Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · March 24, 2021
Minutes
BZE Committee Meeting
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday
March 24, 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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ROLL CALL
Chairperson Saville called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM.
Present: 5 - Chairperson Mike Saville, Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Carl
Franco, Alderman Juany Garza and Alderman Bob O'Connor
OTHERS PRESENT
Laura Hester, Josh Terpstra, RonDinardo
City of Aurora: Marissa Spencer, Legal Dept.; Ed Sieben, Planning & Zoning;
Tracey Vacek, Planning & Zoning; Jill Morgan, Planning & Zoning; John
Curley, Development Services; Alex Voigt, Mayor's Office; Connie Krug,
Aldermen's Office.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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21-0182 Approval of the 3/10/2021 BZE committee meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no registered speakers for this meeting.
AGENDA
21-0201 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with John Karm for 14 S. May Street
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Vice Chair Jenkins, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0202 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Ilda Valdez for 112 S. 4th Street
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
21-0203 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Jason Redelman for 351 Lawndale Avenue
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0204 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Chad McDaniel for 448 Wilder Street
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
21-0205 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Jeff and Karen Houghtaling for 450 Oak Avenue
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
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21-0206 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Guadalupe Zavala for 517 S. 4th Street
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0207 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Cody D. and Kimberly K. Hartman for 557 Garfield
Avenue
This Resolution was tabled
21-0208 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Donna L. Rubar for 702 Palace Street
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
21-0209 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Douglas A. and Jacqueline C. Clasen for 736 Grand
Avenue
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Vice Chair Jenkins, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
20-0883 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Melody Town Center
Subdivision located east of the intersection of Ogden Avenue and 75th
Street
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Vice Chair Jenkins, that
this agenda item be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole
(Final/Appealable). The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0884 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Melody
Town Center Subdivision located east of the intersection of Ogden
Avenue and 75th Street
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Vice Chair Jenkins, that
this agenda item be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole
(Final/Appealable). The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
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CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
the meeting be adjourned. Chairman Saville adjourned the meeting at 4:45
PM. The motion carried
Ayes: 5
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QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND OR
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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
March 24, 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: 884 5075 6606
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
AGENDA CLERK NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM ON MARCH 24, 2021 - 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.
ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0182 Approval of the 3/10/2021 BZE committee meeting minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
21-0201 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with John Karm for 14 S. May Street
21-0202 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Ilda Valdez for 112 S. 4th Street
21-0203 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Jason Redelman for 351 Lawndale Avenue
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Development Committee
21-0204 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Chad McDaniel for 448 Wilder Street
21-0205 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Jeff and Karen Houghtaling for 450 Oak Avenue
21-0206 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Guadalupe Zavala for 517 S. 4th Street
21-0207 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Cody D. and Kimberly K. Hartman for 557 Garfield Avenue
21-0208 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Donna L. Rubar for 702 Palace Street
21-0209 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
Agreement with Douglas A. and Jacqueline C. Clasen for 736 Grand Avenue
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
20-0883 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Melody Town Center Subdivision located
east of the intersection of Ogden Avenue and 75th Street
20-0884 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Melody Town Center
Subdivision located east of the intersection of Ogden Avenue and 75th Street
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 Alderman's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled
meeting. The Alderman's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via
telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at aldermansoffice@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow
for meeting participation.
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