2002-82 GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT - 623 WEST MAIN STREET

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ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Memo No. 02-92 September 11, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: Steve Garm , ty Manager A. J. Krieger, istant City Manager� Steve Van Stee uyse, AICP,Planni anager Kathy J. Miller, AICP,Planner��L� SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit --Historic Neighborhood Use for Office Use-- 623 West Main Street,Deborah Warnick SITMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit provided that (1) the proposed development occurs in accordance with the data and site plan submitted by the petitioner, (2) that the site plan be submitted to and approved by the Economic and Urban Development Department and the Engineering and Infrastructure Department and (3) that prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the building be in compliance with the City's Building Codes. The Plan Commission reviewed the request at the September 5, 2002 meeting and recommended approval with a vote of 8 to 0. Plan Commission minutes are attached. BACKGROUND: The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow an office as a Historic Neighborhood Use at 623 West Main Street; the premises are currently zoned R-6 Multiple Dwelling District. The home will be used as the offices for Heritage Homes. Approximately 1100 square feet of gross floor area will be used as the real estate office. The Zoning Ordinance provides for a historic neighborhood use in any zone located within the Decatur Historic District providing such use preserves the historic, architectural and residential character of the structure. Such use must preserve the essential character and nature of the surrounding neighborhood as well. Plans submitted shall be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and prior to occupancy, the building shall be in compliance with the City Building Codes. The proposed office use meets the applicable criteria for a historic neighborhood use. (The structure at 623 West Main Street is within the boundaries of the local historic district and requires plan review and an approved certificate before changes are made to the structure.) The office use will not be intrusive to the residential character of the neighborhood. It appears that the change in use to office at this location will meet the building and accessibility codes. Adequate parking for the 1132 square feet of office space (four (4) spaces) will be provided on the site. A one-way access drive will be provided from West Main Street to the paved alley. The existing landscaping meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. ,