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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: July 24, 2026
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone Property located at 134 S. Glenwood Place from R-1 One-Family Dwelling District to P Park and Recreational District (West Aurora School District #129 - Freeman Elementary School / 26-0448 - AU20/3-26.195 - RZ/CU - KP - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, West Aurora School District #129, is requesting to rezone the property at 134 S. Glenwood Place from R-1 One-Family Dwelling District to P Park and Recreational District to match the existing Freeman Elementary School property.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject property is located at 134 S. Glenwood Place. The property abuts Freeman Elementary School. The School District acquired this property with the intention of creating additional parking. To proceed, the property is being rezoned to match the current zoning of the Freeman Elementary School which is P(C) Park and Recreation with a Conditional Use for Education Services.
The Petitioner is requesting to rezone the property from R-1 One-Family Dwelling District to P Park and Recreation District. This zoning will match the zoning of the other parcel of Freeman Elementary School.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of a Conditional Use for Educational Services to allow for a parking lot expansion. Freeman Elementary School currently has 39 onsite parking spaces to accommodate a staff of 65 in addition to visitors. In February 2026, the School District acquired the property at 134 S. Glenwood Place, just north of the school's existing parking lot. The lot was improved with residential structures (a house and garage) that the School District is demolishing in anticipation of increasing onsite parking.
The new parking lot will create 25 additional parking spaces. It will have a new entrance from Glenwood Pla...
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