Submitted By
David Mann, Chair of Plan Commission and Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
Concur with the Plan Commission's Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a a Certain Portion of Street Abutting 508 North Kenilworth Avenue Generally Located North of Chicago Avenue in the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois
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Overview
Overview
The Village of Oak Park entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and an Intergovernmental agreement with the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97 (D97) regarding the vacation of a portion of North Kenilworth Avenue at Chicago Avenue for D97 to expand Holmes School. The plan commission held the hearing for the vacation.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Plan Commission recommends approval of the Plat of Vacation.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the Plan Commission's recommendation.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
Since the installation of a cul-de-sac in the 500 block of North Kenilworth, this portion of the North Kenilworth right-of-way has been used as green space and a play area for the abutting elementary school. D97 is seeking vacation of the Village owned right-of-way so that they can expand Holmes School.
Alternatives
The Board may request additionally information regarding this item prior to consideration.
Previous Board Action
At their August 7, 2017 meeting, the Village Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97 regarding the Kenilworth Avenue street vacation and right of way dedication for a the Kenilworth Avenue cul-de-sac. On November 28, 2017, the Village Manger signed an Intergovernmental Agreement with Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97 outlining the transfer of properties and disposition of public utilities. (Both documents are attached to this agenda ite...
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