HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - ORD-14-1669 - 05/05/2014 - CUP FOR SOLAR PANEL ARRAYS 809 N FRONT STDepartment of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
dmartin@ci.mchenry.il.us
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
ORDINANCE NO ORD-14-1669
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONDITIONAL PUBLIC USE TO
ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANEL ARRAYS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 809 N
FRONT STREET 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 with the City by McHenry Public Library District
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of solar panel arrays on the
property 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 April 17, 2014 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 PROEPRTY is hereby granted a Conditional Use Permit for
a Conditional Public Use to allow the installation of a lOkW solar array system consisting of four
(4) units of ten (10) panels each in substantial conformance with the technical specifications
and approximate rooftop location (southwest corner) detailed in the public hearing application
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B ("Site Plan").
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:
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
dmartin@ci.mchenry.il.us
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
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; and
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.
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
dmartin@ci.mchenry.il. us
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
PASSED THIS 5th DAY OF MAY, 2014
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ABSENT:
NOT VOTING:
APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF .MAY, 2014
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Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
dmartin@ci.mchenry.il.us
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
Exhibit A
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