G47-14 Ordinance No. G47-14
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED, "ZONING"
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the Elgin zoning ordinance to
amend the areas of special character to provide for special street graphics not otherwise allowed
by the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing concerning the
proposed amendments after due notice in manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded the proposed
amendments to the City Council with a recommendation for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department recommends the requested
amendment be granted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 19.50.105 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Areas of Special Character", Subsection A.2 entitled "Randall Road/I-90 area", be and
is hereby further amended by adding the following additional subparagraph g thereto to read as
follows:
"g. The property commonly known as Capital Corporate Center, such property being
legally described as follows:
Lots 1 through 8, inclusive, in Capital Corporate Center, being a subdivision of
that part of the northeast quarter of Section 31, Township 42 North, Range 8 East
of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded August 1,
2007 as document number 2007K080199 and certificate of correction recorded
August 22, 2007 as document 2007K087599, in the city of Elgin, Kane County,
Illinois."
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
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Presented: September 10, 2014
Passed: September 10, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 ,��(�OF E4 ,;
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FINDINGS OF FACT OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
PETITION 22-14
1755 and 1775 Capital Street
Capital Corporate Center
July 7, 2014
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Recommendation and Findings of Fact
Text Amendment
Planning& Zoning Commission City of Elgin,Illinois
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT
Amend the text of the zoning ordinance to expand the Randall Road/I-90 Area of Special
Character.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Petition Number: 22-14
Requested Action: Approval
Affected Section(s): Title 19, Zoning, of the Elgin Municipal Code;
Chapter 19.50.105 Areas of Special Character;
Section 19.50.105.A.2. Randall Road/I-90 area.
Applicant: ABCP Investments, LLC
Staff Coordinator: Sarosh B. Saher,AICP, Senior Planner
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Proposed language to amend Chapter 19.50.105 —Areas of Special Character
BACKGROUND
An application has been filed by ABCP Investments, LLC, requesting approval to construct
a new electronic changeable copy (LED) graphic on the property located within Capital
Corporate Center.
The applicant proposes to install a 20'x10' graphic in an area located at the rear of Lots 6
or 7 facing Interstate-90. The graphic will contain an LED electronic message board
approximately 28 square feet in surface area. The graphic will be used to depict the
information about the subdivision to attract retail, hotel or office users on Lots 6 and 7.
Findings of Fact Planning& Zoning Commission
Petition 22-14 July 7, 2014
Electronic changeable copy graphics are only permitted on zoning lots with frontage along
Randall Road, or within areas of special character established for the purpose of providing
appropriate flexibility for the construction of graphics that would not otherwise be allowed
by the ordinance.
Areas of special character were first provided for in 2007 when properties around the
intersection of Randall Road and 1-90 were given the ability to display information about
their businesses on electronic changeable copy graphics containing electronic display
(LED)panels. The city has since established four areas of special character as follows:
1. The Randall/90 Auto Mall located at the northwest corner of Randall Road and I-90
2. The Randall Road/I-90 area consisting of properties with frontage along I-90 and/or
Randall Road and commonly referred to by their subdivision name. These include:
a. Randall Point Executive Center Subdivision
b. Randall Point Executive Center II Subdivision
c. 1707 North Randall Road occupied by John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc.
(Fisher Corporate Center)
d. Randall Point West Subdivision
e. The Grove Subdivision
f. Rieke Office Interiors located at 2000 Fox Lane
3. The Route 19/East Chicago Street — comprising of the motor vehicle dealers on
zoning lots greater than four (4) acres and located between Willard Avenue and
Shales Parkway.
4. The community college district 509, commonly referred to as "Elgin Community
College" for its 179 acre campus located at 1700 Spartan Drive.
Capital Corporate Center is immediately adjacent to the Randall Road/I-90 area of special
character and is located, designed and operated in a manner similar to the subdivisions
currently designated within said area. The applicant wishes to include this property within
this area of special character to be allowed to construct the intended electronic changeable
copy graphic. The applicant has concurrently requested approval of special regulations that
will govern the location, design and operation of the graphic on the subject property.
FINDING OF FACT
On the proposed amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance, the Planning & Zoning
Commission finds that the text amendment:
1. Will enhance the effectiveness of the zoning ordinance;
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Findings of Fact Planning& Zoning Commission
Petition 22-14 July 7, 2014
2. Will provide additional flexibility to a commercial/industrial development with
frontage along I-90 without risking the existing character along this stretch of
highway;
3. Will provide city council with additional flexibility to approve graphic types for
developments and businesses with visibility along I-90;
4. Will not negatively affect city efforts to promote a positive image.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends approval of Petition 22-14. On
a motion to recommend approval of Petition 22-14, the vote of the Planning and Zoning
Commission was five (5)yes and one (1) no.
Respectfully Submitted,
s/Robert Siljestrom
Robert Siljestrom, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
s/Denise Momodu
Denise Momodu, Secretary
Planning and Zoning Commission
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