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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: October 22, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for West Aurora High School Campus located at 1201 W New York Street (Whitt Law LLC - L15-00947 / AU20/4-15.164-Rz/Su/Fpn - TV - Ward 4)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Whitt Law LLC, on behalf of the West Aurora School District 129, is requesting approval of a Final Plan for the West Aurora High School Campus located at 1201 W New York Street.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is generally located at 1201 W New York Street with West Aurora High School Campus as a longtime grandfathered use being dedicated in 1953.
West Aurora High School in its present location was originally built in 1953. The first addition came in 1960. In 1965, a field house, an expanded cafeteria, and classrooms were added to the north. The auditorium was completed in 1967. The stadium press box and lighting system were renovated in 1993. In 1999, another addition brought the library, technology center, administrative offices, cafeteria, gym foyer, athletic training facility, weight room, and more classrooms. In 2004, a second field house and classrooms to the northwest were added. The present capacity of the school is 3,766 students and the present enrollment of the school is 3,700 students.
The Final Plan Proposal includes consists of the construction of 4 building additions and 3 new parking lots on the Campus. The additions include 8,217 square feet of instructional and corridor space, 18,748 square feet of fieldhouse, 500 square feet of kitchen space, and 3,200 square feet of multipurpose. In addition there will also be a 10,000 square foot renovation of the locker rooms.
The District will also be constructing three parking lots including a 125 space lot at the southeast corner of Randall Road and Plum Street; a 34 space lot along Galena Boulevard and a 20 space lot at the northwest corner of Spruce Street and Fordham Avenue. Se...
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