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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: March 18, 2016
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Plan for the PAS Plaza Subdivision for property located at the southwest corner of Butterfield Road and Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, Illinois (CIMA Developers, Inc. - L15-00748 / BA36/3-15.148-Fsd/Fpn - TV - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, CIMA Developers, Inc., is requesting approval of a Final Plat and Plan on 5.033 acres for property located at the southwest corner of Butterfield Road and Farnsworth Avenue pursuant the PAS Plaza Special Use Planned Development.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at the southwest corner of Butterfield Road and Farnsworth Avenue. The property consists of several parcels, being a total of 5.033 acres, which are all now annexed into the City with B-2(S) General Business District and OS-1(S) Conservation, Open Space and Drainage District zoning. The subject property is currently vacant with the exception of the existing gas station which was constructed in the mid 80's.
The Final Plan and Plat consists of subdividing the property into five lots. Lots 1 contains the existing gas station and Lots 2, 3, and 5 will be developed with three new retail buildings. Stormwater detention is being provided on Lot 4 of this development.
Lot 2, located along Farnsworth Avenue, will contain a 1,870 sq. ft. fast food restaurant building with a drive-through. Lots 3 consists of a 10,000 sq. ft. retail center with a drive-through and Lot 5 consists of a 7,440 sq. ft. retail building, both of which front on Butterfield Road. The three new buildings are proposed to have a total of 129 parking spaces and an additional 12 parking spaces will be constructed in the rear of the existing gas station building on Lot 1 which meets the City's parking requirement. An 8'8" tall, 50 sq. ft. monument sign is being proposed for each retail lot. An administrative variance is being requested for...
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