HomeMy WebLinkAbout081-R-22 Approving an Exception to Section 7-3-8 Driveway Construction Requirements for Ward Manufacturing at 2200 Greenleaf Street9/12/2022
81-R-22
A RESOLUTION
Approving an Exception to Section 7-3-8 Driveway Construction
Requirements for Ward Manufacturing at 2200 Greenleaf Street
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is a home -rule municipality pursuant to Article
VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, as a home rule unit of government, the City has the authority to
adopt legislation and to promulgate rules and regulations that protect the public health, safety,
and welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the construction of driveways is regulated by City Code Section
7-3-8, which states that no driveway shall have a width greater than twenty-five (25) feet at
the property line nor greater than thirty-five (35) feet in width at the curb; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-3-8(B) of the Code allows for exceptions to the
driveway width requirements with approval by City Council and concurrence of the City
Manager, Director of Public Works, and Director of Community and Economic
Development, with the advice of the Traffic Engineer and City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, an exception from the driveway width requirements of Section
7-3-8 must make a showing of: (1) a clear need for the proposed location; (2) the need for
the additional width or curb cut; and (3) evidence that the proposal will minimize or not
substantially increase interference with pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that which
would result from compliance with the basic requirements of Section 7-3-8; and
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WHEREAS, Ward Manufacturing ("Applicant") is a business located in
Evanston, Illinois that is requesting an exception to the width requirements of Section 7-3-8
in order to construct a curb cut that will be fifty-one (51) feet and six (6) inches at the
property line and ninety-six (96) feet and eight (8) inches at the curb at 2200 Greenleaf
Street; and
WHEREAS, Applicant has requested an exception to the Section 7-3-8
driveway width requirements, attached hereto as Exhibit A, containing autoturn diagrams
that demonstrate the proposed curb cut is the minimum size necessary to allow trucks to
safely maneuver and access the property; and
WHEREAS, Applicant's request includes the proposed installation of a
sidewalk and curb and gutter along the frontage of the property; and
WHEREAS, Staff has reviewed Applicant's proposal and recommends a
painted crosswalk be added within the proposed driveway to minimize interference with
pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and
WHEREAS, with the addition of the painted crosswalk, the City Manager,
Director of Public Works, and Director of Community and Economic Development, with the
advice of the Traffic Engineer and City Engineer, believe that Applicant's request meets the
requirements of Section 7-3-8 necessary to grant an exception for the driveway width; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the request and determined that
the Applicant meets the requirements for an exception to Section 7-3-8 and further
determined that it is in the best interests of the City to approve Applicant's request for an
exception to the driveway width requirements of Section 7-3-8 of the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
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THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: That Ward Manufacturing's application for an exception to the
driveway width requirements of City Code Section 7-3-8 is approved.
SECTION 3: Pursuant to City Code Section 7-3-8, the City Council imposes
the following condition on the grant of an exception to the driveway requirements of
Section 7-3-8:
A. A painted crosswalk shall be added within the proposed driveway to
minimize interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: September 12
, 2022
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Nicholas Cummings, Corporation Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
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