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Excerpts from Decatur City Plan Commission Meeting of November 7, 1996 Cal. No. 96-79 Petition of F. KAY ANTRIM to rezone the premises commonly known as 124 West Marietta Street from R-6 Multiple Dwelling District to O-1 Office District. Mr. James Alling, Attorney, was present and spoke for the petition representing Mr. and Mrs. Antrim who were also present. The Antrims own 1005 North Main Street where American Express Financial Services is operated. The property also serves as the home of the petitioner. There is a need to provide off street parking and access due to the co-use of the property. The only way to accomplish the objectives is to rezone 124 West Marietta and permit access to off street parking. Mr. Alling stated that Robert and Barbara Smith have joined in the petition and agree to provide access and will benefit from a joint drive by better access to their own garage. Mr. Alling reviewed the site plan with the commissioners for clarification. There were no objectors present. Mr. McQueen presented the recommendation of sta.ff: The subject petition requests that premises commonly known as 124 West Marietta Street be rezoned from R-6 Multiple Dwelling District to O-1 Office District. Containing 3216 square feet, the lot in question is presently developed with a single family dwelling. The purpose of the proposed zone is to allow a portion of the subject tract to be used as a driveway to serve the adjoining tract to the immediate east, which tract was zoned O-1 Office District in July, 1993. Recognizing the adjoining O-1 zone as noted, and that the west line of this tract is bound by an alley, staff is of the opinion that the proposed zone is a logical extension of the existing office classification, and that it would be consistent and compatible with land use and zoning patterns of the general neighborhood. The location of a zone boundary line along the alley as noted provides a logical separation between residential and non-residential land use; staff does not envision further extension of the non-residential zoning classification west of this point. Inasmuch as this tract is relatively small in width and area, staff is of the opinion that the ultimate best use would be to incorporate it with the adjoining O-1 tract to the immediate east. Staff recommends approval of the petition as presented. It was moved and seconded (Shampine/Demirjian) to forward Cal. No. 96-79 to City Council with recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously.