17-24 Special Exception at 922 E Colfax Ave.

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Staff Report—BZA#0254-24 April 1, 2024 Criteria for Decision Making:Special Exception 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; The proposed use should not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare of the community. A group residence aligns with the intent of NC districts to support a mixture of commercial uses and higher density dwelling units. (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; The proposed use should not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values. The property was formerly used as a dementia day services center, and the new use as an unlicensed residential care facility should similarly interact with the surrounding neighborhood in a low impact manner. (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 group residence will be consistent with the character of the district and neighborhood in both use and style of construction. Colfax Avenue is a mixed use corridor and the group residence will offer multiple dwelling units in a structure that is suitable for the use. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The petition is consistent with the City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (2006) Objective H1.1: Encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. Analysis & Recommendation Analysis: This group residence will be consistent with the character of the neighborhood in both use and style of construction. Colfax Avenue is a mixed use corridor and the group residence will offer multiple dwelling units in a structure that is suitable for the use. The group residence will meet the intent of the Comprehensive Plan by supporting a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. Staff Recommendation: Based on the information available prior to the public hearing, Staff recommends the Board send the Special Exception to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Filed in Clerk's Office APR 0 7 20211 Bianca Tirade City Clerk, Scull ii:n(l. !'.! SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Page 3 of 3