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Staff Report— BZA#0020-20 July 6, 2020 Criteria for Decision Making: Special Exception The petitioner is seeking a Special Use to allow: A 2 unit dwelling in a U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 District A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, 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; Approval of the Special Exception will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community. The scale of the proposed duplex is comparable to a single family home and will be used for residential use. Reactivating a vacant lot will provide more residents to the neighborhood which will increase safety and the general welfare of the community. 2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; Adding a duplex on a currently vacant lot adjacent to parcels zoned NC Neighborhood Center should not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values. The addition of the duplex will further the work being done in the neighborhood to provide more residential opportunities. New construction that fits the scale of the current residential properties should strengthen nearby property values. 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 current context of the neighborhood provides a mix of single family homes, duplexes and small commercial properties along Portage Ave. This duplex will be consistent with the character of the district and neighborhood in both uses and style of construction. 4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan recommends "Encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. (Policy H1.1)This proposed duplex is in line with the recommendation from the Comprehensive Plan by helping establish a mix of housing types. Analysis & Recommendation Analysis: The proposed construction of a duplex will further complement the wide range of development occurring currently in the NNN, as well as providing more diverse housing types for residents. Staff Recommendation: Based on the information provided prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends the Board send the petition to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation as presented. SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Page of