G32-91 Ordinance No. G32-91
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A DAY CARE CENTER
( 735 Dundee Avenue)
WHEREAS, written application has been made for a special
use for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a day
care center at 735 Dundee Avenue; 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 1 . 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 a day care center at
735 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, Illinois, legally described as
follows :
McBride Heir' s Second Addition Except North 10
feet Lot 5 and Lot 6, Block 4, in the City of Elgin,
Kane County, Illinois .
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1 . Substantial conformance with the site plan,
prepared by RMD and Associates, dated February 20,
1991 .
2 . Compliance with all other applicable codes
and ordinances .
Section 3 . That Ordinances G21-85 and G1-90 granting a
special use for an antique automobile repair garage are hereby
repealed.
Section 4 . That the special use granted herein shall
expire if not established within one year from the date of
passage of this ordinance.
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Section 5 . That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after May 28, 1991 .
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 22, 1991
Passed: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
April 15, 1991
FINDINGS OF FACT
LAND USE COMMITTEE
PLANNING AND LAND USE COMMISSSION
CITY OF ELGIN
I. SUBJECT
Consideration of Petition 23-91 Requesting a B-1
Community Business District Special Use for a Day Care
Center, Property Located at 735 Dundee Avenue, by Two
Rivers Headstart, as Applicant, and William B. O'Rourke,
as Owner.
II. CONSIDERATIONS
A petition has been filed by Two Rivers Headstart
requesting a B-i Community Business District Special Use
for a day care center. The subject property is located
at 735 Dundee Avenue.
The petitioner proposes to utilize the existing
structure to house a not-for-profit day care center.
III.FINDINGS
After due notice, as required by law, the Land Use
Committee held a public hearing on Petition 23-91 on
April 1 , 1991 . The petitioner testified at the public
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 respect to Petition
23-91:
A. Site Characteristics: The subject property is an
irregularly shaped parcel containing approximately
19,802 square feet. The subject property is
relatively flat and is improved with a one story
building and an off-street parking lot.
B. Sewer and Water: The subject property is currently
serviced by an eight inch sanitary sewer, an eight
inch water main, and a 12 inch storm sewer. There
are no capacity limitations associated with the
proposed special use.
Source: City of Elgin, Engineering Division.
Exhibit A
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C. Traffic and Parking: Dundee Avenue functions as a
major arterial street serving the city' s northeast
side. Dundee Avenue carries approximately 20,000
vehicles per day. Trip generation information is
unavailable for day care centers.
Full compliance with Section 19.44 - Off-street
Parking of the Elgin Municipal Code is required,
including the required number of parking spaces,
access, aisles and stalls, setbacks, perimeter curb,.
surfacing, stormwater control, landscaping,
lighting, striping and marking, and signs.
Sources: City of Elgin, Transportation Study,
1990 .
Trip Generation, Third Edition, ITE.
E.M.C. 19.44 - Off-street Parking.
D. Zoning History:
1927 D-Comm. 1960 E-Comm. 1962 B-1
1950 E-Comm. 1961 E-.Comm. Present B-1
E. Zoning Status: Day care centers are special uses in
the B-i Community Business District.
F. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: The area located
to the north of the subject property is zoned B-1
Community Business District and is developed with
retail and office uses.
The area located to the south of the subject
property is zoned B-1 Community Business District
and is developed with office and residential uses.
The area located farther to the south is zoned R-2
Single Family Residence District and is developed
with Larsen Middle School.
The area located to the east of the subject property
is zoned R-3 Two Family Residence District and is
developed with residential uses.
The area located to the west of the subject property
is zoned B-1 Community Business District and is
developed with retail, office, and residential
uses. The area located farther to the west is zoned
R-3 Two Family Residence District and is developed
with residential uses.
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G. Trend of Development: The subject property is
located within a strip commercial area. This area
was developed prior to the adoption and
implementation of zoning regulations governing site
development, including setbacks, off-street parking
and graphics.
H. Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is
designated transportation corridor in the
Comprehensive Plan.
I. Special Use Standards: The Land Use Committee is of
the opinion that the proposed special use 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 23-91
should be subject to the following conditions:
1. Remove the special use for an antique automobile
repair garage, granted by Ordinances No. G21-85
and G1-90
2. Substantial conformance with the site plan,
prepared by RMD and Assoc. , dated February 20,
1991..
3. Compliance with all other applicable codes and
ordinances.
IV. RECOMMENDATION
On a motion to recommend approval of Petition 23-91,
subject to the conditions for approval, the vote was
five yes and zero no.
Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition
23-91 was adopted.
Robert W. Siljes om, Chairma
Land Use Committee
Planning and Land Use Commission
Thomas J. g'rmstrong, Se TM- ary
Land Use Committee
Planning and Land Use Commission
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