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Staff Report 10/7/2015 <br /> Utilities: <br /> The site will continue to be served by municipal sewer and water. <br /> Agency Comments: <br /> County Surveyor recommends approval. City Engineer recommends approval subject to <br /> the final drainage plan. <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 /> The petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November <br /> 2006): Objective ED 1: Stimulate the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of property in the <br /> city;and Policy ED 2.3: Create opportunities for manufacturing companies to locate in the <br /> community. <br /> Land Use Plan: <br /> The Future Land Use Map identifies this area as medium density residential. <br /> Plan Implementation/Other Plans: <br /> The Rum Village Neighborhood Action Plan (1995) identifies this area for small <br /> office/service uses. <br /> 2. Current Conditions and Character: <br /> The area to the north of Indiana Avenue and to the east of Franklin Street have developed <br /> as industrial districts. The area to the southwest of the site begins the residential Rum <br /> Village Neighborhood. <br /> 3. Most Desirable Use: <br /> The most desirable use is one that is compatible with the industrial character of the area, <br /> while limiting any negative impact to adjacent residential properties. <br /> 4. Conservation of Property Values: <br /> Due to the full screening landscaping that will be installed to the south and west property <br /> lines, surrounding property values should not be adversely affected. <br /> 5. Responsible Development And Growth: <br /> It is responsible development and growth to allow this existing and prospering industrial <br /> area to expand a limited amount into an underutilized residential block. <br /> Staff Comments: <br /> This is a combined public hearing procedure, which includes a rezoning and 2 variances <br /> from the development standards. The Commission will forward the rezoning to the <br /> Common Council with or without a recommendation and either approve or deny the <br /> variances. <br /> APC# 2756-15 Page 2 of 3 <br />