2017-11 Rezoning Property 1930 S Taylorville Rd

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Book: 4548 Pagge A 413 Excerpts from Plan Commission Meeting of February 2, 2017: Cal. No. 17-07 Petition of JACK A. WILKERSON to rezone property located at 1930 SOUTH TAYLORVILLE ROAD from B-2 Commercial District to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District. Ms. Suzy Stickle was sworn in by Mrs. Janet Poland. Ms. Stickle presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is approximately 0.75 acres and is located at 1930 South Taylorville Road. The subject site is a mix of commercial and industrial uses. The petitioner proposes to rezone from B-2 Commercial District to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District which would allow for all those uses permitted in the M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District. The surrounding zoning includes M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District to the north and west and R-1 Single Family Residence District to the south and east. There is significant M- 1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District in the area along South Taylorville Road. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Retail. The permitted uses in the M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District are compatible with retail as shown in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed zoning is compatible with adjacent uses to the north and west with a mix of industrial and commercial uses present. South Taylorville Road is a well-traveled state route in the City. A more intensive zoning district fronting this state route is appropriate for the site as it is compatible with the other districts and uses along the route. 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 17-07 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. Jack Wilkerson, petitioner, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Wilkerson stated there is a car restoration business in Springfield, Illinois that would like to relocate to Decatur, Illinois. The work involves painting and body work which requires him to rezone the property. Mr. Jack Myatt asked if this is a one man business. Mr. Wilkerson said if help is needed they will employ a couple of additional people. There were no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Myatt/Peck) to forward Calendar No. 17-07 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously.