City of Evanston Planning & Development Committee met April 13.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
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(I) CALL TO ORDER/DECLARATION OF A QUORUM: ALDERMAN SUFFREDIN
(II) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 9, 2020
PM1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Planning & Development
Committee meeting of March 9, 2020 Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Regular Planning & Development Committee meeting of March 9, 2020. For Action Draft Planning & Development Committee Minutes - March 9, 2020
(III) PUBLIC COMMENT
(IV) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
P1. Approval of Application of HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funds to Construct a Coach House for Affordable Rental by Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend City Council approval of a $190,000 forgivable HOME loan for Housing Opportunity construct to an Corporation Development (HODC) The Avenue. Jackson at 1930 its on house ADU/coach property property will be rented to households with incomes ≤ 60% of the area median for 20 years, as required. The loan would be forgiven following the successful completion of the affordability period. Funding is from the City’s HOME Investment Partnerships grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City has $57,733.35 in 2018 funds, $53,282.40 in 2019 funds, and expects to get approximately $53,300 in 2020 funds that must be used for acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of housing units for income eligible households under the HOME Housing program by a certified Community Development Organization (CHDO). CHDO Reserve funding is 15% of each fiscal year HOME grant that must be awarded to a certified CHDO. Additional funding of approximately $25,700 to total $190,000 would come from the City’s 2019 or 2020 HOME entitlement funds that are not specifically restricted for CHDOs. For Action Approval of Application of HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funds to Construct a Coach House for Affordable Rental by HODC
P2. Ordinances 38-O-20, 39-O-20, and 47-O-20, Amendments to Boards Committees and Commissions (Plan Commission, ZBA, and Design and Project Review Committee) Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinances 38-O-20, 39-O- 20, the regarding City Code to changes the with 47-O-20 and establishment of the Chair for the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Plan most Commission, the inclusion of the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan (2000), and revisions to the membership of the Design and Project Review Committee (DAPR). For Introduction Ordinances 38-O-20, 39-O-20, and 47-O-20, Amendments to Boards Committees and Commissions (Plan Commission, ZBA, and Design and Project Review Committee)
P3. Ordinance 49-O-20, Special Use for a Planned Development and Drive-Through Facility for a Financial Institution at 605 Davis Street The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 49- O-20 for approval of a Special Use for a Planned Development and drive-through facility for a financial institution. The proposal includes the following Site Development Allowances: 1.) FAR of 13.02 where 4.5 is allowed and 8.0 may be requested as a maximum Site Development Allowance, 2.) Proposed building height of 220 feet where 85 feet (excluding parking) is allowed and 220 may be requested as a Site Development Allowance, 3.) 39 parking spaces where 420 are required, 4.) A 15-foot Ziggurat setback is proposed at 29 foot height along Davis where a 40-foot Ziggurat setback is required above 42-foot height, 5.) A 0-foot Ziggurat setback is proposed along the east interior lot line at 29- foot height where a 25-foot Ziggurat setback is required above 42-foot height, and 6.) A 0-foot Ziggurat setback is proposed along the west interior side lot line at 29-foot height where a 25-foot Ziggurat setback is required above 42-foot height. For Introduction Ordinance 49-O-20, Special Use for a Planned Development and Drive- Through Facility for a Financial Institution at 605 Davis Street
P4. Ordinance 52-O-20, Special Use for a Planned Development located at 1555 Ridge Avenue The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 52- O-20 for approval of a Special Use for a Planned Development. The proposal includes the following Site Development Allowances: 1.) A 3’ setback along the north property line where 15’ is required for dwelling units, 2.) No landscaping where a 10’ transition landscaped strip is required along the north property line, and 3.) A 10’ X 25’ loading space with 1.5’ rear yard setback where a 10’ X 35’ loading space with a 3’ rear yard setback is required. For Introduction Ordinance 52-O-20, Special Use for a Planned Development located at 1555 Ridge Avenue
P5. Ordinance 42-O-20, Extending the Time for the Applicant to Obtain a Building Permit for 2425 Oakton St. Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 42-O-20 granting approval of the Planned Development at 2425 Oakton St. for a car wash, originally approved on April 22, 2019. The ordinance would grant an extension of one year for a building permit to be issued and construction Planned existing to changes the No begin. to other Development are proposed. The Interim City Manager recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the April 13, 2020, City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Ordinance 42-O-20, Extending the Time for the Applicant to Obtain a Building Permit for 2425 Oakton St.
(V) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
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