Aurora, Illinois

File #: 18-0240    Version: Name: Jason & Nicole Robbert / 707 W. Downer Place / Downzoning
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 3/13/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/22/2018 Final action: 5/22/2018
Title: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located at 707 W. Downer Place from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-2 One Family Dwelling District
Attachments: 1. Land Use Petition and Supporting Documents - 2018-03-12 - 2017.138.pdf, 2. Property Research Sheet 12671.pdf, 3. Plat of Survey - 2018-03-12 - 2017.138.pdf, 4. Legistar History Report - 2018-05-03 - 2017.138.pdf
cover
TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Planning Commission

DATE: May 3, 2018

SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located at 707 W. Downer Place from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-2 One Family Dwelling District (Jason & Nicole Robbert - 18-0240 / AU21/1-17.138-DZ - TV - Ward 4)

PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Jason & Nicole Robbert, is requesting to downzone the property at 707 W. Downer Place from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-2 One Family Dwelling District

BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently single family dwelling with R-4 Two Family Dwelling District zoning. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.

DISCUSSION:
The proposed downzoning is consistent with the City's long standing density reduction policy. In addition, the proposed R-2 zoning will be consistent with the use of the Subject Property and with the zoning of the surrounding neighborhood.

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.

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
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 integration of land use patterns, functions, and circulation systems. To protect and enhance those assets and values that establishes the desirable quality and general livability of the City. To promote the City's position as a regional center.
11.0 To guide the growth of the City in an orderly and structured manner.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached theret...

Click here for full text