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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: April 7, 2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Cervantes Subdivision located at 594 5th Avenue (City of Aurora - 19-0202 / AU27/2-19.039-Fsd - TV - Ward 3)
PURPOSE:
The City of Aurora is requesting approval of a Final Plat for Cervantes Subdivision located at 594 5th Avenue, being the northwest corner of 5th Avenue and Spencer Street.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently owned by the City of Aurora with B-2 General Retail District zoning. The property includes a small parking lot on the east portion of property with a 1,728 sq. ft. single-story building which most recently housed an early childhood education center. There is also a larger parking lot adjacent to the west side of the building. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The City is requesting approval of a Final Plat for a 2- lot subdivision. Lot 1 will consist of the building and the small parking lot on the east portion of the property and Lot 2 will consist of the larger parking lot adjacent to the west side of the building. This subdivision will allow the City to sell Lot 1 for a commercial use.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plat 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.
11.0 To guide the growth of the City in an orderly and structured manner.
11.1(5) To guide and promote development to areas where public utilities, public roads and municipal services are either available or planned
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Cervantes Subdivision located at 594 5th Avenue.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Final Plat
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
Legistar History Report
Legistar Number: 19-0202
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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 the Final Plat for Cervantes Subdivision located at 594 5th Avenue
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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, petition dated March 11, 2019, City of Aurora filed a petition requesting approval of a Final Plat for Cervantes Subdivision located at 594 5th Avenue, being the northwest corner of 5th Avenue and Spencer Street 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 hearing on April 3, 2019, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2019, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plat and the before mentioned recommendations and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, the decision of the Planning and Development with respect to a final plat Committee is subject to appeal to the City Council in the manner set forth in the City of Aurora Subdivision Control Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, no person authorized under City of Aurora Subdivision Control Ordinance to appeal such decision having done so in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, the Decision of the Planning and Development Committee constitutes final action on the proposed final plat; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning and 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 Plat.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning and Development Committee of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plat 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.