18-55 Petition of the Area Board of Zoning Appeals for property located at 1715 S. Dale and 1717 S. Dale

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETITION FOR VARIANCE and/or SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PROPERTY INFORMATION: The property Tax Key Number(s) is/are: 018-7054-2044 and 018-7054-2045 The property address: 1715 S Dale Ave, South Bend IN 46613 S F P 13 2018 1717 S Dale Ave, South Bend IN 46613 If the application only includes a portion of the property listed above,provide the Legal Description for the petition area and the total site area: *1715 S Dale - 33 Ft NEnd Lot 89 90 Oak Park 2nd Add *1717 S Dale -38 Ft Mid Pt Lots 89-90 Oak Park 2nd Add VARIANCE INFORMATION: List each variance being requested. The variance request must specifically list the requirement and the desired request(e.g. From the required[enter requirement]to[enter request going to])Additional examples can be found on our website. Please conact the Staff if you need assistance. 1)Insert list of variances. *From the Minimum Lot Area for Two Family Dwellings of 6000'square feet to 5540'square feet. *From the required 25'Minimum Front Yard and Building Setback to 15' 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: Yes, The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare. We have 80 ft to work with. A rear yard variance would allow a full size vehicle to park in the driveway. (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: Yes. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner. The smaller Rear Yard will be made up by a normal sized front yard. A fense in the backyard could help (c) The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property: Yes. The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would mean a smaller house.A slightly smaller yard would ensure comfort and space inside the house. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE INFORMATION (if the petition does not include a Special Exception Use,please skip to next section): 1) The Special Exception Use(s)being requested : Construct duplex townhouse on two adjacent lots. 1715 S Dale Ave & 1717 S Dale Ave 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 will provide new and safe housing for two families (c) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein: The proposed use will help improve the values in the area. The proposed use will also help fill the empty lot's in the south side.