City of Aurora - File #: 18-0335

• File #: 18-0335
• Version: 3
• Name: ElusiveFX, Inc. / 1175 S. Frontenac Street / Special Use
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/11/2018
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 6/12/2018
• Final action: 6/12/2018
• Title: An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for an Internet Auto Sales (2814) Use on the Property located at 1175 South Frontenac Street

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/12/2018	3	City Council	adopted	Pass
6/5/2018	3	Committee of the Whole	(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
5/25/2018	3	Planning & Development Committee	recommended for approval	Pass
5/16/2018	2	Planning Commission	Forwarded	Pass
5/8/2018	1	Planning Council	Forwarded	Pass
4/17/2018	1	Committee of the Whole	Forward to Planning Council

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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Planning Commission

DATE: May 17, 2018

SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for an Internet Auto Sales (2814) Use on the Property Located at 1175 South Frontenac Street

PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, ElusiveFX, Inc., is requesting approval of a Special Use for an Internet Auto Sales (2814) use on Lot 3 of Fox Valley East, Region II, Phase III, which is located at 1175 South Frontenac Street. Details of the request include use of the existing building for an onsite warehouse and office to support services for the online selling, indoor display, and shipping, of light motor vehicles for domestic customers.

BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is zoned PDD Planned Development District zoning, which is located in Fox Valley East, Region II, Phase III. The property is located on Lot 3 of Unit 26. The existing building is approximately 121,000 square feet, with 127 parking spaces. There are two bay doors located on the east side of the building. The Aurora Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Office / Research / Light Industrial. Additional information regarding the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Research Sheet.

The Petitioner, ElusiveFX, Inc., is requesting approval of a Special Use for an Internet Auto Sales (2814) use. As an online entity, this business will be conducting a majority of transactions via websites such as cars.com, Autotrader, and eBay. The business is focused towards collector cars ranging from the 1970s to the mid-2000s.

The building located at 1175 South Frontenac Street will be utilized by the Petitioner for office space for scheduled in-person meetings, product discussions, and providing information to clients. The warehouse and dock space will be utilized for the indoor display and storage of vehicles. Between 2,000 and 4,000 square feet of space will be utilized, with additional space available in the warehouse for future expans...