2013-49 AMENDING B-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - 1818 SOUTH AIRPORT PLAZA

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of May 2,2013: Cal. No. 13-14 Petition of THE KROGER COMPANY, to amend the B-2 Commercial District Planned Unit Development(PUD) located at 18 18 SOUTH AIRPORT PLAZA. Mrs. Stewart presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is located at 1818 South Airport Plaza Drive and is Curren ly developed as a 62,126 square foot grocery store on approximately 8.22 acres. The original B-2 Planned Unit Development was approved by the City Cour cil in March 1994 and has had amendments since that time. The petitioner proposes to amend the approved PUD in order to construct a fuel center with a 233 square foot kiosk. The fuel center will have five (5) fuel islands and be located in the southeast corner of the development. There are currently 360 parking spaces provided with 312 spaces being required. Forty-two parking spaces will be removed due to the construction of the fuel center which will leave a total of 318 spaces which is more than the required parking spaces of 312. One monument style sign is being proposed for the new development. The s gn height and size will conform to the B-2 sign ordinance regulations. The PUD amendment is consistent with the intent of the originally approved P UD. The PUD amendment has been reviewed and approved by the City's echnical Review Committee, Planning, Engineering and Fire. Staff recommends approval of the B-2 PUD Planned Unit Development amendment with the following conditions: a. Final site, landscaping and lighting plans shall be submitted toad approved by the Department of Planning and Building Services, the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department prior to building permits being released. Section XIX.G.2. of the City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing to review the Planned Unit Development plan and report its f ndings concerning the effect on the comprehensive plan and compliance with the standards of review to the City Council. A motion to forward Calendar Number 13-14 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. Mark Gibson, representative, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Gibson stated the Kroger Company wants to extend another service to the community by building a fuel center. This will be built at the Kroger store on Route 36. Mr. Ross Beyer, representative, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Beyer said Kroger opened this store in December of 1996. The fuel center will be part of a marketing program and will add about five (5)jobs to the store. Customers Nvill be able to save