G73-00 Ordinance No. G73-00
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR
A DRINKING PLACE
(214 East Chicago Street)
WHEREAS, written application has been made for a
conditional use for a drinking place within the CC1 Center
City District at 214 East Chicago Street; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
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 Zoning and Subdivision
Hearing Board.
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 Zoning and
Subdivision Hearing Board, a copy of which is attached hereto
eigik and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2 . That a conditional use for a drinking place
and legally described as follows :
LOT 8 (EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 11 FEET THEREOF) IN
BLOCK 10 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF ELGIN, ON THE EAST
SIDE OF FOX RIVER; IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE
COUNTY, ILLINOIS (COMMONLY KNOWN AS 214 EAST CHICAGO
STREET) .
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions :
1 . Substantial conformance to the Statement
of Purpose, submitted by the Owls Club.
2 . Substantial conformance to the Interior
Layout prepared by William M. Browne and Associates,
dated June 14 , 2000 .
3 . Conditional use to be limited to operation
by a fraternal membership club.
4 . Compliance with all other applicable codes
and ordinances .
re. Section 3 . That the conditional 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 immediately after its passage in the manner
provided by law.
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: November 29, 2000
Passed: November 29, 2000
Omnibus Vote : Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded: November 30 , 2000
Published:
Attest :
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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November 1,2000
Findings of Fact
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board City of Elgin,Illinois
SUBJECT
Consideration of Petition 65-00 Requesting a Conditional Use for a Drinking Place in the CC 1 Center
City District; Property Located at 214 East Chicago Street by the Owl's Club as Applicant, and
Patrick Sakolari as Owner.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Requested Action: Conditional Use Approval
Current Zoning: CC1 Center City District
Intended Use: Fraternal Association
Property Location: 214 East Chicago Street
Applicant: The Owls Club
Owner: Patrick Sakolari
Staff Coordinator: Jennifer Becker
LIST OF EXHIBITS
A. Location Map (see attached)
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B. Zoning Map (see attached)
C. Parcel Map (see attached)
D. Aerial Photo (see attached)
E. Statement of Purpose and Conformance, submitted by (see attached)
the Owl's Club,undated.
Exhibit A
Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
Petition 65-00 November 1, 2000
F. Interior Tenant Space Layout prepared by
William M. Browne and Assoc.,dated June 14, 2000. (see attached)
G. Draft Conditional Use Ordinance (see attached)
BACKGROUND
An application has been filed by the Owl's Club requesting a conditional use for a drinking place in
the CCI Center City District. The subject property is located at 214 East Chicago Street(reference
Exhibits A,B, C and D).
The subject property is located within the CC1 Center City District. The subject property is also
located with the CCP Center City Preservation District. Drinking places were originally included
in the permitted use list of the CCI Center City District and were added to the expanded conditional
use list in the Center City Preservation overlay zoning district.
The applicant proposes to move the Owls Athletic Club from 209 East Chicago Street to 214 East
Chicago Street. The club will include a bar, or drinking place. Accordingly, the applicant is
requesting a conditional use to allow for the relocation of the club from one site to another within the
CCI Center City District. (reference Exhibits E and F).
GENERAL FINDINGS
After due notice,as required by law,the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board held a public hearing
in consideration of Petition 65-00 on November I,2000. The applicant testified at the public hearing
and presented documentary evidence in support of the application. Neither proponents of nor
objectors to the petition appeared at the public hearing. Written correspondence has not been
submitted.
The Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board has made the following findings concerning the standards
for conditional uses:
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Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
Petition 65-00 November 1, 2000
A. Zoning History Findings. The subject property was zoned as follows for the years listed:
1927 E Commercial
1950 D Commercial
1960 D Commercial
1962 B2 Central Business District
1992 B2 Central Business District
Present CC1 Center City District
The subject property is also located within the CCP Center City Preservation District, an
interim overlay district created by the City Council in April 2000.
B. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Findings. The subject property is located on East
Chicago Street in the central part of the City. This area has developed with a mix of
commercial,service and residential uses found within the CC1 Center City District permitted
and conditional use lists.
The Spring Street Parking Deck is located west of and adjacent to the subject property. The
•• YWCA of Elgin is located east of and adjacent to the subject property. A bank parking lot
and church are located north of the subject property. The properties located south of the
subject property across East Chicago Street have developed with a mix of retail,service and
residential uses,including a retail floor covering store with seven upper floor apartments,the
proposed new location of the Downtown Deli with upper floor residences, a restaurant, a
beauty shop and a grocery store.
