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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG76-18 Ordinance No. G76-18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORI PLANNED OFFICE RESEARCH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. G41-16 (2451 Bath Road) WHEREAS, the territory herein described has been classified in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District and is subject to the requirements of Ordinance No. G41-16; and WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District Ordinance No. G41-16 to allow for the construction of a new approximately 325,020-square foot office and warehouse building on the property commonly known as 2451 Bath Road, and to amend the list of permitted use on the Southern Developable Area as described by Ordinance No. G41-16; and WHEREAS, the zoning lot containing the premises at 2451 Bath Road is legally described in Ordinance No. G41-16 (the "Subject Property"); and WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing concerning said application on December 3, 2018, following due notice including by publication; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission have submitted their Findings of Fact concerning said application; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of said application, subject to the conditions articulated below; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, has reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS, zoning, including, but not limited to, this ordinance granting an amendment to the PORI Planed Office Research Industrial District pertains to the government and affairs of the city. 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 December 3, 2018, and the recommendations made by the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A. Section 2. That Section 3. G. 1. c. of Ordinance No. G41-16, which regulates "Land Use, Southern Developable Area Only" in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District of the Subject Property, is hereby amended to include the following additional permitted use with the Agricultural division: c. Agricultural division: "Crop Services (072)", including exclusively soybeans, wheat, or hay. Section 3. That Section 3. I. of Ordinance No. G41-16, which regulates "Site Design, Northern Developable Area Only" in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District of the Subject Property, is hereby amended to include the following conditions within this PORI zoning district: 1. Substantial conformance to the Development Application submitted by Scannell Properties, LLC, as applicant, and David Huang, as property owner, received September 20, 2018, and supporting documents including: a. Undated Statement of Purpose and Conformance in Support of Map Amendment for 2451 Bath Road, received September 20, 2018; b. A letter regarding PUD Amendment 2451 Bath Road Project and Remainder Property, Elgin, Illinois, from Lee and Associates of Illinois, LLC, dated October 26, 2018; c. ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated August 14, 2018, last revised September 13, 2018; d. Floor Plan Sheet 7 of 9; prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; e. Five sheet site plan set titled "2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; f. Six sheet landscape plan set titled "Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; g. Undated and untitled elevations plan, received October 26, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; h. Site Plan-Photometrics Sheets E1.1, E1.2, E1.3, and E1.4, prepared by William L. Teeter, PE, dated September 21, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; i. Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois Monument Sign Detail Sheet 9 of 9, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; and j. Proposed Improvements for 2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois engineering plans, prepared by Manhard Consulting, Ltd, dated September 6, 2018, - 2 - last revised November 2, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer. In the event of any conflict between such documents and the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances, the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances shall supersede and control. 2. A departure is hereby granted to construct the vehicle use area with the minimum street yard setback of 19.8 feet from the east property line along Capitol Street, and minimum 39 feet from the south property line along future extension of Holmes Road in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled"2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin,Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; and b. Proposed Improvements for 2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois engineering plans, prepared by Manhard Consulting, Ltd, dated September 6, 2018, last revised November 2, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer. 3. A departure is hereby granted to construct a commercial operations yard in the street yard along the future extension of Holmes Road in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled"2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; b. Six sheet landscape plan set titled"Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; and c. Proposed Improvements for 2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois engineering plans, prepared by Manhard Consulting, Ltd, dated September 6, 2018, last revised November 2, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer. 4. A departure is hereby granted to screen the commercial operations yard with only the landscape screening in substantial conformance to the following: a. Six sheet landscape plan set titled"Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. 5. A departure is hereby granted to install a maximum six-foot high, open-design, black, aluminum ornamental fence in the street yard along the future extension of Holmes Road in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled"2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; - 3 - 6. