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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG5-22 Ordinance No. G5-22 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP IN THE PAB PLANNED AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. G40-06, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. G11-15,NO. G72-18,NO. G26-19, AND NO. G4-22 (803 South Randall Road) WHEREAS, written application has been made requesting conditional use approval to establish a motor vehicle repair shop at 803 South Randall Road; and WHEREAS,the zoning lot with the building containing the premises at 803 South Randall Road is legally described herein (the "Subject Property"); and WHEREAS,the Subject Property is located within the PAB Planned Area Business District established by Ordinance No. G40-06, as amended by Ordinance No. G11-15, No. G72-18, No. G26-19, and No. G4-22, and a motor vehicle repair shop is listed as a conditional use within the PAB Planned Area Business District; and WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing concerning said application on December 6, 2021 following due notice including by publication; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission have submitted their Findings of Fact concerning said application; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of said application, subject to the conditions articulated below; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, has reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS,the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS,zoning,including,but not limited to,this ordinance granting a conditional use in the PAB Planned Area Business District pertains to the government and affairs of the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the Findings of Fact, dated December 6, 2021, and the recommendations made by the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A. Section 2. That a conditional use for a motor vehicle repair shop, is hereby granted for the property commonly known as 803 S. Randall Road, which is part of the property commonly identified by Kane County Property Index Number 06-28-127-071, and which is legally described as follows: THAT PART OF LOT 1 IN THE FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF THE FINAL PLAT OF THE 1ST RESUBDIVSION OF LOT 1 OF WOODBRIDGE NORTH COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21 AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, BOTH IN TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 25, 2019 AS DOCUMENT 2019K032627, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE EASTERLY MOST NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE South 01 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SECONDS East ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 37.24 feet; THENCE South 88 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 02 SECONDS West, A DISTANCE OF 455.69; THENCE North 01 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 58 SECONDS West, A DISTANCE OF 107.57 TO A TANGENT CURVE; THENCE NORTHEASTELY ALONG SAID TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 50.00 FEET SUBTENDING A CHORD BEARING NORTH 22 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 41.57 FEET AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 40.39 FEET TO A TANGENT LINE; THENCE North 46 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 23 SECONDS East ALONG SAID TANGENT LINE, A DISTANCE OF 265.10 TO A TANGENT CURVE; THENCE EASTELRY ALONG SAID TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET SUBTENDING A CHORD BEARING SOUTH 86 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 32.71 FEET AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 29.18 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COLLEGE GREEN DRIVE AS DEDICATED PER DOCUMENT 91K24760 ALSO BEING THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT I FOR THE FOLLOWING 3 COURSES: 1) THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 665.00 FEET SUBTENDING A CHORD BEARING SOUTH 37 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 55.97 FEET AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 55.96 FEET; 2) THENCE South 34 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 41 SECONDS East,A DISTANCE OF 182.93 feet;3)THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 385.00 FEET SUBTENDING A CHORD BEARING SOUTH 43 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST, AN ARC DISTANCE 117.96 FEET AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 117.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 803 South Randall Road. Section 3. That the conditional use for the Subject Property as authorized by this ordinance shall be subject to the following additional conditions: 1. Substantial conformance to the Development Application submitted by Christopher Enright Architects, as applicant, and Meijer Stores Limited Partnership, as property 2 owner, received September 13, 2021, and supporting documents including: a. Undated Belle Tire — Elgin Project Description, Background, and Operations, received November 30, 2021; b. Parking lot lighting specifications from "Hubbell Outdoor Lighting Ratio LED Series Area/Site Lighter",received November 30,2021,with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; c. ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, prepared by Cage Civil Engineering, dated last revised August 2, 2021; d. Final Plat of Subdivision of Meijer-Belle Tire Subdivision,prepared by Cage Civil Engineering, dated last revised November 23, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; and e. Civil, Landscaping, Site Lighting, and Architectural plans titled: "Belle Tire — Elgin, IL 803 S. Randall Road Elgin IL. 60123, prepared by Christopher Enright Architects, dated last revised December 23, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. In the event of any conflict between such documents and the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances, the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances shall supersede and control. 2. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of the proposed motor vehicle repair shop building with a total of 806 parking spaces on the overall Meijer shopping center property. 3. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of the refuse collection area in the street yard east of the proposed motor vehicle repair shop building. 4. A departure is hereby granted to allow the installation of three primary wall graphics on the north, west, and south elevations of the proposed motor vehicle repair shop building in substantial conformance with the Sheet A001 Sign Plan, prepared by Christopher Enright Architects, dated last revised December 23, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. The maximum sign surface area of wall graphics installed on the building shall not exceed the maximum permitted sign surface area of six hundred sixty-six (666) square feet. The sign surface area of a wall graphic installed on the north, west, or the south facades of the building shall not exceed the sign surface area of such signs as depicted on the Sheet A001 Sign Plan, prepared by Christopher Enright Architects, dated last revised December 23, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. Wall graphics shall not be box-type signs. Wall graphics must be channel letter-type signs. No wall graphic is permitted on the east fagade of the proposed building. 5. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of a monument graphic with the maximum sign surface area of sixty(60) square feet on the proposed motor vehicle 3 repair shop property. Such monument graphic shall be installed along the west property line in substantial conformance with the Sheet A001 Sign Plan, prepared by Christopher Enright Architects, dated last revised December 23, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. 6. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Section 4. That this ordinance shall be full force and effect upon its passage in the manner provided by law. avid J. Kijoiain,44ayor Presented: January 26, 2022 Passed: January 26, 2022 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Recorded: January 26, 2022 Published: January 26, 2022 N �,�,O�P FLUA3k, �SZ7 II Atte ,r* imberly Dewis, City Urk 4 i EXHIBIT A December 6, 2021 RECOMMENDATION & FINDINGS OF FACT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF ELGIN, IL OVERVIEW Provided herein are the written findings and recommendation of the Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding Petitions 43-21, 444-21, and 51- 211, an application by Christopher Enright Architects, as applicant, and Meijer Stores Limited Partnership, as property owner, are requesting approval of a preliminary and final plat of subdivision, conditional use, and map amendment to PAB Planned Area Business District Ordinance No. G40-06, as amended by Ordinance No. G 11-15, Ordinance No. G72-18, and Ordinance No. G26-19 with departures from the Elgin Municipal Code requirements for the minimum number of parking spaces, the location of the refuse collection area, the maximum number of permitted wall graphics, and any other departures as may be necessary or desirable to create a new outlot north of the Meijer store for the construction of a new motor vehicle repair shop building at the property commonly referred to as 815 S. Randall Road. The proposed outlot would be known as 803 S. Randall Road. GENERAL INFORMATION Petition Number: 43-21,44-21, and 51-21 Property Location: 803 S. Randall Road Requested Action: Map Amendment to Planned Development Ordinance No. G40-06, as amended by Ordinances No. G 11-15, G72-18, and G26-19, Conditional Use, and Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision Current Zoning: PAB Planned Area Business District Ordinance No. G40-06, as amended by Ordinances No. G11-15, G72-18, and G26-19 Proposed Zoning: No change(PAB Planned Area Business District) Existing Use: Partially proved with a parking lot accessory to the general merchandise store-retail Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21, 44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 Proposed Use: Motor vehicle repair shop Applicant: Christopher Enright Architects Owner Meijer Stores Limited Partnership Staff Coordinators: Damir Latinovic,AICP, Senior Planner Exhibits Attached: A. Aerial/Location Map B. Zoning Map C. Parcel Map D. Site Location E. Development Application and Attachments F. Draft Ordinances and Resolution BACKGROUND Christopher Enright Architects, as applicant, and Meijer Stores Limited Partnership, as property owner, are requesting approval of a preliminary and final plat of subdivision,conditional use, and map amendment to PAB Planned Area Business District Ordinance No. G40-06, as amended by Ordinance No. G11-15, Ordinance No. G72-18, and Ordinance No. G26-19 with departures from the Elgin Municipal Code requirements for the minimum number of parking spaces, the location of the refuse collection area, the maximum number of permitted wall graphics, and any other departures as may be necessary or desirable to create a new outlot north of the Meijer store for the construction of a new motor vehicle repair shop building at the property commonly referred to as 815 S. Randall Road. The proposed outlot would be known as 803 S. Randall Road. The subject property is part of the Meijer property, which is the former Lot 1 of the Woodbridge North Commercial Subdivision located at the southeast corner of S. Randall Road and College Green Drive. It largely consists of unimproved green space and a surface parking lot accessory to the Meijer store.The commercial subdivision and the existing Meijer store were approved in 1999. In 2015, the City approved Ordinance No. G11-15 for the first outlot in front of the Meijer store for the construction of a Starbucks restaurant at 821 S. Randall Road. In 2018, the City approved Ordinance No. G72-18 for the second outlot,immediately north of Starbucks, for the construction of a multi-tenant commercial building at 819 S. Randall Road. In 2019, the City approved Ordinance No. G26-19 for the third outlot for the construction of the Popeyes restaurant at 807 S. -2- Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 Randall Road. The Popeyes restaurant was completed in 2020. The commercial subdivision is surrounded by the Sierra Ridge townhome community zoned PRC Planned Residence Conservation District on the east, and the southern portion of the Woodbridge North Commercial Subdivision on the south with Menards store and other commercial outlots along S. Randall Road. The properties to the west across S. Randall Road are zoned SFR2 Single Family Residence District and are improved with single-family homes.The properties to the north across College Green Drive are improved with townhomes, zoned PRC Planned Residence Conservation District, and are part of the Townhomes of Woodbridge subdivision. Proposed out lot for Belle Tire JP AVAIZA nc V r ( t •. ",ems,:; a Figure 1.Site aerial map with zoning overlay Proposal The applicant is proposing to subdivide the Meijer property to crate a new 2.15-acre outlot immediately north of the Meijer store and construct a new 9,800-square foot motor vehicle repair shop building for Belle Tire. Belle Tire installs passenger vehicle tires, various automotive parts and offers minor automotive repairs such as brakes, alignments, batteries, shocks and struts, and oil changes.No major engine,transmission