Submitted By
David Mann, Plan Commission Chair thru 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 Amending Article 2 ("Definitions and Rules of Measurement"), Section 2.3 ("Definitions") and Article 8 ("Uses"), Section 8.3 ("Use Restrictions") Table 8-1 ("Use Matrix") of the Village of Oak Park Zoning Ordinance Regarding Work Lounges
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Overview
Overview
The applicant's proposal of a Work Lounge concept with a combination of office use and small event and performance space is intended to enhance the current Downtown District vibrancy. The Plan Commission held a public hearing and supports the application. This text amendment is a companion to their Special Use application and Liquor Licence application.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Plan Commission recommends approval of modifications to the Zoning Ordinance as proposed in the attached Ordinance and Finding of Fact report.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the Plan Commission's Recommendation.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
This property, within the DT-1 - Downtown Central Sub-District, is a three story office building. The proposed use is a shared office concept that includes first floor use for various performance and event type activities and will include the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on site. These performance and event uses were proposed to include music, plays, comedy, magic, open-mic, and poetry performances or parties for birthdays, holidays and anniversaries or events for corporate meetings, book clubs and sports watching.
The Applicants have provided a business plan (see attachment) that outlines specifics of their proposed operation as a Work Lounge. The plan indicates a limit on the number of alcoholic beverages for sale to members / customers per hour. The plan also details the method in which alcoholic beverages are to be...
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