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� 3 <br /> 1300 N Monroe St <br /> Decatur, I11 <br /> ZONING <br /> This property is classified R-5, Two Family Residential , which has <br /> a mi nimur� 1 ot area req�ai rement of 5,OOU SF. P4axi mum bui 1 di ng hei ght <br /> i s 2 1/2 stori es or 35' , setback requi rement of 25 ' , rear yard 12 ' , <br /> and aggregate side yard 12' . There are no nearby violations of an <br /> adverse nature. <br /> CITY DATA <br /> Decatur has a population of 94,081 , is the county seat of Placon <br /> County and is situated near the center of the State of Illinois. <br /> Known as the Soybean Capital of the bJorld, agriculture is an <br /> important factor. <br /> P�ajor employers consist primarily of grain processors and auto <br /> related manufacturers. D�ae to the amount of heavy industry, unem- <br /> ployment is typically higher than the national average, currently in <br /> the 9%-12% range. Decatur 's council -manager form of government <br /> operates satisfactorily. . ' <br /> NEIGHBORHt70D �I <br /> This neighborhoud is located one mile nor�hwest of the downtown I� <br /> b�asiness section of Decatur. ThP_ area is built up primarily with <br /> modest one, one and one-half, and two story frame residences ; most <br /> developed in a period from 1910 to 193U. At the southwest corner of <br /> the Grand-Plonroe intersection is Roosevelt i1iddle School . <br /> City bus service is available, schools in Decatur oublic school <br /> system are within walking distance. Convenient to most city <br /> amenities, automobile is necessary for transportation to most <br /> employ ment, regional shopping, recreation, and houses of worship. <br />