Bill 70-10 Amending Zoning for 101 North Kenmore St.

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on the site plan. All development standards not specifically indicated on the site plan shall conform with the MF 1 Urban Corridor Multifamily District. Zoning and land use history & trends: The LaSalle Park area is predominantly a single - family residential neighborhood. According to historical aerial maps, a single - family residence fronting West Washington Street existed on this site prior to 1966. This residence was razed after 2008. The LaSalle Park Homes multi - family residential apartment complex located south of the site was constructed between 1966 and 1971. The nearby Ralph C. Ellison Homes multi - family apartment building located at the northwest corner of Washington and Falcon Street was constructed in 2008. This apartment building is similar to the proposed use in that it provides 42 units which are age and income restricted. Traffic and transportation considerations: Both West Washington and North Kenmore Streets are local two -lane streets. Existing alleys border the site to the west and to the north. Utilities: The site will be served with municipal water and sanitary sewer. Additional information: (Agency comments) The City of South Bend / St. Joseph County Building Department requested a more detailed landscape plan. This was addressed with the revised preliminary site plan. The Department of Community & Economic Development supports this rezoning petition since it is a positive investment in LaSalle Park and would meet a community need for additional pedestrian oriented senior housing units. However, numerous comments were given which focused on mitigating any potential negative impacts on surrounding properties. These comments related to the project density, building design and access, and landscaping and screening along the west property line and along Kenmore Street. Many of these concerns were addressed with the revised preliminary site plan. 5 Criteria (per IC 36-7 -4 -603): 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: City Plan City of South Bend. Indiana (November 2006) Objective LU 2.1: Encourage developers to use planned unit and traditional neighborhood development models to promote land use compatibility in future developments. Objective H 1.1: Encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. H 1.2: Encourage rental housing for all income levels throughout the city. Objective H 1.4: Encourage the development of a variety of housing types and care choices for seniors and disabled persons. Land Use Plan: City Plan. City of South Bend. Indiana (November 2006) The Future Land Use Plan identifies this area as medium density residential (defined as 6- 12 units per acre). 2. Current conditions and character: The site is currently vacant and lies within a primarily single - family and multi- family residential area. The LaSalle Park Homes multi- family residential development is located immediately to the south and to the east along the west side of North Kenmore Street. This development includes Greater South Bend Housing, Inc. #2571 -10 Page 2 of 2