2017-03 Rezoning Property 1920 North Oakland Avenue from B-1 to B-2

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Meeting of January S, 2017: Cal. No. 17-02 Petition of DECATUR HOUSE OF PRAYER to rezone property located at 1920 NORTH OAKLAND AVENUE from B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District to B-2 Commercial District. Ms. Stickle presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is approximately 0.81 acres and is located at 1920 North Oakland Avenue. The subject site is the former location of Plaza TV and Appliance. The petitioner proposes to rezone from B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District to B-2 Commercial District which would allow for all those uses permitted in the B-2 Commercial District. The surrounding zoning includes B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District to the north and south and R-3 Single Family Residence District to the east and west. There is also a significant B-2 Commercial District in the area along North Oakland Avenue beginning directly north of Grant Avenue. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Retail. The permitted uses in the B-2 Commercial District are consistent and compatible with retail as shown in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed zoning is compatible with adjacent uses to the north and south. North Oakland Avenue, a state route, is one of the more heavily traveled corridors in the City. A more intensive commercial zoning district fronting a state route is appropriate for this site. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning Section XXIX. of the City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request, and then forward its report and recommendation to the City Council for final approval. A motion to forward Calendar Number 17-02 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mrs. Mary Cave, representative, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mrs. Cave stated there is a significant area zoned B-2 Commercial immediately north of this site and also two (2) blocks south. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan does show this area as commercial. Any proposed use or redevelopment for this site would have to meet City standards. The petitioner requests approval of the petition. There were no questions and no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Harris/Smith) to forward Calendar No. 17-02 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval as presented by staff. Motion carried unanimously.