repair or body work is conducted at the facility. The proposed building would be constructed in-line with the existing Meijer building with the accessory parking lot south and east of the building. The site would not have direct access to Randall Road or College Green Drive. Instead, the access to the property would be directly from the Meijer parking lot, which connects to Collee Green Drive on the north, Bowes Road on the south, and S. Randall Road via two limited access driveways. The proposed development would remove 100 parking spaces. The new development would replace 89 parking spaces, 57 of those on the Belle Tire outlot, for a net loss of only 11 parking spaces. - 3 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6,2021 Workshc ell r i Figure 3.Proposed landscape plan The front of the building faces west,with ten service bay doors facing south.No service bay doors face north or the east. The exterior of the building is clad exclusively in brick masonry, with wall graphics on the north, west, and south elevations. A refuse collection area is located east of the building and would be enclosed with a six-foot high masonry wall matching the exterior of the building. A small dry-basin stormwater detention facility would be located north side of the building for compliance with the stormwater ordinance requirements. The proposed development would eliminate seven existing shade trees, however, the applicant would install 40 new shade, evergreen, and ornamental trees which exceeds the tree replacement requirements and vehicle use area landscaping requirements. The new parking lot light fixtures would match those recently installed on the Popeyes outlot. The proposed hours of operation would be 8 am to 8 pm Monday and Thursday, 8 am to 6 pm Tuesday,Wednesday, and Friday,and 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday. The facility would be closed on Sundays. The proposal includes several departures from the zoning ordinance requirements, which are summarized in the Table 1 below. The departures are further described in the Planned Development Departures and Exceptions portion of the staff report further below. -4- Recommendation &Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 Table 1. Detail of Required Departures—803 S. Randall Rd—Belle Tire Zoning Regulation PAB District Proposal Requirement 35 for Belle Tire, 57 on Belle Tire 932 for entire lot, Parking Meijer shopping 806 on entire center Meijer shopping center Location of the refuse collection area In rear yard In street yard east of the building #of Wall Graphics 2 3 Size of Monument Graphic 10 ft. high 10 ft. high 40 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. Parking In 2019,with the approval of Ordinance No.G26-19 for the construction of the Popeyes restaurant, the City granted approval of a departure from the parking requirements for the Meijer shopping center property. At that time, the City approved a total of 817 parking spaces on site while 897 spaces were required by the zoning ordinance because the projected peak parking demand was only 55 percent (457 out of 817 parking spaces would be occupied during the peak time on Sundays). While the proposed Belle Tire motor vehicle repair shop is required to have 35 parking spaces, and 57 parking spaces would be located on the Belle Tire outlot,the construction of the store would result in the net loss of 11 parking spaces on the Meijer site. With the current mix of uses on the Meijer site, which includes the Meijer store, Starbucks and Popeyes restaurants, the multi-tenant retail building,the Meijer gas station, and the proposed Belle Tire store,the entire site is required to have a total of 932 parking spaces.With the loss of 11 parking spaces,the applicant is proposing a total of 806 parking spaces on the entire Meijer shopping center site. The applicant has submitted a parking study to support the requested departure from the parking requirement. The parking study concludes that, during the peak parking occupancy,which occurs on Sundays,the parking lot on the Meijer property would still only be approximately 61.2 percent occupied(493 of 806 parking spaces).This means that even during the busiest time,it is estimated that at least 313 parking spaces would still be available. As such, more than adequate parking would remain on site to meet the parking needs of all uses. - 5 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 Table 12. Meijer Site Parking Analysis Existing Proposed Required Existing conditions (Meijer store, Meijer Gas Station, Starbucks,multi- 817 N A 898 tenant retail store, and Popeyes) With Belle Tire N/A 806 932 The Community Development Department offers the following additional information: A. Property History. The subject property was annexed to the city in 1989 and zoned B-3 Service Business District with a special use approval for a commercial planned development. In 1992,the property was reclassified to PAB Planned Area Business District as part of the comprehensive amendment to the zoning ordinance. In 1999,the city approved the Woodbridge North Commercial Subdivision with the Meijer store on Lot 1 and Menards store on Lot 2.Later in 1999,the city approved a resubdivision of Lot 2 to include five outlots in front of Menards. In 2015, the city approved a resubdivision of the Meijer Lot 1, and an amendment to the PAB Planned Area Business District by Ordinance No. G11-15 for the first outlot in front of the Meijer store for the construction of Starbucks. In 2018,the city approved a second outlot in front of the Meijer store for the construction of a multi-tenant commercial building immediately north of Starbucks,by Ordinance No.G72-18.And in 2019,the city approved a third outlot in front of the Meijer store for the construction of Popeyes restaurant by Ordinance No. G26-18. The Popeyes restaurant was completed in 2020. B. