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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Zoning and Planning Director
DATE: October 6, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Pre-Conveyance Right of Entry and License Agreement for the construction, use, and maintenance of an outdoor dining patio on 1 W. Benton Street between the City of Aurora, Swimming Stones LLC, and Mora Ventures LLC
PURPOSE:
Requesting approval of a Pre-Conveyance Right of Entry and License Agreement for the construction, use, and maintenance of an outdoor dining patio located at 1 W. Benton Street between the City of Aurora, Swimming Stones LLC and Mora Ventures, LLC
BACKGROUND:
Fox Island Apartments LLC is the owner of the Mayan building. In 2014, the Fox Island Apartments, LLC received a FCOA for the renovation of the Mayan building which is located at 77 S. Stolp into 29 residential units with commercial space (a proposed restaurant) on the first floor. The entire renovation was approved by the Design Review Committee. Swimming Stones LLC is an affiliate of Fox Island Apartments LLC.
The owners are now working with Leilani Asian Fusion (Mora Venture LLC) to renovate the first floor into a restaurant. The drawings are still being finalized but will include renovating the space into two restaurants but under the same ownership and shared a kitchen. The front portion of the space will become a sports bar with pool tables, games, and approximately 76 seats. The remainder will be Leilani, a sit-down restaurant with approximately 138 seats.
Leilani would also like to construct an outdoor dining patio/deck on a portion of the City's Parcel at 1 W. Benton Street adjacent to their rear, non-ornate portion of the building. The deck will be located where the door is on the side. The door and windows will be turned into a modern patio door opening. An approximate 18’ by 20’ covered deck will sit in front of the new entrance. An unroofed deck will continue past the roofed section. The roof deck will fea...
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