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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG84-04 ellbk Ordinance No. G84-04 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM CF COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT TO PORI PLANNED OFFICE RESEARCH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (750 South State Street) WHEREAS,written application has been made for a map amendment from CF Community Facility District to PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District, in order to permit the establishment of a new building; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission 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 Planning and Development Commission. 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 August 2, 2004, 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 I 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 PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District the following described property: That part of the southeast quarter of section 23, township 41 north, range 8 east of the third principal meridian. described as follows: commencing at the intersection of the west line of the aforesaid southeast quarter of section 23 with the southerly right of way line of the U.S.Route 20 by—pass;thence south 00 degrees 09 minutes 40 seconds west. along aforesaid west line of the southeast quarter. a distance of 797.77 feet for the point of beginning; thence south 86 degrees 33 minutes 51 seconds east, a distance of 564.68 feet; thence north 03 degrees 31 minutes 48 seconds east, a distance of 820.00 feet to thence south 88 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds east, along said southerly right of way line, a distance of 1123.09 feet; thence southeasterly, along said southerly right of way line,being along a curve to the right, having a radius of 959.76 feet, chord bearing of south 72 degrees 47 minutes 03 seconds east, an arc distance of 208.78 feet;thence south 66 degrees 33 minutes 09 seconds east, along said southerly right of way line, tangent to the last described curve. a distance of 4.20 feet; thence southeasterly, along said southerly right of way line,being along a curve to the left,having a radius of 3029.48 feet, c: bearing of south 70 degrees 50 minutes 57 seconds east, an arc distance of 454.37 feet to the westerly right of way line of state route no. 31; thence south 00 degrees 42 minutes 08 seconds east, along said westerly right of way line, a distance of 188.74 feet; thence south 05 degrees 17 minutes 58 seconds west, along said westerly right of way line, a distance of 601.06 feet; thence southwesterly, along said westerly right of way line, being along a curve to the right, having a radius of 3241.17 feet,chord bearing of south 11 degrees 18 minutes 04 seconds west,an arc distance of 679.01 feet;thence south 21 degrees 43 minutes 17 seconds west,along said westerly right of way line, a distance of 96.27 feet; thence south 20 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds west, along said westerly right of way line, a distance of 68.38 feet to a jog in said westerly line; thence north 69 degrees 35 minutes 38 seconds west,along said jog,a distance of 30.00 feet;thence south 20 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds west along said westerly right of way line, a distance of 20.00 feet to a jog in said westerly right of way line; thence south 69 degrees 35 minutes 38 seconds east,along said jog,a distance of 30.00 feet;thence south 20 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds west, along said westerly right of way line, a distance of 5.4o feet; thence south 40 degrees 51 minutes 13 seconds west,along said westerly right of way line a distance of 49.38 feet; thence south 65 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds west, along said westerly right of way line, a distance of 27.00 feet; thence south 22 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds west,along said westerly right of way line,a distance of 107.73 feet; thence south 28 degrees 49 minutes 52 seconds east, along said westerly right of way line,a distance of 32.11 feet;thence north 84 degrees 37 minutes 06 seconds west, a distance of 1110.23 feet to a point hereafter referred to as point"a"; thence continuing north 84 degrees 37 minutes 06 seconds west, a distance of 557.75 feet; thence north 86 decrees 41 minutes 37 seconds west,a distance of 344.06 feet to the aforesaid west line of the southeast quarter of section 23;thence north 00 degrees 09 minutes 40 seconds east,along said west line. a distance of 1165.55 feet to the point of beginning,excepting therefrom that part of aforesaid southeast quarter of section 23 described as follows: commencing at the aforesaid point "a"; thence north 05 degrees 22 minutes 54 seconds east, a distance of 422.29 feet; thence south 79 degrees 01 minutes 05 seconds east, a distance of 78.55 feet for the point of beginning of exception;thence north 79 degrees 01 minutes 05 seconds west,along the last described course and said line extended westerly. a distance of 461.30 feet; thence north 10 degrees 58 minutes 55 seconds east, a distance of 394.97 feet; thence south 79 degrees 01 minutes 05 seconds east, a distance of 357.62 feet; thence south 10 degrees 58 minutes 55 seconds west, a distance of 284.28 feet; thence south 79 degrees 01 minutes 05 seconds east, a distance of 103.68 feet; thence south 10 degrees 58 minutes 55 seconds west,a distance of 110.70 feet to the point of beginning. containing 90.00 acres more or less. also a 66.00 foot wide ingress. egress, and utility easement over that part of aforesaid southeast quarter of section 23 described as follows: beginning at aforesaid point"a"; thence north 05 degrees 22 minutes 54 seconds east. a distance of 422.29 feet; thence north 79 degrees 01 minutes 05 seconds west. a distance of 66.32 feet; thence south 05 degrees 22 minutes 54 seconds west, a distance of 428.76 feet to the intersection with a line that bears north 86 degrees 41 minutes 37 seconds west from the point of rbeginning of said easement: thence south 86 degrees 41 minutes 37 seconds east, along said line, a distance of 66.00 feet to the point of beginning of said easement, situated in the city of Elgin,Kane County,Illinois and containing 90.00 acres more or less. Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby grants the rezoning from CF District to PORI District for the property commonly known as 750 South State Street, and legally described above, which shall be designed, developed, and operated subject to the following provisions: A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the PORI Office Research Industrial District is to provide a planned industrial environment that fosters a sense of place and destination within a coordinated campus or park setting, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60, Planned Developments. A PORI zoning district is most similar to, but departs from the standard requirements of the ORI zoning district. B. Supplementary Regulations. Any word or phrase contained within this ordinance followed by the symbol "[SRI" shall be subject to the definitions and the additional interpretive requirements provided in Chapter 19.90, Supplementary Regulations, of the EMC. The exclusion of such symbol shall not exempt such word or phrase from the applicable supplementary regulation. C. General Provisions. hi this PORI District,the use and development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.05,General Provisions,of the EMC,as may be amended from time to time. D. Zoning Districts Generally. In this PORI District, the use and development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.07,Zoning Districts of the EMC, as may be amended from time to time. E. Location and Size of Districts. Planned industrial districts should be located in substantial conformance to the official comprehensive plan. The amount of land necessary to constitute a separate planned industrial 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. No departure from the required minimum size of a planned industrial district shall be granted by the City Council. Land Use. In this PORI District,the only land uses allowed shall be those land uses allowed as permitted uses in the ORI Office Research Industrial District, pursuant to Chapter 19.40.130 Land Use, of the EMC, as amended, with the addition of SIC 2068 Salted and Roasted Nuts and Seeds Manufacturing, 2032 (canned specialties); 2033 (canned fruits, vegetables,preserves,jams and jellies);2034(dried and dehydrated fruits and vegetables and soup mixes); 2035 (pickled fruits and vegetables, vegetable sauces, and seasonings); 2041 (flour and other grain mill products); 2043 (cereal breakfast foods); 2045 (prepared flour mixes and doughs); 2051 (bread and other bakery products, except cookies and crackers); t.. 2052 (cookies and crackers); 2061 (cane sugar, except refining); 2063 (beet sugar); 2064 (candy and other confectionary products); 2066 (chocolate and cocoa products); 2067 (chewing gum); 2087 (flavoring extracts and flavoring syrups, not elsewhere classified); (2095 (roasted coffee); 2096 (potato chips, corn chips and similar snacks); and 2098 (macaroni, spaghetti, vermicelli and noodles) to the permitted use list. F. Site Design. In this PORI District,the site design regulations shall be as required in the ORI Office Research Industrial District,pursuant to Chapter 19.40.135 Site Design,of the EMC, as may be amended from time to time. The development of land and structures shall be in substantial conformance with the following: \ 1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,submitted by John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc., and dated July 19, 2004. 2. Substantial conformance to the Site Plan (Preliminary Progress Print), prepared by Heitman Architects, Inc., and dated June 30, 2004,with revisions as required by the Community Development Group. 3. Substantial conformance to the Site Plan and Tabulation Table Sheet P-1,submitted by John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc., and dated June 30, 2004, with revisions as required by the Community Development Group. e" 4. Substantial conformance to the Building Elevation,prepared by Heitman Architects, Inc., and dated March 19, 2004. 5. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances. G. Off-Street Parking. In this PORI District, off street parking shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.45, Off Street Parking, of the EMC, as amended. H. Off-Street Loading. In this PORI District, off street loading shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.47, Off Street Loading, of the EMC, as amended. Signs.In this PORI District, signs shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.50, Signs of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. The development administrator may require, and may approve signs not otherwise provided by this title in support of the development. J. Amendments. In this PORI District, application for text and map amendments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.55,Amendments.A text and map amendment may be requested by an individual lot or property owner for a zoning lot without necessitating that all other property owners in this PORI zoning district authorize such an application. r K. Planned Developments. . In this PORI zoning district,the use and development of the land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60,Planned Developments of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,as amended. A conditional use for a planned development may be requested by an individual lot or property owner for a zoning lot without requiring an amendment to this PORI zoning district and without necessitating that all other property owners in this PORI zoning district authorize such an application. L. Conditional Uses. In this PORI zoning district, the use and development of the land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.65 Conditional Uses of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,as amended.A conditional use may be requested by an individual lot or property owner for a zoning lot without requiring an amendment