Requested Action
1. Special Use Permit for a Day Care Center within the B-2 portion of the subject property.
2. Land Use Variation to allow a Day Care Center within the R-3 District.
3. Land Use Variation to allow a Private School in the B-2 District.
4. Special Use Permit for a Private School within the R-3 portion of the subject property.
5. Repeal of Special Use Permit ordinance #12-059.
Variations Required
1. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 6.5-3, to allow accessory structures (play equipment) in the front yard, if extended, of the adjacent property to the rear.
2. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 6.5-7(b), to allow an 816 square foot accessory structure (toddler shade structure) in a rear yard where code restricts the maximum size of accessory structures to 300 square feet.
3. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 6.5-6, to allow a 16.9’ tall accessory structure where code restricts the maximum accessory structure size to 15’.
4. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 10.4-4, to reduce the total required off-street parking stalls on the subject property from 49 to 48.
Recommendation
A public hearing was held by the Plan Commission on March 9, 2022 where Commissioner Drost moved and Commissioner Jensen seconded:
A motion to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees approval of PC #21-021, a Special Use Permit for a daycare center within the B-2 portion of the subject property, a Land Use Variation to allow a daycare center within the R-3 district, a Land Use Variation to allow a private school in the B-2 district, a Special Use Permit for a private school within the R-3 portion of the subject property, repeal of Special Use Permit Ordinance #12-059, and the following variations:
1. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 6.5-3 to allow accessory structures (play equipment) in the front yard, if extended, of the adjacent property to the rear.
2. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 6.5-7(b) to allow an 816 square-foot accessory structure (toddler shade structure) in a rear yard where code restricts the maximum size of accessory structures to 300 square feet.
3. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 6.5-6, to allow a 16.9-foot tall accessory structure where code restricts the maximum accessory structure size to 15 feet.
4. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 10.4-4 to reduce the total required off-street parking stalls on the subject property from 49 to 48.
This recommendation is subject to the following conditions:
1. The single angled parking space located on the north side of the central parking row shall be eliminated and the landscape island within this area expanded to negate the need for a parking lot landscape island variation.
2. The landscape plan shall be revised to eliminate the proposed plantings on the north side of the existing fence along the northern property line. The existing landscaping in this area shall remain untouched.
3. Compliance with the motion from the February 22, 2022 Design Commission meeting shall be required, including:
A. A recommendation to go back to the colors proposed in the first revision that include 'essential gray' and 'mink gray.'
B. A requirement to add gooseneck lighting on the front (south) of the building, to be reviewed and approved by Staff.
C. A recommendation to add a light blue color to match the signage, which could be approved by Staff.
4. The Petitioner shall comply with all federal, state, and Village codes, regulations, and policies.
Roll Call Vote: Commissioners Ennes, Lorenzini, Drost, Jensen and Acting Chair Green voted in favor. Motion carried.