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TO: Mayor Robert J. O'Connor
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: February 9, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on 932 S. Lake Street for a Landscaping with Outside Storage (2910) Use (A + AJ Landscaping - 16-01225 / AU28/3-15.270-Rz/Su/PD/Fpn - SB - Ward 4)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, A + AJ Landscaping is requesting approval of a Final Plan for a Landscaping with Outside Storage (2910) Use at 932 S. Lake Street, fronting on both S. Lake Street and E. Lake Street, south of Arnold Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is made up of two parcels: (1) existing business with B-3 Business and Wholesale District zoning; and (2) vacant land with R-1 One Family-Dwelling District. Additional information is on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Research Sheet.
The petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for a Landscaping with Outside Storage (2910) Use. The proposed details of the request include the use of the existing 1,050 square foot single family structure as an office for the business, and an approximately 38,600 square foot fenced in storage area for open space, outside storage and display. The petitioner is also proposing the construction of a monument sign on the S. Lake Street frontage.
Concurrently with this proposal, the petitioner is requesting approval of the establishment of Special Use Planned Development, and to change the underlying zoning district on a portion of the property from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-3 Business and Wholesale District. The business recently expanded onto the R-1 parcel and was sited with a violation of the zoning ordinance. The owner is seeking a Special Use on the property to bring it into conformance with the zoning ordinance. The details of the Plan Description include modifications to the standard B-3 zoning regulations including the addition of a landscaping business as a permitted use on both parcels with some site restrict...
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