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StaffReport <br /> 9/3/2015 <br /> Zoning and Land Use History And Trends: <br /> Prior to the adoption of the zoning ordinance in 2004,the site was zoned industrial. <br /> Traffic and Transportation Considerations: <br /> Lafayette Boulevard has two lanes with on-street parallel parking on both sides of the <br /> street. <br /> Utilities: <br /> This site is served by municipal sewer and water. <br /> Agency Comments: <br /> County Surveyor offers a favorable recommendation. City Engineering offers a favorable <br /> recommendation,subject to the approval of a drainage plan that disconnects roof drains <br /> from the sanitary sewer system. <br /> Commitments: <br /> The petitioner is not proposing any written commitments, but will need to adhere to the <br /> development standards filed. <br /> Criteria to be considered in reviewing rezoning requests,per IC 36-7-4-603: <br /> 1. Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Policy Plan: <br /> The petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan(November <br /> 2006): Policy LU 2.2: Pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other <br /> locations identified on the future land use map, Policy H 1.3: Encourage the development <br /> of mixed-use buildings,and Objective EM 3: Facilitate the productive reuse of brownfield <br /> properties. <br /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The future land use map identifies this area as light industrial. <br /> Plan Implementation/Other Plans: <br /> There are no other plans in effect for this area. <br /> 2. Current Conditions and Character: <br /> The area south of the railroad line between Arnold Street and Lafayette Boulevard has <br /> developed as industrial. The Central Business District starts just north of the railroad. <br /> 3. Most Desirable Use: <br /> The most desirable use of this site is one that promotes economic and residential <br /> sustainability in support of downtown South bend and its central business district. <br /> 4. Conservation of Property Values: <br /> Due to the industrial nature of the area, surrounding property values should not be <br /> adversely affected. <br /> 5. Responsible Development And Growth: <br /> It is responsible growth and development to allow this abandoned brownfield site to be <br /> converted into a mixed-use development. <br /> APC# 2752-15 Page 2 of 3 <br />