04-18 Mishawaka and S. 21st St Zone Map Amendment

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Staff Report 2/8/2018 community. (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; With proper landscaping and buffering, the proposed use should not adversely affect the use or value of adjacent properties. (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; The proposed fire station is consistent with the mixed-use zoning district and the character of the area in which it is located. (4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed fire station is consistent with City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November 2006) Policy LU 2.2 Pursue a mix of land uses along major corridors and other locations identified on the Future Land Use Map. The petitioner is seeking the following variance(s): 1) from the 12' maximum front yard and building setback to 50' on Mishawaka Avenue 2)from the minimum 24' width of a parking maneuvering aisle to 20; 3) from the required minimum of 70%glazing on the front fagade to 11%, and from the required 12% glazing on the secondary fagade to 10% State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. The standards and their justifications are as follows: (1)The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community; The proposed variances have no impact on the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; With proper buffering and landscaping, the use and value of the adjacent properties should not be adversely impacted. (3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property The strict application of the setbacks along Mishawaka would reduce visibility of the exiting Fire Safety vehicles. Strict application of the drive aisle width and glazing would decrease efficiency of the site, which is designed to improve energy use (for LEED) and improve security for the equipment stored within the building. Staff Comments: The staff has no additional comments. APC# 2858-17 Page 3 of 4