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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: June 7, 2019
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use on Lot 7 of the Original Town of Aurora located at 1-11 N. Broadway and 100-104 E. Galena Boulevard (Yetee Station Arcade - 19-0329 / AU22/3-19.038-SU - JM - Ward 2)\
PURPOSE:
Mike Mancuso, owner/operator of Yetee Station Arcade, is requesting a Special Use for a Special Purpose Recreational use to develop an arcade at 11 N. Broadway.
BACKGROUND:
The property is zoned DC-Downtown Core, and is part of a multi-tenant commercial building with residential units on the second floor and vacant space on the third floor. This unit was for many years used as a pawnbroker shop. This unit is approximately 1700 square feet.
Yetee Station Arcade would be for all ages, with a business model of one admission paid at the door allowing unlimited play for the day on over 70 restored gaming machines. It would feature a collection of arcade games from the 1980's to today, including pinball machines. There will be no alcohol here and be a family friendly environment. Staff is also working with the owner on some fa?ade improvements to this space.
DISCUSSION:
Redevelopment of this space into a family arcade is an excellent use along Broadway as a destination for entertainment and digital recreation. The new use will bring an energy and clientele to downtown that the City has been trying to capture, and would replace a non- desirable use. Plenty of parking exists behind the building (Parking Lot E), and this lot is being enhanced and improved by the City this year, making a more inviting back entrance.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
10.0 To promote the City's position as a reginal center.
11.1(5) To guide and promote development to areas where public utilities, public roads
and municipal services are available.
31.1 (2): To promote the development of commercial facilities in existin...
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