2005-28 REZONING PROPERTY - NORTH 34TH AND EAST DIVISION STREETS

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Excerpts of Plan Commission Meeting of Apri17, 2005 Cal.No. OS-14 Petition of ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY to rezone the premises located along DIVISION STREET and 34`� STREET from R-3, Single Family Residence District and M-1 Intensive CommerciaULight Industrial District to M-2,Heavy Industrial District. Mrs. Joselyn Stewart was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. Mrs. Stewart gave the recommendation of staff: The subject property is cunently undeveloped and contains approximately two (2)acres. The petitioner proposes to rezone the property from R-1, Single Family Residence District and M-1, Intense Commercial-Light Industrial District to M 2, Heavy Industrial District in order to build a storm water retention pond that would allow ADM's West Complex to better control storm water runoff. Upon review of land use and zoning patterns of the azea, staff is of the opinion that the rezoning will be consistent with the other uses to the immediate east and south of the property. Despite the fact that the azea to the north and east are developed with single family structures, the proposed rezoning should not have a negative effect on those properties. � The retention pond will be 350 feet by 250 feet and will be 17 feet away from the north property line. A six foot chain link fence will secure the area and will be locked at all times. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the petition as submitted. Mr.Nordholm questioned whether the City of Decatur would dictate the depth of the pond. Ms. Stewart stated that is given to the City by the petitioner. Mrs. Sadorus questioned if there were overflow mechanism's for this type of pond. Ms. Miller stated that engineering is involved in making sure it is all within code, during the site plan review. Mr. John questioned what type of buffer will be provided. Ms. Miller stated that there are certain criteria that will be followed. Mr. John asked if this is imposed on industrial being next to residential and are there any design features such as fencing. Ms. Miller stated there aze bufferyard requirements verified during site plan review. Mr. Josh Moore, representative for the petitioner was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. Mr. Moore stated the purpose of the project was to have a storm water retention pond for the West Plant, this would enable them to be able to better control the storm water during