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Decatur City Plan Commission December 5, 1996 � Page Two elevation of structures, maintaining a residential appearance, type of signage, etc. Neighborhood Preservation Use would not be city wide but only in a designated area yet to be determined. � Mr. Swartz stated for clarification that the designated area would be bound by particular streets and zoned residential with this specific regulation. Mr. McQueen stated that the boundaries would be designated such as is done in the Historic Preservation area. Presently, office and retail uses are not permitted in residential zones and such would necessitate a zoning change. There are cases where it is not desirable to change the underlying zoning. Each petition for a special use permit would be reviewed on an individual basis and there will be specific program guidelines. Mrs. Washington questioned if there were currently requests for this type of use or if the intent was to plan for the future. Mr. McQueen stated that there are no specific requests at this time but ongoing inquiries are received. Existing regulations do not accommodate this type of operation under the home occupation clause. Mr. Shampine questioned if the City will establish the boundary before the requests are allowed. Mr. McQueen stated that it is anticipated that a given area will be designated as was done for the historic areas. There may be other areas in the future if warranted. The City Council will designate the areas. Approval of the requests are not automatic and will be subject to a review process. Mr. Shampine questioned if the program guidelines are written. Mr. McQueen answered no and stated that a site plan would have to be submitted for each proposal and then the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would regulate the requests. Should a specific request not seem appropriate then the determination is at the discretion of the Plan Commission and City Council. Mr. Swartz stated that he is in support of development possibilities yet concerned with rezoning a block from R-3 to O-1 as it is, in fact, a change in zoning. Mr. McQueen stated that the underlying zone does not change. The use would be permitted by means of a special use permit. It was moved and seconded (Shampine/Demirjian) to forward Cal. No. 96-93 to City Council with recommendation for approval as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Cal. No. 96-94 Petition of DEBBIE LEWIS and others to rezone the premises commonly known as 2621-2685 North Main Street from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District.