Zoning & Special Exception - Property Located at 605 North Hickory Rd

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City's for the past several decades. The Petitioners desire to renovate the existing structures, have the option to add new structures and have outside storage for their clients. The outside storage would not be the primary use of the site. The existing building will be renovated both inside and on the exterior to allow a climate controlled environment. The requested number of Variances, reflects a situation that exists for renovation projects that are located in older neighborhoods. The building has existed for the past several decades and has been vacant for the past several years. The site pre -dates revised zoning ordinance developmental standards. The Petitioners would state that the approval of the above requested Variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community. As envisioned the proposed improvements will renovate the exterior of the existing structure, allow a re -use of a vacant building and add landscaping on -site where none presently exists. This will increase the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community. The Petitioners would also state that the use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the Variances will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner. The site as proposed will provide more screening, landscaping than has existed before. The proposed improvements should help to stabilize values for neighborhood properties adjacent to the site. The Petitioners would state that the strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property. The strict enforcement of the Ordinance would make any proposed improvements very restricted and create a situation where owners could do little to add value to their property. 9). If not clearly shown on the Preliminary Site Plan, a site plan showing the requested variances shall also be submitted. The Petitioners have supplied a site plan to help show the proposed improvements and reflect the Requested Variances and Special Exception. 10) If applicable, a detailed description and purpose of the Special Exception(s) being requested: The Petitioners are requesting approval of a Special Exception Use as allowed under Section 21 -03.07 (2)(B) of the City of South Bend Zoning Ordinance to allow for a Mini - Warehousing facility with outside storage on property zoned GB General Business District. 11) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of a Special Exception is met: The Petitioners would state that the proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare. The proposed Mini - Warehousing facility with outside storage should be an added convenience for patrons using the facility from the surrounding portion of South Bend and Mishawaka. The proposed use will allow for the renovation of an existing large commercial building that has been vacant for several years and with the proposed building improvements and additional site landscaping/screening should not have a negative impact on any of the surrounding properties or the community at large. The Petitioners would state that the proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein. The proposed Mini - Warehousing facility with outside Storage is centrally located to several types of residential uses both in the City of South Bend and Mishawaka. With the proposed screening and landscaping, values on adjacent properties should not be adversely affected. The Petitioners would state that the proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized.therein. Along this portion of Hickory Road in a major commercial node for two Cities, the proposed use is in keeping in character with of the district and the surrounding neighborhood. This proposed use will blend with the mixture of commercial uses in the Hickory Road and McKinley Avenue corridors. The Petitioners would state that the proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. The City Comprehensive plan shows that this portion of Hickory Road is appropriate for commercial development.