Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · May 26, 2021
Minutes
BZE committee meeting
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44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday
May 26, 2021
4:00 PM
Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Patty Smith
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Sherman Jenkins
Alderman Ron Woerman
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CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Saville called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Mike Saville, Vice Chair Patty Smith, Alderman Carl Franco,
Alderman-At-Large Sherman Jenkins and Alderman-At-Large Ron Woerman
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OTHERS PRESENT
Dan McGue, Taco Bell; Paula Hubert
City of Aurora:
Rich Jacobs, Aldermen's Office; Miguel Flores, IT; Ed Sieben, Planning and
Zoning; Jake Sodaro, Planning and Zoning; Marissa Spencer, Legal
Department; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Jill Morgan, Planning and
Zoning; Cristal Colon, Aldermen's Office.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0381 Approval of the minutes from the BZE Committee meeting held on May
12, 2021.
A motion was made by Alderman-At-Large Jenkins, seconded by Alderman
Franco, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
21-0287 An Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant with a
drive-through facility (2530) use on the property located at 1504 Mesa
Lane
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman-At-Large
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0343 A Resolution Authorizing a Modification to the Deferred Preservation
Loan with James P. Doherty, Owner, and Glenn and Alissa Doherty,
Contract Purchaser, for the Property located at 247 West Park Avenue
A motion was made by Alderman-At-Large Jenkins, seconded by Alderman
Franco, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
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21-0288 A Resolution approving the Final Plat for vacant land located at the
Northeast corner of Kirk Road and Mesa Lane
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman-At-Large
Jenkins, that this agenda item be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole
(Final/Appealable). The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0289 A Resolution approving a Final Plan located at 1504 Mesa Lane for a
restaurant with a drive-through facility
This Resolution was forwarded to the Committee of the Whole
(Final/Appealable)
Ayes: 5
21-0350 A Resolution approving a Final Plan located at 986 N State Route 59 for
a Standalone Restaurant with a Bar
A motion was made by Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco, 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 Alderman-At-Large Jenkins, seconded by Alderman
Franco, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson
Saville adjourned the meeting at 4:24pm.
Ayes: 5
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QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND OR
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COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
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THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - http://aurora-il.org/legistar.php
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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
BZE committee meeting access
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44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Patty Smith
Wednesday Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Sherman Jenkins
May 26, 2021 Alderman Ron Woerman
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, CALL:
Phone Number: +1 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 837-1846-2962
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
AGENDA CLERK NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM ON May 26, 2021 - VIA EMAIL AT
aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org OR VOICE MAIL 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
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0381 Approval of the minutes from the BZE Committee meeting held on May 12, 2021 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
21-0287 An Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant with a
drive-through facility (2530) use on the property located at 1504 Mesa Lane
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Building, Zoning, and Economic Agenda - Final May 26, 2021
Development Committee
21-0343 A Resolution Authorizing a Modification to the Deferred Preservation Loan with
James P. Doherty, Owner, and Glenn and Alissa Doherty, Contract Purchaser, for
the Property located at 247 West Park Avenue
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
21-0288 A Resolution approving the Final Plat for vacant land located at the Northeast
corner of Kirk Road and Mesa Lane
21-0289 A Resolution approving a Final Plan located at 1504 Mesa Lane for a restaurant
with a drive-through facility
21-0350 A Resolution approving a Final Plan located at 986 N State Route 59 for a
Standalone Restaurant with a Bar
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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