Special Excepton - 1731 S Franklin

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Petitioner: GM2B, LLC Mark Gendel 1835 S. Franklin Street South Bend, Indiana 46613 (574) 220 -7772 Property in Petition: 1731 S. Franklin Street South Bend, Indiana 46613 Variance requested: Special Exception for a crematory in a light industrial district in an existing building. This facility will be used by funeral homes only and will not be open to the general public. 1. Why the approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community. Less pollutants than a Wood Fired Stove or Fireplace. Considered a Minor Source, unregulated by the Federal Government, Permitted by the State of Indiana. 2. Why the use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner. Area is zoned Light Industrial, adjoining areas have always been subjected to Light Industrial Zoning. Only a couple of vehicles per day are anticipated to use the facility. 3. Why the strict application of the terms of the zoning ordinance will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property. Light Industrial is where cremation equipment should be used. How could Office, LB, and CB be a permitted use and not Light Industrial? 4. Is the proposed use compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan? Yes, It is compatible with the comprehensive plan of the city. Owner is same as -Petitioner Zoning Classification is Light Industrial (as currently zoned) with a special exception for a crematory. Property is located in Portage Township.