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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Senior Planner
DATE: May 14, 2025
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for High Street located north of E. Indian Trail in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois (City of Aurora - 25-0423 / AU10/4-25.118-Vac/ROW - TV - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The City of Aurora is requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation of Right of Way for High Street located north of E. Indian Trail in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois.
BACKGROUND:
In 2003, as part of an Annexation Agreement, the Aurora Turners Club dedicated right-of-way for a potential extension of High Street. This right-of-way extended from E. Indian Trail to the northern edge of their property and bisected the site. This dedication was made in anticipation of a future connection of High Street to Mitchell Road. However, this planned extension was never implemented. Due to recent development activity in unincorporated Kane County, this has led the City of Aurora to determined that the extension is no longer feasible or necessary.
The City of Aurora is therefore requesting to vacate a portion of the High Street right-of-way north of E. Indian Trail. Upon vacation, the land will be conveyed back to the Aurora Turners Club in accordance with standard regulations.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Plat of Vacation and meets the applicable codes and ordinances.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff's Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the following Physical Development Policies:
11.1 (5) To guide and promote development to areas where public utilities, public roads and municipal services are either available or planned.
11.1 (3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for High Street located north of E. Indian Trail in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Le...
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