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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Senior Planner
DATE: February 22, 2024
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Vacating an Easement on the Property located property generally located south of New York Street and west of Route 59 in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois (Centennial Real Estate Company - 24-0128 / NA21/4-23.489-VAC/E - TV - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Centennial Real Estate Company, is requesting the Vacation of an easement for the property generally located south of New York Street and west of Route 59.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the redevelopment of the new apartment building on the north side of the Fox Valley Mall, the Petitioner is requesting a Plat of Vacation of certain easements as these utilities are being relocated. Concurrently with this Plat, a Plat of Easement being processed for the relocated utilities.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Plat of Easement Vacation petition and have sent comments back to the petitioner on those submittals. The petitioner has made the requested revisions to these documents, and they now meet the applicable codes and ordinances.
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.
11.1(3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Ordinance Vacating an Easement on the Property located property generally located south of New York Street and west of Route 59 in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Legal Description
Exhibit "B" Plat of Vacation
Land Use Petitio...
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