2001-03 REZONING PROPERTY - PORTION OF TIMBERLAKE

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ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM No. 01-04 January 17, 2001 TO: Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: Steve Ga ity Manager A.J. Krieger, ssistant City Manager I Steve Van S enhuyse Planning Man �'� Dane Bragg Planner� - � SUBJECT: Rezonin 5400 Timberlake Drive from R-3 Sin le Famil Residence to R-5 ! g , g Y , , Two-Family Residence District � The petitioner is requesting the rezoning of a 4.9 acre tract containing 10 single family lots to allow duplex or condominium-style development within the Timberlake Subdivision. A petition to rezone ten lots west of this site to R-5 was approved by the City Council in March, 2000. The property is bordered by low-density residential development to the north and west, with agricultural uses present to the east and south of the property. The proposed rezoning would allow a total of 20 dwelling units on 10 acres within the subdivision, or a density of one unit per half-acre. This density is equal to the density allowed in the R-1, Single Family Residence District, and a lower density than is currently permitted in surrounding residential areas. The petitioner has not proposed any changes in the lot layout within the subdivision. The attached staff report goes into greater detail about this request. It is the opinion of staff that the proposed duplex-style development would be compatible with surrounding residential uses and would preserve low-density development in the area. Staff recommends approval of the petition subject to review and approval of the revised Owner's Declaration reflecting condominium designation(s) for the subject lots. The Decatur City Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the petition at the January 4, 2001 hearing.