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TO: Mayor Robert J. O'Connor
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: May 4, 2017
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning properties located at the northeast corner of Orchard Road and Prairie Street, 137 N. 4th Street, and 14 Blackhawk Street respectively from R-1 One Family Dwelling, R-3 One Family Dwelling, R-4A(S) Two Family Dwelling and R-5(S) Multiple Family Dwelling District to P Park and Recreation (Fox Valley Park District - 17-00333 / AU22/2-16.098-AG/IGA/A/RZ - SP - Ward 2, 5, and 6)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Fox Valley Park District is requesting to downzone the properties located at the northeast corner of Orchard Road and Prairie Street (R-1 One Family Dwelling), 137 N. 4th Street (R-3 One Family Dwelling District), and 14 Blackhawk Street (R-4A(S) Two Family Dwelling District and R-5(S) Multiple Family Dwelling District) to P Park and Recreation District.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Properties were recently conveyed to the Fox Valley Park District through an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Aurora. Additional information on the legislative history of each property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheets.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Rezoning petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances. The downzoning to P Park and Recreation will allow the Fox Valley Park District to promote its mission of providing park space to the citizens of Aurora.
Due public notice was given for the public hearing on this matter. As of the date of this memo, staff has not received public inquiries regarding this petition.
IMPACT STATEMENT :
10.0 To provide for the orderly, balanced and efficient growth and redevelopment of the City through the positive integration of land use patterns, functions, and circulation systems. To protect and enhance those assets and values that establishes the desirable ...
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