07-23-12 Council Agenda & Packet

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of multi-tenant facilities by not only allowing a freestanding identification sign for the property, but also allowing building identification signs (wall, canopy, window, etc.) for each tenant. The petitioner has a clearly visible monument-style sign with room reserved for tenant names. The staff would suggest that a creative approach to building identification signs that would help guide visitors once they enter the site, would be a better approach. 13. The petition of Trinity Senior Living Communities, Sanctuary at Holy Cross. The staff recommends approval of the variances. The intent of the restrictions on residential signs is to buffer and protect surrounding residential properties from excessive and brightly lit signs. Foundation Center was designed as a mixed-use development. Neighboring properties are zoned B Business and C Commercial, with other properties in the development zoned R-2 and M. Sign requirements are generally less restrictive in these other districts. Staff would note that building/wall signs are typically allowed for institutional buildings which are usually located in non-residential areas. 15. The petition of Sam and Linda Quaye. The staff recommends denial of all variances. The staff supports accommodating in-fill redevelopment and the practical use of land. The combination of the variances, the use, and the location of the existing buildings makes this site, in the staff's opinion, unworkable for the intended uses. Comments from the County Engineer noted that the parking spaces on the north cannot be accessed directly from Dreamwold Avenue, further reducing the number of spaces that can be placed on the site. According to this site plan, the septic system is located in an unspecified area south of the parking spaces on the north. Paving is not allowed over a septic system. The Health Department has not seen a solution where a properly sized septic system will fit on the parcels shown in the site plan. Special Exce tion I Special Use A special use may only be granted upon making a written determination and adopting appropriate Findings of Fact, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing, that: (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. 14. The petition of South Bend Heritage Foundation, Inc. Based on information available prior to the Board meeting, the Staff recommends that the Special Exception Use be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; This parking lot is designed to support the adaptive reuse of the Rushton Building. Required landscaping and access drives will protect the convenience and general welfare. SERVING ST, JOSEPH COUNTY, SOUTH BEND, LAKEVILLE, NEW CARLISLE, NORTH LfBERTY, OSCEOLA, & ROSELAND w W W.STJOSEFRCOU NTYIN DIANA COM