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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG3-03 Ordinance No. G3-03 F AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY FROM GI GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO PGI PLANNED GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (1900 Holmes Road) WHEREAS, written application has been made to reclassify certain property located at 1900 Holmes Road from GI General Industrial District to PGI Planned General Industrial District; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission has conducted a public hearing concerning said application and has submitted its written findings and recommendation that the subject property be reclassified; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has reviewed the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Commission and concurs in such recommendations . 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, dated November 18, 2002 , made by the Planning and Development Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A. Section 2 . That Chapter 19 . 08, Section 19 . 08 . 020 entitled "Zoning District Map" of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by adding thereto the following paragraph: The boundaries hereinafter laid out in the 'Zoning District Map', as amended, be and are hereby altered by including in the PGI Planned General Industrial District the following described property: LOTS 16 AND 17 IN JAYNES INDUSTRIAL PARK, IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS . (PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1900 HOLMES ROAD, ELGIN, ILLINOIS) . Section 3 . That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby grants the rezoning from GI General Industrial District to PGI Planned General Industrial District at 1900 Holmes Road which shall be designed, developed, and operated subject to the following provisions : low A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this PGI Planned General Industrial District is to provide an alternate planned industrial environment for those industrial uses that do not require the location or environment of an ORI Zoning District . This PGI Zoning District is most similar to, but departs from the standard requirements of the GI Zoning District . The PGI District is subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 60 , Planned Developments . B. Supplementary Regulations. Any word or phrase contained herein, followed by the symbol " [SR] " shall be subject to the definitions and the additional interpretive requirements provided in Chapter 19 . 90, Supplementary Regulations, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. The exclusion of such symbol shall not exempt such word or phrase from the applicable supplementary regulation. C. General Provisions . In this PGI District, the use and development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 05, General Provisions, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as may be amended from time to time . D. Zoning Districts - Generally. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, the use and development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 07 , Zoning Districts, as may be amended from time to time . E. Location and Size of District . PGI Planned General Industrial Districts should be located in substantial conformance to the official comprehensive plan. The amount of land necessary to constitute a separate PGI District exclusive of rights of way, but including adjoining land or land directly opposite a right of way shall not be less than two acres, unless such land is located between any nonresidential zoning district, and any residence district or an residence conservation district, which all have frontage on the same block. No departure from the required minimum size of a PGI District shall be granted by the City Council . F. Land Use. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, the use and development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 10, Land Use . The following enumerated "land uses" [SR] shall be the only land uses allowed as a "permitted use" [SR] , as emk a "conditional use" [SR] , or as a "similar use" [SR] in the GI General Industrial District : A. Permitted Uses . The following enumerated land uses shall be the only land uses allowed as a permitted use in the GI General Industrial District : Municipal Services Division. 1 . "Municipal Facilities" [SR] (UNCL) Offices Division. 2 . "Offices" [SR] (UNCL) . Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Division. 3 . "Development sales offices" [SR] (UNCL) . 4 . Finance, insurance and real estate (H) . Services Division. 5 . Advertising (731) . 6 . Armored car service (7381) . 7 . "Bed and breakfast inns" [SR] (7011) . 8 . Carpet and upholstery cleaning agents without plants on the premises (7217) . 9 . Carpet or rug cleaning, dying, and/or repairing plants (7217) . ,,,k 10 . Commercial , economic, sociological , and educational research (8732) . 11 . Commercial physical and biological research (8731) . 12 . Computer programming, data processing, and other computer related services (737) . 13 . Computer rental and leasing (7377) . 