15-26 Special Exception at 1245 East Madison Street

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Criteria for Decision Making 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: This is simply a 2 unit dwelling (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: The dwelling will take the place of the existing inferior dwelling. As such, the surrounding properties will likely enjoy an increased property value. (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: The dwelling will be constructed mostly to resemble a detached home. (4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: This construction helps address the "missing middle" while still maintaining the character of the neighborhood.