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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: June 7, 2019
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use on Lot 7 of the Original Town of Aurora located at 1-11 N. Broadway and 100-104 E. Galena Boulevard (Yetee Station Arcade - 19-0329 / AU22/3-19.038-SU - JM - Ward 2)\
PURPOSE:
Mike Mancuso, owner/operator of Yetee Station Arcade, is requesting a Special Use for a Special Purpose Recreational use to develop an arcade at 11 N. Broadway.
BACKGROUND:
The property is zoned DC-Downtown Core, and is part of a multi-tenant commercial building with residential units on the second floor and vacant space on the third floor. This unit was for many years used as a pawnbroker shop. This unit is approximately 1700 square feet.
Yetee Station Arcade would be for all ages, with a business model of one admission paid at the door allowing unlimited play for the day on over 70 restored gaming machines. It would feature a collection of arcade games from the 1980's to today, including pinball machines. There will be no alcohol here and be a family friendly environment. Staff is also working with the owner on some façade improvements to this space.
DISCUSSION:
Redevelopment of this space into a family arcade is an excellent use along Broadway as a destination for entertainment and digital recreation. The new use will bring an energy and clientele to downtown that the City has been trying to capture, and would replace a non- desirable use. Plenty of parking exists behind the building (Parking Lot E), and this lot is being enhanced and improved by the City this year, making a more inviting back entrance.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
10.0 To promote the City's position as a reginal center.
11.1(5) To guide and promote development to areas where public utilities, public roads
and municipal services are available.
31.1 (2): To promote the development of commercial facilities in existing or planned
commercial areas.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use the property located at 1-11 N. Broadway and 100-104 E. Galena Boulevard, with the following condition:
1) That the building owner continue to work with Staff on façade improvements to the building.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Legal Description
Exhibit "B" Memorandum of Agreement
Floor Plan
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
Legistar History Report
Legistar Number: 19-0392
Cc:
Alderman Michael Saville, Chairperson
Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Carl Franco, Member
Alderman Robert J. O'Connor, Member
Alderman Juany Garza, Member
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) Use on the Property located at 1-11 N. Broadway & 100-104 E. 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, JH Real Estate is the owner of record of the real estate legally described on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth, and hereafter referred to as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, by petition dated May 8, 2019, Yetee Station Arcade filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Special Use for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use on Lot 7 of the Original Town of Aurora located at 1-11 N. Broadway and 100-104 E. Galena Boulevard and related required document as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, after referral of said petition from the Aurora City Council, and after due notice and publication of said notice, the Aurora Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 5, 2019, reviewed the petition and recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2019, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said petition and the before mentioned recommendations and recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, based upon the recommendation and the stated standards of the Planning Commission, finds that the proposed Special Use is not contrary to the purpose and intent of Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows:
Section One: That the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois finds as fact all of the preamble recitals of this Ordinance.
Section Two: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect, and shall be controlling, upon its passage and approval.
Section Three: That all Ordinances or part of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as any conflict exists.
Section Four: That any section, phrase or paragraph of this Ordinance that is construed to be invalid, void or unconstitutional shall not affect the remaining sections, phrases or paragraphs of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section Five: In accordance with Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, and pursuant to Section 10.6 and Section 4.3 (5200) a Special Use permit is hereby granted for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use for the real estate property legally described in Exhibit “A”.
Section Six: That this Special Use permit hereby granted is solely for the purpose of a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use and is subject to all of the conditions set forth herein which shall be binding and remain in full force and effect upon the property, the petitioner and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns and devisees for the duration of said special use.
Section Seven: That the petitioner agrees to sign the Memorandum of Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “B” within fourteen (14) days from the date of passage of this Ordinance and that said Special Use permit is granted specifically contingent upon the following condition:
1) That the building owner continue to work with Staff on façade improvements to the building.
Section Eight: That should any of the above-stated conditions not be met or that the property described in Exhibit “A” is not developed in accordance with the special use the City Council shall take the necessary steps to repeal this Ordinance.
Section Nine: That future proposals for expansion or intensification of whatever kind for the property legally described in said Exhibit “A”, except as provided for herein, shall be considered only upon proper application, notice and hearing as provided by Section 10.6 of Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance.
Section Ten: That the property legally described in Exhibit “A” shall remain in the underlying zoning classification of DC Downtown Core District and upon termination of the use of said property for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use, this Special Use permit shall terminate and the classification of DC Downtown Core District shall be in full force and effect.
Section Eleven: That this Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use shall remain subject to compliance, except as herein modified, with the minimum standards of all applicable City Ordinances.