City of Evanston Planning & Development Committee met Nov. 9.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
(I) CALL TO ORDER/DECLARATION OF A QUORUM
O1. Suspension of the Rules Allowing for Remote Participation
Due to an executive order issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker, staff recommends a suspension of the rules regarding in-person attendance requirements for public meetings, allowing for City Council members and City staff to participate in this meeting remotely.
For Action
(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 2020
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of Planning & Development Committee - Oct 26 2020 Minutes
(III) PUBLIC COMMENT
(IV) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
P1. Ordinance 35-O-20, Amending Title 6, Ground Floor Uses in the D2 District
Staff recommends that the Planning & Development Committee deny Ordinance 35-O-20 due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty over the retail market and the inability to hold in- person meetings with key stakeholders. Previously the Plan Commission and staff recommended amending the Zoning Ordinance to modify currently permitted ground-floor uses including Offices and Financial Institutions to special uses in order to encourage active ground-floor uses that promote pedestrian activity and an economically vibrant downtown corridor in the D2 Downtown Retail Core District, however, given the continuing uncertainty staff wishes to bring this issue back at some time in the future.
For Introduction
P2. Ordinance 101-O-20, Amending Ordinance 136-O-18 Regarding the City of Evanston Permit Fee Schedule
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 101-O-20 Amending Ordinance 136-O-18 Regarding the City of Evanston Permit Fee Schedule to add a Recording Fee.
For Introduction
P3. Resolution 73-R-20, Approving a Plat of Subdivision for 2404 Ridge Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 73-R-20 approving a resubdivision of 2404 Ridge Avenue subject to conditions of approval requiring a 6-foot dedication of land for alley widening, a view easement for the existing landmarked house, disconnection of utility services, and capping and sealing of a well. This item was held at the September 14, 2020, Planning and Development Committee meeting and then tabled to November 9, 2020, at its September 29, 2020 meeting.
For Action
P4. Ordinance 109-O-20, Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone 1900 Sherman Avenue From the R6 General Residential District to the C1a Commercial Mixed Use District and Granting A Special Use Permit for A Planned Development at 1900 Sherman Avenue
The Plan Commission recommends approval of the map amendment and offers no recommendation on the planned development, while staff recommends approval of Ordinance 109-O-20 to construct a 16-story 168-unit residential building with 37 subterranean on-site parking spaces while retaining the existing 11-story 100-unit building. The applicant requests a Map Amendment to rezone the property from the R6 General Residential to the C1a Commercial Zoning District and a Special Use Permit to allow Multi-Family Dwelling units in the C1a District. The applicant seeks site development allowances for: 1) a building height of 172-feet, 8-inches to top of roof where 67-feet is allowed and 97-feet may be requested as a maximum site development allowance; 2) a net increase of 15 parking spaces where an additional 96 spaces are required with an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance bonus; 3) a total of 268 dwelling units, where a maximum of 196 units are allowed with an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance bonus; 4) one loading berth where two are required; and 5) a short loading berth depth of 25-feet where a minimum of 35-feet is required.
For Introduction
P5. Resolution 87-R-20, Approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 1605- 1631 Chicago Avenue
Plan Commission and Staff recommend adoption of Resolution 87-R-20 for approval of a two-lot Subdivision at 1605-1631 Chicago Avenue.
For Action
(V) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
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