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 #106.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Amy Emery, AICP - TED Operations Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The subject building at 808 S. Route 59 was constructed more than 20 years ago as part of the Fox River Commons Shopping Center. It was occupied by Sam's Club 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 a parapet along the west elevation (nearest to IL Route 59) and portions of the south elevation. There is no parapet wall along the north (abutting Mall of India) and east side (rear) of the building. Many existing RTU units are clustered within metal screens.
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 808 LLC, KPW Investments, LLC is proposing to convert the existing building into mixed use space with multiple tenants, including a banquet facility, theater, and sports courts. The significant scope of the proposed work requires the building to be compliant with the current Municipal Code including the rooft...
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