2017-32 Rezoning Property R-3 Single Family Residence District to O-1 Office District 4 and 12 Southland Drive

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: 4574 Page: 550 Excerpts from Plan Commission Meeting of June 1, 2017: Cal. No. 17-22 Petition of MICHAEL KEHART, to rezone property located at 4 and 12 SOUTHLAND DRIVE from R-3 Single Family Residence District to 0-1 Office District Mr. Tyus presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is approximately 0.14 acres and is located at 4 and 12 Southland Drive. The subject site consists of two (2) single family residential structures and a detached garage. The petitioner proposes to rezone from R-3 Single Family Residence District to 0-1 Office District which would allow for all those uses permitted in the 0-1 Office District. The surrounding zoning includes B-2 Commercial District to the north, B-3 Planned Shopping Center District to the east and R-3 Single Family Residence District to the south and west. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Residential-Low Density. The permitted uses in the 0-1 Office District are compatible with the commercial and office uses in the area. Although the Comprehensive Plan shows the subject site as Residential-Low Density, the site is adjacent to US Business Route 51 as well as commercial and office uses. The 0-1 Office District can create a transition area between the commercial uses and the residential uses. The proposed zoning is compatible with adjacent uses and zoning to the north and west with a mix of commercial and office uses present. US Business Route 51 is a well-traveled state route in the City. A zoning district more intensive than residential fronting this state route is appropriate for this site. The proposed 0-1 Office District is compatible with the other districts and uses along the route. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning Section XXIX. of the City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request, and then forward its report and recommendation to the City Council for final approval. A motion to forward Calendar Number 17-22 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr.Newton asked if an analysis has been done on how this affects property taxes if this is changed from two (2) residential properties to one (1) office property. Mr. Tyus said an analysis has not been done, however, staff feels the proposed zoning is compatible with the surrounding area. Mr. Michael Kehart,petitioner, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland, Mr. Kehart stated if this is approved by the Plan Commission and City Council that Hickory Point Bank & Trust is proposing a building at this location with a two (2) car drive-up facility. There were no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Frantz/Peck) to forward Calendar No. 17-22 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously.