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Staff Report 10/7/2015 Agency Comments: County Surveyor recommends approval. City Engineer recommends approval,but makes the following comments: surface water connections to the sanitary sewer should be severed, if applicable; building should connect to municipal utilities, if not already connected; hard surface pavement should be provided for driveways; the existing curb cuts should be utilized for access,with no additional openings; shrubbery at sidewalk should be trimmed to provide sightlines to pedestrians. 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: This rezoning petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November 2006): Objective H: Policy 2.6: Encourage homeowners to maintain their homes. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this area as mixed use. Plan Implementation/Other Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: Hickory Road is a commercial corridor with a mix of uses. Hickory Road, between Corby Boulevard and Rexford Drive, has developed predominantly with office-type uses. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for this site is one that is compatible with the low-impact mixed- use character of the area. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Due to the nature of single and two family homes, adjacent property values should not be adversely affected. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible development and growth to allow these homes to rezone back to a residential district. Staff Comments: The staff has no additional comments. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing,the staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. APC # 2754-15 Page 2 of 3