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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: May 17, 2018
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat consolidating Lots 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Podolsky Orchard 88, Phase 2 Subdivision, located at 1998 Melissa Lane and 2706, 2717, 2718 Dancer Drive and Establishing Lot 1 of Podolsky Orchard 88, Phase 2 Resubdivision (The Missner Group - 18-0219 / SG12/2-18.048-VAC/ Fsd/R/SUPD/Fpn - TV - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, The Missner Group, is requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision consolidating Lots 11-14 of Podolsky Orchard 88 Phase 2 Subdivision into 1 lot.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Properties are currently vacant with ORI Office, Research, and Light Industrial zoning. 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 Plat Revision. The details of the request include consolidating Lots 11-14 of Podolsky Orchard 88 Phase 2 Subdivision. . In order to consolidate the 4 lots, the Petitioner is proposing to relocate Dancer Drive, at 100% their cost, approximately 300 feet to the south edge of Lots 13 and 14, to establish Lot 1 of the Podolsky Orchard 88 Phase 2 Resubdivision which is approximately 9.6 acres.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation. The details of the request include vacating the right of way for Dancer Drive and the adjacent public utility easements to allow for the consolidation of the 4 lots.
The Petitioner is also requesting the establishment of a Special Use Planned Development on the Subject Property. The details of the Special Use Planned Development include modifications to the standard ORI Office, Research, Light Industry zoning regulation allowing Food, textile and related products as an additional permitted use. It also establishes a 10 foot parking setback along Melissa Lane reduce the requirement by 20 feet and outlines roadway improvement responsibilities.
The Petitioner is also requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 1 of Podolsky Orchard 88 Phase 2 Resubdivision. The details of the request include a 172,654, up to a 3-tentant speculative office and industrial building with 22 docks on the west side of the building and an associated 174 automobile parking spaces and 12 trailer parking space lot. As part of the project, the Petitioner has agreed to construct off-site roadway improvements to realign Sullivan Road at the intersection at Sullivan Road and Deerpath Road. This improvement will alleviate an awkward turning movements at this intersection and improve traffic safety.
The Final Plan proposal also includes a full Landscape Plan to be implemented throughout the lot. Stormwater detention for this lot has already been provided as part of the overall subdivision. The building elevation consists of precast concrete panels. The petitioner has added additional architectural elements along the eastern and northern elevations to help minimize the big box look along Melissa Lane and I-88. These elements consist of five, two story glass entrances along with oversized windows spanning the top of the two elevations. A faux entry feature is located along the western corner of the north elevation even though there is not an office at this location.
The Petitioner is also requesting approval of a Roadway Agreement for the construction of the realignment of Sullivan Road at the intersection at Sullivan Road and Deerpath Road.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plat 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 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
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat Consolidating Lots 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Podolsky Orchard 88, Phase 2 Subdivision, located at 1998 Melissa Lane and 2706, 2717, 2718 Dancer Drive and Establishing Lot 1 of Podolsky Orchard 88, Phase 2 Resubdivision, with the following condition:
1. That the Final Plat be recorded concurrently with the Plat of Vacation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Final Plat
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
Legistar History Report
Legistar Number: 18-0219
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Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairman
Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Member
Alderman Carl Franco, Member
Alderman William "Bill" Donnell, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat Consolidating Lots 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Podolsky Orchard 88, Phase 2 Subdivision, located at 1998 Melissa Lane and 2706, 2717, 2718 Dancer Drive and Establishing Lot 1 of Podolsky Orchard 88, Phase 2 Resubdivision
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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
WHEREASby petition dated March 8, 2018, The Missner Group, on behalf of the Owner, Orchard 88 TMG, LLC, filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision consolidating Lots 11-14 of Podolsky Orchard 88 Phase 2 Subdivision located at 1998 Melissa Lane and 2706, 2717, 2718 Dancer Drive, being located north and south of Dancer Drive and west of Melissa Lane, and establishing Podolsky Orchard 88 Phase 2 Resubdivision and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A"; and
WHEREAS, after referral of said petition from the Aurora City Council, the Aurora Planning Commission conducted a hearing on May 16, 2018, reviewed the petition and recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2018, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plat Revision and the before mentioned recommendations and recommended CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said petition; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that 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 Final Plat Revision with the following conditions:
1. That the Final Plat be recorded concurrently with the Plat of Vacation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plat Revision and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" Final Plat along with any easement dedications or vacations deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.