2003-45 GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 273 WEST PRAIRIE AVENUE

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, ` ' Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of July 3, 2003 Cal. No. 03-28 Petition of DAVID R. GILMAN for a Conditional Use Permit for the premises at 273 West Prairie Avenue for a residence in an Office District. Ms. Kathy Miller, Senior Planner, was sworn in by Mrs. Althoff. Ms. Miller presented the following recommendation of staff: The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to return the structure, located in an O-1 Office District,to a single family dwelling unit. The building is currently owned by Catholic Charities and was previously used as office space. The petitioner plans to return the structure back to residential use. The petitioner plans to install a new furnace, replace the roof,paint the home and eventually construct a new garage. The exterior of the existing building (after improvements) will remain unchanged. A site plan is not required with the petition as the use will be located in an existing building where adequate utilities are already provided. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Decatur National Register Historic District. Properties surrounding the building are zoned O-1 Office District; multifamily residences are located to the west and office uses are located to the east, north and south. Residential properties are located on the north side of the street as well. I Returning the property to single family residential use will not injure the public health, safety ar welfare, nor will it cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the � neighborhood. The request is in harmony with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. I Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. I, The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Decatur(Section XXII A. 2.)requires the Plan � Commission to hold a public hearing on the rezoning request for study and a report on the effect of the proposed use on the comprehensive plan and compliance with the standards for review. A recommendation of approval is suggested. Mr. John stated he was fine with the action and questioned the revisions to the zoning ordinance. Mr. Bragg stated that non-conforming does not prohibit the use and there is no effect on the density. Mr. Anderson wants to take a look at the non-conforming issues and wants a better understanding of how the surrounding areas will be affected.