2002-49 REZONING PROPERTY - 375 NORTH 22ND STREET

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Page 2 of 2 375 North 22°a Street Rezoning June 6, 2002 which does not allow for automotive sales (NOTE: this requirement was in the 1960 Zoning Ordinance as well as the new Zoning Ordinance now in effect). 4. In order for staff to certify that the property is zoned properly, it is necessary to rezone the property to B-2, Commercial District. The property is adjacent to B-2 zoning to the north. STAFF ANALYSIS 5. Staff does not know how this use came to be established in the current B-1 District. It is not unusual for small businesses to be established for a long time before the City is aware of a violation. The zoning boundaries in this area do not follow easily discernible patterns, and the person who established the dealership may have been unaware of the zoning. In any case, it does not appear that the used car dealership at this location has had a negative effect on the general area. I 6. The uses allowed under the new Zoning Ordinance in the B-2 District are similar to those permitted under the 1960 Ordinance. Although the B-2 District is less restrictive than the B-1 District, the additional uses that would become permitted on this property are consistent with the uses allowed immediately to the north and those uses already established on East Eldorado Street. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 7. Staff recommends that the rezoning from B-1 to B-2 be approved. PLAN COMMISSION ACTION 8. Per Section XXVII.A of the 1960 Ordinance,the Plan Commission must hold a public hearing and make a report to the City Council regarding a rezoning petition. After receiving public input on the rezoning, a motion to approve the rezoning is recommended. The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning Division, Economic and Urban Development Department, City of Decatur. Steven J. Van Steenhuyse Planning Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map 2. Petition