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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: January 21, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan to relocate and expand the car wash drive aisle on the property located at 1427 N. Farnsworth Avenue (Jet Bright Car Wash - 21-1036 / AU12/3-21.364-Fsd/Fpn/R - JS - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Jet Bright Car Wash, is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision to relocate and expand the car wash drive aisle on the property located at 1427 N. Farnsworth
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Properties are currently zoned B3(C) and B2, being utilized for a single bay car wash and vacant land, respectively.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision to relocate and expand the car wash drive aisle. At its peak, the Jet Brite queue can extend into Farnsworth Avenue, being able to stack at most roughly 30 vehicles. The proposed drive aisles show the capability of stacking up 90 cars with no concerns of backing up onto Farnsworth Avenue. A total of 42 additional vacuum spaces will be constructed to accommodate the expansion. The proposed layout would be able to get customers through the business faster and will not be disrupted by a lack of spaces, which currently an issue.
A large stormwater detention basin is being constructed to the east of property which will service Jet Brite. Any future development will need to construct their own stormwater basin. Landscaping is being continued along Farnsworth, similar to the existing landscape beds.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plat. The site currently consists of three separate lots, two being vacant and one holding the current Jet Brite car wash. This Final Plat seeks to combine all three lots into two lots, one being vacant for future development and one to house Jet Brite car wash and its expanded drive aisles and vacuum canopies.
DISCUSSION:
Zoning and Planning staff has reviewed the Final Plat Resolution petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances. The Engineering Division has requested conditions be put on the Resolution, which will be outlined in the staff recommendation.
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.
11.1 (5) To guide and promote development to areas where public utilities, public roads and municipal services are either available or planned.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan to relocate and expand the car wash drive aisle on the property located at 1427 N. Farnsworth Avenue, with the following conditions:
1. Approval is contingent upon final engineering and stormwater management review.
2. Expansion of existing dormant Special Service Area (SSA) will be required for the long- term maintenance of the proposed detention basin.
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Legistar History Report
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit “A-3” Building and Signage Elevations
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 to relocate and expand the car wash drive aisle on the property located at 1427 N. Farnsworth.
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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 December 10, 2021, Jet Brite Development, INC filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision to relocate and expand the car wash drive aisle on the property located at 1427 N. Farnsworth and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1” through Exhibit "A-3"; and
WHEREAS, after referral of said petition from the Aurora City Council, the Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission on January 19, 2022, reviewed the petition and recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2022, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan and the before mentioned recommendations and recommended CONDITIONAL 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 CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said Final Plan with the following conditions:
1. Approval is contingent upon final engineering and stormwater management review.
2. Expansion of existing dormant Special Service Area (SSA) will be required for the long- term maintenance of the proposed detention basin.
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, 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.