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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) Use on the Property located at 545, 551 and 557 S. 4th Street (Iglesia Jesucristo es la Verdad - 20-0651 / AU27/3-20.165-Su - JM - Ward 4)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Aurora Christian Healthcare on behalf of the owner Iglesia Jesucristo es la Verdad is requesting approval of a Special Use for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) use on the property located at 545, 551 and 557 S. 4th Street which includes allowing a portion of the building to be used for office space for health practitioners.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently a church with R-3 One Family Dwelling District zoning. 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 Special Use for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) use on the property located at 545, 551 and 557 S. 4th Street, being the original church building, the two-story addition and the parking lot. The details of the request include renovating two rooms in the basement of the church into office space for free healthcare for the uninsured in the greater Aurora community provided by professional volunteers. Aurora Christian Healthcare is continuing the services provided by Mission Possible that was located on Broadway and has recently closed. From the experience at Mission Possible, Aurora Christian Healthcare envisions that the majority of their services will be for dental care. Other services will include medi...
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