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of the vehicle use area without the minimum required interior landscape yards on the north and south sides of the building in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled"2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin,Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; b. Six sheet landscape plan set titled"Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; and c. Proposed Improvements for 2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois engineering plans, prepared by Manhard Consulting, Ltd, dated September 6, 2018, last revised November 2, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer. 7. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Section 4. That Section 3. J. of Ordinance No. G41-16, which regulates "Site Design, Southern Developable Area Only, More than 500 Feet from Randall Road" in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District of the Subject Property, is hereby amended to include the following condition within this PORI zoning district: b. The construction of any type of structure, permanent or temporary, for the agricultural use "Crop Services (072)" is not permitted. Section 5. That Section 3. K. of Ordinance No. G41-16, which regulates"Site Design, Southern Developable Area Only, Within 500 Feet of Randall Road, AB Use"in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District of the Subject Property, is hereby amended to include the following condition within this PORI zoning district: b. The construction of any type of structure, permanent or temporary, for the agricultural use "Crop Services (072)" is not permitted. Section 6. That Section 3. Q. of Ordinance No. G41-16, which regulates"Signs"in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District of the Subject Property, is hereby amended to include the following conditions within this PORI zoning district: 1. A departure is hereby granted to permit the installation of three monument graphics on the property commonly known as 2451 Bath Road in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled"2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; b. Six sheet landscape plan set titled"Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; and - 4 - c. Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois Monument Sign Detail Sheet 9 of 9, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. 2. A departure is hereby granted to construct three monument graphics with the maximum sign surface area of 109.3 square feet each, and in substantial conformance to the following: a. Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois Monument Sign Detail Sheet 9 of 9, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. Section 7. That except as amended herein,the use and development of the subject property shall be controlled pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. G41-16. In the event of any conflict between this ordinance and Ordinance No. G41-16, this ordinance and associated documents shall control and prevail. Section 8. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage in the manner provided by law. h €"- Cf-4(-A‘ David J. Ka in, ayor Presented: December 19, 2018 Passed: December 19, 2018 Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0 ; `_ :, Recorded: December 19, 2018 . Published: December 20, 2018 :. v,' At est. wix,,,IA„ -�^ ''�,pry:. M �_ .' Ali • �� imberly Dewis, • Clerk - 5 - EXHIBIT A December 3, 2018 RECOMMENDATION & FINDINGS OF FACT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF ELGIN, IL OVERVIEW Provided herein are the written findings and recommendation of the Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding Petition 44-18, an application by Scannell Properties, LLC, as applicant, and David Huang, as property owner, are requesting approval of an amendment to the existing PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District Ordinance No. G41-16 with departures from (1) Section 19.40.135 of the Elgin Municipal Code, "Site Design",specifically to reduce the minimum required vehicle use area setbacks from the east and south street lot lines, (2) Sections 19.90.015, "Definitions and Regulations" and 19.12.600, "Obstructions in Yards", specifically to allow a commercial operations yard in the street yard, (3) Section 19.90.015, "Definitions and Regulations", specifically to allow a commercial operations yard with no screening by a "solid fence [SR]", (4) Section 19.90.015, "Definitions and Regulations", specifically to allow a 6-foot high fence in the street yard, (5) Section 19.12.720, "Landscape Yards", specifically to reduce the minimum total area of a required interior landscape yard, (6) Section 19.50.070, "Monument Graphics", specifically to increase the number of permitted monument graphics, and (7) Section 19.50.070, "Monument Graphics", specifically to increase the maximum surface area of a monument graphic,all of which are necessary to construct a new office and warehouse building with accessory parking and storage for semi-trucks and trailers, and to amend the list of permitted uses to include "Crop services (072)", specifically soybeans, wheat, and/or hay, all on the property commonly known as 2451 Bath Road. The property is zoned PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District. GENERAL INFORMATION Petition Number: 44-18 Property Location: 2451 Bath Road Requested Action: Amendment to Planned Development Current Zoning: PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District established by Ordinance No. G41-16 Proposed Zoning: No change. (PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District) Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Office and warehousing Applicant: Scannell Properties, LLC Owner David Huang Staff Coordinator: Damir Latinovic, AICP, Senior Planner Exhibits Attached: A. Aerial/Location Map B. Zoning Map C. Parcel Map D. Site Location E. Development Application and Attachments F. Draft Ordinance BACKGROUND Scannell Properties, LLC, as applicant, and David Huang, as property owner, are requesting approval of an amendment to the existing PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District Ordinance No. G41-16 with departures from (1) Section 19.40.135 of the Elgin Municipal Code, "Site Design",specifically to reduce the minimum required vehicle use area setbacks from the east and south street lot lines, (2) Sections 19.90.015, "Definitions and Regulations" and 19.12.600, "Obstructions in Yards", specifically to allow a commercial operations yard in the street yard, (3) Section 19.90.015, "Definitions and