G51-88 (2) Ordinance No. G51-88
Revised
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR TEMPORARY MINING
WHEREAS, written application has been made for a special use for the temporary
mining of gravel in conjunction with site preparation for the proposed industrial park at
U.S. Route 20, adjacent to the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the 'Land Use Committee 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 Land Use Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the findings
of fact made by the Elgin Land Use Committee, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That a special use for the temporary mining of gravel at U.S.
Route 20, adjacent to the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad, Elgin, Illinois, legally
described as follows:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 41 North,
Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the easterly right-of-way line of
the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad property and the southerly line of
Lot "C" in the plat filed with Commissioner's Report in Partition, in Case
Number 19700, in the Circuit Court of Cook County; thence South 83
degrees East, along said southerly line, a distance of 896.25 feet, to the
East line of Lot 17, in County Clerk's Division of Section 20, according to
the plat thereof, recorded May 31, 1895 as Document Number 2227309;
thence South 22 degrees 30 minutes west, a distance of 1739.10 feet;
thence South 53 degrees 45 minutes West, a distance of 309.80 feet; thence
South 60 degrees 29 minutes 39 seconds East, a distance of 415.08 feet;
thence South 29 degrees 30 minutes 21 seconds West, a distance of 303.35
feet to the northerly line of U.S. Route 20 (Lake Street) as dedicated by
Document Number 9171745; thence northwesterly along said northerly line,
and along a curve having a radius of 2321.83 feet, an arc distance of 80.00
feet; thence North 29 degrees 30 minutes 21 seconds East, a distance of
237.35 feet; thence North 60 degrees 29 minutes 39 seconds West, a
distance of 364.80 feet; thence South 53 degrees 45 minutes West, a
distance of 308.30 feet to the northerly line of U.S. Route 20 (Lake Street)
as widened by Document Number 11165591; thence North 64 degrees 28
minutes 54 seconds West, a distance of 105.47 feet to the easterly right-of-
way line of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad; thence North 8 degrees
52 minutes 30 seconds East, along said Easterly line, a distance of 2116.59
feet, to the point of beginning, all in the City of Elgin, Cook County,
Illinois, and containing 35.321 acres, more or less.
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
I. Substantial compliance with revised Operation and Reclamation
Plan, a copy of which is attached.
2. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
Section 3. That the special 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 from and after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: August 10, 1988
Passed: August 10, 1988
Vote: Yeas 5 Nays I
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
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5/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk
August 17, 1987
FINDINGS OF FACT
LAND USE REVIEW
PLANNING AND LAND USE COMMISSION
CITY OF ELGIN
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I. SUBJECT
Consideration of Petiton 51-87 Requesting a M-I Limited
Manufacturing District Special Use for Temporary Mining,
property located on U. S. Route 20, East of and Adjacent to the
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad by Oakridge Development , as
Applicant and by Trust No. 86-030, First American Bank of Kane
County, as Owner .
II. CONSIDERATIONS
A petition has been filed by Oakridge Development, that
requests a M-1 special use for temporary mining. The subject
property is located north of U.S. Route 20 and east of E.J.
and E. Railroad .
The applicant proposes to develop the 35.321 acre parcel into
an industrial subdivision to be known as the Oakridge
Industrial Park. As part of the site preparation phase of the
development, the applicant desires to mine gravel for on-site
road construction, as well as for sale.
III. FINDINGS
After due notice, as required by law, the Land Use Committee
held a public hearing on the proposed special use on August 3,
1987. The petitioner testified at the public hearing and
presented documentary evidence. Objectors appeared at the
hearing but no written objection has been filed to the
proposed special use.
The Land Use Committee has made the following findings with
respect to Petition 51-87:
A. Site Characteristics : The subject property is an
irregularly shaped parcel containing approximately 35. 321
acres. Elevations range from 774 feet to 802 feet for a
maximum relief of 28 feet. The property is not developed.
B. Sewer and Water: The developer proposes to provide onsite
stormwater detention on the northerly 250 feet of the
subject property . A temporary stormwater detention basin
is proposed to be located on Lot 9 and a portion of Lot
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Exhibit A
11 . No construction is to be permitted on the temporary
stormwater detention basin until the permanent stormwater
control facilities are completed .
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The subject property may be serviced through a 12 inch
sanitary sewer located on the west side of the E.J. & E.
railroad . The existing sanitary sewer line was designed
and intended to serve the subject property.
