93-66 REZONING PROPERTY - 360 EAST GRAND AVENUE

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City Plan Commission Meeting of September 2 , 1993 Cal. No. 93-60 Petition of DAVID L. CONDON to rezone the premises commonly known as 242-360 East Grand Avenue from R-6 Multiple Dwelling District to O-1 Office District. Mr. Neal Bond was present and spoke for the petition representing Mr. Condon. Mr. Bond stated that this use could put life back into the building and improve it. Mr. Hunt questioned if the building is empty. Mr. Bond stated that it has been since 1991 and that the proposed zone would be beneficial in marketing the property. Mr. McQueen presented the recommendation of staff: The subject petition requests that premises commonly known as 242-360 East Grand Avenue be rezoned from R-6 Multiple Dwelling District to O-1 Office District. Containing approximately two acres, the area in question is occupied by a vacant structure which previously housed the Wabash Hospital, except for a single family dwelling located at 252 East Grand Avenue. Adjoining land to the west is zoned office and commercial, and property to the south across Grand Avenue is presently zoned office. Adjoining land use includes a gasoline service station, office uses, parking lots, the Concord Decatur Housing Authority apartment complex, and a church. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed zone and office use would be compatible with the general area as noted. The O-1 office classification for this tract should be beneficial in marketing the existing structure, which has remained vacant for an extended period of time. Alsa, the O-1 zone would still enable high density residential development if such were proposed. The proposed zone would result in a zone boundary line along Warren Street to separate residential and non-residential use. This zone boundary would, in staff's opinion be appropriate; we would not at this time suggest any further extension of nonresidential zoning eastward along Grand Avenue. In view of the data presented, staff recommends approval of the petition. It was moved and seconded (Gruenewald/Kaptain) and approved that Cal. No. 93-60 be forwarded to City Council with recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously.