03-09-09 Common Council Meeting Agenda & Packet

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Staff Report APC # 2497-09 Owner: 744 South Main, LLC Location: 744 South Main Street Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Requested Action: The petitioner is requesting a zone change from LI Light Industrial District to MU Mixed Use District to allow the overnight stay to a small number of people (no more than ten) in relation to the program known as "Weather Amnesty", whereby people with nowhere to stay are housed on an emergency basis by social agencies and ministries. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is a facility that provides meals, laundry facilities, and other social services to the homeless. North: To the north is an electrical sub-station owned by Indiana and Michigan Power zoned LI Light Industrial District. East: To the east is LC Typesetting zoned MU Mixed Use District. South: To the south is Rink Printing zoned LI Light Industrial District. West: To the west is an electrical sub-station owned by Indiana and Michigan Power zoned LI Light Industrial District. District uses and development standards: The MU Mixed Use District is established to promote the development of a dense urban village environment. The regulations are intended to encourage all the elements of a traditional urban village, including: storefront retail; professional offices; and, dwelling units located either in townhouse developments or in the upper stories of mixed-use buildings. The development standards in this district are designed to: encourage a pedestrian oriented design throughout the district; and, maintain an appropriate pedestrian scale, massing and relationship between buildings and structures within the district. Site plan description: The total area of the site is 31,515 square feet. The building is 10,772 square feet or 34% of the site. A total of 22 parking spaces are provided with access from Main Street. The total paved area is 12,176 square feet or 38% of the site. The open space is 8,567 square feet or 28% of the site. There is one access from Main Street. Traffic and transportation considerations: Main Street is a four lane one-way road. Additional information: (Agency comments) The existing facility is allowed under the current zoning. In order to allow for overnight stays, the property must be rezoned to Mixed Use and a Special Exception must be obtained. Both the staff and the Board of Zoning Appeals have recommended in favor of the Special Exception. 744 South Main, LLC #2497-09 Page 1 of 1