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Page 2 of 2 <br /> 250 - 398 West First Drive <br /> November 4, 2010 <br /> 5. Parking, landscaping, lighting and utilities are adequate for all three structures. <br /> 6. The petitioner is also proposing to subdivide the property into Lot One (1), Lot Two (2) and <br /> Lot Three (3) of South Shores Center Addition. Access to the proposed lots will be off of <br /> West First Drive. <br /> STAFF ANALYSIS <br /> 1. The proposed amendment to the B-3 is consistent with the character of the surrounding <br /> neighborhood and general area. Properties to the north and south are also B-3 developments <br /> and have been developed commercially. <br /> 2. The B-3 is consistent with the intent of the original B-3 and the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 3. The B-3 plan has been reviewed and approved by the City's Technical Review Committee, <br /> Planning, Engineering and Fire. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> 1. Staff recommends approval of the B-3 amendment with the following condition: <br /> a. A signed landscaping easement agreement from IDOT will have to be submitted to <br /> the Department of Planning and Building Services prior to the item being forwarded <br /> to City Council. <br /> b. A traffic generation data report will have to be submitted to the Public Works <br /> Department prior to the item being forwarded to City Council. <br /> c. The final plat for the proposed South Shores Center Addition shall be approved and <br /> recorded prior to an ordinance for amendment being signed and recorded. <br /> d. Final site, landscaping and lighting plans shall be submitted to and approved by the <br /> Department of Planning and Building Services, Public Works Department and the <br /> Fire Department prior to building permits being released. <br /> PLAN COMMISSION ACTION <br /> 1. According to section XIII.F. of the Zoning Ordinance the Plan Commission shall review the <br /> application at a public hearing and will make findings concerning the consistency of the <br /> application with the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and other land development <br /> regulations. Based on the findings,the Plan Commission will make a recommendation to the <br /> City Council. A motion to forward Calendar Number 10-32 to the City Council with a <br /> recommendation for approval is suggested. <br /> The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning and <br /> Sustainability Division, Department of Planning and Building Services, City of Decatur. <br /> Joselyn A. Stewart <br /> Transportation Planner <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Petition <br /> 2. Location Map <br /> 3. B-3 Planned Shopping Center Site Plan <br />