Bill 22-16 6100 Nimtz Parkway Rezone-Blackthorn Golf Course & Hotel

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ATTACHMENT — Variances Rezoning Petition by Acquisition Group, LLC (Owner) 6100 Nimtz Parkway, South Bend, IN 46628 21 -03.05 (b) (4): Proposing to construct a 6 -story Hotel building as high as 80', whereas a maximum of fifty feet (50') is permitted in the "CB- District ". The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because it will be constructed in strict accordance with currently published building codes and the use will help to promote economic development and tourism in South Bend and the region. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because, as currently zoned, the building could be as high as 85'. The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance provision would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because the existing topography is such that a larger building footprint would unnecessarily disturb more open space than is necessary. 21 -07.01 (d) (1): Proposing less than one (1) interior landscape island for every fifteen (15) parking spaces, as otherwise required The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because the parking lot will otherwise meet all currently published rules, regulations and standards. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because proposing the parking lot with a "compact" footprint will aid in screening in from adjoining properties. The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance provision would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because we are attempting to minimize walking distance for hotel guests, while providing ample screening from adjoining properties and public right -of -way by preserving existing mature vegetation.