07-27-15 Agenda, Packet & Committee Meeting Notice

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I believe the proposed baseball training facility will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, moral standards, convenience or general welfare of the community as all activities will be conducted inside the building. This business will not create any noise, odor or visual obstructions for anyone in the area. I believe the proposed baseball training facility will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein mainly for the reasons outlined above. In fact, I think this facility will have a very positive effect on the surrounding area. This business will draw people from both Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan to this part of South Bend which will benefit the shopping and dining establishments located nearby. it should also be noted that our business hours will be 3:00pm to 8:00pm on weekdays and 10:00am to 6:00pm on weekends so will have very little impact on the properties nearby. I believe the proposed baseball training facility will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein. As part of the business plan I have visited similar facilities in Chicago, Detroit and New Jersey and without exception they are located in light industrial districts mainly because of the building requirements to conduct this type of activity (high ceilings with warehouse type wide open space). There are also smaller athletic training facilities located locally that operate in similar surroundings. Finally, I believe that the proposed baseball training facility will be compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. TVaea our con 'deration.