2002-09 REZONING PROPERTY - 2071 AND 2117 EAST DAMON AVENUE

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Decatur City Plan Commission February 7, 2002 Page Two for the vacated right of way. Utility letters have been received. An easement will be reserved for utility maintenance ingress and egress. Staff recommends approval of the right of way vacation with the utility easement noted in the ordinance. The Administrative Policy of the City of Decatur requires that property vacation request be submitted to the Plan Commission for a public hearing. Although not required, a motion to al. No. O1-43 to the Cit Council with a recommendation of approval is forward the re uest of C y q suggested. Mr. Shampine asked if a motion is not required, what is. Ms. Miller stated that a Public Hearing is required. i� Ms. Julie Keller, Attorney,was present and spoke for the petition representing the Robling's who reside adjacent to the subject property. Also adjacent to the property is Mr. Doran's property. The two petitioners have agreed to vacate and the Robling's will then go through the process of dividing the property with Mr. Doran. Ms. Keller stated that the Robling's have been residing at their present location for the past nine to ten years and have been maintaining the subject property, including providing fill for the gully. There were no objectors present. Mr. John stated that he would like to see the City develop a policy and procedure on vacations in general. He stated that property adjacent to City property, the Park District or Conservation District could be potential access to a Greenway project. Mr. John had spoken directly with the Conservation District and was told this property was not suitable for a project. He stated that he does not object to this vacation request but feels that the requests should be carefully scrutinized Mr. Clevenger stated that the City contacted both the Park District and the Conservation District as well as conducted a site visit. He stated that careful scrutiny and due diligence took place in this instance. It wa onded (John/Shampine)to forward Cal. No. 01-43 to City Council with ---�`�� ommerida�tYon for ap oval. Motion canied unanimously. al. No. 02-OS Pet ion of MARK P. JACKSON, 2635 North 22nd Street, to rezone the Pr mises at 2071 and 2117 EAST DAMON and 2110 and 2120 EAST from R-2 Single Family Residence District to B-2 Commercial District. Ms. Ahmed presented the recommendation of staff: