G79-05 Ordinance No. G79-05
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM ORI OFFICE RESEARCH INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT TO PORI PLANNED OFFICE RESEARCH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
(1707 North Randall Road)
WHEREAS, written application has been made for an amendment to an existing PORI
Planned Office Research Industrial District established in Ordinance No. G-47-05; and
WHEREAS,the Planning and Development Commission 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 Planning and Development Commission.
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 July 18, 2005, made by the Planning and Development Commission, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That Chapter 19.08, Section 19.08.020 entitled Zoning District map of the
Elgin Municipal Code, as amended,be and the same I is hereby further amended by adding thereto
the following paragraph:
Parcel one:
Lot 1 of Teeple's subdivision, in the township of Dundee, Kane County, Illinois.
Parcel two:
That part of the northwest 1/4 of section 32, township 42 north, range 8 east of the
third principal meridian,described as follows: commencing at the southwest corner
of said northwest 1/4;thence north 01 degrees,52 minutes,53 seconds east,along the
west line of said northwest 1/4, a distance of 888.16 feet to the northwest corner, as
monumented, of Teeple's subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the northwest
1/4 of section 32, township and range aforesaid, for the point of beginning; thence
south 88 degrees, 15 minutes,29 seconds east,along the north line,as monumented,
and the easterly extension of said north line of Teeple's subdivision, a distance of
467.60 feet;thence north 01 degrees, 52 minutes, 53 seconds east, parallel with the
said west line of the northwest 1/4,a distance of 466.69 feet;thence north 88 degrees,
15 minutes, 29 seconds west, parallel with the said north line, as monumented, of
said Teeple's subdivision, a distance of 467.60 feet to the aforesaid west line of the
northwest 1/4;thence south 01 degrees, 52 minutes,53 seconds west,along said west
line, a distance of 466.69 feet to the point of beginning, being situated in Dundee
township,Kane county,Illinois,less and except that part conveyed by deed recorded
July 20, 1989 as document 1985603 to the Illinois state toll highway authority
described as follows: commencing at the southwest corner of said northwest 1/4 of
section 32;thence northerly along the west line of said northwest 1/4 of section 32,a
distance of 536.65 feet per plat dated June 20, 1988 (distance recorded on plat no.
1232690 dated June 15, 1972, being 533.50 feet) to a point; thence continuing
northerly along said west line of the northwest 1/4 of section 32,a distance of 351.51
feet per plat dated June 20, 1988 (distance recorded on plat no. 1232690 dated June
15, 1972,being 351.00 feet)to a point of beginning;thence northerly along the last
described line extended, a distance of 466.69 feet to a point;thence easterly along a
line forming an angle of 89 degrees, 51 minutes, 38 seconds to the right of the last
described line extended, a distance of 333.54 feet to a point; thence southwesterly
along a line forming an angle of 168 degrees, 06 minutes, 48 seconds to the right of
the last described line extended, a distance of 249.10 feet to a point; thence
continuing southwesterly along a line forming an angle of 23 degrees,25 minutes,33
seconds to the left of the last described line extended, a distance of 48.10 feet to a
point; thence southerly along a line forming an angle of 54 degrees, 32 minutes, 52
seconds to the left of the last Described line extended, a distance of 387.58 feet to a
point; thence westerly along a line forming an angle of 89 degrees, 51 minutes, 37
seconds to the right of the last described line extended,a distance of 50.72 feet to the
point of beginning; excepting thereof, the right of way of the existing public road).
Parcel three:
The south 300 feet of the east 475 feet of the northwest 1/4 of section 32,
Township 42 north, range 8 east of the third principal meridian, (except part
dedicated to city of Elgin by plat recorded November. 27, 1989 as document
2010689) in the township of Dundee, Kane county, Illinois.
