G97-89 f Ordinance No. G97-89
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G34-84 AMENDING A SPECIAL USE
ORDINANCE FOR A SANITARIUM AT 600 VILLA STREET
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. GI0-81 passed February 25, 1981 a special use permit
was granted for the establishment, operation and maintenance of an alcoholic treatment
sanitarium at the premises commonly known as 600 Villa Street, Elgin, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. G42-82 passed August 11, 1982 the special use permit
was amended to include non-hospital medical detoxification and an adolescent primary
alcoholic rehabilitation program including , related substance abuse treatment as
permitted activities under the special use granted for the establishment; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. G34-84 passed June 25, 1984 the special use permit
granted was amended to include a residential treatment center and therapeutic school
program and a day treatment and school program; and
WHEREAS, a written application has been made to again amend the special use
permit granted by said ordinances so as to permit the expansion of its residential treat-
ment program and day school program; 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
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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 to permit the expansion of the residential
treatment program and day school program at 600 Villa Street, Elgin, Illinois, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A, subject to
the following conditions:
I. Substantial conformance with the petitioner's Zoning Statement
of Conformance; the amended statement dated September 18, 1989, the
Lovellton Academy Program Overview, and the Lovellton Day School
brochure. The residential treatment program and the day school program
to be limited to a maximum of 60 residents and 32 students.
2. Compliance with the licensing requirements of the Department
of Children and Family Services, Illinois State Board of Education,
Governor's Purchase Care Review Board, North Central Accreditation,
Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals and Organizations.
3. Submission of a site plan documenting compliance with the
off-street parking ordinance.
4. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
Section 2. That, except as amended herein, Ordinance Nos. G10-81, G42-82 and
G34-84 remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. 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: November 8, 1 989
Passed: November 8, 1989
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Abstain I
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
October 2 , 1989
FINDINGS OF FACT
• LAND USE COMMITTEE
PLANNING AND LAND USE COMMISSION -
CITY OF ELGIN
I . SUBJECT
Petition 82- 89 Requesting an Amendment to Ordinance No .
G34-84 which Granted a Special Use for a Sanitarium , to
Allow for the Increased Capacity of the Residential
Treatment Program and Day School Program , property located
at 600 Villa Street , by Forest Health System, Inc . , as
Applicant and Owner.
II . CONSIDERATIONS
A petition has been filed by Attorney Allen Anderson on
behalf of Forest Health Systems , Inc . requesting an
amendment to Special Use Ordinance No. 034-84 to increase
the number of students allowed in the residential treatment
ork program from 40 to 60 . The subject property is located at
600 Villa Street .
Lovellton was granted a special use in 1981 to operate an
alcoholic treatment sanitarium. The special use was
amended in 1982 to include non-hospital detoxification and
an adolescent primary alcoholic rehabilitation program ,
including related substance abuse treatment. The special
use was again amended in 1984 to include a residential
treatment center and therapeutic school program , and a day
treatment and school program. Lovellton has discontinued
the operation of the primary alcohol and substance abuse
treatment program , and desires to expand their residential
treatment program.
III , FINDINGS
After due notice , as required by law , the Land Use
Committee held a public hearing on the proposed special use
on September 18 , 1989 . The petitioner testified at the
hearing and presented documentary evidence . No objectors
appeared at the hearing and no written objection has been
filed .
The Land Use Committee has made the following findings with
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Exhibit A
respect to Petition 82-89 :
A. Site Characteristics : The subject property contains
approximately 60 ,800 square feet . The property is
improved with a former residence , which has been
converted to institutional use , and _ accessory
off-street parking .
B. Sewer and Water : The subject property is served from a
ten inch watermain , an eight inch sanitary sewer , and a
ten inch storm sewer . There are no capacity
limitations for the proposed use .
C. Traffic and Parking : Liberty Street and Villa Street
function as arterial streets serving the south and east
sides of the city. Liberty Street has a design
capacity of approximately 15 ,000 vehicles per day and
carries approximately 13 ,850 vehicles per day. Villa
Street has a design capacity of approximately 20 ,000
vehicles per day and carries approximately 9 ,720
vehicles per day. Trip generation estimates are not
available for sanitariums .
The off-street parking requirement for a sanitarium is
one space per every three beds , plus one space per
employee . The petitioner proposes a 60 bed residential
therapy program with a maximum of 45 employees during
ft peak -hours of operation . Thirty-two students are
enrolled in the day school program. It is recommended
that one parking space be provided for every six
students . Accordingly, a total of 70 parking spaces
are required . The existing parking lot contains 52
spaces .
Sources : City of Elgin , Engineering Division.
Design Manual , State of Illinois , 1984 Edition .
E.M. C. 19. 44 Off-street Parking .
D. Zoning History:
1927 B-Res . 1960 C-Res . 1962 R-4
1950 C-Res . 1961 C- Res . Present R-4
The special use for a sanitarium was granted in 1981 .
Amendments to the special use were granted in 1982 and
1984 .
E. Zoning Status : The subject property is improved with a
lawful R-4 special use for a sanitarium, which is
subject to the provisions of ordinances adopted in
1981 , 1982 and 1984 .
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F. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning : The areas located to
the north , east and west of the subject property are
tek zoned R-4. These areas are improved with residences ,
including single family, two family and multiple
family.
The areas located to the south and southeast of the
subject property are zoned B- 1 and B-3 . These areas
are improved with an office building , a gas
station/convenience store , and residences .
G. Trend of Development : The subject property is located
within a mature residential neighborhood , with
commercial uses centered on the Liberty/Villa
intersection .
H. Comprehensive Plan : The subject property is designated
"urban residential" . Liberty Street and Villa Street ,
and the lots fronting on those streets , are included in
designated "transportation corridors" .
I . Special Use Standards , The proposed special use for a
residential treatment program and a day school program
is in substantial conformance with the special use
standards .
J . Conditions for Approval : The Land Use Committee is of
rft the opinion that approval of Petition 82-89 should be
subject to the following conditions :
1 . Substantial conformance with the petitioner's
Zoning Statement of Conformance; the amended
statement dated September 18 , 1989 , the Lovellton
Academy Program Overview , and the Lovellton Day
School brochure . The residential treatment program
and the day school program to be limited to a
maximum of 60 residents and 32 students .
2 . Compliance with the licensing requirements of the
Department of Children and Family Services ,
Illinois State Board of Education , Governor' s
Purchase Care Review Board , North Central
Accreditation , Joint Commission of Accredited
Hospitals and Organizations .
3 . Submission of a site plan documenting compliance .
4 . Compliance with all other applicable codes and
ordinances .
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IV. BECOMMENDATIOP{
On a motion to recommend approval of Petition 82-89 ,
subject to the conditions for approval , the vote was five
(5) yes and zero (0) no .
Therefore , the Land Use Committee recommends dpproval of
Petition 82-89 .
tt% - (L. �'�1t � C W. Sil 'erom Chairman
Land Use Committee
Planning and Land Use Commission(0.siqj
.14511V1)Thomas J. Ar trong , Secret y
Land Use Committee
Planning and Land Use Commission
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