2008-30 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO PHASE I PD, PHASE II PD AND R-6 PUD - WABASH CROSSING

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Page 2 of 4 Wabash Crossing March 6, 2008 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. The petitioner plans a partial demolition of the Ulrich Center in th future Town Center area. 2. The petitioner proposes to construct 90 dwelling units in 30 build ngs on the sites; 68 will be 2-bedroom while 22 will be 3-bedroom. The overall design of th amendments is a series of duplexes and fourplexes, throughout the existing Wabash Cr ssing development. The building designs will meet all HUD fair housing and accessibility equirements. 3. No additional street lighting will be added nor has there been y proposal to amend the street lighting. 4. Adequate landscaping has been provided which meets the require ents of the current Zoning Ordinance. 5. The Wabash Crossing Third Addition Final Plat has been submitt d for approval to allow for the construction of the aforementioned duplexes and fourpl xes. The subdivision is necessary to create larger lots as the original lots from the Firs arid Second Additions of Wabash Crossing were created for single-family structures. STAFF ANALYSIS �� 1. The City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance provides standards for reviewing applications for planned developments and/or amendments. 2. The proposed amendments will be consistent with Phases and II of the Planned Developments and the R-6 Planned Unit Development in regards to their compatibility with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. 3. The proposed amendments are expected to have a continued posit ve impact on the financial, economic and quality of life situation of the area. 4. The proposed amendments continue to provide the design amenit es and details not found in many residential neighborhoods and create an identifiable, pedest �an-oriented neighborhood with many public amenities. 5. The proposed amendments are consistent with the goals of th Comprehensive Plan by redeveloping a blighted neighborhood in the urban core. 6. Existing streets are adequate to serve the land use. 7. Current utilities and infrastructure are adequate to serve the land u e. 8. The proposed amendments are consistent with the goals of the verall redevelopment plan for Wabash Crossing and are comparable in quality and design ith the first two phases of the development. 9. The proposed parking for each of the units meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 10. The Wabash Crossing Third Addition Final Plat has been review d by the City's Technical Review Committee; Planning, Engineering and Fire have approve the proposed plat. 11. In addition to the amendments to Phases I and II PD and -6 PUD, a Final Plat of Subdivision has been submitted and reviewed. The Wabash rossing Third Addition is