Submitted By
Plan Commission through Emily Egan, Development Services Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
Concur with the Plan Commission and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Major Planned Development Containing a Five-Story Residential Building Consisting of 36 Dwelling Units at the Property Located at 1106 Madison Street
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Overview
Overview
The Applicant and Developer, Interfaith Housing Development Corporation, in conjuction with Housing Forward, is proposing the construction of a permanent supportive and affordable housing building for low-income, underserved populations. The existing church building will be demolished and a new brick structure will be constructed in its place at five stories with 36 studio and one-bedroom units. Please note that the applicant has requested extensions on submission of a building permit and construction completion. A letter is included and referenced in the Ordinance.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Background
The subject site is within the MS - Madison Street Zoning District on the north side of Madison Street west of Wisconsin Avenue. The proposed structure will replace a former religious institution that retains no historical significance. This proposal has been reviewed by (the Village's architectural design consultant, Wight and Company, who worked with the architect during the process. It was also vetted through staff's Project Review Team, a multidisciplinary group consisting of representatives from fire, police, engineering, planning, zoning, historic preservation, forestry, housing, parking, law, business, and economic development. The proposed structure's facades will be brick with stone and Alucobond accents. The proposal also includes a glass and steel retail storefront along Madison. The Applicant requests five zoning relief allowances: increased building height, increased density, reduction in f...
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