2010-82 AMENDING B-3 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT - 250-398 WEST FIRST DRIVE

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of November 4,2010: New Business Cal. No. 10-32 Petition of B & R DEVELOPMENT, LLP, located at 250 WEST FIRST DRIVE — 398 WEST FIRST DRIVE to amend the B-3 Planned Shopping Center District. Mrs. Joselyn Stewart was sworn in by Mrs. Janet Poland. Mrs. Stewart presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is currently zoned B-3 Planned Shopping Center District and has been zoned as such since 1963. It is currently developed commercially with banking facilities, restaurants and retail on 3.41 acres. The subject petition requests that the B-3 be amended to allow for the redevelopment of the property. The petitioner is proposing a commercial development and to subdivide the property. Walgreens will be on Lot One (1), Hickory Point Bank and Monicals Pizza on Lot Two (2), and Dairy Queen will remain in its existing structure on Lot Three (3). The proposed Walgreens site will have a one (1) lane drive-up facility on the east side of the building as well as Hickory Point Bank will have a two (2) lane drive-up facility on the north side of their structure. There will be one Thirty-five foot six inch (35'6") tall sign located in the southwest corner of Lot One (1). The area of the sign will be approximately 205 square feet with approximately 20 square feet being an LED reader board/Electronic Message Unit (EMU). Wall signage will also be located on the buildings and will be in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. Parking, landscaping, lighting and utilities are adequate for the redevelopment. The proposed amendment to the B-3 is consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and general area. It is consistent with the intent of the original B-3 and the Comprehensive Plan. The B-3 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. A signed landscaping easement agreement from IDOT will have to be submitted to the Department of Planning and Building Services prior to the item being forwarded to City Council. b. The final plat for the proposed South Shores Center Addition shall be approved and recorded prior to an ordinance for amendment being signed and recorded. c. 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 other land development regulations. Based on the findings, the Plan Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council. A motion to forward Calendar Number 10-32 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. John Mickler asked if staff took into consideration the traffic congestion and traffic flow that is already present in the area. Mrs. Stewart asked the Public Works Department to address the question.