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Home My Public Portal AboutSpecial Exception Use Application-2022-8-17BZA -- __________________ Address: ____________________________________ Date Submitted: ____________ City of Richmond Special Exception Application Department of Infrastructure & Development 50 North 5th Street Richmond, IN 47374 For questions, contact: Ian Vanness, City Planner ivanness@richmondindiana.gov (765) 983-7217 Joanne Buroker, Planning Tech vburoker@richmondindiana.gov (765) 983-7235 Applicability A Special Exception is only available for uses listed as "special exceptions" in the two-page layouts in Article 2: Zoning Districts. These are uses that are permitted upon approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The procedure for filing a Variance of Use with the Board of Zoning Appeals is as follows: 1. Pre-application meeting with the Zoning Administrator (City Planner) 2. Submit an application 28 days before the next Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. 3. Zoning Administrator will notify all interested parties of the public hearing by a minimum of 10 days before the hearing. 4. Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing A complete application contains the following: 5. Completed and signed application (hard copy, digital copy, or online application) a. Owner Certification 6. Site plan (to include but not limited to the following): a. All existing and proposed structure(s) b. Elevation of proposed construction, indicating the height of all structure(s) c. Entire lot dimensions d. Adjacent street(s) e. Distances from structure(s) to property lines f. Distance between structure(s) g. Labelled property lines h. Labelled recorded easements i. All existing and proposed landscaped areas 7. $50 application fee (to be paid upon submittal – payment does not guarantee approval) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the request is complete. Staff will not perform work required to provide missing information. Page | 2 Meeting Information Time/Date: 5:30 PM, 2nd Wednesday of each month Location: Richmond Council Chamber, 3rd Floor – Municipal Building, 50 North 5th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 Meeting Structure: - Roll Call - Pledge of Allegiance - Minutes - Proof of Publication - New Business (Special Exception public hearing – public comment) - Old Business (TABLED variances/special exceptions from previous meetings) - Adjournment REMINDER – applicant or certified agent must be present at the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing. *Failure to appear may result in the dismissal of the Application. Applicant/Agent Responsibilities: 1. Attend the meeting to discuss the application and answer potential questions. 2. Speak to proposed Findings of Fact in application. 3. The presenter may also consider addressing the following questions in relation to the property and variance request: i. How does the proposed use adhere to Special Exceptions permitted in the zoning district? How does it support the long-term planning and positive development of that district? ii. What are the unique characteristics of the property with respect to lot size, shape, topography, and location that support the proposed use? iii. What other options are available? Why were these options not chosen? iv. How will approval of the Special Exception protect the public interest? In particular, how it will impact sensitive public resources and/or adjacent properties? v. How is granting this Special Exception consistent with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance? In particular, how will it meet the purpose of the zoning district(s) in which the property is located? Special Exception: “The authorization of a use that is designated as such by this ordinance as being permitted in the district concerned if it meets special conditions, is found to be appropriate and upon application, is specifically authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals.” – City of Richmond’s UDO, Article 11 – Definitions Page | 3 Contact Information Person Name Address Phone Number Email Applicant Property Owner Contractor Property Information Address: ___________________________________________ Parcel Number: ______________________ Current Zoning: ___________________________ Current Use: _________________________ Subdivision Name (if applicable): ______________________ Proposed Use: ________________________ Overlay District (if applicable): _______________ Two-Mile Fringe: ☐ Yes ☐ No Has the property ever been granted a Variance or Special Exception before?: ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, please list the year, case #, and variance/special exception description: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special Exception Information Is the proposed use listed under the “Special Exception Use” category of the subject property’s zoning district in Article 2: Zoning Districts of the Unified Development Ordinance? ☐ Yes ☐ No Describe the Special Exception and the reasons for this request, including both existing and proposed uses. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page | 4 Proposed Findings of Fact 1.) The Special Exception IS _______ IS NOT _______ consistent with the purpose of the zoning district and the Richmond Comprehensive Plan because: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.) The Special Exception WILL _______WILL NOT _______be injurious to the public health safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.) The Special Exception IS _______ IS NOT _______ in harmony with all adjacent land uses because: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.) The Special Exception WILL _______WILL NOT _______ alter the character of the district because: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.) The Special Exception WILL _______WILL NOT _______adversely impact property value because: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page | 5 Applicant Certification I hereby certify that the above information and accompanying documents are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of submitted data may invalidate any approval of this document. I further understand that this completed application must be filed and fees paid at least twenty-eight (28) days prior to the next scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________ DATE: _________________ Owner Certification This is to certify that the undersigned is/are the owner(s) of the real estate described in said application, and hereby acknowledge(s) and agree(s) _________________________________ is duly authorized to present said application before the City of Richmond, IN Board of Zoning Appeals. I swear or affirm under penalties for perjury that the above representations are true and correct. _____________________________ _________________________________ Signature Printed Name _____________________________ _________________________________ Signature Printed Name STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF___________________________________. Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for _____________________________County, in the State of Indiana, personally appeared ________________________________________and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument this ______________ day of ____________, 20______. __________________________ Notary Public My commission expires __________________________