G30-84 Ordinance No. G30-84
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A CHURCH FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
51 DOUGLAS AVENUE, ELGIN, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, written application has been made requesting the granting of
a special use permit for a church for the property located at 51 Douglas
Avenue, Elgin, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, after due notice in the manner provided by law the Land Use
Committee conducted a public hearing concerning said application and has
submitted its written findings and recommendations to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has reviewed the
findings and recommendations of the Land Use Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby finds and determines that the
proposed special use for a church at 51 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, Illinois, is
deemed necessary for the public convenience in that there are limited
properties available and that the specific location is convenient and
accessible to the citizens of the City of Elgin and that there is substantial
parking in close proximity and that further said property is relatively close
to other well-established churches.
That the City Council further finds and determines that the proposed
special use is so designed, located and proposed to be operated so that the
public health, safety and welfare will be protected in that the interior
design of the building is capable of being remodeled to permit the property
to be used for retail business activity, if desired, at some point in the
future, and that the property in question is already designed for the public
safety and that there is adequate and substantial parking in close proximity
to the subject property.
That the City Council further finds and determines that the proposed
special use will not cause substantial injury to the property or to the
property in the neighborhood in which it is located in that said special
use will generate activity in the downtown area by members and visitors of
the congregation and in that a now vacant structure will be occupied and
used.
Section 2. That a special use is hereby4granted to the New Life Baptist
Church for a church at 51 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, Illinois, subject to compliance
with all applicable codes and ordinances.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after
its passage in a manner provided by law.
s/ Edgar A. Andersen
Mayor Pro Tern
Presented: June 25, 1984
Passed: Junc 25, 1984
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays p
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk