2005-75 REZONING PROPERTY - 1102 RAVINA PARK ROAD

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Excerpts of Decatur City Plan Commission Meeting August 4, 2005 Cal. No. OS-36 Petition of JACK TALLMAN, to rezone 1102 Ravina Park Road from R-3, Single Family Residence District to B-2 Commercial District. Mr. Crowe gave the recommendation of staff: The subject site is undeveloped property that lies north of Ravina Park Road and contains approximately five(5.38) acres. The petitioner proposes to rezone the property from R-3, Single Family Residence to B-2, Commercial District in order to build a storage garage with an office. The garage will be 4,860 squaze feet and will house a collection of antique automobiles, car trailers and a tow vehicle. The gazage will be located 180 feet from the south property line and will be secured by a security gate. The garage will be screened from the public view by the natural landscape of the existing trees and shrubbery with new landscaping where needed to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. A buffer yard of eleven and one half(11 %z) feet must be provided along the west property line adjacent to residential districts. The existing natural landscape along the west side will screen the garage from the residential areas. The proposed rezoning to B-2 Commercial District is compatible with the adjacent commercial zoning to the east, north, and south. The rezoning of the property to B-2 will not be detrimental to neighboring property values. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the petition as submitted with the following conditions: Site, landscaping and lighting plans for the storage garage must be submitted and approved by the Department of Economic and Urban Development and the Department of Engineering and Infrastructure before building permits are issued. Mr. John questioned whether tiny areas in this neighborhood would all be zoned differently. Mr. Crowe stated the petitioner's map was accurate and there were no , pockets not being rezoned. Mr. John stated since B-2 will border two sides of this property how will the landscaping be done. Mr. Crowe stated that a buffer will be provided on the east and north property lines. Mr. John was concerned about the traffic flow if this becomes a B-2 and how traffic '� would affect the area. Mr. Crowe stated there is other B-2 zoning in this area and staff felt that the use would not increase traffic.