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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG52-91 P Ordinance No. G52-91 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A DAY CARE CENTER AT 51 SOUTH SPRING STREET WHEREAS, written application has been made for a special use for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a day care center at 51 South Spring 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. r Section 2 . That a special use for a day care center at 51 South Spring Street, Elgin, Illinois, legally described as follows : Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 and that part of Lots 5, 6, 11 and 12 lying southwesterly of the southwesterly right-of-way line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company, all in Block 12 of the original town of Elgin, on the East side of Fox River, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, including all improvements and structures thereon, and all of Lot 5, and the easterly 15 . 74 feet of Lot 12 , and that part of Lots 3, 4, 13, 14 and 16 which lie southwesterly of the southwesterly right-of-way line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company, all in Block 13 of J.T. Gifford' s plat of Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois . be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions : 1 . Substantial conformance to the parking and building plan prepared by Burnidge, Cassell and Associates, dated June 27, 1991 . 2 . Substantial conformance with the petitioner's statement. ! 3 . Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances. Section 3 . That the special use granted herein shall expire if not established within one year from the date of passage of this ordinance. Section 4 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage in the manner provided by law. Le-{-2 s/ Geo anDeVoorde � Georg anDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 14, 1991 Passed: August 14, 1991 Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: Published: At s : s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk eft rik July 1 , 1991 FINDINGS OF FACT LAND USE COMMITTEE PLANNING AND LAND USE COMMISSION CITY OF ELGIN I. SUBJECT Consideration of Petition 44-91 Requesting a B-2 Central Business District Special Use for a Day Care Center, Property Located at 51 South Spring Street, by Elgin Day Care Center, as Applicant and Elgin Community College, as Owner. II. CONSIDERATIONS An application has been filed by the Elgin Day Care Center requesting a Special Use for a Day Care Center. The subject property is located on the Elgin Community College Fountain Square Campus located at 51 South Spring Street. Currently Elgin Community College operates a day care '" program at 51 South Spring Street for approximately 20 children. Elgin Day Care proposes to relocate from its existing facility at 370 East Chicago Street to 51 South Spring Street. Upon relocation, it is estimated that a total of 80 children could be provided day care services at the proposed location. III. FINDINGS After due notice, as required by law, the Land Use Committee held a public hearing on Petition 44-81 on July 1, 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 44-91 : A. Site Characteristics: The subject property is an irregularly shaped:. parcel containing approximately 52,280 square feet. The subject property is improved with a masonry building (Elgin Community College Fountain Square Campus) and an off-street parking facility providing 35 parking spaces. Exhibit A -Page 1 -- B. Sewer and Water: The subject property is served by a combination sewer system and municipal water. The proposed special use would not affect current service capacity. C. Traffic and Parking: The subject property is bounded by DuPage Street on the north, Spring Street on the west and Fulton Street on the south. Spring Street carries approximately 5,500 vehicles per day (1990 count) . There are no available data regarding traffic generation of day care centers or pre-schools. However, additional traffic generation would occur based upon the additional, estimated number of children (60) to be served (20 children are currently served at the subject property) . • Currently, 35 off-street parking spaces are available on the subject property. Four parking spaces would be removed to provide the outdoor exercise area required for state certification of the day care center. The subject property is located in the B-2 Central Business District. Uses located in the B-2 Central Business District are not required to provide on-site off-street parking pursuant to E.M.C. Chapter 19.44.100 (C) . , Off-street Parking. rft D. Zoning History: 1927 F-Comm. 1960 E-Comm. 1962 B-2 1950 E-Comm. 1961 E-Comm. Present B-2 E. Zoning Status: The subject property is improved with a lawful building and off-street parking facility. F. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: The areas located to the north of the subject property is zoned B-2 Central Business District and is developed with commercial buildings. The areas located to the east of the subject property are zoned B-2 Central Business District and B-3 Service Business District and is improved with a railroad line, an off-street parking lot, the Elgin Senior Center and commercial buildings. The area located west of the subject property is zoned B-2 Central Business District and is improved with various commercial buildings. -Page 2 - G. Trend of Development: The subject property is located within the Central Business District. The area is developed with a mix of retail, commercial service and office uses. H. Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated as part of the Downtown Commercial Center in the Comprehensive Plan. I. Special Use Standards: The Land Use Committee is of the opinion that Petition 44-91 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 44-91 should be • subject to the following conditions: 1. Substantial conformance to the parking and building plan prepared by Burnidge, Cassell and Associates, dated June 27, 1991. 2. Substantial conformance with the Petitioner's Statement. e 3. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances. IV. RECOMMENDATION On a motion to recommend approval of Petition 44-91, subject to the conditions for approval, the vote was four (4) yes and zero (0) no. Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition 44-91 was adopted. Robert W. SiljestromlO Chairman Land Use Committee Planning and Land Use Commission Al A.T omas J. •1""strong, Secre Land Use Committee Planning and Land Use Commission r -Page 3 -