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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commisision
DATE: September 3, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lots 7, 8, 9, & 10 of Randall's Addition Subdivision, located at 1401 W. Galena Boulevard (Village Bible Church - 20-0442 / AU20/1-20.121-Su/Fsd/Fpn - JS - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Village Bible Church, is requesting approval of a Final Plat for part of Lots 7 & 8, and all of Lots 9 & 10 of Randall's Addition to Aurora
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned R-2. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plat. The church currently owns 8 parcels ranging from .21 to .48 acres and is planning on combining all of them into one, 2.13 acre lot.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Religious Institutions (6400) use. The church has operated at this location for quite a long time and did not originally have a special use to operate at this location.
Finally, The Petitioner is also Requesting approval of a Final Plan. The church is adding a 2,100 sq. ft. addition to the front of their property. The building will be located 8.85 feet at its closet from the lot lines. This area will act as a vestibule and entryway for the building. The previous building entrance unloaded directly onto Galena Boulevard, where this one will now unload into the parking lot, diverting foot traffic off of the street. The church will also be adding in a sidewalk to connect the gap on Galena Boulevard leading to the West Aurora High School. The final major component to the plan is the creation of a stormwater detention basin due to some drainage issues in past.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Special Use petition and have sent comments back to the petitioner on those submittals. The petitioner has made the requested revisions to these documen...
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