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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: July 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for McDonald's Subdivision located at 711 E. New York Street being the south east corner of E New York Street and N Union Street. (McDonald's - 17-00573 / AU22/4-17.090-Fsd/Fpn/R - AM - Ward 2)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, McDonald's, is requesting approval of a Final Plat for the McDonald's subdivision located at 711 E. New York Street being the southeast corner of E. New York Street and N. Union Street.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is currently located at 711 E. New York Street and occupied by the McDonald's drive-through restaurant facility and its parking lot. The property is zoned B-3(S) Business and Wholesale District with a Special Use for a Planned Development, and it is made up of eight parcels. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plat to consolidate the eight parcels into one lot.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan revision to complete interior and exterior remodel of the building, which entails a new 15 feet new dining area, all new storefront, all new paint scheme across the entire building, a new storage shed and ADA modifications. The interior building will be remodeled as well, and a new third drive thru window will be added. Stacking requirements are being met. The building addition will increase the building by 240 sq. ft. and it will increase the seating capacity from 62 to 75.The site currently features 39 parking spaces, the proposed building addition and new shed will result in the loss of 3 parking spaces. The site will continue to meet the City of Aurora's parking requirements.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plat 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:
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.
14.1(4) To encourage quality site design throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the resolution approving the Final Plat for McDonald's Subdivision, Located at 711 E. New York Street being the south east Corner of E New York Street and N Union Street.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Final Plat
Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
Plat of Survey
Legistar History Report
Legistar Number: 17-00573
cc: Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairman
Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Member
Alderman Carl Franco, Member
Alderman William "Bill" Donnell, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for McDonald's Subdivision located at 711 E. New York Street being the south east corner of E New York Street and N Union 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 June 22, 2017, McDonald's filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plat for the property located at 711 E. New York Street being the southeast corner of E. New York Street and N. Union Street and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A"
WHEREAS, after referral of said petition from the Aurora City Council, the Aurora Planning Commission on July 19, 2017, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2017 the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plat and the 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plat and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" Final Plat along with any dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.