Parcel four:
The northwest 1/4 of section 32,township 42 north,range 8 east of the third principal
meridian,(excepting therefrom: the north 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of said northwest
1/4, and except the south 300.00 feet of the east 475.00 feet of said northwest 1/4,
and except Teeple's subdivision and a five acre parcel, described as follows:
commencing at the southwest corner of said northwest 1/4;thence north 01 degrees,
52 minutes, 53 seconds east, along the west line of said northwest 1/4, a distance of
536.65 feet to the south line, as monumented, of said Teeple's subdivision for the
point of beginning;thence south 88 degrees, 10 minutes, 19 seconds east,along said
south line, a distance of 237.29 feet to the southeast corner, as monumented of said
Teeple's subdivision; Thence north 01 degrees, 46 minutes, 35 seconds east, along
the east line, as monumented,of said Teeple's subdivision,a distance of 351.86 feet
to the northeast corner,as monumented,of said Teeple's subdivision;thence south 88
degrees, 15 minutes, 29 seconds east, along the easterly extension of the northerly
line, as monumented,of said Teeple's subdivision, a distance of 230.95 feet;thence
ter► north 01 degrees, 52 minutes, 53 seconds east,parallel with the said west line of the
northwest 1/4, a distance of 466.69 feet; thence north 88 degrees, 15 minutes, 29
seconds west, parallel with the north line, as monumented, of said Teeple's
subdivision, a distance of 467.60 feet to the said west line of the northwest 1/4;
thence south 01 degrees, 52 minutes, 53 seconds West, along said west line, a
distance of 818.20 feet to the point of beginning,and except that part lying northerly
and northeasterly of the southwesterly line of the Illinois state toll highway
commission parcel no.N-4d-57,described as follows: commencing at the southeast
corner of said northwest 1/4; thence north 01 degrees, 51 minutes, 04 seconds east,
along the east line of said northwest 1/4, a distance of 616.24 feet for the point of
beginning and being on the southwesterly line,as monumented,of said parcel no.N-
4d-57;thence continuing along the last described course,a distance of 346.02 feet to
the northeasterly line, as monumented, of said parcel no. N-4d-57; thence north 58
degrees, 15 minutes, 38 seconds west, along said northeasterly line, a distance of
2052.26 feet to the south line of the north 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of said northwest
1/4; thence north 88 degrees, 13 minutes, 58 seconds west, along said south line, a
distance of 600.50 feet to the southwesterly line as monumented, of said parcel no.
N-4d-57; thence south 58 degrees, 15 minutes, 38 seconds east, along said
southwesterly line, a distance of 2744.88 feet to the point of beginning, and also
except the Illinois toll highway commission parcel no. N-4d-57. 2, described as
follows: commencing at the northwest corner of said northwest 1/4;thence south 01
degrees, 52 minutes, 53 seconds west, along the west line of said northwest 1/4, a
distance of 663.64 feet to the southwest corner of the north 1/2 of the northwest 1/4
of said northwest 1/4,hereinafter referred to as point c; thence continuing along the
last described course,a distance of 707.96 feet;thence south 88 degrees,01 minutes,
51 seconds east,perpendicular to the center line of Randall road,as per dedication of
the right of way for public road purposes, document no. 576570, filed in the
recorder's office of Kane county,Illinois on march 21, 1947, a distance of 30.19 feet
to the east right of way line of said Randall road for the point of beginning; thence
north 06 degrees,44 minutes,20 seconds east, a distance of 710.74 feet to a point on
the south line of the north 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of said northwest 1/4,that is 90.37
feet, as measured along said south line, east of aforesaid point c; thence north 88
degrees, 13 minutes,58 seconds west,along said south line a distance of 59.10 feet to
the said east right of way line of Randall road;thence south 01 degrees, 58 minutes,
09 seconds west,along said right of way line,a distance of 708.07 feet to the point of
beginning), (also excepting therefrom that part of the land conveyed to Illinois state
toll highway authority by deed recorded September 29, 1988 as document 1934642)
(and also except part dedicated to city of Elgin by plat recorded November.27, 1989
as document 2010689) in Dundee township, Kane county, Illinois.
