HomeMy WebLinkAboutG62-06 (2) Ordinance No. G62-06
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PERSONNEL SUPPLY SERVICE
(10 Douglas Avenue)
WHEREAS, written application has been made requesting conditional use approval for a
personnel supply service in the CC1 Center City District at 10 Douglas 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, dated July 19, 2006, 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 to permit the operation of a personnel supply
service in the CC1 Center City District at 10 Douglas Avenue and legally described as follows:
The Northerly 31 Feet, as measured along the East Line, of Lot 4 in Block 19
of James T. Gifford's Plat of Elgin, on the East side of Fox River, in the City
of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois (Property commonly known as 10 Douglas
Avenue).
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,
submitted by Loren Fuller, dated June 22, 2006.
2. Substantial conformance to the Floor Plan for the proposed personnel supply
service, submitted by Loren Fuller, dated June 22, 2006.
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.
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Ed Schock, Mayor
eink Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest`:
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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July 19, 2006
FINDINGS OF FACT
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board City of Elgin,Illinois
SUBJECT
Consideration of Petition 59-06 Requesting Conditional Use Approval for a Personnel Supply
Service in the CC1 Center City District;Property Located at 10 Douglas Avenue;by Loren Fuller as
Applicant and Owner.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Requested Action: Conditional Use Approval
Current Zoning: CC1 Center City District
Existing Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Personnel Supply Service
Property Location: 10 Douglas Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Loren Fuller
Staff Coordinator: Lydia Treganza, Associate Planner
LIST OF EXHIBITS
A. Location Map (see attached)
B. Zoning Map (see attached)
C. Parcel Map (see attached)
D. Aerial Photo (see attached)
E. Environmental Map (see attached)
F. Site Photos (see attached)
G. Statement of Purpose and Conformance (see attached)
EXHIBIT A
Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
rw. Petition 59-06 July 19, 2006
H. Floor Plan (see attached)
I. Conditional Use Ordinance (see attached)
J. Standards for Conditional Uses (see attached)
BACKGROUND
An application has been filed by Loren Fuller requesting conditional use approval for a personnel
supply service, in the CCl Center City District. The subject property is located at 10 Douglas
Avenue(see exhibits A,B, C, D, E, and F).
The applicant proposes to establish a personnel supply service that assists clients who are seeking
employment by providing job placement assistance for technical, clerical, professional and light
industrial work. The personnel supply service interviews and recruits candidates for both temporary
and permanent, part-time and full-time, employment positions. It is the responsibility of the
employees to have their own means of transportation to and from assigned work locations. The
majority of clients will be paid on a weekly basis, at the job sites. When necessary, however,
employees may pick up their checks from the office.
The personnel supply service will occupy 1,680 square feet of floor area in an existing building.
Conditional use approval must be granted prior to the establishment of the personnel supply service
at the subject property(see exhibits G, H, and 1).
GENERAL FINDINGS
After due notice, as required by law, the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board held a public
hearing in consideration of Petition 59-06 on July 19, 2006. The applicant testified at the public
hearing and presented documentary evidence in support of the application. No public testimony was
presented. The Community Development Group submitted a Conditional Use Review,dated July 7,
2006.
The Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board has made the following general findings.
A. Zoning History Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
conditional use with respect to the length of time the property has remained undeveloped or
unused in its current zoning district.
elk Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to
the length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused in its current zoning
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district.
The subject property was zoned as follows for the years listed:
1927: F Business District
1950: E Business District
1960: E Business District
1962: B-2 Business District
1992: B-2 Business District
Present: CCl Center City District
Approval of the proposed personnel supply service as a conditional use will allow Evolution
Staffing to locate their business in downtown Elgin and to occupy a currently vacant
storefront.
B. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Standard. The suitability of the subject property for
the intended conditional use with respect to consistency and compatibility with surrounding
land use and zoning.
row Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to
consistency and compatibility with surrounding land use and zoning.
The subject property is located within the CC 1 Center City District. This area has developed
with offices, retail and commercial service uses, restaurants, and upper floor apartment
dwellings.
C. Trend of Development.The suitability of the subject property for the intended conditional
use with respect to its 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 conditional use with respect to the
trend of development standard.
The subject property is located within Elgin's center city. The trend is for the continued
occupancy of buildings within this core district with offices, retail and commercial service
uses, restaurants, and upper floor apartment dwellings.
