G55-91 tek Ordinance No. G55-91
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
( 315 North Weston Avenue)
WHEREAS, written application has been made for a special
use for the establishment, maintenance and operation of an
off-street parking lot at 315 North Weston 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.
eft Section 2 . That a special use for off-street parking at
315 North Weston Avenue, Elgin, Illinois, legally described as
follows :
Lot 10 and the South 24 feet of Lot 11 in Block
7 of Highland Avenue Addition to Elgin, in the City
of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois .
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions :
1 . Conformance with the site plan prepared by
Metron Engineering Co. and dated February 28, 1991,
revised June 26, 1991 and July 11, 1991 .
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 after its passage in the manner provided by law.
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George DeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: August 28 1991
Passed: August 28, 1991
Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 1
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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July 1 , 1991
FINDINGS OF FACT
LAND USE COMMITTEE
PLANNING AND LAND USE COMMISSION
CITY OF ELGIN
I. SUBJECT
Consideration of Petition 36-91 Requesting a R-2 Single
Family Residence District Special Use for Off-street
Parking, Property Located at 315 North Weston Avenue by
John and Stella Paul, as Applicants and Owners.
II. CONSIDERATIONS
A petition has been filed by John and Stella Paul
requesting a R-2 Single Family Residence District special
use for off-street parking. The subject property is
located at 315 North Weston Avenue.
The petitioner proposes to develop the subject property
with a 26 space parking lot. The parking lot would serve
a restaurant under construction at 1300 _Lawrence Avenue.
III. FINDINGS
After due notice, as required by law, the Land Use
Committee held a public hearing on Petition 36-91 on June
17, 1991 . The petitioner testified at the public hearing
and presented documentary evidence. Objectors appeared at
the hearing and written objection has been filed.
The Land Use Committee has made the following findings
with respect to Petition 36-91 :
A. Site Characteristics: The subject property is a
regularly shaped parcel containing approximately 9,500
square feet. The subject property is relatively flat,
and is unimproved.
B. Sewer and Water: The subject property would not be
serviced by sanitary sewer or water, if developed as
proposed. Storm water must be controlled, pursuant to
Chapter 18.36 - Stormwater Control, of the Elgin
Municipal Code.
C. Traffic and Parking: Traffic counts are unavailable
for Weston Avenue. Trip generation data is
unavailable for parking lots.
A minimum of 41 off-street parking spaces are required
for the proposed 2,414 square foot restaurant. The
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. petitioner is proposing to provide 41 off-street
parking spaces at the restaurant property, and an
additional 26 spaces at the subject property.
D. Zoning History:
1927 Out 1960 A-Res. 1962 R-2
1950 Out 1961 A-Res. Present R-2
E. Zoning Status: The subject property is unimproved.
However, the subject property could be developed in
accordance with the zoning and subdivision ordinance
standards.
F. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: The area located to
. the north of the subject property is zoned R-2 and is
developed with a residence and Kimball Middle School.
The areas located to the south and east of the subject
property are zoned R-2 and are developed with
residences.
The area located to the west of the subject property
is zoned B-1 and is developed with restaurant uses.
G. Trend of Development: The subject property is located
within an area which has developed with residential
and commercial uses.
H. Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is
designated as urban residential 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 36-91 should be
subject to the following conditions:
1. Revisions to the site plan, prepared by Metron
Engineering, dated February 28, 1991, per the
Bureau of Inspection Services, the Engineering
Division, and the Planning Department.
2. Substantial conformance with the revised site plan.
3. Compliance with all applicable codes and
ordinances.
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IV. RECOMMENDATION
On a motion to recommend approval of Petition 36-91,
subject to the conditions for approval the vote was five
(5) yes and zero (0) no.
Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition
36-91 was adopted.
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Robert W. Siljestrom' Chairman
Land Use Committee
Planning and Land Use Commission
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Thomas J. ?' strong, Sec ' Oltay
Land Use Committee
Planning and Land Use Commission
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