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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: September 3, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan to add a dual drive-thru for McDonald’s located at 711 E. New York Street. (McDonald's/Watermark Engineering Resources, Ltd. - 15-00666 / AU22/4-15.170-Fpn/R - TV - WARD 2)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Watermark Engineering Resources, Ltd., on behalf of McDonald's, is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision to add a dual drive-thru at 711 E. New York Street.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 711 E. New York Street and is currently utilized as a McDonald's Restaurant with B-3(S) Business and Wholesale District zoning, which is part of the Delray Farms/McDonald's Special Use Planned Development. The property is located on the southeast corner of New York Street and Union Street and received Final Plan approval for the McDonald's in 1996.
The details of the Final Plan Revision proposal include the construction of dual drive-thru lanes in the rear of the existing McDonald's to increase drive-thru efficiencies. In order to make this site modification and to maintain the vehicle flow around the building, the parking spaces along the east property line will be removed reducing the number of parking spaces from 46 spaces to 39 spaces. There are currently 62 seats within the restaurant and based on the City's parking requirement of 1 parking space per 3 seats, 21 parking spaces are required. Thus, the number of parking spaces provided is still exceeding the requirements by 18 spaces.
In addition to the drive-thru improvements, the Petitioner is proposing to make ADA improvements to the site, including new sidewalks, crosswalks, ADA concrete parking stalls and signage. New displays and menu boards are being installed for the drive-thru lanes and landscaping is being supplemented around the menu boards and the building.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan 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.
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommends CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan to add a dual drive-thru for McDonald’s located at 711 E. New York Street with the following condition:
1. That Staff review the New York access as it relates to the two-way conversion project.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit “A-3” Signage Elevations
Exhibit “A-4” Fire Access Plan
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
Legistar Number: 15-00666
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 Revision to the Final Plan to add a dual drive-thru for McDonald’s located at 711 E. New York Street.
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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 July 22, 2015, Watermark Engineering Resources, Ltd. filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision to add a dual drive-thru at 711 E. New York Street and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-4”; and
WHEREAS, after referral of said petition from the Aurora City Council, the Aurora Planning Commission on September 2, 2015, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2015, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan Revision 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 Final Plan Revision.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plan Revision and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan, Exhibit “A-2” Landscape Plan, Exhibit “A-3” Signage Elevations, Exhibit “A-4” Fire Access Plan along with any dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer