BUILDING REVIEW BOARD AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Consider the requested variance to Section 5-10-3 Subsection 12 of the Naperville Municipal Code (Rooftop Structures and Equipment) - BRB Case #98.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Peter Zibble, TED Operations Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The BRB will consider this request at their February 20, 2019 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The subject building at 776 S. Route 59 was constructed in 1989 as part of the Fox River Commons Shopping Center. It was occupied by Walmart from the time of construction until it was vacated in 2014. The building was constructed prior to the implementation of the city's current requirements for rooftop unit (RTU) screening which was enacted by ordinance in 2004. The existing building includes short segments of parapet wall around the entrance (approximately 4 feet high) and short parapet walls along the north and south sides that range in height from 3.5' to less than one foot. There is no parapet wall along the east side which is the rear of the building.
The current requirements for RTU screening require that all roof structures and equipment, such as heating, air conditioning, ventilation, exhaust or other mechanical equipment, located on the roof of any building or structure shall be screened or enclosed in a manner that will mask the equipment from view. The screening in the form of a parapet wall, unless otherwise approved by the Chief Building Official due to structural reasons, shall be installed such that the entire piece of equipment is completely enclosed on all sides for the full height of the unit plus any supporting curb work.
The applicant, Project Naperville, LLC, is proposing to convert the existing building into a retail mall with multiple tenants, including a grocery store and a food court. The significant scope of the proposed work requires the building to be compliant with the current Municipal Code including ...
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