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Excerpts from City Plan Commission Minutes of June 1, 1995 Cal. No. 95-34 Petition of Bruce A. Swartz to rezone the premises commonly known as 2228 East Prairie Street from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District. Mr. Robert Krimmel, Engineer from SKS Engineers, was present and spoke for the petition representing Mr. Swartz. Mr. Krimmel stated that the petitioner has the option to develop a convenience store at the subject location. The property is east of Swartz Restaurant and contains two lots which are paved and currently part of a parking lot per a Special Use Permit. The subject request does not include the two houses on Prairie Street. Mr. Finney questioned why the B-1 zoning was requested rather than B-2. Mr. McQueen stated that the B-1 zoning will pernut the convenience store and typically a more restrictive zoning will be sought when a residential area is nearby. The B-1 zoning accommodates the petitioner's request. There were no objectors present. NIr. McQueen presented the recommendation of staff: ; The subject petition requests rezoning of premises commonly known as 2228 East Prairie Street I from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District. Presently platted as two separate lots, the area in question is developed with a parking lot which previously served a restaurant. The e�sting parking lot was developed some years ago after review and approval of the same by the Decatur Zoning Board of Appeals. The purpose of the proposed zone is to enable construction of a new convenience store and service station operation. Upon review of nearby zoning patterns, staff noted that adjoining property to the east and north is I zoned B-2 Commercial; this zone was established in 1985 to enable serving liquor at a previous restaurant facility. Prior to said B-2 zone, this adjoining area was zoned B-1. , Staff is of the opinion that the proposed zone is in keeping with land use and zoning patterns in the general area of the intersection of North 22nd Street and Route 36. Further, we note that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan calls for commercial development of the entire azea bounded by North 22nd Street, Prairie Street, and Route 36. In view of the above data, staff recommends approval of the petition as presented. Mr. Swartz questioned if thought has been given to rezoning the area east of the subject property to B-1. Mr. McQueen stated that type of request would be logical and is supported by the Comprehensive Plan.