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Page 2 of 2 <br /> 575 North Brush College Road <br /> March 5, 2015 <br /> corridor as a transportation corridor. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows <br /> this area as Schools-Public and Private as well as Open Space. The permitted land uses in the M- <br /> 1 District are compatible with land uses to the east and south. The proposed zoning is compatible <br /> with adjacent zoning districts to the east and south. <br /> 2. Although the Comprehensive Plan shows this area as schools and open space, there is low <br /> potential for development of this site for schools, parks and open space given its proximity to the <br /> industrial areas and the intermodal ramp to the north and the potential future of North Brush <br /> College Road corridor expansion. An intense commercial/light industrial use in this proximity to <br /> the intermodal ramp would be an appropriate use for this site. <br /> 3. If the property is rezoned to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District and a change in use <br /> or other development occurs, the adjacent properties will have a buffer yard between the <br /> residential properties and the development in accordance with the regulations of the Zoning <br /> Ordinance. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> 1. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. <br /> PLAN COMMISSION ACTION <br /> 1. Section XXIX. of the City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance requires the Plan Commission to hold a <br /> public hearing on a rezoning request, and then forward its report and recommendation to the City <br /> Council for final approval. A motion to forward Calendar Number 15-09 to the City Council with <br /> a recommendation for approval is suggested. <br /> The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning and Sustainability <br /> Division, Department of Planning and Building Services, City of Decatur. <br /> Suzan M. Stickle <br /> Senior Planner <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Petition <br /> 2. Site Map <br /> I <br />