CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Receive the staff report regarding The Matrix located at 808 S. Route 59, Naperville - PZC 20-1-027 & BRB Case #106 (Item 1 of 4)
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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 20-1-027) on March 3, 2021 and voted to recommend approval of the request (approved, 9-0). The Building Review Board (BRB) considered a rooftop screening variance (BRB Case #106) on February 17, 2021 for this location and voted to recommend approval of the request (approved, 5-0).
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located northeast of the intersection of IL Route 59 and IL Route 34 (Ogden Avenue) and is commonly known as 808 S. Route 59. The property is part of the Fox River Commons Shopping Center. It includes 9.78 acres and is zoned B2 (Community Shopping District). The site is improved with a 136,446-square foot retail warehouse building that was occupied by Sam's Club from the time of construction until it was vacated in 2018.
The petitioner, KPW Investments LLC, is proposing to convert the existing building into mixed-use space with multiple tenants, including a 1,200 seat banquet hall, 250 seat restaurant, performing arts academy, 200 seat theater, art gallery, recording studio, and sport court complex. The project also includes fa?ade and site improvements to provide a modern refresh and rebranding of the property.
DISCUSSION:
Major Change to PUD to approve Conditional Use
The petitioner requests approval of a Major Change to the Fox River Commons Resubdivision PUD to grant approval of a banquet hall and sport complex uses which require approval of a conditional use in the B2 (Community Shopping Center) zoning district as amusement establishments.
The property also enjoys signalized access to both IL Route 59 and Ogden Avenue. The building is setback ...
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