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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning & Zoning Commission
DATE: September 22, 2023
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone the property located at 55 Jackson Street from B-2 Business District - General Retail to R-4 Two Family Dwelling District (My Three Colors Construction - 23-0613 / AU27/2-23.296 - Rz/V - JS - Ward 2)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, My Three Colors Construction is Requesting to rezone the property at 55 Jackson Street from B-2 Business District - General Retail to R-4 Two Family Dwelling District
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned B-2 Business District, General Retail. The property is currently built as a two-unit dwelling. Additional information on the property can be found on the attached property maps.
The Petitioner is requesting to rezone from B-2 Business District - General Retail to R-4 Two Family Dwelling District. The property suffered a fire in November 2021, damaging the structure by over 50% of its replacement value. As this is a legally nonconforming use, the two-unit use would typically not be allowed to be rebuilt. A rezone to R-4 Two Family Dwelling District would permit the use by right.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of a Major Variance to decrease the required setbacks for the primary structure. The petitioner is looking to decrease the side setback requirement from eight feet to five feet. An addition is being planned for the rear of the home as a part of the rebuilding taking place. The proposed addition would allow for better access to the apartments, along with reworks to the existing floorplans. The home existing home does not run perfectly parallel to the lot, and therefore will need a variance to be expanded any further.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Rezoning Ordinance petition and have sent comments back to the petitioner on those submitta...
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