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Excerpts of City of Decatur Plan Commission September7, 2006 <br /> Cal.No. 06-01 Petition of STERLING DEV LOPMENT, LLC <br /> to rezone the premises at 140 West Marion Street <br /> and 1005-1085 South Main S reet from R 6 <br /> Multiple Dwelling Distrct an 1V�1 Intense <br /> Commercial-Light Industrial istrict to PD <br /> Planned Development. <br /> Cal.No. 06-56 Petition of STERLING DEV LOPMENT, LLC <br /> for Vacation of Right of Wa for 100 and 200 <br /> Block of West Marion, 100 lock of West <br /> Cleveland Avenue, 1000 Blo k of South alley <br /> North of Marion Street <br /> Greg Crowe was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. , <br /> Mr. Crowe presented the recommendation of staff: <br /> The petitioner is requesting rezoning to PD Planned Develop ent to allow for the <br /> construction of an 80 unit retirement housing facility. The facility will be four(4) stories <br /> and 50 feet tall, the plan includes 36 one (1)bedroom units and 44 two (2)bedroom units. <br /> One freestanding monument sign is proposed for the developm t and will be built in <br /> accordance with the submitted sign drawings. <br /> In review of the proposed planned development the following fact rs were found: <br /> 1. The proposed development is consistent with the charact r of the surrounding <br /> neighborhood and general area. <br /> 2. Adequate landscaping is proposed within the front yard and arking lot on the site. <br /> Additional landscaping is being provided as a buffer yard n the west, south and <br /> north edges of the property. ' <br /> 3. Adequate utilities are proposed for the development. <br /> 4. Ninety-three parking spaces will be provided which meets t]he requirements of the <br /> Zoning Ordinance. <br /> 5. The Comprehensive Plan shows the area as Light Industrial r Planned Commercial <br /> Development; however, the R-6 Multiple Dwelling District s compatible with the <br /> adjacent uses in the area. <br /> 6. The Zoning Ordinance requires an increased setback of one (1 foot over the required <br /> setback for every one (1) foot the building height exceeds 5 feet. The required <br /> setback is 40 feet from the front property line. The petitioner is requesting to reduce <br /> the front yard setback to 35 feet. Based on the removal of t e drive north of South <br /> Main Street and the increased green space, staff is comfort le with the requested <br />