The Decatur Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 5 approved routine meeting business and several staff-recommended continuances and final plats.

The commission approved the minutes from the Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 meetings. Commissioners then moved into public-hearing items where staff requested 30-day extensions for several agenda items so applicants could resolve outstanding issues with nonconforming setbacks and plan adjustments.

Staff recommended, and the commission approved, a 30-day extension for the North Lane replat application so staff and the property owner could address existing nonconforming setbacks and work with the Board of Adjustments if needed. The commission also approved a 30-day continuance of a specific-use-permit application for an accessory dwelling unit at 505 South Lane Street; staff said the unit exists but must be made habitable and asked to continue the item to the Dec. 2 meeting.

A preliminary plat for Nivell Terrace (700 Deer Park) was continued for 30 days; staff said the townhome portion is not currently in conformance with the June 2023 planned-development approval and the applicant is amending lot sizes and counts. On the consent agenda the commission approved three final plats: a replat at 2806 South FM 51 (convenience store), a final plat for Deer Park that defined and split a commercial lot in the Paloma Trails development, and a revised final plat for the already-built Chisholm Apartments (easement changes).

Most motions were passed by voice vote. The commission scheduled follow-up and set the next meeting for Dec. 2, when several continued and new matters will be considered.

What happens next: Continued items are scheduled for Dec. 2 and staff will present required materials and Board of Adjustments items where applicable.