Fiscal Plan for Rainbow Child Annexation Area in Clay Township

Home Browse Search

Rainbow Child Annexation Area 10 SECTION IV. LAND USE ANALYSIS & DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA This proposed annexation will add to the City of South Bend two single - family parcels intended to be redeveloped for a day care facility. The Annexation Area is presently zoned "R" Single Family District in unincorporated St. Joseph County. Another single - family home zoned "R" Single Family District in unincorporated St. Joseph County is located to the north and east. Also to the east is Memorial Home Care, zoned "CB" Community Business District in the City. To the south are three vacant parcels, zoned "CB" Community Business District in the City, and Old National Bank, zoned "C" Commercial District in the County. To the west are office uses zoned "B" Business District in the County. The Annexation Area is located near the intersection of State Road 23 and Douglas Road, noted as a regional commercial node on the future land use map of City Plan, South Bend's comprehensive plan. A concentration of commercial and office uses is found near the intersection, with residential uses surrounding them. The proposed land use is consistent with the general character of the area and its development trends. The proposed rezoning to "0" Office District could create a logical transition from the commercial and office uses to the west and southwest of the Annexation Area to the residential uses to the northeast. The petitioner proposes removing the two existing single- family houses and accessory structures to build a child care center. The preliminary site plan shows a building of about 10,800 square feet, playground areas, and a parking area with 33 spaces. The two existing residential driveway approaches would be consolidated into one opposite Dugdale Drive. The petitioner should give careful consideration to urban design and pedestrian circulation elements as part of their site planning. The driveway approach to State Road 23 should be limited to a maximum 24' in width, consistent with City standards, and should properly align with Dugdale Drive. Landscaping at levels at least consistent with the zoning ordinance should be provided. The parking area along State Road 23 should be screened with a hedge row. Any improvements or future changes must meet the City's applicable building, zoning, and subdivision ordinances. The development of the site requires a drainage plan. No public storm sewer is available to the site. No adjacent ditch, stream, or other surface water outlet is adjacent to the Annexation Area. Retention basins and low- impact means to promote infiltration of surface water will be required. The developer will also be required to create an erosion control plan and obtain a permit.