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Developer presents Deer Run concept plan proposing 117 single-family lots, mixed sizes and active-adult core
Summary
Silverthorn Homes presented a concept April 7 to redevelop the long-vacant Deer Run property into a mixed single-family neighborhood with roughly 71 larger perimeter lots and 42 smaller active-adult lots and a clubhouse.
The board reviewed a concept plan April 7 for the long-vacant Deer Run subdivision west of Deer Path, south of Mirador and east of Tanner Trails. Silverthorn Homes presented a proposal to reconfigure the previously approved 2008 plan into a two-part neighborhood: larger single-family perimeter lots and an inner core of active-adult, smaller single-family lots served by a homeowners association.
Nathan and Steve, village staff members, said the property was annexed and zoned in 2008 with a PUD but never developed and currently lacks infrastructure. Jim Wirk, owner and founder of Silverthorn Homes, said his firm proposes approximately 71 larger single-family lots and 42 smaller active-adult lots (the transcript contains slight variance in counts during discussion); he described the smaller lots as about 6,000 square feet with 52-foot widths and the larger perimeter lots as roughly 10,000 square feet with widths of about 80 feet and depths around 130 feet. Wirk said the product mix would focus on ranch-style homes and include a clubhouse; he said the company plans neighborhood outreach if the project proceeds.
Staff told the board that to proceed the developer would need to amend the annexation agreement, amend the PUD and rezone the site from E-3 to R-1. Trustees and the developer discussed access and transitions to existing neighborhoods; one trustee emphasized that access from Deerpath is important. No formal approvals or votes occurred — this was a concept review to get board feedback on whether to move forward.
Why it matters: Deer Run is a previously approved but undeveloped PUD site with potential to add housing in North Aurora; the proposed mix includes both larger traditional lots and smaller active-adult lots, which the developer said respond to local demand for ranch homes and downsizing options.
Next steps: If the developer pursues the project, the village will require formal submittals (annexation/PUD amendments, rezoning, engineered plans) and public notice and review for the required changes.
