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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Senior Planner
DATE: September 13, 2021
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Vacating a Watermain Easement on Lot 1 of Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision located at 347 S. Gladstone Avenue, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60506
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Aurora University, is requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation for a watermain easement.
BACKGROUND:
The Petitioner, Aurora University, is proposing to build a residence hall on the Aurora University Campus located north of Prairie Street and east of S. Evanslawn Avenue. As part of this project, the Petitioner will be rerouting the watermain so that it is not under the proposed building. Therefore, they are requesting approval of the Plat of Vacation for the watermain easement as the watermain is being removed.
The University will be also be granting a City Easement over the new location of the watermain which the City Engineer has authority to approve.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Vacation Ordinance - Easement 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, except for the items reflected in the conditions listed in the Staff Recommendation below.
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(3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Ordinance Vacating a Watermain Easement on Lot 1 of Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision located at 347 S. Gladstone Avenue, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60506 with the following conditions:
1. That the documents be revised to incorporate the Zoning and Planning Staff comments included in the memo dated September 13, 2021 prior to building permit issuance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Plat of Vacation
Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents
Legistar Number: 21-0726
cc:
Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairperson
Alderwoman Patty Smith, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Sherman Jenkins
Alderman Ron Woerman
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Vacating a Watermain Easement on Lot 1 of Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision located at 347 S. Gladstone Avenue, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60506
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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, the territory legally described in Exhibit “A”, both hereto attached and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth and hereinafter referred to as said Exhibit “A” was heretofore reserved and granted to the City of Aurora for purposes of installing utilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Aurora has determined that said vacation described in Exhibit “A” will have no adverse effect upon the provision for utilities for which said easement was granted; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows:
Section One: That the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois finds as fact all of the preamble recitals of this Ordinance.
Section Two: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect, and shall be controlling, upon its passage and approval.
Section Three: That all Ordinances or part of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as any conflict exists.
Section Four: That any section, phrase or paragraph of this Ordinance that is construed to be invalid, void or unconstitutional shall not affect the remaining sections, phrases or paragraphs of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section Five: That part of the easement heretofore reserved and granted to the City of Aurora and shown on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth and hereafter referred to as said Exhibit “A” shall be, and is, hereby vacated.
Section Six: That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance and the Plat of Vacation hereby designated as Exhibit “A”, to be placed on record forthwith with the applicable County Recorder of Deeds.