2024-17 Ordinance Rezoning Property from B-2 Commercial District to R-6 Multiple Dwelling District – 425 and 443 North Edward Street

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STAFF REPORT Decatur City Plan Commission Hearing Date February 1, 2024 Case No. 24-02 Property Location 443 North Edward Street Request Rezoning from B-2 Commercial District to R-6 Multiple Dwelling District Petitioner Cordaryl Patrick, Director of Economic& Community Development BACKGROUND The subject site contains a single-family residence and a detached garage on an approximately 0.12-acre site. The subject site is currently zoned B-2 Commercial District. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Direction Existing Lang! Use Zoning Comprehensive Plan Subject Property Single-Family Residence B-2 Mixed -Use Commercial/Residential North Commercial B-2 Mixed -Use Commercial/Residential South Single-Family Residence B-2 Mixed -Use Commercial/Residential East Commercial B-2 Mixed -Use Commercial/Residential West Vacant R-6 Mixed -Use Commercial/Residential PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City is selling the property owner a tract of land to the west which is zoned R-6 District. It is preferred that all the property be zoned one district. STAFF ANALYSIS The surrounding zoning districts include B-2 Commercial District to the north, south and east and R-6 Multiple Dwelling District to the west. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Flan shows this area as Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential. The proposed R-6 zoning would be compatible and consistent with the surrounding zoning and uses. The subject site is located within a mixed-use area and rezoning to R-6 Multiple Dwelling District should have no adverse effect on the general area or the City as a whole. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request. PLAN COMMISSION ACTION Section XXIX. 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 a final decision. A motion to