2013-81 AMENDING B-3 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT 3775 NORTH WOODFORD STREET

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of October 3, 2013 continued: The proposed B-3 amendment is consistent with the intent of the original B-3 Planned Shopping Center District, Comprehensive Plan and Urban Corridors Plan. Staff believes the amendment to the plan can be developed as proposed and is in accordance with the overall design plan of the B-3 Planned Shopping Center District. The proposed amendment to the plan is compatible with the surrounding uses an should not have an adverse affect on the neighboring property owners as this development was appro ied 10 years ago and has been developing in stages since that time. The development does not ap ear to have had an adverse affect on the neighboring properties or general area and it is Staffs opinion the proposed amendment will not have an adverse affect either. There are no storage areas delineated on the proposed plan and therefore storage of merchandise, materials or equipment should not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic on 1 he site. All roadways, driveways, parking and loading areas will be constructed in accordance with approved plans and specifications approved by the City. The B-3 Planned Shopping Center District amendment has been reviewed and approved by the City's Technical Review Committee, Planning, Engineering and Fire. Staff recommends approval of the B-3 Planned Shopping Center District amendment with the following conditions: a. Final site, landscaping and lighting plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning and Building Services Department,the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department prior to building permits being released. b. Consumer Credit Services and Pawnbrokers shall be listed in the notes on the site plan as uses not permitted on this site. c. Drainage and detention requirements shall be met in accordance with City Standards. d. ADA compliant curb ramp shall be provided within easy access to the handicap spaces in front of the building and the striped walkway. The distance that handicap people need to travel behind parked vehicles shall be minimized. A motion to forward Calendar Number 13-52 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Chairman Glenn Livingston asked if staff was referring to Consumer Credit Services as businesses that are trying to help individuals get their credit in order. Ms. Suzy Stickle stated that staff is referring to Consumer Credit Services such as Cash for Title, Title Loan types of businesses. The Zoning Ordinance was changed back in March 2013 and the definition comes from the State of Illinois. Mr. Nick Burris, representative, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Burris said th s Planned Shopping Center District has been amended twice before; one time for Starbucks and one for Olive Garden. The developer is looking at bringing in Ashley Furniture and possibly another retail chain. Mr. Burris said parking has been changed to better accommodate individuals coming in and out of the store and the changes that staff has noted for the handicapped parking will be made. There were no questions and no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Newton/Harris) to forward Calendar No. 13-52 to tl e City Council with recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously.