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Page 2 of 2 <br /> 3231 East Mound Road <br /> June 5, 2003 <br /> 2. The access to the property is difficult due to the intersection of East Mound Road and Illinois <br /> Route 48. This could create traffic congestion problems in the area if it were rezoned to B-2 <br /> Commercial District. �I <br /> 3. Notwithstanding the petitioner's intended uses,rezoning must be judged based on the merits � <br /> of permitted uses. Rezoning could lead to such incompatible uses as: commercial <br /> fabrication; gas station or convenience store; commercially zoned property located , <br /> immediately adj acent to residential property would be detrimental to the neighborhood and <br /> surrounding area. <br /> 4. The proposed rezoning may lead to undesirable land uses adjacent to residential properties. <br /> The rezoning of the subject property is in conflict with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 5. While Staff is supportive of reuse of the site, appropriate controls are necessary to protect the <br /> adjoining residential neighborhood. As an alternative to rezoning the property to a B-2 <br /> Commercial District, a planned development for the petitioner's use would be compatible <br /> with the adjacent neighborhood and surrounding areas. A planned development would also <br /> be in harmony with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> 6. Staff recommends denial of the rezoning petition. However, if the Commission should <br /> recommend approval,the petitioner shall submit a site plan, landscaping plan and lighting <br /> plan according to the Zoning Ordinance and approved by Economic and Urban Development <br /> and Engineering and Infrastructure. <br /> PLAN COMMISSION ACTION <br /> 1. Section XXIX requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request, <br /> and then forward its report and recommendation to the City Council for final approval. A <br /> motion to recommend denial of the rezoning is suggested. <br /> The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning Division, <br /> Economic and Urban Development Department, City of Decatur. <br /> Suzan Stickle <br /> Planner <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Petition <br /> 2. Site Map <br /> 3. Location Map <br />