HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - ORD-15-1712 - 03/16/2015 - CUP - DRIVE-THRU 2210 Richmond Rd (Starbucks)ORDINANCE NO 15-1712
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
DRIVE-IN ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2210 N
RICHMOND ROAD 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 Blake Richmond LLC, 6309
Tustamena Trail McHenry, IL 60050 requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a drive-in
establishment 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 February 18,, 2015 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 to allow a drive-in establishment subject to the following conditions:
• Site is developed in substantial conformance with the site plan prepared by Benchmark
Design Build Remodel Inc. dated 2/25/15 and consisting of one sheet attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit B ("Site Plan");
• Hedgerow and all recommended signage shall be in place prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy;
• Drive-thru "escape area" depicted on -site shall be striped/cross-hatched. The escape area
should be sized to allow a vehicle to escape from the drive-thru, but should not allow
vehicles traveling north to gain access to the drive-thru.
• A directional sign shall be placed at the northern end of the property (front of the
building) indicating "One -way -Do not Enter".
• All dumpsters shall be contained within a screened enclosure;
• Appropriate access clearances must be provided for the transformer at the southeastern
portion of the site;
• All loading/unloading shall take place during off hours, to the extent practicable, and
occur on the southern end of the building (early morning/late night is preferable) and not
block transforiner access or mailboxes;
• A directional sign shall be placed within the southeast island on the property (rear of
building) indicating "Drive-thru entrance".
• Cross -walk area at the northern end of the drive-thru area shall be striped to allow
pedestrians to cross and enter into the restaurant through the western door;
• Northern door to the unit shall be eliminated and a new door installed on the eastern side
of the building;
• Drive-thru signage (preview board and menu board) shall not impede access to rear
entrances (eastern side of building);
• "One-way traffic" utilizing thermoplastic striping shall be depicted along the proposed
east -west one-way aisle north of the proposed drive-thru lane;
• Sign shall be placed at the southwestern end of the building for garbage corral access
only and indicating "Do not enter";
• Safety guardrail/fence is to be reduced on the northwest side to half the length of the
curbed landscape island (approximately 9');
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:
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 norinally 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.
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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 fall force and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED THIS 16t'DAY OF MARCH 2015.
VOTING AYE:
VOTING NAY
NOT VOTING:
ABSTAINING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Condon, Peterson, Wimmer, Blake, Schaefer, Glab, Santi
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