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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: September 3, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Randall's Addition Subdivision located at 1401 W. Galena Boulevard for a Religious Institutions (6400) Use (Village Bible Church - 20-0443 / AU20/1-20.121-Su/Fsd/Fpn - JS - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
Requesting approval of a Final Plan for part of Lots 7 & 8, and all of Lots 9 & 10 of Randall's Addition to Aurora Subdivision located at 1401 W. Galena Boulevard for a Religious Institutions (6400) Use
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned R-2. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is also Requesting approval of a Final Plan. The church is adding a 2,100 sq. ft. addition to the front of their property. This area will act as a vestibule and entryway for the building. The previous building entrance unloaded directly onto Galena Boulevard, where this one will now unload into the parking lot, diverting foot traffic off of the street. The church will also be adding in a sidewalk to connect the gap on Galena Boulevard leading to the West Aurora High School. The final major component to the plan is the creation of a stormwater detention basin due to some drainage issues in past.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plat. The church currently owns 8 parcels ranging from .21 to .48 acres and is planning on combining all of them into one, 2.13 acre lot.
Finally, The Petitioner is Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Religious Institutions (6400) use on Lots 7, 8, 9 & 10 of Randall's Addition to Aurora Subdivision located at 1401 W. Galena Boulevard.
DISCUSSION:
A church has operated at this location since 1958 and did not originally have a special use to operate at this location.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES / IMPACT STATEMENT:
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