HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - ORD-15-1714 - 03/16/2015 - CUPORDINANCE NO 15-1714
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR
STORAGE OF WOODEN PALLETS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3939 ALBANY
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 Five Star Pallets Inc., 610 S Factory
Road Unit B Crystal Lake, IL 60014 requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of
wooden pallets 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 the outdoor storage of wooden pallets subject to the following conditions:
• There shall be no storage of anything other wooden pallets, which are directly related to the
business, on the SUBJECT PROPERTY
• The outdoor storage area shall be fenced and kept in an orderly fashion
• Height of pallets shall be one to two feet below the adjacent fence line
• Existing fencing shall be repaired around the entire perimeter of the site prior to the issuance of
an occupancy permit
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 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.
PASSED THIS 16lllDAY OF MARCH 2015.
VOTING AYE: Condon, Peterson, Wimmer, Blake, Schaefer, Santi, Glab
VOTING NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSTAINING: None
ABSENT: None f\ /
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Exhibit A
Legal Description of the Subject Property