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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: July 23, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Unit 4 of The Estate Homes of Verona Ridge Subdivision, being Vacant Land located north of Indian Trail Road and west of Deerpath Road, Aurora, Illinois (Orleans RHIL, LP - L15-00529 / SG12/3-15.100-Fsd - TV - WARD 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Orleans RHIL, LP is requesting approval of a Final Plat for the Estate Homes of Verona Ridge Subdivision, Unit 4 which includes 43 single family lots.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is generally located north of Indian Trail Road and west of Deerpath Road and is currently vacant land with E Estate Single Family Detached Dwelling zoning, which is part of the Estate Homes of Verona Ridge Special Use Planned Development. The subdivision was developed under the Countryside Vision Plan Comprehensive Plan approved by City Council in 2002. In 2007, the Subject Property was subdivided as part of Unit 3 of The Estate Homes of Verona Ridge Subdivision. Then 2012, the Petitioner consolidated these 43 lots as a temporary measure so that they did not have to construct the public infrastructure at that time. The Petitioner is close to having Unit 1, 2 and 3 completed and is now requesting to subdivide this area back into the 43 single family lots as previously platted.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final 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.
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.
11.1(3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Unit 4 of The Estate Homes of Verona Ridge Subdivision, being Vacant Land located north of Indian Trail Road and west of Deerpath Road, Aurora, Illinois
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plat
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
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 the Final Plat for Unit 4 of The Estate Homes of Verona Ridge Subdivision, being Vacant Land located north of Indian Trail Road and west of Deerpath Road, Aurora, Illinois
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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 April 6, 2015, Orleans RHIL, LP filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plat for The Estate Homes of Verona Ridge Subdivision, Unit 4 and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1"; and
WHEREAS, after referral of said petition from the Aurora City Council, the Aurora Planning Commission on July 8, 2015, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2015, 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-1" Final Plat along with any dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.