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TO: Zoning Board of Appeals
FROM: Steve Broadwell, Planner
DATE: March 29, 2019
SUBJECT:
An Authorized Variance for the Property Located at 361 Cleveland Avenue, to Reduce the Minimum Rear Yard and Interior Side Yard Setback Requirement in the M-2, Manufacturing District - Limited, by Seven and a Half Feet, from Fifteen Feet to Seven and a Half Feet, Pursuant to Section 10.5-5.1 of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance (Long Supply, Inc. - 19-0184 / AU21/3-19.009-Fsd/V - SB - Ward 4) (PUBLIC HEARING)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Long Supply, Inc., is requesting approval of an Authorized Variance for the property located at 361 Cleveland Avenue, pursuant to Section 10.5-5.1 of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance, to allow for a reduction of the fifteen (15) foot Interior Side Yard setback and Rear Yard requirement by seven and a half (7.5) feet to seven and a half (7.5) feet. This will allow for construction of an approximately two thousand, five hundred (2,500) square foot unheated warehouse addition with a loading dock and an approximately one thousand, one hundred (1,100) square foot building, for the existing business to expand its operations at this location.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned M-2, Manufacturing - General District. The subject property is .68 acres with a warehouse building that is approximately 10,300 square feet. The subject property is presently made up of three parcels, with the building built on two of the parcels and the third being used as a parking lot. The subject property is also surrounded on all sides by other industrial properties that are zoned M-2. Additional information on the legislative history of the subject property can be found in the attached Property Research Sheet.
DISCUSSION:
The Petitioner is requesting approval of these setbacks to allow for the subject property to overcome existing limitations that are the result of an existing thirty (30) foot wide Stormwater Easement that runs parallel to the northern property line. As a result, the Petitioner has found that their intentions to maximize square footage of the entire subject property for development and continued use of this successful, Aurora-based company, are not feasible. With this in mind, Staff recognizes that these existing conditions impact the Petitioner’s ability to fully develop and utilize this property without variations to the M-2 zoning district’s bulk restrictions
Public Input: Due public notice was given for the public hearing on this matter. As of the date of this memo, Staff has not received public inquiries regarding this petition.
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.
41.1 (2): To promote a balanced distribution of industries within the City.
41.1 (8): To promote a quality environment through the enforcement of industrial
performance standards.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff does not provide recommendations for Variances. However, due to the Petitioner’s concerns regarding the limitations of the subject property’s buildable space for a storage building addition due to the existing thirty (30) foot wide Stormwater Easement, the setback variance request is valid.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit “A” Legal Description
Plat of Survey
Site Plan
Landscape Plan
Building Elevations
Property Research Sheet
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Legistar History Report
Legistar Number: 19-0185
cc: Edward T. Sieben, Zoning & Planning Director
John P. Curley, Chief Development Services Officer