2003-15 AMENDING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of March 6, 2003 Cal. No. 03-13 Petition of ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL to revise the O-1 Planned Unit Development at 1669, 1679, 1676-1726 East Riverside Avenue; 1309-1329 South 17th Street; 1666 and 1676 East Buena Vista; all lots east of 1679 East Buena Vista; and 1662-1724 East Lake Shore Drive. Ms. Miller presented the recommendation of staff: In June of 2002, the Plan Commission recommended approval and the City Council approved a planned development for additional parking and a new office building at St. Mary's Campus. Since that time, the hospital has determined a greater need than originally anticipated and is seeking approval of the addition of a third floor to the previously approved office building. The proposal will increase the size of the building from 27,500 to 37,500 square feet. In addition, the proposed parking lot configuration has changed slightly adding an additional row to the doctor's parking area which is segregated from the remainder of the parking lot with landscaping. The total number of parking spaces has not changed. All other aspects of the planned development remain unchanged. The use associated with the medical office facility is consistent with the planned development previously approved. The addition to the building will not adversely impact the neighborhood in any significant manner. The proposed expansion is consistent with the intent of the previously approved planned development and will not adversely affect the neighborhood. Staff recommends approval of the petition. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Decatur requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on the Planned Unit Development request and make a recommendation to the City Council. A motion to forward the Revised Planned Unit Development request to the City Council with a recommendation of approval is suggested Mr. Mark Gibson,Attorney,was present to speak for the petition representing St. Mary's Hospital. Also present were David Meyers of St. Mary's and Bryan Bradshaw of Blank Wesselink and Cook. Mr. Nordholm asked if there was a home on the map that was not owned by St. Mary's. Mr. Gibson answered no and that all properties on this petition are contiguous and owned by St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. John asked where the change for the parking lot is noted on the map that the Commission received. Mr. Gibson stated that it is the southeast corner of the parking lot, north of the existing medical office building. A row of parking would be added for doctors and the parking would be gated.