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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: September 22, 2016
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving the Final Plat East Aurora High School Subdivision located at 500 Tomcat Lane being on the south side of 5th Avenue between State Street and Smith Boulevard (East Aurora School District #131 - 16-00770 / AU26/3-16.040-Su/Fsd/Fpn - TV - WARD 3)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, East Aurora School District #131, is requesting approval of a Final Plat for East Aurora High School Subdivision located at 500 Tomcat Lane being on the south side of 5th Avenue between State Street and Smith Boulevard
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 500 Tomcat Lane and is the home of the East Aurora High School Campus and John Gates Elementary School, both longtime grandfathered uses opened in the late 1950's. The property is currently zoned with P Park and Recreation District and R-1 Single Family Dwelling District. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Final Plat proposal, which is also being reviewed and approved concurrently, will consolidate all of the various parcels the District owns into 2 lots. Lot 1 will consist of the East Aurora High School Campus and the John Gates Elementary School. Lot 2 will consist of a vacant property at the end of Binder Street that is owned by the School District, which is being kept separate from the main lot as it is bisected by Binder Street and Pleasant Place right of way.
Concurrently with this proposal, a Rezoning and Special Use Petition is being requested. The Plan Description rezones the Subject Property to P(S) Park and Recreation. It also includes a modification to the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and a modification to the Aurora Sign Ordinance. The modification to the Aurora Zoning Ordinance is to allow Education Services as a permitted uses in the P District. The modification to the Aurora Sign Ordinance is to allow th...
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