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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: June 4, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plat for Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at Ferry Road and Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois 60502 (Duke Realty - L15-00377 / WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Duke Realty is requesting approval of a Final Plat for Butterfield East Subdivision Unit 3 on 123.95 acres for an industrial development on the property generally located on the north side of Ferry Road, west of Route 59, and south of Butterfield Road
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 proposal consists of creating two larger buildable lots for industrial/warehouse uses, being Lots 5 and 6, and four lots for stormwater detention, being Lots 103, 104, 105, and 107. Lot 4 consists of a 20' landscaping buffer along the south side of the residential properties in Warrenville and Lot 1, which was originally part of the Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit 1 is being reconfigured due to the realignment of Duke Parkway. In addition, Duke Parkway is being dedicated to the eastern property line of Lot 5.
The Final Plat is consistent with the revised Preliminary Plan and Plat which received approval last month.
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, with the exception of the items mentioned in the Staff Recommendation listed 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.
11.0 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 APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plat for Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at Ferry Road and Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois 60502.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plat
Property Research Sheet
Planning Council Report
Land Use Petition
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 Plat 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 Plat for Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit Three and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1"; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2015, the Aurora Planning Commission reviewed said Final Plat and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2015, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plat 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 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.