CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Option A: Concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the petitioner and pass the ordinance approving five variances related to the proposed drive-through and signage for 1291-1295 E. Ogden Avenue (Eastgate Outlot) - PZC 21-1-126; or
Option B: Concur with staff and pass the ordinance approving the requested sign variances and denying the requested drive-through variances for 1291-1295 E. Ogden Avenue (Eastgate Outlot) - PZC 21-1-126
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Sara Kopinski, AICP
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered PZC 21-1-126 on June 15, 2022 and voted to recommend approval of the petitioner's requests, subject to conditions (approved 7-0). Staff disagrees with the PZC's recommendation and is not supportive of the drive-through variances requested.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is zoned B2 and consists of approximately 10.1 acres located at the northwest corner of Naperville/Wheaton Road and Ogden Avenue. It is currently developed with a multi-tenant commercial building (anchored by H Mart and Dollar Tree) and associated parking areas.
The petitioner plans to subdivide the property to create a new commercial outlot that will accommodate two restaurants and two retail establishments in one building. To do so, the petitioner requests approval of a preliminary/final plat of subdivision, and variances to the City's drive-through and ground sign requirements.
DISCUSSION:
Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision
The subject property currently consists of one lot that is approximately 10.1 acres in size. The petitioner proposes subdividing the property into two lots. Lot 1 will consist of approximately 8.9 acres and will continue to accommodate the multi-tenant commercial building anchored by H Mart and Dollar Tree. Lot 2 will be approximately 1.2 acres in size and is planned for development of the new, four-ten...
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