HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - ORD-15-1747 - 08/17/2015 - CUP FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE 920 N FRONT STORDINANCE NO 15-1747
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR STORAGE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920 N FRONT
STREET AND LOT IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE EAST 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 Shayla Sincere d.b.a. Sincere
Landscaping, 405 E. Calhoun, Woodstock, IL, 60098, requesting a Conditional Use Permit to
allow outdoor storage in conjunction with a contractor's office on the property located at 920 N
Front Street and lot immediately adjacent to the east and 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 July 22, 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 in conjunction with a contractor's office subject to the following
conditions:
• All materials stored outside be kept in bins and/or locked containers;
• There shall be no storage or permanent parking on the James Street right-of-way;
• The property be maintained and kept in a neat and orderly appearance, including
painting the roof on the east half of the building within 60 days of occupancy;
• Outdoor storage area must be secured, including some type of security control/device
during non-business hours or minimal security lighting;
• Outdoor storage shall be enclosed and screened on three sides and not visible to the
south or west or accessible to the general public and material used for screening shall
be approved by City staff prior to construction;
• Outdoor storage area shall not impede access or vehicular circulation and cannot
occupy required customer or employee parking spaces;
• Any outdoor dumpster or additional mechanical equipment shall be screened in
accordance with City ordinances.
• Vehicles may temporarily load or unload within the James Street right-of-way, not
impeding access, and loading/loading on Front Street is prohibited;
• Written approval/confirmation from IDOT shall be secured prior to the applicant
receiving a certificate of occupancy;
• Employee parking shall generally be to the east of the building and located within the
James Street right-of-way allowing no impeding access or overnight parking;
• Landscape improvements immediately west of the building shall be completed within 60
days of issuance of a certificate of occupancy; such improvements shall consist of low-
growing shrubs/bushes and/or combined with planters, grasses or flower beds and
approved by staff;
• Applicant shall be required to complete all interior building improvements required for
the proposed use prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy being issued;
• Applicant shall maintain the James Street right-of-way immediately south of the building
and keep free of weeds, high grass and snow and ice; applicant shall paint east half of
building within 60 days of receiving a certificate of occupancy;
• Light trespass to the east shall be prohibited and any after-hour security lighting shall be
minimal or controlled by motion sensors. All lighting shall be shielded directly onto the
lot away from Front Street, John Street, James Street and Center Street and adjacent
residential to the north and east. Glare from the lighting should be minimized to the
greatest extent practical, and the use of the full cut-off fixtures shall be required.
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 AND APPROVED THIS 17th day of AUGUST 2015.
Voting Aye: SANTI, SCHAEFER, CONDON, PETERSON, WIMMER GLAB, SANTI
Voting Nay: NONE
Abstaining: NONE
Not Voting: NONE
Absent: NONE
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT A
PARCEL 1:
LOTS 5 AND 6 (EXCEPT THE NORTH HALF OF SAID LOTS THEREOF) AND ALL OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 12 IN THE
ORIGINAL PLAT OF WEST MCHENRY, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, AND
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 14,1859 IN BOOK 24 OF
DEEDS, PAGES 22 AND 23, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO
PARCEL 2:
PART OF SUB-LOT 1 OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 12 IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF WEST MCHENRY, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE
NORTH LINE OF JAMES STREET, 171.37 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEDL WITH THE EASTERLY
LINE OF LOT 7,128.6; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF JOHN STREET, 132 FEET
TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 7; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 7,132 FEET
TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SAID SUB-LOT BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION
35, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED MAY 6, 1902 IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 39, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 920 FRONT STREET.