TO: Planning and Development Committee
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: September 5, 2013
SUBJECT: title
An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development and approving a Plan Description on 0.83 Acres for property located at 20-22, 28 and 30 N. Lake Street and 212 And 214 W. New York Street (PLS Investment Property of Illinois, LLC - AU22/1-13.037-Su - TV - Ward 6)
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PURPOSE:
The petitioner, PLS Investment Property of Illinois, LLC, is proposing Special Use for a Planned Development on 0.83 acres to be able to redevelopment the property located at 20-22, 28 and 30 N. Lake Street and 212 and 214 W. New York Street.
BACKGROUND:
This Special Use petition was referred by the City Council to the Planning and Zoning Division on August 6, 2013.
Legislative History:
Date Review Body Motion Vote
9/4/2013 Planning Commission Approval Unanimous
9/3/2013 Planning Council Forward Unanimous
DISCUSSION:
Proposal: The proposal consists of creating a Special Use Planned Development which varies certain bulk restrictions to allow for redevelopment of the property with an urban streetscape given that the property borders the downtown. In addition, furture right of way dedication along Lake Street is also be required as part of the Special Use Planned Development.
Evaluation: Staff has reviewed the Special Use petition and this Special Use Planned Development will help facilitate the redevelopment of this property. The Special Use will allow for an urban streetscape by allowing the building to be closer to the street which is in keeping with the character of the area.
The Planning Commission discussed that this will help facilitate the redevelopment of this property and be a major improvement to this area.
Public Input: Due public notice was given for the public hearing on this matter. No witnesses came forward at the hearing. The Planning and Zoning Division received two inquiries requesting further informati...
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