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STAFF REPORT <br /> Decatur City Plan Commission <br /> COMMON NAME: ROW Vacation, Decatur Public Schools <br /> GENERAL INFORMATION <br /> Hearing Date June 2, 2005 <br /> Calendar No. OS-18 <br /> Property Location East Orchard Street,west of North Calhoun Street <br /> (East half of the 900 Block) <br /> Requested Action Vacation of right-of-way <br /> Petitioner Decatur Public Schools District 61 <br /> Representative Mike Sotiroff, DPS <br /> LAND USE AND ZONING <br /> Direction Existing Land Use Zoning Comprehensive Plan <br /> Subject Property East Orchard Street B-2,R-6 High Density Residential <br /> North Phoenix Park B-2 Parks, Open Space <br /> South Vacant R-6 High Density Residential <br /> East Phoenix Park B-2 Parks, Open Space <br /> West Vacant M-1,R-6 High Density Residential II <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> 1. In 1983 the west half of the 900 Block of East Orchazd Street was vacated and in 1987 the <br /> 1000 block of East Orchard Street was vacated. North Railroad Avenue between Marietta �� <br /> and East Condit Street is vacated as well as the alley ways in this block. It is anticipated that �, <br /> a park will be developed in this area. ' <br /> STAFF ANALYSIS <br /> 1. Utility letters have been received stating that they have reviewed the plat and are in <br /> agreement with the proposed vacation. An easement will be reserved for utility access. <br /> 2. The School District and The Decatur Housing Authority owns all the property adjacent to the <br /> right of way. <br /> 3. An appraisal was submitted by the petitioner with an estimated market value of$1,500 ($0.15 <br /> per square foot). A second appraisal is not required. The petitioner will pay the City of <br /> Decatur$1,500 for the vacated street. <br />