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning. The properties to the east are zoned PRC Planned Residence Conservation District and are improved with townhomes that are part of the Sierra Ridge townhome community. The properties to the south are zoned PAB Planned Area Business District and ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District and are part of the southern portion of the Woodbridge North Commercial Subdivision improved with the Menards store and several commercial retail outlot buildings. The properties to the west across S.Randall Road are zoned SFR2 Single Family Residence District and are improved with single-family homes. The properties to the north across College Green Drive are zoned PRC Planned Residence Conservation District and are improved with townhomes that are part of the Townhomes of Woodbridge subdivision. -6- Recommendation &Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 C. Comprehensive Plan.The subject property is designated as Corridor Commercial by the City's 2018 Comprehensive Plan and Design Guidelines.Located along the City's heavily traveled corridors and intersections, Corridor Commercial areas provide retail services to both local and regional consumer bases. These areas contain a mix of retail from large community centers with multiple tenants to smaller stand-along businesses. Corridor Commercial areas are the most widely accommodating and ranging commercial areas within the city. Corridor Commercial areas are auto-oriented by nature but should also be enhanced to be pedestrian-friendly. D. Zoning District. The purpose and intent of this PAB zoning district established by Ordinance No. G40-06 is to provide commodities and services to the community and region.A PAB zoning district is most similar to,but departs from the standard requirements of the AB zoning district. E. Trend of Development. The subject property is located along the Randall Road commercial corridor.Over the last 20 years,Randall Road has developed into one of City's primary commercial retail corridors with a wide range of retail and service uses serving city residents. Due to its high volume of traffic as Kane County's primary arterial road,the uses along Randall Road also provide services to residents from other surrounding communities. Most developments along Randall Road are auto-oriented with surface parking lots in front of small and large one-story commercial buildings. Typical uses include fast-food, fast-casual, and sit-down restaurants, general retail stores, and service- oriented establishments, such as banks, salons, medical and dental offices, and motor- vehicle service stations and repair shops. FINDINGS After due notice as required by law, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing in consideration of Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 on December 6,2021.Testimony was presented at the public hearing in support of the application. The Community Development Department submitted a Development Application Review and Written Findings and Recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission dated December 6, 2021. The Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission have made the following findings regarding the application against the standards for map amendments outlined in 19.55.030, planned developments outlined in § 19.60.040, and conditional use § P P outlined in§ 19.65.030: STANDARDS FOR MAP AMENDMENTS AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS A. Site Characteristics Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the planned III -7- Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 development with respect to its size, shape, significant natural features including topography, watercourses and vegetation and existing improvements. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to its size, shape, significant features including topography, watercourses, vegetation, and existing improvements. The 26-acre Meijer site includes the 190,000- square foot Meijer general goods store, Meijer gas station, Starbucks outlot, multi-tenant retail building outlot, and a Popeyes restaurant outlot. The applicant is proposing a fourth outlot immediately north of the Meijer building. The proposed Belle Tire building would be constructed in-line with the Meijer building.The proposed site layout would seamlessly connect to the existing Meijer parking lot which provides connections to College Green Drive, on the north, Bowes Road on the south, and Randall Road via two restricted access driveways. There are no existing watercourses or property improvements that would have a negative impact on the proposed development of the property. B. Sewer and Water Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the planned development with respect to the availability of adequate Municipal water, wastewater treatment and stormwater control facilities. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to the availability of adequate water, sanitary treatment, and storm water control facilities. The applicant would connect to the existing sanitary and water service facilities located within the Meijer parking lot north of the Meijer building. The existing facilities can adequately serve the existing uses and the proposed use on the property. The development would slightly increase the amount of impervious surface. Therefore, the applicant is proposing a small dry-basin stormwater detention facility immediately north of the building. The proposed development would meet all requirements of the stormwater ordinance. C. Traffic and Parking Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the planned development with respect to the provision of safe and efficient on-site and off-site vehicular circulation designed to minimize traffic congestion. 1. Nonresidential land uses should be located central and accessible to the area or population served without requiring traffic movements through or into a residential neighborhood. Nonresidential land uses should not be located within residential neighborhoods, but on their periphery as defined by the "arterial street"[SR]system. 2. The number of locations for vehicular access to or from a public right of way should be limited to those which are necessary for the reasonable use of the property and consistent with current traffic engineering standards. Property with two (2) street frontages should not be permitted access to or from the street with the higher degree of continuity within the overall street system or with the higher traffic volume. With the exception of residential driveways, locations for vehicular access to or from a public right of way should be aligned directly opposite existing or approved locations across - 8 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 the street. