Aurora, Illinois

File #: 19-0436    Version: Name: The Salvation Army / 550 Redwood Drive / Final Plan
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/16/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/9/2019 Final action: 7/9/2019
Title: A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of the Salvation Army Subdivision, Located at 550 Redwood Drive, for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) Use
Attachments: 1. Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan - 2019-06-21 - 2015.213.pdf, 2. Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan - 2019-06-10 - 2015.213.pdf, 3. Exhibit "A-3" Building & Signage Elevations - 2019-06-10 - 2015.213.pdf, 4. Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents - 2019-05-15 - 2015.213.pdf, 5. Property Research Sheet - 2017-03-17 - 2015.213.pdf
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Planning Commission

DATE: June 20, 2019

SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of the Salvation Army Subdivision, Located at 550 Redwood Drive, for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) Use (The Salvation Army - 19-0434 / AU18/4-15.213-Su/Fsd/Fpn - SB - Ward 5)

PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, the Salvation Army, is requesting approval of a Final Plan for the subject property, which includes construction of an approximately 23,000 square foot, one-story building which will be developed in two phases, for increased community outreach and as a religious institution.

BACKGROUND:
The subject property is currently zoned zoned B-2(S), Business District - General Retail with a Special Use Planned Development. The property is 2.49 acres. The site previously maintained a vacant building that was approximately 17,000 square feet, and which will be demolished to allow for this proposed development. A Special Use for a Church and School was previously approved for the subject property as O04-82. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Research Sheet.

The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for a Social Service Agency (6630) use. Details of the request include redevelopment of the site for a new, approximately 23,000 square foot, one-story building, which will be developed in two phases. The first phase of this development, will be located in the approximately 11,440 square foot part of the building that is closest to Redwood Drive. The southern portion of this building will contain a chapel and accompanying lobby that will hold regular services, while the northern portion will contain the community center of the building, as well as a kitchen for the congregation and general public. The second phase of this development, which is lo...

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