24-26 Special Exception at 1110 North Huey Street

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Staff Report— BZA#0415-26 May 4, 2026 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 conversion will provide more housing units in the neighborhood and help to 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; Creating this two unit dwelling should not injure or adversely affect the uses or values of adjacent properties and the area around the building. The building is consistent with the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood as it currently exists, and this low- density residential use will also fit with the surrounding land uses. Adding an additional housing unit to the structure could potentially raise property values. (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; A two unit dwelling will complement the existing housing stock and match the scale and character of the neighborhood. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The petition is consistent with Objective H1.1 from the city's comprehensive plan, which is to encourage residential developments that contain a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. Analysis & Recommendation Analysis: This conversion of an existing single-family home that is consistent with the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood into a duplex will provide additional housing units. 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