03-17 Rezone- The Crate Escape at 3566 Douglas Rd.

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(b) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; and: The requested parking variance will have no adverse affect on the use or value of adjacent areas. (c) The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property: The Zoning Ordinance requires I parking space per 400 square feet of gross floor area for "veterinary hospitals, animal kennels, and pounds. " The Ordinance does not carry provisions for a business operating solely as an animal kennel, which requires significantly less parking. Therefore, the strict application of the Ordinance imposes practical difficulties in the use of the property. IF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IS BEING REQUESTED, (if not, please skip to next section): 1) A detailed description and purpose of the Special Exception Use(s) being requested: We are requesting a Special Exception use to allow an Animal Kennel with Outdoor Runs. Outdoor runs will provide a much - needed and desireable service to the community, in addition to further contributing to the City's tax base through greater tax revenue and increased property value. 2) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of a Special Exception Use is met: (a) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare: The proposed Animal Kennel with Outdoor Runs will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare. The animals will be fully contained within a fenced play area with staff supervision at all times. The outdoor play area will be screened on all sides by a 6 foot privacy fence as well as mature landscaping along the property lines. Furthermore, the outdoor play area is not located near any public land or right -of -way. (b) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein: The proposed use will not adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values. The outdoor play area will be contained by a 6 foot privacy fence along with significant landscaping along the property boundaries to mitigate any visual impacts. Animals playing outside will be supervised at all times and outdoor access will be monitered. There will NOT be any 'doggy doors' allowing animals to go in an out as they please. Furthermore, animals will not be allowed outside during nighttime hours; only daytime outdoor use is proposed. The residential property owner to the east of the subject property is in support of the proposed business. (c) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; and: The proposed use will not alter the character of the district in which the property is located. The property is currenity zoned for commercial uses and will continue as such. An Animal Kennel would be allowed by right; the request is simply to allow supervised outdoor access to expand business services for the community. (d) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use will support the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan's land use goal to ensure a "compatible mix of land uses in the community. " The proposed use also supports the City's economic development goal to 'promote a healthy and diversified economy that fosters a competitive business environment and offers opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship. " * In the case of a Special Exception Use, the petitioner shall be held to the representations made on the Preliminary Site Plan included with this petition. CONTACT PERSON: Ty Robbins 1250 Galapago Street, Apt. 408 Denver, CO 80204