Regulations", specifically to allow a commercial operations yard with no screening by a "solid fence [SR]", (4) Section 19.90.015, "Definitions and Regulations", specifically to allow a 6-foot high fence in the street yard, (5) Section 19.12.720, "Landscape Yards", specifically to reduce the minimum total area of a required interior landscape yard, (6) Section 19.50.070, "Monument Graphics", specifically to increase the number of permitted monument graphics, and (7) Section 19.50.070, "Monument Graphics", specifically to increase the maximum surface area of a monument graphic,all of which are necessary to construct a new office and warehouse building with accessory parking and storage for semi-trucks and trailers, and to amend the list of permitted uses to include "Crop services (072)", specifically soybeans, wheat, and/or hay, all on the property commonly known as 2451 Bath Road. The 58-acre property known as the "Huang Property" is located at the northwest corner of Big - 2 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 Timber Road and N. Randall Road. In 2016, the City approved a planned development for the Huang Property establishing the Northern Developable Area and the Southern Developable Area, which are separated by an approximately 11-acre tree conservation area. The 20.8-acre property known as the "Northern Developable Area" is located at the southwest corner of Bath Road and Capitol Street, and is currently vacant. The approximately 20.17-acre Southern Developable Area is located between N. Randall Road on the east and Big Timber Road on the west and south. The Southern Developable Area is also vacant. Northern Developable Area proposal The applicant is proposing an amendment to the existing planned development established by Ordinance No. G41-16 to construct a new 325,020-squre foot spec office and warehouse building at 2451 Bath Road. The proposed building would be located near the center of the site with access driveways and parking areas surrounding the building on all sides. The site layout includes a total of 375 regular parking spaces on the east and west sides of the building, and 56 parking spaces for semi-trucks and trailers on the south side of the building. The building would have 35 loading docks on the north side and 35 loading docks on the south side of the building. The building would be designed to accommodate between one and four tenants. Office floor areas are planned near each building corner to accommodate main entrances for each future tenant. The remaining 314,220-square feet of the building are planned for warehousing uses. The property is surrounded by similar ORI and PORI-zoned properties and developments on the west, north and east sides. The access to the property would be provided two full access driveways to Bath Road on the north, and two full access driveways to Capitol Street on the east. The applicant would construct a new public sidewalk along Bath Road. A public sidewalk already exists along the west side of Capitol Street. Sidewalk connections would also be provided to future entrances at each building corner. - 3 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 MIR WNW maul IM11.10.1111/=MN re.e�� .r�..w.r i 1 1...--z_-.1 -- - -- - -- - - - -- __.. -- - - - J ----- --. 1 �iMI�MIr►. " ISA an --- ll' -14> ; 4 4t i I f 1 ... i !.. I 1. i 1 1 , !; I1 — �( ' 1 I 1 1 I I 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 , 11,1 1 =� 1 I i 1 I 1 1 i 1 t I ill N -�---1----i---1- -i---1---I--I--1„swim.--4--1--..-1--1--.4... . p i 1 t 1 1 1 1 1 i ! 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The plans, however, include a potential layout for a fence surrounding the commercial operations yard on the south side of the building, should a potential building occupant desire to install a fence. Such fence is proposed to be six feet high open-design black, aluminum, decorative fence, similar to other fences the city recently allowed on light-industrial and warehousing properties. The proposed development would use and expand the existing stormwater detention facility on the adjacent property to the west. Areas of the subject property along the west property line would be -4 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 used to expand the existing stormwater detention facility. An existing wetland is present in the southwest corner of the property and would not be disturbed. Per Ordinance G41-16, the applicant would dedicate an 80-foot wide portion of land along the south side of the property for future extension of Holmes Road. Per the Ordinance, the Holmes Road extension would be completed when the final developable parcel of land on the Huang Property is developed or sold, or at the time the adjacent property to the west is developed, whichever comes first. The applicant is proposing the following departures from the requirements of the zoning ordinance and Ordinance No. G41-16, which are described in the Planned Development Departures section of this report further below: Departures Requirement Proposed Vehicle use area street setback along 42 ft. 19.8 ft. Capitol Street Vehicle use area street setback along 42 ft. 39 ft. future Holmes Road extension Location of commercial operations Not allowed in street In south street yard along yard yards future extension of Holmes Rd Screening of commercial operations 6-ft high solid fence, Landscape screening, and a yard and landscape screening potential 6-ft high open- design fence in the future Fence in street yard along Holmes Rd Max. 4-ft high open- 6-ft. high open-design fence design in the future Interior landscape yard One landscape island Not providing adequate per each 20,000-sq. ft. landscape islands in the of vehicle use area vehicle use areas north and south of the building Number of monument graphics 2 3 Sign surface area of a monument 40 sq. ft. 109.3 sq. ft. graphic Table 1.Departures from the requirements of the zoning ordinance and Ordinance No. G41-16 Southern Developable Area The applicant is proposing an amendment to the PORI Ordinance No. G41-16 to allow for the farming of either soybeans, wheat, and/or hay on the Southern Developable Area. The proposed amendment would not allow for the construction of any temporary or permanent structures needed for the agricultural use. The applicant states the proposed crops (soybeans, wheat, and or hay) do not exceed four feet in height and