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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6. NEW BUSINESS 08/07/2007 x + tt;' o t"fi L ~! j:"., ((', < (L ,!g ft. fi> . \" 'I/f IE N 1 ~ ~1) .,l... ~\~ \01 August 1, 2007 Bill Cooney Director of Community Development Village of Mount Prospect 50 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Re: PZ-25-07 - Request to Waive 2nd Reading & Additional Application Copies Dear Mr. Cooney: Per Judy Connolly's letter of July 27,2007, we request that the 2nd reading of our case be waived and that the Village Board take final action on our case during the hearing scheduled for August 7, 2007. Additionally, please find enclosed 15 copies of our conditional use application materials. Feel free to. contact me directly with any questions. Sincerely, John Lipscomb Chief Executive Officer 1925 North Clybourn Avenue, Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60614 773.305.5000 FAX: 773.305.0739.< TTY: 773.305.0738 www.searchdc.org Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department Mown Prospect MEMORANDUM TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER ~.~, ~ e('l 01 FROM: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DATE: AUGUST 3,2007 SUBJECT: PZ-25-07 - CONDITIONAL USE - VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 625 SLA WIN COURT SEARCH DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER, JOHN LIPSCOMB - APPLICANT The Planning & Zoning Commission transmits their recommendation to approve Case PZ-25-07, a request to operate a Vocational School that provides developmental training and supported employment services to adults with developmental disabilities, as described in the attached staff report. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard the request at the July 26, 2007 meeting. The Petitioner is in the process of purchasing the Subject Property, subject to obtaining zoning approval, and would remodel the building to comply with applicable life safety requirements to accommodate a vocational school. Staff found that the proposed vocational school, if operated as noted in the Petitioner's application, would have minimal impact on the adjacent properties. Also, as referenced in the Petitioner's application, an egress analysis will need to be completed by the Petitioner's design professional. Consequently, modifications to the building may be necessary in order to comply with all local and state building codes. The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the request in depth. The Petitioner provided an overview of the school's services, funding sources, and operational history. The P&Z emphasized that the Petitioner would have to meet all applicable local and State codes and regulations, to which the Petitioner agreed. Also, there was discussion about expanding the parking lot if necessary, and that the Conditional Use permit would not be transferable to another vocational school. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve the Conditional Use permit to operate a Vocational School that provides developmental training and supported employment services to adults with developmental disabilities, subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report for the property located at 625 Slawin Court, Case No. PZ-25-07. Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and consideration at their August 7,2007 meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions related to this matter. H:\PLAN\Planning & Zoning COMM\P&Z 2007\MEJ Mcmos\PZ-25-o7 MEJ MEMO {625 Slawin Ct).doc MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-25-07 Hearing Date: July 26,2007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 625 Slawin Court PETITIONER: Search Developmental Center, Inc. / John Lipscomb, CEO PUBLICATION DATE: July 11,2007 PIN NUMBER: 03-35-104-051-0000 REQUEST: Conditional Use approval for a vocational school MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Rogers, Chairperson Joseph Donnelly Leo Floros Mary McCabe MEMBERS ABSENT: Marlys Haaland Ronald Roberts Keith Youngquist STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judith Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner Ellen Divita, Deputy Director of Community Development Jason Zawila, Long Range Planner Joseph Levie, Planning Intern INTERESTED PARTIES: Steve Patterson, Greg Peterson, Greg Marinelli, Amy Milobowski, Donna Catalano, John Lipscomb, Morris Neal Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Leo Floros made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2007 meeting and Mary McCabe seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 3-0, with Joseph Donnelly abstaining. Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-25-07, a request for a Conditional Use at 625 Slawin Court at 7:36 p.m. Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, stated that the Subject Property is located at the southeast corner of Slawin Court and Business Center Drive, and includes a vacant office/warehouse building with related improvements. The Subject Property is zoned II Limited Industrial and is adjacent to the II District on all sides. Ms. Connolly said the Petitioner proposes to remodel the existing structure to accommodate a vocational school. The proposed vocational school would provide developmental training and supported employment services to adults with developmental disabilities. Students and several staff members would be bused to the site and, ideally, students would eventually obtain employment at companies located in the Kensington Business Center and other local businesses. However, some students may not attain that level of education, but they will benefit from the school by learning other fundamental life skills. Ms. Connolly stated that the proposed site plan indicates the existing parking lot will be modified to accommodate a new drop-off area along the west elevation of the building. The proposed change requires eliminating 13 parking spaces to allow buses to access the site from the southern drive, turn north, and drop off students and staff in the proposed drop-off area. Also, four new parking spaces will be added along the south Richard Rogers, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 26, 2007 PZ-25-07 Page 2 elevation of the building. She said the Petitioner does not anticipate making any other changes to the site, but has agreed to add parking spaces if additional parking is needed in the future. Ms. Connolly showed a table documenting that the site will meet the Petitioner's parking requirements and provide parking for staff members as required per the Village's Zoning Ordinance. She said that the site cannot accommodate student parking, but in this case, student parking is not needed as students will only be bused to the school. She said the vocational school will employ 53 staff members and the Village Code requires 35 parking spaces for this number of staff members. However, of those 53 staff members, 12 will ride the bus with the students and will not park their vehicles on-site, and 4 staff members either car pool or take public transportation. Therefore, the Petitioner's actual parking need is to park 37 staff vehicles (personal vehicles) and 12 vans (school vehicles). The site will have 53 parking spaces, while the Petitioner's actual need is 49 spaces. Ms. Connolly said the Petitioner proposes to add windows along the south elevation of the building and to modify the west elevation of the building to accommodate an entrance by the drop-off area. The floor plans indicate this entrance will be the primary entrance, and additional exits will be provided as required to comply with egress requirements. Ms. Connolly stated that the Petitioner does not anticipate making changes to the existing landscaping. Staff confirmed with the Petitioner that the existing trees and shrubs along the west elevation of the building will remain or will be relocated if it is necessary to remove them to accommodate the new entrance. Ms. Connolly said the Petitioner submitted a detailed explanation of the school's day-to-day operations. In summary, the school will operate on a staggered start and dismissal schedule, and the curriculum will be based on students' needs and capabilities. Overall, students will take classes, exercise, and participate in vocational workshops. Due to the nature of the school and the students' special needs, public assemblies are not part of the school's operations. Ms. Connolly stated that other departments reviewed the proposal and did not object to the request. However, the Fire Department noted that the existing fire alarm and sprinkler system will have to be evaluated to meet the new occupancy requirements. Also, as referenced in the Petitioner's application, an egress analysis will need to be completed by the Petitioner's design professional. Consequently, modifications to the building may be necessary in order to comply with all local and state building codes. Ms. Connolly said the Village's Traffic Engineer reviewed the proposal and found that the four new parking spaces shown on the Site Concept Plan should be striped as shown to ensure adequate parking is provided on-site. There are concerns of a parking deficiency should a different vocational school occupy the site or if the students are no longer bused to the school. Therefore, staff recommends including the following condition of approval: that if it is determined that the proposed parking proves to be insufficient, the Village can require the applicant to expand the existing parking lot to address the shortage; the site can physically accommodate additional spaces. Ms. Connolly stated that the standards for Conditional Uses are listed in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. She summarized these findings as: . The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; . The Conditional Use will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties; . There is adequate provision for utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on Village streets; and Richard Rogers, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 26, 2007 PZ-25-07 Page 3 . The request is in compliance of the Conditional Use with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and other Village Ordinances. Ms. Connolly said Staff reviewed the Petitioner's application in depth and conducted several site visits. Staff found that the proposed vocational school, if operated as noted in the Petitioner's application, would have minimal impact on the adjacent properties. She said based on information noted in the Petitioner's application, there appears to be a need for this vocational school and it would directly benefit 44 residents. However, additional modifications to the building may be necessary to attain compliance with egress requirements and other applicable life safety issues. Ms. Connolly stated that the Village Code allows transferring a Conditional Use permit to another similar user. In this case, because Search Developmental Center offers such unique vocational services, it should be noted that the Conditional Use permit would only be transferable to the exact same type of vocational school that would be operated in the exact same manner: students would have to be bused to the facility, there would be staggered start/dismissal times, and the parking lot would have to be expanded if it was determined there was a parking shortage. Ms. Connolly said the proposed vocational school meets the Conditional Use standards contained in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to the school being operated as noted in the Petitioner's application. Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the following motion: "To approve a Conditional Use permit to operate a vocational school that provides developmental training and supported employment services to adults with developmental disabilities at 625 Slawin Court, Case Number PZ-25-07 subject to the following: 1. The site shall be developed in general conformance with the site plan and floor plan prepared by Holabird & Root dated June 11,2007; 2. The school shall be operated in general conformance with the times and activities listed in the application submitted for zoning approval; 3. The Petitioner shall provide additional parking if it is determined that there is a parking shortage; 4. The Petitioner shall submit an egress analysis and a sprinkler system and fire alarm system evaluation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards for this type of use; and 5. The site shall be developed in accordance with all Village and State Codes and regulations. " She said the Village Board's decision is final for this case. Chairman Richard Rogers asked if the parking requirement is conditional, so if they changed the composition of the school, the Village could enforce expansion of the provided parking. Ms. Connolly confirmed that this condition is tied to this user at this space. If the use changed, the parking would need to be altered accordingly. Leo Floros stated that the Staff report indicated 44 residents will directly benefit from the proposed school. He asked if these students live in Mount Prospect. Ms. Connolly explained that she extracted this information from the Petitioner's report, and was not sure if this number reflects current students, or residents who have expressed an interest in attending such a school. Chairman Rogers swore in Steve Patterson, 191 North Whacker Drive #3700, Chicago, Illinois, the attorney representing Search Development. Mr. Patterson thanked Staff for a comprehensive presentation. Richard Rogers, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 26, 2007 PZ-25-07 Page 4 Chairman Rogers swore in John Lipscomb, 1925 North Clybourn, Chicago, Illinois, the Executive Director of Search Development Center. Mr. Lipscomb gave a brief history of Search Development Center. Mr. Lipscomb stated that 18 students live in Mount Prospect and 44 people with developmental disabilities have registered with the State and need assistance from a program like Search Development Center. He said Search Development currently operates three group homes in Mount Prospect. Mr. Lipscomb summarized the program's accolades and reviewed the curriculum. He gave a brief synopsis of the building renovation and how the building space will be used. Chairman Rogers asked if Search Development Center is purchasing the property. Mr. Lipscomb confirmed that they are purchasing the property. He said they are anxious to move to Mount Prospect and hope to make this their flagship location. Chairman Rogers asked if the Petitioner is aware of the conditions of approval. Mr. Lipscomb stated that they do understand the conditions for approval. Chairman Rogers swore in Morris Neal of Holabird & Root Architects at 140 South Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Neal stated that the building is situated on 3.45 acres and none of the modifications they are proposing will change the setbacks or landscaping on the site. He said they are eliminating 13 spaces to create the drop-off/pick- up area and adding 4 new spaces. He said additional windows and a new exit door will be added to the south elevation. On the west elevation, they will be adding one additional entrance with a canopy. He stated that the majority of the work will occur on the interior of the building. They are adding washrooms, classrooms, training rooms, a performing arts area, and a mezzanine. Chairman Rogers asked Mr. Neal if he understands the conditions of approval. Mr. Neal confirmed that he does understand the conditions. Mr. Patterson stated they have worked diligently to ensure the standards for Conditional Use approval have been met with the Village. He said this project will bring value to the Village and provide a needed service to the community. He said Search will also be able to provide an additional hiring pool to local businesses. Mr. Floros asked if the students pay tuition to attend. Mr. Lipscomb said Search Development Center is a not-for- profit organization. The students are developmentally disabled and because of their diagnosis, they have eligibility for State of Illinois funding. Once eligibility is established, they apply for funding for the program. Mr. Lipscomb stated that the 44 residents previously mentioned have already established eligibility and can apply for tuition payment. Mr. Floros asked what the age of the attendees is. Mr. Lipscomb stated the average age is 21, but ranges into the 60s. Mr. Floros asked if the students come from all over the Chicago area. Mr. Lipscomb said the students attending here would primarily come from the northern suburbs. Mr. Floros asked why they are leaving the Northbrook location. Mr. Lipscomb stated that they want to own the property. Mr. Floros asked where the center gets their funds. Mr. Lipscomb said funding comes from the tuition payment. Chairman Rogers called for additional questions or comments, hearing none, the public hearing was closed at 8:01 p.m. Joseph Donnelly made a motion to approve a request for a Conditional Use at 625 Slawin Court, as presented by Staff. Mary McCabe seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: A YES: Donnelly, Floros, McCabe, Rogers NAYS: None Motion was approved 4-0 After hearing five additional cases, Joseph Donnelly made a motion to adjourn at 9:53 p.m., seconded by Mary McCabe. