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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Stephen Broadwell, AICP, Planner
DATE: January 22, 2026
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Vacating a Parking Easement on the Property Located at 580 Exchange Court and 560 Exchange Court, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois, 60504. (Loaves & Fishes - 25-1044 / NA21/1-25.400-VAC/E - SB - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Loaves & Fishes, is requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation to remove a dedicated Parking Easement that exists where the proposed building addition is to be located.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is zoned M-1, Manufacturing District - Limited. The Subject Property, which is approximately four (4) acres, consists of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Meridian Seven subdivision. Per the Naperville Township Assessor, the existing building has a footprint of approximately thirty thousand (30,000) square feet. The Comprehensive Plan designates the Subject Property as Office, Research, Light Industrial. On November 14, 2025, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Petitioner’s Major Variance request to reduce the Subject Property’s minimum setback along the western property line from ten (10) feet to four feet, six inches (4’-6”) and the minimum setback along the southern property line from ten (1) feet to eight feet, four inches (8’-4”).
The Petitioner, Loaves and Fishes, is requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation to remove the western portion of a dedicated Parking Easement that will be covered by the proposed building addition.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision, consolidating Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Meridian Seven subdivision, located at 580 Meridian Court and 560 Meridian Court, into a single lot. The request is being made as the Petitioner, which serves a crucial community service as a non-profit food pantry, is undergoing separate review with the City of Aurora for a building addition that allows their operational needs to be satisfied. The Final Plat is necessary for the consolidation of the Subject Property, Lot 1 and Lot 2, into a single subdivision, which is required by the City of Aurora, as the proposed building addition is crossing the property line that separates the existing lots. The Final Plat also indicates the dedication of a fifteen (15) foot wide City Easement, to support the expanded operations and maintenance.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Plat of Vacation ordinance, and have sent comments back to the Petitioner based 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:
14.1 (1): To foster future growth in the City that does not contribute to deterioration in either existing development or a reduction in the City's ability to provide adequate services.
14.1 (4): To encourage quality site design throughout the City of Aurora.
41.1 (2): To promote a balanced distribution of industries within the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the ordinance vacating a Parking Easement on the property located at 580 Exchange Court and 560 Exchange Couty, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois, 60504.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" - Legal Description
Exhibit "B" - Plat of Vacation
Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents
Property Parcel Maps
cc: Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee:
Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Patty Smith
Alderman Javier Banuelos
Alderwoman Juany Garza
Alderman-at-Large Will White
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Vacating a Parking Easement on the Property Located at 580 Exchange Court and 560 Exchange Court, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois, 60504.
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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.
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 “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth and hereafter referred to as said Exhibit “B” 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 attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, to be placed on record forthwith with the applicable County Recorder of Deeds.