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Ordinance No. G57-12
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING PORI PLANNED OFFICE RESEARCH INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. G9-00
(Northwest Corporate Park)
(2200-2420 Galvin Drive, 2400-2580 Northwest Parkway,
2360-2530 Vantage Drive and 2482-2589 Technology Drive)
WHEREAS, the subject property referred to herein has been previously classified in the
PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District pursuant to Ordinance No. G88-98; and
WHEREAS, the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District established by
Ordinance No. G88-98 was amended in its entirety by Ordinance No. G9-00, the effect of which
was to adopt an amended PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District for the property
described below; and
WHEREAS, written application pursuant to petition 26-12 has been made to amend
certain provisions of Ordinance No. G9-00; and
WHEREAS, after due notice in the manner provided by law, the Planning & Zoning
Commission has conducted a public hearing concerning said application and has submitted its
written findings and recommendations; and
• WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs in the findings and
recommendation of the Planning & Zoning 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 2, 2012 made by the Planning & Zoning Commission, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That Ordinance No. G9-00 entitled "An Ordinance Reclassifying Property
in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District", passed May 9, 2001, be, and is hereby
amended only as set forth in this ordinance by amending Section 2.F.5.b.(2) thereof entitled
"Interior Setback" as follows:
"(2) The minimum required vehicle use area setback from an interior lot line
shall be 6 linear feet, except for the vehicle use area located at 2400-2420 Galvin
Drive, for which the vehicle use area setback shall be a minimum of 0.44 feet, as
identified in the ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey for Northwest Corporate Park
VIII, sheet 1 of 1 prepared by Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd., dated March 9,
2011 and dated received June 1, 2012, and except for the vehicle use area located
at 2583-2589 Technology Drive, for which the vehicle use area setback shall be a
minimum of 1.46 feet, as identified in the ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey for
• Northwest Corporate Park X, Sheet 1 of 1 prepared by Cowhey Gudmundson
Leder, Ltd., dated March 9, 2011, and dated received June 1, 2012."
Section 3. That except as specifically amended herein Ordinance G9-00 shall remain
in full force and effect.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
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Presented: September 26, 2012
Passed: September 26, 2012
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: September 26, 2012 uwny,
Published: September 28, 2012 p ,
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Attest:
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• Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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_ July 2, 2012
(• FINDINGS OF FACT
Planning & Zoning Commission City of Elgin,Illinois
SUBJECT
Consideration of Petition 26-12 Amending Ordinance Numbers G88-98, and G9-00: Property
Located at 2200-2420 Galvin Drive, 2400-2580 Northwest Parkway, 2360-2530 Vantage Drive,
and 2482-2589 Technology Drive: by Interstate Partners LLC, as Applicant and Owner.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Requested Action: Amendment to Ordinances No. G88-98 and G9-00
Current/Proposed Zoning: PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District
Existing/Proposed Use: Office/Industrial Complex
Property Location: 2200-2420 Galvin Drive, 2400-2580 Northwest Parkway,
2360-2530 Vantage Drive. and 2482-2589 Technology Drive
Applicant and Owner: Interstate Partners LLC
Staff Coordinator: Dave Waden. Senior Planner
LIST OF EXHIBITS
A. Aerial/Location Map (see attached)
B. Zoning Map (see attached)
C. Parcel Map (see attached)
D. Site Photos (see attached)
E. Statement of Purpose and Attachments (see attached)
F. Draft PORI Ordinance (see attached)
G. Related Correspondence (see attached)
Exhibit A
Findings of Fact Planning& Zoning Commission
• Petition 26-12 July 2, 2012
BACKGROUND
An application has been filed by Interstate Partners LLC, requesting a map amendment in the
PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District, Ordinance Numbers G88-98 and G9-
0OProperty Located at 2200-2420 Galvin Drive, 2400-2580 Northwest Parkway, 2360-2530
Vantage Drive, and 2482-2589 Technology Drive (reference Exhibits A, B, C. D, E and G).
The property encompasses approximately 184 acres of land area and is improved with several,
office/research/industrial buildings and related off street parking.
The applicant is requesting a map amendment to allow for a departure from the provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance with respect to interior vehicle use area setback (reference Exhibit F).
FINDINGS
After due notice, as required by law, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing
in consideration of Petition 26-12 on July 2, 2012. The applicant testified at the public hearing
and presented documentary evidence in support of the application. The Community
Development Department submitted a Planned Development Review, dated June 27, 2012.
• The Planning &Zoning Commission has made the following general findings:
The applicant is requesting a map amendment to allow for a departure from the provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance with respect to interior vehicle use area setback. Per the approved ordinances,
the interior vehicle use area setback is six feet. Two established buildings in the Northwest
Corporate Park 2400-2420 Galvin Drive (Northwest Corporate Park VIII) built in 1999 and
2583-2589 Technology Drive (Northwest Corporate Park X) built in 2000 have several
encroachments ranging from 0.44 feet to 1.46 feet from an interior lot line.
The granting of the requested departures can only be provided through a planned development
approval that requires a public hearing and City Council approval.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DEPARTURES AND EXCEPTIONS
A planned development may be granted certain departures from the normal standards,
regulations, requirements, and procedures of the zoning ordinance. For the purposes of this
section, the most similar zoning district is the ORI Office Research Industrial District. The
applicant is requesting the following departure from the standard requirements of the ORI Office
Research Industrial District:
The applicant is requesting the following departure from the requirements of Ordinance G88-98
entitled "An Ordinance Amending and Ordinance Reclassifying Property in the PORI Planned
Office Research Industrial District".. and Ordinance G9-00 entitled "An Ordinance Reclassifying
• Property in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District (Northwest Corporate Park)":
Findings of Fact Planning & Zoning Commission
Petition 26-12 July 2, 2012
A. Section 19.40.135: E.2.b. Vehicle Use Area Interior Setback. The ORI District
requires a minimum vehicle use area setback of 6 feet from an interior lot line. The
existing vehicle use area encroachment from an interior lot line for both buildings ranges
from 0.44 feet to 1.46 feet.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of Petition 26-12. On a motion to
recommend approval, subject to the following conditions, the vote was six (6) yes and zero (0)
no.
1. Substantial conformance to the Petitioner's Statement of Purpose and Conformance,
submitted with the development application prepared by Interstate Partners, as Applicant
and Owner, dated received June 1, 2012
2. Substantial conformance to the legal description prepared by Interstate Partners, as
applicant and owner, dated received June 1; 2012
3. Substantial conformance to the consent and disclosure prepared by Interstate Partners, as
applicant and owner, dated received June 1, 2012
(:` • 4. Substantial conformance to the ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey for Northwest
Corporate Park VIII, Sheet 1 of 1 prepared by Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd., dated
March 9, 2011, and dated received June 1, 2012.
5. Substantial conformance to the ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey for Northwest
Corporate Park X, Sheet 1 of 1 prepared by Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd., dated
March 9, 2011, and dated received June 1, 2012.
6. Substantial conformance to the ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey for Northwest
Corporate Park XIV, Sheet 1 of 1 prepared by Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd. dated
March 10. 2011, and dated received June 1, 2012.
7. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
Therefore, the motion to recommend approval of Petition 26-12 was adopted.
Respectfully submitted:
s/Robert Siliestrom
Robert Siljestrom, Chairman
• Planning & Zoning Commission
Findings of Fact Planning& Zoning Commission
Petition 26-12 July 2, 2012
•�'~ s/ Sarosh Saher
Sarosh Saher; Secretary
Planning &Zoning Commission
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