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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/1986 MPPC MinutesI-AINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION MAX 7r 1986 CALL TO ORDER The regular meet' f the Mount Prospect Plan Commission was ing o called to order b Chairman Harold Ross at 8:03 P.M. at the y 0 Village Hall, 100 South Emerson, Mount Prospectr Illinois ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Frank Boege Tom Borrelli Terry Findlay Tom McGovern Louis Velasco' Don Weibel Chairman Harold Ross Absent: Frank Breitsameterr Lynn Kloster Also present: Mike Sims, Staff Planner W %, APPROVAL OP MINUTES Louis Velasco's motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting to.April 16, 1986 was seconded by Terry Findlay. All members voted Ayes And Chairman Ross declared the minutes approved, SUBDIVISION MOUNT PROSPECT PLAZA Request for modification of the Development Code* Mike Sims advised that the petitioner requested that thisproposal be considered at a later meeting to permit development of additional information concerning the proposed expansion, COMMITTEE REPORTS Comprehensive Plan Committee Chairman Tom McGovern agreed that ' 1t is timely to begin the preparation of changes or additions that should be considered, Text Amendment Committee Chairman Louis Velasco reviewed the changes to the Development Code that were approved by the Village Board at' their regular meeting of May 6, 19860 000 PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY PROPOSAL Chairman Ross reminded the Commission that a committment had been made at the combined Commissions meeting of April 16, 1986 to make recommendations to the Village Board at the Plan Commis- sion s next regular meeting scheduled for this evening. Louis Velasco began the discussion with a review of a proposal made by Trustee Ralph Arthur to utilize and expand the present Public Works facility'primarily by adding a second story, by shifting the usage of existing space and by acquiring property adjacent to the existing site. Chairman Ross, speaking for absent Commissioner Frank Breitsameter stated that Mr. Breitsameter wished to go on record opposing the addition of a second story, primarily for safety reasons involving Mr. Arthur's recommendation to use the second floor for offices while substantial quantities of gasoline were present on the first floor. Frank Boege stated that his experience with two story buildings for the Illinois tollway garage facilities indicated that they worked out very well and that the safety hazard's could be controlled to a low risk level, Louis Velasco stated that it was his opinion after discussing the conditions at the present facility with three employees that a new facility should be constructed at the proposed Melas Park site promptly, Tom McGovern stated that he believes a new facility is needed. Tom Borrelli, Frank Boege, Terry Findlay, and Chairman Harold Ross stated that more information was needed before such a decision could be made. Don Weibel stated that it was his opinion that a new facility is needed but he is not convinced that the Village can afford one at this time, Be also stated that no information had been presented to indicate whether the Village might be expected to perform more services or increase the level of present services in the near future that might result in greater equipment and facility requirements. Louis Velasco's motion that a need exists for enlarged facilities for the Public Works department either at the existing site or at a new location was seconded by Terry Findlay, The vote on this motion was 5 Ayes and 2 Nays and Chairman Ross declared the .motion carried, The Nay voters, Frank Boege and Tom Borrelli, reiterated their previous position that the available information was, at this point, insufficient to support any decision to expand the present facility or to build a new one at another location. Terry Findlay moved that the Village secure a professional feasibility study from an outside firm on the merits of the two alternative sites, Following Frank Boege's seconded the Commission voted 7-0 in favor of the motion, and Chairman Ross declared it carried. At this point Louis Velasco, stated that he believes very strongly that the present facility is inadequate and that the only reasonable alternative is to build a new facility at the proposed Melas Park location. Tom McGovern and Don Weibel stated that they support his position. Tom Borrelli reiterated that he believes this 'is a very important decision for the residents of Mount Prospect and that more "information is needed to support an intelligent and responsible decision, All Commissioners except Louis Velasco supported Mr. Borres position. Tom McGovern then introduced a motion that the Village Board, being the elected representative of the residents of Mount Prospect make the decision concerning this capital expenditure without resorting to a referendum. Terry Findlay seconded the motion. The vote on this motion was 4 Ayes, 1 Nay (Frank Boege) and two passes (Tom Borrelli and Terry Findlay) Chairman Ross declared that the motion failed for lack of a majority of five affirmative votes, ADJOURNNENT No further business was brought to the attention of the Commission and Chairman Ross declared the meeting adjourned at 945 P.Me 1 Respectf u l l y Submitted, Donald Weibel Secretary