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DEPARTMENT REPORT
April 20, 2004
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Docket No. 04020008 ADLS: Main & Guilford Plaza ~ 51¢
The applicant seeks approval for a retail building with parking. The site is located
811 W Main Street. The site is zoned OM/MF- Old Meridian/Multifamily (pending).
Filed by Joe Calderon of Ice Miller for Main & Guilford Piaza, LLC.
The Special Studies committee forwards the DP/ADLS to the full Plan Commission with a 4-0
favorable recommendation as presented.
The Department recommends that the Plan Commission approve the Development Plan and
ADLS package subject to approval of the necessary variances by the Board of Zoning
Appeals.
Additional Note: Written findings are required for action on the Development Plan. The applicant
shall present these to the Commission at the meeting prior to approval.
Background:
The applicant is requesting approval of an ADLS for the construction of a multi-tenant commercial
building at the southwest comer of West Main Street and Guilford Road. Please see the
informational packet prepared by the applicant for an overview of the site as well as building
elevations.
The Department is encouraged about the effort this petitioner has put forward in designing a
building that not only meets but also exceeds our expectations for development within the Old
Meridian area. The applicant had an auto repair facility at the southeast comer of Old Meridian and
West Main that was closed in advance of the pending road improvements along the Old Meridian
corridor and wanted to stay in the area. The applicant came to us several months ago to discuss his
opportunities and learn what the vision was for the Old Meridian Area. His return was a catalyst for
our proceeding with the rezone and better positioning the area for the type of development portrayed
within the applicant's information packet.
PCR-2004-0420