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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Steve Broadwell, Planner
DATE: July 7, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2 of Kirkland Crossing, Located at 2903 Kirk Road for a Car Wash, Single Bay (2832) Use (Car Wash Pro Designers - 21-0495 / BA36/3-21.190-Fpn - SB - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Car Wash Pro Designers, is requesting approval of a Final Plan for a Car Wash, Single Bay (2832) use for the property located at 2903 Kirk Road.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is B-2(C), Business District - General Retail with a Conditional Use Planned Development. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property as Commercial. The Subject Property, which is currently vacant, is approximately 1.56 acres. The Subject Property is Lot 2 of Kirkland Crossing subdivision and is located in the original Dominick’s planned development district. Per the approved Plan Description, O00-149, a car wash is a permitted use in this zoning district. Additional information regarding the legislative history of the Subject Property can be found within the attached Property Research Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for a Car Wash, Single Bay (2832) use for the Subject Property. The details of the request include the construction of an approximately fifty-two hundred (5,200) square foot building that will include a single bay. There will be an additional twenty-seven (27) outdoor spaces for customers for vacuuming. Access to the property will be from the shared interior drive on the Subject Property’s east property line. There will be three (3) lanes for customer payment, with each lane being long enough to hold at least ten (10) vehicles. The car wash building will be thirty (30) feet tall, and its exterior materials will be of a tasteful stone and brick material at the ground level, with a stucco EIFS and a metal roof on the two towers at the northern and southern portions.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan 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:
14.1 (4): To encourage quality site design throughout the City of Aurora.
31.1 (3): To promote the development of commercial facilities in existing or planned
commercial areas.
51.1 (6): To promote the location and expansion of commercial activities within the
City consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2 of Kirkland Crossing, Located at 2903 Kirk Road for a Car Wash, Single Bay (2832) Use.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit "A-3" Building & Signage Elevations
Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents
Parcel Location Maps
cc: Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee:
Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairperson
Alderwoman Patty Smith, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Sherman Jenkins
Alderman Ron Woerman
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2 of Kirkland Crossing, Located at 2903 Kirk Road for a Car Wash, Single Bay (2832) Use.
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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 24, 2021, Car Wash Pro Designers filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 2 of Kirkland Crossing subdivision, located at 2903 Kirk Road, for a Car Wash, Single Bay (2832) use; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2021, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the City Council reviewed said Final Plan and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, the decision of the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee with respect to a final plan is subject to appeal to the City Council in the manner set forth in the City of Aurora Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, no person authorized under City of Aurora Zoning Ordinance to appeal such decision having done so in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, the Decision of the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee constitutes final action on the proposed final plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee of the City of Aurora, Illinois, finds as facts all of the preamble recitals of this Resolution and hereby grants APPROVAL; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plan and related required documents, as attached hereto as Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan, Exhibit “A-2” Landscape Plan, and Exhibit “A-3” Building and Signage Elevations, along with any easement dedications or vacations deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.