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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: May 15, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Mason's Subdivision on vacant land located at 1127 Talma Street and 1129 Talma Street (City of Aurora - 25-0438 / AU34/1-25.161-Fsd - TV - Ward 3)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, City of Aurora, is requesting approval of a Final Plat for Mason's Subdivision located at 1127 Talma Street and 1129 Talma Street which includes the consolidation of three parcels into two parcels.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 1127 Talma Street and 1129 Talma Street and is currently vacant land with R-2 One Family Dwelling District zoning.
The City is currently working on taking an inventory of all the city owned properties and determining a course of action. For these properties, the City is requesting approval of a Final Plat for Mason's Subdivision to consolidate the three parcels into two parcels to sell each parcel for future single-family homes.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plat Resolution petition and has 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:
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.
11.1(3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Mason's Subdivision on vacant land located at 1127 Talma Street and 1129 Talma Street.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Final Plat
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Appealable Sheet
Legistar Number: 25-0438
cc:
Alderman Michael Saville, Chairperson
Alderwoman Patty Smith, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Javier Bañuelos
Alderwoman Juany Garza
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Mason's Subdivision on vacant land located at 1127 Talma Street and 1129 Talma Street
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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 April 28, 2025, City of Aurora filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Mason's Subdivision located at 1127 Talma Street and 1129 Talma Street and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a hearing on May 21, 2025, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2025, the Building, Zoning and Economic 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 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee with respect to a Final Plat is subject to appeal to the City Council in the manner set forth in Chapter 43 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois, being the Subdivision Control Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, no person authorized under the Subdivision Control Ordinance, 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 plat; 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 Plat.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Building, Zoning and Economic 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 deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.