CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a major change to the Riverbrook Center Planned Unit Development in order to grant a conditional use for a daycare for the subject property located at 1567 North Aurora Road (Riverbrook Daycare) - PZC 18-1-127
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle Mattingly
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this matter on February 6, 2019 and voted to recommend approval of the request with a condition that the petitioner provide a 6-8' tall fence with a guardrail around the outdoor play area (approved 7-1). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The petitioner, Smita's Child Services, is requesting approval of a conditional use for a daycare. The petitioner proposes to open a daycare and an associated outdoor area in an approximately 2,000 square foot tenant space.
The subject property is located on the north side of North Aurora Avenue, west of Raymond Drive, with a common address of 1567 North Aurora Road. The proposed tenant space is zoned B2 PUD (Community Shopping Center District Planned Unit Development) and is currently vacant. The Northwest Sector Plan (1996) identifies the future land use of the subject property as commercial; the proposed development is compatible with this designation.
DISCUSSION:
Planning & Zoning Commission Action
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered this matter at their meeting on February 6, 2019. Upon review of the request, the PZC raised concern regarding safety for the outdoor play area including concern for the height of the fence and the potential for the outdoor play area to affect circulation within the site. The petitioner responded stating that the fencing and surface area will be consistent with DCFS requirements. The PZC voted to approve the request conditioned upon the petitioner providing a 6-8' tall fence with a guardrail around the outdoor play area (approved; ...
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