Requested Action
1. Amendment to Special Use Ordinance #15-038 to allow a building addition.
Variations Required
1. Amendment to the Variation granted in Ordinance #15-038 to permit 49 spaces where 79 spaces are required by Code as a result of the proposed building addition, where previously 49 parking spaces had been allowed where Code currently requires 76 spaces on the subject property.
2. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 6.13-3a, to allow a 4’ tall fence in a front yard where fence heights are restricted to 3’.
Recommendation
A public hearing was held by the Plan Commission on February 8, 2023 where Commissioner Jensen moved and Commissioner Ennes seconded:
A motion to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, approval of an Amendment to Special Use Ordinance #15-038 to allow a building addition, and the following variations:
1. Amendment to the Variation granted in Ordinance #15-038 to permit 49 spaces where 79 spaces are required by Code as a result of the proposed building addition, where previously 49 parking spaces had been allowed where Code currently requires 76 spaces on the subject property.
2. Variation to Chapter 28, Section 6.13-3a, to allow a 4’ tall fence in a front yard where fence heights are restricted to 3’.
This recommendation is subject to the following conditions:
1. If enrollment at Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary school exceeds or is projected to exceed 634 students within the proposed building, the school district shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of Village staff, that adequate onsite parking can accommodate peak demand and drop-off/pick-up operations will not create unsafe vehicular or pedestrian movements. Improvements needed to satisfactorily accommodate such increase shall be implemented upon administrative approval by the Village. If administrative approval is not granted, an amendment to this Special Use Permit shall be required.
2. The petitioner shall continue to work with the Village and neighbors to address any drop-off/pick-up concerns.
3. Should the parking agreement with the Orchard Church expire, additional drop-off/pick-up loading areas and/or parking may be required at the discretion of the Village. Additionally, operational changes to address parking issues or drop-off/pick-up issues may also be required, which changes must be implemented to the satisfaction of the Village.
4. The petitioner shall continue to work with the Village to provide stormwater information to verify compliance with all MWRD and Village regulations to the satisfaction of the Village.
5. Compliance with the 2-14-23 Design Commission motion shall be required.
6. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal, State, and Village Codes, Regulations, and Policies.
Roll Call Vote: Commissioners Jensen, Ennes, Green, Lorenzini, Sigalos and Chair Dawson voted in favor. Motion carried.