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Staff Report APC # 2781 -16 Owner: Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Inc. Location: 803 W. Washington Street Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Public Hearing Date: 5/17/2016 Requested Action: Red in Glork's Office MAY 18 ?n16 KAREEMAH FOWLER C TY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN The petitioner is requesting a zone change from MF 1 Urban Corridor Multifamily District to MU Mixed Use District and seeking 5 variances from the development standards. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is a home and detached carriage house. North: To the north are single family homes zoned SF2 Single Family & Two Family District. East: To the east across Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street are single family homes zoned S172 Single Family & Two Family District. South: To the south across Washington Street is the Oliver Mansion and the Center for History zoned O Office District. West: To the west is an insurance office zoned OB Office Buffer District. District Uses and Development Standards: The MU Mixed Use District is established to promote the development of the 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 site plan shows a parking lot on the north side of the house with a new access from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street. The existing access and paving along Washington Street would be removed and replaced with green space. The existing house and detached carriage house are undergoing renovation, with plans to convert the space for a mixture of uses including residential, office, and meeting or gallery space. Zoning and Land Use History And Trends: The West Washington- Chapin Neighborhood has developed primarily as a residential area. Many of the historic homes have been renovated and are single family owner- occupied. Several business offices can be found throughout the area and have developed in a manner that has relatively low impact on the surrounding residential uses. Traffic and Transportation Considerations: Washington Street and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street have two lanes. Utilities: This site is served by municipal sewer and water. APC # 2781 -16 Page 1 of 3 4