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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jacob Sodaro, Associate Planner
DATE: May 21, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the property located at 986 N State Route 59 for a Standalone Restaurant with a Bar (Texas Roadhouse - 21-0350 / NA16/4-21.028-Fpn/R - JS - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Greenberg Farrow, is Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for 986 N State Route 59 for a Standalone Restaurant with a Bar
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned B2(C) Business District - General District with a Conditional Use for a Planned Development and is a part of the Meridian Business Campus. This property is the former Sweet Tomatoes restaurant and has been vacant for several years.
The Petitioner is Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for a Standalone Restaurant with a Bar. Texas Roadhouse currently has a location at 2856 Patriot’s Lane in Naperville (roughly .38 miles away) and is proposing to shut down that site and move into Aurora. The proposed plan is not drastically changing the existing layout, but the building will be torn down and replaced with a roughly 8,000 sq. ft. restaurant. 96 parking spaces are currently proposed.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan 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.
11.1 (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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plan located at 986 N State Route 59 for a Standalone Restaurant with a Bar
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
cc: Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairperson
Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Patty Smith
Alderman Ron Woerman
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving a Final Plan located at 986 N State Route 59 for a Standalone Restaurant with a Bar
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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 May 3, 2021, Greenberg Farrow filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for 986 N State Route 59 for a Standalone Restaurant with a Bar and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-3”; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2021, 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
WHEREAS, the decision of the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee with respect to a final plan is subject to appeal to the City Council in the manner set forth in the City of Aurora Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, no person authorized under City of Aurora Zoning Ordinance to appeal such decision having done so in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, the Decision of the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee constitutes final action on the proposed final plan; 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 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee 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.