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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Senior Planner
DATE: July 3, 2024
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Annexing a portion of railroad property generally located east of Gordon Road and West of Orchard Road in Sugar Grove Township, Kane County, Illinois to the City of Aurora pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/7-1-8
PURPOSE:
To annex a portion of railroad property generally located east of Gordon Road and West of Orchard Road, in Sugar Grove Township, Kane County, Illinois to the City of Aurora
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is a portion of the existing BNSF railroad which is generally located east of Gordon Road and West of Orchard Road in Sugar Grove Township, Kane County, Illinois.
The City is conducting an annexation of a portion of the BSNF Railway pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/7-1-8.
DISCUSSION:
This annexation will help facilitate the annexation of properties to the north to prevent a solar farm from being developed. Though the City actively supports the expansion and use of alternative forms of energy, including, specifically, solar, the proposed location is inconsistent with the City's long-term plans for the area as the City's Countryside Vision Plan designates this area for an estate residential type development.
IMPACT STATEMENT :
This annexation allows the City to proceed with annexation of the properties to the north, since these properties will be wholly bounded by one or more municipalities and a Forest Preserve District.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Ordinance Annexing a portion of railroad property located east of Gordon Road and West of Orchard Road, in Sugar Grove Township, Kane County, Illinois to the City of Aurora pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/7-1-8
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Legal Description
Exhibit "B" Plat of Annexation
Exhibit "C" District Notice Mailing Affidavit
Map
Legistar Number: 24-0516
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Alderwoman Patty Smith, Chairperson
Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Michael B. Saville
Alderman ...
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