Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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(*)Concur with the Plan Commission's Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Major Planned Development for an Emergency Room Facility Located at 520 South Maple Avenue
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Overview
Overview
Rush Oak Park Hospital is requesting approval of a Special Use (Planned Development) for the construction of a new emergency facility including an emergency room with supporting uses. The Transportation Commission held a meeting on the potential impacts to adjacent roadways on July 31, 2017. The Plan Commission held a public hearing on this application and have submitted their recommendation and conditions which incorporate the Transportation Commission's recommendations. Staff is in support of the Plan Commission's recommendation.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Plan Commission recommends with unanimous approval this application subject to conditions as outlined in their Findings of Fact report attached hereto.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the Plan Commission's recommendation.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
The proposed development site is located within the H Hospital District, at the southeast corner of Madison Street and Maple Avenue where the existing medical building was recently demolished. The development proposal consists of a building with glass, stone and brick including an aluminum awning system along Madison Street and Maple Avenue at an approximate overall height of 34 feet. The development will be constructed on privately owned property, with the emergency entrance canopy slightly over the sidewalk and drive aisle within the right-of-way. The Applicant's request for approval is accompanied by two (2) allowances to the regulations of the (former) Zoning Ordinance. These allowances are for: setbacks along Madison Street and Maple Avenue (required 20 feet to 0 feet) and lot coverage...
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