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' � � <br /> ��LITH� SEI��a HEI�iT��E <br /> � ��L]��iD�7l�JN � <br /> 1iO3 I.LVCffLtd4�1hY 1ti�f.Si Si7�1Ti1 f�E�f): .�N �1�fi1�i <br /> P���;E.�s�ayas�-io�,� F���sx�����-�5>a <br /> February 8,2011 <br /> Area Board ofZoning Appeals <br /> 125 S. Lafayette Blvd. � <br /> Suite 100 <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> South Bend Heritage Foundation <br /> Attn:Patrick l.ynch <br /> 803 Lincoln Way West <br /> South Bend, IN 46616 <br /> Phone: (574)289-1066 x 203 , � <br /> RE: specia!exception petition for: <br /> 909 West Colfax Avenue � <br /> South Bend,IN 46601 � <br /> Statement of Variance Request: <br /> We request a special exception to the current SF-2 zoning to remodel an existing non-conforming triplex <br /> into a legal two family dwelling. The strict application ofthe current terms ofthe zoning ordinance will <br /> result in pradical difficulties in the use of the property because the current"illegal non-conforming' <br /> status prevents the Building Department from issuing a permit for any work on the property. Only a <br /> change to allow the two-family special exception will allow SBHF to renovate fihe property. We feel that <br /> it is not feasible for a private individuaE to successfully renovate this property as a single family home. <br /> Standards for Variance:(I.C.36-7-4-918.4) <br /> 1. Approvaf of this request will not be injurious to the public health,safety,morals,and general <br /> welfare because it will allow SBHF to plan, permit,and improve the property for two-famify <br /> residential use. The property is substandard and in need of substantial rehabilitation. <br /> 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property will not be affected in a substantially <br /> adverse manner because we will reduce the number of apartment units from 3 to 2. <br />