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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Edward T. Sieben, Zoning Administrator
DATE: 1/30/2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Church Site Plan Review For An Existing Building On 1.40 Acres As Per Section 4.2.H. Of The Aurora Zoning Ordinance, For The Property Located At 4000 Westbrook Drive In The City Of Aurora, IL. 60504 (APPEALABLE)
PURPOSE:
The petitioner, ROC Westbrook, LLC, on behalf of Abundant Life Family Church, is proposing a Church Site Plan Review for a 13,060 square foot building on 1.40 acres for a religious place of worship at 4000 Westbrook Drive.
BACKGROUND:
The Church Site Plan Review petition was referred by City Council to the Planning & Zoning Division on January 14, 2014
DISCUSSION:
PROPOSAL: Abundant Life Family Church is requesting a Church Site Plan Review for an existing 13,060 square foot building at 4000 Westbrook Drive. The AZO allows religious institutions in all zoning districts provided certain conditions are met. If they are all met, then a Church Site Plan Review petition, with a public meeting at the Planning Commission, is required to review any site planning issues.
EVALUATION: The proposed use will get an active user into this vacant and deteriorating structure. The building will be upgraded where necessary, the parking lot will be maintained, and new landscaping will be supplemented. Abundant Life Family Church has been ministering in the City of Aurora since 1990. The proposed use will not result in traffic congestion, will not impact adjacent properties, and all utilities and infrastructure are already in place. The petitioner meets all other criteria for location of a religious institution.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This project will not have any negative impact on the public or other Departments of the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Church Site Plan Review for 4000 Westbrook Drive.
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 Church Site Plan Review For An Existing Building ON 1.40 Acres As Per Section 4.2.H. Of The Aurora Zoning Ordinance, For The Property Located At 4000 Westbrook Drive In The City Of Aurora, IL. 60504 (APPEALABLE).
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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, WHEREAS, by petition dated January 7, 2014, ROC Westbrook, LLC filed with the City of Aurora a Site Plan for , as described on Exhibit "B" attached hereto; for the property legally described on Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner has properly notified all owners of property within 250 feet of said property of the public meeting of the Aurora Planning Commission at which this case was to be heard, as provided by Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2014 said plan was duly presented by the Zoning Administrator and Director of Planning to the Aurora Planning Commission which, in a public meeting, determined that the plan meets all of the Ordinances and Planning Standards of the City of Aurora, and referred said plan to the Planning & Development Committee of the Aurora City Council for its review; and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2014, the Planning & Development Committee of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby concurs with the Planning Commission, and determines that said Site Plan for is in conformance with the Ordinances and Planning Standards of the City of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Planning & Development Committee is subject to appeal by the petitioner or a member of the Aurora City Council within the required appeal period which expires on at 5:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, this resolution shall serve as final action on the request in the event that this resolution is not appealed by any of the aforementioned individuals; and
WHEREAS, in the event that this resolution is appealed, it shall serve as the recommendation of the Planning & Development Committee to the City Council which shall take final action on the request; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: finds as facts all of the preamble recitals of this Resolution, accepts the recommendation of the Aurora Planning Commission, and hereby approves said Site Plan for the church, and hereby directs the Aurora Zoning Administrator to issue a building permit to said church.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
ATTEST:
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Mayor Alderman
City of Aurora, IL
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City Clerk Alderman
__________________________ Alderman
EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
For the Church Site Plan for property located at the 4000 Westbrook Drive:
THE MOST SOUTHERLY 204.0 FEET (AS MEASURED ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE THEREOF) OF LOT 9 (THE NORTH LINE OF WHICH IS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT), IN FOX VALLEY EAST REGION 1 UNIT NO. 11, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 21 AND PART OF THE NORTH ½ OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 20, 1984 AS DOCUMENT R84-20582, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
ALSO KNOWN AS:
LOT 1 IN RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 9 IN FOX VALLEY EAST REGION 1 UNIT NO. 11, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF THE MOST SOUTHERLY 204.0 FEET (AS MEASURED ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE THEREOF) OF LOT 9 (THE NORTH LINE OF WHICH IS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT), IN FOX VALLY EAST REGION 1 UNIT NO. 11, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 21 AND PART OF THE NORTH ½ OF SECTION 28, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 1, 1989 AS DOCUMENT R89-109242, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as: 4000 Westbrook Drive, Aurora, IL 60504
Tax Parcel Number: 07-28-107-002
EXHIBIT “B”
INFORMATION SHEET
For a Church Site Plan for property located at the 4000 Westbrook Drive
Owner: ROC Westbrook, LLC
1804 N. Naper Boulevard, Suite 460
Naperville, IL 60563
Date Plan Received By Planning: January 30, 2014
Plan Prepared By: Alberto Agama
269 Walsh Dr.
Yorkville IL
Date Landscape Plan Received By Planning: January 30, 2014
Landscape Plan Prepared By: Dickson Design
526 Skyline Dr.
Algonquin, IL
NOTE: A COPY OF THESE PLANS AS REFERENCED HEREON ARE ON FILE IN THE CITY OF AURORA PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION OFFICE ON THE SECOND FLOOR, 1 SOUTH BROADWAY, AURORA, ILLINOIS, 60505.