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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jacob Sodaro, Planner
DATE: January 20, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the property located at 3181 North Aurora Road for a Day Care (6130) Use (Primrose Child Care - 23-0055 / NA17/1-23.015 - Fpn - JS - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Primrose Child Care, is requesting approval of a Final Plan for the property located at 3181 North Aurora Road for a Day Care (6130) Use
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned B2(C) Business District - General Retail with a Conditional Use for a Planned Development. It is a 1.44-acre vacant parcel and is within the Ashton Pointe Subdivision. Additional information on the property can be found in the attached property maps.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for a Day Care (6130) Use. The proposed tenant offers services for children ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years old, and offers after school care to children up to 12 years old. The infant rooms are designed for 8 children with two staff members required. The toddler rooms are designed for 8-10 children with two staff members required. The early preschool & pathways rooms are designed for 16 children with two staff members required. The preschool and pre-kindergarten rooms are designed for 20 children with two staff members required. The kindergarten/afterschool room is designed for 30 children with two staff members required. The total number of students in the building will depend upon the local interest & enrollment numbers for this facility. The learning philosophy includes theme-based learning, academic curriculum which focuses on school readiness, enrichment programs, which include music, arts, gardening, and foreign language, and character development. Three playgrounds are proposed to serve the various age groups present in the center. 56 parking spaces are proposed.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Final Plan Resolution petition and have sent comments back to the petitioner on those submittals. The petitioner has made the requested revisions to these documents and they now meet the applicable codes and ordinances, with the exception of the items reflected in the conditions listed in the Staff Recommendation below.
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.
11.1 (3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Resolution approving a Final Plan for the property located at 3181 North Aurora Road for a Day Care (6130) Use, with the following conditions:
1. That the Final Plan be contingent upon Final Engineering approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Exhibit "A-1" Final Plan
Exhibit "A-2" Landscape Plan
Exhibit “A-3” Building and Signage Elevations
Property Maps
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 Final Plan for the property located at 3181 North Aurora Road for a Day Care (6130)
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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 January 10, 2023, Primrose Child Care filed with the City of Aurora a petition Requesting approval of a Final Plan for the property located at 3181 North Aurora Road for a Day Care (6130) Use and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A-1" through Exhibit “A-3”; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2023, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said Final Plan and recommended CONDITIONAL 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 CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of said Final Plan with the following conditions:
1.) That the Final Plan be contingent upon Final Engineering approval
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, Exhibit “A-2” Landscape Plan, and Exhibit “A-3” Building and Signage Elevations, along with any easement dedications deemed necessary by the Aurora City Engineer.