Parcel five:
The north 468.03 feet,as measured along the east and west lines of the Southwest 1/4
of section 32,township 42 north,range 8 east of the third Principal meridian,(except
part conveyed by deed recorded July 12, 1990 as document 90k36232 to county of
Kane)(and also except part dedicated to city of Elgin by plat recorded November.27,
1989 as document 2010689) (and also except part conveyed by deed recorded
April 5, 1995 as document 95k018390 to county of Kane)in the city of Elgin,Kane
County, Illinois.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby grants the rezoning from ORI
Office Research Industrial District to PORI District for the property commonly known as 1701-1715
North Randall Road,and legally described above,which shall be designed,developed,and operated
subject to the following provisions:
Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the PORI Office Research Industrial District is to provide a
planned industrial environment that fosters a sense of place and destination within a coordinated
campus or park setting, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60,Planned Developments.A PORI
zoning district is most similar to, but departs from the standard requirements of the ORI zoning
district.
A. Supplementary Regulations. Any word or phrase contained within this ordinance followed
by the symbol"[SR]" shall be subject to the definitions and the additional interpretive requirements
provided in Chapter 19.90,Supplementary Regulations,of the EMC. The exclusion of such symbol
shall not exempt such word or phrase from the applicable supplementary regulation.
rik B. General Provisions. In this PORI District, the use and development of land and structures
f shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.05, General Provisions, of the EMC, as may be
amended from time to time.
C. Zoning Districts Generally. In this PORI District, the use and development of land and
structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.07,Zoning Districts of the EMC, as may
be amended from time to time.
D. Location and Size of Districts. Planned industrial districts should be located in substantial
conformance to the official comprehensive plan. The amount of land necessary to constitute a
separate planned industrial district exclusive of rights of way,but including adjoining land or land
directly opposite a right of way shall not be less than two acres. No departure from the required
minimum size of a planned industrial district shall be granted by the City Council.
E. Land Use. In this PORI District,the only land uses allowed shall be those land uses allowed
as permitted uses in the ORI Office Research Industrial District,pursuant to Chapter 19.40.130 Land
Use, of the EMC, as amended, with the addition of SIC 2068 Salted and Roasted Nuts and Seeds
Manufacturing, 2032 (canned specialties); 2033 (canned fruits, vegetables, preserves, jams and
jellies);2034(dried and dehydrated fruits and vegetables and soup mixes);2035 (pickled fruits and
vegetables, vegetable sauces, and seasonings); 2041 (flour and other grain mill products); 2043
(cereal breakfast foods); 2045 (prepared flour mixes and doughs); 2051 (bread and other bakery
products, except cookies and crackers); 2052 (cookies and crackers); 2061 (cane sugar, except
rik refining); 2063 (beet sugar); 2064 (candy and other confectionary products); 2066 (chocolate and
cocoa products);2067(chewing gum);2087(flavoring extracts and flavoring syrups,not elsewhere
classified); (2095 (roasted coffee); 2096 (potato chips, corn chips and similar snacks); and 2098
(macaroni, spaghetti, vermicelli and noodles), to the permitted use list.
F. Site Design. In this PORI District,the site design regulations shall be as required in the ORI
Office Research Industrial District,pursuant to Chapter 19.40.135 Site Design,of the EMC,as may
be amended from time to time. The development of land and structures shall be in substantial
conformance with the following:
1. Substantial conformance to the Site Plans,submitted by Heitman Architects,Inc.,and dated
June 9, 2005.
2. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
G. Off-Street Parking. In this PORI District,off street parking shall be subject to the provisions
of Chapter 19.45, Off Street Parking, of the EMC, as amended. The development of land and
structures shall be in substantial conformance with the following:
1. Substantial conformance to the Site Plans,submitted by Heitman Architects,Inc.,and dated
June 9, 2005.
2. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
H. Off-Street Loading. In this PORI District,off street loading shall be subject to the provisions
of Chapter 19.47, Off Street Loading, of the EMC, as amended. The development of land and
structures shall be in substantial conformance with the following:
1. Substantial conformance to the Site Plans,submitted by Heitman Architects,Inc.,and dated
June 9, 2005.
2. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
I. Signs.In this PORI District,signs shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.50,Signs of
the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,as amended.The development administrator may require,and may
approve signs not otherwise provided by this title in support of the development.
J. Amendments. In this PORI District, application for text and map amendments shall be
subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.55, Amendments. A text and map amendment may be
requested by an individual lot or property owner for a zoning lot without necessitating that all other
property owners in this PORI zoning district authorize such an application.
K. Planned Developments. . In this PORI zoning district,the use and development of the land
and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60, Planned Developments of the
Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. A conditional use for a planned development may be
requested by an individual lot or property owner for a zoning lot without requiring an amendment to
this PORI zoning district and without necessitating that all other property owners in this PORI
zoning district authorize such an application.
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L. Conditional Uses. In this PORI zoning district, the use and development of the land and
structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.65 Conditional Uses of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. A conditional use may be requested by an individual lot or
property owner for a zoning lot without requiring an amendment to this PORI zoning district and
without necessitating that all other property owners in this PORI zoning district authorize such an
application.
M. Variations. In this PORI District,the use and development of the land and structures shall be
subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.70, Variations of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended. Any of the requirements of this ordinance may be varied by petition of a lot or property
owner for a zoning lot without requiring an amendment to this PORI zoning district and without
necessitating that all other property owners in this PORI zoning district authorize such an
application.
N. Subdivisions—Generally. The subdivision of the subject property and development thereof
shall comply with the subdivision regulations of the city,as amended,and the Plat Act of the State of
Illinois.
O. Appeals.Any requirement,determination,or interpretation associated with the administration
and enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance may be appealed subject to the provisions of
Chapter 19.75, Appeals of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
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: August 24, 2005
Passed: August 24, 2005
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: August 25, 2005
Published:
Attest: �]!�
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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July 18, 2005
tek FINDINGS OF FACT
Planning and Development Commission City of Elgin, Illinois
SUBJECT
Consideration of Petition 50-05 Requesting An Amendment to an Existing PORI Planned Office
Research Industrial District;Property Located at 1707 Randall Road;by John B. Sanfilippo&Son,
Inc., as Applicant and Owner.
BACKGROUND
Requested Action: Map Amendment
Current Zoning: PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District
ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District
ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District
rIntended Use: Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Office
C Property Location: 1707 North Randall Road
Applicant/Owner: John B. Sanfilippo & Son
Staff Coordinator: John Rothenberger, Building Official
LIST OF EXHIBITS
A. Location Map (see attached)
B. Zoning Map (see attached)
C. Parcel Map (see attached)
D. Aerial Map (see attached)
E. Environmental Map (see attached)
F. Site Photos (see attached)
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G. Draft PORI Ordinance (see attached)
EXHIBIT A
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H. Site Plans prepared by Heitman Architects, Inc. (see enclosed)
I. Standards for Planned Developments (see enclosed)
BACKGROUND
An application has been filed by By John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., as applicant and owner;
requesting an amendment to an existing PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District,to permit
the construction of a building addition in the ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay. The subject
property is located at 1707 Randall Road(reference Exhibits A,B, C, D, E, and F).
The applicant is proposing to construct a 347,000 square foot addition to the existing warehouse.
The addition would be on the east and south sides of the existing warehouse building. Future plans
are to construct an additional 267,391 square foot addition on the east side of the warehouse and a 3
story parking deck on the east side of the existing 4 story office building. They are also proposing
new parking lots to accommodate an additional 1,600 vehicles as the additions are constructed and
occupied(reference Exhibits G, H, and I).
