2017-35 Rezoning Property R-1 Single Family Residence District to M-1 Intense Commercial Light Industrial District 3550 North 27th St

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Meeting of June 1, 2017: Cal. No. 17-21 Petition of CLOYD D BOLT, to rezone property located at 3550 NORTH 27TH STREET from R-1 Single Family Residence District to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District. Mr. Tyus presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is approximately 1.14 acres and is located at 3550 North 27th Street. The subject site has an approximated 5,000 square foot industrial structure. The subject site was annexed to the City of Decatur in March of 1975 and was automatically zoned R- 1 Single Family Residence District as required by State Statute and the Zoning Ordinance. The property was not rezoned at that time. The property has operated with industrial and commercial uses prior to and since its annexation into the City. The petitioner proposes to rezone from R-1 Single Family Residence District to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District which would allow for all those uses permitted in the M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District. The surrounding zoning includes M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District to the north and west and R-3 Single Family Residence District to the east and B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District to the south and east. There are railroad tracks immediately adjacent to the south and east of the property and these railroad tracks run alongside Illinois Route 48. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Employment. The permitted uses in the M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District are compatible with employment as shown in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed zoning is compatible with adjacent zoning and uses to the north and west as well as with the commercial to the south and east. The subject site is separated from the residential area to the east by the railroad tracks and Illinois Route 48. The subject site is located within an industrial area and has operated as such for a number of decades and rezoning to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District should have no adverse effect on the general area or the City as a whole. 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 17-21 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. Cloyd Bolt,petitioner, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Bolt stated he was unware the zoning was still residential and the need arose to put the property up for sale. He would like to rezone from R-1 Single Family Residence District to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District. Mr. Bruce Frantz asked if Mr. Bolt thought this was the right zoning for this property. Mr. Bolt stated the realtor made the suggestion to him. Mr. Tyus said this zoning is compatible with the area. There were no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Newton/Frantz)to forward Calendar No. 17-21 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. Motion carried 6-0-1.