2013-15 AMENDING B-3 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT - 105 WEST FIRST DRIVE

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of March 7, 2013 continued: The Public Works Department has determined that even if a high volume fast food restaurant located in the 988 square foot space, there is still enough capacity on the adjacent road according to Illinois Department of Transportation Highway Standards. The proposed amendment to the B-3 is consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and general area. Properties to the north, east and west are also $-3 developments and have been developed commercially. The B-3 amendment is consistent with the intent of the original B-3 and the C prehensive Plan. The plan has been reviewed and approved by the City's Technical Review Committee, Planning, Engineering and Fire. Staff recommends approval of the B-3 amendment with the following conditions: a. The required lot area for this proposed amendment shall not be less than 20, 900 square feet. b. The required parking for this proposed amendment shall not be less than 23 spaces. c. The total area of the structure shall not exceed 3,406 square feet. The alrea of allowable space for a permitted use that will require a one (1) space per 100 square feet of floor area shall not exceed 988 square feet. d. The structure shall not be located closer than 55 feet to the northern porttion of the West property line, five (5) feet to the East property line and 74 feet to the North property line. e. A signed letter from Ameren must be submitted to Department of Planning and Building Services if any required front yard landscaping is to be adjusted due to the location of the Ameren easement. f. The final plat for the proposed Lindy Lu South Addition shall be approved and recorded prior to an ordinance for amendment being signed and recorded. g. Any changes to approved plans shall be heard by the Plan Commission'I at a public hearing and forwarded to City Council for final decision. h. Final site, landscaping and lighting plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Planning and Building Services, Public Works Department and the Fire Department prior to building permits being released. 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 otheg land development regulations. Based on the findings, the Plan Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council. A motion to forward Calendar Number 13-06 to the C1ty Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. Livingston questioned why staff stipulated 23 spaces versus 19 spaces.