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 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Physical Therapy Clinic in the HS-Harrison Street Zoning District at 207 Harrison Street
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Overview
Overview
The request is to seek special use approval for a physical therapy clinic within the HS - Harrison Street Zoning District. A companion application for Zoning Ordinance text amendment 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.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the Plan Commission's recommendation to approve the Special Use. 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 of the proposed business. There were no objectors to either application. The Plan Commi...
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