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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: December 7, 2017
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, Being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map Attached Thereto, by Rezoning the Property Located at 835 East Galena Boulevard, being the Southwest Corner of East Galena Boulevard and Smith Street, from R-2, One-Family Dwelling District to NC, Neighborhood Commercial District (Santos Ochoa - 17-01020 / AU26/1-17.160-Rz - SB - Ward 7)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Santos Ochoa, is requesting to rezone the property at 835 East Galena Boulevard, from R-2, One-Family Dwelling District to NC, Neighborhood Commercial District.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property currently is zoned R-2, One Family Dwelling District. The subject property maintains a one-story commercial structure, which is 1,602 square feet. The structure has been vacant since 2013 when it was used as a laundromat, and as a result, is no longer a legal non-conforming use per the R-2 zoning district's standards. Additional information can be found in the attached Property Research Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting to rezone the property to the NC, Neighborhood Commercial. The Petitioner intends to utilize the existing structure to operate an accounting and tax business, which is classified as a Business and Professional, Office (2400) use. This commercial use is compatible with the standards of the Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. In addition, the Petitioner will also provide external and internal remodeling efforts as a means to ensure that the structure will meet the needs of his business. The existing parking lot will also be re-striped by the Petitioner to provide 7 parking for employees and customers.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Rezoning petition and have sent comments back to the petitioner on those submittals. The petitioner has made the requested revisions to these documents and they now meet the applicable codes and ordinance...
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