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Staff Report — BZA#0028-20 September 8, 2020 The petitioner is seeking a Special Exception to allow: heavy industrial uses in the I Industrial 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; As the proposed use is in an area comprised exclusively of industrial uses, a heavy industrial use should 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; As the entire adjacent area is zoned as an I Industrial District with industrial land uses, a modest heavy industrial use should not adversely affect the surrounding area. (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 proposed use of heavy industry is consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the surrounding land uses. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. City Plan (2006) Objective ED2 recommends the city "Retain existing businesses and recruit new ones to the city'. Allowing heavy industry use on this site will help recruit a new business to the city in an appropriately located area. Analysis: The current zoning of all neighboring properties is I Industrial and the subject property is located in an industrial park. This is a suitable location for heavy industrial uses, which should not negatively impact the broader community and should help recruit a new business to the city. 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 3 of 3