Bill 13-16 Rezoninig for 736 Lincolnway West

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Upon information and believe, the City of South Bend (the "City ") has recently adopted a Comprehensive Plan entitled "West Side Main Streets; The Revitalization Plan for Lincoln Way, Western Avenue, and West Side Neighborhoods" (the "Comprehensive Plan "). The Comprehensive Plan denotes the area in which the Property is located as within the "Colfax District ", and further within the "MLK Node." The Comprehensive Plan envisions this area to be developed with a "streetscape" theme so as to create pedestrian - friendly destinations. Consistent with the foregoing, Applicant has spent a considerable amount of time developing the Site Plan such that the location of the proposed building is at the northeast corner of the Property, with the main entrance to such building being approximately parallel to Lincoln Way West. A sidewalk will connect said main entrance with the main sidewalk along Lincoln Way West, and the use of landscaping and ornamental trees with enhance aesthetics. Additionally, much of the parking, as well as the loading and dumpster areas, have been laid out behind the proposed building in the back of the Property. Accordingly, Applicant respectfully submits that the Project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the current conditions and character As revealed by the zoning map for the City, many of the parcels in the vicinity of the Property along Lincoln Way West are currently zoned with the "MU" Mixed Use classification. This includes the parcels at the northwest and southwest corners of Lincoln Way West and Cushing Street, and nearly all of the property east of Scott Street along Lincoln Way West. The parcels immediately to the east of the Property are currently zoned with the "CB" Community Business classification. The parcels directly across Lincoln Way West from the Property are currently zoned "LB" Local Business. Based on the foregoing, the proposed rezoning to the "MU" Mixed Use District is consistent with the majority of parcels along Lincoln Way West in the vicinity of the Property. Additionally, the proposed development of the Property for use as a "Family Dollar" retail store is consistent with the character of the surrounding areas, which is generally commercial in nature. 3. The proposed development of the Property is the most desirable use As set forth above, the Comprehensive Plan envisions "streetscape" development with pedestrian — friendly uses. Further, the South Bend Zoning Ordinance (the "Zoning Code ") provides that the provisions applicable to properties in the "MU" Mixed Use District are intended to encourage storefront retail and a pedestrian oriented design. Applicant respectfully submits that the Project is consistent with the foregoing considerations, and is therefore the most desirable use of the Property. 4. The proposed development of the Property will not diminish surrounding property values As set forth above, the addition of a "Family Dollar" retail store will be consistent with surrounding property uses along Lincoln Way West, which are generally commercial in nature. Applicant intends to construct a brand new "Family Dollar" store on a lot that is primarily