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Home My WebLink AboutORDINANCES-1977-048-O-77- i I� 4/18/77, 4/22/77. 5/16/77 ,I • I' p f 48-0-77 • AN ORDINANCE Granting A Special Use Permit For The Construction Of A Planned Development At 2010 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois f WHEREAS, the Evanston Zoning Board of Appeals conducted a public hear I ' ing on October 26, 1976, November 16, 1976, December 12, 1976, January 18, 1977 'and February 15, 1977 upon the application of the Housing Authority of Cook County for a variation from the lot width and off-street parking requirements of the Evanston Zoning Ordinance, or, in the alternative, for approval and issuance lof a special use permit for a planned development to permit the construction of Itwo (2) structures, each containing two (2) attached single family dwelling ;units, upon property commonly known as 2010 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois ,;in a R-6 general residence district pursuant to the. notice thereof published in it lithe manner provided by law; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended the denial of ,,both the variation application and the special use application as require.` of a !planned development in a R-6 general residence district; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston finds the facts of jjsaid application to be as follows: I, E f �! 1. That the City of Evanston shall realize the benefits by the pro- osed planned development in that the development will ,p p p p provide a variety of E,housing units for low and moderate income families in accordance with the City's j{ • 11housing goals. I a � n U 48-0-77 2. That the proposed development is a special use in the zoning district in which it is located. 3. That the development is compatible with the development allowed under the basic provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and will not subvert or de- feat the primary purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, the zoning district, or the ! i area in which it is proposed in view of the large number of special uses of all ' types already located in the adjacent area and in the City as a whole. 4. That the proposal will not cause appreciable injuries to the value of the property in the neighborhood for which it is proposed. 5. That the proposed structures are so designed and located and proposed to be operated in a fashion that the public health, safety and welfare jwill be protected. 6. That the development is a special use in a.R-6 general residence district within which the property is located. 7. That the proposed planned development would not be incompatible with the development policy allowed under the basic provisions of the zoning ordinance for the area in which it is proposed. 8. That the subject property can accommodate the proposed structures, in the configuration submitted in the plans, which are made a part hereof by j ` reference, subject to the allowances and conditions imposed hereafter.. i 9. That the proposed use and development is not incompatible with i the planning goals and objectives of the City as contained in the comprehensive! • plan and other pertinent policy regulations for the construction, maintenance, and operation of low and moderate income housing, and more specifically: i i i f ! -2- Ic • • 48-0-77 (a) that construction upon a lot with a width of 50 feet does not denigrate existing land use policies; (b) that the land use intensity is not appreciably in- creased by the proposal; (c) that the proposal would advance the housing goals , of the City; (d) that the proposal would implement population policy by providing low income housing; (e) that the proposal, with the conditions hereby imposed would not have an adverse impact upon the availabil- ity of off-street parking for the areas for which it is proposed; (f) that the proposal would not adversely affect schools in the area; (g) that the proposed development would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; (h) that the proposal has a neutral effect upon the neighborhood planning goals; and (i) that the proposal would not affect the taxable base of the City when compared to the development of land by a tax exempt body for housing of the nature proposed. 10. That the proposal can.be completed within two (2) years of the grant of this permit. 11. That the proposed development would not overload the adjacent streets for parking or traffic purposes. 12. That existing utility services are adequate for the proposed development. 1 ' 13. That the applicant has adequate financial sources to assure com- 4 r Ipletion of the planned development. ,r -3- 11 48-0-77 t WHEREAS, based upon said findings the City Council concludes that the planned development and special use permit sought by the Housing Authority of Cook County to permit the construction of two (2) structures each containing two (2) attached single family dwelling units, for low and moderate income fam- ilies should be granted with certain allowances and conditions as hereinafter iset forth: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1: That based upon the findings hereinbefore set forth, tie application of the Housing Authority of Cook County for a special use permit to develop a planned development in accordance with the plat and plans attached hereto as Exhibit A with certain allowances in a R-6 • 4general residence district•to permit the construction of two (2) structures, each containing two (2) attached single family dwelling units, substantially in ;`accordance with the plans heretofore submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals I upon the property commonly known as 2010 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois and legally described as: All of Lot 5 in Block 2 in Wheeler and Others Subdivision of that part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/.4 of the Northwest 1/4 W. of Sherman Avenue, in Section 18, Town- ship 41 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois is granted. SECTION 2: That the grant of a special use permit for the planned development hereto pertaining shall authorize construc- tion in accordance with the plans submitted upon a lot with a width of 50 fees, • and with provisions for one (1) off-street parking space per dwelling unit in- fjstead of the required one and one-half (1-1/2) spaces per dwelling unit as required by the Evanston Zoning Ordinance. I I -4- n LJ • 48-0-77 SECTION 3: That the grant of the special use permit herein shall be subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Evanston Zoning Ordinance, other applicable laws, and the following coo,- ditions to wit: "The owner/applicant shall be directly responsible to the City of Evanston for maintenance of the premises approved herein, regardless of any subsequent agreements it may enter into delegating the responsibilities for maintenance of the building and grounds. The owner/applicant shall I� agree to enforce a policy withall tenants of the structures herein approved that not more than one (1) motor vehicle shall be kept or stored upon the premises by occupants of any single dwelling unit for each legally established off- street parking space provided in conjunction with the pro- posed structures. A covenant reciting agreement to the aforementioned condi- tions shall be executed and delivered to the City for the owner/applicant in recordable form. SECTION 4: The Director of Inspections and Permits is hereby ordered and directed to grant such permits as shall,be required jto effectuate provisions of this ordinance. ; 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. Introduced .Q � 1977 Adopted U l Approved i ATTEST: f ty Clerk Approved as to forri: /torporati on- Counsel j -5-