HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - 21-48 - 10/04/2021 - CUP, Variance 2116 N RingwoodORDINANCE NO 21-48
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND ZONING VARIATIONS TO
ACCOMMODATE A TRANSITIONAL LIVING SHELTER AT 2116 N RINGWOOD ROAD
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 with the City by Home of the Sparrow, Inc.
(“PROPERTY OWNER”) requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations to
operate a transitional living shelter for the property located at 2116 N. Ringwood Road and 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 September 15, 2021 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 Zoning Map Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, and Zoning
Variations; 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, and Zoning Variations are 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 for
the operation of a Transitional Living Shelter.
SECTION 2: In granting said Conditional Use Permit, the City Council finds that the
Approval Criteria for Conditional Uses listed in §11-15-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance
have been met.
SECTION 3: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted the following Zoning
Variations:
1) Variation to allow a minimum lot width of 125 in lieu of the required 300 feet;
2) Variation to allow no parking lot perimeter landscaping along the north side of the
northernmost parking lot and east side of the southernmost parking lot subject to
the condition that the property owner shall be required to install parking lot
perimeter landscaping as required by the Zoning Ordinance should the existing trees
east of the parking lot be removed as determined by the Zoning Administrator or if
the vacant lots east of the south parking lot are developed;
3) Variation to allow an interior side yard setback of 2 feet in lieu of the required 6 feet
for the existing playground equipment; and
4) Variation to allow any other zoning relief necessary to accommodate the existing
principal building and accessory structures identified in the 2018 Aerial attached
hereto as “EXHIBIT B”.
SECTION 4: In granting said Variances, the City Council finds that the Approval Criteria for
Variances listed in §11-19-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance have been met.
SECTION 5: 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 6: 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 4th day of October, 2021.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderman Devine __X__ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Glab __X__ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Harding __X__ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Strach __X__ _____ _____ _____
Alderwoman Miller __X__ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Santi __X__ _____ _____ _____
Alderman McClatchey __X__ _____ _____ _____
______________________ ________________________
Wayne Jett, Mayor Trisha Ramel, City Clerk
Exhibit A
Legal Description of the Subject Property
LOTS 1 THRU 17, IN BLOCK 9 IN WESTSHORE BEACH MCCULLOM LAKE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD
PRINCIPAL MERIDAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 6, 1939 AS DOCUMENT
138736, IN BOOK 9 OF PLATS, PAGE 32, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Exhibit B – 2018 Aerial
EXHIBIT B - 2018 Aerial
Copyright County of McHenry 2021.
All information is provided 'as-is' with no
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