19-25 Special Exception at 906, 912, 914, and 918 Dubail Avenue and 1703, 1705, and 1711 Dale Avenue

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Staff Report— BZA#0321-25 5, 2025 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; Approval of this Special Exception should not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community. The project will feature newly constructed duplexes designed to be similar to the built form of the surrounding area. The construction of two unit dwellings on vacant parcels 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; New duplex construction should not injure or adversely affect the uses or values of adjacent properties and the area around the buildings. The project is designed to blend with the built form of the surrounding area and will bring new residents to the area, providing housing on lots that are currently vacant. (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 duplexes will further complement the existing housing stock, matching the scale and built form of the neighborhood and providing infill housing on vacant lots. The proposed use will provide more housing options for residents. (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: The construction of new duplexes that are consistent with the built form of the surrounding neighborhood will bring new residents to the area and provide additional housing on lots that are currently vacant. 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. SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Page 3 of 3