Amend Zoning at 3620 Deahl Court from Light Industrial to Mixed Use

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Staff Repoli Agency Comments: 2/5/2016 County Surveyor and the Department of Community Investment recommend approval. City Engineer recommends approval, subject to the apporoval of a drainage plan. IDEM has not yet made comment. 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 petition is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November, 2006); Policy PF 7.3.3: Encourage the establishment of health and wellness centers. Land Use Plan: The future land use map identifies this area as light industrial. Plan Implementation /Other Plans: There are no other plans in effect for this area. 2. Current Conditions and Character: Cleveland Road, east of the interchange with the US -31 Bypass has developed to serve predominately industrial and office users. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for this property is one compatible with the office and industrial uses in the area. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Surrounding industrial and heavy commercial properties should not be adversely impacted by the zoning change. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible growth and development to allow a suitable re- adaptation of an industrial building that will not impact the use of adjacent properties. Staff Comments: The staff has no additional comments. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing, staff recommends this petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Analysis: Zoning this secluded and heavily- wooded parcel to allow an adult day care center or other permissible uses within the MU Mixed Use District will allow the site to be utilized to a greater potential without impacting adjacent properties. APC # 2772 -16 ----- _------ - - - -- _Page 2 oft