FINDINGS
After due notice, as required by law, the Planning and Development Commission held a public
hearing in consideration of Petition 50-05 on July 18, 2005. The applicant testified at the public ``
hearing and presented documentary evidence in support of the application. No additional public
testimony was presented. The Community Development-Group submitted a Map Amendment
Review,dated July 13, 2005.
The Planning and Development Commission has made the following findings concerning the
standards for planned developments:
A. Site.Characteristics Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
zoning district with respect to its size, shape, significant natural features (including
topography, watercourse and vegetation), and existing improvements.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the
site characteristics standard.
The subject property contains approximately 95 acres. The property is improved with a
manufacturing/warehouse building,a 4 story office building,and related off-street parking.
B. Sewer and Water Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning
r'' district with respect to the availability of adequate municipal water,wastewater treatment,
and storm water control facilities.
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Findings. The subject property is suitable for the proposed planned development with
respect to the sewer and water standard.
The subject property is served with municipal water and sanitary sewer systems. The design
of stormwater management systems is subject to compliance with the provisions of the Kane
County Stormwater Ordinance.
C. Traffic and Parking Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
zoning district with respect to the provision of safe and efficient on-site and off-site vehicular
circulation designed to minimize traffic congestion.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the
traffic and parking standard.
The subject property is located at the northeast corner of North Randall Road and Fox Lane.
North Randall Road functions as an arterial street. Fox Lane is a collector street.
Vehicular access to the property is currently from two points on Fox Lane and one point on
North Randall Road. The applicant is proposing to eliminate one of the access points on Fox
Lane. A total of 2,344 off-street parking spaces will be required to serve the facility with all
of the expansions. A total of 2,589 spaces are provided.
D. Zoning History Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning
district with respect to the length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused in
its current zoning district.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the
length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused in its current zoning district.
The property was annexed into the City in 1988 for the purposes of constructing an industrial
park. The property was zoned M2 General Manufacturing District. It was reclassified to
ORI Office Research Industrial District in 1992 as a part of the most recent comprehensive
amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map. Earlier this year, the property was
reclassified PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District to increase the permitted uses.
E. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Standard. The suitability of the subject property for
the intended zoning district with respect to consistency and compatibility with surrounding
land use and zoning.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to
consistency and compatibility with surrounding land use and zoning.
The areas located to the north of the subject property are zoned PORI Planned Office
Industrial District. The areas to the west and south are zoned PORI Planned Office Research
Industrial and ORI Office Research Industrial Districts. The area to the east is zoned GI
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General Industrial. All of the areas surrounding the subject property are either improved with
or in the process of developing with commercial industrial buildings.
F. Trend of Development Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
zoning district with respect to consistency with an existing pattern of development or an
identifiable trend of development in the area.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to
consistency with an existing pattern of development or an identifiable trend within the area.
The subject property is surrounded by established office and industrial uses.
G. Zoning District Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning
district with respect to conformance to the provisions for the purpose and intent, and the
location and size of a zoning district.
The purpose of the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District is to provide a planned
environment for various types of office, commercial and industrial uses, subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19.60,Planned Developments.A PORI zoning district is most similar to,
�w but departs from the standard requirements of the ORI zoning district.
C 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.
In general, the purpose and intent of the provision for planned developments is to
accommodate unique development situations. For planned development districts, the
planned development should demonstrate the following characteristics:
1. An opportunity to realize a development of demonstrated need with respect to the
types of environment available to the public that would not be possible under the
strict application of the other chapters of this title.
2. A creative approach to the use of land and related improvements resulting in better
design and construction of aesthetic amenities.
3. The preservation of significant natural features including topography,watercourses,
wetlands, and vegetation.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to
conformance to the provision for the purpose and intent,and the location and size of a PORI
Planned Office Research Industrial District.
The applicant is requesting an amendment to an existing PORI Planned Office Research
Industrial District. The approval of this proposal will be subject to substantial conformance
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to the approved site, elevation, and landscape plans. The proposed planned development
includes departures from the required setbacks of the ORI Office Research Industrial District.
