G41-04 Ordinance No. G41-04
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR ACCESSORY PACKAGE LIQUOR SALES
IN THE AB AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT
(215 South Randall Road)
WHEREAS, written application has been made requesting conditional use approval for
accessory package liquor sales in the AB Area Business District; 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, dated March 3, 2004, made by the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board, a copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
r Section 2. That a conditional use to permit the establishment of package liquor sales
accessory to a grocery store in the AB Area Business District at 215 South Randall Road and
legally described as follows:
That part of Lots 6 through 9, inclusive in Randall Lake Crossing being a
subdivision in part of the Southwest quarter of Section 16, and part of the
Northwest quarter of Section 21, Township 41 North Range 8 East of the Third
Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded as Document No.
94K086086; said part described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner
of said Lot 6; thence South 07 degrees 14 minutes 36 seconds West 6.31 feet
along the westerly line of said Lot 6 for a point of beginning; thence North 90
degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east 236.74 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds West 297.00 feet to a point on a curve on the westerly line of
said Lot 9 in said Randall Lake Crossing; thence Northeasterly along the arc of
said curve concave westerly having a radius of 200.00 feet an arc length of 36.69
feet to a point to tangency; thence North 07 degrees 14 minutes 36 seconds East
415.02 feet along the westerly line of said lots to said point of beginning, all in
Kane County, Illinois (property commonly known as 215 South Randall Road).
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial conformance with the Statement of Purpose and
Conformance, prepared by Linda Olszewski, dated January 6, 2004.
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2. Substantial conformance with the floor plan, prepared by Linda
Olszewski, dated January 6, 2004.
3. Compliance with all other codes and ordinances.
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: April 14, 2004
Passed: April 14, 2004
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Recorded: April 15, 2004
Published:
Attest:
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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March 3, 2004
FINDINGS OF FACT
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board City of Elgin,Illinois
SUBJECT
Consideration of Petition 07-04 Requesting Conditional Use Approval for Accessory Package Liquor
Sales in the AB Area Business District;Property Located at 215 South Randall Road;by Aldi,Inc.,
as Applicant and Owner.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Requested Action: - Conditional Use Approval
Current Zoning: AB Area Business District
ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District
Existing Use: Grocery Store
Property Location: 215 South Randall Road
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Applicant/ Owner: Aldi, Inc.
Staff Coordinator: Todd Wyatt, Associate Planner
LIST OF EXHIBITS
A. Location Map (see attached)
B. Zoning Map (see attached)
C. Parcel Map (see attached)
D. Aerial Photo (see attached)
E. Site Photos (see attached)
F. Statement of Purpose and Conformance (see attached)
G. Draft Conditional Use Ordinance (see attached)
H. Correspondence (see attached)
Exhibit A
Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
0°k Petition 07-04 March 3, 2004
BACKGROUND
An application has been filed by Aldi Inc.,requesting conditional use approval for accessory package
liquor sales in the AB Area Business District. The subject property is located at 215 South Randall
Road (see exhibits A, B, C, D, and E).
The applicant's store is located in the Randall Lake Crossing shopping center. The applicant is
proposing to sell beer and wine within the existing grocery store. The proposed use of accessory
package liquor sales requires conditional use approval in the AB District(see exhibits F,G,and H).
FINDINGS
After due notice,as required by law,the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board conducted a public
hearing in consideration of Petition 07-04 on March 3, 2004. The applicant testified at the public
hearing and presented documentary evidence in support of the application.No public testimony was
presented at the public hearing. Written correspondence has been submitted(reference Exhibit H).
Staff submitted a Conditional Use Review dated February 24, 2004.
elk The Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board has made the following general findings:
A. Zoning History Findings. The subject property was zoned as follows for the years listed:
1927: Out
1950: Out
1960: Out
1962: Out
1974: Property was annexed and zoned B-3 Service Business District
1992: AB Area Business District
Present: AB Area Business District
ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District
The Aldi grocery store is considered a permitted use in the AB Area Business District.
B. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Findings. The subject property is located in the
Randall Lakes Crossing commercial subdivision, on Randall Road between U.S. Route 20
and South Street.
