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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: September 5, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Plan for the 1st Addition to Chicago Premium Outlets for a Parking Lot Located at 1923 Bilter Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502 (WDS Real Estate, Inc. / Chicago Premium Outlets / Final Plan & Plat - 14-00695 / AU01/2-14.221-SU/FSD/FPN - ES - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, WDS Real Estate, Inc. / Chicago Premium Outlets, is proposing a Final Plan and Plat for the construction of a parking lot with 349 spaces along with detention and storm sewer located at 1923 Bilter Road.
BACKGROUND:
This Rezoning and Variance petition was referred by the City Council to the Planning & Zoning Division on August 19, 2014. The petition was unanimously moved forward by the Planning Council on September 2, 2014.
DISCUSSION:
The proposal consists of expanding the existing Chicago Premium Outlet (CPO) mall onto the Subject Property.
This property has been used by Western DuPage Landscaping. The property will be razed. The Final Plan is to allow for a 349 vehicle parking lot with stormwater detention to be added to the existing mall. 8.5 foot parking stall widths as was done in the rest of the mall to maximize parking is proposed. Overall parking will increase to approximately 4,441 spaces, for an overall parking ratio of 1 space per 165 square foot of gross floor area, and improvement from the current 1/179 ratio and better than the required 1/200 in the AZO. Two access points to improved Sealmaster Drive will be constructed, and the entire property will be landscaped. With the Final Plat, Stormwater detention will be provided on Lot 2 and the parking lot on Lot 1. The intersection of private Sealmaster Drive (to be renamed Chicago Premium Outlet Boulevard) and Bilter Road is being improved with turning lanes and traffic signals.
Staff has not received any public input on this petition.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that this project will increase the City's overall tax base and viability by facilitating investment and development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Final Plan and Plat Petition at 1923 Bilter Road to allow for construction of a 349 space parking lot and stormwater detention, with the following conditions:
1. Through the engineering plan review process, the stormwater management facility may be revised to meet all ordinances and City requirements which could result in a change to the detention basin geometry which then could result in alteration of the parking lot and the lot lines for the plat of subdivision.
2. A left turn lane shall be installed by Developer on Premium Outlet Blvd. for the southerly access to the parking lot.
3. Developer shall install an 8 foot wide asphalt path in the right of way along the South right of way line of Bilter Road along the property frontage.
4. All plans and plats and any changes thereto pursuant to the above conditions shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
ATTACHMENTS:
Property Research Sheet
Finding of Facts
Planning Council Report
Land Use Petition
Qualifying Statement
Authorization Letter
Legal Description
ALTA Survey
Final Plat
Final Plan
Landscape Plans
Photometric Plan
cc: Planning and Development Committee:
Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Plan for the 1st Addition to Chicago Premium Outlets for a Parking Lot Located at 1923 Bilter Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502
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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 August 19, 2014, WDS Real Estate, Inc. / Chicago Premium Outlets filed with the City of Aurora requesting a Final Plan and Plan for the property described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2014, the Aurora Planning Commission reviewed said Final Plat and Plan and recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2014, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plat and Plan and before mentioned recommendations and recommended CONDITIONAL 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 CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said Rezoning with the following conditions:
1. Through the engineering plan review process, the stormwater management facility may be revised meet all ordinances and City requirements which could result in a change to the detention basin geometry which could then result in alteration of the parking lot and the lot lines for the plat of subdivision.
2. A left turn lane shall be installed by Developer on Premium Outlet Blvd. for the southerly access to the parking lot.
3. Developer shall install an 8 foot wide asphalt path in the right of way along the South right of way line of Bilter Road along the property frontage.
4. All plans and plats and any changes thereto pursuant to the above conditions shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Legistar Number: 14-00694
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Plan Information Sheet
EXHIBIT "A"
PLAN INFORMATION SHEET
For the Rezoning for the property located at 1923 Bilter Road
Lot 18 of Countyline Farms
Case File Number: AU01/2-14.221-Rz/Fsd/Fpn
Tax Parcel Number: 15-01-200-058
Owner:
WDS Real Estate, Inc.
1208 Arborside Drive
Aurora, IL 60502
Plat Prepared By:
V3 Engineers
7325 Janes Avenue, Suite 100
Woodridge, IL 60517
Date Plat Received: 8/13/2014
Plan Prepared By:
V3 Companies
7325 Janes Avenue, Suite 100
Woodridge, IL 60517
Date Plan Received: 8/13/2014
Landscape Plan Prepared By:
Norris Design
540 Duane Street
Glen Ellyn,IL 60137
Date Landscape Plan Received: 8/13/2014
NOTE: A COPY OF THESE DOCUMENTS AS REFERENCED HEREON ARE ON FILE IN THE CITY OF AURORA PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION OFFICE ON THE SECOND FLOOR, 1 SOUTH BROADWAY, AURORA, ILLINOIS, 60505.