H. Comprehensive Plan Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
zoning district with respect to conformance to the goals, objectives, and policies of the
official comprehensive plan.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the
Comprehensive Plan Standard.
The subject property is designated"office research industrial"by the official Comprehensive
Plan (2005). The office research industrial designation allows for a variety of industrial,
manufacturing, assembly,warehouse, distribution,research and development,technology,
corporate and support office, and limited employee-serving retail uses. These activities
typically locate in business parks. Appropriate locations offer access to the arterial street
system, and are in close proximity to highways,the freeway system and interchanges.
I. Natural Preservation Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
planned development with respect to the preservation of all significant natural features
including topography,watercourses,wetlands, and vegetation.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with
respect to the Natural Preservation Standard.
The property is relatively flat. Existing landscaping and berms have been installed over time
with the development of the property.
J. Internal Land Use Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
planned development with respect to the land uses permitted within the development being
located, designed, and operated so as to exercise no undue detrimental influence on each
other or on surrounding property.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with
respect to the internal land use standard.
The property is improved with an office building,warehouse,and related parking facilities.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DEPARTURES AND EXCEPTIONS
A planned development may be granted certain departures from the normal standards,regulations,
requirements, and procedures of the Elgin Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is requesting the
following departures from the standard requirements of the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial
District:
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1. 19.40.135(E.1.a.2)—Street Setback. For a zoning lot of the size of the subject property in
the ORI District,a building is required to be setback a minimum of 96.6 feet from a street lot
line.The applicant is proposing to construct an addition on the south side of the warehouse
which is set back 85 feet(a 12%departure).
2. 19.40.135 (E.2.a)—Vehicle Use Area Setback. For a zoning lot of the size of the subject
property in the ORI District, a parking lot is required to be setback a minimum of 68 feet
from a street lot line.The applicant is proposing to construct an additional parking lots at the
north side of the property at a property line which is set back 45 feet(a 34% departure).
3. 19.90.015 (A.2) —Fences and Walls. Partially Open And Open Fences: Within a "street
yard" [SR],no "partially open fence" [SR]or"open fence" [SR]shall exceed four(4)linear
feet in structure height, except as may be otherwise authorized or required by this title.
Additionally, no chainlink or mesh type fences shall be permitted within required street
setbacks or street yards. The applicant is proposing to maintain the existing chainlink
security fence in the front yard setback which is set back 45 feet from Fox Lane(a 47%
departure).
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, UNRESOLVED ISSUES,AND ALTERNATIVES
The Planning and Development Commission has developed or identified the following findings,
unresolved issues, and alternatives:
A. Summary of Findings.
1. Positive Attributes. The applicant proposes to expand the existing warehouse in a
manner which is sensitive to the existing architectural design of the building,and is
sympathetic to the views from neighboring properties and the adjacent streets.
2. Zoning District.The subject property is ideally suited for its use as a warehouse and
office due to its location along an arterial street and in an area of existing commercial
industrial uses.
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.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Development Commission hereby recommends the approval of Petition 50-05.
On a motion to recommend approval, subject to the following conditions,the vote was five(5)yes
and zero (0) no:
1. Substantial conformance to the John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. Site Plan (sheets
A 1.1 A, Al.1 B, and A 1.1 C), prepared by Heitman Architects, Inc., subject to
revisions requested by the Community Development Group and Engineering
Department.
2. Substantial conformance to the John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. Landscape Plan
(sheets 1 through 4 of 4),prepared by Heitman Architects,Inc.,subject to revisions
requested by the Community Development Group and Engineering Department.
3. Substantial conformance to the John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. Elevation Plan
(sheets A5.0A,A5.0B,and A5.0C),prepared by Heitman Architects,Inc.,subject to
revisions requested by the Community Development Group and Engineering
Department.
4. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lauren Pruss, Secretary
Planning and Development Commission
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