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to the provision of safe and efficient on-site and off-site vehicular circulation designed to minimize traffic congestion. The proposed development would not have a direct access to Randall Road. Instead, and similar to the other outlots in front of Meijer, access to the property would be directly from the Meijer parking lot, which connects to College Green Drive on the north, Bowes Road on the south, and S. Randall Road via two limited access driveways. The proposed development will not have any negative effect on the current on-site or off-site vehicular improvements, which maintain congestion-free traffic circulation. The proposed motor vehicle repair shop is required to provide one parking space per employee, plus two parking spaces per service stall. With 15 employees and 10 service stalls, the proposed Belle Tire is required to have 35 parking spaces. While the proposed outlot will have 57 parking spaces, which meets the parking requirement of the motor vehicle repair shop, the proposed development will result in the loss of 11 parking spaces on the Meijer site.However,sufficient parking exists within the Meijer parking lot to meet the parking needs of all uses. With the current mix of uses on the Meijer site,which includes the Meijer store, Starbucks and Popeyes restaurants, the multi-tenant retail building, the Meijer gas station, and the proposed Belle Tire store, the entire site is required to have a total of 932 parking spaces. With the loss of 11 parking spaces,the applicant is proposing a total of 806 parking spaces on the entire Meijer shopping center site. The applicant has submitted a parking study to support the requested departure from the parking requirement.The parking study concludes that during the peak parking occupancy, which occurs on Sundays, the Meijer parking lot would still only be approximately 61.2 percent occupied (493 of 806 parking spaces). This means that even during the busiest time, it is estimated that at least 313 parking spaces would still be available.As such,more than adequate parking would remain on site to meet the parking needs of all uses. D. Zoning History Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the planned development with respect to the length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused in its current zoning district. Findings. The property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to the length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused in its current zoning district. The subject property was annexed to the city in 1989 and zoned B-3 Service Business District with a special use approval for a commercial planned development. In 1992, the property was reclassified to PAB Planned Area Business District as part of the comprehensive amendment to the zoning ordinance. - 9- Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 In 1999,the city approved the Woodbridge North Commercial Subdivision with the Meijer store on Lot 1 and Menards store on Lot 2.Later in 1999,the city approved a resubdivision of Lot 2 to include five outlots in front of Menards. In 2015, the city approved a resubdivision of the Meijer Lot 1, and an amendment to the PAB Planned Area Business District by Ordinance No. G 11-15 for the first outlot in front of the Meijer store for the construction of Starbucks. In 2018,the city approved a second outlot in front of the Meijer store for the construction of a multi-tenant commercial building immediately north of Starbucks,by Ordinance No.G72-18.And in 2019,the city approved a third outlot in front of the Meijer store for the construction of Popeyes restaurant by Ordinance No. G26-18. The Popeyes restaurant was completed in 2020. E. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the planned development with respect to consistency and compatibility with surrounding land use and zoning. Findings. The property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to consistency and compatibility with surrounding land uses and zoning.The properties to the east are zoned PRC Planned Residence Conservation District and are improved with townhomes that are part of the Sierra Ridge townhome community. The properties to the south are zoned PAB Planned Area Business District and ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District and are part of the southern portion of the Woodbridge North Commercial Subdivision improved with the Menards store and several commercial retail outlot buildings. The properties to the west across S.Randall Road are zoned SFR2 Single Family Residence District and are improved with single-family homes. The properties to the north across College Green Drive are zoned PRC Planned Residence Conservation District and are improved with townhomes that are part of the Townhomes of Woodbridge subdivision. F. Trend of Development Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the planned development with respect to consistency with an existing pattern of development or an identifiable trend of development in the area. Findings.The subject property is suited for the intended planned development with respect to consistency with an existing pattern of development or an identifiable trend of development in the area. The subject property is located along the Randall Road commercial corridor.Over the last 20 years,Randall Road has developed into one of City's primary commercial retail corridors with a wide range of retail and service uses serving city residents. Due to its high volume of traffic as Kane County's primary arterial road,the uses along Randall Road also provide services to residents from other surrounding communities. Most developments along Randall Road are auto-oriented with surface parking lots in front of small and large one-story commercial buildings. Typical uses include fast-food, fast-casual, and sit-down restaurants, general retail stores, and service- oriented establishments, such as banks, salons, medical and dental offices, and motor- - 10- Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6,2021 vehicle service stations and repair shops. G. Planned Development District Standard: The suitability of the subject property for the intended planned development district with respect to conformance to the provisions for the purpose and intent, and the location and size of a zoning district. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development district with respect to conformance to the provisions for the purpose and intent, and the location and size of a zoning district.The purpose and intent of this PAB zoning district established by Ordinance No. G40-06 is to provide commodities and services to the community and region.A PAB zoning district is most similar to,but departs from the standard requirements of the AB zoning district. The proposed motor vehicle repair shop is consistent with the surrounding uses and the general trend of commercial development along Randall Road. H. Comprehensive Plan Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the planned development with respect to conformance to the goals, objectives, and policies of the Official Comprehensive Plan Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to conformance to the goals,objectives,and policies of the Official Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is designated as Corridor Commercial by the City's 2018 Comprehensive Plan and Design Guidelines. Located along the City's heavily traveled corridors and intersections,Corridor Commercial areas provide retail services to both local and regional consumer bases. These areas contain a mix of retail from large community centers with multiple tenants to smaller stand-along businesses.Corridor Commercial areas are the most widely accommodating and ranging commercial areas within the city.Corridor Commercial areas are auto-oriented by nature but should also be enhanced to be pedestrian- friendly. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS I. Conditional Use for a Planned Development: Where applicable, the suitability of the subject property for the intended conditional use for a planned development with respect to the provision for the purpose and intent of planned developments and with respect to the provisions of section 19.65.010 of the zoning ordinance. No conditional use for a planned development should be granted for the sole purpose of introducing a land use not otherwise permitted on the subject property. Findings. This standard is not applicable. The applicant is not seeking approval of a planned development as a conditional use. J. Natural Preservation Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended planned development with respect to the preservation of all significant natural features - 11 - Recommendation &Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 including topography, watercourses, wetlands, and vegetation. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to the preservation of all significant natural features including topography, watercourses,wetlands,and vegetation.There are no significant natural features,including topography, watercourses, wetlands, and vegetation located on the property. The majority of the proposed 2.15-acre outlot is vacant green space. A portion of it is improved with the parking lot accessory to the Meijer store. The proposed site plan increases the impervious area on the property. The applicant is therefore proposing to construct a small dry-basin stormwater detention facility north of the building to meet the stormwater ordinance requirements. Seven existing trees would be removed;however the applicant would install 40 new shade, evergreen, and ornamental trees on site which exceeds the replacement requirements and vehicle use area landscape requirements of the zoning ordinance. There are no existing watercourses or property improvements that would have a negative impact on the proposed development of the property. K. Internal Land Use. The suitability of the subject property for the intended planned development with respect to the land uses permitted within the development being located, designed, and operated so as to exercise no undue detrimental influence on each other or on surrounding property. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to the land uses permitted within the development being located, designed, and operated so as to exercise no undue detrimental influence on each other or on surrounding properties. The proposed motor vehicle repair shop is compatible with other uses already allowed in this PAB District.The facility would not have any negative effect on the existing uses part of the Meijer shopping center or any surrounding uses. The proposed site layout will seamlessly connect to the existing Meijer parking lot. The parking study submitted demonstrates that during the projected peak parking occupancy, which occurs on Sundays, the Meijer parking lot would still only be approximately 61.2 percent occupied (493 of 806 parking spaces). This means that even during the busiest time,it is estimated that at least 313 parking spaces would still be available. As such,more than adequate parking would remain on site to meet the parking needs of all uses. Therefore, the site can accommodate the proposed outlot development without any negative effect on the parking supply for the other existing uses on the property. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DEPARTURES AND EXCEPTIONS The applicant is requesting the following departures from the requirements of the PAB Planned Area Business District Ordinance No. G40-06, as amended by Ordinances Nos. G11-15, G72-18, and G26-19, and the zoning ordinance: - 12 - Recommendation &Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 1. Section 19.45.080, "Table of Required Parking". With the current mix of uses on the Meijer site,which includes the Meijer store, Starbucks and Popeyes restaurants,the multi- tenant retail building, the Meijer gas station, and the proposed Belle Tire store, the entire site is required to have a total of 932 parking spaces. With the loss of 11 parking spaces, the applicant is proposing a total of 806 parking spaces on the entire Meijer shopping center site. 2. Section 19.12.600, "Obstructions in Yards". A refuse collection area is permitted in the rear yard only. The applicant is proposing to construct the refuse collection area in the street yard east of the proposed building. 3. Section 19.50.080, "Wall and Integral Roof Graphics". The proposed building is permitted two primary wall graphics. The applicant is proposing three primary wall graphics. 4. Section 19.50.070,"Monument Graphics". The proposed outlot is permitted a 40 square foot monument sign. The applicant is proposing a monument sign with 60 square feet in sign surface area. Staff finds the proposed departures are appropriate to achieve a desirable infill development within an underutilized parking lot. Even though with the proposed development,the overall Meijer shopping center does not meet its regulatory parking requirement, adequate parking exists on site to meet the parking demand of all uses.The applicant has submitted a parking study,which demonstrates that even during the busiest time on a Sunday,the Meijer parking lot is expected to be only 61.2 percent occupied(493 of 806 parking spaces)occupied. This means that during the busiest time, it is estimated that at least 313 parking spaces would still be available.As such,more than adequate parking would remain on site to meet the parking needs of all uses. The applicant has agreed to appropriately situate the proposed building in-line with the Meijer building,away from the residential properties to the east, with its parking lot south and east of the building. Because of the outlot's frontage along College Green Drive, the technical street yard is the portion of the property between the building and College Green Drive. Because the building is situated away from College Green Drive, the area east of the building functions as a rear yard. Therefore,the applicant is proposing to install a refuse collection area in rear(east)of the building. The refuse collection area would be enclosed with a six-foot high masonry wall that would match the masonry of the building with landscaping on the exterior of the wall. The applicant is proposing to install three