14 . Consumer credit reporting agencies, mercantile reporting agencies, and adjustment and collection agencies (732) . 15 . Detective and guard services (7381) . 16 . Dry cleaning plants (7216) . 17 . Electrical and electronic repair shops (7622) . 18 . Engineering, accounting, research, management, and related services (87) . 19 . Home health care services (808) . 20 . "Hotels and motels" [SR] (701) . 21 . Industrial launderers (7218) . 22 . Job training and vocational rehabilitation services (833) . 23 . Legal services (811) . 24 . Libraries (823) . 25 . Linen supply (7213) . 26 . Mailing, reproduction, commercial art and photography, and stenographic services (733) . 27 . Management and public relations services (874) . 28 . Medical and dental laboratories (807) . 29 . Member5hip organizations (86) . 30 . Miscellaneous equipment rental and leasing (735) . 31 . Motion picture distribution and allied services (782) . 32 . Motion picture production and allied services (781) . 33 . Motor vehicle repair shops [SR] (753) . 34 . Motor vehicle top, body and upholstery repair shops, and paint shops [SR] (7532) . 35 . News syndicates (7383) . 36 . Noncommercial research organizations (8733) . 37 . Offices and clinics of dentists (802) . 38 . Offices and clinics of doctors of medicine (801) . 39 . Offices and clinics of doctors of osteopathy (803) . 40 . Offices and clinics of other health practitioners (804) . 41 . Other schools and educational services (829) . 42 . Outdoor advertising services (7312) . 43 . Personnel supply services (736) . 44 . Photofinishing laboratories (7384) . 45 . Physical fitness facilities (7991) . 46 . Power laundries (7211) . 47 . Professional sports operators and promoters (7941) . 48 . Refrigerator and air conditioning service and repair (7623) . 49 . Rental of dogs for protective service (7381) . 50 . Reupholstery and furniture repair (764) . 51 . Security systems services (7382) . 52 . Services to dwellings and other buildings (734) . 53 . Tax return preparation services (7291) . 54 . Testing laboratories (8734) . 55 . Theatrical producers (792) . 56 . Truck route laundry and dry cleaning not operated by laundries or cleaners (7212) . 57 . Vocational schools (824) . 58 . Watch, clock, and jewelry repair (763) . 59 . Welding repair (7692) . Retail Trade Division. 60 . Auction rooms (5999) . 61 . Automatic merchandising machine operators (5962) . 62 . Catalog and mail order houses (5961) . ek 63 . Direct selling establishments (5963) . . Agricultural Division. 64 . Crop services (072) . 65 . Farm labor and management services (076) . 66 . Landscape counseling and planning (0781) . 67 . Lawn and garden services (0782) . 68 . Ornamental shrub and tree services (0783) . 69 . Soil preparation services (071) . Construction Division. 70 . Building construction - general contractors and operative builders (15) . 71 . Construction - special trade contractors (17) . 72 . "Contractor' s office and equipment areas" [SR] (UNCL) . 73 . Heavy construction - contractors (16) . Manufacturing Division. 74 . Apparel and other finished products made from fabrics and similar materials (23) . 75 . Computer and office equipment (357) . 76 . Electronic and other electrical equipment and components (3 6) . 77 . Fabricated metal products (34) . 78 . Furni ture and fixtures (2 5) . 79 . Industrial and commercial machinery and equipment (3 5) . 80 . Leather and leather products (31) . 81 . Lumber and wood products (24) . 82 . Measuring, analyzing, and controlling instruments; photographic, medical, and optical goods; and watches and clocks (38) . 83 . Primary metal industries (33) . 84 . Printing, publishing, and allied industries (27) . 85 . Rubber and miscellaneous plastics products (30) . 86 . Stone, clay, glass and concrete products (32) . 87 . Textile mill products (22) . 88 . Tobacco products (21) . 89 . Transportation equipment (37) . Wholesale Trade Division. 90 . Apparel piece goods and notions (513) . 91 . Beer, wine and distilled alcoholic beverages (518) . 92 . Chemicals and allied products (516) . 93 . Drugs, drug proprietaries and druggists ' sundries (512) . 94 . Electrical goods (506) . 95 . Farm product raw materials (515) . 96 . Furniture and home furnishings (502) . ?`' 97 . Groceries and related products (514) . 98 . Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (507) . 99 . Lumber and other construction materials (503) . 100 . Machinery, equipment, and supplies (508) . 101 . Metals and minerals, except petroleum (505) . 102 . Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies (501) . 103 . Paper and paper products (511) . 104 . Petroleum and petroleum products (517) . 105 . Professional and commercial equipment and supplies (504) . 106 . "Recycling collection center" [SR] (5093) . Transportation, Communication and Utilities Division. 107 . "Amateur radio antennas" [SR] (UNCL) . 108 . Arrangement of passenger transportation (472) . 109 . Arrangement of transportation of freight and cargo (473) . 110 . Branch United States post offices (4311) . 111 . Bus charter service operators offices (414) . 112 . Cable and other pay television services (484) . 113 . Communication services not elsewhere classified (489) . 