2026-36 Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit Historic Neighborhood Preservation Use (Event Space) 357 West Decatur Street

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APPLICATION CRITERIA EVALUATION Staff have reviewed this application under the above noted criteria and find that the application meets intent of the above noted items. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request with the proposed Conditions of Approval include lot improvements, landscaping, and land use to bring the site into further compliance with City Code. In addition to site improvements, the property will comply with R6 Multi Family Zoning District regulations and development standards except as modified by the Conditional Use Permit. The buildings will comply with the provisions for commercial buildings, including applicable sections of the International Building Code. Staff recommend several conditions of approval for this permit. (a) The petition must brought before The Historical Sites &Architectural Commission and receive approval before being forwarded to the Decatur City Council. (b) Lot improvements, landscaping, and land use shall generally conform to the attached site plan. This will be a multi-phased renovation approach which will take several years. (c) No on-street parking will be allowed. (d) There will be a 100-person maximum occupancy for the wedding/event venue. (e) All R6 Zoning District standards and development regulations apply except modified by the permit. (f) The site plan must be approved by the Planning Division, Public Works, and the Fire Department. (g) All Building plans must be approved by the Building Inspections Division before any building permits can be issued. ALTERNATIVES Due to the level of deterioration of the current structure, it is the opinion of staff that there is likely no private alternative to the current proposal. It may be possible to find a public alternative, however, that would likely take years to arrange, and with the current state of deterioration and ongoing water damage, any public solution is unlikely to occur in time to save this historic property.