2009-59 REZONING PROPERTY - 1596 NORTH MAIN STREET

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of August 6, 2009 Cal. No. 09-32 Petition of DENNIS D. BALLINGER to rezone from R-6 to PD Planned Development District at 1596 NORTH MAIN STREET to allow for a storage garage. Ms. Ashe was sworn in by Mrs. Althoff. Ms. Ashe presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is located at 1596 North Main Street, contains approximately 7,080 square feet and currently houses a single family home with a detached garage. The petitioner owns many lots along this corridor and is proposing to use the garage as storage for lawn equipment for the maintenance of said lots. The petitioner proposes to rezone the parcel from R-6, Multiple Dwelling District to PD Planned Development in order to allow for a free standing garage to remain on the property once the main structure is demolished. The garage will be used for the storage of lawn equipment. The surrounding zoning includes R-6, Multiple Dwelling Districts and B-2, Commercial Districts. The Decatur Urban Area Land Use Plan shows this area as Commercial-Planned Development. The proposed use of a storage garage for lawn equipment is compatible with the adjacent uses of the surrounding area as many homes use their garages for lawn equipment storage. Maintaining this garage as well as the petitioners surrounding properties in the area will not have an adverse affect on the adjacent properties. The rezoning is compatible with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and the Decatur Urban Area Land Use Plan. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning with the following condition: a. The Rezoning Ordinance will not be signed until the Demolition Permit for the main structure has been finalized. Section XIX.G.2. of the City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing to review the PD plan and report its findings concerning the effect on the comprehensive plan and compliance with the standards of review to the City Council. A motion to forward Calendar Number 09-32 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. Mickler asked whether there are any ramifications for tearing down the house and leaving the garage. Ms. Ashe stated that anything else done on the property will need to come before the Plan Commission to amend the PD. It was moved and seconded (Livingston/Sadorus) to forward Cal. No. 09-32 to the City Council with recommendation for approval as presented by staff. Motion carried unanimously.