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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Senior Planner
DATE: December 10, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 3 of First Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I, Unit No. 1 located on the east side of Fox Valley Mall, west of Route 59, south of New York Street (Centennial Real Estate Company - 21-0903 / NA21/4-21.316-Fpn - TV - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Centennial Real Estate Company, is requesting approval of a Final Plan for a portion of Lot 3 of the First Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I Unit No. 1, to develop a temporary outdoor entertainment area.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently vacant land which was formerly the Sears site with PDD Planned Development District zoning, which is part of the Fox Valley East Plan Description.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan. The details of the request include the construction of a 1.8-acre temporary outdoor entertainment area to serve the existing mall and the multi-family residential development that is currently underway adjacent to this area. The entertainment area will consist of some compact stone walking paths with a mulched area for food trucks. This area will also include a stage for outdoor entertainment and a fenced-in dog run. The Petitioner is proposed landscaping throughout this area. The remainder of the lot will be fenced off until future development occurs.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan Resolution petition and have sent comments back to the petitioner on those submittals. The petitioner has made the requested revisions to these documents and they now meet the applicable codes and ordinances.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff’s Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the following Physical Development Policies:
10.0 To provide for the orderly, balanced and efficient growth and redevelopment of the City through the positive integration of land use patterns, functions, and circulation systems. To protect and enhance those assets and values that establishes the desirable quality and general livability of the City. To promote the City’s position as a regional center.
11.1(5) To guide and promote development to areas where public utilities, public roads and municipal services are either available or planned.
11.1(3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 3 of First Resubdivision of Fox Valley East, Region I, Unit No. 1 located on the east side of Fox Valley Mall, West of Route 59, South of New York Street.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscaping Plan
Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents
Plat of Survey
Fire Access Plan
Address Plat
Legistar No. 21-0903
cc: Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairperson
Alderwoman Patty Smith, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Sherman Jenkins
Alderman Ron Woerman
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 3 of First Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I Subdivision, Unit No. 1 located on the east side of Fox Valley Mall, West of Route 59, South of New York Street
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, by petition dated November 1, 2021, Centennial Real Estate Company filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plan for a portion of Lot 3 of the First Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I, Unit No. 1, being property located on the east side of Fox Valley Mall, west of Route 59, south of New York Street for a temporary outdoor entertainment area
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2021, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan and the before mentioned recommendations and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, the decision of the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee with respect to a final plan is subject to appeal to the City Council in the manner set forth in Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, no person authorized under Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora to appeal such decision having done so in the manner set forth in Chapter 34, the Decision of the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee constitutes final action on the proposed final plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the City of Aurora, Illinois, finds as facts all of the preamble recitals of this Resolution and hereby grants CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said Final Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plan and related required documents, as attached hereto as Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan and Exhibit “A-2” Landscape Plan, along with any easement dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.