2003-18 REZONING PROPERTY - 3789 NORTH WATER STREET

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' Page 2 Memo: Mound/ 51 Rezoning April 14, 2003 ',, circulation system, a green screen system of trellis panels and vegetation on selected areas of the � west and south facades of the 125,400 square foot building, as well as privacy fencing between ', the buffer yard area and the loading docks and compactor area. A storm detention basin has been ' provided at the southeast comer of the site. The detention area provides drainage for the entire site consistent with Ci of Decatur standards. The etitioner has also rovided a lighting and tY P P photometric plan that conforms to the City's newly adopted lighting regulations regarding light levels, glare and light trespass on adjoining residential properties. Four free-standin si s will be accommodated on the ro e . These include a monument si g � P P rtY � at the intersection of Mound and 51 totalling 140 square feet in area and 25 feet in height, a ' manument sign at the entrance at Mound Road totaling 86 square feet and 18 feet in height, and one monument sign for each smaller building totaling 40 square feet each and 10 feet in height. The proposed development is in accordance with an integrated design plan and closely follows the conceptual plan prepared by Massie Massie &Associates; the development has been designed to be compatible with surrounding uses by the use of landscaping and buffering ' techniques, architectural features, pedestrian access and the general orientation of the site; the site has been designed to minimize any adverse impacts on adjoining residential properties by the establishment of a buffer yard area to reduce noise and unsightly views, the regulation of lighting levels and spillover lighting effects,the control of stormwater runoff and detention on ' the site and the prohibition of vehicular access from residential streets;parking is adequate on the site and exceeds the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance; and access has been facilitated via the maj or arterial streets that serve the site. As the analysis shows in the Staff Report, City staff believes that the proposed development is consistent with the findings of the HOK report presented to the City Council. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: A petition objecting to the rezoning of the site has been filed with the City Clerk. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: The City Plan Commission voted 7-0 with one � abstention to recommend approval of this petition at the April 3, 2003 hearing. Minutes of the '� meeting are attached. STAFF REFERENCE: Any additional questions may be forwarded to Dane Bragg at 424-2725 I or e-mail: dbrag�(�a,decaturnet.org. �, BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The proposed rezoning will facilitate the development of I� the site with respect to the City's agreement to purchase the properiy from Decatur School Distict 61.