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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: November 4, 2021
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the DAC Developments Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to an underlying zoning of DF Downtown Fringe District for the property located at 100 N. Broadway (DAC Developments - 21-0663 / AU22/3-21.241-CUPD/Ppn/Psd - TV - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, DAC Developments, is requesting the Establishment of a Conditional Use Planned Development, and to change the underlying zoning district to DF Downtown Fringe District on 1.93 acres on property located at 100 N. Broadway to allow for the construction of a new market rate 246-unit multi-story residential building.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently a parking lot owned and operated by the Dolan family with M-1(C) General Manufacturing, District with a Conditional Use zoning. This area has long been envisioned for new high-quality residential housing. The Seize the Future Master Plan branded this area the "Roundhouse Neighborhood" and identified this area along the Fox River as being a neighborhood that residents enjoy easy access to a first-class commuter facility and the exciting live performances at the new festival park (aka RiverEdge Park). In July of this year, the City Council approved a Redevelopment Agreement with DAC Developments for the construction of a new market rate 246-unit multi-story residential building.
The Petitioner is requesting the establishment of a Conditional Use Planned Development, and to change the underlying zoning district to DF Downtown Fringe District. The details of the request include the approval of a Plan Description with variations to the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code. These Zoning Ordinance variations include a modification to allow residential and accessory uses on all floors wi...
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