Special Exception - 721 N. College

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STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS I.C. 36-7-4-918.4 (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; The proposed telecommunications tower would make no sounds, emit no odors, or generate any additional traffic in the area. The site would be uninhabited, and its installation would not change drainage patterns, or require sewer of water utilities. The proposed tower will improve public safety by providing space on the tower for public safety and law enforcement use, and improve the access and reliability of cellulaz phone coverage (including 911) in the azea. (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; New telecommunications towers aze permitted Special Exceptions in Light Industrial districts. The proposed tower will not adversely affect or disrupt the adjoining properties in any manner. It will only disturb an 81' by 110' leased parcel of land on a commercial property. (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; and, The district is zoned Light Industrial. The proposed site is a vacant parcel on a commercial property that is adjacent to properties that are classified and being used either for commercial or industrial purposes. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive plan. The proposed tower would facilitate wireless telecommunications services to the residents and business of South Bend. The proposed tower will comply with South Bend's tower development standards, and it will be constructed to co-locate four wireless communications providers thereby reducing the need for additional towers in the azea.