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Staff Report 8/7/2015 Traffic and Transportation Considerations: Main Street has two lanes and Michigan Street has four lanes. Utilities: This site is served by municipal sewer and water. Agency Comments: The County Surveyor and the Department of Community Investment offer a favorable recommendation. The City Engineer notes that drainage issues may need to be resolved prior to issuance of a building permit, and that semi-trucks making deliveries may have difficulty maneuvering through the site. 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: The petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November 2006). Policy H 1.3: Encourage the development of mixed-use buildings. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this area for commercial development. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: The South Bend South Side Development Area Plan (2002) addresses the need to create a pedestrian-friendly commercial environment in this area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: Main Street and Michigan Street form an arterial commercial corridor and provide access to the city from US 31. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use is one that is compatible with the commercial and mixed use character of the area. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Due to the existing commercial character of the area, surrounding property values should not be adversely affected. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible growth and development to allow this property to be zoned to a less intensive commercial district. Staff Comments: This is a combined public hearing procedure, which includes a rezoning and four variances from the development standards. The Commission will forward the rezoning to APC # 2748-15 Page 2 of 3