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SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION 803 LINCOLNWAY WEST SOUTH BEND, IN 46616 PHONE(574)289-1066 FAx(574)289-4550 PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE November 13,2012 The Board of Zoning Appeals 125 S. Lafayette Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 To the Board of Zoning Appeals: South Bend Heritage Foundation is requesting approval of a Special Exception Use for construction of a single family home at 819 Oak Street.The property is located in Portage Township. The lot is currently zoned MF-1 which allows for construction of single family homes as a Special Exception Use. The existing home on the site will be demolished and a new home will be constructed on the same lot. To address the criteria in the ordinance: Why the Approval Will Not Be Injurious to the Public Health, Safety, Morals and General Welfare of the Community: The proposed single family use is conducive to neighborhood stability. A newly constructed home will increase the general welfare and the safety of the neighborhood. Why the Use of the Adjacent Property Will Not Be Affected in a Substantially Adverse Manner:The property will be occupied by one single family home. The surrounding property largely consists of single family homes that are similar to the proposed use. The proposed use will have a positive impact on the adjacent property by removing blighted structures and improving the property values in the area. Why the Strict Application of the Zoning Ordinance Will Present Practical Difficulties:The lot on which the special exception use will be located is too small to allow for the construction of a multi-family structure. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Please contact me or Anne Mannix at 288- 4369 if any additional information is required. Sincerely, Ault- Marco Mariani eighborW rkr CHARTERED MEMBER