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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: April 8, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Fourteen Forty Nine Senior Estates Subdivision located at 1449 Jericho Circle (Northern Lights Development Corporation - 22-0196 / AU29/3-22.060-Rz/CU/Ppn/Psd - TV - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Northern Lights Development Corporation is Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Fourteen Forty Nine Senior Estates Subdivision located at 1449 Jericho Circle for the construction of an affordable senior rental community.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned R-1 One-Family Dwelling District and R-5(C) Multiple-Family Dwelling District with a Conditional Use Planned Development and is vacant land except for the Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) Corporate office building. This property was formerly the Jericho Circle Apartments which had 149 units. In 2012, this subdivision was demolished.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat and Plan for Fourteen Forty Nine Senior Estates Subdivision. The details of the Preliminary Plat request include the creation of a 52-lot subdivision along with the dedication of a 66' internal public right of way, 40' dedication along Jericho Road and the dedication of several easements.
The details of the Preliminary Plan request include the construction of a 70-unit affordable senior rental community for seniors 62 years and older. This community is made up of 25 one-story duplexes, being 50 units, and 20 one-story single family residential homes of which 53 will be one-bedroom units and 17 will be two-bedroom units. These units will range from 741 square feet to 872 square feet. Each unit will be sprinklered and include an in-unit washer and dryer, wiring for internet and cable connections, luxury plank flooring, a one-car driveway and a one-car garage. The Preliminary Plan features a new clubhouse which will include an o...
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