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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: January 7, 2016
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for the CLA of Aurora Subdivision located at the south west corner of 75th Street and Meadowridge Drive (CLA / Hiffman - L15-00973 / NA28/3-14.231-Ppn/Psd - AM - Ward 8).
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, CLA Aurora LLC, is proposing a Preliminary Plat for a five lot subdivision located at the south west corner of 75th Street and Meadowridge Drive. The proposed Preliminary Plan includes one lot for a daycare facility, a future developable lot, and retention facility lots to accommodate the required storm water management.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently vacant with B-2(S) zoning under the Ocean Atlantic Special Use Planned Development, under which a daycare facility is a permitted use. The details of the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
DISCUSSION:
The development proposal consists of approximately 11.34 acres to be divided into four lots, Lot 1 being 5.35 acres for a proposed daycare facility by Children's Learning Adventure (CLA); Lot 2 being 2.18 acres for future development; and Lots 3, 4 and 5 being 2.32 acres will be dedicated for a retention pond to serve the development.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
11.0 To guide the growth of the City in an orderly and structured manner.
12.0 To plan and provide for the growth of the city through the integration of land use patterns and functions that promotes complementary interactions between different land use components.
14.1 (4) To encourage quality site design throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL of the Preliminary Plan and Plat for the CLA Aurora Subdivision located at the south west corner of 75th Street and Meadowridge Drive.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Preliminary Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Preliminary Plat
Exhibit “A-3” Fire Access Plan
Building and Signage Elevations
Property Research Sheet
Land Use Petition and supportive documentation
Plat of Survey
Legislative 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 a Preliminary Plan and Plat for the CLA of Aurora Subdivision located at the south west corner of 75th Street and Meadowridge Drive.
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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 October 29, 2015, DJH Aurora, LLC filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat located the at SWC of 75th Street and Meadowridge Drive. and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-3”; and
WHEREAS, after referral of said petition from the Aurora City Council, the Aurora Planning Commission on January 6, 2016, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2016, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Preliminary Plan and 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 Preliminary Plan and Plat
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Preliminary Plan and Plat and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibit "A-1" Preliminary Plan, Exhibit “A-2” Preliminary Plat, and Exhibit “A-3” Preliminary Fire Access Plan.