114 . "Commercial antennas and antenna structures mounted on existing structures" [SR] (UNCL) . 115 . "Commercial Antenna Tower" [SR] (UNCL) . 116 . Courier services (4215) . 117 . Freight forwarding in general (4731) . 118 . Intercity and rural bus transportation operators ' offices (413) . 119 . Local and suburban passenger transportation operators ' offices (411) . 120 . Natural gas transmission and distribution (4922) (4924) . 121 . Packing and crating (474) . 122 . Public warehousing and storage (422) . 123 . "Radio and television antennas" [SR] (UNCL) . 124 . Radio and television broadcasting stations (483) . 125 . Railroad operators ' offices (401) . 126 . "Satellite dish antennas" [SR] (UNCL) . 127 . School bus operators ' offices (415) . 128 . Taxicab operators ' offices (412) . 129 . Telegraph and other message communications (482) . 130 . Telephone communications (481) . 131 . "Treatment, transmission and distribution facilities : poles, wires, cables, conduits, laterals, vaults, pipes, mains and valves" [SR] (UNCL) . 132 . Trucking services (421) . Miscellaneous Uses Division. 133 . "Adult entertainment establishment" [SR] (UNCL) , subject to the following conditions : A. Distancing Requirements . An "adult entertainment establishment" [SR] shall not be located less than 1000 feet from a Preservation District, Residence Conservation District, Residence District, or Community Facility District, nor less than 1000 feet from any "apartment dwelling" [SR] , "dwelling" [SR] , "day care service, home child" [SR] , "day care service, institutional child" [SR] , "public park" [SR] , school , place of worship or playground. B. Dispersion. An "adult entertainment establishment" [SR] shall not be located less than 1000 feet from another "adult entertainment establishment" [SR] . C. Measurement . The distance limitations in subsection (A) shall be measured in a straight line from the main public entrance of the "adult entertainment establishment" [SR] to the nearest zoning district boundary of a Preservation District, Residence Conservation District, Residence District, or Community Facility District, or to the nearest property line of the premises of any "apartment dwelling" [SR] , "dwelling" [SR] , "day care service, home child" [SR] , "day care service, institutional child" [SR] , "public park" [SR] , school, place of worship or playground. The distance limitation in subsection (B) shall be measured in a straight line from the closest exterior structural wall of each "adult entertainment establishment" [SR] . D. Amortization of Existing Uses . Any "adult entertainment establishment" [SR] lawfully existing at the adoption of this ordinance shall apply to the Department of Code Administration and Neighborhood Affairs for a Certificate of Non-Conforming Adult fir• Entertainment Establishment within forty- five (45) days of the effective date of this ordinance. An "adult entertainment establishment" [SR] that has received a Certificate of Non-Conforming Adult Entertainment Establishment shall be discontinued and cease within a period of one (1) year from the effective date of this ordinance . An "adult entertainment establishment" [SR] lawfully existing at the adoption of this ordinance that fails to apply to the Department of Code Administration and Neighborhood Affairs for a Certificate of Non-Conforming Adult Entertainment Establishment within forty- five (45) days of the effective date of this ordinance shall constitute an unlawful "nonconforming use" [SR] . 134 . "Commercial operations yards" [SR] (UNCL) . 135 . "Fences and walls" [SR] (UNCL) , including a six foot high wrought iron fence in the street yard and a 10 foot high wall in the interior yards . 136 . "Loading facilities" [SR] (UNCL) , exclusively "accessory" [SR] to a permitted use allowed in the GI General Industrial District, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 47 , Off Street Loading. " 137 . "Motor vehicle impoundment yard" [SR] (UNCL) . 138 . "Parking lots" [SR] (UNCL) , exclusively "accessory" [SR] to a permitted use allowed in the GI General Industrial District, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 45, Off Street Parking. 139 . "Parking structures" [SR] (UNCL) , exclusively "accessory" [SR] to a permitted use allowed in the GI General Industrial District, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 45, Off Street Parking. 140 . "Refuse collection area" [SR] . 141 . "Signs" [SR] (UNCL) , subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 50, Signs . 142 . "Storage Tanks" [SR] (UNCL) . 143 . "Temporary uses" [SR] (UNCL) . 144 . "Accessory structures" [SR] (UNCL) to the permitted uses allowed in the GI General Industrial District, subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 500 , Accessory Structures and Buildings, including a salt dome which is approximately 25 feet higher than the principle building. 145 . "Accessory uses" [SR] (UNCL) to the permitted liebk uses allowed in the GI General Industrial District to the provisions of Section 19 . 10 .400, Component Land Uses . B. Conditional Uses. The following enumerated land uses shall be the only land uses allowed as a conditional use in the GI General Industrial District : Municipal Services Division. 