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

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Page 2 of 3 105 West First Drive March 7, 2013 4. The signage will be in accordance with the regulations for the B-3 District. 5. Landscaping, lighting and water service are adequate for the proposed amendment. The site will be served by a private sanitary sewer. Landscaping may have to be 1adjusted in the front yard due to the location of the Ameren easement. The petitioner has notified Ameren and will forward the correspondence to City Staff if any adjustment is required by Ameren. 6. The petitioner is proposing to subdivide a larger property into three (3) lots to be called Lindy Lu South Addition. One of the proposed lots is the subject site. This proposed lot will be approximately 20,900 square feet in area. Access to the proposed lot will be off of West First Drive. 7. The Public Works Department has determined that even if a high volum 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. STAFF ANALYSIS 1. The proposed amendment to the B-3 is consistent with the character of th6 surrounding neighborhood and general area. Properties to the north, east and west are also B-3 developments and have been developed commercially. 2. The B-3 is consistent with the intent of the original B-3 and the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The B-3 plan has been reviewed and approved by the City's Technical R@view Committee, Planning, Engineering and Fire. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1. 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 legs than 23 spaces. c. The total area of the structure shall not exceed 3,406 square feet. The area of allowable space for a permitted use that will require a one (1) spa a 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 northe�n portion of the West property line, five (5) feet to the East property line and 74 fget 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 r6corded. g. Any changes to approved plans shall be heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing and forwarded to City Council for final decision.