TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dustin Anderson, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:
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Ordinances Associated with Rock Run Crossings Drive Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Rock Run Crossings Drive Subdivision (P-4-25)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Rock Run Crossings Drive Subdivision (FP-3-25)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Rock Run Crossings Drive Subdivision (RP-9-25)
Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 3-Acre Portion of Rock Run Crossings Drive Right-of-Way (V-4-25)
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BACKGROUND:
The petitioner, Cullinan Joliet, LLC, is requesting approval of the preliminary, final, and recording plats of subdivision for the Rock Run Crossings Drive subdivision, in addition to a vacation of a 3-acre portion of Rock Run Crossings Drive right-of-way. Approval will allow future development of a three-lot mixed-use subdivision.
The subject property lies within the Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment Project Area, which has been designated as a Tax Increment Financing District (“TIF District”) since 2021. When it was created, it was the intention of the TIF District to include a future mixed-use development that would contain commercial retail, restaurant, entertainments attractions, recreational amenities, and a multi-family residential neighborhood over the entire 309-acre District area.
The subdivision covers a 37-acre portion of the Rock Run Crossings Lot 3 Resubdivision. The applicant is proposing a realignment of Rock Run Crossings Drive back to its originally planned alignment from 2021. In May of 2024, the 3-acre portion of Rock Run Crossings Drive was vacated and shifted approximately 75 feet to the west. The petitioner wishes to vacate the newly dedicated Rock Run Crossings Drive right-of-way from 2024 and place the road back to its original alignment from 2021.
Lots 1, 2, and 3 in the proposed subdivision will have altered lot dimensions due to the proposed vacation and realignment of Rock Run Crossings Drive. All three lots will have frontage on Rock Run Crossings Drive. It is expected that Lot 1 will obtain its primary means of access from an access drive that stems off Shale Road to the north. A 10-foot landscaping easement will be located along the Shale Road and Rock Run Crossings Drive frontages of Lot 1. Lots 2 and 3 will likely be resubdivided later as site development plans are finalized.
PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING:
The Plan Commission held a public hearing on the Preliminary and Final Plats of Subdivision, in addition to the requested Vacation at its July 17, 2025, meeting. Jim Testin with Cullinan Joliet, LLC appeared on behalf of the petitions. No members of the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the petitions. Minutes of the meeting are attached hereto.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION:
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Jeff Crompton moved the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary and Final Plats of the Rock Run Crossings Drive Subdivision, in addition to the Vacation of a 3-acre portion of Rock Run Crossings Drive right-of-way. Mike Eulitz seconded the motion, which passed with seven (7) aye votes. Voting aye were Cox, Crompton, Eulitz, Kella, Radakovich, Roehr, and Turk. Commissioners Martin and Perez were absent.
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION:
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Staff concurs with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the following:
1. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Rock Run Crossings Drive Subdivision (P-4-25).
2. Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Plat of Rock Run Crossings Drive Subdivision (FP-3-25).
3. Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Rock Run Crossings Drive Subdivision (RP-9-25), subject to the receipt of the following fees and documentation:
a. A performance bond or letter of credit for public improvements;
b. A one and one-quarter percent (1 ¼%) inspection fee for public improvements;
c. An irrevocable offer of dedication for public improvements;
d. An engineering review fee as determined by City staff.
4. Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 3-Acre Portion of Rock Run Crossings Drive Right-of-Way (V-4-25).