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G36-01 CITY OF ELGIN ORDINANCE NO. G36-01 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ARTERIAL ROAD CORRIDOR DESIGN GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN ON THIS 13TH DAY OF JUNE 2001 Published in pamphlet form by authority of the City Council of the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois, on this 18th day of June 2001. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ss. COUNTY OF KANE ) CERTIFICATE I, Dolonna Mecum, certify that I am the duly appointed and acting municipal clerk of the City of Elgin, Cook and Kane Counties, Illinois. I further certify that on June 13, 2001, the Corporate Authorities of such municipality passed and approved Ordinance No. G36-01, which provided by its terms that it should be published in pamphlet form. The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. G36-01, including the Ordinance and a cover sheet thereof, was prepared, and a copy of such Ordinance was posted in the municipal building, commencing on June 18th, and continuing for at least ten days thereafter. Copies of such Ordinance were also available for public inspection upon request in the office of the municipal clerk. DATED at Elgin, Illinois, on June 18, 2001. Municipal Clerk' (SEAL) Ordinance No. G36-01 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ARTERIAL ROAD CORRIDOR DESIGN GUIDELINES WHEREAS, the City has considered reports by the Elgin Image Advisory Commission concerning the image and appearance of improvements along the arterial road corridors; and WHEREAS, the City has undertaken a comprehensive planning process that was initiated in June, 2000; and WHEREAS, the City has commissioned Terkla, Pettigrew, Allen and Payne, Inc. , DLK Architecture and Design, Wolff-Clements Landscape Architecture and Design, and Real Estate Planning Group as a consulting team to assist the City in preparing an updated comprehensive plan for the community; and WHEREAS, as one part of the comprehensive planning process, the consulting team will evaluate the arterial road corridors, and with the participation of the community, recommend land use, appearance, and design goals and objectives for the arterial road corridors; and WHEREAS, following adoption of the comprehensive plan, new zoning regulations can be prepared and adopted to reinforce the desired development character along the arterial road corridors; and WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the Elgin Zoning Ordinance to add Section 19 . 15 . 500 entitled "ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District" , including by reference the attached guidelines entitled "Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines; " and WHEREAS, these "Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines" are intended to guide property owners, businesses, designers, the community, and the City Council in making decisions which will result in quality improvements and development along the arterial road corridors; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission has conducted a public hearing after due notice and submitted its written findings and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance amending the Elgin Zoning Ordinance by adding Section 19 . 15 . 500 entitled "ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District" and concurs with the recommendation to adopt by reference in said Section these guidelines entitled "Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines . " E NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS : Section 1 . That the attached Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines dated June 13 , 2001 , consisting of 12 pages, be and are hereby adopted as the City of Elgin' s arterial road corridor design guidelines to be utilized and administered as provided for in Section 19 . 15 . 525 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. Section 2 . That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 3 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. ock, ayor Presented: June 13 , 2001 Passed: June 13, 2001 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: June 14, 2001 Published: June 18, 2001 Attest : Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk June 13, 2001 Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines Relating to Chapter 19.15.500 of the Elgin Zoning Ordinance Introduction The purpose and intent of the Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines is to encourage quality improvements to existing buildings and sites,and to promote redevelopment or new development along Elgin's arterial corridors which will complement the surrounding neighborhoods, be attractively designed and landscaped, minimize sign clutter, enhance the pedestrian experience, and tame vehicular access. The guidelines are intended to provide simple graphic examples of acceptable building and site design features for commercial developments ranging in size from small retail establishments, to multiple tenant strip centers, to "big box" retailers. The Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines address design features which include building placement and orientation, building mass and scale, building walls, building materials, painting and color, rooflines and parapets, signs, lighting, landscaping, pedestrian access, parking, drive through facilities, curb cuts, streetscape, service entrances, refuse collection, and mechanical and utility equipment. The guidelines are described in detail in the accompanying text and graphics. l Issues and Objectives Elgin's arterial road corridors have developed over a period of many years and under the influence of a variety of design controls. The existing patterns of development range from the commercial reuse of buildings and small parcels originally intended for residential use, with limited or no accessory parking;to individual or multiple tenant commercial buildings, with accessory parking; to large shopping centers with multiple tenant buildings and big box retail stores, set back behind outlot buildings and large fields of parking. The arterial road corridors represent the "front door' to the community for residents and visitors alike. The design and appearance of the public and private improvements along the corridors leaves a lasting impression on business patrons and on those traveling through. The following practices are intended to both improve the aesthetic experience of the drive along the corridors, and heighten the anticipation of patronizing the businesses located along them: • Make sure the edges and medians along the arterial road are attractive. • Place utilities underground. • Landscape using mature trees and substantial green area designed to provide four-season interest. • Create a pedestrian friendly environment. • Provide appropriate outdoor lighting to promote safety and security. Provide signage that is well designed, well organized, and appropriate. • Provide ample interior landscaping within parking areas. • Provide opportunities for cafes and outdoor dining. • Bring retail uses close to the road and place parking to the side or rear. • Strive for architectural excellence and demand high quality design and materials. Design Review - Submission Requirements The following drawings and documentation shall constitute a full package for design review: Site Plan indicating building location , curb cuts, vehicular circulation, parking, drive through facilities and stacking, pedestrian access, landscaping, fencing, loading areas, outdoor storage and display areas, trash facilities, lighting, and signs. The plan must be to scale and dimensioned. Building Elevation Drawings showing each wall of the building, indicating building materials, colors, storefronts, glazing, doors and entrances, and wall signs. The elevation drawings must be to scale and dimensioned. Sign Elevation Drawings of all freestanding signs, indicating size, height, materials, colors, illumination, and location on site plan. The elevation drawings must be to scale and dimensioned. Location Map in the form of an aerial photograph, or a structure-based map indicating building footprints and land uses for a distance of 500 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the development site. Photographs of existing buildings adjacent to and across the street from the development site. -2- Develop a distinctive neighborhood image consistent it ith the historical aspects of the architecture and character still present in the area through control of various design elements, including: • appropriate building materials • height, scale, and rhythm of buildings iIUER�IC.� 0 r=hrJC�� c� r �.�- �1lcHfis --�-- �� [I El r! 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Option 2 - Collector street modified to provide pedestrian level scale, access and interest LCAOi1lU/�'N�-fh�7 h1CC L-ChQ'hi UIU N LC't 11�!(O l->rlT}3lN(o/::NL"�--$t(.I(.0 J kET'A�i L 8z(., acx bc)( J lll 0 L I M I T G C E s S R -to ui©>=LINES � cj�eF UMrreb ACCESS ART-EP-IA L C 0PRI DCP-S (NOT To SCttF-) ornc-I 2 For limited,access Corridors: Provide pedestrian scale and access to commercial development along limited access corridors by: • Providing mixed use development - retail at street level along collectors and local streets with larger office/mixed use development towards the rear. • Locating parking lots towards the rear of the block accessible from collector streets. • Providing pedestrian linkage between arterial streets, parking lots and commercial development. Option 3 - Mixed use development providing pedestrian level scale at street, with larger office development towards rear of block. 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