wall graphics on the building because of the building's location on the site. The front of the building faces Randall Rd on the west, so one wall graphic would be installed on the west fagade. However, the access to the property is from the Meijer - 13 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 parking lot internal drive-isle. The customers would be coming from the north and south to access the property. The third wall graphic would allow for the needed visibility on both the north and south facades of the building. The applicant has agreed not to place a wall sign on the east fagade. The same departure for three wall graphics was also granted to the Starbucks and Popeyes buildings. The maximum permitted size of a monument graphic on the proposed outlot is 40 square feet.This is based on the speed limit of College Green Drive where the outlot has frontage. However, the applicant has agreed not to install a monument sign along College Green Drive. Instead, the proposed monument sign is located near the access to the property from the Meijer parking lot. The proposed monument sign would match the 60-square foot monument sign installed at the adjacent Popeyes restaurant. STANDARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USE A. Site Characteristics Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended conditional use with respect to its size, shape, significant features including topography, watercourses, vegetation, and existing improvements. Findings.The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to its size,shape,significant features including topography,watercourses,and vegetation,and existing improvements. The 26-acre Meijer site includes the 190,000-square foot Meijer general goods store,Meijer gas station,Starbucks outlot,multi-tenant retail building outlot, and a Popeyes restaurant outlot. The applicant is proposing a fourth outlot immediately north of the Meijer building. The proposed Belle Tire building would be constructed in- line with the Meijer building. The proposed site layout would seamlessly connect to the existing Meijer parking lot which provides connections to College Green Drive, on the north, Bowes Road on the south, and Randall Road via two restricted access driveways. There are no existing watercourses or property improvements that would have a negative impact on the proposed development of the property. B. Sewer and Water Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended conditional use with respect to the availability of adequate water, sanitary treatment, and storm water control facilities. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to the availability of adequate water, sanitary treatment, and storm water control facilities. The applicant would connect to the existing sanitary and water service facilities located within the Meijer parking lot north of the Meijer building. The existing facilities can adequately serve the existing uses and the proposed use on the property. The development would slightly increase the amount of impervious surface. Therefore, the applicant is proposing a small dry-basin stormwater detention facility immediately north of the building. The proposed development would meet all requirements of the stormwater - 14- Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 ordinance. C. Traffic and Parking Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended conditional use with respect to the provision of safe and efficient on-site and off-site vehicular circulation designed to minimize traffic congestion. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to the provision of safe and efficient on-site and off-site vehicular circulation designed to minimize traffic congestion. The proposed development would not have a direct access to Randall Road. Instead, and similar to the other outlots in front of Meijer, access to the property would be directly from the Meijer parking lot, which connects to College Green Drive on the north, Bowes Road on the south, and S. Randall Road via two limited access driveways.The proposed development will not have any negative effect on the current on- site or off-site vehicular improvements,which maintain congestion-free traffic circulation. The proposed motor vehicle repair shop is required to provide one parking space per employee, plus two parking spaces per service stall. With 15 employees and 10 service stalls, the proposed Belle Tire is required to have 35 parking spaces. While the proposed outlot will have 57 parking spaces, which meets the parking requirement of the motor vehicle repair shop, the proposed development will result in the loss of 11 parking spaces on the Meijer site. However,sufficient parking exists within the Meijer parking lot to meet the parking needs of all uses. With the current mix of uses on the Meijer site,which includes the Meijer store, Starbucks and Popeyes restaurants, the multi-tenant retail building, the Meijer gas station, and the proposed Belle Tire store, the entire site is required to have a total of 932 parking spaces. With the loss of 11 parking spaces,the applicant is proposing a total of 806 parking spaces on the entire Meijer shopping center site. The applicant has submitted a parking study to support the requested departure from the parking requirement.The parking study concludes that during the peak parking occupancy, which occurs on Sundays, the Meijer parking lot would still only be approximately 61.2 percent occupied (493 of 806 parking spaces). This means that even during the busiest time,it is estimated that at least 313 parking spaces would still be available. As such,more than adequate parking would remain on site to meet the parking needs of all uses. D. Location, Design, and Operation Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended conditional use with respect to it being located, designed, and operated so as to promote the purpose and intent of this title and chapter. Findings.The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to it being located, designed, and operated so as to promote the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance. The proposed building is appropriately situated in-line with the Meijer - 15 - Recommendation& Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 building and away from the nearby residential properties. All car repair activities will be conducted on the interior of the building.The applicant has agreed to not install any exterior amplification system. The hours of operation Monday and Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am—6 pm, and on Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm are similar to other retail business. The facility would be closed on Sundays.The proposed site layout includes adequate parking