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The Special Use is located in the LI Light Industrial District. The proposed gymnastic studio is a supervised activity that is conducted inside the existing building with sufficient off street parking. (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein. The petitioner is proposing to use an existing building and parking lot. The gymnastics studio will not adversely affect the other uses permitted in the Light Industrial District. (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 proposed use is consistent with the character of the surrounding district. The gymnastics studio will be contained within an existing building, which is adaptable to a variety of uses. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. One of the objectives of The City of South Bend, Indiana Comprehensive Plan (November 2006) is to increase opportunities for youth to participate in artistic and cultural activities. The special exception for the gymnastics studio is consistent with this objective. The staff recommends approval of the variance request for parking. 14. Petition of Jeffery and Patricia Hoshaw. If the Zoning Administrator determines this use meets the criteria for Home Occupation in connection with which no mechanical or electrical equipment is used except such as is permissible for purely domestic and household purposes, the Staff recommends that the Special Use be sent to the County Council with a favorable recommendation. (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare. The portion of use related to gunsmith /gun shop is only a portion of the larger activity and will be contained indoors. Petitioner states that all vapor is vented through a high performance reclaim system. (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein. The petitioner states the items are small in size and would not be noticed by adjacent neighbors. Provided all work is conducted inside the dwelling or accessory structure, there should not be an impact on the adjacent area. (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 proposed use will be contained to the garage /workshop so it as to not impact the character of the area. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan for South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana (April 2002) makes no mention on specific uses and special uses. Sincerely, n .. Smith Planner SERVING ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, SOUTH BEND, LAKEVILLE, NEW CARLISLE, NORTH LIBERTY, OSCEOLA, & ROSELAND W W W.STJOSEPHC 0 U N TY IND I ANA. C OM