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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Stephen Broadwell, AICP, Planner
DATE: May 9, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for Herget Middle School, located at 1550 Deerpath Road. (West Aurora School District 129 - 25-0532 / SG12/3-25.153-FPN - SB - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, West Aurora School District 129, is Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for the property located at 1550 Deerpath Road. which includes construction of a football field / track, standing solar panel array, and expanded parking lot.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is the Herget Middle School campus, which is approximately forty-eight (48) acres in total. The campus consists of the existing Herget Middle School, which is located in the northern thirty-six (36) acres, and the open space in the southern portion that consists of the remaining twelve (12) acres. The northern portion is zoned P(C), Parks and Recreation District with a Conditional Use Planned Development. The southern portion is zoned E(C), Estate with a Conditional Use Planned Development, and is part of the Estate Homes of Verona Ridge planned development to the south and west. The Comprehensive Plan designates the Subject Property as Public and Estates, while the adjacent stretch of Deerpath Rd is designated as Minor Collector. There are two existing access points to the Subject Property, both of which are adjacent to the existing school building.
The Petitioner, West Aurora School District, is requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for the property located at 1550 Deerpath Rd. The details of the request include construction of an expanded athletic facility within the open space to the south of the school's existing parking lot. The facility includes an athletic field that is to be utilized by students for football and soccer, and is circled with an eight (8) ring running track. The proposal does not include any permanent bleachers or outdoor lighting. The expanded parking lot...
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