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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: November 6, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Revision to Final Plat and Plan for 1.6 acres of Butterfield Village Center Subdivision being Vacant Land located at 1535 and 1545 Butterfield Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502 (Butterfield Village Center LLC - L14-00819 / BA36/3-14.145-Fsd/Fpn/R - AM - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Butterfield Village Center LLC, is requesting a Final Plat and Plan Revision on 1.6 acres located at 1535 and 1545 Butterfield Road. The proposal consist consolidating Lot 4 and 5 of Butterfield Village Center into one lot to construct a one-story 14,780 square foot commercial building with a drive-thru on the east side. The access into the property will be aligned with the property to the east and west to provide connectivity within the commercial center. The project shows a trash enclosure south of the building to be built. The Petitioner is proposing to provide a total of 99 parking spaces of which 4 are handicap stalls. Sidewalks are being provided into the site that will connect to the sidewalk along Butterfield Road. The Petitioner is also proposing an 8 foot tall, 49 square foot monument sign along Butterfield Road. Lastly, landscaping will be implemented throughout the site.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 1535 and 1545 Butterfield Road and is currently vacant property. The property is generally located on the south side of Butterfield Road and east of Farnsworth Road and it is part of the Farnsworth International Planned Development District. The property is part of the Butterfield Village Center Subdivision, being a commercial development, which was final planned in 2005. As part of the overall development storm water management has been provided.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plat and Plan petition, submitted by the petitioner and have sent comments back to them on those submittals. The petitioner has made all the requested changes to the plans to meet city's standards. This project is in keeping with the overall commercial development within this corridor and it is improving walkability and connectivity.
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.
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.
14.1(4) To encourage quality site design throughout the City.
14.1(5) To provide for the visual enhancement of the City through attractive landscaping, quality signage and diverse building design and arrangement.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving the revision to the Final Plat and Plan for 1.6 acres of Butterfield Village Center Subdivision being Vacant Land located at 1535 and 1545 Butterfield Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502.
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Petition
Qualifying Statement
Legistar History Report
Property Research Sheet
Final Plan
Final Plat
Landscape Plan
Building Elevations
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 the Revision to the Final Plat and Plan for 1.6 acres of Butterfield Village Center Subdivision being Vacant Land located at 1535 and 1545 Butterfield Road, 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 September 23, 2014, Butterfield Village Center LLC filed with the City of Aurora requesting a Final Plat and Plan Revision for Butterfield Village Center Subdivision Lot 4 and 5 as described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2014, the Aurora Planning Commission reviewed said Final Plat and Plan Revision and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2014, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plat and Plan Revision and before mentioned recommendations and recommended 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 APPROVAL of said Final Plat and Plan with the following conditions:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plat and Plan as described on Exhibit "A" along with any dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Legistar Number: L14-00819
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Plan Information Sheet
EXHIBIT "A"
PLAN INFORMATION SHEET
For the Final Plat and Plan for the property located at 1535 and 1545 Butterfield Road
Case File Number: BA36/3-14.145-Fsd/Fpn/R
Tax Parcel Number: 12-36-376-019 and 12-36-376-020
Owner:
Butterfield Village Center LLC
P.O. Box 1339
St. Charles, IL 60174
Plat Prepared By:
Harrington Land Surveying LTD.
2381 Leeward Lane
Hanover Park, IL, 60133
Date Plat Received: 10/29/2014
Plan Prepared By:
Cook Engineering Group
26316 Mapleview Drive
Plainfield, IL 60585
Date Plan Received: 10/29/2014
Landscape Plan Prepared By:
Cook Engineering Group
26316 Mapleview Drive
Plainfield, IL 60585
Date Landscape Plan Received: 10/29/2014
NOTE: A COPY OF THESE DOCUMENTS AS REFERENCED HEREON ARE ON FILE IN THE CITY OF AURORA PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION OFFICE ON THE SECOND FLOOR, 1 SOUTH BROADWAY, AURORA, ILLINOIS, 60505.