Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · April 14, 2021
Minutes
BZE committee meeting
City of Aurora remote access only
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday
April 14, 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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CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman 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
Pete Stazzone, Thomas Duffy, Russell Whitaker, Matt Brolley, Joe Iovinelli,
Luay Aboona, Clint Rhodes, Bruce Goldsmith, Matt Parks
City of Aurora: Jake Sodaro, Planning & Zoning; Tracey Vacek, Planning &
Zoning; Alderman Bugg, Ward 9; Stacey Peterson, Finance/Budget; Ed Sieben,
Planning & Zoning; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Mark Phipps,
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Engineering; Trevor Dick, Economic Development, Bob Greene, Engineering;
Marissa Spencer, Legal Dept.; Ken Schroth, Public Works; Connie Krug,
Aldermen's Office.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0227 Approval of the 3/24/2021 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
21-0237 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 39 W 579 Prairie Street to
the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60506
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0255 An Ordinance amending O20-078 granting additional time for
compliance of the Special Use (Conditional Use) for a Cannabis
Dispensing Facility (2115) at 1415 Corporate Boulevard that was
granted on October 27, 2020
Item drafter advised committee that the correct address for this Ordinance is 35 N.
Broadway.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
Nayes: 1
21-0246 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the construction
of an office within the Parking Deck located north of Prairie Street, east
of S. Evanslawn Avenue, and south of Southlawn Place
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
21-0069 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Amendment to the
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Annexation Agreement with the owners of record of territory, commonly
known as the Lincoln Prairie Planned Development District, located east
of US Route 30, south of Wolf’s Crossing, north of 111th Street and West
of Canadian National Rail Line in the City of Aurora, Will County, Illinois
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
21-0070 An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Plan Description for the
Lincoln Prairie Planned Development District located east of US Route
30, south of Wolf’s Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian
National Rail Line
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
21-0071 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Crossing
Subdivision on vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of
Wolf’s Crossing and Eola Road
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
21-0072 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Crossing
Subdivision on vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of
Wolf’s Crossing and Eola Road
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
21-0073 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Prairie by Del
Webb Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of
Wolf's Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail
Line
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
21-0074 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Prairie by Del
Webb Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of
Wolf's Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail
Line
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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
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
this agenda item be adjourned. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
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.
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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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Agenda
BZE committee meeting remote
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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
April 14, 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: 883 0455 6153
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
AGENDA CLERK NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM ON APRIL 14, 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.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0227 Approval of the 3/24/2021 BZE committee meeting minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
21-0069 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Amendment to the Annexation
Agreement with the owners of record of territory, commonly known as the Lincoln
Prairie Planned Development District, located east of US Route 30, south of
Wolf’s Crossing, north of 111th Street and West of Canadian National Rail Line in
the City of Aurora, Will County, Illinois
21-0070 An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Plan Description for the Lincoln
Prairie Planned Development District located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf’s
Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail Line
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21-0237 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 39 W 579 Prairie Street to the City of
Aurora, Illinois, 60506
21-0255 An Ordinance amending O20-078 granting additional time for compliance of the
Special Use (Conditional Use) for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) at 1415
Corporate Boulevard that was granted on October 27, 2020
21-0071 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Crossing Subdivision on
vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of Wolf’s Crossing and Eola
Road
21-0072 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Crossing Subdivision on
vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of Wolf’s Crossing and Eola
Road
21-0073 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb
Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf's Crossing,
north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail Line
21-0074 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb
Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf's Crossing,
north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail Line
21-0246 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the construction of an
office within the Parking Deck located north of Prairie Street, east of S. Evanslawn
Avenue, and south of Southlawn Place
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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