1 . "Municipal facilities" [SR] (UNCL) on a zoning lot containing less than two acres of land. Public Administration Division. 2 . Public administration (J) on a zoning lot containing less than two acres of land. Services Division. 3 . Automobile proving and testing grounds (8734) . 4 . Child day care services (835) . 5 . Individual and family social services (832) . Retail Trade Division. 6 . Carryout restaurants (5812) . 7 . Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (5813) . 8 . Eating places (5812) . 9 . "Outdoor eating and drinking facilities" [SR] (UNCL) . Mining Division. 10 . "Temporary mining" [SR] (UNCL) . Manufacturing Division. 11 . Chemicals and allied products (28) . 12 . Food and kindred products (20) . 13 . Paper and allied products (26) . 14 . Petroleum refining and related industries (29) . Wholesale Trade Division. 15 . "Motor vehicle recycling facility" [SR] (5093) . 16 . "Motor vehicle recycling yard" [SR] (5093) . 17 . "Recycling center" [SR] (5093) . 18 . "Recycling center yard" [SR] (5093) . Transportation, Communication and Utilities Division. 19 . "Conditional commercial antennas and antenna structures mounted on existing structures" [SR] (UNCL) . m. 20 . "Conditional Commercial Antenna Tower" [SR] (UNCL) . 21 . Heliports (458) . 22 . Mixed, manufactured or liquefied petroleum gas production or distribution (4925) . 23 . Natural gas storage . 24 . "Other radio and television antennas" [SR] (UNCL) . 25 . "Other satellite dish antennas" [SR] (UNCL) . 26 . Pipelines, except natural gas (461) . 27 . Railroad tracks (401) . 28 . Refuse systems (4953) . 29 . Terminal maintenance for motor freight transportation (423) . 30 . "Treatment, transmission and distribution facilities : equipment, equipment buildings, towers, exchanges, substations, regulators" [SR] (UNCL) . 31 . Water transportation (44) . Miscellaneous Uses Division. 32 . "Master signage plan" [SR] , subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 50 , Signs . 33 . "Parking lots" [SR] (UNCL) , subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 .45, Off Street Parking. 34 . "Parking structures" [SR] , subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 .45, Off Street Parking. 35 . "Planned developments" [SR] (UNCL) on a zoning lot containing less than two acres of land, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 60, Planned Developments . 36 . "Accessory structures" [SR] (UNCL) to the conditional uses allowed in the GI General Industrial District, subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 500, Accessory Structures and Buildings . 37 . "Accessory package liquor sales establishment" (SR) (UNCL) . 38 . "Accessory uses" [SR] (UNCL) to the conditional uses allowed in the GI General Industrial District, subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 10 . 400 , Component Land Uses . C. Similar Uses. The following enumerated land uses shall be subject to classification as a permitted use or as a conditional use in this PGI Planned General Industrial District or in a less restrictive zoning district , pursuant to Section 19 . 10 .400 H. Classification of Land Uses : 3 . Laundry and garment services not elsewhere classified (7219) . 4 . Miscellaneous health and allied services not elsewhere classified (809) . 5 . Miscellaneous personal services not elsewhere classified (7299) . 6 . Miscellaneous repair shops and related services (769) . 7 . Services not elsewhere classified (899) . 8 . Social services not elsewhere classified (839) . Manufacturing Division. 9 . Miscellaneous manufacturing industries (39) . Wholesale Trade Division. 10 . Miscellaneous durable goods (509) . 11 . Miscellaneous nondurable goods (519) . Transportation, Communication and Utilities Division. 12 . Special warehousing and storage not elsewhere classified (4226) . 13 . Transportation services not elsewhere classified (4789) . G. Site Design. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, the use and development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12, Site Design, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, the use and development of land and structures shall be subject to the following conditions : 1 . Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance prepared by John Loete, and dated November 6, 2002 . 2 . Substantial conformance to the Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Floor Plan, and Elevations prepared by Postl - Yore and Associates, and dated October 11, 2002 . eak 3 . Full conformance with the commercial operations yard standards . 4 . Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances . H. Off Street Parking. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, off street parking shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 45 , Off Street Parking, of the Elgin Municipal Code . I. Off Street Loading. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, off street loading shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 47, Off Street Loading, as may be amended from time to time. J. Signs. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, signs shall be subject to the provisions of 19 . 