2015-61 REZONING PROPERTY 1096 West Decatur Street

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Page 2 of 3 1096 West Decatur Street � October 1, 2015 5. An e ui ment shelter will also be constructed for the use of the antennas. The ro osed lease area q p P P will be 20' x 36' and the proposed equipment shelter which has an internal generator will be 11'6" x 21' 9 '/2". The shelter will be located on the round at the southeast corner of the buildin . g g STAFF ANALYSIS 1. The surrounding zoning includes R-6 Multiple Dwelling District and B-2 Commercial District to the north and south, R-6 Multiple Dwelling District to the east and B-2 Commercial to the west. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Retail, Residential — Low Density and Schools — Public and Private. The permitted land uses in the R-6 Multiple Dwelling District are compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning districts. 2. Section XXII.A.3. lists three standards which must be met in order to grant a Conditional Use Permit. The first standard requires the applicant to show that the use is "necessary for the public convenience at the location," The proposed use is generally compatible with the neighborhood and provides a service which can be utilized by area residents. Verizon will be able to provide improved coverage to their customers. 3. The proposed use also meets the second standard. The proposed rooftop tower is located and designed to be operated in a manner that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected. 4. This use also meets the third standard. The proposed rooftop tower will not cause substantial injury to the value of other properties in the neighborhood. The proposed rooftop tower will be required to meet all applicable City building and fire codes, as well as all Federal requirements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1. Based on the analysis, staff recommends approval of the rezoning and the conditional use permit as submitted with the following conditions: a. Site Plans with all supporting documentation be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division, Fire Department and Public Works Department prior to sending to City Council. b. That the proposed operation be in compliance with applicable provisions of the City's adopted ' Building Codes, including obtaining a building permit to perform any proposed or required , improvements to the existing structure. ', PLAN COMMISSION ACTION II' 1. Section XXIX. and XXII.A.2. requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on a rezoning and Conditional Use Permit request, and then forward its report and recommendation to the City Council for final approval. A motion to forward Calendar Number 15-46 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. This report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning and Sustainability Division, Department of Planning and Building Services, City of Decatur,