C. Trend of Development Findings. The central portion of the City is a mature, established
area which has developed with a mix of commercial,service and upper floor residential uses.
A majority of the activity in the CCI District is centered around redevelopment of existing
buildings. The central portion of the City has experienced a reintroduction of upper floor
residential dwelling units uses in recent years. Upper floor apartments exist in several of the
buildings along East Chicago Street.
The relocation ofthe Owl's Club from its existing second floor location in the building across
the street to a street level tenant space is consistent with this trend of development
D. Zoning District Findings. The purpose of the CCI Center City District is to facilitate the
implementation of the Official Comprehensive Plan for the center city, as focused on a
. distinctive subarea of the city with a common urban fabric. The CC1 Center City District
features more permissive site design regulations than the CC2 Center City District,but land
use regulations are more restrictive.
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Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Rearing Board
Petition 65-00 November 1, 2000
The purpose of the CCP Center City Preservation interim zoning overlay district is to provide
the City Council with a tool to individually review and consider proposals which may be
deemed to be inconsistent with the goals and policies of the Center City/Riverfront Plan. The
consideration of the proposed uses on the subject site as conditional uses will grant greater
control over the operation and design in keeping with the goals and policies of the Center
City/Riverfront Plan.
E. Site Characteristics Standard Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended
conditional use with respect to the site characteristics standard.
The subject property is a regularly shaped parcel containing 7,040 square feet of lot area. The
site is developed with a 14,000 square foot building which covers virtually the entire lot.No
significant natural features exist.
F. Sewer and Water Standard Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended
zoning district amendment with respect to the sewer and water standard.
The subject property is served by municipal water, sanitary sewer and stormwater control
services.
G. Traffic and Parking Standard Findings. The albject property is suitable for the intended
conditional use with respect to the traffic and parking standard.
Properties located within the CC1 Center City District are not required to provide off street
parking. The Spring Street Parking Deck is located directly west ofthe subject property,and
on street parking spaces are also located directly in front of the subject property along East
Chicago Street.
H. Location,Design,and Operation Standard Findings..The subject property is suitable for
the intended conditi 'nal use with respect to it being located,designed,and operated so as to
promote the purpose and intent of tF.. zoning ordinance.
The property locate at 214 East Chicago Street is improved with a two story brick
commercial structure,with apartments on the second floor.The ground floor has two tenant
spaces,one of which is occupied by a tattoo parlor,and one ofwhich is currently vacant. The
vacant space is 3,785 square feet in area. The Owl's Club proposes to establish a fraternal
association with a bar and sit-down restaurant in the vacant space. The vacant space is
adequately sized to support the proposed use, and the first floor location will offer greater
accessibility to the Owl's Club members
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Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
Petition 65-00 November 1, 2000
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS,UNRESOLVED ISSUES,AND ALTERNATIVES
The Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board has developed or identified the following findings,
unresolved issues, and alternatives:
A. Summary of Findings.
The existing commercial structure is located within the traditional downtown which offers
a range of commercial and service businesses to support the employees and residents of the
Center City.The proposed relocation of an existing fraternal association with a restaurant to
an expanded space within the Center City is a suitable use for the subject property.
The Owl's Club use is consistent and compatible with the objectives and policies of the
Riverfront/Center City Master Plan.
B. Summary of Unresolved Issues.
There are no unresolved issues.
C. Summary of Alternatives.
Other than an approval,a denial,or an approval with some combination of conditions,there
are no substantive alternatives.
RECOMMENDATION
The Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board recommends the approval of Petition 65-00, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose, submitted by the Owl's Club.
Hours of operation limited to those contained within the Statement of Purpose.
2. Substantial conformance to the Interior Floor Plan prepared by William M.Browne
and Associates, dated June 14, 2000.
3. Conditional use to be limited to operation by a private fraternal membership club.
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Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
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4. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
On a motion to recommend approval of Petition 65-00, the vote was six (6) yes and one (1)
abstention. Therefore,the motion to recommend approval of Petition 65-00 was adopted.
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Ralph T . ri, Chairman
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
ren Kieck, Secretary
•ning and Subdivision Hearing Board
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