Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · February 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
February 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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CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Saville called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
OTHERS PRESENT
SVS Temple, Taylor Metcalf, Hari Koneru, Venkata Musunuru, John Tebrugge,
A.A. Kash
City of Aurora: Jake Sodaro, Planning & Zoning; Ed Sieben, Planning &
Zoning; Jill Morgan, Planning & Zoning; Steve Broadwell, Planning & Zoning;
Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Marissa Spencer, Legal Dept.; Connie Krug,
Aldermen's Office.
ROLL CALL
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Present: 5 - Chairperson Mike Saville, Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Carl
Franco, Alderman Juany Garza and Alderman Bob O'Connor
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0101 Approval of the 2/10/2021 BZE committee meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no registered speakers present for this meeting.
AGENDA
21-0024 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to the Historic Districts and
Landmarks Guidelines to modify certain portions being B.2.6 Existing
Garages, Carriage Houses and Outbuildings; B. 2.7 Gutters and
Downspouts; B.2.14 Satellite Dishes, Antennas, and Solar Panels;
B.2.18 Windows; B.2.19 Wood Siding; B.3.3 New Garages and
Outbuildings; B.4.1 Fences and Walls; and B.4.5 Parking
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
21-0110 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Estate of Adeline Diehl and
Chicago Land Trust Plan Description on 3.4 Acres for Property located at
1340 Molitor Road being at the northwest corner of Farnsworth Avenue
and Molitor Road
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Vice Chair Jenkins, that
this agenda item be held. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0064 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for vacant land
located at 1340 Molitor Road being at the northwest corner of Farnsworth
Avenue and Molitor Road
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Vice Chair Jenkins, that
this agenda item be held. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
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21-0109 A Resolution Approving A Revision to the Final Plan for the Swami
Temple Located at 1145 West Sullivan Road for Two Building Additions
and a Patio.
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
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 4:30
PM. The motion carried
Ayes: 5
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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
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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
February 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: 834 4122 1467
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
AGENDA CLERK NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM ON FEBRUARY 24, 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
21-0101 Approval of the 2/10/2021 BZE committee meeting minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
21-0024 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to the Historic Districts and
Landmarks Guidelines to modify certain portions being B.2.6 Existing Garages,
Carriage Houses and Outbuildings; B. 2.7 Gutters and Downspouts; B.2.14
Satellite Dishes, Antennas, and Solar Panels; B.2.18 Windows; B.2.19 Wood
Siding; B.3.3 New Garages and Outbuildings; B.4.1 Fences and Walls; and B.4.5
Parking
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Building, Zoning, and Economic Agenda - Final February 24, 2021
Development Committee
21-0110 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Estate of Adeline Diehl and Chicago
Land Trust Plan Description on 3.4 Acres for Property located at 1340 Molitor
Road being at the northwest corner of Farnsworth Avenue and Molitor Road
21-0064 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for vacant land located at
1340 Molitor Road being at the northwest corner of Farnsworth Avenue and Molitor
Road
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
21-0109 A Resolution Approving A Revision to the Final Plan for the Swami Temple
Located at 1145 West Sullivan Road for Two Building Additions and a Patio .
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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