HomeMy WebLinkAbout062-O-22 Granting a Special Use Permit for 1026 Davis Street for a Private Educational Institution in the D2 Downtown Retail Core District6/27/2022
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AN ORDINANCE
Granting a Special Use Permit for 1026 Davis Street for a Private
Educational Institution in the D2 Downtown Retail Core District
WHEREAS, the Land Use Commission ("LUC") met on May 25, 2022,
pursuant to proper notice, to consider case no. 22ZMJV-0034, an application filed by
Renee Ruffing, (the "Applicant"), on behalf of Beacon Academy, the lessee of the
property legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, commonly known as 1026 Davis Street (the "Subject Property") and located
in the D2 Downtown Retail Core District, for a Special Use Permit to establish, pursuant
to Subsection 6-11-3-4 Evanston City Code, 2012, as amended ("the Zoning
Ordinance"), a Private Educational Institution on the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, the LUC, after hearing testimony and receiving other
evidence, made a written record and written findings that the application for a Special
Use Permit for a Private Educational Institution met the standards for Special Uses in
Section 6-3-5-10 of the Zoning Ordinance and recommended City Council approval
thereof; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 27, 2022, the Planning and
Development Committee of the City Council ("P&D Committee") considered the LUC's
record and findings and recommended the City Council accept the LUC's
recommendation and approved the application in case no.22ZMJV-0034; and
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WHEREAS, at its meetings of June 27, 2022, and July 11, 2022, the City
Council considered and adopted the respective records, findings, and recommendations
of the LUC and P&D Committee, as amended,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are found as fact and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby approves the Special Use Permit
for a Private Educational Institution on the Subject Property as applied for in case no.
22ZMJV-0034.
SECTION 3: Pursuant to Subsection 6-3-5-8 of the Zoning Ordinance, the
City Council hereby imposes the following conditions on the Applicant's Special Use
Permit, violation of any of which shall constitute grounds for penalties or revocation of
said Permit pursuant to Subsections 6-3-5-12 of the Zoning Ordinance:
A. That the space not be used as the primary location for student pick-ups and
drop-offs;
B. That a Beacon Academy administrator is assigned to monitor pick-ups and drop-
offs to make sure there is no vehicle congestion on the street;
C. That nighttime lighting is incorporated to the tenant space frontage;
D. That the space at the storefront be made available for art displays visible from
the street; and
E. That the front of the tenant space visible from the public way be occupied by
"active uses" supporting the function of the school, including but not limited to, art
displays, meeting areas, reception area, and tutoring and/or studying.
SECTION 4: When necessary to effectuate the terms, conditions, and
purposes of this ordinance, "Applicant" shall be read as "Applicant's agents, assigns,
and successors in interest."
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SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 6: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 7: If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstance is ruled unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect
without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid provision or invalid
application of this ordinance is severable.
SECTION 8: The findings and recitals contained herein are declared to be
prima facie evidence of the law of the City and shall be received in evidence as
provided by the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the courts of the State of Illinois.
Introduced: June 27 , 2022
Adopted: July 11 12022
Attest:
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Approved:
July 19
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
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Approved as to form:
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Derke Price, Interim Corporation Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PARCEL 1: THE NORTH 135 FEET OF LOT 5 AND THE NORTH 135 FEET OF LOT 6
(EXCEPT THE WEST 51 FEET 8 7/8 INCHES OF LOT 6) IN BLOCK 62 IN
EVANSTON IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE
THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1026 DAVIS STREET
P I N # 11-18-309-031-0000
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