2015-09 REZONING PROPERTY R-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO M-1 INTENSE COMMERCIAL / LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT 575 N. Brush College

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of March 5,2015: Cal. No. 15-09 Petition of MY SHIPPING PLACE, LTD to rezone property located at 575 NORTH BRUSH COLLEGE ROAD from R-3 Single Family Residence District to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District. Ms. Suzy Stickle was sworn in by Mrs. Janet Poland. Ms. Stickle presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is approximately 7.5 acres and is located at 575 North Brush College Road. The site is the former Brush College Elementary School and is currently zoned R-3 Single Family Residence District. The petitioner proposes to rezone from R-3 Single Family Residence District to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District to allow for all those uses permitted in the M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District. The surrounding zoning immediately adjacent to the parcel includes B-2 Commercial District to the south and east, and R-3 Single Family Residence District to the north and west. There is also a significant amount of M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial to the north and west and plans are to develop the corridor as a transportation corridor. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Schools-Public and Private as well as Open Space. The permitted land uses in the M-1 District are compatible with land uses to the east and south. The proposed zoning is compatible with adjacent zoning districts to the east and south. Although the Comprehensive Plan shows this area as schools and open space, there is low potential for development of this site for schools, parks and open space given its proximity to the industrial areas and the intermodal ramp to the north and the potential future of North Brush College Road corridor expansion. An intense commercial/light industrial use in this proximity to the intermodal ramp would be an appropriate use for this site. If the property is rezoned to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District and a change in use or other development occurs, the adjacent properties will have a buffet yard between the residential properties and the development in accordance with the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Section XXIX. of the City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance 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 final approval. A motion to forward Calendar Number 15-09 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. Tony Caccomo, representative, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Caccomo stated the intended use for this property is to turn it into a commercial baking facility. He said this is an appropriate use for this property. The site, building and location fit.