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Staff Report—BZA#0011-20 June 8, 2020 <br /> (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will <br /> not be affected in a substantially adverse manner <br /> The majority of surrounding properties are baseball facilities owned by the petitioner. The <br /> variance for the reduced front setback should not be affect the use or value of adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> (3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical <br /> difficulties in the use of the property <br /> Due to the depth of the lots and nature of the street, strict application would create practical <br /> difficulties in the use of the property. <br /> (4) The variance granted is the minimum necessary <br /> The parking lot has been laid out in a manner to most efficiently use the existing area to <br /> minimize the variance request needed. <br /> (5) The variance does not correct a hardship cause by a former or current owner of <br /> the property <br /> The rural nature of the street and it's general location is not a hardship created by the <br /> current or past owners of the property. <br /> Analysis & Recommendation <br /> Analysis: Due to the remote location of the facility, the proposed use and setback are <br /> appropriate for the area and consistent with the intent of the ordinance. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Based on the evidence available prior to the public hearing, the staff <br /> recommends the Board send the Special Exception to the Common Council with a favorable <br /> recommendation and approve the variance, as presented. <br /> SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Page 4 of 4 <br />