Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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First Reading of an Ordinance Approving the Village of Oak Park's New Official Zoning Map
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Overview
Overview
At the May 22, 2017 Special Meeting, the Village Board directed staff to prepare an Ordinance regarding the adoption of the revised Zoning Map.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the adoption of the revised Zoning Map. This is a First Reading only.
Fiscal Impact
The Village Board authorized two contracts with the planning and zoning consultant Camiros, LTD. The first was in the amount of $34,220.00 regarding the development of an expedited MS Madison Street zoning district for the Madison Street Business District. The second in the amount of $142,400.00 regarding revisions and updating of the full Zoning Ordinance and Map.
Background
Village staff began the process of seeking the services of a planning consultant to assist in the revision and update to the Zoning Ordinance by issuing a Request for Proposals in January 2015. Proposals were received by March and candidates analyzed and interviewed in early April. Staff interviewed three leading candidates and determined unanimously that Camiros Ltd. was the top consultant based on their experience, expertise and zoning knowledge. After contract approval in May 2015, the Consultant began collecting data and meeting with the key stakeholders from the community, businesses and staff.
The Plan Commission was selected as the advisory body with whom the consultants and staff worked with on a regular basis. Key draft versions of the Zoning Ordinance document were reviewed and discussed with the Plan Commission throughout the revision process. Many other public outreach and input opportunities occurred throughout this process. The consultants and staff held keyperson interviews, focus groups, open houses, public presentations, and public meetings with the Plan Commission. I...
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