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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jacob Sodaro, Associate Planner
DATE: April 7, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the construction of an office within the Parking Deck located north of Prairie Street, east of S. Evanslawn Avenue, and south of Southlawn Place
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Aurora University, is requesting approval of Final Plan revision for the construction of an office to house a campus safety facility within the Parking Deck at 1405 Prairie Street.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is zoned R-1(S), One Family Dwelling District with a Special Use Planned Development. This development is part of the Aurora University college campus. This specific building was approved on October 11, 2018 under resolution PDFNL2018-023. This resolution allowed for the construction of a parking deck with a height variance.
The Petitioner, Aurora University, is requesting a Final Plan Revision for the subject property. The proposal includes the construction of a campus safety facility on the first floor of the existing parking deck. The proposed office will be roughly 4,715 sq. ft. A fire lane is also being constructed along the southern side of the garage in order to meet applicable fire codes. Roughly nine parking spots will be lost within the parking deck, but four will be constructed in front of the Student Success Center along the fire lane, leaving a total net of five spaces being lost. Aurora University is still well over the minimum requirement of parking spaces as outlined in the Aurora University Master Plan, proposing a total of 1,517 parking spaces.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan Revision petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff's evaluation and recommendation are based on the following Physical Development Policies:
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