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100-0-95
AN ORDINANCE
Amending Section 6-12-2-2 of the Zoning Ordinance
to list Single -Family Attached Dwelling Unit as a
Permitted Use in the Research Park District
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission held a public hearing on October 11, 1995
pursuant to proper notice in case no. ZPC 95-0003-T, a petition by Research Park,. Inc., for
a text amendment to section 6-12-2-2 of the Zoning Ordinance to list "single-family attached
dwelling unit," i.e., a group, row, or townhouse, as a permitted use in the Research Park
District; and
WHEREAS, based upon the testimony and other evidence presented, the Plan
isCommission made written findings of facts, and recommended that the City Council approve
the proposed amendment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby accepts the Plan Commission's
recommendation in case no. ZPC 95-0003-T and grants the petition of Research Park, Inc.
for an amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinance to add "single-family attached
dwelling unit" to the list of uses permitted in the Research Park District.
SECTION 2: That the City Council adopts the findings of the Plan Commission that
the instant petition meets the standards for text amendments in section 6-3-4-5, namely:
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A) The proposal is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
Comprehensive General Plan in that it recognizes a need for a broad range •
of housing opportunities for Evanston workers and residents in and near the
Central Business District.
B) The proposed amendment is compatible with the overall character of existing
development in the immediate vicinity. The Research Park District is adjacent
to other multi -family dwelling units located in the abutting R6 Zoning District.
(C) In addition to offices, laboratories, light manufacturing, and uses of similar
intensity, the Zoning Ordinance permits multi -family uses in the Research Park
District. The amendment to add single-family attached dwelling units as a
permitted use will have a positive effect on the value of adjacent properties.
(D) The installation of new water lines, sewer lines, curbs, gutters, and streets
within the Research Park will ensure adequate public facilities and services
for townhome development.
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. i
Introduced�` �D � _ 1995
Adopted: d"n O 1996
Approved: // 199�
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City Clerk
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