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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Senior Planner
DATE: January 17, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 7 of Orchard Road Subdivision located at 1350 N. Orchard Road (The Tito Group, LLC - 23-0049 / SG12/4-23.010 - Fpn - TV - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, The Tito Group, LLC, is requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 7 of Orchard Road Subdivision located at 1350 N. Orchard Road which includes the construction of retail building.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently a vacant lot with PDD Planned Development District zoning. This property is part of the USAA Planned Development District and was designated for commercial when it was preliminary planned and platted in May of 2000.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 7 of Orchard Road Subdivision. The details of the request include the construction of a retail building. The first phase of construction will be a 5,053 square foot single user retail building located at the northwest portion of the property along with the construction of 47 parking spaces, of which 2 spaces will be handicapped. These spaces will be located to the north and east of the proposed building. The proposal includes two north/south access drives which will extend to the north property line, one of which will align with the access drive to the south in front of the Home Depot while the other access drive will be on the back side of the proposed building along the west property line. There will also be one east/west access drive to the internal private drive which is located on the far east side of the property. A row of parking on the far east side of the property will remain which is being used as overflow parking for the strip center in front of this lot along Orchard Road.
The building elevation consists of different types of fiber cement panels. The Petitioner is proposing to clad the front building elevation with a smooth panel in a moondust tone highlighting the end cap entrance with a taller section cladded in a cedar looking cement panel. The smooth moondust panel and cedar looking cement panel will wrap around the corner of the north elevation. The remaining portions of the building will be cladded in a gray brick looking cement panel.
The plan also shows a future phase which includes the construction of an approximately 8,500 square foot building addition to the south with a future drive through lane which will serve the end cap along the south property line. In addition, the parking lot to the east of the building will be expanded with a total of 136 parking spaces. The building elevation for the future phase has not been designed.
Landscaping is being implemented though out the site which meets the landscape requirements.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan Resolution 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, with the exception of the items reflected in the conditions listed in the Staff Recommendation below.
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:
Staff would recommend CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 7 of Orchard Road Subdivision located at 1350 N. Orchard Road, with the following conditions:
1. That the building elevations be dimensioned and labeled.
2. That the Petitioner provide a cross access easement for the areas within the internal north/south drives that are not contained within existing access easements.
3. That the Petitioner submit and receive building elevation, foundation landscape and parking landscape approval from the Zoning and Planning Staff for the future phase prior to submitting the building permit.
4. That the Final Plan approval be contingent upon Final Engineering approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit "A-3" Building and Signage Plan
Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents
Appealable Sheet
Plat of Survey
Maps
Legistar Number: 23-0049
cc:
Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairperson
Alderwoman Patty Smith, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Sherman Jenkins
Alderman Ron Woerman
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 7 of Orchard Road Subdivision located at 1350 N. 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 January 5, 2023, The Tito Group LLC filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 7 of Orchard Road Subdivision located at 1350 N. Orchard Road and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-3”; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2023, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan and recommended CONDITIONAL 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 CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said Final Plan with the following conditions:
1. That the building elevations be dimensioned and labeled.
2. That the Petitioner provide a cross access easement for the areas within the internal north/south drives that are not contained within existing access easements.
3. That the Petitioner submit and receive building elevation, foundation landscape and parking landscape approval from the Zoning and Planning Staff for the future phase prior to submitting the building permit.
4. That the Final Plan approval be contingent upon Final Engineering approval.
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 Elevations, along with any easement dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.