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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: October 8, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of Fox Valley Apartments-Lincoln School Subdivision, located at 631 and 641 S. Lake Street, for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use (Fox Valley Apartments, LP / Lincoln School / 631 and 641 S. Lake Street / CUPD / Rezoning / Final Plan and Plat - 21-0715 / AU28/1-21.267-CUPD/Rz/Fsd/Fpn - JM - Ward 4)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Fox Valley Apartments, LP is requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 1 of Fox Valley Apartments-Lincoln School Subdivision, located at 631 and 641 S. Lake Street, for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use which will allow for the adaptive reuse of the historic Lincoln School and the construction of a new building for residential housing.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently with R-3 One Family Dwelling District zoning. The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 1 of Fox Valley Apartments-Lincoln School Subdivision. The details of the request include a Final Plan for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use. The details of the request include reducing the entrances on Lake Street from three to two curb cuts. The circular drive with parking will remain in front of the building. Additional parking will be added along the drive aisle beside the historic school. A portion of the concrete behind the building will be redone for a new parking lot for both buildings. The remaining concrete will include the footprint of the new building. The new building's main entrance will face the parking lot with two exists facing Woodlawn Avenue.
The historic school appears to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. As the developer is pursuing using Historic Preservation Tax Credits, the historic school will remain mostly unchanged from the exterior. The renovation also includes preserving many of the significant interior elements, including lockers, doors, and ch...
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