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• Page 2 of 2 <br /> Neighborhood Housing <br /> March 7, 2002 <br /> are connected. NHDC intends to separate the development into two buildings with five units in <br /> each building. The petitioner also proposes adding more green space and a children's play area. <br /> The addition of the lot to the north facilitates this new design and adds open space to the <br /> development. A copy of the proposed site plan is attached. <br /> 5. On February 14, 2002 the Zoning Board of Appeals granted NHDC a variance for front yard <br /> setback from 25 feet to 20 feet in order to accommodate landscaping on the west side of the <br /> housing units. The main parking lot and the main entrance for the development are located on the <br /> west side of the building. <br /> STAFF ANALYSIS <br /> 6. The Decatur Urban Area Land Use Map depicts the area in question as commercial. The other <br /> lots owned by NHDC have been rezoned O-1 Office District. The subject property will be part of <br /> the development proposed for the corner of North Franklin Street and Cleveland Avenue. <br /> 7. Due to the presence of only one fire hydrant in the area, the Decatur Fire Department is concerned <br /> about fires in the proposed development. Fire Department staff proposes the installation of a <br /> hydrant at the alley off of the 24 inch main which runs along Cleveland. This issue will be <br /> resolved as part of the site plan approval. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> 8. The proposed rezoning does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed townhouse <br /> development would not have a negative impact on the area and would help meet NHDC's and <br /> City's goals of providing affordable housing. Rezoning the subject property will allow for better <br /> utility of the site and result in a more functional and aesthetically pleasing development. Staff � <br /> recommends approval of the petition as submitted. , <br /> PLAN COMMISSION ACTION �II <br /> 1. Section XXVII. A requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on rezoning requests, �'� <br /> and make a recommendation to the City Council. A motion to approve the rezoning is ''i <br /> recommended. ' <br /> The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning Division, Economic <br /> and Urban Development Department, City of Decatur. <br /> Hala Ahmed, AICP <br /> Environmental Specialist <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Location Map. <br /> 2. Petition. <br /> 3. Site Plan for proposed project. <br />