are no different that the natural prairie grasses currently found on the undeveloped portions of the property and the Sherman Hospital campus across N. Randall - 5 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 Road. In addition, the adjacent undeveloped properties to the west and south located in unincorporated Kane County are currently used for agricultural purpose. With the allowance for the agricultural use, the property would remain undeveloped and ready for future development. The Community Development Department offers the following additional information: A. Property History. The subject property was annexed and zoned ORI Office Research Industrial District in 1994 by ordinances S6-94 and G45-94,respectively. In 2016,the City approved a planned development on the larger Huang Property by Ordinance No. G41-16 establishing the 20.8-acre Northern Developable Area and 20.1-acre Southern Developable Area. The property is vacant and has never been developed. B. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning. The overall Huang Property is surrounded by primarily office, light-industrial, and office uses. The property at the corner of Big Timber and Randall Road is improved with an office building,and it is zoned ORI Office Research Industrial District.The property at the southwest corner of Holmes Road and Randall Road, containing Brilliance Subaru, is zoned PAB Planned Area Business. The property further east,across Randall Road,is zoned PCF Planned Community Facility, and it contains the hospital campus for Advocate Sherman. The properties to the north along Capital Street, Bath Road, and Alft Lane, and the properties to the west along Britannia Drive and Madeline Lane, all contain various industrial, office, and warehouse uses, and these properties are either zoned ORI Office Research Industrial District or PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District. This land use and zoning pattern generally holds true north to I-90 and west to Tyrrell Road. The land located immediately to the west of the Subject Property is located within unincorporated Kane County, zoned F Farming District. The area is in agricultural use and is designated for office, research, and industrial development when annexed to the City of Elgin. The land located to the south of the Subject Property, across Big Timber Road, is also located within the unincorporated Kane County,zoned F Farming District. It too is within agricultural use and designated for office, research, and industrial development when annexed to the City of Elgin. C. Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is designated as Light Industrial by the City's 2018 Comprehensive Plan. This land use includes light-industrial uses and business parks consisting of a range of uses such as research and development, light distribution and warehousing, light manufacturing, and service and consumer-oriented businesses. The scale and intensity of these uses should vary based on context and respect the scale and character of nearby housing when located near a residential area. When adjacent to a - 6 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 commercial district or residential neighborhoods, buffering and screening should be in place to appropriately mitigate potential negative impacts and nuisances. Generally speaking, light-industrial uses and activities are conducted entirely indoors and are relatively low in intensity with limited impact on adjacent properties. D. Zoning District. The purpose of the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District established by Ordinance No. G41-16 is to provide an industrial environment that fosters a sense of place and destination within a coordinated campus or park setting through the applicable site design regulations, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60, Planned Development, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. A PORI zoning district is most similar to, but departs from the standard requirements of the ORI zoning district. E. Trend of Development. The subject property is located within the larger light-industrial area generally located south of 1-90 Tollway and west of N. Randall Road. Over the years, and especially since 2000, majority of the properties within this area have been developed with office and warehousing or light-industrial buildings and uses. Several properties along N. Randall Road have been developed with office buildings and are occupied with medical offices due to their proximity to Sherman Hospital Campus. The exceptions are the Subaru motor vehicle dealership and 7-Eleven gas station and convenience store, which are also located along N. Randall Road. However, staff anticipates other smaller commercial developments will be constructed along N. Randall Road in the future. The interior of the industrial park area will continue to be developed and occupied with light-industrial developments and uses, as indicated on the Future Land Use Plan. FINDINGS After due notice as required by law, the Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing in consideration of Petition 44-18 on December 3, 2018. Testimony was presented at the public hearing in support of the application. The Community Development Department submitted a Development Application Review and Written Findings & Recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Commission dated December 3, 2018. The Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission have made the following findings regarding this application against the standards for map amendments outlined within § 19.55.030, and the standards for planned developments outlined within § 19.60.040: STANDARDS FOR MAP AMENDMENTS 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 - 7 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 topography, watercourses and vegetation and existing improvements. