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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: April 9, 2026
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval of a Conditional Use for a Special purpose recreation use on property located at 55 S. Lake Street (The Yetee LLC / 55 S Lake St / Conditional Use for Recreational Institution - 26-0198 / AU22/3-26.096 - CU - AM)
PURPOSE:
Mike Mancuso, owner/operator of Yetee Station Arcade, is requesting a Conditional Use for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution use to develop an arcade at 55 S. Lake Street.
BACKGROUND:
The property located at 55 S. Lake Street is zoned B-3 Business and Wholesale, and is a two-story commercial building located just outside of downtown Aurora along Lake Street. The building contains approximately 12,125 square feet and was home to Warehouse 55, a curated vintage and antique store, which had left in September 2025.
Yetee Station Arcade is requesting a Conditional Use to allow for the arcade at this location. They are relocating from the previously occupied space located at 1-11 N. Broadway.
This would be for all ages, with a business model of one admission paid at the door allowing unlimited play for the day on over 70 restored gaming machines. It would feature a collection of arcade games from the 1980's to today, including pinball machines. There will be no alcohol here and there will be a family friendly environment.
There is an adjacent 17-space parking lot at 218-220 W. Downer Place which serves this building.
DISCUSSION:
The property is strategically positioned just outside the Aurora's historic downtown, and the redevelopment of this space into a family arcade is an excellent use along Lake Street as a destination for entertainment and digital recreation. The new use will bring energy and clientele downtown and will enhance the overall attractiveness of the area
In addition, Staff has evaluated the proposal based on the Findings of Fact and have found the following:
1. Will the establishment, ma...
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