50, Signs, as may be amended. K. Planned Developments. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, the use and development of the land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 60 , Planned Developments, as may be amended low from time to time . L. Conditional Uses. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, application for conditional uses shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 65 , Conditional Uses, as may be amended from time to time . M. Variations. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, application for variation shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 70 , Variations, as may be amended from time to time . N. Appeals. Any requirement, determination, or interpretation associated with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance may be appealed subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 75, Appeals, as may be amended from time to time . Section 4 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage in the manner provided by law. Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: January 8 , 2003 Passed: January 8 , 2003 Omnibus Vote : Yeas : 6 Nays : 0 Recorded: January 9, 2003 Published: Attest : 41111 4 • Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk 'Pk November 18, 2002 FINDINGS OF FACT Planning and Development Commission City of Elgin,Illinois SUBJECT Consideration of Petition 65-02 Requesting PGI Planned General Industrial District Zoning for a Municipal Facility on a Zoning Lot Containing More Than Two Acres of Land;Property Located at 1900 Holmes Road by the City of Elgin, as Applicant and Owner. GENERAL INFORMATION Requested Action: Map Amendment Current Zoning: GI General Industrial District Proposed Zoning: PGI Planned General Industrial District ' Intended Uses: Municipal Facility Commercial Operations Yards Property Location: 1900 Holmes Road Applicant and Owner: City of Elgin Staff Coordinator: Todd Wyatt, Associate Planner LIST OF EXHIBITS A. Location Map (see attached) B. Zoning Map (see attached) C. Parcel Map (see attached) D. Aerial Map (see attached) E. Site Photos (see attached) rill F. Statement of Purpose and Conformance (see attached) Exhibit A Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 65-02 November 18, 2002 G. Development Plan (see attached) H. Draft Planned Development Ordinance (see attached) BACKGROUND An application has been filed by the City of Elgin requesting PGI Planned General Industrial District zoning for a municipal facility on a zoning lot containing more than two acres of land(see Exhibits A, B, C, D, and E). The City has purchased the site at 1900 Holmes Road and intends to use the site and existing building as a public works facility. The site will include two commercial operations yards, outdoor storage of construction materials and equipment, and a salt dome(see Exhibits F, G, H, and I). FINDINGS After due notice, as required by law, the Planning and Development Commission held a public hearing in consideration of Petition 65-02 on November 18, 2002. The applicant testified at the public hearing and presented documentary evidence in support of the application. There were no objectors to the petition present at the public hearing. The Community Development Group submitted a Map Amendment Review, dated November 11, 2002. The Planning and Development Commission has made the following findings concerning the standards for planned developments: A. Site Characteristics Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning district with respect to its size, shape, significant natural features (including topography,watercourse and vegetation), and existing improvements. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the site characteristics standard. The subject property is a regularly shaped parcel containing 9.3 acres. Topography on the site ranges from a high point of 870 feet at the northern portion of the site to a low point of 860 at the southeastern portion of the site, for a maximum relief of 10 feet. The property is improved with a 135,600 square foot industrial/warehouse building with an accessory parking lot. A berm of varying height surrounds the west, north, and eastern boundaries of the site. A stand of trees is located along the west property line. B. Sewer and Water Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning district with respect to the availability of adequate municipal water, wastewater treatment, and storm water control facilities. 2 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission p► Petition 65-02 November 18, 2002 Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the sewer and water standard. The property is served by public sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main. C. Traffic and Parking Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning district with respect to the provision of safe and efficient on-site and off-site vehicular circulation designed to minimize traffic congestion. