2025-65 Ordinance Rezoning Property at 280 W North from B-2 Commercial District to R-6 Multiple Dwelling District

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r STAFF REPORT Decatur City Plan Commission Hearing Date September 4, 2025 Case No. 25-11 Property Location 280 W North Request Rezoning from B-2 Commercial District to R-6 Multiple Dwelling District Petitioner Annette Russo Representative Annette Russo BACKGROUND The subject site is approximately .11 acres that is located at 280 W North. The current owner is utilizing the space as an art studio but plans to sell it in the near future. The owner has a couple interested buyers and they are all requesting to have the property rezoned for a residential use. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Direction Existing Land Use Zoning Comprehensive Plan Subject Property Art Studio B-2 Mixed Use-Residential and Commercial North Commercial B-2 Mixed Use-Residential and Commercial South Parking lot B-2 Mixed Use-Residential and Commercial East Church Parking lot B-2 Mixed Use-Residential and Commercial West Residential R-6 Mixed Use-Residential and Commercial PROJECT DESCRIPTION The petitioner proposes to rezone the site from B-2 Commercial District to R-6 Multi Dwelling. The owner will be selling the property and would like to return the property to its original use as a residence. STAFF ANALYSIS The surrounding zoning and existing land uses include a mix of commercial and residential uses. According to the Macon County and City of Decatur Comprehensive Plan, this area is designated for Mixed Use- Commercial and Residential. The proposed R-6 zoning classification would be compatible with and supportive of the existing and planned land uses in the area. The subject site is located within a mixed use area and rezoning to R-6 Multiple Dwelling District is not expected to have any adverse impact on the surrounding area or the City as a whole. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.