HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - ORD-19-1986 - 10/28/2019 - Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 408 S Route 31 CITY OF MCHENRY
MCHENRY COUNTY
STATE OF ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO ORD-19-1986
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MEDICAL
CANNABIS DISPENSARY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 408 S ILLINOIS ROUTE 31 IN THE
CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Adopted by the
Mayor and City Council
Of the
City of McHenry
McHenry County
State of Illinois
October 28,2019
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and City Council of the City of McHenry,
McHenry County, Illinois this 29t'day of October,2019.
ORDINANCE NO ORD-19-1986
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MEDICAL
CANNABIS DISPENSARY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 408 S ILLINOIS ROUTE 31 IN THE
CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as
contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the
passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and functions
as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, a petition has been filed by Crystal Clear Compassionate Care Inc. 3350
Prairie Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 ("Applicant"), requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
medical cannabis dispensary at 408 S Illinois Route 31. The property is legally described on
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein,the "SUBJECT PROPERTY"; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on October 16, 2019 in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute, and as a
result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend to the City Council
the granting of the requested Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendations from the
Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the requested Conditional Use
Permit is consistent with the objectives of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to protect the
public health, safety, morals and general welfare of its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY,
MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted a Conditional Use Permit to
allow a medical cannabis dispensary subject to the following conditions:
• Facility may not be located within 1,000 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public
or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center, day
care home or residential care home. Learning centers and vocation/trade centers shall
not be classified as a public or private school for purposes of this section;
• Crystal Clear Compassionate Care shall file an affidavit with the City affirming
compliance with Article III. General District Regulations Section Q. Medical Cannabis as
provided herein and all other requirements of the Act
• Crystal Clear Compassionate Care shall install 24-hour/day 7 days/week real time video
surveillance equipment, to be approved by the City, which covers/encompasses the
entire exterior perimeter of 408 South Illinois Route 31, including the north, south, east
and west sides of the building, common parking area to the south, east and west of 408
South Illinois Route 31 as well as the ingress/egress to the site. Additionally, equipment
encompassing the interior of the building, common hallway/entrance and entire space
of 408 S Illinois Route 31 shall be installed and all surveillance equipment must be in
place, tested and operational prior to receipt of a certificate of occupancy;
• Crystal Clear Compassionate Care shall maintain on-site security personnel at all times
business is conducted at the subject property; proof of such security shall be provided
to the City prior to receipt of a certificate of occupancy;
• If conditional use permit is approved there shall be no residential dwelling units
permitted on subject property at any time the dispensary remains in operation;
• A photometric plan must be submitted verifying minimum parking lot lighting
requirements are met. If the regulations are not met, additional/new lighting standards
must be installed in accordance with all City ordinance requirements prior to granting an
occupancy permit for the proposed medical cannabis dispensary;
• For purposes of determining required parking, Medical Cannabis Dispensing
Organizations shall be classified as "Other Retail and Personal Service" in accordance
with Article VI Off-Street Parking & Loading Table 13: Required Parking Spaces for Non-
Residential and Non-Lodging Uses and proposed dispensary on subject property shall
comply with said regulation;
• Conditional Use Permit for a dispensary on the subject property shall be null and void if
Crystal Clear Compassionate Care Inc. does not secure a license to operate a medical
marijuana dispensary from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional
Regulation by December 31, 2020.
SECTION 2: In granting said Conditional Use Permit, the City Council finds that the
requirements of Table 31 of the Zoning Ordinance have been met in that:
1. Any adverse impact of types or volumes of traffic flow not otherwise typical in
the zoning district has been minimized.
2. Any adverse effects of noise, glare, odor, dust, waste disposal, blockage of light
or air, or other adverse environmental effects of a type or degree not
characteristic of permitted uses in the zoning district, have been appropriately
controlled.
3. The proposed use will fit harmoniously with the existing natural or man-made
character of its surroundings, and with permitted uses in the zoning district. The
use will not have undue deleterious effect on the environmental quality,
property values, or neighborhood character already existing in the area or
normally associated with permitted uses in the district.
4. The proposed use will not require existing community facilities or services to a
degree disproportionate to that normally expected of permitted uses in the
district, nor generate disproportionate demand for new services or facilities, in
such a way as to place undue burdens upon existing development in the area.
5. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the safety or health of the
employees, patrons, or visitors associated with the use nor of the general public
in the vicinity.
6. The proposed use is in harmony with all other elements of compatibility
pertinent to the Conditional Use and its particular location.
SECTION 3: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions
hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the
authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
Passed this 28th day of October, 2019.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderwoman Baehne
Alderman Devine
Alderman Glab X
Alderman Mihevc X
Alderwoman Miller k
Alderman Santi X
Alderman Schaefer k
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Wayn Jet , Mayor Trisha Ramel, eity Clerk
Exhibit A
Legal Description of the Subject Property
That part of the West Half of Government Lot 1 of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2,
Township 44 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows:
Commencing at a point at the Southeast corner of said West Half of Government Lot l; thence
North 0'56'00" East along the East line of said West Half of Government Lot 1, 567.62 feet to
the point of beginning; thence North 90'00'00" West along a line parallel with the Southerly line
of said West Half of Government Lot 1, 440.06 feet to a point in the East right-of-way line of
State Route 31; thence Northerly along said East right-of-way line (being along a curve with a
radius of 3859.83 feet as said curve is convexed to the East) a chord distance of 38.32 feet to the
point of tangency; thence North 0'38'00" West along said East right-of-way line, 61.68 feet;
thence North 90'00'00" East, 442.74 feet to the East line of the West Half of said Government
Lot 1; thence South 0'56'00" West along said East line, 100.00 feet to the point of beginning.
All containing 1.0132 acres, more or less, in McHenry County, Illinois.