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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: April 18, 2019
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development at 1500 Southlawn Place and 1501 Southlawn Place to be incorporated under the existing 2018 Aurora University Plan Description (Aurora University - 19-0239 / AU20/3-19.037-SUPD - TV - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Aurora University, is requesting the Establishment of a Special Use Planned Development on the property located at 1500 Southlawn Avenue and 1501 Southlawn Avenue, to be incorporated under the existing Aurora University Special Use Planned Development.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Properties are currently single family dwellings with R-1 One Family Dwelling District zoning, which has been recently purchased by Aurora University. These properties are included in the Expanded Campus of the 2018 Aurora University Master Plan. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting a Special Use Planned Development to incorporate the property located at 1500 Southlawn Place and 1501 Southlawn Place into the existing Aurora University Special Use Planned Development. These properties will be the first to be added into Aurora University within the Expanded Campus.
The University is allowed to use these homes in Expanded Campus for offices, graduate or faculty housing, rental housing for employees, non-traditional classrooms or studios, and/or single family residences excluding fraternity or sorority houses.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Special Use Planned Development petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances.
Due public notice was given for the public hearing on this matter. As of the date of this memo, staff has not received public inquiries regarding this petition.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff's Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the fo...
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