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instance, it is unclear from the drawing how the sidewalk terminates near the corner <br /> of Wood and Oakland. Staff has also requested a detail or catalog cut for the <br /> proposed site break fence (the developer has indicated that it will be a solid vinyl <br /> fence). Finally, architectural elevations need to be submitted. Staff has expressed <br /> its preference that the buildings be in a "business district" style, with parapet walls <br /> shielding any rooftop mechanical systems from view. Finally, the existing alley that <br /> is encroached upon by the proposed building needs to be vacated. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> 13. Staff recommends that the rezoning of the properties currently zoned R-6 to B-2 be <br /> approved. This rezoning is appropriate and will enable the redevelopment of this <br /> site. <br /> 14. Staff also recommends approval of the Planned Unit Development, subject to the <br /> following conditions: <br /> a. The drawing will be revised to clarify the boundaries of the sidewalk near the <br /> corner of Oakland and Wood, prior to this item being placed on the City Council <br /> agenda. '� <br /> b. A detail or catalog cut of the proposed site break fence shall be submitted for �� <br /> approval by the Planning Division prior to this item being placed on the City ' <br /> Council agenda. ' <br /> c. Architectural elevations must be reviewed and approved by the Plan , <br /> Commission. The elevations shall show how any rooftop mechanical units are ' <br /> shielded from view from the street. If the developer is unable to provide ' <br /> elevations at the Plan Commission meeting, Staff recommends that this item be , <br /> tabled until the next meeting of the Plan Commission. ', <br /> d. A petition for vacating the alley segment near Oakland Avenue must be ' <br /> submitted for City consideration prior to applying for any permits for this project. <br /> The above report was prepared by the Planning Division, Economic and Urban <br /> Development Department, City of Decatur. <br /> Steven J. Van Steenhuyse AICP <br /> Planning Manager <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Petition <br /> 2. Location maps <br /> 3. Site Plan <br /> 4. Landscaping Plan <br /> Page3 <br />