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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jacob Sodaro, Planner
DATE: August 3, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the property located at 2931 Village Green Drive for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use (Fazal Ali - 23-0586 / NA29/3-23.304 - FPN - JS - Ward 8)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Fazal Ali, is requesting approval of a Final Plan for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use for the property located at 2931 Village Green Drive
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned PDD and is a part of the Fox Valley East Planned Development District. The underlying zoning for this property is BB Business Boulevard District. The property is presently vacant and is surrounded by a mixture of townhomes and commercial properties. Additional information on the property can be found in the attached Property Maps.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140). A limited number of multi-family dwelling units are permitted by right in the BB zone. The proposal calls for the construction of one six-unit townhome building. The building is 41 feet tall and has an area of 16,265 square feet. Each unit is three bedrooms and four bathrooms, two being full and two being half. Each unit will have a two-car attached garage that loads to the rear of the building, with access being provided from the private drive. Bicycle parking is also being installed in the rear of the building. A sidewalk is being installed along the private drive to connect to the commercial development to the south.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan Resolution petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances. The owners intent is to maintain ownership of the entire structure and operate as a 6-unit rental building.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
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.
14.1 (4) To encourage quality site design throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the property located at 2931 Village Green Drive for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use.
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Maps
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit “A-3” Building and Signage Elevations
cc: Alderwoman Patricia Smith, Chairperson
Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Michael B. Saville
Alderman William "Bill" Donnell
Alderman Carl Franco

CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving a Final Plan for the property located at 2931 Village Green Drive for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) 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 June 1, 2023, Fazal Ali filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plan for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use for the property located at 2931 Village Green Drive and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-3”; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2023, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan 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, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, no person authorized under Chapter 34 to appeal such decision having done so in the manner set forth in the Code, the Decision of the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee constitutes final action on the proposed Final Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by 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.
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.