoning requests, per IC 36 -7 -4 -603: 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November 2006) ED 4.3: Partner with and support the efforts of State and regional economic development organizations. ED 8: Promote economic development efforts that expand the property tax base. Land Use Plan: The future land use map identifies this area as mixed use. Plan Implementation /Other Plans: The Comprehensive Plan for South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana (April 2002) future land use map identifies the intersection of the Bypass and State Road 23 as an industrial growth area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: The surrounding uses have all existed for some time and are considered stable. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for this property is industrial, with proper buffering to protect adjacent residential. APC # 2712 -14 Page 2 of 3