2005-07 REZONING PROPERTY - 2146 EAST DAMON AVENUE

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Meeting February 3, 2005 ' Cal.No. OS-OS Petition of IDEAL AUTO SALES, INC.,to rezone the premises at 2146 East Damon Avenue from R-2 Single-Family Residence District to B-2 Commercial District. Mr. Greg Crowe was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. Mr. Crowe gave the recommendation of staff: The subject property is approximately 3,600 square feet and contains a residential structure, garage and a shed. There is also a creek running through the rear northern and eastern section of the lot that is owned by the federal government. The subject petition requests rezoning to B-2 Commercial District to allow for the expansion of its auto sales lot. The second lot would be north of the current Ideal Auto Sales lot at 2655 North 22nd Street and each location would have a separate office. ' The surrounding zoning includes R-2 Single Family Residence District, B-2 Commercial District, M-1 Light Industrial District and M-2 Heavy Industrial District. The proposed rezoning to B-2 Commercial District is compatible with the adjacent commercial and industrial zoning in the area and is in harmony with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Since the lot is adjacent to a residential property, a landscaped bufferyazd must be provided in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. Site, landscaping and lighting plans must be approved by the Department of Economic and Urban Development and the Department of Engineering and Infrastructure before building permits will be issued. A motion to forwazd Calendar Number OS-OS to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mrs. Wegi Stewart questioned Mr. Crowe as to what the description of a landscape buffer would be. Mr. Crowe stated that when a B-2 Commercial District is next to a residential area a landscape buffer needs to be provided. This would involve actual plants and trees but does not necessarily mean a landscape berm would have to be done. The minimum width for the bufferyard is ten(10) feet. Mr. Jeff Justice, representative for the petitioner, was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. Mr. Justice stated that staff has accurately described this petition and would be happy to answer any questions the Plan Commission might have on this property. Mrs. Stewart questioned�what was on the lot west of the subject property that was zoned M-1. Mr. Justice stated it was a metal building and was vacant at this time.