2017-50 Rezoning Property From B-3 Planned Shopping Ctr District to O-1 Office District 960 E Mound Rd

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Meeting of September 7, 2017: Cal. No. 17-39 Petition of KANE-YEH FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AN ILLINOIS LTD. PARTNERSHIP, to rezone property located at 960 EAST MOUND ROAD from B-3 Planned Shopping Center District to 0-1 Office District. Ms. Stickle presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is approximately 1.33 acres and is located at 960 East Mound Road and is currently undeveloped. The subject site was rezoned to B-3 Planned Shopping Center District in 1982 and was to serve as part of the commercial area for a greater development that was to include a residential subdivision. The petitioner proposes to rezone from B-3 Planned Shopping Center District to 0-1 Office District which would allow for all those uses permitted in the O-1 Office District. The surrounding zoning includes R-1 Single Family Residence District to the north, south and west and B-3 Planned Shopping Center District to the east. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Retail. The permitted uses in the O-1 Office District are compatible with Retail as shown in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed zoning is compatible with adjacent zoning and uses in all directions. Rezoning the subject site to O-1 Office District will make it more easily developed and create a district that is a little more compatible with the surrounding uses. The proposed rezoning of the subject site should have no adverse effect on the adjacent properties 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 17-39 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. Ed Flynn, representative, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Flynn stated the petitioner is proposing to open an optometry clinic and would like to rezone the property. There were no questions and no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Newton/Peoples) to forward Calendar No. 17-39 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously.