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Special Exception - if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. (1)The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: (3)The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: (4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: Criteria for Decision Making We are proposing the development of a student housing community, which is what the property is currently used for today. To those that may argue that Shared Housing challenges the moral standards of South Bend, we would note that several other properties in the area function effectively and morally with Shared Housing in place. These properties include Campus Court, Irish Flats, Irish Row, and The Foundry. We believe the proposed project will increase the property values of the adjacent area. This project will involve a significant investment to improving the quality of residences at this location. There will also be better ingress and egress throughout the site (versus the current property - Campus View), which should also benefit the adjacent areas. The site is currently used for student housing and we're not proposing a change to that use. We're also proposing a set of building structures that are at most three stories tall, which is also in-line with the character of the district. Chapter 4 of the CP: "Keeping South Bend citizens in a safe and affordable housing of choice requires a unique partnership between local government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector". We completely agree. During their years at Notre Dame University, students are a critical component of the South Bend community. They deserve housing options that are safe and affordable. By providing a project at this location and with this unit mix we will be able to offer secure housing to students at a price point they can’t find at adjacent competing properties.