2015-02 AMENDING B-3 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT 3070 North Water

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I I Page 2 of 2 3070 North Water Street January 8,2015 4. The total number of parking spaces as approved by the B-3 amendment in June of 2014 was 832. With the location of the fuel center as it was actually constructed, there will be a reduction of 15 parking spaces. The spaces approved to be located along the west side of the fuel center area will no longer be provided. Kroger's current plan adds five (5) parallel parking spaces adjacent to the ATM stacking spaces. The proposed parallel spaces and approved stacking spaces are only separated by a 2.5 foot painted median. Staff believes j these may be more detrimental than beneficial to the overall operation of the site and recommend these five (5) spaces be removed from the plan. The total number of parking spaces for the entire subject site will now be 817. STAFF ANALYSIS 1. The proposed amendment to the B-3 is consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and general area. The shopping center has been located in the area since the 1960s and does not appear to have had an adverse effect on the neighborhood or general area. 4 2. The B-3 is consistent with the intent of the approved B-3, its amendments and the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The B-3 plan has been reviewed and approved by the City's Technical Review Committee, Planning,Engineering and Fire. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1. Staff recommends approval of the B-3 amendment with the following conditions: a. The five parallel parking spaces adjacent to the ATM stacking spaces shall be removed from the plan. b. The dwarf variety of the burning bush may be used as long as the height or spread at time of installation is 24 inches. c. Existing grading shall be provided on sheet C1.2 prior to the petition being heard by City Council. PLAN COMMISSION ACTION 1. According to section XIII.F. of the Zoning Ordinance the Plan Commission shall review the application at a public hearing and will make findings concerning the consistency of the application with the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and other land development regulations. Based on the findings,the Plan Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council. A motion to forward Calendar Number 15-02 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning and Sustainability Division, Department of Planning and Building Services,City of Decatur. Suzan M. Stickle Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS 1. Petition 2. Location Map I 3. Site Plan i