The subject property may be serviced through a 12 inch
watermain which now services the property located on the
west side of the E.J. & E. railroad, or the property may
be serviced directly from the 16 inch Elgin-Bartlett
watermain. There are no capacity limitations with respect
to providing water service to the property.
Source: City of Elgin, Engineering Division.
C. Traffic and Parking: The Route 20 Bypass serves as a
major arterial street serving the south and west sides of
the city. Route 20 has a design capacity of approximately
30,000 vehicles per day. Currently Route 20 carries
approximately 23,000 vehicles per day.
Assuming that an average of 45,000 square feet of building
area will be constructed for every two acres of land, a
total of 487, 241 square feet of gross floor area could be
developed on the subject property. With 90 percent of the
gross floor area developed with industrial use and 10
percent developed with office use, approximately 3,932
vehicle trips per day could be generated from the proposed
development onto U.S. Route 20. Office uses generate
approximately 17. 7 vehicle trips per day per 1 ,000 square
feet of gross floor area. Industrial uses generate
approximately 7 vehicle trips per day per 1 , 000 square
feet of gross floor area .
Off-street parking requirements for individual buildings
will be determined during the plan review process , prior
to the issuance of a building permit. Office uses require
1 parking space per 250 square feet of gross floor area.
Industrial uses require 1 parking space per 1 ,000 square
feet of gross floor area.
Information concerning traffic generation and parking for
the temporary mining use has not been supplied by the
applicant.
Sources: City of Elgin, Engineering Division.
Design Manual , State of Illinois,
1984 Edition.
Trip Generation Manual, Institute of
Transportation Engineers , Third Edition.
E.M.C. 19. 44. 090 Off-street Parking.
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D. Zoning History: The subject property was annexed and
zoned M-1 and R-4 in 1966.
E. Zoning Status: The existing and proposed lots are in
conformance with the M-1 district design standards. The
R-4 portion is to be developed with a stormwater detention
facility and will remain as permanent open space.
F. Surrounding Land and Zoning: The area located to the
north of the subject property is zoned Cook County R-4
Single Family Residence District . The area is developed
with single family residences .
The area located to the east of the subject property is
zoned Cook County R-4 Single Family Residence District .
The area is the site of a former training ground for race
horses.
The area located to the south of the subject property is
zoned M-1 . The area is developed with a cartage and
express facility.
The area located to the west of the subject property is
zoned M-1 . The area is largely undeveloped , except for
the Safety Kleen recycling center. The E.J. & E. railroad
right of way is located to the immediate west of the
subject property.
fG. Trend of Development : The subject property is located
along U.S. Route 20 on the city ' s southeast side. The
property fronting on Route 20 is developing with a variety
of commercial , industrial and recreational activities .
H. Comprehensive Plan:
1 . Economic Growth and Development - The economic growth
and development component of the comprehensive plan
contains the following objectives and policies:
a. Facilitate the retention and expansion of existing
commerce and industry by providing suitable
industrial sites for businesses and industries
seeking to relocate.
b. Attract new firms and economic activity to Elgin
by assuring the availability of office-research
and light manufacturing property .
2 . Land Use - The subject property is designated "urban
residential" on the Land Use Plan. This designation
contemplates residential development ranging from
urban density single family residences to apartments.
'' The land use component of the Comprehensive Plan
encourages compact and contiguous growth, and the
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r. logical extension of utilities.
I . Special Use Standards : The proposed special use for
temporary mining is in substantial conformance with the
special use standards.
J. Conditions for Approval : The Land Use Committee is of the
opinion that approval of Petition 51-87 should be subject
to the following conditions:
1 . Revisions to the Operation and Reclamation Plan
prepared by John Hilliard , dated July 27, 1987 per the
Planning Department .
2. Substantial conformance to the revised Operation and
Reclamation Plan.
3. Compliance with all other applicable codes and
ordinances.
IV. RECOMMENDATION
On a motion to recommend approval of Petition 51-87, subject
to the conditions for approval, the vote was seven (7) yes and
zero (0) no.
Therefore, the Land Use Committee recommends approval of
Petition 51-87.
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Roy A ell, Chairman
Land e Committee
Planning and Land Use Commission
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Je • 1 . T. Deering, Secr ry
. n. Use Committee
Planing and Land Use Commission
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