Special Exception - 3226 E. Jefferson Blvd.

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Area Board of Zoning Appeals August 31, 2014 Page 2 • The garage, driveway, and two - vehicle parking pad on the property provides adequate parking for staff and dropping off and picking up children. The approval of this variance will not affect in a substantially adverse manner the use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance for the following reasons: • We are not proposing any external changes to the property to accommodate the child care facility. • Other than play equipment in the backyard, there will be no exterior appearance or signs which show that a child care facility is being operated on the property. • The intended use is compatible with the current mixture of Office Buffer, SFl and SF2 properties in the neighborhood. • The proposed use is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of St Joseph County Ordinance: 9495 -04 section 21- 02.01. Strict adherence to the zoning ordinance will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property for the following reasons: • Strict adherence to the zoning ordinance would deprive the petitioners of privileges enjoyed by child care facility owners of similarly zoned properties in the neighboring area. • Strict adherence to the zoning ordinance would limit access to early learning opportunities in a community where such services are greatly needed. • The practical difficulties that would be created without the variance could not be alleviated by some other feasible alternative. In conclusion, we are not proposing any changes to the structural appearance of the property. Adequate parking is available and the existing public services will not be significantly affected. If our requests for the variances are granted, it would not adversely affect the character, livability, or development of properties or the surrounding area, nor would it be detrimental to the public welfare or contrary to adopted plans or development policies. In fact, we believe a favorable response to our petition will result in a child care facility that will benefit the community at large by providing an environment where a child's emotional, physical, and cognitive needs can be met in a family friendly environment. Thanks in advance for your fair assessment of our request. Sincerely, Prentiss Jones Jr. and Date: 69- 03—/(1 Ellen C Haron -Jones Date: