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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: December 4, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan located at 1480 Reckinger road for an Educational services (6100) Use (East Aurora School District #131 - 20-0720 / AU12/3-20.177-Rz/Su/Fpn - JS - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner East Aurora School District #131 is Requesting approval of a Final Plan located at 1480 Reckinger Road for an Educational services (6100) Use
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned R-5(S) Multiple-Family Dwelling District with a Special Use zoning. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is also requesting approval of a Final Plan for an Educational Services (6100) Use. The school district is adding an expansion of approximately 12,000 sq. ft. They are reorganizing some of the administrative staff and expanding their "Adventures" program, which is a program meant for students that require a bit more hands-on assistance in their learning. They are expecting to see roughly 30 more students arriving by bus on a daily basis. There are no anticipated changes in the traffic flow to the site. An additional 58 parking spaces will be added as part of this expansion.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is Requesting to rezone the property from R-5(S) Multiple-Family Dwelling District with a Special Use to P(S) Park and Recreation District with a Special Use. The rezoning is consistent with what has been done across the city with other educational services properties.
Finally, the Petitioner is also requesting approval of a Special Use for an Educational services (6100) use. While the school district has operated on this property for quite some time, the special use will be required with the zoning change.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and or...
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