Submitted By
Plan Commission through Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager / Interim Director of Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
Concur with the Plan Commission and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Article 2 ("Definitions & Rules of Measurement"), Article 8 ("Uses") and Article 14 ("Zoning Approvals") of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance Regarding Adaptive Reuse Permit Regulations
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Overview
Overview
In response to an emergence of abandoned religious structures, Village staff initiated a Zoning Ordinance text amendment for Adaptive Reuse Permits which would permit additional land uses within these buildings after a public hearing process. *This agenda item has been UPDATED with research and recommendations relative to parking options for Adaptive Reuse Permit uses. See attached memorandum and exhibits.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Plan Commission unanimously recommends approval of the Ordinance.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the Plan Commission's recommendation.
Fiscal Impact
The cost for the publication notice was $161.00 (Account # 1001 46202 101 550652).
Background
Village staff introduced this proposal to the Plan Commission in June 2022 as a concept for discussion. The Oak Park Economic Development Corporation was also interested in this and was very supportive of staff and the Village pursuing a zoning text amendment. At the end of the meeting with the Plan Commission, the Commission expressed support and asked staff to return with revisions. At that time and since, the Village received inquiries regarding potential reuse of vacant church buildings located within single family zoning districts. The two churches in particular are located at 641 S. Oak Park Avenue and 542 S. Scoville Avenue (photographs attached). This encouraged staff to continue investigating probable paths to achieve reuse of these properties, while contemplating new uses. ...
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