Title
Southbridge Church Subdivision - 15500 73rd Avenue - Development Petition for Subdivision
History
Project: 2025-0073 15500 73rd Avenue Subdivision
Petitioner: Krzysztof Kowalkowski
Location: 15500 73rd Avenue
P.I.N.: 27-13-201-011-0000; 27-13-201-015-0000; 27-13-201-016-0000
Existing Parcel Size: 4.8 acres
Requested Actions: The Applicant requests approval to subdivide the subject parcel to create two lots.
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
The petitioner requests approval of a Plat of Subdivision for the property located at 15500 73rd Avenue. The subdivision would create two (2) lots: Lot 1, approximately 2.9 acres, will contain the existing Southbridge Church. Lot 2, approximately 1.8 acre in size, is a proposed lot for future development. Both lots exceed the minimum 5,000sf lot size required in the RSB - Residential and Supporting Business District. Lot 1, containing Southbridge Church, meets all the setback and lot coverage requirements for the RSB district.
Once subdivided, the petitioner intends to submit a Development Petition Application to proceed with developing the property.
Overall, the proposed plat of subdivision conforms to the Village’s Land Development Code and policies for this area.
PLAN COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Staff and Plan Commissioners were careful to relay that the current motion is only to subdivide the lot with no official development plans. Members of the public voiced reservations about future development aligning with the existing character of the neighborhood. Staff and Plan Commissioners responded that any future development would have to hold another public hearing at which time local residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback on the proposal. Additionally, questions about effective stormwater management for the site were raised. One nearby resident stated that the lot currently floods with heavy rain. Staff and Plan Commissioners responded that development of vacant lots often lead to improvement of flooding condition...
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