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ORDINANCE NO. ORD-04-1243
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER X OF THE CITY'S ZONING
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A HOT TUB IN A REQUIRED SIDE YARD, FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3513 BRETONS DR., IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the City by Ron and Lisa Jensen requesting a Variance from
Chapter X. Accessory Uses, Yards, & Fences, Section 10(b). Swimming Pools to allow a hot tub in a required side
yard for the property located at 3513 Bretons Drive, 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
December 2, 2004, 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 Variance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the requested Variance 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 Variance from Chapter X. Accessory
Uses Yards, & Fences, Section 10(b). Swimming Pools to allow a hot tub in a required side yard.
SECTION 2: In granting said Variance, the City Council finds that the requirements of Table 32 of the
Zoning Ordinance have been met in that:
1. Special circumstances exist that are peculiar to the property for which the variance is sought and that
do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district. And these circumstances are not
of so general or recurrent a nature as to make it reasonably practical to provide a general regulation to
cover them.
2. The special circumstances referenced herein relate only to the physical character of the land or
building(s) for which the variance is sought, such as dimension, topography, or soil conditions. They
do not concern an% business or acti%ity the present or prospective owner or tenant carries on, or seeks
to carry on, therein, not to the personal, business, or financial circumstances of such owner or tenant or
any other party with interest in the property.
3. The special circumstances that are the basis for the variance have not resulted from any act of the
applicant or of any other party with interest in the property.
4. The strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in unnecessary and undue
hardship upon the applicant, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience.
5. A Variance is necessary for the applicant to preserve and enjoy a substantial property right possessed
by other properties in the same zoning district and does not confer a special privilege ordinarily denied
to other properties in the district.
6. The granting of a Variance is necessary not because it will increase the applicant's economic return,
although it ma-, have this effect, but because w ithout the variance the applicant will be deprived of any
reasonable use or enjoyment of the property.
7. The granting of a Variance will not alter the essential character of the locality nor substantially impair
environmental quality, property values, or public safety or welfare in the vicinity.
8. The granting of a Variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning
Ordinance and of the Comprehensive Plan of the City, as viewed in light of any changed conditions
since their adoption.
9. The Variance requested is the minimum required to provide the applicant with reasonable use and
enjoyment of the property.
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 DAY OF _ � A 12004
AYES:
NAYS:
BOLGER, GLAB, LOW, MURGATROYD, WIMMER, PETERSON, CONDON
NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
NOT VOTING: NON
APPROVED THIS r9 DAY OF �co ,. 2004
ATTEST:
CITY CLE
MAYOR
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EXHIBIT "A"
Legal Description of the SUBJECT PROEPRTY
LOT 9 IN BRITTANY HEIGHTS UNIT 41, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED, MAY 22, 1987 AS DOCUMENT NO. 985880, IN MCHENRY CODUNTY, ILLINOIS.
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