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the traffic and parking standard. The subject property is located at the west terminus of Holmes Road.Holmes Road,west of Fox Lane, is a local street which serves the Miller Davis Industrial Park. Parking will be provided in conformance with the off street parking ordinance. D. Zoning History Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning district with respect to the length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused rib in its current zoning district. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused in its current zoning district. The subject property has been zoned as follows for the years listed: 1927: Out of City 1950: Out of City 1960: Out of City 1962: Out of City 1992: M-1 Limited Manufacturing District Present: GI General Industrial District The subject property was annexed and zoned M-1 Limited Manufacturing District in 1970 as part of the Miller Davis Industrial Park. E. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning district with respect to consistency and compatibility with surrounding land use and zoning. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to consistency and compatibility with surrounding land use and zoning. 3 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 65-02 November 18, 2002 The areas to the north, east, and south are zoned GI General Industrial District and are developed with commercial and industrial uses. The property to the west is zoned ORI Office, Research, Industrial District and is undeveloped and in agricultural use. F. Trend of Development Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning district with respect to consistency with an existing pattern of development or an identifiable trend of development in the area. Findings, The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to consistency with an existing pattern of development or an identifiable trend within the area. The subject property is located within an established industrial park. G. Zoning District Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning district with respect to conformance to the provisions for the purpose and intent, and the location and size of a zoning district. l The purpose and intent of the PGI Planned General Industrial District is to provide an alternate planned industrial environment for those industrial uses that do not require the location or environment of an ORI Office, Research, Industrial District. A PGI Planned General Industrial District is most similar to,but departs from the standard requirements of the GI General Industrial District. The PGI Planned Industrial District is subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60, Planned Developments. In general, the purpose and intent of the provision for planned developments is to accommodate unique development situations. For planned development districts, the planned development should demonstrate the following characteristics: 1. An opportunity to realize a development of demonstrated need with respect to the types of environment available to the public that would not be possible under the strict application of the other chapters of this title. 2. A creative approach to the use of land and related improvements resulting in better design and construction of aesthetic amenities. 3. The preservation of significant natural features including topography,watercourses, wetlands, and vegetation. A PGI Planned General Industrial District should be located in substantial conformance to the official comprehensive plan. The amount of land necessary to constitute a separate PGI zoning district exclusive of rights of way, but including adjoining land or land directly opposite a right of way shall not be less than two acres, unless such land is located between 4 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 65-02 November 18, 2002 any nonresidential zoning district, and any residence district or any residence conservation district, which all have frontage on the same street and on the same block. No departure from the required minimum size of a PGI Planned General Industrial District shall be granted by the City Council. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to conformance to the provision for the purpose and intent, and the location and size of a PGI Planned General Industrial District. The proposed map amendment is in substantial conformance with the purpose and intent of the planned development provisions. The proposed planned development will be subject to a specific site plan, building elevations, and landscape plan. The proposed development will provide an opportunity to realize a development of demonstrated need, while providing an opportunity to relocate the current public works facility from the east bank of the Fox River to a more suitable location. The subject property will be improved with a new masonry wall, a renovated parking lot, and additional landscaping. The proposed planned development is located in substantial conformance to the official comprehensive plan. H. Comprehensive Plan Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning district with respect to conformance to the goals, objectives, and policies of the official comprehensive plan. