Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · June 14, 2023
Minutes
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday
June 14, 2023
4:00 PM
Chairperson Patty Smith
Vice Chair Shweta Baid
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Mike Saville
Alderman Bill Donnell
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting
must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the
meeting being called to order. Please contact the Aldermen’s Office at (630)
256-3020 with questions.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Smith called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Patty Smith, Vice Chair Shweta Baid, Alderman Carl Franco,
Alderman Mike Saville and Alderman Bill Donnell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-0431 Approval of the minutes from the Building, Zoning and Economic
Development Committee meeting held on May 24, 2023.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Saville, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
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23-0440 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development,
Approving the Hollywood Casino Plan Description and amending
Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the
zoning map attached thereto from B-3 Business and Wholesale District
and M-1 Manufacturing - Limited District to B-3(C) Business and
Wholesale District with a Conditional Use Planned Development for the
property located at West side of Farnsworth Avenue, between Bilter
Road and Corporate Boulevard
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Saville, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval
Ayes: 5
23-0441 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for HC Aurora
Subdivision located on the west side of Farnsworth Avenue, between
Bilter Road and Corporate Boulevard
A motion was made by Alderman Saville seconded by Alderman Franco that
this agenda item be recommended for approval amended as follows:
1) That prior to construction of any improvements on the adjacent properties,
the Petitioner shall provide a recorded copy of the easement to the City
allowing the proposed drive aisle and signage.
2) That prior to occupancy permit, the Petitioner shall provide a recorded copy
of all vacations for any private easements between the owner and other
utilities.
Ayes: 5
HELD
23-0171 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinance, City of
Aurora, by Modifying the Zoning Map Attached thereto to Rezone
Property located near the Northeast Corner of North Farnsworth Avenue
and Mountain Street from R-1, One Family Dwelling District, to M-1,
Manufacturing District - Limited.
This Ordinance was held
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Smith adjourned
the meeting at 4:46 PM
Ayes: 5
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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 -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
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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Agenda
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Patty Smith
Vice Chair Shweta Baid
Wednesday Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Mike Saville
June 14, 2023 Alderman Bill Donnell
4:00 PM
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting
must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the
meeting being called to order. Please contact the Aldermen’s Office at (630)
256-3020 with questions.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-0431 Approval of the minutes from the Building, Zoning and Economic Development
Committee meeting held on May 24, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
23-0440 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving
the Hollywood Casino Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the Code of
Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto from B-3
Business and Wholesale District and M-1 Manufacturing - Limited District to
B-3(C) Business and Wholesale District with a Conditional Use Planned
Development for the property located at West side of Farnsworth Avenue, between
Bilter Road and Corporate Boulevard
23-0441 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for HC Aurora Subdivision
located on the west side of Farnsworth Avenue, between Bilter Road and
Corporate Boulevard
HELD
23-0171 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinance, City of Aurora, by
Modifying the Zoning Map Attached thereto to Rezone Property located near the
Northeast Corner of North Farnsworth Avenue and Mountain Street from R-1, One
Family Dwelling District, to M-1, Manufacturing District - Limited.
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Development Committee
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 -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
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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