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Excerpts from Plan Commission Meeting Minutes December 4,2014 <br /> Cal.No. 14-38 Petition of IMPERIAL DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC,to rezone property <br /> located in the 3100 Block of EAST MOUND ROAD from R-6 Multiple <br /> Dwelling District to B-2 Commercial District. <br /> Ms. Stickle was sworn in by Mrs. Althoff. <br /> Ms. Stickle presented the recommendation of staff: <br /> The subject site is approximately 3.8 acres and is located in the 3100 Block of East Mound Road. <br /> The site is currently zoned R-6 Multiple Dwelling District and undeveloped. <br /> The petitioner proposes to rezone from R-6 Multiple Dwelling District to B-2 Commercial <br /> District to allow for all those uses permitted in the B-2 Commercial District. <br /> The surrounding zoning includes B-2 Commercial District to the north and west, R-1 Single <br /> Family Residence District to the east and 0-1 Office District to the south and west. The Macon <br /> County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Residential-Low Density. The <br /> permitted land uses in the B-2 District are compatible with the land uses to the east and west. <br /> The proposed zoning is compatible with adjacent zoning districts to the north, south and west. <br /> Although the Comprehensive Plan shows this area as residential, staff believes there is low <br /> potential for development of this site for residential given its proximity to the Railroad and <br /> intersection of East Mound Road and IL Route 48. A commercial use in close proximity to an <br /> intersection with a state route and a railroad would be an appropriate use for this site. <br /> If the property is rezoned to B-2 Commercial District and development ,occurs, the adjacent <br /> properties will have a buffer yard between the residential properties and'the development in <br /> accordance with the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. <br /> 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 14-38 to the City Council <br /> with a recommendation for approval is suggested. <br /> Mr.Newton asked that if the property was rezoned,would the driveway be used off to the side. <br /> Ms. Stickle responded that it depends on what is approved by Public Works. <br /> It was moved and seconded(Harris/Smith)to forward Calendar No. 14-38 to the City Council <br /> with a recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> I <br /> i <br />