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Ordinance No. G41-91
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A COMMUNITY SERVICE FACILITY
AT 695 SOUTH STATE STREET
WHEREAS, written application has been made for a special
use for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a
community service facility at 695 South State Street; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Committee conducted a public
hearing after due notice by publication and has submitted its
findings of fact and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs in
the findings and recommendation of the Land Use Committee.
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 made by the Elgin Land Use
Committee, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2 . That a special use for a community service
facility at 695 South State Street, Elgin, Illinois, legally
described as follows:
That part of the Southeast quarter of
Section 23 and part of the Southwest quarter of
Section 24, all in Township 41 North, Range 8 East
of the Third Principal Meridian, described as
follows : Commencing at the point of intersection of
the center line of State Route 31 with the North
line of the Northeast quarter of Section 26,
township and range aforesaid; thence easterly, along
a line which forms an angle of 105 degrees 56
minutes (measured southwesterly to easterly from the
center line tangent to said State Route 31) , 33 . 90
feet to the most northerly corner of the lands of
the Department of Public Safety, as described in
instrument dated March 10, 1961, made with the
Department of Public Welfare, said corner being on
the easterly right of way line of said State
Route 31; thence northeasterly, along the easterly
right of way line of State Route 31, on a curve to
the left having a radius of 8218 . 16 feet and whose
long chord forms an angle of 75 degrees 17 minutes
to the left with the prolongation of the last
described course, for a long chord distance of
to'` 446 . 36 feet (arc distance of 446 .41 feet) , for the
point of beginning, said point of beginning being
33 . 0 feet radially distant southeasterly of the
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center line of said State Route 31; thence easterly
along a line which forms an angle of 68 degrees 37
minutes 50 seconds to the right with a prolongation
of the said long chord, for a distance of 811 . 09
feet; thence northerly, along a line which forms an
angle of 85 degrees 51 minutes 54 seconds to the
left with a prolongation of the last described
course, a distance of 1113 . 89 feet; thence
northwesterly along said southerly line, at an angle
of 92 degrees 11 minutes 44 seconds to the left with
a prolongation of the last described course, 649 . 02
feet to the easterly right of way line of State
Route 31; thence southerly, along said easterly
right of way line, along the arc of a curve to the
right having a radius of 3307 . 17 feet through a
central angle of 15 degrees 53 minutes 16 seconds
(the chord of said curve forms an angle of 81
degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds to the left with the
prolongation of the last described course) , 917 . 07
feet; thence southwesterly, along said easterly
right of way line, being tangent to the last
described curve, a distance of 13 . 90 feet; thence
southwesterly, along said easterly right of way
line, being along a curve to the right having a
radius of 8218 . 16 feet and being tangent to the last
described course, a distance of 232 . 91 feet to the
point of beginning, in the City of Elgin, Kane
County, Illinois .
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions :
1 . The number of adults temporarily residing
at the crisis residential center at any given time
shall be limited to eight.
2 . The average length of stay for residents
shall be two weeks ( 14 days) .
3 . Compliance with the site plan prepared by
Halsey Construction Company and dated May 25, 1991,
revised July 1, 1991 .
4 . Substantial conformance with the
petitioner' s statement.
5 . Compliance with all other applicable codes
and ordinances .
Section 3 . That Ordinance No. G-1626 entitled "An
Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Geriatric Day Care
Center" passed on September 26, 1973 be and is hereby repealed.
Section 4 . That Ordinance No. G31-77 entitled "An
Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Transitional Care
Program for Ex-Drug Abusers" passed on June 22, 1977 be and is
hereby repealed.
Section 5 . That the special use granted herein shall
expire if not established within one year from the date of
passage of this ordinance.
Section 6 . That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect after its passage in the mann-r provided by law.
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George Vi014eVoorde, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 1991
Passed: July 10, 1991
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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June 3, 1991
FINDINGS OF FACT
LAND USE COMMITTEE
PLANNING AND LAND USE COMMISSION
CITY OF ELGIN
I. SUBJECT
Consideration of Petition 35-91 Requesting a R-2 Single
Family Residence District Special Use for a Community
Service Facility, Property Located 695 South State Street
by the Ecker Center for Mental Health, as Applicant and
the Association for Individual Development, Inc. , as Owner.
