2004-46 REZONING PROPERTY - 1314 AND 1354 NORTH MAIN STREET

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of June 3, 2004 Cal. No. 04-33 Petition of BLACKSTONE GROUP, to rezone the _ premises at 1314 an 1354 North Main Street from R-6 Multiple Dwelling District, O-1 Office District and B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District to PD Planned Development. Ms. Suzan Stickle was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. Ms. Stickle presented the recommendation of staff. The subject site is approximately 2.33 acres and contains an office building, a residential structure and a detached garage. Utilities are available at the site. This petition was reviewed by Plan Commission last month with a recommendation of approval. The petition was reviewed by City Council on April 17, 2004; the rezoning request failed to pass with those five (5)members present voting 3 to 2 to approve the petition. The petitioners have changed their request from B-2 Commercial District to PD Planned Development District so their request can be reviewed as soon as possible. The petitioner requests rezoning to PD Planned Development District to allow for the construction of a 14,500 square foot retail structure and a parking lot to serve the site. The surrounding zoning includes R-6 Multiple Dwelling District, B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District, B-2 Commercial District and O-1 Office District. The proposed rezoning to PD Planned Development District is compatible with the adjacent commercial and office zoning in the area. Access to the property is to be provided from North Main Street, North Water Street and Grand Avenue. Access to the property is currently being utilized from all three streets. The rezoning of the subject property to PD Planned Development District is in harmony with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning petition. Mr. Phil Cochran, representative for the petitioner,was sworn in by Ms. Jesse. Mr. Cochran stated that this request went to the City Council and there were not enough votes to pass this request. Therefore, a site plan is being presented for this petition and if the City Plan Commission approves, the petition will then be forwarded onto the City Council. Mr. Smith questioned whether the building will face Water Street or Main Street. Mr. Cochran stated it would be towards Water Street with the front door facing the Southeast direction. No objectors were present. It was moved and seconded (Smith/Dunn) to forward Cal. No. 04-33 to the City Council with the recommendation for approval as submitted by petitioner. Motion carried unanimously.