2004-89 GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 411 WEST MAIN STREET

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' �Page 2 of 3 411 West Main Street � November 4, 2004 � � be installed on the front porch to allow for accessibility to the building. There will be two (2) 'I parking spaces provided in the rear of the structure. � PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4. The petitioner is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a tearoom as a historic neighborhood use at 411 West Main Street; the premises is currently zoned R-6 Multiple Dwelling District. The proposed tearoom will operate for lunch from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday and will be open for formal teas as well. There will be dining areas on both the first and second floors. 5. Section XXII. (Conditional Use Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance (Ord. #3512, as amended) provides for a historic neighborhood use in any zone located within the boundaries of the Decatur Historic District providing such use preserves the historic character of the building as well as the historical and architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood. STAFF ANALYSIS 1. The required number of parking spaces for the proposed use is 33 spaces. There will be two (2) parking spaces provided in the rear of the structure. The petitioner has secured an agreement with St. Paul's Lutheran Church for the use of their parking lots; 27 spaces on the Wood Street lot, 39 spaces on the Main Street lot and 72 spaces on their east lot. The Wood Street lot and the Main Street lot are both within 300 feet of the subject property which is required by the Zoning Ordinance. With two (2) of the three (3) parking lots under agreement with St. Paul's being within 300 feet, the tearoom meets the required number of parking spaces. 2. The subject property is surrounded by R-6 Multiple Dwelling District to the north, west and east. There is also O-1 Office District abutting the southeast portion of the property. The abutting property to the south is zoned B-2 Commercial District. The subject property is located in an area consisting of parking lots, churches, offices as well as single and multi-family residences. All of these land uses are compatible uses with that of a tearoom. 3. A historic neighborhood use is allowed for properties within a historic district when the historical and architectural character of the building is preserved as well as the historical and architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood. The petitioner does not plan to change the exterior character of the building. Staff is of the opinion that the tearoom will not be detrimental to the historical or architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 4. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit historic neighborhood use subject to the following conditions: A. A resolution with the Capital Development Board and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency regarding the bathroom door size for handicapped accessibility.