2006-87 REZONING PROPERTY - 140 WEST MARION STREET - 1005-1085 SOUTH MAIN STREET

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front yard setback. The plan meets the requirements for t e side and rear yard setbacks. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the PD with the following condition: Final site, landscaping and lighting plans shall be revie ed by the Economic and Urban Development Department and the Department of Engin ering and Infrastructure prior to construction. A motion to forward Calendar Number 06-01 to the City Council ith a recommendation for approval is suggested. � The petitioner is requesting vacating public rights-of-way in the 10 0 Block of South Main Streets including alleys and a portion of Marion Street. The equested vacation will allow the petitioner to move forward with their development plans. Based on the benefits to the community from the proposed develo ent, staff is of the opinion that the best interests of the City of Decatur would be serv d by approving the request to vacate the public rights-of-way as indicated on the plat. taff recommends approval of the petition. Dave Anderson questioned how the traffic pattern will flow enteri and exiting the site. Mr. Crowe stated SKS Engineers did an analysis and found the tra ic pattern will not be an issue to this azea. Mr. Crowe stated one of the conditions of a P is to have the City Engineer and Fire Department review the site. Mr. Nordholm questioned why there were two (2) appraisals. Mr. rowe stated if the first appraisal is over$2000 the Administrative Policy requires a s cond appraisal and the petitioner pays the city the higher appraised value.. Mr. Dave Roos was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. Mr. Roos stated he was the representative for Sterling Developme , LLC. Mr. Roos presented to the Commission drawings of the landscape plan and a so a photograph of a similar project that was just completed in Indiana by Sterling Deve opment LLC. Mr.Nordholm questioned how tenants are selected. Mr. Roos stat d the development is a 55 and older development,there are some restrictions on income. Ms. Adrienne Lynch was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. Ms. Lynch stated she was with SKS Engineering and that the traffi pattern was studied; the finding was a majority of the traffic will turn south. Mr. Ander on questioned having to cross the Lakeshore Drive exit in order to go south. Ms. Lynch tated that IDOT looked at the traffic study and did not see that it will be a problem.