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September 5, 2012 <br /> PWC Project: 12003 <br /> Section Four: Justification <br /> 1. The southwest corner of the site was previously developed and operated as a <br /> gas station, vehicle service/repair station for many years. <br /> 2. The two abutting streets are major arterial streets in the Street Classification <br /> System. <br /> 3. Recent residential development in the area (Wabash Crossing, senior housing) <br /> has created a demand for services that the proposed strip center will serve (gas <br /> station/convenience store, with a sandwich outlet, a laundromat, and space for future <br /> stores or offices). <br /> 4. The adjoining property to the East is zoned 0-1, all required buffer yard and <br /> landscaping is being provided as per the City Ordinance, as shown on the detailed <br /> landscape plans included in the PD drawings. <br /> 5. This project is consistent with the City of Decatur's goal of redeveloping vacant <br /> properties in the inner city. The adjacent property values will not be adversely affected <br /> by the construction of the project. Fencing and landscaping provide a visual barrier and <br /> sound barrier separating the development from the properties to the east. Site lighting <br /> is in accordance with the City Ordinance assuring that there is no light pollution. <br />