2008-87 REZONING PROPERTY - 4005 CAMELOT DRIVE

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of November 6,2008 Cal.No. 08-59 Petition of WOODFORD HOMES to rezone property located at 4005 CAMELOT DRNE from R-3 RDP Single Family Residence District Residential Development Plan to PD Planned Development District. ' Ms. Stephanie Ashe was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Ms.Ashe presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site, located at 4005 Camelot Drive, is currently undeveloped and contains approximately 1.49 acres. The site is currently zoned R-3 RDP Single Family Residential Development Plan District. In the late 1970s, the site was zoned R-3 RDP, but was never developed as proposed. The current developer wishes to reduce the approved density from a total of sixteen (16) units to twelve (12) units. Because this site was not developed, Staff recommended the petitioner rezone to PD Planned Development District instead of amending the R-3 RDP. The terminology that was used in the 1970s is no longer common language and the Zoning Ordinance covers this type of development under the zoning category of PD. It should also be noted that the requirements are the same vlrhether the petitioner amends the R-3 RDP or rezones the site to a PD. The petitioner proposes to rezone the lot from R-3 RDP Single Family R�esidential Development Plan ' District to a PD Planned Development District to allow for a multiple dwelling unit structure. The proposed rezoning will allow the petitioner to construct a new, twelve (12) unit, one (1) bedroom apartment building, instead of the two (2), eight (8) unit structures originally approved in the R-3 RDP. The properties to the east and to the south are currently developed as R-3 RDPs, each having a higher density than the traditional R-3 Single Family Residence District. The City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance provides standards for reviewing applications for planned developments. The proposed rezoning will be consistent with the already approved R-3 RDP as well in regards to its compatibility with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed rezoning is expected to be a quality development which will have a positive impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan by developing a use other than single family in an area identified for mixed use. Existing streets are adequate to serve the land use. Current utilities and infrastructure are adequate to serve the land use. The proposed parking meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the petition as submitted with the following condition: A detailed Site Plan, Lighting Plan and Landscape Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Economic and Urban Development Department, the Deparhnent of Engineering and Infrastructure and the Fire Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. Section XIX.G.2 requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and forward its report and recommendation to the City Council for final approval. A motion to forward Calendar Number 08-59 to the City Council with a recommendation of approval is suggested. Mr. Phil Cochran,representative,was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Cochran stated in the 1970's the site was zoned R-3 RDP,the Zoning Ordinance has been changed to where it is called a Planned Development. The project will be a reduction in density from sixteen (16) , units to twelve(12)units,a single story structure and adequate utilities are available. There were no questions and no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Dunn/Jackson) to forward Cal. No. 08-59 to the City Council with recommendation for approval as presented by staff. Motion carried unanimously.