II.CONSIDERATIONS
A petition has been filed by the Ecker Center for Mental
Health, Inc. requesting a special use for a community
service facility in the R-2 Single Family Residence
District. The subject property is located at 695 South
State Street.
The petitioner desires to operate a crisis residential
( center to provide assistance to individuals who are in
need of care beyond outpatient psychiatric counseling.
The center would provide a short term, 24 hour home
environment for a maximum of eight adult individuals. The
average length of stay for program residents would be
approximately two weeks (14 days) . The center would be
staffed by a maximum of four employees at any one time.
III.FINDINGS
• After due notice, as required by law, the Land Use
Committee held a public hearing on Petition 35-91 on May
20, 1991. The petitioner testified at the public hearing
and presented documentary evidence. No objectors appeared
at the hearing and no written objection has been filed.
The Land Use Committee has made the following findings
with respect to Petition 35-91:
A. Site Characteristics: The subject property contains
six acres and is improved with a one story residential
structure.
B. Sewer and Water: The subject property is serviced by
a 10 inch sanitary sewer which is located southwest of
the subject property and extended from the Elgin
Mental Health facility. The subject property is
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serviced by a 10 inch water main which extends from
the Elgin Mental Health facility.
C. Traffic and Parking: The subject property fronts on
State Street (Illinois Route 31) . State Street is a
major north-south arterial street serving the city' s
near westside. Route 31 serves Kane and McHenry
Counties, from the Illinois/Wisconsin border on the
north, to Oswego on the south. State Street carries
approximately 17,500 vehicles per day (1990 traffic
count) . Trip generation data for the proposed
community service facility are not available.
The off-street parking ordinance does not contain
provisions to regulate vehicle parking for community
service facilities. However, city staff recommends the
following parking requirements for the subject
property: One space per employee plus one space per
client and/or visitor, for a total of twelve parking
spaces. There is sufficient area on site to provide
the required number of parking spaces.
Sources: Transportation Study, Elgin, 1990.
D. Zoning History: The subject property was annexed in
1956, and is currently zoned R-2 special use.
IE. Zoning Status: The subject property was granted a
special use for a geriatric day care center by
Ordinance No. G-1626 in 1973. The property was
granted a special use for a transitional care program
for ex-drug abusers in 1977 .
F. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: The subject property
is located within an area zoned R-2. The Fox River is
located to the east of the subject property.
The area located to the north of the subject property
is developed with the Secretary of State - State
Highway Department Complex. The area located to the
south of the subject property is developed with the
State Police facility. The area located to the west
of the subject property is developed with the Elgin
Mental Health Facility.
G. Trend of Development: The subject property is located
in an area developed with community service facilities
and office uses.
H. Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is
designated as Community Facilities in the
Comprehensive Plan.
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I. Special Use Standards: The Land Use Committee is of
the opinion that Petition 35-91 is in substantial
conformance with the special use standards.
J. Conditions For Approval: The Land Use Committee is of
the opinion that approval of Petition 35-91 should be
subject to the following conditions:
1 . That Ordinance No. G-1626 which "granted a
special use for a geriatric day care center" , on
September 26, 1973 , is hereby repealed.
2. That Ordinance No. G31-77 which "granted a
special use for a transitional care program for
ex-drug abusers" on June 22, 1977, is hereby .
repealed.
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3. The number of adults temporarily residing at the
crisis residential center at any given time shall
be limited to eight.
4 . The average length of stay for residents shall be
two weeks (14 days) .
[ 5. Submission and approval of a revised site plan
per the Planning Department, with the exception
that the revised plan shall include a minimum 20
feet drive aisle and 10 parking spaces.
6. Substantial conformance with the Petitioner's
Statement.
7. Compliance with all other applicable codes and
ordinances.
IV. RECOMMENDATION
On a motion to recommend approval of Petition 35-91,
subject to the conditions for approval, the vote was five
yes and zero no.
Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition
35-91 was adopted.
obert W. ilje r , Chairm
Land Use Committee
Planning and Land Use Commission
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Land Use Committee
Planning and Land Use Commission
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