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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG22-94 Ordinance No. G22-94 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A MASTER SIGNAGE PLAN AT 405 AIRPORT ROAD WHEREAS, written application has been made for a AB Area Business District conditional use for a master signage plan at 405 Airport Road; and WHEREAS, the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board 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 Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board. 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 Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board, 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 master signage plan at 405 Airport Road and legally described as follows : Lots 148 thru 151 inclusive, and the northerly 34 . 00 feet of Lot 147, as measured along the easterly line thereof, all being in the First Addition to Fox River Business Center, a subdivision and resubdivision of part of Section 34, Township 42 North, and Section 2, Township 41 North, all in Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois and containing 93,533 .46 square feet more or less . be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions : 1 . Substantial compliance with the site plan, building elevations, and petitioner' s statement prepared by Raymond Management Company, Inc. dated December 20, 1993 . 2 . No other wall signs and freestanding signs shall be allowed other than as depicted on the building elevation and site plan. 3 . Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances . Section 3 . That the conditional 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 immediately after its passage in the manner provided by law. GeJALeVoorde, Mayor Presented: May 11, 1994 Passed: May 11, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Recorded: May 12, 1994 Published: Attest: l Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk fek April 6, 1994 FINDINGS. OF FACT ZONING AND SUBDIVISION HEARING BOARD ,_ CITY OF ELGIN I . SUBJECT Consideration of Petition 69-93 Requesting an AB Area Business District Conditional Use for a Master Signage Plan; Property Located at 405 Airport Road; by Raymond Management Company, Inc. , as Applicant, and Elgin Lodging Partners, as Owner. II . CONSIDERATIONS A petition has been filed by Raymond Management Company, Inc. requesting an AB Area Business District Conditional Use for a Master Signage Plan. The subject property is located at 405 Airport Road The petitioner proposes to install two wall signs which exceed the maximum sign surface area requirements . Elevation Maximum Allowed Proposed Variation West 80 Square Feet 145 Square Feet 81% South 80 Square Feet 180 Square Feet 125% The signs are proposed to be located on the west and south building elevations of the Hampton Inn Hotel, oriented towards Interstate I-90. The petitioner proposes further to relinquish the right to install wall signs on the east and north building elevations; and to limit the freestanding signage to one 40 square foot, eight foot high monument sign located along Airport Road. III . FINDINGS After due notice, as required by law, the Zoning & Subdivision Hearing Board held a public hearing on Petition 69-93 on April 6, 1994 . The petitioner testified at the public hearing. No other testimony was heard for or against the petition. rft Exhibit A -Page 1- FOFPET69 .93/TEXT040/ZON&SUB.DIV A Petition Review, dated March 25, 1994 was submitted by the . Planning Department, which neither recommended approval f nor denial of Petition 69-94 . This Petition Review, along with the exhibits attached thereto, and the written transcription of the proceedings of the public hearing, are attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board made the following findings with respect to Petition 69-93: A. Site Characteristics The subject property contains 2 . 14 acres. The subject property is being developed with a two-story, 109 room hotel with an indoor swimming pool and accessory off-street parking. B. Sewer and Water The subject property is served with sewer and water systems installed by the developer of the Fox River Business Center. C. Traffic and Parking The subject property has direct access to Airport Road. Airport Road was designed and constructed to accommodate the types and level of traffic generated by the developing commercial and and industrial subdivision. Hotels generate an average of 10.5 vehicle trips per room. Accordingly, the 109 room hotel can be expected to generate 1144 .5 weekday vehicle trips . The subject property is being developed in conformance with the off-street parking ordinance. D. Zoning History 1927 Out 1960 Out 1962 Out 1950 Out 1961 Out 1992 B-3 Present AB Area Business District r -Page 2- FOFPET69 .93/TEXT040/ZON&SUB.DIV E. Zoning Status Hotels are listed as a permitted use in the AB District. Master Sign Plans are allowed as a conditional use in the AB District. F. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning The subject property is located within an area zoned AB Area Business District. The surrounding area is developing with retail, commercial service, and office uses . G. Trend of Development The area in which the subject property is located is developing with industrial, retail, commercial service, and office uses . H. Comprehensive Plan The subject property is located in an area designated "commercial" in the Northwest Area Plan, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. IV. RECOMMENDATIONS On a motion to recommend approval of Petition 69-93, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Conformance with the site plan, building elevations, and petitioner's statement prepared by Raymond Management Company, Inc. , dated December 20, 1993. 2 . No other wall signs and freestanding signs shall be allowed other than as depicted on the building elevation and site plan. 3. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. the vote was six yes and zero no. Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition 69-93 was adopted. r -Page 3- FOFPET69 . 93/TEXT040/ZON&SUB.DIV rt. - ■ - f.- a_ - -� Denise Harding Hopk , chair Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board Thomas J. Ar - rong, Secretar Zoning and Subdivision Hearing B. -rd - • r -Page 4- FOFPET69 .93/TEXT040/ZON&SUB.DIV