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Home My WebLink AboutG61-95 _ . Ordinance No. G61-95 tow AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 134 SOUTH MELROSE AVENUE WHEREAS, written application has been made for an RC2 Residence Conservation District conditional use for a planned development at 134 South Melrose Avenue; 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 planned development at 134 South Melrose Avenue legally described as follows : LOT 8 IN BLOCK 31 OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ELGIN TOWNSHIP, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS . be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions : 1 . Compliance with the petitioner' s Statement of Purpose and Conformance, and the Commercial Development Site Plan, submitted by Ray Streit. 2 . 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. ;7<// Kevin Kelly, Ma r Presented: August 23, 1995 Passed: August 23, 1995 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Recorded: August 24, 1995 Published: Attest: U"v Dolonna Mecum, ity Clerk C w i f 4 July 19, 1995 FINDINGS OF FACT ZONING AND SUBDIVISION HEARING BOARD CITY OF ELGIN I . SUBJECT Consideration of Petition 25-95 Requesting a RC2 Residence Conservation District Conditional Use for a Planned Development; Property Located at 134 South Melrose Avenue; by Ray Streit, as Applicant and Owner. II . CONSIDERATIONS A petition has been filed by Mr. Ray Streit requesting RC2 Residence Conservation District conditional use approval for a planned development. The subject property is located at 134 South Melrose Avenue. (ow The applicant proposes to market the property for use as a single family residence or for uses specified in a limited list of nonresidential uses. The proposed list of nonresidential uses is derived from the list of permitted uses allowed in the RB Residence Business District. Proposed site improvements associated with the nonresidential use of the property would include the construction of an off-street parking lot. , III . FINDINGS After due notice, as required by law, the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board held a public hearing on Petition 25-95 on July 19, 1995. The applicant testified at the public hearing. A Petition Review, dated June 16, 1995, was submitted by the Planning Department, which neither recommended approval nor denial of Petition 25-95 . 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. Exhibit A Page 1 FOF25 . 95/PZTEXT/3000DV.SV/3200PD.PC/3220CN.US/322000N.95/PET25. 95 . • The Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board made the following findings with respect to Petition 25-95: A. Site Characteristics The subject property contains 6,336 square feet. The property is improved with a one-story, masonry, commercial building. B. Sewer and Water The subject property is served by municipal sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water systems . C. Traffic and Parking The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Carr Street and South Melrose Avenue. Carr Street and South Melrose Avenue function as local streets serving the adjoining properties . A total of three off-street parking spaces would be required to serve most commercial uses of the property. The applicant has submitted a site plan which provides for three standard stalls and one accessible stall. D. Zoning History 1928 A Residence District 1950 A Residence District 1960 A Residence District 1961 A Residence District 1962 R-2 Single Family Residence District 1992 R-2 Single Family Residence District Present RC2 Residence Conservation District E. Zoning Status The subject property is lawful nonconforming with respect to use (television repair business) and various site design standards. F. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning The area surrounding. the subject property is zoned RC2 Residence Conservation District and is developed with single family residences . Page 2 FOF25 .95/PZTEXT/3000DV.SV/3200PD.PC/3220CN.US/3220OoN.95/PET25 . 95 . ... . __, r G. Trend of Development The subject property is located within a mature residential neighborhood. H. Comprehensive Plan The area in which the subject property is located is designated "urban residential" . IV. RECOMMENDATION On a motion to recommend approval of Petition 25-95, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Compliance with the petitioner's Statement of Purpose and Conformance, and the Commercial Development Site Plan, submitted by Ray Streit (revised to incorporate the comments contained in a July 13, 1995 letter to Mr. Allen Anderson) . 2 . Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances . 1/" the vote was four yes and zero no. Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition 25-95 was adopted. 12) • ‘400mA.Denise Harding Hoppin , Chair Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board Ro K. Dahlstrom, seairhy Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board Page 3 FOF25 .95/PZTEXT/3000DV.SV/3200PD.PC/3220CN.US/3220O0N. 95/PET25. 95 • . - • TELEPHONE 708/931-6100 FAX 708/931-5610 FOR HEARING IMPAIRED ` —r� TDD 708/931-5616 /;: '.' CITY OF ELGIN 150 DEXTER COURT ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120.5555 09 likl;*P; 0,�rN FLT1- July 13, 1995 Mr. Allen Anderson 474 Summit Street Elgin, Illinois 60120 RE: Petition 25-95 134 South Melrose Avenue Dear Allen: The following is a summary of some comments and clarifications regarding the applicant's statement of purpose and conformance, and the site plan attached with the referenced petition: 1. Two family dwellings, multiple family dwellings, and upper floor apartment dwellings should be excluded from the permitted use list. 2. The City is not obligated to pay for any improvements associated with the development of this property. The applicant was advised that he could not improve the property with a parking lot and parking lot access . He was also advised that he could have an approach leading to a driveway, designed in accordance with the standards for residential driveways in a residence conservation district. 3. The landscaping indicated on the site plan shows both trees and shrubs planted around and screening the proposed parking lot. A similar combination of trees and shrubs will be required to screen the parking lot from neighboring residences assuming this petition is approved and the improvements are constructed. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 931-5909 if you have any questions or comments . Sincerely, 11 ...64446.494%. Thomas J. Armstrong Principal Planner Planning Department c: Roger Dahlstrom, Planning Director REVLTR. 01/PZTEXT/3000DV.SV/3200PD.PC/3220CN.U,S/322000N. 95/PET25. 95 lied on recycled paper