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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: April 18, 2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan and granting a setback variance on Lot 1 of Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision located at 1330 Marseillaise Place for a 1,090 sq. ft. addition to the Parolini Music Center (Aurora University - 19-0240 / AU20/4-19.047-Fpn - TV - Ward 4)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Aurora University, is requesting approval of a Final Plan and a setback variance for a 1,090 sq. ft. addition to the Parolini Music Center located at 1330 Marseillaise Place.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property currently includes Aurora University, a private, post-secondary institution of higher education with accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral level programs. The Campus currently consists of approximately 40 acres and includes 18 major buildings, 7 parking lots and a football field/soccer field with bleachers. The University has acquired all but one property on the south side of Southlawn Place which is currently a single-family dwelling with R-1 One-Family Dwelling District zoning. Some of the homes acquired have been demolished and have been devoted to open space until redevelopment occurs. The remaining acquired homes are being used for University offices, classrooms and a studio.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan with a setback variance for the Parolini Music Center. The Parolini Music Center is located on the north part of the Campus along Marselliase Place, between S. Randall Road and S. Calumet Avenue. The University is in the process of renovating the Music Center building. Concurrently with the renovation, the University is proposing to construct a 1,090 sq. ft. addition to the eastern portion of the building for a performance area. An 8.28' setback variance is being requested setback along the north property line, as the existing building and the building addition does not meet the current 20 foot setback required in the P...
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