2002-34 GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - 4100 U.S. HIGHWAY 36 WEST

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Decatur City Plan Commission Apri14, 2002 Page Six Based on this analysis, the Planned Unit Development meets all of the required standards of review. Further, staff is of the opinion that this project will both enhance the area and improve the economic climate of the community. Staff recommends approval of the petition as proposed, provided that development is also in accordance with the executed development agreement as it pertains to site development standards and development of infrastructure for dedication to the City of Decatur. Section 21, Paragraph C of the Zoning Ordinance provides that the commission shall hold a public hearing, review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding Planned Unit Developments. A motion to forward this item to City Council with recommendation for approval is requested. Mr. Shampine asked if an exception from minimum zoning requirements is warranted. Mr. Bragg stated that the requirements under Planned Unit Development vary such as with the commercial development at Ash and Route 51. In 1991 the Plan Commission and City Council approved a similar blanket zoning which reverted back as nothing was developed. Mr. Bragg stated that the developer for the subject petition does not have a concrete plan yet as for facades, etc. The developer agrees to comply with all minimum standards. Staff will review submittals to see that the standards agreed upon are met. If there is a significant departure from the Planned Unit Development, it will be back before the Plan Commission and City Council. Mr. Phillip Cochran, Consulting Engineer, was present and spoke for the petition representing Real Estate Investors of Decatur(REID). Ed Flynn, Attorney, was also present. Mr. Cochran stated that a development agreement was entered into in April of 2001. In February of 2002 the preliminary plat of the subdivision was filed and approved by City Council. The Planned Unit Development is now also part of the developmerrt agreement. Mr. Cochran stated that staff is to be commended for working with the developer noting that there have been issues that he feels have been addressed. There were no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Smith/Peck) to forward Cal. No. 02-16 to City Council with recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously. Cal. No. 02-09 Petition of STEPHEN SWANSON, Director of Engineering and Infra- structure of the City of Decatur, to vacate the alley behind the 2500 Block of North Main Street and sought of East Pythian Avenue. Ms. Miller presented the recommendation of staff: