HomeMy WebLinkAboutBill No. 23-23 Ordinance Approving a Petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals for the Property Located at 3003 Lincolnway WestI
Staff Report -BZA#0l96-23 August 7, 2023
Property Information
Location : 3003 LINCOLNWAY and the LOT WEST of 3003 LINCOLNWAY
Owner: SALAMEH RAMADAN AND TAMI-LYN
Project Summary
Have a U-haul rental lot. Use the Vibrant Places grant to assist with project.
Requested Action
Special Exception : Vehicle Sales or Rental
Site Location
Staff Recommendation
Based on the information available prior to the public hearing , the Staff recommends the Board
send the petition to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation .
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Proposed Site Plan
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Criteria for Decision Making: Special Exception
A Special Use may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the
evidence presented at a public hearing, that:
1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort,
community moral standards, convenience or general welfare;
The proposed use should not be injurious to the public health , safety , or general welfare of
the community . The site is located along a commercial corridor. With proper buffering , the
use is appropriate to the area.
2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or
property values therein;
With proper landscaping and buffering , the proposed use should not adversely impact the
use or value of the adjacent properties . The property will be brought up to the current
development standards for the use and district.
3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is
located and the land uses authorized therein;
While auto-related uses are often not compatible with the NC Neighborhood Center District,
this area is a heavily traveled commercial corridor. This property is in close proximity to
properties zoned C Commercial and I Industrial.
4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The West Side Main Streets Plan (2015), an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan ,
encourages restoration of the historic walkable development pattern along Lincolnway West.
This site , located at the Bendix Node ,changes from urban to suburban and is less walkable
due to the heavy traffic , as well as the proximity to the commercial and industrial traffic.
Analysis & Recommendation
Analysis: The proposed use as a vehicle rental facility is compatible with the surrounding area .
The site is in close proximity to the Bendix node which is occupied by commercial and industrial
uses . The site will be brought up to the current standards which will improve traffic safety ,
landscaping , and other site conditions .
Staff Recommendation: Based on the information available prior to the public hearing, the
Staff recommends the Board send the petition to the Common Council with a favorable
recommendation .
Ftled in C~rk's Office
AUG O9 202'.I
DAWN M. JONES
CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN
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