HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - ORD-03-1125 - 02/03/2003 - GRANT BLDG EXPANSION MCHENRY WEST CAMPUS GARAGE 47ORDINANCE NO. ORD-03-1125
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BUILDING EXPANSION TO THE MCHENRY WEST CAMPUS GARAGE,
4724 W. CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD, CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit has been issued for the McHenry West High
School Campus and the Administrative Building;
WHEREAS, a request has been filed by High School District 156 to expand the
existing garage by approximately 2,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the garage is not directly used for the education of children, and
therefore, the City has review authority over the building plans.
WHEREAS, Chapter XIV, Section G of the McHenry Zoning Ordinance provides that
City Council may allow an expansion, enlargement or structural alteration of any conditional
use without sending the matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request and evidence and finds that
the approval of the proposed building expansion 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 High School District 156, 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, be granted
authorization to construct the approximately 2,000 square foot building expansion to the
existing garage, in accordance with the plans attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit A.
SECTION 2: In granting said building expansion, the City Council finds that it will be
compatible with existing uses in the area and with the permitted uses in the Zoning District in
that:
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A. Any adverse impact of types or volumes of traffic flow not otherwise
typical in the zoning district has been minimized.
B. Any adverse effects of noise, glare, odor, dust, waste disposal, blockage of
light or air, or other adverse environmental effects of a type of degree not
characteristic of permitted uses in the zoning district have been
appropriately controlled;
C. The proposed use will fit harmoniously with the existing natural or
manmade 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.
D. 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;
E. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the safety or healthy of the
employees, patrons, or visitors associated with the uses nor of the
general public in the vicinity; and
F. 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 of 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.
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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 " DAY OF , 2003
AYES: BOLGER, LOW, MURGATROYD, WIMMER
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NAYS:
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
APPROVED THIS �DAY OF 'it%-),,o , 2003
ATTEST:
MAYOR
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