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to its size, shape, significant features including topography, watercourses, vegetation, and existing improvements. The entire Huang Property is approximately 58 acres and is relatively flat. The Northern Developable Area and the Southern Developable Area are separated by an approximately 1 0.47-acre tree conservation area. The 20.8-acre Northern Developable Area where the 325,020-square foot building is proposed is currently vacant and does not include any significant natural features. A small portion in the southwest corner of the property is located within a wetland, which would not be disturbed. The development would meet all requirements of the stormwater ordinance. The applicant is proposing two access driveways to Bath Road and two access driveways to Capitol Street. The applicant would also dedicate an approximately 80-foot wide portion of land along the southern property line for future extension of Holmes Road. 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 stormwater control facilities. Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the availability of adequate water, sanitary treatment, and storm water control facilities. The municipal sanitary and water services are readily available in both Bath Road and Capitol Street. The applicant would construct a new 6" looping water main around the building for its service.All existing utilities can provide adequate water and sanitary sewer needs for the development. The proposed development would expand and utilize the existing stormwater detention facility on the adjacent property to the west. The development would meet all requirements of the of the Kane County stormwater ordinance. 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. 1. Nonresidential land uses should be located central and accessible to the area or population served without requiring traffic movements through or into a residential neighborhood. Nonresidential land uses should not be located within residential neighborhoods, but on their periphery as defined by the "arterial street"[SR]system. 2. The number of locations for vehicular access to or from a public right of way should be limited to those which are necessary for the reasonable use of the property and consistent with current traffic engineering standards. Property with two (2) street - 8 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 frontages should not be permitted access to or from the street with the higher degree of continuity within the overall street system or with the higher traffic volume. With the exception of residential driveways, locations for vehicular access to or from a public right of way should be aligned directly opposite existing or approved locations across the street. The subject property is suitable 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. The Northern Developable Area is located at the southwest corner of Bath Road and Capitol Street. The applicant is proposing two full access driveways to Bath Road, and two full access driveways to Capitol Street. The four access points will serve to distribute the traffic to and from the facility without negative effect on the surrounding streets. A portion of land along the south property line will also be dedicated for future extension of Holmes Road. All surrounding streets have adequate capacity to absorb the additional traffic resulting from the new facility, and they would maintain congestion-free vehicular circulation. The proposed office and warehousing building is required to provide a total of 357 parking spaces based on the requirement for one parking space per 250 square feet of office floor area and one parking space per 1,000 square feet of warehouse floor area. The applicant is proposing a total of 375 parking spaces which meets and exceeds the parking requirement. 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 was annexed and zoned ORI Office Research Industrial District in 1994 by ordinances S6-94 and G45-94, respectively. In 2016,the City approved a planned development on the larger Huang Property by Ordinance No. G41-16 establishing the 20.8-acre Northern Developable Area and 20.1-acre Southern Developable Area. The property is vacant and has never been developed. The proposed development on the Northern Developable Area represents an appropriate scale of development similar to surrounding uses and developments. Similarly,the proposed amendment to the existing PORI district established by Ordinance No. G41-16 to allow for farming of the Southern Developable Area with soybeans, wheat, and/or hay is consistent with the agricultural uses on the adjacent properties to the west and to the south across Big Tiber Road. The property would not be allowed the construction of any structures for agricultural purpose and would remain readily available for new development. - 9 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 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 property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to consistency and compatibility with surrounding land uses and zoning. The overall Huang Property is surrounded by primarily office, light-industrial, and office uses. The property at the corner of Big Timber and Randall Road is improved with an office building, and it is zoned ORI Office Research Industrial District. The property at the southwest corner of Holmes Road and Randall Road,containing Brilliance Subaru, is zoned PAB Planned Area Business. The property further east,across Randall Road, is zoned PCF Planned Community Facility, and it contains the hospital campus for Advocate Sherman. The properties to the north along Capital Street, Bath Road, and Alft Lane, and the properties to the west along Britannia Drive and Madeline Lane, all contain various industrial, office, and warehouse uses, and these properties are either zoned ORI Office Research Industrial District or PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District.This land use and zoning pattern generally holds true north to I-90 and west to Tyrrell Road. The land located immediately to the west of the Subject Property is located within unincorporated Kane County,zoned F Farming District. The area is in agricultural use and is designated for office, research, and industrial development when annexed to the City of Elgin. The land located to the south of the Subject Property, across Big Timber Road, is also located within the unincorporated Kane County, zoned F Farming District. It too is within agricultural use and designated for office, research, and industrial development when annexed to the City of Elgin. 