Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · January 14, 2026
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
January 14, 2026
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 4:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Chairperson Mike Saville, Vice Chair Patty Smith, Alderwoman Juany Garza
and Alderman-At-Large Will White
Absent: 1 - Alderman Javier Bañuelos
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-1026 Approval of the minutes from the Building, Zoning, and Economic
Development Committee meeting held on December 10, 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
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25-0984 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Social Service
Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and
similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) Use to allow
an emergency warming shelter on the Property located at 712 S. River
Street
Tracey Vacek, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Nicole Mullins, Community Services - City of Aurora
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
25-1045 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone Property
located at 462 Jackson Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling to R-3 One
Family Dwelling
Jane Rechner, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Tracey Vacek, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
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
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
25-0919 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 3 of Mitchell Road Industrial
Park Subdivision, located at 2355 Mitchell Road, for a Warehouse,
Distribution and Storage Services (3300) Use and Business and
Professional, Office (2400) Use.
Steve Broadwell, Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora
Zachary Grabijas - Lincoln Property Company
A motion was made by Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
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 Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Saville
adjourned the meeting at 4:26 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 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
January 14, 2026 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
25-1026 Approval of the minutes from the Building, Zoning, and Economic Development
Committee meeting held on December 10, 2025 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
25-0984 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Social Service Agencies,
Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not
operated for pecuniary profit (6630) Use to allow an emergency warming shelter
on the Property located at 712 S. River Street
25-1045 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by
modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone Property located at 462
Jackson Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling to R-3 One Family Dwelling
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
25-0919 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 3 of Mitchell Road Industrial Park
Subdivision, located at 2355 Mitchell Road, for a Warehouse, Distribution and
Storage Services (3300) Use and Business and Professional, Office (2400) Use.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Building, Zoning, and Economic Agenda - Final January 14, 2026
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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