Aurora, Illinois

File #: 20-0605    Version: Name: Aurora University / 311 S. Evanslawn Avenue / Special Use Planned Development
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 9/23/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/24/2020 Final action: 11/24/2020
Title: An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development at 311 S. Evanslawn Avenue to be incorporated under the existing 2018 Aurora University Plan Description
Attachments: 1. Exhibit "A" Legal Description, 2. Exhibit "B" Plan Description, 3. Aerial Map, 4. 2018 Approved Master Plan, 5. Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents - 2020-09-22 - 2020.124, 6. Plat of Survey - 2020-10-28 - 2020.124, 7. Legistar History Report - 2020-11-06 - 2020.124
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission

DATE: November 5, 2020

SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development at 311 S. Evanslawn Avenue to be incorporated under the existing 2018 Aurora University Plan Description (Aurora University - 20-0605 / AU20/3-20.124-SUPD - TV - Ward 5

PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Aurora University, is requesting the Establishment of a Special Use Planned Development on the property located at 311 S. Evanslawn Avenue, to be incorporated under the existing Aurora University Special Use Planned Development.

BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently a single family dwelling with R-1 One Family Dwelling District zoning, which was recently purchased by Aurora University. The property is included in the Expanded Campus of the 2018 Aurora University Master Plan.

The Petitioner is requesting to incorporate the property located at 311 S. Evanslawn Avenue into the existing Aurora University Special Use Planned Development. This will be the third property within the Expanded Campus to be added into Aurora University Special Use Planned Development.

The University is allowed to use these homes in Expanded Campus for offices, graduate or faculty housing, rental housing for employees, non-traditional classrooms or studios, and/or single family residences excluding fraternity or sorority houses.

DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Special Use Planned Development petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances and is consistent with the approved 2018 Aurora University Master Plan.

As of the date of this memo, staff has received public inquiries requesting additional information on this petition. One resident raised a concern regarding the expansion of the University to the west.

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 eff...

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