Special Exception - 1101 East Jefferson Blvd. also known as 1113 1/2 Jefferson Blvd

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t The Staff recommends denial of the 0 foot setback for the two existing houses. The existing situation, as shown on the site plan, places the houses at 18.2' and 16.8' from the front setback. The Staff recommends that the variances be granted at the existing setbacks of 18.2' and 16.8' respectively. If there is a time when the houses no longer exist, any new buildings would have to be built to the standards of the current zoning code or have new variances approved at that time. Special (Egceptionl Use: A special use may only be granted upon making a written determination and adopting appropriate Findings of Fact, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the (St..Ioseph County and City of South Bend) Comprehensive Plan. 10. The petition of Dave Snyder and Dr. James Harris and Dr. Holly Harris. The Staff recommends denial of the Special Exception for a two family dwelling. Any structure designed and built as a duplex is out of character with the neighborhood. The Staff would note that there are other methods to accomplish the petitioner's goal without establishing along-term use that compromises the integrity of the neighborhood. The granting of the proposed Special Exception would appear to be in violation of the above standazds number two and three. 11. The petition of CGC Holdings, LLC, First Christian Church of South Bend, IN, Inc. and Good Shepherd Montessori School. The Staff recommends approval of the Special Exception for off site parking. The property containing the off site pazking is currently part of the overall church property, but will continue to be used for parking for the church building. It is the Staff's understanding that the parking will continue as long as the school is in operation. The standazds for granting a Special Exception appear to be met. 12. The petition of Fulton Land & Building Company. The Staff recommends approval of the Special Exception for exceeding the maximum allowed outside storage azea. The area to be used is surrounded by large industrial uses which will not be affected by the storage azea. The Staff recommends approval of the variances which allow a practical application of the standards. The standards for granting a Special Exception appear to be met. Sincerely, , ~ns~ Nayder y, C'~.~ Planner J