TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: September 4, 2013
SUBJECT: title
Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Plan for Main Baptist Church located At 808 E. Galena Boulevard in the City of Aurora, IL. 60505 (Main Baptist Church- AU26/1-13.213-Su - TM - Ward 7)
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PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Main Baptist Church, is proposing a Final Plat And Plan Petition on 4.764 Acres For A Religious Institutional Use Located at 808 E. Galena Boulevard.
BACKGROUND:
This Special Use petition was referred by the City Council to the Planning Division on June 25, 2013.
Legislative History:
Date Review Body Motion Vote
9/4/2013 Planning Commission Conditional Approval Unanimous
9/3/2013 Planning Council Forward Unanimous
8/28/2013 Planning Staff Approval N/A
DISCUSSION:
Proposal: The petitioner, Main Baptist Church, is proposing Special Use Petition on 4.764 acres for a religious institutional use located 808 E. Galena Boulevard. Over the years the Church has acquired a number of surrounding parcels. These former residences have been demolished to make way for the expansion of the church. The proposal consists of the consolidation of 13 existing lots into two lots, Lot 1 and Lot 2 as shown on the Final Plan. The demolition of an existing structure located at the northeast corner of Galena and East Avenue will allow for the construction of a new 17,592 square foot sanctuary addition with 539 seats in the main sanctuary. The plan retains the existing 6,204 square foot church building.
Parking for the expanded church building is proposed to be provided on Lot 1 just north of the expansion and on all of lot 2. Additionally the Church has in place an agreement with the adjacent property owner to utilize the parking lot for the CarQuest Auto Parts Store that is located to the east of the proposed Lot 2. The agreement allows the church to utilize 50 parking spaces on the lot during service times. The ...
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