2002-11 GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD USE - 447 WEST MAIN STREET

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ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Memo No. 02-17 February 13, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: Steve G ity Manager A. J. Kriege , ssistant City Manage� Steve Van Stee uyse, AICP, Planm anag�ic��j Kathy J. Miller, AICP, Planner �� � SUBJECT: Special Use Permit --Historic Neighborhood Use for Office Use -- 447 West Main Street SiJMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed special use permit provided that (1) the proposed development occurs in accordance with the data and site plan submitted by the petitioner and (2) 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 February 7 meeting and recommended approval with a vote of 7 to 2. Plan Commission minutes are attached. BACKGROUND: The Glidewells purchased the structure at 447 West Main Street in the Summer of 2000 and began renovating the property to a single family residence. The plan was to sell the structure as a single family home. The Glidewells received recognition for their work � from the Historical and Architectural Sites Commission, the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois and the Mayor's Recognition. ' The Glidewells have not been able to sell the house as a single family home. The lease expired on the Glidewell's former office location so they made the decision to move their office to 447 West Main Street before the proper permits were obtained. The petitioner is requesting a Special � Use Permit to allow an office as a Historic Neighborhood use at 447 West Main Street; the '� premises are currently zoned R-6 Multiple Dwelling District. The structure would house the ', offices of Triple J Investors, Heritage Homes and possibly the Historic Decatur Foundation. Of , the 4000 square feet of gross area, approximately 1110 square feet will be net leasable space (521 , on the first floor and 590 on the second floor). Section XXI (Special Use Regulations) of 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 li shall be in compliance with the City Building Codes. ,