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the Area Board of Zoning Appeals to allow us to grow in a proportion that accounts <br />for about a 15% expansion of the current event. This is simply an effective business <br />plan, supported by significant effort that continues to work. Furthermore, the <br />events we stage bring revenue to boundaries far beyond Gates. We respect these <br />businesses and believe they are every bit as important to a vibrant South Bend <br />economy as ours. Gates Toyota will drive in excess of 3000 families to these events <br />in 2016. These customers come from counties outside of our immediate area and <br />they spend there money on more than just cars and trucks. <br />So to answer question 2, Will the proposed use injure or adversely affect the use of the <br />adjacent area or property values therein; <br />We believe our event will have a positive effect on surrounding businesses and the <br />answer to this finding of fact should be NO!! <br />(Third finding of fact) <br />3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in <br />which it is located and the land use authorized therein. <br />"CB "zoning does not permit the retail sales of automobiles at this location, thus <br />requiring the Special Exception request for the proposed use. At previous events <br />held in neighboring Mishawaka, Mr. Ginty, University Park Mall General Manager <br />said the following, and I quote, "The car sales not only benefit Gates, but thee• are a <br />huge traffic driver for the Mall and surrounding businesses on Grape Road. " <br />