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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: September 7, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan on Lots 1 and 2 of CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase 2 located at south of Diehl Road and west of Eola Road (CyrusOne, LLC - 17-00653 / NA07/2-17.130-Ppn/Psd - TV - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner CyrusOne, LLC is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan for Lots 1 and 2 of CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase 2 located south of Diehl Road and west of Eola Road for an Electronic Data Storage Center (3301) Use which includes the construction of a 2-story 316,000 sq. ft. data center with 6,500 sq. ft. being office space and a stormwater management facility.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently located south of Diehl Road, north and south of the Prairie Path, west of 2905 Diehl Road. The property consist of three parcel, all of which are currently vacant. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Annexation Agreement, Annexation, Rezoning, Variance, Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Plan are being review and approved concurrently under separate actions.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan for Lots 1 and 2 of CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase 2. The details of the request include the construction of a 2-story data center with a 113 space surface parking lot on Lot 1. The building is approximately 316,000 sq. ft. with 6,500 sq. ft. being office space. Due to the proximity of the I-88 interchange, there is no direct access to Diehl Road for the portion of the property that is being annexed into the City, therefore, the data center will utilize the existing controlled access off of Diehl Road through the existing development to the east. A security fence will be constructed which will encompass both the existing and proposed data centers. Stormwater management is being provided on Lot 2.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is also requesting approval of an Annexation Agreement and Annexation for 22.47 acres. The Agreement includes provisions to annex and rezone the property. Although the annexation agreement outlines the rezoning of the property into three zoning districts, the property will be annexed into the City as R-1 One-Family Dwelling District, as this is the City’s standard practice. The Agreement also includes provisions which limits direct access to Diehl Road due to the proximity of the I-88 interchange and provides for the dedication of right of way and roadway improvement along Molitor Road.
The Petitioner is also requesting approval to rezone the property pursuant to the Annexation Agreement. The detail of the request including rezoning the Subject Property, once annexed, from R-1 One-Family Dwelling District to ORI Office, Research, and Light Industrial District (Lot 1); OS-1 Conservation, Open Space, and Drainage District (Lot 2); and E Estate Single Family Detached Dwelling District (Lot 3).
The Petitioner is also requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase 2. The details of the request include a 3-lot subdivision with 40 feet of right of way dedication along Molitor Road. Lot 1 of CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase 2, combines the existing lot to the east, being Lot 1 of CyrusOne Subdivision, with a portion of the property that is being annexed, which is located along the north side of the Prairie Path. This lot consists of the existing and a newly proposed data center. Lot 2, located along Diehl Road, consists of a detention facility and Lot 3, located south of the Prairie along Molitor Road, consists of a future residential lot.
Lastly, the Petitioner is also requesting approval for a variance which will be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The details of the request include varying Section 8.10-3.1.F.i. of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance to allow two principal buildings on a zoning lot for Lot 1 of CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase 2.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Preliminary 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:
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.
11.1(5) To guide and promote development to areas where public utilities, public roads and municipal services are either available or planned.
11.1(3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development.
40.1(1) To attract and encourage industrial, office and office-research development to planned sites where requisite public facilities are either present or proposed.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan on Lots 1 and 2 of CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase 2 located at south of Diehl Road and west of Eola Road.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Preliminary Plan
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
Legistar History Report
Legistar Number: 17-00653
cc: Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairman
Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Member
Alderman Carl Franco, Member
Alderman William "Bill" Donnell, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan on Lots 1 and 2 of CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase 2 located at south of Diehl Road and west of Eola Road.
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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 13, 2017, CyrusOne, LLC, filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan for Lots 1 and 2 of CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase 2 located south of Diehl Road and west of Eola Road for an Electronic Data Storage Center (3301) Use and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A"; and
WHEREAS, after referral of said petition from the Aurora City Council, the Aurora Planning Commission on September 6, 2017, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2017, 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Preliminary Plan and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" Preliminary Plan.