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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: June 4, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 4, 6, 103, 104, 105 and 107 for Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at Ferry Road and Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois, 60502 (Duke Realty - L15-00378 / WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Duke Realty is requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lots 4, 6, 103, 104, 105 and 107 in Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit 3.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is part of the Butterfield Planned Development District, zoned PDD with an underlying ORI (Office, Research and Light Industry) use district and is generally located on the north side of Ferry Road, West of State Route 59, and South of Butterfield Road and is currently vacant land.
The proposed Final Plan for Lot 6 consists of a 499,140 square foot warehouse building housing 48 docks. The plan includes 59 trailer parking spaces and 251 automobile parking spaces, of which 135 automobile parking spaces will be banked for future need. This meets the varied parking requirement approved at the Preliminary Plan and Plat time. The Petitioner is not proposing a ground sign for this lot.
A portion of Duke Parkway will be constructed ending at Briggs Avenue. The Petitioner has secured a fire access easement with the owners along Brigg Avenue to provide for the secondary fire access from this Subdivision for emergency services. This is intended to be gated and not be used as a public access into the Park. In addition, there will be a 3 to 5 foot landscaped berm on east side of Lot 6 and along the north side of Duke Parkway within the 20' outlot (Lot 4) adjacent to the residential properties.
Stormwater detention facilities on Lot 103, 104, 105, and 107 are being constructed as part of this development. Landscaping is being implemented throughout the warehouse site, around the detention ponds, along Duke Parkway and within Lot 4 adjacent to the residential properties which meets the City's requirements.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan and Plat petition, submitted by the petitioner and have sent comments back to them on those submittals. The petitioner has made the requested revisions to these documents and they now meet the applicable codes and ordinances, with the exception of the items mentioned in the Staff Recommendation listed below.
Staff has worked with the developer and the City of Warrenville on an appropriate buffer and other planning issues related to this development.
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.
11.0 To guide the growth of the City in an orderly and structured manner
40.1(1) To attract and encourage industrial, office and office-research development to planned sites where requisite public facilities are either present or proposed.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommends CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 4, 6, 103, 104, 105 and 107 for Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at Ferry Road and Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois 60502, with the following conditions:
1. That the installation of the sanitary sewer to allow for the decommissioning of the “Fed Ex” Lift Station is to be completed before Final Occupancy permits will be issued for the building construction on Lot 6. This includes obtaining any and all easements, permits and licenses necessary for the construction of said sanitary sewer.
2. That all permits, easements and approvals necessary for the construction of Unit 3 improvements shall be obtained from the City of Warrenville or any other involved parties prior the City of Aurora’s approval of the Unit 3 Final Engineering Plans.
3. Contingent upon approval of the Final Engineering Plans.
4. That the Honeylocust and Pioneer Elm Street trees be removed and replaced be an acceptable tree species listed in the City’s Approved Street Tree Species list.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit “A-2” Landscape Plan
Exhibit “A-3” Building and Signage Elevations
Exhibit “A-4” Fire Access Plan
Property Research Sheet
Land Use Petition
Legistar History Report
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 4, 6, 103, 104, 105 and 107 for Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at Ferry Road and Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois 60502
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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 March 27, 2015, Duke Realty filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plan on Lots 4, 6, 103, 104, 105 and 107 for Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-4”; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2015, the Aurora Planning Commission reviewed said Final Plan and recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2015, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan and the before mentioned recommendations and recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said petition; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council 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 and Plat with the following conditions:
1. That the installation of the sanitary sewer to allow for the decommissioning of the “Fed Ex” Lift Station is to be completed before Final Occupancy permits will be issued on the building construction on Lot 6. This includes obtaining any and all easements, permits and licenses necessary for the construction of said sanitary sewer.
2. That all permits, easements and approvals necessary for the construction of Unit 3 improvements shall be obtained from the City of Warrenville or any other involved parties prior the City of Aurora’s approval of the Unit 3 Final Engineering Plans.
3. Contingent upon approval of the Final Engineering Plans.
4. That the Honeylocust and Pioneer Elm Street trees be removed and replaced be an acceptable tree species listed in the City’s Approved Street Tree Species list.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plan and Plat and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan, Exhibit “A-2” Landscape Plan, Exhibit “A-3” Building and Signage Elevations, Exhibit “A-4” Fire Access Plan along with any dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.