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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: April 5, 2018
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Special Use Permit for Parts of Lot 3 and Lot 4 of West Aurora Plaza Subdivision located at 1971 W. Galena Boulevard from B-2(S) General Retail District with a Special Use Planned Development to B-2(S) General Retail District with a Special Use for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use (Mega Fun Park LLC - 17-01173 / AU18/4-17.176-SU/R - JM - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Mega Fun Park LLC is requesting the approval of a Special Use Revision from B-2(S) General Retail District with a Special Use Planned Development to B-2(S) General Retail District with a Special Use for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use which includes the development of the parcel with an indoor family recreational center that features a trampoline park, bowling alley, restaurant and other indoor activities geared towards children.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently commercial with B-2(S) General Retail District with a Special Use Planned Development zoning, which is part of the West Aurora Plaza Special Use Planned Development. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting the approval of a Special Use Revision, which includes revising the Special Use to remove the West Aurora Plaza Special Use Planned Development and adding a straight Special Use for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use. The removal of the Special Use Planned Development is consistent with other current planning initiatives for the properties in West Aurora Plaza.
The details of the request include developing the parcel with an indoor family entertainment center. The project will be divided into three phases. The first phase will be the development of approximately 35,000 square feet of the current vacant store with a...
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