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 suited for the intended zoning district with respect to consistency with an existing pattern of development or an identifiable trend of development in the area. The subject property is located within the larger light-industrial area generally located south of 1-90 Tollway and west of Randall Road. Over the years, and especially since 2000, majority of the properties within this area have been developed with office and - 10 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 warehousing or light-industrial buildings and uses. Several properties along N. Randall Road have been developed with office buildings and are occupied with medical offices due to their proximity to Sherman Hospital Campus. The exception are the Subaru motor vehicle dealership and 7-Eleven gas station and convenience store, which are also located along Randall Road. However, staff anticipates other smaller commercial developments along Randall Road. The interior of the industrial park area will continue to be developed and occupied with light-industrial developments and uses, as indicated on the Future Land Use Plan. G. Zoning/Planned Development 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. Findings. The property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to conformance to the provisions for the purpose and intent and the location and size of the zoning district. The applicant is proposing an amendment to the existing PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District established by Ordinance No. G41-16 to construct a new 325,000-square foot office and warehousing building with departures, and to allow farming of soybeans,wheat,and/or hay. The purpose of the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District established by Ordinance No. G41-16 is to provide an industrial environment that fosters a sense of place and destination within a coordinated campus or park setting through the applicable site design regulations, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60, Planed Development, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. A PORI zoning district is most similar to, but departs from the standard requirements of the ORI zoning district. 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 conformance to the goals,objectives,and policies of the Official Comprehensive Plan.The subject property is designated as Light Industrial by the City's 2018 Comprehensive Plan. This land use includes light-industrial uses and business parks consisting of a range of uses such as research and development, light distribution and warehousing, light manufacturing, and service and consumer-oriented businesses. The scale and intensity of these uses should vary based on context and respect the scale and character of nearby housing when located near a residential area. When adjacent to a commercial district or residential neighborhoods, buffering and screening should be in place to appropriately mitigate potential negative impacts and nuisances. Generally speaking, light-industrial uses and activities are conducted entirely indoors and are relatively low in intensity with limited impact on adjacent properties. - 11 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS Conditional Use for a Planned Development: Where applicable, the suitability of the subject property for the intended conditional use for a planned development with respect to the provision for the purpose and intent of planned developments and with respect to the provisions of section 19.65.010 of the zoning ordinance. No conditional use for a planned development should be granted for the sole purpose of introducing a land use not otherwise permitted on the subject property. Findings. This standard is not applicable. The applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to the existing planned development as a map amendment. J. 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 preservation of all significant natural features including topography, watercourses,wetlands,and vegetation.The Northern Developable Area is vacant and does not include any significant natural features including vegetation and topography.A portion of the southwest corner of the property is located within a wetland,and would be preserved and undisturbed. The previously approved 10.47-acre conservation easement area between the Northern Developable Area and the Southern Developable Area would remain undisturbed. The applicant would also install new parkway trees along Bath Road and Capitol Street and extensive landscaping throughout the site. The proposed amendment to allow the agricultural use on the Southern Developable Area is consistent with the agricultural uses on the adjacent properties to the west and to the south across Big Timber Road. K. Internal Land Use. 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 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 properties. The proposed office and warehouse building on the Northern Developable Area is expected to be occupied by light-industrial or warehousing uses similar to those that have recently located within the area due to the proximity and easy access to I-90 Tollway. Such - 12 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 uses would complement surrounding uses and developments and would not have any detrimental influence on the surrounding properties. The proposed agricultural use on the Southern Developable Area is also consistent with the surrounding agricultural uses adjacent to the west and to the south. No agricultural structures would be permitted. The property would remain available and is anticipated to be developed with commercial uses along N. Randall Road and light-industrial uses in rear and closer to Big Timber Road. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DEPARTURES AND EXCEPTIONS The applicant is requesting the following departures from the requirements of the zoning ordinance and Ordinance No. G41-16: 1. Section 19.40.135, "Site Design". The minimum required vehicle use area street setback is 42 feet. The applicant is proposing a 19.8-foot vehicle use area street setback from the east property line along Capitol Street and 39 feet from the south property line along future extension of Holmes Road. 2. Section 19.90.015, "Definitions and Regulations", and Section 19.12.600, "Obstructions in Yards". A commercial operations yard (storage of semi-trucks and trailers) is only allowed in side and rear yards. The applicant is proposing a commercial operations yard in the street yard along future extension of Holmes Road on the south side of the building. 3. Section 19.90.015, "Definitions and Regulations". A commercial operations yard must be enclosed with a six-foot high solid fence and landscape screening. The applicant is not proposing to install any fence at this time, but would install extensive landscape screening. A six-foot high open-design black aluminum decorative fence may be installed in the future. 4. Section 19.90.015, "Definitions and Regulations". A maximum four-foot high open- design fence is allowed within street yards. The applicant is requesting approval for a six- foot high open-design black, aluminum, decorative fence around the commercial operations yard south of the building. The proposed fence would only be installed if a future building tenant wishes to enclose the commercial operations yard for security purposes. 5. Section 19.12.720, "Landscape Yards". An interior landscape yard of minimum 250 square feet is required for every 20,000 sq. ft. of paved area to break up and provide visual relief from the mass of pavement associated with a parking lot. The applicant is not proposing adequate interior landscape yards within the vehicle use areas north and south of the building. - 13 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 6. Section 19.50.070, "Monument Graphics". The property is allowed a total of two monument graphics. The applicant is proposing to install three monument graphics: one along Bath Road in the northwest corner of the property, second at the corner of Bath Road and Capitol Street, and the third one along Capitol Street in the southeast corner of the property. 7. Section 19.50.070, "Monument Graphics". The maximum sign surface area of a monument graphic on the property is 40 square feet. The applicant is proposing three monument graphics with 109.3-square feet in sign surface area each. Staff finds the proposed departures are appropriate and necessary for the proposed development, and are consistent with other recent industrial/warehousing developments in the city. The development would use the existing stormwater detention facility on the property adjacent to the west, and expand it along it along its west property line. To proposed reduction in the vehicle use area setbacks is a result of the required stormwater detention facility being along the west property line,which necessitates the location of the building and associated parking lots closer to the east and south property lines than the required setback. All similar warehousing developments include a commercial operations yard for storage of semi- trucks and trailers. With the future extension of Holmes Road,the subject property will have three street yards along the north, east, and south sides of the building. With the proposed stormwater detention facility located along the west side of the building,the commercial operations yard must essentially be located along one of the three streets. The applicant has appropriately designed the site to situate the commercial operations yard on the south side of the building as the Holmes Road extension will not immediately be completed. Extensive landscape screening would provide adequate screening from future Holmes Road, and the applicant will have an option to also install a six-foot high open-design black ornamental fence should the fence be deemed necessary by a future tenant. The proposed departure from the interior landscape yard requirement is appropriate and necessary to allow for adequate on-site turn-around and maneuvering by large semi-trucks. Providing the adequate space on site for semi-truck turnarounds will prevent such turning movements and maneuvering from taking place on the surrounding streets,which helps to maintain the surrounding streets with congestion-free traffic circulation. The proposed number and size of monument graphics is also appropriate. The property is 20.8 acres in size and includes four access driveways: two along Bath Road, and two along Capitol Street. In addition, the proposed building may have up to four tenants. The applicant is proposing one monument graphic at the western driveway along Bath Road, one at the southwest corner of Bath Road and Capitol Street, and one near the southeast corner of the property at the southern access driveway to Capitol Street. While the total sign surface area of each monument graphic is - 14 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 109.3 square feet,the actual graphics would be limited to 31 square feet. The overall height of the monument graphics would be 6'-8" at its highest point. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of Petition 44-18, subject to the following conditions: 1. Substantial conformance to the Development Application submitted by Scannell Properties, LLC, as applicant, and David Huang, as property owner, received September 20, 2018, and supporting documents including: a. Undated Statement of Purpose and Conformance in Support of Map Amendment for 2451 Bath Road, received September 20, 2018; b. A letter regarding PUD Amendment 2451 Bath Road Project and Remainder Property, Elgin, Illinois, from Lee and Associates of Illinois, LLC, dated October 26, 2018; c. ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated August 14, 2018, last revised September 13, 2018; d. Floor Plan Sheet 7 of 9; prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018,with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; e. Five sheet site plan set titled "2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; f. Six sheet landscape plan set titled "Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; g. Undated and untitled elevations plan, received October 26, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; h. Site Plan-Photometrics Sheets E1.1, E1.2, E1.3, and E1.4, prepared by William L. Teeter, PE, dated September 21, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; i. Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois Monument Sign Detail Sheet 9 of 9, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; and j. Proposed Improvements for 2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois engineering plans,prepared by Manhard Consulting,Ltd,dated September 6,2018, last revised November 2,2018,with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer. In the event of any conflict between such documents and the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances, the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances shall supersede and control. 