2009-18 AMENDING B-3 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT - 245 WEST FIRST DRIVE

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of Apri12,2009 Cal. No. 09-19 Petition of MARK ALLEN, to amend the B-3 Planned Shopping District located at 245 WEST FIRST DRIVE for a new retail/restaurant facility. Ms. Stephanie Ashe was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Ms. Ashe presented the recommendation of staf£ The subject site, containing 1.14 acres, is currently zoned B-3 Planned Shopping Center District and has been zoned as such since the 1960s. In 1998, it was amended to include more property to the north. In 2008, the previous building (Arby's fast food chain) was demolished and the lot has been vacant ever since. The subject petition requests that the B-3 be amended to allow for a two-user structure; a commercial/retail use and a restaurant/drive-thru use. The commercial/retail use would have a drive-thru with stacking spaces for four (4) cars. The restaurant/drive-thru use will have a drive- thru with stacking spaces for ten (10) cars. The amendment will update the existing strip development along West First Drive with a new building in addition to filling an otherwise vacant lot. The proposed amendment to the B-3 is consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and general area and is consistent with the intent of the original B-3 and the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the B-3. According to section XXIX.G. 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 09-19 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. Cochran, representative, stated Mr. Mark Allen, owner of the site, elected to tear down the Arby's building when Arby's decided not to renew their lease. Mr. Allen is proposing to build a 6,000 square foot building with probably two (2) tenants. This is the first step to renovation of Mr. Allen's property in the South Shores area. Mr. Matthew Jackson entered the meeting at 3:10 p.m. There were no questions and no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Peck/Sadorus) to forward Cal. No. 09-19 to the City Council with recommendation for approval as presented by staff. Motion carried unanimously.