Special Exception - 4085 Meghan Beeler Court

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(3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the area. All properties within 1000' of the site are zoned LI Light Industrial District and are occupied by various commercial and industrial entities. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan (City Plan, 2004). Objective ED 1.2: Encourage reuse of abandoned and underutilized land and structures, and Objective ED 2: Retain existing businesses and attract new ones to the city. The Future Land Use Map identifies this area for light industrial development. 11. Petition of Charles S. Hayes Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends the Special Exception Use be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public. The proposed location of the cell tower is near the center of a 123 acre parcel. The parcel primarily consists of agricultural fields and mature deciduous forest. (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein. The proposed use will not affect surrounding uses or property values. The nearest off -site residential structure is over 1000' away. The absence of the required landscaping would not be relevant to any adjacent users since the base of the tower will be surrounded by mature trees on three sides, and shielded from Portage Avenue by the rear of Portage Manor's service buildings. (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein. The proposed use is consistent with the character of the area. The low density use of the large parcel is conducive to the placement of a cell tower. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan (City Plan, 2004). Objective ED 2.5: Support the development and enhancement of telecommunications infrastructure that serves current and future business needs. Sincerely, Matthew 2ap7rpuies, Planner SERVING ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, SOUTH BEND, LAKEVILLE, NEW CARLISLE, NORTH LIBERTY, OSCEOLA $ ROSELAND W W w s T1 o s E V H C O O N i r i v o i A ry A c o n i A g E A V L Au