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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jacob Sodaro, Planner
DATE: February 24, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution approving a Revision to the Final Plan for a parking lot expansion for the property located at 2731 Beverly Drive (QT9 Software - 22-0118 / AU01/2-22.036-Fpn/R - JS - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner QT9 Software is Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for the property located at 2731 Beverly Drive for a parking lot expansion.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned PDD and is a part of the Farnsworth International Planned Development. The original final plan for the property was approved in 2017 for a Business and Professional Office Use.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for a parking lot expansion. The proposed development would be adding an additional 29 parking spaces. All work on the property will be done to the rear of the site. Additional landscaping is proposed along the North, South, and West property lines. The petitioner has stated that no building addition is needed or being contemplated at this time, but the business has been successful and is currently parked out completely.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan Resolution petition and have determined that it meets 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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the Resolution approving a revision to the Final Plan for a parking lot expansion for the property located at 2731 Beverly Drive.
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Petition and Related Documents
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Fire Access Plan
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 revision to the Final Plan for a parking lot expansion for the property located at 2731 Beverly Drive
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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 February 10, 2022, QT9 Software filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for the property located at 2731 Beverly Drive for a parking lot expansion and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-2”; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2022, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan Revision and recommended 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 APPROVAL of said Final Plan
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 and Exhibit “A-2” Landscape Plan, along with any easement dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.