2. A departure is hereby granted to construct the vehicle use area with the minimum street - 15 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 yard setback of 19.8 feet from the east property line along Capitol Street, and minimum 39 feet from the south property line along future extension of Holmes Road in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled "2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; and b. Proposed Improvements for 2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois engineering plans,prepared by Manhard Consulting,Ltd,dated September 6,2018, last revised November 2,2018,with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer. 3. A departure is hereby granted to construct a commercial operations yard in the street yard along the future extension of Holmes Road in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled "2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; b. Six sheet landscape plan set titled "Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; and c. Proposed Improvements for 2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois engineering plans,prepared by Manhard Consulting,Ltd,dated September 6,2018, last revised November 2,2018,with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer. 4. A departure is hereby granted to screen the commercial operations yard with only the landscape screening in substantial conformance to the following: a. Six sheet landscape plan set titled "Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. 5. A departure is hereby granted to install a maximum six-foot high, open-design, black, aluminum ornamental fence in the street yard along the future extension of Holmes Road in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled "2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; 6. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of the vehicle use area without the minimum required interior landscape yards on the north and south sides of the building in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled "2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; b. Six sheet landscape plan set titled "Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further - 16 - Recommendation & Findings of Fact Petition 44-18 December 3, 2018 revisions as required by the Community Development Director; and c. Proposed Improvements for 2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois engineering plans,prepared by Manhard Consulting,Ltd,dated September 6,2018, last revised November 2,2018,with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer. 7. A departure is hereby granted to permit the installation of three monument graphics on the property commonly known as 2451 Bath Road in substantial conformance to the following: a. Five sheet site plan set titled "2451 Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, last revised October 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the City Engineer; b. Six sheet landscape plan set titled "Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois", prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 21, 2018; with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director; and c. Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois Monument Sign Detail Sheet 9 of 9, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. 8. A departure is hereby granted to construct three monument graphics with the maximum sign surface area of 109.3 square feet each, and in substantial conformance to the following: a. Bath Road Industrial City of Elgin, Illinois Monument Sign Detail Sheet 9 of 9, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd, dated September 19, 2018, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director. 9. The construction of any type of structure, permanent or accessory, for the agricultural use "Crop Services (072)" is not permitted. 10. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The vote of the Planning&Zoning Commission on the motion to recommend approval of Petition 44-18, subject to the conditions outlined by the Community Development Department,was six(6) yes, zero (0)no, and zero (0) abstentions. All members were present. Respectfully Submitted, s/Robert Siljestrom Robert Siljestrom, Chairman Planning&Zoning Commission s/Damir Latinovic Damir Latinovic, AICP; Secretary Planning& Zoning Commission - 17 - _ - . _ .., 0 1 _ _ ,it, Fox Ln 1 .y Subject Property la Petition 44-18 V IYf:�17:1 I FoxLn el'v ' I43 t m 1 I ft. ' 114___ _ 'I'''' __.' ....----- Holmes Rd M .-..„, , fl -.„ 1:.-------\,"016. _ , , . ... : -, .„. •• , ,.. . . . .. . __...., .. , . . . . . , rt .. . , , .. , ,,,, v...._...„...„ 4 • cl 11 'D ade'Cttm 0./... �T*)b r 45p ' 0,.., 'Qa t . EXHIBIT A Aerial/Location Map 17 W—1y-e X Map prepared by City of Elgin 0 100 200 400 600 800 Feet Department of Community Development o PORI 'Da ..r. 90 11°E From Randall Rd ORI ler- Subject Property PORI Petition 44-18 cm igg Fox Ln A/ ori Fox Ln Legend — ` ORC1 Residence Conservation 1 O RC2 Residence Conservation 2 ORI ORC3 Residence Conservation 3 QPRC Planned Residence Conservation SFR1 Single Family Residence 1 O PSFR1 Planned Single Family Residence 1 PAB O SFR2 Single Family Residence 2 Q PSFR2 Planned Single Family Residence 2 QTRF Two Family Residence QPTRF Planned Two Family Residence ■^`F Q MFR Multiple Family Residence PGF E3 PMFR Planned Multiple Family Residence • QRB Residence Business OPRB Planned Residential Business -NB Neighborhood Business -PNB Planned Neighborlruud Business - -AB Area Business -PAB Planned Area Business -CC1 Center City 1 .,' A -CC2 Center City 2 ORI -PCC Planned Center City -ORI Office Research Industrial -PORI Planned Office Research Industrial -GI General Industrial -PGI Planned General Industrial =CI Commercial Industrial 11111111/ -CF Community Facility PRO -PCF Planned Community Facilityo 4k thli _ .' EXHIBITS Zoning Map N W � E S I Map prepared by City of Elgin 0 162.5 325 650 975 1,300 Department of Community Development Feet Bath Rd Fox Ln Subject Property 2451 Bath Rd. Petition 44-18 .10 cn c VHolmes Rd ANIMMI 0331400038 • *1) EXHBIIT C Parcel Map N City of Elgin 0 75 150 300 450 600 Department of Community Development Feet