2005-74 REZONING PROPERTY - 805-845 NORTH MAIN STREET

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Excerpts of Decatur City Plan Commission Meeting August 4, 2005 Cal.No. OS-33 Petition of MIKE OSBORNE to rezone 805-845 North Main Street from R-6, Multiple Dwelling District and B-1,Neighborhood Shopping District to B-2 Commercial District. Ms. Kathy Miller was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. Ms. Miller gave the recommendation of staff: The subject site is located on the west side of the 800 Block of North Main Street containing approximately 36,000 square feet. The property is currently developed with a used caz lot and a vacant lot. The used car lot has been at this location for several years. The City has requested the petitioner to rezone to be in compliance with the zoning ordinance for used auto sales. The petitioner proposes to construct an electronic messaging sign at the site. The sign must be located five(5)feet from the property line,be no more than 100 square feet and no taller than 35 feet in height. The surrounding zoning includes R-6 Multiple Dwelling District, al Office District, B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District and B-2 Commercial District. The Decatur Urban Area Land Use Plan shows the east half of the block as Commercial. The proposed rezoning to B-2 Commercial District is compatible with the adjacent surrounding mixed zoning in the area. Adjacent property values will not be diminished with the rezoning. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the petition as submitted with the following conditions: 1. A site plan including landscaping and lighting will be required for any additional pazking lot paving at the site. 2. A building permit for the parking lot is required. 3. A sepazate permit for the sign is required. Section XXIX. requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and then forwazd its report and recommendation to the City Council for final approval. A motion to forwazd Calendaz Number OS-33 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. Tom Smith questioned whether the corridor plan was still a viable plan and does Cal. No OS-33 work into this plan. Ms. Miller stated that with the submittal of a site plan, the site will be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance which should meet the intent of the corridor plan.