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Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Massage Service Establishment at 423 ½ North Marion Street.
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Introduction
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The Applicant, Rui Li (Rui Spa), seeks a special use permit to establish a massage service establishment within the NC-Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District located at the southwest corner of Chicago Avenue and Marion Street, specifically at 423 ½ North Marion Street.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance.
Prior Board Action
• There has been no prior Board action related to this item.
Background
The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Chicago Avenue and Marion Street. Rui Li is the owner and operator who holds a massage therapist license from the State of Illinois. Such uses require special use approval in addition to requirements of the Police Department and Business Services Division of the Development Services Department.
Timing Considerations
The Village Board must act on the special use within 60 days of receipt of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation. If the Village Board does not act upon the application within 60 days of receipt of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation, the application is deemed denied unless the Village Board has granted additional consideration time. [Section 14.2(D)2 a & b of the Zoning Ordinance]
Budget Impact
The cost of Public Notice was $196 from account 1001 46202 101 550652
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact related to this item.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact related to this item.
Community Input
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on December 4, 2024. There was no one in attendance in opposition or support of the Application. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval of this application with a 5-0 vote. The Finding of Fact report is attached to this agenda item. Here is the Commission TV link: <https://www.oak-park.us/your-government/citizen-commissions/commission-tv>
Staff Recommendation
Staff Recommends Approval of this Request.
Advantages:
• Additional businesses and services are available to the community.
• Additional activity and vibrancy in the Chicago and Harlem Historic Business District.
Disadvantages:
• Additional review during the approval process.
Alternatives
1. Deny the request.
Advantages:
• No further review is needed.
Disadvantages:
• Not adding services and vibrancy to the community.
• Continuation of a vacant commercial space.
2. Remand back to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Advantages:
• Additional input from applicants, staff and the community.
Disadvantages:
• Delayed timeline for the applicant and potential to lose the business.
Anticipated Future Actions
If the special use application is approved, regular licensing and inspections (e.g. business license, occupancy permit, building permits for construction work) will be coordinated between staff and the applicant as next steps.
Prepared By: Craig Failor, Village Planner/Planning & Urban Design Manager
Reviewed By: Emily A. Egan, Development Services Director
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance
2. Findings of Fact Report
3. Application
4. Staff Report