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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Souts Thavong, Professional Engineer II
Tracey M. Vacek, Senior Planner
DATE: February 12, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Roadway Agreement for Access and Roadway Improvements on Sullivan Road between Highland Avenue and IL. Rte. 31 (Lake Street) in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60506
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, TLP-Phelan 518 Fairview Property Owner, LLC, is requesting approval of a Roadway Agreement for access on Sullivan Road and Roadway Improvements on Sullivan Road between Highland Avenue and IL. Rte. 31 (Lake Street).
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora has jurisdiction over Sullivan Road and Sullivan Road is classified as a major collector and is a designated truck route. In 2002, the City of Aurora entered an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of North Aurora which designated the City to be responsible for the road construction, access and usage of Sullivan Road.
In Fall of 2021, the City was approached by the developer of a warehouse development on property located at 400 and 410 Smoke Tree Plaza, which is in the Village of North Aurora, to allow for full entrance access onto Sullivan Road. The developer's property already has a full access driveway connected to Sullivan Road and is working with North Aurora to expand the width of the driveway to accommodate truck turning movements more easily. Similar to other developments in the City of Aurora, the City is requiring certain roadway improvements associated with the proposed development.
The attached Roadway Agreement allows for the full entrance access to Sullivan Road, defines the roadway improvements that will be constructed as part of the development, and provides funding to the City of Aurora toward future roadway and intersection improvements at the intersection of Sullivan Road and Lake Street.
DISCUSSION:
The City's Engineering Division has reviewed the proposed roadway improvements plans and traffic study and hav...
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