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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: August 23, 2018
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located at 319 High Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District (Robert Aloisio - 18-0654 / AU22/2-18.157-DZ - TV - Ward 2)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Robert Aloisio, is requesting to downzone the property at 319 High Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently a single family dwelling with R-4 Two Family Dwelling District zoning. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed downzoning is consistent with the City’s long standing density reduction policy. In addition, the proposed R-3 zoning will be consistent with the use of the Subject Property and with the zoning of the surrounding neighborhood.
Due public notice was given for the public hearing on this matter. As of the date of this memo, staff has not received public inquiries regarding this petition.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The proposed downzoning is consistent with the City’s long standing density reduction policy. In addition, the proposed R-3 zoning will be consistent with the use of the Subject Property and with the zoning of the surrounding neighborhood.
Due public notice was given for the public hearing on this matter. As of the date of this memo, staff has not received public inquiries regarding this petition.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located at 319 High Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Legal Description
Land Use Petition and supporting documents
Finding of Facts
Property Research Sheet
Legistar History Report
Legistar Number: 18-0654
cc:
Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairman
Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Member
Alderman Carl Franco, Member
Alderman William "Bill" Donnell, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located at 319 High Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District
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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, Aloisio, Robert M & Caroline H is the owner of record of the real estate legally described on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth, and hereafter referred to as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, by petition dated July 30, 2018, Robert Aloisio filed with the City of Aurora a petition requesting to downzone the property at 319 High Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District; and
WHEREAS, after referral of said petition from the Aurora City Council, and after due notice and publication of said notice, the Aurora Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 22, 2018, reviewed the petition and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2018, the Planning and Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said petition and the before mentioned recommendations and recommended APPROVAL of said petition; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, based upon the recommendation and the stated standards of the Planning Commission, finds that the proposed Rezoning / Downzoning is not contrary to the purpose and intent of Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows:
Section One: That the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois finds as fact all of the preamble recitals of this Ordinance.
Section Two: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect, and shall be controlling, upon its passage and approval.
Section Three: That all Ordinances or part of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as any conflict exists.
Section Four: That any section, phrase or paragraph of this Ordinance that is construed to be invalid, void or unconstitutional shall not affect the remaining sections, phrases or paragraphs of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section Five: That Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto be, and the same are, hereby amended to rezone the real estate property described in Exhibit “A”, from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District.