Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
Concur with the Plan Commission's Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Article 8 ("Uses"), Section 8.3 ("Use Restrictions"), Table 8-1 ("Use Matrix") of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance by Adding Physical Therapy Clinics as a Special Use in the HS-Harrison Street Zoning District
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Overview
Overview
The request is to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow a use not listed within the HS - Harrison Street Zoning District as a permitted Special Use. A companion application for Special Use approval has been submitted and will be reviewed under a separate agenda item.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Plan Commission recommends approval of this request.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the Plan Commission's recommendation to amend the Zoning Ordinance. Staff agrees this land use will support the retail and arts-related businesses in this district as a special use.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
During the Zoning Ordinance amendment process a focus toward permitting arts-related businesses, restaurants and retail land uses was central for the Harrison Street zoning district. However, staff believes the proposed physical therapy clinic business will become a destination and would enhance the vibrancy of the district where clinic patrons can visit local restaurants and art galleries. This business would be open during general operating hours of the district. The applicant has indicated their clinic will be open from 7AM to 7PM.
Alternatives
-Support the application and allow this use as a special use in the HS District.
-Do not support the application.
Previous Board Action
N/A.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The Plan Commission held a public hearing on March 1, 2018. The Plan Commission received an email from the Oak Park Arts District and a letter from the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation in support ...
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