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Home My WebLink AboutG15-95 . • Ordinance No. G15-95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore adopted a Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Center City Master Plan has been proposed as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on February 6, 1995 the Planning and Development Commission of the City of Elgin conducted a public hearing on said plan after due notice in the manner provided by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission of the City of Elgin has heretofore submitted its findings and recommendation for a Center City Master Plan for the City of Elgin; and WHEREAS, all persons appearing and desiring to be heard concerning the proposed amendments were heard; and WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Elgin have considered the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the oral and written statements of persons desiring to comment; and WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Elgin hereby find and determine that it is in the best interest of the City of Elgin to amend the Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1 . That it hereby amends the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Elgin heretofore adopted on June 6, 1983 and amended January 24, 1990, by adding thereto the Center City Master Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Section 2 . That in case of conflict between the Center City Master Plan and the Comprehensive Plan as heretofore adopted, the provisions of the Center City Master Plan shall control in the area covered by said plan. Section 3 . That the provisions of Ordinance No. G21-83 and G10-90 shall otherwise remain in full force and effect until amended or repealed in the manner provided by law. r Section 4 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passa e in the manner provided by law. George 19tnDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: March 22 , 1995 Passed: March 22, 1995 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Recorded: March 23, 1995 Published: Attest: A/4-11"- P-(1 Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk emk r el16' February 20, 1995 FINDINGS OF FACT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CITY OF ELGIN I. SUBJECT Consideration of an Amendment to the Official Comprehensive Plan of Elgin by adopting the Elgin Center City Master Plan by the City of Elgin, as Applicant. II. CONSIDERATIONS An amendment to the Official Comprehensive Plan of Elgin has been filed, which would adopt the Elgin Center City Master Plan prepared by Sasaki Associates, Inc. , dated 1991. Additionally, the plan is to be established as a Business District Plan, as provided by state statute. III. FINDINGS After due notice, as required by law, the Planning and Development Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan on February 6, 1995. The applicant testified at the hearing, as well as others interested in the Elgin Center City Plan. The Planning and Development Commission has found that the Elgin Center City Plan should be adopted as a general guide to decision making for the Center City with site and strategy specifics being regarded as examples of implementation alternatives. The Elgin Center City Plan should encompass the Elgin Academy Master Plan, Phases I and II . Additionally, the Elgin Center City Plan should be established as a Business District Plan, as provided by state statute. Finally, The New Century Partnership should be designated as the implementation advisory group to the City Council . IV. RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Development Commission recommends to the City Council the concept of a historic district for the Center City or some portion thereof, that an analysis and FDG.FAC/PZTEXT/1000PL.PR/1500SP.PR/1501CC.PG FINDINGS OF FACT February 20, 1995 Page Two a recommendation from staff and the Heritage Commission be completed, and that their recommendations be considered by the Planning and Development Commission for future inclusion in the Center City Plan implementation program. On a motion to recommend an amendment to the Official Comprehensive Plan of Elgin by adopting the Elgin Center City Master Plan as a general framework for revitalization; encompassing the Elgin Academy Master Plan, Phases I and II; establishing the Elgin Center City Master Plan as a Business District Plan as provided by state statute; and designating the New Century Partnership as the implementation advisory group to the City Council; the vote was six (6) yes and zero (0) no. 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