PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the public hearing for CityGate West - PZC 20-1-022 (Item 1 of 4)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Sara Kopinski, AICP
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Official notice for the public hearing for PZC 20-1-022 was published in the Daily Herald on August 3, 2020.
BACKGROUND:
Inter-Continental Real Estate & Development Corporation is the petitioner proposing CityGate West, a mixed-use development planned to offer a live, work, play environment that complements the surrounding area.
The subject property is located at the southwest corner of IL Route 59 and Ferry Road, and consists of approximately 60.226 acres. The property is currently zoned I (Industrial District) and consists largely of vacant land. Renovations to the Odyssey Fun World site are proposed as part of the project, as well as improved connectivity with the nearby Top Golf and Whirlyball establishments.
The Northwest Sector Plan designates the subject property as Business Park. Per the City's Land Use Master Plan update, this area is generally recommended for a diverse mix of uses including shopping, service, entertainment, and employment destinations, to draw customers and visitors from throughout the City and surrounding region; however, the Master Plan update has not yet been reviewed by the City Council. Staff finds that the proposed mix of uses could collectively create a regional destination with a unique character and synergy between the differing uses.
DISCUSSION:
Several entitlements are requested as part of the CityGate West development and are identified in the table below. Staff is generally supportive of the development and finds it to be consistent with the City's long-range vision, as identified in the pending update; however, there are multiple features of the development that staff does not support based on the information and lack of detail provided. These componen...
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