Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · January 29, 2025
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday
January 29, 2025
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.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Baid called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Vice Chair Shweta Baid, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville and
Alderman Bill Donnell
Absent: 1 - Chairperson Patty Smith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0064 Approval of the minutes from the Building, Zoning and Economic
Development Committee meeting held on January 15, 2025 .
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
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25-0035 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan
Description for Property located at 100 S. River Street being at the
southeast corner of River Street and Benton Street
Ed Sieben, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk - City of Aurora
Erik Gilly - Rec Haus
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Donnell, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0020 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Spring 2025 Historic
Preservation Grants and Allowing the Mayor to enter into Historic
Preservation Grant Agreements and Addendums .
Jill Morgan, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Ed Sieben, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
25-0012 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan Revision on Lot 3 and 4 of Fox
Valley Villages Subdivision, Unit 27A located at 4173 Ogden Avenue for
additions to the vehicle dealership
Emma Field, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Jeff Williams - Valley Honda
Tom Lybrook - Konstant Architecture
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole
(Final/Appealable). The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Saville, that
this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Vice Chair Baid adjourned the
meeting at 4:45 pm.
Ayes: 4
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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.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - Second 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
January 29, 2025 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.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0064 Approval of the minutes from the Building, Zoning and Economic Development
Committee meeting held on January 15, 2025 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
25-0035 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan Description for
Property located at 100 S. River Street being at the southeast corner of River
Street and Benton Street
25-0020 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Spring 2025 Historic Preservation Grants
and Allowing the Mayor to enter into Historic Preservation Grant Agreements and
Addendums.
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
25-0012 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan Revision on Lot 3 and 4 of Fox Valley
Villages Subdivision, Unit 27A located at 4173 Ogden Avenue for additions to the
vehicle dealership
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Building, Zoning, and Economic Agenda - Final January 29, 2025
Development Committee
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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