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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: December 4, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan located at 1480 Reckinger road for an Educational services (6100) Use (East Aurora School District #131 - 20-0720 / AU12/3-20.177-Rz/Su/Fpn - JS - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner East Aurora School District #131 is Requesting approval of a Final Plan located at 1480 Reckinger Road for an Educational services (6100) Use
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned R-5(S) Multiple-Family Dwelling District with a Special Use zoning. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is also requesting approval of a Final Plan for an Educational Services (6100) Use. The school district is adding an expansion of approximately 12,000 sq. ft. They are reorganizing some of the administrative staff and expanding their “Adventures” program, which is a program meant for students that require a bit more hands-on assistance in their learning. They are expecting to see roughly 30 more students arriving by bus on a daily basis. There are no anticipated changes in the traffic flow to the site. An additional 58 parking spaces will be added as part of this expansion.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is Requesting to rezone the property from R-5(S) Multiple-Family Dwelling District with a Special Use to P(S) Park and Recreation District with a Special Use. The rezoning is consistent with what has been done across the city with other educational services properties.
Finally, the Petitioner is also requesting approval of a Special Use for an Educational services (6100) use. While the school district has operated on this property for quite some time, the special use will be required with the zoning change.
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.
11.0 To guide the growth of the City in an orderly and structured manner.
14.1 (4) To encourage quality site design throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plan located at 1480 Reckinger Road for an Educational services (6100) Use,
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
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
Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Robert J. O’Connor
Alderman Juany Garza
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a Final Plan located at 1480 Reckinger Road for an Educational services (6100) Use
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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
WHEREASby petition dated October 27, 2020, East Aurora School District #131 filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plan located at 1480 Reckinger Road for an Educational services (6100) Use 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 Commission on December 2, 2020, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2020, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Rezoning and Special Use 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, 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