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Staff Report 5/9/2013 <br /> ordinance are enforced due to the proximity to the Airport. <br /> Commitments: <br /> The petitioner is not proposing any written commitments. <br /> Criteria to be considered in reviewing rezoning requests, per IC 36-7-4-603: <br /> 1. Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Policy Plan: <br /> City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November 2005) <br /> Objective LU 2: Encourage a compatible mix of land uses in the community. <br /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The future land use map identifies this area as Light Industrial. <br /> Plan Implementation/Other Plans: <br /> Master Development Plan for the Airport 2010 Project identifies this area as Office <br /> Park/Golf Course. The Office Park/Golf Course area is intended for large single tenant, <br /> corporate headquarters, or large multi-tenant professional buildings on sites ranging from <br /> 5-10 acres. <br /> 2. Current Conditions and Character: <br /> The site is located within the Blackthorn Corporate Park. Currently there are a number of <br /> vacant parcels and a mix of light industrial and office uses. <br /> 3. Most Desirable Use: <br /> The most desirable uses are those allowed in 0 Office and LI Light Industrial. <br /> 4. Conservation of Property Values: <br /> Surrounding property values should not be negatively impacted by the rezoning. <br /> 5. Responsible Development And Growth: <br /> It is responsible development and growth to zone the site to 0 Office to allow for <br /> development compatible with the Blackthorn development. <br /> Staff Comments: <br /> No additional staff comments. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends that this <br /> petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. <br /> Analysis: <br /> There has been a mix of light industrial and offices developed within this area. Several <br /> properties in the vicinity are zoned 0 Office, including properties directly across the street <br /> from the petition area. Rezoning these properties to 0 Office will permit the properties to <br /> be more effectively marketed in compliance with the Master Development Plan for Airport <br /> 2010 Project. <br /> APC# 2672-13 Page 2 of 2 <br />