D. Zoning District Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
conditional use 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 conditional use with respect to
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the length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused in its current zoning
district.
The purpose of the CC 1 Center City District is to facilitate the implementation of the official
comprehensive plan for the center city,as focused on a distinctive sub-area of the city with a
common urban fabric. The CC1 zoning district provides for a concentration of finance,
service, retail, civic, office, and cultural uses in addition to complementary uses such as
hotels, entertainment and housing. The development standards are intended to encourage a
mix of activity in the area while providing for quality development that maintains a sense of
history, human scale and pedestrian-oriented character. The proposed personnel supply
service is an appropriate business for the downtown CC1 zoning district.
E. Site Characteristics Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
conditional use 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 conditional use with respect to
the site characteristics standard.
elk The subject property is developed with a two story brick building. The first floor of the
building is currently vacant. The entire second floor of the building contains one dwelling
unit with approximately 2,000 square feet of floor area.
F. Sewer and Water Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
conditional use 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 conditional use with respect to
the sewer and water standard.
The subject property is served by municipal water and sanitary sewer.
G. Traffic and Parking Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
conditional use 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 conditional use with respect to
the traffic and parking standard.
The subject property is located on Douglas Avenue. Douglas Avenue provides access to
rik adjoining businesses and facilitates traffic movement through the downtown area.
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Uses located within the CC1 district are not required to provide off-street parking. There are
municipal parking lots within close proximity to the subject property.
H. Comprehensive Plan Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
conditional use with respect to conformance to the goals, objectives, and policies of the
official comprehensive plan.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to
the Comprehensive Plan Standard.
The subject property is designated as "Community Mixed-Use Center" by the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Design Guidelines dated 2005. Downtown Elgin functions as a
unique community mixed-use center within the planning area. It is the historic and
traditional heart of the community. Recommended land uses include a compatible mix of
residential, employment, educational, civic, and office uses, combined with a cultural and
entertainment center focus that extends activities throughout the day. Pedestrian,bicycle,
transit and vehicular circulation systems are coordinated and efficient. Streets and places are
designed to encourage pedestrian activity. Buildings and structures of historic or
architectural value are maintained in active service,where feasible. The proposed personnel
supply service use is consistent with this designated Comprehensive Plan Standard.
Location,Design,and Operation Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the
intended conditional use with respect to it being located, designed, and operated so as to
promote the purpose and intent of this title and chapter.
Findings: The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to it
being located,designed,and operated so as to promote the purpose and intend of the zoning
ordinance.
No evidence has been submitted or found that the proposed conditional use will be located,
designed,or operated in a manner that will exercise undue detrimental influence on itself or
surrounding property.
A personnel supply service is classified as a conditional use in the CC 1 Center City District.
The intent of the conditional use process is to ensure the protection of public health, safety
and welfare. The proposed business conforms to the purpose and intent of this regulation.
The personnel supply service interviews and recruits candidates for part-time and full time
employment positions. The staffing business does not transport employees to jobs or allow
clients who are awaiting placement to remain at their office or to loiter on-site.
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS,UNRESOLVED ISSUES, AND ALTERNATIVES
The Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board has developed or identified the following findings,
unresolved issues, and alternatives:
A. Findings.
1. Positive Attributes. The subject property is located in a CC1 Center City District.
Approval of the proposed personnel supply service as a conditional use will allow
Evolution Staffing locate their business within a currently vacant storefront in
downtown Elgin. The proposed land use will occupy a currently vacant storefront.
The staffing business will provide a service that assists clients who are seeking
employment in technical, clerical,professional and light industrial positions.
2. Location, Design, and Operation. A personnel supply service is classified as a
conditional use in the CC1 Center City District. The intent of the conditional use
process is to ensure the protection of public health, safety and welfare. The proposed
business conforms to the purpose and intent of this regulation. The personnel supply
service interviews and recruits candidates for part-time and full time employment
positions. The staffing business does not transport employees to jobs or allow clients
who are awaiting placement to remain at their office or to loiter on-site.
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.
DECISION
On a motion to recommend approval,subject to the following conditions,the vote was()yes and ()
no:
1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,submitted by Loren
Fuller, dated June 22, 2006.
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2. Substantial conformance to the Floor Plan for the proposed personnel service,submitted by
Loren Fuller, dated June 22, 2006.
3. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
Therefore, the motion to recommend approval was adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Langlois,Acting Chairman
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
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, Secretary
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
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el,, Ordinance No. G63-06
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEE GROUP OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has heretofore ratified and approved
negotiated settlements reached by the City of Elgin and the Public Services Employee Group;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has agreed to implement a new salary
plan for the Public Services Employee Group.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That there is hereby established the following schedule of standard hourly,
monthly and annual salary ranges for the Public Services Employee Group.
Official Public Services "L" Group Salary Plan
Pay Step Step Step Step Step Step Step
Position Title Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Water Relief Operator I 634 $22.8667 $24.5001 $26.1335 $27.7668 $29.4002 $31.0335 $32.6669
$3,964 $4,247 $4,530 $4,813 $5,096 $5,379 $5,662
$47,563 $50,960 $54,358 $57,755 $61,152 $64,550 $67,947
Engineering Inspector 633 $21.7778 $23.3334 $24.8890 $26.4446 $28.0002 $29.5557 $31.1113
Instrumentation Service $3,775 $4,044 $4,314 $4,584 $4,853 $5,123 $5,393
Worker $45,298 $48,534 $51,769 $55,005 $58,240 $61,476 $64,711
Water Treatment
Operator I
Automotive Mechanic 631 $20.9451 $22.4412 $23.9374 $25.4334 $26,929 $28.4255 $29.9217
Crew Leader-Sewer $3,630 $3,890 $4,149 $4,408 $4,668 $4,927 $5,186
Crew Leader-Streets $43,566 $46,678 $49,790 $52,901 $56,013 $59,125 $62,237
Crew Leader-Traffic
Control
Crew Leader-Water
Distribution
Electrical Worker-
Water
Electrical Worker-
Public Works
Horticulturalist
Land Management
Crew Leader
elk Arborist 628 $19.6203 $21.0219 $22.4233 $23.8247 $25.2261 $26.6275 $28.0290
Cement Worker $3,401 $3,644 $3,887 $4,130 $4,373 $4,615 $4,858
Water Maintenance $40,810 $43,726 $46,641 $49,555 $52,470 $55,385 $58,300
Mechanic
Equipment Operator- 626 $18.8192 $20.1633 $21.5077 $22.8517 $24.1961 $25.5403 $26.8844
Sewers $3,262 $3,495 $3,728 $3,961 $4,194 $4,427 $4,660
Equipment Operator- $39,144 $41,940 $44,736 $47,532 $50,328 $53,124 $55,920
Streets
Equipment Operator-
Water Distribution
Water Treatment
Operator II
Automotive Service 624 $18.0558 $19.3452 $20.6351 $21.9249 $23.2144 $24.5043 $25.7939
Worker $3,130 $3,353 $3,577 $3,800 $4,024 $4,247 $4,471
Cemetery Lead Worker $37,556 $40,238 $42,921 $45,604 $48,286 $50,969 $53,651
Electrical Worker II
Golf Course Mechanic
Greens Worker
Land Management
Maint.Technician
Land Management
Mechanic
Signs Lead Worker
Sports Complex Lead
Worker
Utility Locator
Water Distribution
Inspector
Water Service Person
Land Management Zoo 623 $17.7277 $18.9939 $20.2601 $21.5264 $22.7927 $24.0590 $25.3252
Grounds Worker $3,073 $3,292 $3,512 $3,731 $3,951 $4,170 $4,390
Land Management $36,874 $39,507 $42,141 $44,775 $47,409 $50,043 $52,677
Grounds Worker
Land Management
Safety Inspector
Utility Worker-Sewers
Utility Worker-Streets
Utility Worker-Traffic
Utility Worker-Water
Dist.
Water Meter Servicer
Water Treatment
Laborer
Water Meter Maint. 620 $16.6993 $17.8922 $19.0849 $20.2777 $21.4706 $22.6633 $23.8561
Person $2,895 $3,101 $3,308 $3,515 $3,722 $3,928 $4,135
Water Laboratory Asst. $34,735 $37,216 $39,697 $42,178 $44,659 $47,140 $49,621
Service Maintenance
Laborer-Water
Golf Landscape 613 $14.4283 $15.4588 $16.4894 $17.5199 $18.5506 $19.5810 $20.6117
Specialist $2,501 $2,680 $2,858 $3,037 $3,215 $3,394 $3,573
Land Management $30,011 $32,154 $34,298 $36,441 $38,585 $40,729 $42,872
Grounds Laborer
Section 2. That all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect as of December 25, 2005.
d Schock, ayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk