Requested Action

Special Use Permit for a Day Care Center on the subject property.

Variations Required

1. Chapter 28, Section 6.5-2, to allow accessory structures (playground structures) in a front yard. 

2. Chapter 28, Section 6.5-7b, to allow an accessory structure (playground structure) in excess of 300 square feet.

3. Chapter 28, Section 6.13-3a, to allow a 6’ tall solid fence within a front yard. 

Recommendation

A public hearing was held by the Plan Commission on October 26, 2022 where Commissioner Cherwin moved and Commissioner Drost seconded:

A motion to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, approval of PC#22-008, a Special Use Permit to allow a Day Care Center on the subject property, as well as the following variations:

• Chapter 28, Section 6.5-2, to allow accessory structures (playground structures) in a front yard. 

• Chapter 28, Section 6.5-7b, to allow an accessory structure (playground structure) in excess of 300 square feet.

• Chapter 28, Section 6.13-3a, to allow a 6’ tall solid fence within a front yard. 

This approval is contingent upon compliance with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the following:

1. The playground equipment/shade structure shall be shifted east to avoid encroachment into the platted 40-foot setback along the western side of the site.

2. Within the two-foot space between the six-foot privacy fence and the curb, the petitioner shall install landscaping between each bollard, which shall consist of salt/drought tolerant greenery such as ornamental grasses.

3. The bicycle parking spaces proposed within the parking stall shall be relocated the triangular landscape area at the east of the primary building entrance.

4. The petitioners shall install stop signs for control of outbound movements from the site at the two exit drives where they each intersect with Wilke Road.

5. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal, State, and Village Codes, Regulations, and Policies.

Roll Call Vote:  Commissioners Cherwin, Drost, Ennes, Green, Jensen, Lorenzini, Sigalos and Chair Dawson voted in favor.  Motion carried.