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

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MEMORANDUM No. 13-41 May 29, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Billy Tyus, Assistant City Manager ` Suzan M. Stickle, Senior Planner Joselyn A. Stewart, Transportation Planner SUBJECT: Amend B-3 Planned Shopping Center District at 3775 North oodford Street SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval o the B-3 Planned Shopping Center District the following conditions: 1.)No menu/order board, will be allowed for the use requesting five (5) stacking spaces; 2.) An exit shall be maintained through the fenced patio to a public way; and 3.) Final site, landscaping and lighting plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Planning and Building Services, the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department prior to building permits being released. The City Plan Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval of this petition at the May 2, 2013 meeting; the minutes of the meeting are attached. BACKGROUND: The subject property contains the Woodmound Plaza S opping Center and approximately 4.2 acres. The original B-3 Planned Shopping Center Distri t was approved by the City Council in June 1978 and has had amendments since that time. The petitioner proposes to amend the approved B-3 Planned Shopping Cente District in order to construct an enclosed outdoor patio (34' x 15.0'); a 16' x 10' building expansion for a vestibule; a 13' x 6' building expansion where the drive thru will be relocated; and a storage building (20' x 18'). The drive thru window will have a total of five (5) stacking spaces. Ten (10) stacking spaces are required for a restaurant. The drive thru is for pick up only and therefore, DO menu/order board will be allowed to be utilized with the drive thru. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There were no known objectors at the Plan Commission Meeting. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: The B-3 Planned Shopping Center District amendment has been reviewed by the City's Technical Review Committee; Planning, Engineering and Fire have approved the amendment. STAFF REFERENCE: Any additional questions may be forwarded to Joselyn A. Stewart at 424-2782 or at jstewartkdecaturil.gov. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: None.