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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Planner
DATE: November 5, 2015
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Annexing Territory located at 2065 Bilter Road to the City of Aurora, Illinois 60502 (City of Aurora - L15-00694 / AU01/2-15.195-A - TV - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The City of Aurora is requesting approval of the Annexation of 4.823 acres located at 2065 Bilter Road.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 2065 Bilter Road and is a long and narrow piece of improved residential property immediately north of the Chicago Premium Outlets expansion. This parcel is also one of several similar sized properties along this stretch of Bilter Road, all in unincorporated Kane County, that according to the City's comprehensive plan designates this area as future Office/Research/Industrial (ORI) or non-residential. Invest Aurora and the Aurora Economic Development Commission before them, have been working with properties in this area for several years.
The City approved a purchase agreement in December of 2014 by Ordinance O14-076 for an acquisition of the Subject Property and is now requesting to annex this property into the City of Aurora. The property will be annexed with the intended use being for an access drive from Bilter Road to the Chicago Premium Outlets site as depicted on the attached drawing.
DISCUSSION:
Given the expansion of the Chicago Premium Outlets (CPO) to the east, it was discussed at that time the need for a future additional access drive leading from Bilter Road into the CPO site, or a roadway for future development purposes.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff's Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the following Physical Development Policies:
10.0 To provide for the orderly, balanced and efficient growth and redevelopment of the City through the positive integration of land use patterns, functions, and circulation systems. To protect and enhance those assets and values that establishes the des...
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