The subject property is surrounded by commercial properties which are zoned AB Area
Business District. The property further to the south of the subject property is zoned MFR
Multiple Family Residence, and is developed with multiple family residential use.
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Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
Petition 07-04 March 3, 2004
C. Trend of Development Findings. The subject property is located in the Randall Lakes
Crossing commercial subdivision,on Randall Road between U.S.Route 20 and South Street.
The area has developed with primarily with commercial uses, with some residential uses.
D. Zoning District Findings: The purpose of the AB Area Business District is to provide
commodities and services to several neighborhoods,and,in some instances,to a community
wide or regional supporting population. AB zoning districts are limited by the applicable site
design regulations to an intermediate scale of development relative to NB Neighborhood
Business Districts and the CC1 Center City District.
The purpose and intent of the ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District is to promote and
facilitate the implementation of the objectives, policies, and strategies of the City of Elgin
Comprehensive Plan. The ARC zoning district is a zoning overlay district,and accordingly,
a property located within the district shall also be subject to the regulations of the underlying
zoning district in which it is located. As no building additions are contemplated as part of
this conditional use approval request, the requirements of the ARC District do not apply.
E. Site Characteristics Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
conditional use with respect to its size, shape, significant features including topography,
watercourses,vegetation, and existing improvements.
Findings.The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to the
site characteristics standard.
The subject property contains approximately 2.7 acres. The property is improved with a
commercial building which contains approximately 10,354 square feet of floor area,and an
accessory parking lot.
F. Sewer and Water Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
conditional use with respect to the availability of adequate municipal water, wastewater
treatment, and storm water control facilities.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to
the sewer and water standard.
The subject property is served by municipal water, sanitary sewer and storm water
control services.
G. Traffic and Parking Standard. The availability of the subject property for the intended
conditional use with respect to the provision of safe and efficient on-site and off-site
vehicular circulation designed to minimize traffic congestion.
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Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
Petition 07-04 March 3,2004
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to
the traffic and parking standard.
The subject property is located within an established commercial shopping center which is
located on Randall Road,just south of US Route 20.A signalized intersection and a private
drive provide access to the shopping center.
The applicant proposes utilizing less than 10 percent of the existing retail floor space for the
package liquor sales area. As no floor area is being added to the Aldi, per the Zoning
Ordinance,no additional off street parking stalls are required. Off street parking is currently
provided in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance.
H. Location,Design,and Operation Standard.The suitability of the subject property for the
intended conditional use with respect to it being located, designed, and operated so as to
promote the purpose and intent of this title and chapter.
Findings.The subject property is suitable for the intended conditional use with respect to it
being located,designed, and operated so as to promote the purpose and intent of the zoning
ordinance.
No evidence has been submitted or found that the proposed conditional use will be located,
designed,or operated in a manner that will exercise undue detrimental influence on itself or
surrounding property.
Ideally, accessory package liquor sales establishments should be located well within an
existing commercial center in order to limit any potential detrimental effects on the
surrounding area. While residential land uses are located within close proximity to the
subject property, the limited scope of the proposed land use should help to limit the
possibility of any detrimental effects on the surrounding area.
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.
Positive Attributes. The subject property is located in the AB Area Business District.
Approval of the proposed package liquor sales conditional use will allow the property owner
to offer for sale package beer and wine. No other establishments in the shopping center
currently sell liquor. The proposed use will fill a need for liquor sales in that area.
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Findings of Fact Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
Petition 07-04 March 3, 2004
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 07-04. On a
motion to recommend approval of the conditional use, subject to the following conditions,the vote
was six (6)yes and zero (0)no:
1. Substantial conformance with the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,prepared by Linda
Olszewski, dated January 6, 2004.
elk 2. Substantial conformance with the floor plan,prepared by Linda Olszewski,dated January 6,
2004.
3. Compliance with all other codes and ordinances.
Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition 07-04 was adopted.
Respectfully submitted:
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Robert Langlois, Chi' an
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
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Lauren Pruss, Secretary
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board
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