G15-95 . •
Ordinance No. G15-95
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore adopted a
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Center City Master Plan has been proposed as
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 1995 the Planning and Development
Commission of the City of Elgin conducted a public hearing on
said plan after due notice in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission of the
City of Elgin has heretofore submitted its findings and
recommendation for a Center City Master Plan for the City of
Elgin; and
WHEREAS, all persons appearing and desiring to be heard
concerning the proposed amendments were heard; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Elgin
have considered the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan and the oral and written statements of persons desiring
to comment; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Elgin
hereby find and determine that it is in the best interest of
the City of Elgin to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1 . That it hereby amends the Comprehensive Plan
for the City of Elgin heretofore adopted on June 6, 1983 and
amended January 24, 1990, by adding thereto the Center City
Master Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
Section 2 . That in case of conflict between the Center
City Master Plan and the Comprehensive Plan as heretofore
adopted, the provisions of the Center City Master Plan shall
control in the area covered by said plan.
Section 3 . That the provisions of Ordinance No. G21-83
and G10-90 shall otherwise remain in full force and effect
until amended or repealed in the manner provided by law.
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Section 4 . That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passa e in the manner provided
by law.
George 19tnDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: March 22 , 1995
Passed: March 22, 1995
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded: March 23, 1995
Published:
Attest:
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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February 20, 1995
FINDINGS OF FACT
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY OF ELGIN
I. SUBJECT
Consideration of an Amendment to the Official
Comprehensive Plan of Elgin by adopting the Elgin Center
City Master Plan by the City of Elgin, as Applicant.
II. CONSIDERATIONS
An amendment to the Official Comprehensive Plan of Elgin
has been filed, which would adopt the Elgin Center City
Master Plan prepared by Sasaki Associates, Inc. , dated
1991. Additionally, the plan is to be established as a
Business District Plan, as provided by state statute.
III. FINDINGS
After due notice, as required by law, the Planning and
Development Commission held a public hearing regarding
the proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan on
February 6, 1995. The applicant testified at the
hearing, as well as others interested in the Elgin Center
City Plan.
The Planning and Development Commission has found that
the Elgin Center City Plan should be adopted as a general
guide to decision making for the Center City with site
and strategy specifics being regarded as examples of
implementation alternatives.
The Elgin Center City Plan should encompass the Elgin
Academy Master Plan, Phases I and II .
Additionally, the Elgin Center City Plan should be
established as a Business District Plan, as provided by
state statute.
Finally, The New Century Partnership should be designated
as the implementation advisory group to the City Council .
IV. RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Development Commission recommends to the
City Council the concept of a historic district for the
Center City or some portion thereof, that an analysis and
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a recommendation from staff and the Heritage Commission
be completed, and that their recommendations be
considered by the Planning and Development Commission for
future inclusion in the Center City Plan implementation
program.
On a motion to recommend an amendment to the Official
Comprehensive Plan of Elgin by adopting the Elgin Center
City Master Plan as a general framework for
revitalization; encompassing the Elgin Academy Master
Plan, Phases I and II; establishing the Elgin Center City
Master Plan as a Business District Plan as provided by
state statute; and designating the New Century
Partnership as the implementation advisory group to the
City Council; the vote was six (6) yes and zero (0) no.
Therefore, the Planning and Development Commission
recommends the adoption of the Elgin Center City Plan.
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Robert W. Siljestrom, Cha /man
Planning and Development ommission
Roge . Dahlstrom, Secretary
annthg and Development Commission
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