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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: January 29, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan Revision on Lot 3 and 4 of Fox Valley Villages Subdivision, Unit 27A located at 4173 Ogden Avenue for additions to the vehicle dealership (Valley Honda - 25-0012 / NA28/2-24.537 - Fpn/V - EF - WARD 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Valley Honda is Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for Lot 3 and 4 of the Fox Valley Villages Unit 27A Subdivision which includes adding four new additions to the building.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently a Honda vehicle dealership with PDD Planned Development District zoning, which is part of the Fox Valley East Planned Development District.
The Petitioner is Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision. The details of the request include four new additions to the existing building. The proposed additions are for a new car delivery addition, new tunnel car wash, tool room, and addition to the service area.
In 1999, the first final plan was approved per PDFNL99-012. In 2011, a revision to the final plan was approved per PDFNL11-001. The final plan revision was for an addition to the showroom and office.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is Requesting approval of a Major Variance to reduce the side yard setback from twenty feet to three foot six inches. The petitioner is requesting the variance because the dealership is adding multiple additions to the building and the addition on the west side of the building would overlap the fire access lane and parking spaces. By allowing the setback to be three foot six inches, the addition would be able to be added while also moving the parking spaces and drive aisle to the west. The addition to the west is to extend the entrance to the service area of the dealership as well as adding additional service bays.
Building and sign elevations as well as a landscape plan were submitted with the final plan. The Building Elevations show new signs and the new remodeled façade plan. The exterior will be blue and white aluminum composite metal, white EIFS panels, and grey split face C.M.U. The landscape plan shows the 5 trees that were on the east side of the sidewalk, removed and new trees planted on the west side of the sidewalk.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed addition to the west side of the building will add a third entrance door to the service area. The dealership currently has 41 service bays. As a result of the four proposed additions, 8 existing parking spaces will be removed. Parking is still up to regulations even with this change. 21 service parking spaces will be moved farther west due to the proposed service area addition as described in the major variance request.
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.
11.0 To guide the growth of the City in an orderly and structured manner.
31.1 (3) To promote the development of commercial facilities in existing or planned commercial areas.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plan Revision on Lot 3 and 4 of Fox Valley Villages Subdivision, Unit 27A located at 4173 Ogden Avenue for additions to the vehicle dealership.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit "A-3" Building and Signage Elevations
Parcel Maps
Legistar Number: 25-0012
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 Revision on Lot 3 and 4 of Fox Valley Villages Subdivision, Unit 27A located at 4173 Ogden Avenue for additions to the vehicle dealership
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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 10, 2024, Valley Honda filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for Lot 3 and 4 of the Fox Valley Villages Unit 27A Subdivision and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-3”; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a hearing on January 22, 2025, reviewed the petition and recommended approval of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on January 29, 2025, the Building, Zoning and Economic 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 easement dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.