Streaming LIVE: Aurora Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Meeting | 10-14-2026

The City of Aurora Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee met on October 14, 2026, to consider development plans, redevelopment funding terms, and property agreements. The committee approved a preliminary plan for the Orchards Crossing subdivision, including a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store, with roadway improvements at North Orchard Road and Sullivan Road and at Sullivan Road and Sequoia Drive. The developer will fund half of the estimated cost of a future traffic signal at Sullivan and Sequoia, with the city covering the other half; roadway improvements must be completed before the certificate of occupancy. The committee also approved a revision to the construction and funding timeline for the 7 South Broadway redevelopment agreement (R24-185, as amended by R25-00004), a proposed Italian restaurant. The project was described as costing approximately $1.6 million, with city and third-party financing roughly divided between the parties; the revised milestones are intended to align city and bank funding, with completion anticipated by April 2027.

The committee approved a pre-conveyance right-of-entry and license agreement allowing construction of an outdoor dining patio on city property at 1 West Benton Street; the agreement does not itself require the city to convey the land, and the licensee is responsible for project costs. A self-storage proposal at 1680 Montgomery Road drew public comment and discussion about neighborhood compatibility, security, and process; both related items were forwarded to the full council without a committee recommendation. The committee also approved a final-plan revision for properties at 2112 and 2124 Ogden Avenue to expand parking and add a trash enclosure. No competitive procurements, vendor selections, or purchasing awards were identified.