Submitted By
Mike Quinn, Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson through Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals' Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Health, Athletic, Recreation and Amusement Facility in the B-4 Downtown Business District at 1136 Lake Street
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Overview
Overview
Section 3.1 (Summary Use Matrix) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park, which relates to permitted uses within the Village of Oak Park, requires a special use permit to allow a health, athletic, recreation and amusement facilities in the B-4 Downtown Business District.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Accept the Zoning Board of Appeals' Findings as to compliance of the proposed special use with the applicable standards and its recommendations, and adopt the proposed Ordinance granting said special use permit
Body
Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the Zoning Board of Appeals
Fiscal Impact
Village cost of public notice.
Background
The proposed tenant space is located at the rear of the building. According to the applicant, Spenga Fitness is a unique fitness franchise that includes one hour classes comprised of 20 minutes of spin, 20 minutes of strength training and 20 minutes of yoga. Small items such as Spenga clothing and bottled drinks would be sold in the fitness studio.
Alternatives
Deny the special use permit, which would not allow the proposed fitness studio at this location.
Previous Board Action
At their July 18, 2016 meeting, the Village Board authorized a referral of the special use to the Zoning Board of Appeals to hold a public hearing.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on August 3, 2016. There was opposition to the application. Gale Landers, founder of Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC), spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Landers indicated that base...
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