02-17 Rezone- Eddy Street Commons Phase II

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IF VARIANCE(S) ARE BEING REQUESTED (if not, please skip to next section): 1) See attached Exhibit C - Variances for Eddy Street Commons, Phase H. 2) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of variances is met: (a) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community: The variances being sought are intended to blend the proposed development with the standards applicable to Eddy Street Commons, Phase I, which have proven to not be h furious to the public health, safety, morals and general we fare of the community. (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: It is anticipated that the use and value of'area properties will be increased as a result of the proposed redevelopment of Eddy Street Commons, Phase II, in much the same way as Eddy Street Commons, Phase I has proven to be a positive impact on the use and value of surrounding properties. (c) The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property: The terms of the zoning ordinance would result in different standards being applied to Eddy Street Commons, Phase 11 from the standards which are applicable to Eddy Street Common, Phase I. The use ofdifferent standards will create difficulties in creating a consistent development pattern necessary to maximiLe overall cohesivness between Phase I and Phase 11, as well as create diffcuties in overall property management and long term maintenance due to the inconsistencies that would result between the Phases. 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: Special Exception purusant to Section 21 -03.02 (u)(2)(F) to provide the option of developing detached single family townhomes along the Georgiana Avenue frontage of'Eddy Street Commons, Phase H. 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 use is consistent with the development on the east side of Georgian Avenue, which is not injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, morals or general welfare. (b) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein: Being consistent with existing development, the proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use or property values of area properties. (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 is anticipated to comply with the NNZO requirements. (d) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use would be part of a mixed -use neighborhood designed to cater to the needs of'a diverse population as suggested by the Comprehensive Plan. * 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.