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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Planner
DATE: August 5, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement at 254 E. Indian Trail Road, Aurora, Illinois 60505 (East Aurora School District - 14-00623 / AU10/4-13.505-M - TV - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, East Aurora School District, has submitted a Plat of Easement for a City Easement located offsite at 254 E. Indian Trail. East Aurora School District recently purchased the property at 250 E. Indian Trial for the District's full day Kindergarten Center and is currently renovating the building. As part of the project, this Plat of Easement will cover the new watermain that is being constructed on the adjacent property.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 250 E. Indian Trail and is currently a vacant building with B-2(S) zoning. This building was originally built as a Frank's Nursery and then was converted to a church by Family and Faith Christian Church.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the petition, submitted by the petitioner and have sent comments back to them on those submittals. The petitioner has made all the requested changes to these documents and they now meet all of the applicable codes and ordinances.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that this project will increase the City's overall tax base and viability by facilitating investment and development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of a Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement at 254 E. Indian Trail Road, Aurora, Illinois 60505
ATTACHMENTS:
Property Research Sheet
Plat of Easement
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 Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement at 254 E. Indian Trail Road, Illinois, 60505
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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, it may be necessary in the future to construct and provide utilities in the easement area; and
WHEREAS, upon petition of the property owners, East Aurora School District, the City of Aurora has been offered in dedication suitable vacant land for the purpose of locating utilities and/or providing stormwater detention within an easement(s) as described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to receive and accept the granting of such real estate, in accordance with Section 11-105-01 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS (1994) 5/11-105-1); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, that upon petition of the property owners, the City hereby receives and accepts the granting of the easement(s) as described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; provided however, that such acceptance of granting does not relieve the developer of its obligations to construct such utilities in accordance with the City of Aurora Public Improvement Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Exhibit "A" Plat Information Sheet
EXHIBIT "A"
PLAT INFORMATION SHEET
For the Plat of Easement for the property located at 254 E. Indian Trail.
Case File Number: AU10/4-13.505-M
Tax Parcel Number: 15-10-401-050
Owner:
East Aurora School District
417 Fifth Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Plat Prepared By:
Engineering Enterprises, Inc.
52 Wheeler Road
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Date Plat Received: August 11, 2014
NOTE: A COPY OF THIS PLAT AS REFERENCED HEREON IS ON FILE IN THE CITY OF AURORA PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION OFFICE ON THE SECOND FLOOR, 1 SOUTH BROADWAY, AURORA, ILLINOIS, 60505.