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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Planner
DATE: September 8, 2016
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Waiver of Final Plan Requirements for Lot 5 of Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at 2865 Duke Parkway being south and east of Duke Parkway north of Ferry Road (Duke Realty Corporation - 16-00825 / WI33/4-16.161-FPN/W - TV - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Duke Realty Corporation, is requesting approval of a Final Plan Waiver for Lot 5 of Butterfield East Subdivision Unit Three at 2865 Duke Parkway located south and east of Duke Parkway north of Ferry Road for a Warehouse, Distribution and Storage Services (3300) Use which includes a modification to the approved Final Plan to allow for an alternative layout with additional vehicle parking.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 2865 Duke Parkway and is currently vacant with PDD Planned Development District zoning, which is part of the Butterfield Planned Development. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting an optional alternative plan with minor modifications to the previously approved Final Plan to in order to have flexibility to market the property to users who wish to accommodate more vehicle parking. The details of the proposal include the option to convert the trailer parking and docks along the north side of the building to vehicle parking with an additional entrance, shifting the building to the west by 30’ feet to convert the vehicle parking on the east side of the building to trailer parking, and reconfiguring the parking along the west side of the building to accommodate the shift. This option will increase the vehicle parking from 512 spaces to 1,024 spaces and decrease the trailer parking from 228 spaces to 171 spaces. In order to maintain flexibility, in this option the Petitioner is proposing to stripe the parking islands along the north side of the building to allow for the reconversion of trailer parking and docks if needed in the future. However, the material requirement for the landscape islands will be relocated elsewhere on site as the Petitioner is proposing to add green space and landscaping along the building on the north side which was not contemplated in the previously approved plan. In this option the Petitioner is also proposing to relocate the guard shack and security fencing to the trailer parking and dock area along the south side of the building. If approved the Petitioner would reserve the right to build the proposed building under either Final Plan option.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan Waiver 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
40.1(1) To attract and encourage industrial, office and office-research development to planned sites where requisite public facilities are either present or proposed.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the Resolution Approving a Waiver of Final Plan Requirements for Lot 5 for Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at 2865 Duke Parkway being south and east of Duke Parkway north of Ferry Road.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit "A-3" Building and Signage Elevations
Fire Access Plan
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Property Research Sheet
Legistar Number: 16-00825
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a Waiver of Final Plan Requirements for Lot 5 for Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at 2865 Duke Parkway being south and east of Duke Parkway north of Ferry 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 August 25, 2016, Duke Realty Corporation filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plan Waiver for a plan alternative for Lot 5 of Butterfield East Subdivision Unit Three at 2865 Duke Parkway located south and east of Duke Parkway north of Ferry Road for a Warehouse, Distribution and Storage Services (3300) Use and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-3”; and
WHEREAS, on ____________, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Aurora Planning Council and recommended CONDITIONAL 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 Waiver.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby adopts the Final Plan Waiver 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 dedications or modifications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.