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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: May 5, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the property located at 1401 West Galena Boulevard (Village Bible Church - 23-0265 / AU20/1-23.149 - Fpn/R/CUPD - JS - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Village Bible Church, is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for Village Bible Church located at 1401 W. Galena Boulevard for a Religious Institutions Use (6400)
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is zoned R-2(C) One Family Dwelling District with a Conditional Use for a Religious Institution. In 2020 the Conditional Use was granted to codify the existing nonconforming church use. Additionally, a Final Plat and a Final Plan were approved at the time. The work proposed in the Final Plan was never constructed. A basketball court and a soccer field were constructed after the City Council process, with the work not being shown on the approved Final Plan. This has triggered the requirement of a Conditional Use Planned Development as well as a revision to the Final Plan.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for a Religious Institutions Use (6400). The final plan revision shows the location of the existing basketball court and the soccer field. This plan also proposes new landscaping along the western property line, between the parking lot / basketball court and the neighbors. Thirty-six arborvitaes are proposed to help ease the nose and light pollution from the basketball playing.
Concurrently with this proposal, The Petitioner is requesting the establishment of a Conditional Use Planned Development. The plan description is being done to codify the existing site layout of the church, as well as allowing up to two recreational uses (one basketball court and one soccer field) as shown on the Final Plan.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan Resolution petition and have determined that it meets 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.
22.1 (1) To achieve appropriate zoning protection for residential areas designated in the land use plan.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the property located at 1401 West Galena Boulevard
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Maps
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
cc: 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 Revision to the Final Plan for the property located at 1401 West Galena Boulevard
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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 March 27, 2023, Village Bible Church filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for Village Bible Church located at 1401 W. Galena Boulevard for a Religious Institutions Use (6400) and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit "A-2"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a hearing on May 3, 2023, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2023, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan 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
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plan and related required documents, as attached hereto as Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan and Exhibit “A-2” Landscape Plan, along with any easement dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.