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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 2436 - 6/27/1995 - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDEDNO. 2436 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING INDEPENDENT SENIOR HOUSING AS A SPECIAL USE IN THE A-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the Village of Elk Grove Vil- lage at a public hearing duly called and held according to law con- sidered the question of amending the Zoning Ordinance by providing for Independent Senior Housing as a Special Use in the A-2 Residen- tial District; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village after having considered the recommendation of said Plan Commission find and believe that said text amendment would be in the best interest of the Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois as follows: Section 1: That Section 7A-3 of the Zoning Ordinance be amended by adding thereto the following new subsection 7-3: C.2.c. 7A-3: C.2.c. INDEPENDENT SENIOR HOUSING SPECIAL USE IN THE A-2 DISTRICT A special use permit may be issued in the A-2 Zoning District to permit Independent Senior Housing, providing the standards and conditions hereinafter set forth are adhered to. Indepen- dent Senior Housing is hereby defined as a planned housing en- vironment for adults that caters to the special needs of senior citizens, 55 years of age or older, who are capable of indepen- dent living, yet may need certain supportive, recreational, and social facilities or services and affordable rent levels. A. Standards 1. The tract of land (which may be made up of smaller parcels) must be under single ownership and/or uni- fied control, having at least 2.5 acres, or be a parcel adjoinging an existing area which has already received this special use within the A-2 district. 2. The area in question must be comprehensively planned and designed as one development, though it may be built in phases. 3. Independent Senior Housing shall provide space for common supportive recreational and social facilities or services of not less than thirty (30) square feet per dwelling unit in order to support the residen- tial function and enhance the lives of the residents. The following shall not be included in the calcula- tion of space for common supportive, recreational and social services: hallways, stairwells, elevators, mechanical rooms, offices, storage, employee areas and public restrooms. 4. Related ancillary uses shall be permitted, includ- ing, but not limited to, such uses as barber/beauty shop, doctor's office and other such senior service providers to enhance the well being of residents. B. The following modifications of the A-2 zoning cia as appropriate 1. Bulk and yard requirements: a. Building may not exceed three (3) stories and forty-five (45') in height. b. All buildings in excess of one (1) story in height shall be equipped with elevators. C. Landscape development with emphasis on serving the needs of elderly resident shall be considered. 2. Density: The number of dwelling units shall not exceed thirty (30) per acre. dM 3. Off -Street Parking and Loading: a. Ninety-five percent (95%) of the off-street parking shall be provided with spaces no less than nine (9) feet in width and nineteen (19) feet in length. b. Five percent (5%) of off-street parking spaces shall be provided for persons with disabilities, no less than sixteen (16) feet in width and nineteen (19) feet in length and in accordance with the Illinois Accessibility Code. (i) In the event that there are individuals who require parking spaces which are closer to the building, the developer will propose special parking spaces to accomodate such needs. C. The parking requirement for Independent Senior Housing shall not be less than one (1) parking space for each dwelling unit. d. The provision of at least one (1) loading space, not less than twelve (12) feet in width and sixty (60) feet in length, is required. Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law. PASSED this 27th day of APPROVED this 27th day of VOTE: AYES: 5 ATTEST: Patricia S. Smith VILLAGE CLERK June June NAYS: 0 ABSENT: APPROVED: —3- Ronald L. Chernick VILLAGE PRESIDENT Pro tem 1995. , 1995.