Laserfiche WebLink
Page 2 of 2 • • � • <br /> Spring Creek Plaza <br /> September 2, 2004 <br /> STAFF ANALYSIS <br /> 1. Development in the immediate vicinity of the site has occurred as planned unit development. <br /> The Osco Drug facility to the east is zoned B-3 and the office facilities to the north are zoned <br /> O-1, Planned Unit Development. These sites have been developed as such to ensure the <br /> quality and appropriateness of the development within the residential context. <br /> 2. The City has required similar shopping centers in the northern part of Decatur to satisfy the <br /> requirements of PUD zoning, including: Mound Center, Brettwood Village, Wal-Mart North <br /> and the Circuit City complex. <br /> 3. Altering the existing site configuration raises sensitive design concerns regarding the site <br /> layout: building setbacks; site access; parking; signage; lighting and landscaping <br /> requirements. The rezoning to Planned Shopping District would allow the site to be <br /> redeveloped in a comprehensive manner. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> 1. Because there are many challenges to redeveloping the site, staff is of the opinion that the <br /> property should be rezoned to B-3 Planned Shopping Center District. Staff believes that B-2 <br /> Commercial District is too intense for the site and inconsistent with neighboring uses. <br /> Accordingly, staff recommends denial of the petition as proposed. <br /> PLAN COMMISSION ACTION <br /> 1. Section XXIX.G.1 of the Zoning Ordinance requires the Plan Commission to hold a public <br /> hearing on a rezoning request, and then forward its report and recommendation to the City <br /> Council for final approval. A motion to forward Calendar Number 04-47 to the City Council <br /> with a recommendation for denial is suggested. <br /> The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning and Economic <br /> Development Division, Economic and Urban Development Department, City of Decatur. <br /> Greg C. Crowe <br /> Economic Development Coordinator <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Petition <br /> 2. Location Map <br />