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150 dwelling units on approximately 12.9 acres (11.6 units per acre). The Ralph C. Ellison senior <br />apartment facility is located to the east at the northwest corner of Washington Street and North <br />Kenmore Street. This facility includes 42 dwelling units on approximately I acre (42 units per <br />acre). The combined density of both these multi - family residential developments is 13.8 units per <br />acre. <br />3. Most desirable use: <br />The most desirable use of the property is single - family or medium density residential. <br />4. Conservation of property values: <br />The surrounding property values should not be affected by the approval of this rezoning. <br />5. Responsible development and growth: <br />It is. responsible growth and development to allow for compatible residential developments within <br />this single and multi - family residential area. <br />Recommendation: <br />Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the Staff recommends that this petition <br />be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. <br />Analysis: <br />The development of this residential complex is a positive investment and a compatible use within <br />this single - family and multi - family residential area. The combined density of the two existing <br />multi - family projects, together with the proposed project, represents a total net density of 14 <br />dwelling units per acre, though two more than what is recommended by City Plan. Over the <br />proposed 1.5 acre project, this increased density represents an additional 3 units, an increase <br />which will not have a negative impact on the neighborhood. <br />Greater South Bend Housing, Inc. <br />#2571 -10 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />