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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Steve Broadwell, Planner
DATE: October 8, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of Greenfield Commons Subdivision, Located at 2372 West Indian Trail, for a Processing, Finishing and Assembly Facilities (3140) Use (Factor 75 - 21-0825 / AU18/1-21.299-Fpn/R - SB - WARD 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Factor 75, is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for an approximately thirteen thousand (13,000) square foot building addition on the west side of the existing building, to allow for continued operations as a Processing, Finishing, and Assembly Facilities (3140) use.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is zoned B-2(C), Business District - General Retail with a Conditional Use Planned Development. The subject property is Lot of the Greenfield Commons subdivision. The current use of the Subject Property as a Processing, Finishing, and Assembly Facilities (3140) use was approved per O20-065 on October 13, 2020. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Research Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for an approximately thirteen thousand (13,000) square foot enclosed building addition on the west side of the existing building. The building will be utilized primarily for accessory storage of materials used for the business.
The footprint of the building addition is similar to the existing storage area. The building addition’s exterior material will be predominantly concrete masonry. The parking lot area to the southwest of the building addition will be slightly expanded to allow for truck traffic and the building addition. The Petitioner has also provided a landscape plan that shows the minimum landscaping requirements for the building addition and the remainder of the Orchard Road frontage will be satisfied.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan Revision petition and have sent comments back to the Petitioner on those submittals. The Petitioner has made the requested revisions to these documents and they now meet 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 areas where public utilities, public roads, and
municipal services are available or planned.
12.0: To plan and provide for the growth of the city through the integration of land use
patterns and functions that promote complementary interactions between
different land use components.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of Greenfield Commons Subdivision, located at 2372 West Indian Trail, for a Processing, Finishing and Assembly Facilities (3140) Use.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit "A-3" Building & Signage Elevations
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
Legistar History Report
Legistar Number: 21-0825
cc: Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee:
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 on Lot 1 of Greenfield Commons Subdivision, Located at 2372 West Indian Trail, for a Processing, Finishing and Assembly Facilities (3140) 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
WHEREAS, by petition dated October 7, 2021, Factor 75 filed with the City of Aurora a petition, Requesting Approval of a Final Plan Revision for Lot 1 of Greenfield Commons Subdivision, Located East of Orchard Road and South of West Indian Trail for a Processing, Finishing and Assembly Facilities (3140) Use; and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2021, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan Revision 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 Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, no person authorized under Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora to appeal such decision having done so in the manner set forth in Chapter 34, 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 Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee 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 Revision.
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 deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.