Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · October 15, 2025
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday
October 15, 2025
4:00 PM
Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Patty Smith
Alderman Javier Bañuelos
Alderwoman Juany Garza
Alderman-at-Large Will White
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.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Saville called the meeting to order at 4:04 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Chairperson Mike Saville, Vice Chair Patty Smith, Alderman Javier
Bañuelos and Alderwoman Juany Garza
Absent: 1 - Alderman-At-Large Will White
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0760 Approval of the minutes from the Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee meeting held on September 24, 2025 .
A motion was made by Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
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25-0774 A Resolution approving a Final Plan on Lot 19 of Fox Valley Properties,
Phase II Subdivision, located at 3046 E New York Street for a Business
and Professional, Office Use
Joanna Wu - Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Ryan Kingry - Jamison Commercial Partners
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Vice Chair Smith,
that this agenda item be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole
(Final/Appealable). The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0362 An Ordinance Approving a Revised Plan Description to amend a certain
section of the Farnsworth International Plan Description for the Property
located at 998 Corporate Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois
Tracey Vacek, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Dr. David Anderson - Lydia Home Association
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Vice Chair Smith,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0363 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Mental Health
Facility limited to Residential Treatment Facility including Educational
Services for children and adolescents who demonstrate mental health
and behavioral difficulties on the Property located at 998 Corporate
Boulevard
Tracey Vacek, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Dr. David Anderson - Lydia Home Association
Continues with the following conditions:
1. That no more than 40 children shall reside at this location at any given time.
2. That a minimum 1:3 child-to-staff ratio be maintained at all times at this location.
3. That services provided at this location shall be limited to residents of the facility,
and no outside
individuals shall receive services at this location.
4. That a site plan showing the location of the fencing/gate be submitted to and
reviewed and
approved by the Zoning and Planning Division and Fire Prevention Bureau prior to
submitting for
building permit.
5. The applicant shall implement the previously approved landscape plan in its entirety,
and shall
remove and replace all weeds, dead, or dying landscaping prior to certificate of
occupancy.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
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25-0776 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement
with the Owners of Record Providing for ORI(C) Office, Research, and
Light Industrial District with a Conditional Use zoning for the territory
which may be Annexed to the City of Aurora located south of Sunrise
Road and east of Frieder Lane on Vacant Land in DuPage County,
Aurora Illinois 60563
Jill Morgan, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Attorney John Philipchuck on behalf of the Sheila Brown Trust
A motion was made by Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0777 An Ordinance Annexing Property being Vacant Land located south of
Sunrise Road and east of Frieder Lane to the City of Aurora, Illinois
60563
Jill Morgan, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Attorney John Philipchuck on behalf of the Sheila Brown Trust
A motion was made by Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0778 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development,
Approving the Sheila Brown Trust Property Plan Description and
amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by
modifying the zoning map attached thereto to an underlying zoning of ORI
Office, Research, and Light Industrial District for the property located
south of Sunrise Road and east of Frieder Lane
Jill Morgan, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Attorney John Philipchuck on behalf of the Sheila Brown Trust
Ms. Morgan to add verbiage on agriculture.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval as amended. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 4
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Saville
adjourned the meeting at 4:34 pm.
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Ayes: 4
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.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Patty Smith
Wednesday Alderman Javier Bañuelos
Alderwoman Juany Garza
October 15, 2025 Alderman-at-Large Will White
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.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0760 Approval of the minutes from the Building, Zoning, and Economic Development
Committee meeting held on September 24, 2025 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
25-0362 An Ordinance Approving a Revised Plan Description to amend a certain section of
the Farnsworth International Plan Description for the Property located at 998
Corporate Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois
25-0363 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Mental Health Facility
limited to Residential Treatment Facility including Educational Services for
children and adolescents who demonstrate mental health and behavioral
difficulties on the Property located at 998 Corporate Boulevard
25-0776 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement with the
Owners of Record Providing for ORI(C) Office, Research, and Light Industrial
District with a Conditional Use zoning for the territory which may be Annexed to the
City of Aurora located south of Sunrise Road and east of Frieder Lane on Vacant
Land in DuPage County, Aurora Illinois 60563
25-0777 An Ordinance Annexing Property being Vacant Land located south of Sunrise
Road and east of Frieder Lane to the City of Aurora, Illinois 60563
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Building, Zoning, and Economic Agenda - Final October 15, 2025
Development Committee
25-0778 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving
the Sheila Brown Trust Property Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the
Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto
to an underlying zoning of ORI Office, Research, and Light Industrial District for the
property located south of Sunrise Road and east of Frieder Lane
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
25-0774 A Resolution approving a Final Plan on Lot 19 of Fox Valley Properties, Phase II
Subdivision, located at 3046 E New York Street for a Business and Professional,
Office Use
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.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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