2018-04 Rezoning Property from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District 2152 E Prairie

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STAFF REPORT Decatur City Plan Commission Hearing Date February 1, 2018 Case No. 18-02 Property Location 2152 East Prairie Street Request Rezoning at 2152 East Prairie Street from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District Petitioner Larry Stanley Representative N/A BACKGROUND The subject site is a vacant lot of approximately 6,080 square feet located at 2152 East Prairie Street. This subject site is zoned R-3 Single Family Residence District. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Direction Existing Land Use Zoning Comprehensive Plan Subject Property Vacant R-3 Residential-Low Density North Commercial B-2 Retail South Single Family Residences, R-3,B-1 Residential-Low Density, Financial Institution Retail East Vacant B-1 Retail West Single Family Residences R-3 Residential-Low Density PROJECT DESCRIPTION The petitioner proposes to rezone the subject site from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District. STAFF ANALYSIS The surrounding zoning includes B-2 Commercial District to the north, B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District to the east and south, 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 proposed B-1 zoning would be compatible with adjacent zoning and uses to the north, east and south. The subject site is located within a mixed-use area and rezoning to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District should have no adverse effect on the general area or the City as a whole. If the property were to be developed for a commercial use in the future, a buffer yard with screening would be required along the west property line in order to protect the abutting residential use. Since the site is located on a corner lot, a 25 foot setback would also be required along the east and south property lines.