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Page 3 of 3 <br /> St. Mary's Hospital <br /> June 6, 2002 <br /> 10. Staff believes that the proposed landscaping for the new addition along East Lake Shore <br /> Drive and the buffers along adj acent residences is adequate for the development. However, <br /> the main parking lot does not have sufficient landscape elements, specifically in the various <br /> islands. The petitioner proposes installing planters in these islands and turf on the long island <br /> by the Riverside Avenue entrance. Staff does not believe that this treatment will provide <br /> sufficient shade or aesthetic quality for the development. The petitioner was advised about <br /> including more trees and landscape elements at these locations. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> 11. Staff believes that the proposed expansion is compatible with the locality, and would not <br /> adversely affect the neighborhood. The proposed use will not create undue traffic or noise, <br /> and the existing and proposed utility lines are adequate for the development. Based on the <br /> above analysis, staff recommends approval of the petition to rezone the R-3 portions of the <br /> property to O-1, Office District. Staff also recommends approval of the Planned Unit <br /> Development, subject to the following conditions: _ <br /> a. The landscape plan shall be amended to show shade trees placed in the parking lot <br /> islands. <br /> b. The large island adjacent to the Riverside Avenue entrance shall be landscaped in a <br /> similar manner to the island on the opposite(south) side of the parking lot <br /> PLAN COMMISSION ACTION <br /> 1. Section XXVII. A. of the 1960 Ordinance requires the Plan Commission to hold a public <br /> hearing on rezoning requests, and make a recommendation to the City Council. Section XXI. <br /> C. also requires the Plan Commission to hold a hearing on requests for a Special Use Permit <br /> for a Planned Unit Development. A motion to approve the rezoning as well as a separate <br /> motion to approve the PUD (subj ect to the above conditions) are recommended. <br /> The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning Division, <br /> Economic and Urban Development Department, City of Decatur. <br /> Hala Ahmed, AICP <br /> Environmental Specialist <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Location Maps. <br /> 2. Petition. <br /> 3. Site Plans. <br />