Aurora, Illinois

File #: 16-00586    Version: Name: West Aurora High School District / Special Use PD
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 6/16/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/26/2016 Final action: 7/26/2016
Title: An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development on four properties located along Randall Road, Spruce Street and Fordham Avenue, to be incorporated under the existing West Aurora High School Plan Description and Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of P Park and Recreation
Attachments: 1. Exhibit "A" Legal Description - 2016.028.pdf, 2. Exhibit "B" Plan Description Reference.pdf, 3. Property Research Sheet 27463.pdf, 4. Property Research Sheet 57024.pdf, 5. Property Research Sheet 57025.pdf, 6. Property Research Sheet 71202.pdf, 7. Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents - Rezoning and Special Use - 2016-06-16 - 2016.089.pdf, 8. Legistar History Report (Special Use) - 2016-07-08 - 2016.089.pdf, 9. Findings of Facts.pdf
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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner

FROM: Planning Commission

DATE: July 7, 2016

SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development on four properties located along Randall Road, Spruce Street and Fordham Avenue, to be incorporated under the existing West Aurora High School Plan Description and Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of P Park and Recreation (Whitt Law, LLC - 16-00586 / AU20/2-16.089-Rz/Su/Fpn/R - TV - Ward 4)

PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Whitt Law, LLC, on behalf of West Aurora School District #129, is requesting the Establishment of a Special Use Planned Development on four properties located along Randall Road, Spruce Street and Fordham Avenue, to be incorporated under the existing Special Use Planned Development for West Aurora High School, and to change the underlying zoning district from R-2 One Family Dwelling District to P Park and Recreation District.

BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property consists of four parcels located along Randall Road, Spruce Street and Fordham Avenue which have recently been purchased by West Aurora School District. The properties are currently have R-2 One Family Dwelling zoning. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.

Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is also proposing Final Plan Revision which includes the Subject Property and the West Aurora High School Campus.

DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Special Use Planned Development and Rezoning petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances.

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES / IMPACT STATEMENT :
The Staff's Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the following Physical Development Policies:
10.0 To provide for the orderly, balanced and efficient growth and redevelopment of the City through the positive integra...

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