for the proposed business, and adequate parking would remain on the Meijer site. All exterior lighting would meet the zoning ordinance requirements. The applicant would add additional landscaping along the permitter of the property, specifically along College Green Drive to enhance the screening from the residential properties to the east. No evidence has been submitted or found that the proposed use will be located or operated in a manner that will exercise undue detrimental impact on surrounding uses and properties. E. Historic Preservation Standard. Where applicable, the conditional use shall make possible an efficient contemporary use of, or a compatible improvement to a designated landmark or property located in a designated historic district while preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values to an historic preservation plan. Findings. This standard is not applicable. The subject property is neither designated as a local historic landmark nor is it located within a locally designated historic district. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Petitions 43-21,44-21, and 51-21, subject to the following conditions: 1. Substantial conformance to the Development Application submitted by Christopher Enright Architects,as applicant,and Meijer Stores Limited Partnership,as property owner, received September 13, 2021, and supporting documents including: a. Undated Belle Tire — Elgin Project Description, Background, and Operations, received November 30,2021; b. Parking lot lighting specifications from "Hubbell Outdoor Lighting Ratio LED Series Area/Site Lighter",received November 30,2021,with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; c. ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, prepared by Cage Civil Engineering, dated last revised August 2,2021; d. Final Plat of Subdivision of Meijer-Belle Tire Subdivision,prepared by Cage Civil Engineering, dated last revised November 5, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; and - 16 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6, 2021 e. Civil, Landscaping, Site Lighting, and Architectural plans titled: "Belle Tire — Elgin, IL 803 S. Randall Road Elgin IL. 60123, prepared by Christopher Enright Architects, dated last revised November 30, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. In the event of any conflict between such documents and the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances, the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances shall supersede and control. 2. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of the proposed motor vehicle repair shop building with a total of 806 parking spaces on the overall Meijer shopping center property. 3. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of the refuse collection area in the street yard east of the proposed motor vehicle repair shop building. 4. A departure is hereby granted to allow the installation of three primary wall graphics on the north,west,and south elevations of the proposed motor vehicle repair shop building in substantial conformance with the Sheet A001 Sign Plan,prepared by Christopher Enright Architects, dated last revised November 30, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director.The maximum sign surface area of wall graphics installed on the building shall not exceed the maximum permitted sign surface area of six hundred sixty-six(666)square feet. The sign surface area of a wall graphic installed on the north, west, or the south facades of the building shall not exceed the sign surface area of such signs as depicted on the Sheet A001 Sign Plan, prepared by Christopher Enright Architects, dated last revised November 30, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. Wall graphics shall not be box-type signs. Wall graphics must be channel letter-type signs.No wall graphic is permitted on the east facade of the proposed building. 5. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of a monument graphic with the maximum sign surface area of sixty(60) square feet on the proposed motor vehicle repair shop property. Such monument graphic shall be installed along the west property line in substantial conformance with the Sheet A001 Sign Plan, prepared by Christopher Enright Architects, dated last revised November 30, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. 6. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The vote of the Planning&Zoning Commission on the motion to recommend approval, subject to the conditions outlined above, was seven (7) yes, zero (0) no, and zero (0) abstentions. All members were present. - 17 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petitions 43-21,44-21 and 51-21 December 6,2021 Respectfully Submitted, s/Jay Cox Jay Cox,Chairman Planning&Zoning Commission s/Damir Latinovic Damir Latinovic,AICP; Secretary Planning&Zoning Commission - 18 - a'� a 0 c Y Brighton Ct .� Co//ege Green Dr College Green Dr ,N�(1 4 4 Subject Property Petition 43-21 &44-21 &51 -21 A fit • x. t, ct � f e !f\EtLN•�1-f�t �++rR`�� � V fir... woC �AHtMEttlhrptIt's �tNttt Wttl\tltttt w C t E6\t�tt��t t• t Mt��h �\t '' ti i EIt! , �t� w r t writ t IIF IA 47, itv— � �C i �?.;'r� '� f �•tom � �, r ri1� I`rt R` f ft ' � • Ix r � Carlsbad Ct � � � ♦ffr�Fier f f"1 t • = n ::rnt•«.. 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Randall Rd. Petition 43-21 &44-21 &51 -21 EXHIBIT Parcel Map N A City of Elgin o as so 180 270 360 Department of Community Development Feet EXHIBIT D SITE LOCATION 803 S. Randall Rd Petitions 43-21, 44-21, and 51-21 �_ � # i i �, t' - # ` �� w Y�i• r`.- Brlgtrton Gt Proposed oin lot for �• {t`,• V 'L� Belle Tire U . ct jr v ss I 17 ntn_n9 f_dq — __— IF_' __ :'.�.!ix..a`r'r• .*.f - ---�—_. � scs E SwNtCloe�r.6t` = - a rng- Ct Site area map with zoning overlay EXHIBIT D SITE LOCATION 803 S. Randall Rd Petitions 43-21, 44-21, and 51-21 .14 Proposed outlot for t ►' �, , Belle Tire 303 S. Randall Rd 1� - r h y {;r $ 416- at it �ttF MIr «4i116 t" so 40 W. -A*A•� slit �� t l,_ Birds eye view looking north d' �C °bi Ao is.. TL � x Proposed outlot for _ °r Belle Tire 803 S. Randall Rd ` j ! Sam Bird's eye view looking east EXHIBIT D SITE LOCATION 803 S. Randall Rd Petitions 43-21, 44-21, and 51-21 i View 1 of the site from the Meijer parking lot � I c I 1 I. View 2 of the site from the Meijer parking lot EXHIBIT D SITE LOCATION 803 S. Randall Rd Petitions 43-21, 44-21, and 51-21 - I i .t91 — ias i View of the site from the Meijer access drive coming from College Green Drive ,f i i g I View 1 of the site from College Green Drive EXHIBIT D SITE LOCATION 803 S. Randall Rd Petitions 43-21, 44-21, and 51-21 Y View 2 of the site from College Green Drive ••gle View of screening in rear of the Meijer building