CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a major change to the Fox River Commons Resubdivision PUD to allow a conditional use to establish a daycare and after-hours activity center in the B2 zoning district on the subject property located at 776 S. Route 59, Suite 123 - PZC 21-1-020
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Amy Emery, AICP, TED Operations Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered this matter (PZC 21-1-020) on May 20, 2021 and voted to recommend approval of the request (approved, 7-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property includes a single 116,000 square foot commercial building and surface parking constructed more than 20 years ago as part of the Fox River Commons Shopping Center. It was occupied by Walmart from the time of construction until it was vacated due to expansion and relocation in 2014. The property has been redeveloped as the Mall of India and is zoned B2 (Community Shopping Center District). The site includes approximately 11.5 acres.
The Petitioner, 1504 Inc., is seeking a major change to the Fox River Commons Resubdivision Planned Unit Development to approve a conditional use for a daycare and after-hours activity center in the southeast corner of the building (Suite 123).
DISCUSSION:
The Petitioner requests approval of a daycare and after-hour activity center in Suite 123 of the Mall of India. This request requires approval of a conditional use in the B2 (Community Shopping Center) zoning district.
Suite 123 encompasses 19,000-square feet and will serve as an anchor tenant in the Mall of India, occupying approximately 16% of the entire building. The project includes significant architectural enhancements to the east and south facades of the building. Specifically, windows, doors, awnings and foundation plantings will be added to transform the concrete white walls that exist today on the...
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