05-28-14 Council Agenda & Packet

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(b) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; and: The properly directly adjacent and to the East rear of the subject parcel is currently used as parking and landscaping is legal non - conforming. Relief ifgranted will provide a visual balance .for the parcel anti adjacent uses. The existing property is .served by a pre- existing fence line along the North - F- W property line. (c) The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property: The strict application of the terms of this ordinance as it applies to the subject lot will detract, f •om the quality of life of the tenants and adjacent property owners. The IUSB area will benefit ji-om this petition as additional off - street parking will be provided to the tenants of The Annex at IUSB thus, an overall reduction oJbehicles utilizing parking on the public street. The petition includes a reduction and request for relief from the landscape ordinance. The property is unique and will require a landscaping schedule that takes into account the toprographical grade change from the adjacent street. The landscaping schedule as proposed will serve to protect the tenants of the The Annex at ISUB via clear Zine -of- sight. The pre - existing fence line along the EX property line to the North will he maintained in a workmanlike manner and continue to serve as a buffer to the adjacent North property. 9) If not clearly shown on the Preliminary Site Plan, a site plan showing the requested variances shall also be submitted. 10) If applicable, a detailed description and purpose of the Special Exception(s) being requested: Insert text 11) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of a Special Exception is met: (a) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare: Insert text (b) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein: Insert text (c) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; and: Insert text (d) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. Insert text 12) In the case of a Special Exception, the petitioner shall be held to the representations made on the Preliminary Site Plan. 13) Applications for subdivisions should be obtained from the office of the Area Plan Commission. 14) Attached, and made a part of this PETITION, is: (a) a list of names and addresses of all property owners, and the tax key numbers for all properties within 300 feet of the petition property; (b) addressed, stamped envelopes for all property owners within 300 feet of the petition property. CONTACT PERSON: Doug Merritt 115.5. Muin Street, Suite 203 Mishawaka. M 46544 574 - 257 -295.1 dm(@prgfess ion alperm its. cot; n Signature(s) of all property owner(s), or signature of Attorney for all property owner(s):