TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Janell Roehlk, Planner
DATE: September 12, 2013
SUBJECT: title
An Ordinance annexing certain property being 3.63 acres of vacant land located at the northwest corner of Molitor Road and N. Farnsworth Avenue to the City Of Aurora, Illinois, pursuant to an approved Annexation Agreement (Estate of Adeline Diehl & Chicago Title Land Trust Co., Trust #303 - AU11/2-13.243-A - JR/MG - Ward 1) (If moved forward by the Planning and Development Committee at its 9/26/2013 meeting, this item should accompany the Annexation Agreement to the 10/22/2013 City Council meeting as Unfinished Business after the Public Hearing)
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PURPOSE:
The petitioner, Estate of Adeline Diehl & Chicago Title Land Trust Co., Trust #303, is proposing a Plat of Annexation on 3.63 acres with B-2(S) zoning located at the northwest corner of Molitor Road and N. Farnsworth Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
This Annexation petition was referred by the City Council to the Planning and Zoning Division on August 13, 2013. This petition is related to the Annexation Agreement with Concept Plan petition, which is going through the process concurrently.
Legislative History:
Date Review Body Motion Vote
9/10/2013 Planning Council Forward unanimous
DISCUSSION:
Development Proposal:
The proposal consists of annexing the subject property into the City of Aurora with B-2(S) Business District, General Retail with a Special Use for a Planned Development zoning. Public right-of-way is not proposed to be dedicated for Molitor Road or N. Farnsworth Avenue.
Evaluation:
Staff has reviewed the Annexation petition submitted by the petitioner. The proposed B-2(S) zoning is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan land use designation of commercial and conservation/open space/recreation/drainage. The proposed underlying B-2 District zoning is also consistent with the surrounding commercial B-2 zoning, with additional use prohibitions.
Public Input: ...
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