to this PORI zoning district and without necessitating that all other property owners in this PORI zoning district authorize such an application. M. Variations. In this PORI District,the use and development of the land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.70,Variations of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. Any of the requirements of this ordinance may be varied by petition of a lot or property owner for a zoning lot without requiring an amendment to this PORI zoning district and without necessitating that all other property owners in this PORI zoning district authorize such an application. N. Subdivisions—Generally. The subdivision of the subject property and development thereof shall comply with the subdivision regulations of the city,as amended,and the Plat Act of the State of Illinois. eglik O. Appeals. Any requirement, determination, or interpretation associated with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance maybe appealed subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.75,Appeals of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,as amended. Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage in the manner provided by law. Ed Schock, ayor Presented: September 22, 2004 Passed: September 22, 2004 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Recorded: September 23, 2004 Published: Attest: Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk August 2, 2004 FINDINGS OF FACT Planning and Development Commission City of Elgin, Illinois SUBJECT Consideration of Petition 53-04 Requesting a Map Amendment from CF Community Facility District to PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District, and Requesting Preliminary Plat Approval;Property Located at 750 South State Street by John B. Sanfilippo and the City of Elgin,as Applicants, and the State of Illinois, as Owner. BACKGROUND Requested Action: Map Amendment Current Zoning: CF Community Facility District ARC Arterial Road Corridor District r Proposed Zoning: PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District ARC Arterial Road Corridor District Intended Use: Salted and Roasted Nuts and Seeds Manufacturing Property Location: 750 South State Street Applicant: John B. Sanfilippo and the City of Elgin Owner: State of Illinois 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. Environmental Map (see attached) Exhibit A Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 53-04 August 2, 2004 Site Photos (see attached) F. Statement of Purpose and Conformance (see attached) G. Development Plan (see attached) H. Draft PORI Ordinance (see attached) BACKGROUND An application has been filed by John B. Sanfilippo and the City of Elgin requesting a map amendment from CF Community Facility District to PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District. The property is located at 750 South State Street(see Exhibits A, B, C, D, E, and F). The applicant is proposing to subdivide the subject property, demolish several buildings, and construct a new building which will be used as a salted and roasted nuts and seeds manufacturing facility.The new facility will consist of an office containing approximately 98,506 square feet,and a warehouse containing approximately 1,059,709 square feet with 58 exterior docks(see Exhibits 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 53-04 on August 2, 2004. The applicant testified at the public hearing and presented evidence in support of the application. No objectors were present. The Community Development Group submitted a Map Amendment Review, dated July 22, 2004. 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 an irregularly shaped parcel containing approximately 80.73 acres of land. The property is currently developed with the Elgin Mental Health facility campus. elimk Topography on the site ranges from a high point of 755 feet near the north portion of the property, to a low point of 725 feet near the southeast portion of the subject property, for a 2 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 53-04 August 2, 2004 r maximum relief of 30 feet. There are several stands of mature trees located on the subject property,many of which will be preserved by the applicant during the redevelopment of this property. 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. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the sewer and water standard. The property will be served by municipal sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water services. 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 maybe suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the traffic and parking standard. The subject property is located on South State Street,with frontage on US Route 20. South State Street is a regional arterial road serving the east side of Elgin US Route 20 is a limited access arterial road serving the greater metropolitan area. A traffic study is currently being performed.Access to the subject property will be provided via two signalized intersections located on State Street. A new road connecting the Elgin Sports Complex to South State Street is also proposed. Off street 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 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: `B"Residential District 1950: "A"Residential District 1960: "A"Residential District 1962: R-2 Single Family Residence District "'' 1992: R-2 Single Family Residence District Present: CF Community Facility District ARC Arterial Road Corridor District 3 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 53-04 August 2, 2004 r The subject property is currently used as a mental health center,which is a permitted use in the CF Community Facility District. 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. Located to the north of the subject property is US Route 20. Further north is a RC 3 Residence Conservation District, developed with residential uses. The areas to the west, east and south of the subject property are zoned CF Community Facility District and have developed with government services,community facilities,and a municipal park. 