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COMMUlvITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM NO. 95-272 December 13, 1995 TO: Honorable Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: James C. Bacon, Jr., City Manager �� George C. Weaver, Director of Community Development�� SUBJECT: Ordinance Rezoning Property at 3601 Route 36 East �I The subject petition requests that Lot 1, Decatur Plaza Subdivision be rezoned from B-1 � Neighborhood Commercial to B-2 General Commercial District. The purpose of the proposed zoning change is to allow for the proposed construction of an automobile lubrication station. The zoning change request is required due to the limitation on number of employees permitted under a B-1 classification on any single shift. The petitioner expects that the number of employees to be hired will exceed the maximum number of five and therefor requires the change from B-1 to B-2. Upon review of the land use and zoning patterns in the general area, staff noted that property is located in the northwest corner of the Decatur Plaza Subdivision. It is noted that property to the north and west is zoned R-2, and generally R-1 to the south and east of the larger subdivision tract. More specifically the tract is bounded by R-1 uses except for the westerly boundary which is zoned R-2. In considering the compatibility of the proposed use with the surrounding area, staff is of the opinion that the proposed change in zoning classification will not adversely affect adjacent uses. Staff agrees with the petitioners opinion that the proposed change would neither affect the appearance, noise, or traffic levels of the neighborhood. The petitioner represents he will construct an attractive structure that will be compatible with the neighborhood including the property to the west. But for the maximum number of employees provision of the ordinance, this proposed use of lot one would not require any planning commission or council action. Staff recommends approval of the petition as presented.