CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance rezoning the properties bounded by School Street, Wright Street, Columbia Street, and Franklin Avenue to the CU Zoning District (Little Friends)- PZC 19-1-18
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle Mattingly
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed PZC 19-1-18 at their meeting held on March 21, 2019 and provided a positive recommendation on the rezoning request (approved 6,1). The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this matter on April 17, 2019 and voted to recommend approval of the request (approved 7, 1). Staff concurs. The City Council reviewed the request at their meeting held on May 21, 2019. Per the request of the petitioner, the City Council continued the meeting to the June 4, 2019 City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The two subject properties are bounded by School Street, Wright Street, Columbia Street, and Franklin Avenue. The addresses for the subject properties are 140/148/126 N. Wright Street and 619 Franklin Avenue. The properties are currently zoned R2 (Single-Family and Low Density Multiple-Family District) and are improved with multiple buildings and an associated parking lot which were most recently occupied by Little Friends. The subject properties are located in the historic district.
DISCUSSION:
Request to Continue
This case was heard at the May 21, 2019 City Council meeting. Three members of the public spoke raising concerns regarding the impact of the rezoning on the character of the district, potential increases in traffic, pedestrian safety in the area, and the future of the existing playground. At the meeting, the petitioner requested the case be continued to allow additional time to speak with the Naperville Park District. Therefore, the City Council continued the case to the June 4, 2019 City Council meeting. A letter from the petitioner, providing an update on the discussion betw...
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