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the Comprehensive Plan Standard. The subject property is designated as "General Manufacturing" in the 1983 Comprehensive Plan. This designation is appropriate for the proposed planned development. Natural Preservation Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended planned development with respect to the preservation of all significant natural features including topography, watercourses, wetlands, and vegetation. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to the Natural Preservation Standard. The berm along the west, north, and east portion of the site will be preserved. The existing stand of trees present along the western boundary of the site will be preserved. J. Internal Land Use Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended planned development with respect to the land uses permitted within the development being located, designed, and operated so as to exercise no undue detrimental influence on each other or on surrounding property. 5 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 65-02 November 18,2002 Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with respect to the internal land use standard. No evidence has been submitted or found that the proposed planned development will be located,designed,or operated in a manner that will exercise undue detrimental influence on itself or surrounding property. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DEPARTURES AND EXCEPTIONS A planned development may be granted certain departures from the normal standards,regulations, requirements, and procedures of the zoning ordinance. For the purposes of this section, the most similar zoning district is the GI General Industrial District. The applicant is requesting the following departures from the standard requirements of the GI District: Section 19.90,Supplementary Regulations—Fences and Walls.The maximum height of an open fence in the street yard is 4 feet high. An open 6-foot high wrought iron fence with brick piers is proposed in the street yard of the subject property.Additionally,the maximum height of a solid fence in a side yard is 6 feet. A 10 foot high masonry wall is proposed for 'ow the west and east portions of the site. Section 19.12.500.C2, Height of Accessory Structures and Buildings. The maximum allowable height of an accessory building is equal to or less than the height of the principle building. A salt dome is proposed, which exceeds the height of the principle building. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, UNRESOLVED ISSUES,AND ALTERNATIVES The Planning and Development Commission has developed or identified the following findings, unresolved issues, and alternatives: A. Summary of Findings. 1. Positive Attributes. Approval of the planned development will allow for two existing public works facilities to be combined into one facility at the proposed location. Proposed improvements to the subject property include renovating the southern parking lot,constructing a masonry wall around the east and west portions of the site, and adding landscaping around the masonry wall and parking areas. 2. Zoning District. The proposed map amendment is in substantial conformance with the purpose and intent of the planned development provisions.The proposed planned 6 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 65-02 November 18, 2002 development will be subject to the specific site plan, building elevations, and landscape plan. The proposed development will provide an opportunity to realize a development of demonstrated need,providing an opportunity to relocate the current public works facility from the east bank of the Fox River to a more suitable location. 3. Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is designated as"General Manufacturing" in the 1983 Comprehensive Plan. This designation is appropriate for the proposed planned development. B. Summary of Unresolved Issues. There are no unresolved issues. C. Summary of Alternatives. Other than an approval,a denial,or an approval with some combination of conditions,there are no substantive alternatives. RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Development Commission recommends the approval of Petition 65-02. On a motion to recommend approval, subject to the following conditions, the vote was four(4) yes and zero (0)no: 1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance prepared by John Loete, and dated November 6, 2002. 2. Substantial conformance to the Site Plan prepared by Postl—Yore and Associates, and dated October 11, 2002. 3. Substantial conformance to the Landscape Plan prepared by Postl — Yore and Associates, and dated October 11, 2002. 4. Substantial Conformance to the Floor Plan prepared by Postl—Yore and Associates, and dated October 11, 2002. 5. Substantial Conformance to the Elevations prepared by Postl—Yore and Associates, and dated October 11, 2002. 6. Full conformance with the commercial operations yard standards. 7. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances. 7 . r Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission tom* Petition 65-02 November 18, 2002 Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition 65-02 was adopted. D id Kaptain, Chairm Pro Tem Planning and Development Commission // David undland, Secreta Planning and Development Commission 8