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PETITION TO AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION & VARIANCE <br />greater visibility and immediate recognition. It is a professionally made sign by a nationally known <br />company and exceptionally pleasing aesthetically. Also, there will be no alteration to existing <br />property other than the installation of the sign. <br />3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which is located and the land <br />uses authorized therein because Gloria Dei has been a rock on the southeast side since 1948 and a <br />boulder in this city since 1880. Our outreach to the neighbors and places of worship that surround us <br />is without equal. Gloria Dei is planted here and these roots grow deeper every year.. <br />4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive <br />Plan because the proposed sign is consistent with those used by many houses of worship. The only <br />difference is that we are asking approval to install it on a lot we own but which is not contiguous to <br />our church building. <br />VARIANCE APPROVAL STANDARDS <br />1. The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the <br />community because the sign will be setback from the public sidewalk and not impeded drivers' <br />vision or obstruct the flow of traffic. <br />2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in <br />a substantially adverse manner because it will improve the "face value" of our property and assure <br />our neighbors of our containing commitment to the southeast side. The sign will be used solely to <br />announce our worship times and special events and perhaps other events in the southeast side.. <br />3. The strict application of the terms of the zoning ordinance will result in practical difficulties in the use <br />of the property because the sign is necessary to identify and welcome guests and visitors to our <br />services and special events. On occasion, newcomers still come to the Haney Avenue entrance and <br />are temporarily "lost." . <br />Tuesday, February 7, 2017 <br />AP LICANT SIGNATURE <br />�YiaNarrfe//'� f;;. -..p <br />