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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: July 20, 2018
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan located east of Reimer Drive, between W. Galena Boulevard and Downer Place for Educational Services (Whitt Law LLC - 18-0521 / AU19/2-15.273-SUPD/Fpn - TV - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Whitt Law LLC on behalf of West Aurora School District #129, is requesting approval of a Final Plan for property located east of Reimer Drive, between W. Galena Boulevard and Downer Place which includes the reuse of the existing building for the District's Learning Center and the construction of the Weisner Family Technical Center.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is the former Dreyer Medical Clinic Campus with O(S) Office zoning, which is part of the Clinic Corporation Special Use Planned Development. In November of 2016, the West Aurora School District acquired this property through a 3-party agreement involving the Dreyer Medical Clinic, the West Aurora School District and the City of Aurora. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan. The details of the request include the reuse of the existing 31,858 square foot building for the District's Learning Center which is located along W. Galena Boulevard. The Learning Center will house the School District's Success Academy, Transition Program, early Childhood Program, Pathways to Prosperity, and its District Assessment clinic for incoming early learning students. It will also house administrative offices, dining and food preparation area, and multi-purpose rooms for training and well as babysitting space.
The Petitioner is also proposing the construction of the 16,550 square foot Weisner Family Technical Center just north of the detention pond within the parking area along Reimer Drive. The building will have workshops for training students in welding, machi...
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