PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the public hearing to consider approval of a major change to the Fox River Commons Resubdivision PUD to allow a conditional use to establish a daycare and after-hour activity center in the B2 zoning district on the subject property located at 776 S. Route 59, Suite 123 - PZC 21-1-020
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Amy Emery, AICP, TED Operations Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Official notice for the public hearing for PZC 21-1-020 was published in the Daily Herald on Monday, May 3, 2021.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property at 776 S. Route 59 includes a single 116,000 square foot commercial building and surface parking constructed more than 20 years ago as part of the Fox River Commons Shopping Center. It was occupied by Walmart from the time of construction until it was vacated due to expansion and relocation in 2014. The property is zoned B2 (Community Shopping Center District) and includes approximately 11.5 acres.
The Petitioner, 1504 Inc., is seeking a major change to the Fox River Commons Resubdivision Planned Unit Development to approve a conditional use for a daycare and activity center in Suite 123 of the subject property.
DISCUSSION:
The Mall of India is a redevelopment project transforming a vacant big box retail space into an indoor commercial mall. When complete, it will accommodate a unique mix of tenants including a grocery store, food court, retail establishments, dance studio, and more. This case pertains to a proposed daycare and activity center use seeking to occupy Suite 123. The daycare will accommodate up to 125 children between the ages of 8 weeks and 5 years of age. The daycare will be open weekdays from 6am to 6pm. As proposed, the facility will include 10 classrooms, a large studio space, an indoor pool, and a fenced outdoor play area with tricycle track, sand pit and a 1,600-square foot splash pad. Du...
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