HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - ORD-14-1693 - 10/06/2014 - CUP OUTDOOR STORAGE ETC 921 RIDGEVIEW DRIVEDepartment 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
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
ORDINANCE NO ORD-14-1693
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOUR OUTDOOR
STORAGE TANKS/SILOS, A COOLING TOWER AND DUST COLLECTOR ON THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 921 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE 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 PolyOne Corp 833 Ridgeview Drive
McHenry, IL 60050 requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow four outdoor storage
tanks/silos, a cooling tower and dust collector 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 September 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 PROPERTY is hereby granted a Conditional Use Permit to
allow four outdoor storage tanks/silos, a cooling tower and a dust collector on the property
located at 921 Ridgeview Drive as presented by applicant PolyOne Corp, conditioned on the
location of the aforementioned structures being in substantial conformance with the site plan,
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B "the SITE PLAN" as-submitted and
including a minimum six-foot high security fence.
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
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.
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
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
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 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014
AYES: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
APPROVED THIS 6TH DAY OF .OCTOBER, 2014
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MAYOR
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
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
Exhibit A
Legal Description of the Subject Property
OF LOTS 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26 OF INLAND BUSINESS PARK PHASE I, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART
OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
C-IICAOC AND MOR^HUJESTERSDust ColscteSETBACK25' -O' PARKING SETBACKRiDGEVEEUJ
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
phone: (815) 363-2170Fax: (815) 363-2173
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-14-1692
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION
CENTER AT 1515 MILLER PARKWAY 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 Phoenix Farms of Illinois LLC, 350 N
Orleans Street, 2N, Chicago, IL 60654 requesting a use variance to allow a medical cannabis
cultivation center at 1515 Miller Parkway in the McHenry Corporate Center ("SUBJECT
PROPERTY"), legally described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on September 17, 2014 in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute; and
WHEREAS, as a result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the use variance; 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 use 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: The SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted a Use Variance to allow a medical
cannabis cultivation center on the subject property conditioned on the following:
• Applicant shall file an affidavit with the City affirming compliance with the setback
requirement from the property line of a pre-existing property zoned for residential use,
public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center,
day care home or residential care home and all other requirements of the Act;
• No retail sales shall be conducted on the subject property;
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
phone: (815) 363-2170Fax:(815)363-2173
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• Proposed cultivation center must comply with parking and loading requirements as
stipulated under "Industrial-Manufacturing, Research, Testing" in Article VII Off-Street
Parking & Loading Table 13: Required Parking Spaces for Non-Residential and Non-Lodging
Uses;
• Applicant shall fully screen and enclose any outdoor dumpster/refuse container in
accordance with the Business Park Design Guidelines in the zoning ordinance;
• Use Variance for a cultivation center on the subject property shall be null and void if
applicant does not secure a license to operate a cultivation center from the Illinois
Department of Agriculture by February 15, 2015;
• Applicant shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Community and Economic
Contribution Agreement; and
• Applicant is required to comply with all state laws, rules and regulations including those for
signage.
SECTION 2: In granting said Use Variance, the City Council finds that the requirements of
Table 32(A) of the Zoning Ordinance have been met in that:
1) For reasons fully set forth in the written findings, the strict application of the provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance relating to the use of the buildings or structures, or the use of
the land, would result in unnecessary and undue hardship upon the applicant, as
distinguished from mere inconvenience.
2) The property cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under the
conditions allowed by the regulations in the Zoning Ordinance for the pertinent zoning
district.
3) Special circumstances, fully described in the written findings, exist that are peculiar to
the property for which the use variance is sought and that they do not apply generally
to other properties in the same zoning district.
4) The granting of the use 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.
5) The granting of a use variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent
of the Zoning Ordinance and of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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.
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
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
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 and approved this 6th day of October, 2014
AYES: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
MAYOR
ATTEST:
McHenr
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
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
Exhibit A
Legal Description of Subject Property
LOTS 45 THRU 49 IN MCHENRY CORPORATE CENTER UNIT II, BEING A
SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9 AND PART OF
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST
OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED OCTOBER 26, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NO. 90R3993, IN MCHENRY COUNTY,
ILLINOIS.