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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: August 22, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the property located at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive for a Kennel with Outdoor Pens and Runs (Prima Carte, Inc - 24-0613 / NA21/4-24.272-PDD/Fpn - TV - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Prima Carte, Inc, is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for property located at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive for a Kennel with Outdoor Pens and Runs called Central Bark.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive and is the former National Tire and Battery store which is now vacant. This property is zoned PDD Planned Development District, which is part of the Fox Valley East Planned Development District.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision. Central Bark is a modern dog care facility which provides socialization, stimulation, safety, training, grooming, along with daily exercise for dogs. The facility has the capacity to care for up to 100 dogs per day with the ability to board 29 dogs overnight and will have approximately 30 employees. There will be a retail component within the reception area, a grooming area, a spacious nap room and a large indoor play area.
The site layout will mainly stay the same with the exception that the Petitioner is proposing to remove 5 parking spaces on the east side of the property to allow for the construction of an outdoor run and play area which will be enclosed by an 8' white vinyl fence. A trash enclosure will be constructed on the west side of the building along with a private play area for those dogs that are not ready for group time activities. This area will be enclosed by a 6' white vinyl fence.
There are 26 parking spaces onsite with additional spaces within the shared parking lot along the north portion of the property.
Most of the landscaping will remain with additional landscaping being implemented around the outdoor run and play area and along the parking lot on the east side of the building.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of an amendment to the Plan Description for the Fox Valley East Planned Development District to modify the permitted uses to allow for a Kennel with Outdoor Pens and Runs called Central Bark at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive.
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.
Central Bark with provide a new service that will serve the newly constructed residential within the Fox Valley Mall area.
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 and Zoning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the property located at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive for a Kennel with Outdoor Pens and Runs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscaping Plan
Exhibit "A-3" Building and Signage Elevations
Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents
Maps
Legistar Number: 24-0613
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 Revision to the Final Plan for the property located at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive for a Kennel with Outdoor Pens and Runs
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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 July 9, 2024, Prima Carte, Inc filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for property located at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive for a Kennel with Outdoor Pens and Runs 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 August 21, 2024, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2024, 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.