Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · January 27, 2021
Minutes
BZE Committee Meeting
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday
January 27, 2021
4:00 PM
Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Juany Garza
Alderman Bob O'Connor
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A vote was taken by the committee that the dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up service
be eliminated from the staff recommendation.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Jenkins that this be
denied and the final vote was Ayes 2 and Nays 3.
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CALL TO ORDER:
Alderman Saville called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Mike Saville, Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Carl
Franco, Alderman Juany Garza and Alderman Bob O'Connor
OTHERS PRESENT
Mark Kellenberger, Bart Grometer, Brian Dolan, Mitzi Jones, Jon Meshel, Michi
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Walker, Brandon Diamond, Daniel Grove, Vicki L., Marrthew Schossow, Kevin
Nowale
City of Aurora: Tracey Vacek, Planning & Zoning; Jill Morgan, Planning &
Zoning; Marissa Spencer, Legal Dept.; Ed Sieben, Planning & Zoning; Steve
Andras, Airport; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Trevor Dick, Economic
Development; Dave Dibo, Economic Development; John Curley, Development
Services; Stacey Peterson, Finance/Budget; Connie Krug, Aldermen's Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20-0833 Approval of the 12/9/2020 BZE committee meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no registered speakers for this meeting.
AGENDA
20-0865 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan
Description for Property located at 140 S. River Street, Units #100-114
and 160 S. River Street, Units #100-114
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval as amended. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0030 An Ordinance Approving Revisions to the City of Aurora’s
Comprehensive Plan for the Wolf's Crossing Subarea which includes
properties located west of the Canadian National railroad tracks, east of
U.S. Route 30, north of 111th Street and south of Wolf's Crossing Road
(Ward 9)
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0038 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License
Agreement with the Sugar Grove Park District Granting Access across
property owned by the City of Aurora located at the Aurora Municipal
Airport.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Vice Chair Jenkins, that
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this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
20-0847 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2 of the First Resubdivision
of Fox Valley East Region I Unit No. 1 located on the east side of the Fox
Valley Mall, west of Route 59, and south of New York Street for a
Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
this agenda item be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole
(Final/Appealable). The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0868 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Lot 2 of Citizens
First National Bank Business Park located at 1553 Ogden Avenue, and
establishing Lot 1 and 2 of the Resubdivision of Lot 2 of Citizens First
National Bank Business Park
A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole
(Final/Appealable). The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
INFORMATION ONLY
21-0025 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 37, entitled "Preservation”, of the
Aurora Code of Ordinances to modify certain portions being Article II,
Sec. 37-21 - Creation; members
This Ordinance was discussed
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
the meeting be adjourned. Chairman Saville adjourned the meeting at 5:31
PM. The motion carried
Ayes: 5
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Agenda
BZE Committee Meeting
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins
Wednesday Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Juany Garza
January 27, 2021 Alderman Bob O'Connor
4:00 PM
THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT:
www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL
TO LISTEN TO THIS MEETING VIA TELEPHONE OR TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR
PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE:
Phone Number: +1 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 844 9526 0317
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
AGENDA CLERK NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM ON JANUARY 27, 2020 - VIA EMAIL:
aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org OR VOICEMAIL AT 630-256-3020. SPEAKERS MUST
PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
ACCESSED AND THE TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT
ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE
PUBLIC.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20-0833 Approval of the 12/9/2020 BZE committee meeting minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
20-0865 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan Description for
Property located at 140 S. River Street, Units #100-114 and 160 S. River Street,
Units #100-114
21-0030 An Ordinance Approving Revisions to the City of Aurora’s Comprehensive Plan for
the Wolf's Crossing Subarea which includes properties located west of the
Canadian National railroad tracks, east of U.S. Route 30, north of 111th Street and
south of Wolf's Crossing Road 9
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21-0038 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License
Agreement with the Sugar Grove Park District Granting Access across property
owned by the City of Aurora located at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
20-0847 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2 of the First Resubdivision of Fox
Valley East Region I Unit No. 1 located on the east side of the Fox Valley Mall,
west of Route 59, and south of New York Street for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140)
Use
20-0868 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Lot 2 of Citizens First
National Bank Business Park located at 1553 Ogden Avenue, and establishing
Lot 1 and 2 of the Resubdivision of Lot 2 of Citizens First National Bank Business
Park
INFORMATION ONLY
21-0025 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 37, entitled "Preservation”, of the Aurora Code
of Ordinances to modify certain portions being Article II, Sec. 37-21 - Creation;
members
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - http://aurora-il.org/legistar.php
[ For agendas prior to August 1, 2013, please visit http://aurora-il.org/agendasearch.php ]
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a
public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled
meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via
telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow
for meeting participation.
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