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TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: February 21, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 12 of Orchard Road Business Park Subdivision located at 2413 Bushwood Drive being at the northwest corner of Bushwood Drive and Orchard Road (Vequity Real Estate Advisors - 16-01229 / SG12/2-16.177-Fpn - JM - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Vequity Real Estate Advisors is requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 12 of Orchard Road Business Park Subdivision located at 2413 Bushwood Drive for a Retail Sales or Service (2100) Use.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently vacant land with B-B(S) Business-Boulevard zoning, which is part of the Orchard Road Business Park Special Use Planned Development. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 12 of Orchard Road Business Park Subdivision. The details of the request include the development of an approximately 9,700 square foot retail building. The building will able to accommodate up to five units. The southern end unit includes a drive-through with 10 stacking spaces. The northern end unit includes outdoor seating area. The vehicular entrance to the site is from Bushwood Drive via the neighboring Hampton Inn hotel. The development is providing 75 parking spaces. The Building and Signage Elevations include a brick building with a stone knee wall, and a monument sign with a brick base and half walls on the ends.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan 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:
11.0 To guide the growth of the City in an orderly and structured manner.
11.1 (3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development.
31.1 (3) To promote the development of commercial facilities in existing or planned commercial areas.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 12 of Orchard Road Business Park Subdivision located at 2413 Bushwood Drive.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit “A-3” Building and Signage Elevations
Fire Access Plan
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Landscape Material Worksheet (1-23)
Property Research Sheet
Legistar Number: 16-01229
cc:
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 a Final Plan on Lot 12 of Orchard Road Business Park Subdivision located at 2413 Bushwood Drive being at the northwest corner of Bushwood Drive and Orchard Road.
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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 December 28, 2016, Vequity Real Estate Advisors filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 12 of Orchard Road Business Park Subdivision located at 2413 Bushwood Drive for a Retail Sales or Service (2100) 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 February 8, 2017, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2017, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan 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 dedications or modifications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.