G42-75 Ordinance No. G42-75
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A COMMUNITY SERVICE FACILITY
AT 1640 MARK AVENUE
WHEREAS, a written application has been made by the Association for
Individual Development for a special use for the establishment and mainte-
nance of a Community Service Facility at 1640 Mark Avenue, Elgin, Illinois,
to permit the establishment, maintenance and operation of a residential
home for the developmentally disabled; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has reviewed said application and made
its findings and recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Zoning Board of Appeals
after due notice by publication as provided by statute; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals has submitted its findings and
recommendations to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the report and recommendations
of the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
01° ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section to That the City Council finds that the application for a
special use of the property hereinafter described is intended to provide
a specialized program in a residential setting for the developmentally
disabled in order to provide a means by which handicapped persons can
reach their highest level of independent living;
The City Council further finds that it is the public policy of the
State of Illinois not to discriminate against the handicapped in their
residential needs;
The City Council further finds that no such community service
facility exists in the City of Elgin and that such a facility is needed
to provide a transitional return to society by the developmentally disabled,
an alternative to placement in an institution, a residence for developmentally
disabled persons lacking family support, and training for totally independent
living by the developmentally disabled;
The City Council further finds there is a need for such a community
service facility in the City of Elgin and that the proposed special use is
necessary for the public convenience at the location proposed which offers a
multi-family residential setting suitable for the residential nature of the
special use;
The City Council further finds that the proposed use is subject to
licensing and regulation by the Department of Public Health, State of
Illinois, which is vested with licensing authority and which has promulgated
minimum standards, rules and regulations for the operation of community living
facilities;
Presented: July 9, 1975
Passed: July 9, 1975
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded: July 9, 1975
Published: July 9, 1975
Attest:
s/ Diane L. Schwartz
Diane L. Schwartz, Acting City Clerk
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