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 area that has developed primarily with community facility uses.The US Route 20 right-of-way provides a substantial buffer from the residential area located on the north side of US Route 20. 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. The purpose of the PORI Office Research Industrial District is to provide a planned industrial environment that fosters a sense of place and destination within a coordinated campus or park setting, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60, Planned Developments. A PORI zoning district is most similar to,but departs from the standard requirements of the ORI zoning district. The purpose and intent of the ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District is to promote and facilitate the implementation of the objectives, policies, and strategies of the City of Elgin Comprehensive Plan. The ARC zoning district is a zoning overlay district,and accordingly, a property located within the district shall also be subject to the regulations of the underlying (Ph zoning district in which it is located. In general, the purpose and intent of the provision for planned developments is to accommodate unique development situations. For planned development districts, the 4 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 53-04 August 2, 2004 r 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. 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 PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District. The proposed development is ideally suited for the subject property due to its location on a regional transportation network. The applicant is proposing to incorporate many of the historic elements of the existing campus into the design of the proposed facility, such as fencing, architectural style, and the preservation of a significant number of mature trees. A stormwater control facility is planned for the site which will be designed as an aesthetic ramenity. 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"Community Facilities,"by the 1983 Comprehensive Plan. The current designation was put in place to recognize the existing land use and it was not anticipated that the use would change in the foreseeable future.The State of Illinois has scaled back the current mental health center,and no longer has a need for the entire property. 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. There are numerous stands of mature trees located on the subject property. The developer intends to preserve many of the mature trees along the State Street corridor to maintain the natural setting. 5 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 53-04 August 2, 2004 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. 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 Elgin Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is requesting the following departures from the standard requirements of the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District: 1. 19.45.135 (E.2.a)—Vehicle Use Area Street Setback. For a zoning lot of the size of the subject property in the ORI District, a parking lot is required to be setback a minimum of 63 feet from a street. The applicant is proposing to locate a parking lot 50 feet from the proposed Fisher Drive(a 21%departure). 2. 19.50—Signs. In the ORI District,the maximum number of freestanding signs is limited to 1 per principal building, not to exceed 10 feet in height and 80 square feet in surface area. Additionally, the maximum number of wall signs is limited to 2 signs per street facing elevation, not to exceed a total of 80 square feet of surface area. The applicant is contemplating departures from the sign ordinance. Specifically,the applicant is proposing 1 campus monument sign, 3 campus entry signs,up to 8 directional signs,up to 6 wall signs, and a clock tower structure. 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. The proposed development is ideally suited for the subject property due to its location on a regional transportation network. The applicant is proposing to incorporate many of the historic elements of the existing campus into the design of the proposed facility, such as fencing, architectural style, and the 6 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 53-04 August 2, 2004 preservation of a significant number of mature trees.A stormwater control facility is planned for the site which will be designed as an aesthetic amenity. 2. Comprehensive Plan.The subject property is designated as"Community Facilities," by the 1983 Comprehensive Plan. The current designation was put in place to recognize the existing land use and it was not anticipated that the use would change in the foreseeable future. The State of Illinois has scaled back the current mental health center, and no longer has a need for the entire property. 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 hereby recommends the approval of Petition 53-04.On a motion to recommend approval,subject to the following conditions,the vote was seven(7)yes and zero (0)no: 1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,submitted by John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc., and dated July 19, 2004. 2. Substantial conformance to the Site Plan(Preliminary Progress Print), prepared by Heitman Architects,Inc., and dated June 30,2004,with revisions as required by the Community Development Group. 3. Substantial conformance to the Site Plan and Tabulation Table Sheet P-1,submitted by John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc., and dated June 30, 2004, with revisions as required by the Community Development Group. 4. Substantial conformance to the Building Elevation,prepared by Heitman Architects, Inc., and dated March 19, 2004. 5. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances. 7 Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission Petition 53-04 August 2, 2004 r Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition 53-04 was adopted. Respectfully submitted: John Hurlbut, Chairman Planning and Development Commission Jan Ward, Secretary Planning and Development Commission r r 8