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. Page 2 of 2 <br /> The Villas at Lourdes <br /> March 6, 2008 <br /> STAFF ANALYSIS <br /> 1. It has been determined by the Engineering and Infrastructure De artment that a traffic impact <br /> report will not be required. They have determined that this dev lopment will not be a high <br /> volume traffic generator. The roadway and intersections of Lourdes Drive and Villa Drive should <br /> maintain a comfortable and stable traffic flow. i <br /> 2. Adequate landscaping is proposed for the frontage as well as buffer yards on all four sides of the ' <br /> development. In addition to the landscaping along the west propert line, a 6 (six) foot fence will ' <br /> be provided at the end of the cul-de-sac. <br /> 3. City water and sewers will be provided to the development. � <br /> 4. Staff believes that the proposed development is compatible with t e surrounding area and will <br /> have a positive impact on the neighborhood. The plan is consistent with the comprehensive plan <br /> for low density residential development. The existing and propose streets are adequate to carry <br /> the anticipated traffic of the development. The proposed utiliti s are adequate to serve the <br /> development. <br /> 5. The PD plan has been reviewed by the City's Technical Re iew Committee; Planning, <br /> Engineering and Fire have approved the proposed plan. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> 1. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of t e rezoning to PD Planned <br /> Development with the following condition: preliminary plat, final p at, site plan and construction <br /> plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Economic and Urb n Development Department, <br /> the Department of Engineering and Infrastructure and the Fire Depa ment prior to the issuance of <br /> a building permit. <br /> PLAN COMMISSION ACTION <br /> 1. Section XIX.G.2. of the City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance requires he Plan Commission to hold <br /> a public hearing to review the PD plan and report its findings oncerning the effect on the <br /> comprehensive plan and compliance with the standards of review to the City Council. A motion <br /> to forward Calendar Number 08-04 to the City Council with a rec mmendation for approval is <br /> suggested. <br /> The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of he Planning and Economic <br /> Development Division, Economic and Urban Development Department, City of Decatur. <br /> Joselyn A. Stewart <br /> Transportation Planner <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Petition <br /> 2. Site Plans <br /> 3. Location Maps <br />