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Council approves rezoning and final plat to allow infill home at 915'927 Main Street
Summary
Council approved rezoning five parcels to R1L and a final plat consolidating five parcels into three buildable lots at 915'927 Main Street; approvals require utility connections, fee-in-lieu for curb and gutter and tree preservation payments.
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole approved a zoning map amendment and a preliminary/final plat on Sept. 9 to enable infill housing at 915'927 Main Street.
Alderman Beck moved to approve Ordinance 2025-46 to rezone the subject parcels from R0 (single-family residential) to R1L (single-family low-density residential); the motion passed by roll call. Council also approved Resolution 2025-112, the preliminary and final plat consolidating five parcels into three zoning-compliant lots to allow one new single-family home between existing houses.
Why it matters: The applicant proposes to renovate existing homes on Lots 1 and 3 and construct a new home on Lot 2. Staff said the project requires that the three resulting lots be brought up to city standards, including connection to city utilities (the properties are currently on septic and served by ComEd distribution) and payment in lieu of curb-and-gutter where applicable. The developer also will pay required fees under the city's tree-preservation ordinance for trees removed during construction.
Key details: Planning staff and the applicant worked to shift driveway locations to reduce curb cuts—moving a driveway on Lot 3 away from an intersection and creating a shared driveway for Lots 1 and 2, consistent with the city engineer's recommendations. Staff said existing houses on Lot 1 and Lot 3 will be renovated under separate permits that are on hold pending these approvals.
Votes and motions: The rezoning ordinance (Ordinance 2025-46) was approved by roll call (ayes recorded). The preliminary and final plat (Resolution 2025-112) was moved, seconded and approved. Staff and the applicant said the approvals apply only to the parcels specified and that all work must comply with city zoning and building requirements.
Ending: With approvals in place, the applicant may proceed with permits and site work required to bring the three lots and the proposed construction into compliance with city standards.
