ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and the Community Development Director with a Request to REPEAL Ordinance Number 17,259, and ADOPT an ORDINANCE Approving a SPECIAL USE in a Class R-4 (Single Family Residential) District for an ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY for the Property Located at 1021, 1027, 1029, and 1031 LINCOLN AVENUE (Parcel Index Numbers 18-08-462-025, -024, -023; and -022), Peoria, Illinois.
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BACKGROUND:
On August 6, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the proposed Assisted Living Facility, with waivers and conditions as recommended by Staff.
On August 25, 2015, the City Council approved an Ordinance Adopting a SPECIAL USE in a Class R-4 (Single Family Residential) District for an Assisted Living Facility located at 1021, 1027, 1029, and 1031 Lincoln Avenue (Parcel Identification Numbers 18-08-462-025, -024, -023; and -022), Peoria, Illinois. This Ordinance reflected the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation, and the Staff recommendation. Prior to the motion, Council Member Moore made it clear that her intent was to approve two additional waivers were previously recommended for denial by the Commission and Staff. However, the vote was on the Ordinance before the Council; therefore the two additional waivers were not approved.
With this memo, a revised Ordinance is presented to the Council to reflect Council Member Moore’s intent.
The revised Ordinance adds waivers, and removes conditions, as illustrated below. Underlined items are added; stricken items are deleted:
WAIVERS:
1. Waiver of LDC Section 4.1.4, Building Envelope Standards, to allow an increase in the maximum allowable density in the R4 district from 11.62 dwelling units per acre, to 16, to allow 8 units on the 0.50 acre subject site.
2. Wavier of LDC Section 4.1.4, Building Envelope Standards, to allow a reduction in the minimum required setback for the R4 district from 15 to 7 feet.
3. Waiver of LDC Section 4.1.5.C.1, Porches, to allow new residential structures without front porches, and without porches compatible with the architectural style of the house at the main entrance from the street.
4. Waiver of LDC Section 4.1.5.D, Front Entrances, to allow new residential structures without a front entrances that is prominent and oriented to the street I front of the dwelling.
CONDITIONS:
1. Porches must be provided, as required by Ordinance, along the entrances along Lincoln.
2. Both the porch and structure must observe the seven front yard setback allowed by waiver.
3. Front doors must be prominent and oriented to the street, as required by Ordinance, on the units along Lincoln.
4. Dumpster enclosure must meet Land Development Code screening requirements, and be comprised of a material that matches or compliments the principal structures.
5. All mechanical equipment must be screened as per Ordinance requirements.
6. The developer should contact IAWC (Illinois American Water Company) and Fire Department to maintain that fire hydrants in the area are within acceptable distance of project.
7. Submit an address request form - a temporary address will be issued for tracking purposes until such time that all Public Works permits have been applied for and paid in full. Address will then become permanent.
8. Accessible spaces shall be signed with an R7-8 sign and an R7-101 $350 fine plate.
9. Replace curb ramp at Lincoln Avenue and NewStreet to meet current standards\
10. Required permits include Sidewalk/Drive Approach Permit; Excavation Permit (for utility connections); Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Control Permit; and Lane/Road/Sidewalk/Alley Closure. A General ROW Use permit may be required.
11. Development must be compliant with LDC Section 4.1.5.C.1, Porches, and include front porches, and porches compatible with the architectural style of the house at the main entrance from the street.
12. Development must be compliance with LDC Section 4.1.5.D, Front Entrances, and include front entrances that are prominent and oriented to the street in front of the dwelling.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: An eight unit assisted living facility will be constructed at the subject location.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The subject lots will remain vacant.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Attractive Neighborhoods with Character: Safe and Livable
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Reinvest in neighborhoods.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development