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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 1812 - 6/10/1986 - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDEDORDINANCE NO. 1812 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V, ZONING DISTRICTS, OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY ESTABLISHING CONGREGATE SENIOR HOUSING AS A SPECIAL USE IN THE A-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Congregate Senior Housing is of such a substantially different character from other special uses that specific standards and modifications are deemed necessary to govern the recommenda- tions of the Plan Commission and the action of the President and Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, the primary purpose of Congregate Senior Housing is the promotion of wellness and independent living for as long as possible through an interdependent life style; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the Village of Elk Grove Village at a public meeting duly called and held considered the question of amending Article V - Zoning Districts - of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village to provide for Congregate Senior Housing as a special use in the A-2 residential 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 it to be in the best interest of the Village that said Article be amended pursuant to the recommendation of the Plan Commission. 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 It That Article V - Zoning Districts - be and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto the following: 5.36-1 - Congregate Senior Housing Special Use in the A-2 District. A special use permit may be issued in the A-2 Zoning District to permit Congregate Senior Housing providing the standards and conditions hereinafter set forth are adhered to. Congregate Senior Housing is hereby defined as a planned housing environment for adults that caters to the special needs of senior citizens, sixty years of age or older, who are capable of independent living, yet may need certain supportive, recreational, and social facilities or services to compensate for declin- ing social networks, physical mobility, perception and cognition. A. Standards. 1. The tract of land (which may be made up of smaller parcels) must be under single ownership and/or unified control, having at least five (5) acres, or be a parcel adjoining 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. Congregate Senior Housing shall provide space for common supportive, recreational and social facilities or services of not less than sixty (60) square feet per dwelling unit in order to support the residential function and enhance the lives of the residents. A commercial kitchen and common dining room shall be required. The following shall not be included in the calculation of space for common, supportive, recreational and social services: hallways, stairwells, elevators, mechanical rooms, offices, storage, employee areas and public restrooms. 4. All standards as required by the licensing provisions as established for Congregate Senior Housing in Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code. B. The following modifications of the requirements of A-2 Special Use are required: 1. Bulk and yard requirements: -2- a. Buildings may exceed two (2) stories 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 residents shall be considered. A landscape plan shall be submitted and approved by the Plan Commission prior to occupancy. 2. Density: a. The number of bedrooms shall not exceed fifty (50) per acre. b. The number of dwelling units shall not exceed thirty (30) per acre. 3. Off -Street Parking and Loading a. At least one covered stacking space shall be provided near the main entry. b. Ninety-five (95) percent of the off-street parking shall be provided not smaller than a width of nine (9) feet and a length of nineteen (19) feet. C. Five (5) percent of off-street parking spaces shall be provided for handicapped and not smaller than a width of twelve (12) feet and a length of nineteen (19) feet and be in accordance with the Illinois Accessibility Standards. d. The parking requirements for residential use shall not be less than .75 parking spaces for each dwelling unit. e. One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees on duty shall be provided. f. The provision of at least one loading space not smaller than a width of twelve (12) feet and a length of sixty (60) feet is required. -3- Section 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law. VOTES: AYES: 5 NAYS: o ABSENT: 1 ATTEST: Charles J. Zettek Village President Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk PASSED this loth day of _ APPROVED this loth day of _ -4- 1986. 1986.