2026-22 Ordinance Rezoning Properties from R-5 Two Family Residence District to R-3 Single Family Residence District - 2500 West Main Street and 2506 West Main Street

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STAFF REPORT Decatur City Plan Commission Hearing Date May 7, 2026 Case No. 26-04 Property Location 2500 W Main Street& 2506 W Main Street Request Rezoning from R-5 Two Family Residence District to R-3 Single Family Residence District Petitioner John & Cindy Sellers Representative John Sellers BACKGROUND The subject site is approximately .50 acres in size and consists of 2 vacant lots. It is currently zoned R-5 Two Family Residence District. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Direction Existing Land Use Zoning Comprehensive Plan Subject Property Vacant R-5 Residential-Low Density North Vacant R-3 Residential-Low Density South Residential R-3 Residential—Low Density East Residential R-3 Residential-Low Density West Residential R-6 Residential—Low Density PROJECT DESCRIPTION The petitioner proposes to rezone the site from R-5 Two Family Residence District to an R-3 Single Family Residence District for consistent zoning to build a garage Any future development on the site will require a site plan submitted to the City for review and approval of the Department of Economic and Urban Development prior to the issuance of building permits. STAFF ANALYSIS The surrounding zoning districts include R-3 Single Family Residence District to the north, south, and east and R-6 Multiple Family Dwelling District to the west. According to the Macon County and City of Decatur Comprehensive Plan, this area is designated for Residential- Low Density. The proposed R-3 zoning would be compatible and consistent with the surrounding zoning and uses. The subject site is located within a residential district area, and the proposed rezoning from R-5 Two Family Residence to R-3 Single Family District is not expected to have an adverse effect on the surrounding area or the City as a whole.