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decline in home maintenance. He expressed concern regarding the pond which he stated would <br /> attract mosquitos and children could drown. Mr. Brooks stated that his lot is 110' feet deep and <br /> the lots proposed are 80' deep which would not be consistent with the area. He stated there <br /> would be an increase in traffic, air pollution and disease if the subdivision were approved. He <br /> requested that the property remain zoned R-1. <br /> Commissioner Smallwood left the meeting. <br /> NIr. John stated that failure to provide adequate erosion control at a site is a very serious <br /> infraction and that the USEPA will be mandating cities the size of Decatur to adopt erosion <br /> control requirements. <br /> Mr. Shampine stated that he understands the objectors' displeasure and although the Commission <br /> may be angered at the violation of ordinances, it must act on the petition presented as mandated. <br /> Mr. Smith asked if City staff can allow this violation or the office use in the previous petition. <br /> Mr. Van Steenhuyse stated that the moving of dirt is not illegal. Mr. Krieger stated that staff is <br /> asked to use discretion at times. If it was believed that the Plan Commission or City Council <br /> would be opposed in a particular situation, staffwould advise petitioner as such. Mr. Krieger <br /> stated that sound land use planning principles were applied in these situations. Decatur <br /> Community Partnership moved some furniture into a location proposed to be rezoned for that <br /> use. Staff agreed to their moving in an effort to promote partnership with the hospital. II <br /> It was moved and seconded (Anderson/John)to forward Cal. No. 01-11 to City Council with II <br /> recommendation for approvaL Motion carried unanimously. , <br /> It was moved and seconded (Smitl�/Peck) to forward Cal. No. 01-12 to City Council with <br /> recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously. ' <br />