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the eeting was adjourned. H:\PLAN\Planning &: Zoning COMM\P&Z 2001\Minutes\PZ-2S-Q1 625 Slawin Coon,doc Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department CASE SUMMARY - PZ-2S-07 LOCATION: PETITIONER: OWNER: PARCEL#: LOT SIZE: ZONING: LAND USE: REQUEST: 625 Slawin Court Search Developmental Center, Inc. / John Lipscomb, CEO CRP Holdings BLP c/o Colony Realty Partners 03-35-104-051-0000 3.45 acres II Limited Industrial Vacant Office Building Conditional Use approval for a vocational school LOCATION MAP , Cl) MEMORANDUM Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department TO: MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RICHARD ROGERS, CHAIRPERSON FROM: JUDY CONNOLLY, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER DATE: JULY 19, 2007 HEARING DATE: JULY 26, 2007 SUBJECT: PZ-25-07 - CONDITIONAL USE (VOCATIONAL SCHOOL) 625 SLA WIN COURT - SEARCH DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER BACKGROUND A public hearing has been scheduled for the July 26, 2007 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to review the application by Search Developmental Center (the "Petitioner") regarding the property located at 625 Slawin Ct. (the "Subject Property"). The Petitioner is seeking Conditional Use approval to operate a vocational school in the II Limited Industrial District. The P&Z hearing was properly noticed in the July 11, 2007 edition of the Journal Topics Newspaper. In addition, Staffhas provided written notice to property owners within 250-feet and posted a Public Hearing sign on the Subject Property. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The Subject Property is located at the southeast corner of Slawin Court and Business Center Drive, and includes a vacant office/warehouse building with related improvements. The Subject Property is zoned II Limited Industrial and is adjacent to the II District on all sides. SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL The Petitioner proposes to remodel the existing structure to accommodate a vocational school. The proposed vocational school would provide developmental training and supported employment services to adults with developmental disabilities. Students and several staff members would be bused to the site and, ideally, students would eventually obtain employment at companies located in the Kensington Business Center and other local businesses. However, some students may not attain that level of education, but they will benefit from the school by learning other fundamental life skills. The attached application provides an in-depth explanation of the Search Developmental Center, its other facilities, and the day-to-day operations of the proposed vocational school. The Village's Zoning Ordinance lists Vocational Schools in the II Limited Industrial District as a Conditional Use, which requires review by the Planning & Zoning Commission and approval by the Village Board. Elements of the Petitioner's proposal are discussed in detail below. PZ-25-07 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 26, 2007 Page 3 Site Plan The proposed site plan indicates the existing parking lot will be modified to accommodate a new drop-off area along the west elevation of the building. The proposed change requires eliminating 13 parking spaces to allow buses to access the site from the southern drive, turn north, and drop off students and staff, in the proposed drop- off area. Also, four new parking spaces will be added along the south elevation of the building. The Petitioner does not anticipate making any other changes to the site, but has agreed to add parking spaces if additional parking is needed in the future. Parking Sec. 14.2224 of the Village Code lists parking regulations, which are based on the proposed use. In this case, it is difficult to apply the regulations because this vocational school is a somewhat unique use: the students will not drive to the school - they will only be bused, and several staff members will need to ride with the students. Also, the school will not be used for public assemblies, so visitor parking will not be needed. Therefore, the Petitioner's parking needs do not necessarily correspond to the Village's parking regulations. The vocational school will employ 53 staff members and the Village Code requires 35 parking spaces for this number of staff members. However, of those 53 staff members, 12 will ride the bus with the students and will not park their vehicles on-site, and 4 staff members either car pool or take public transportation. Therefore, the Petitioner's actual parking need is to park 37 staff vehicles (personal vehicles) and 12 vans (school vehicles). The site will have 53 parking spaces, while the Petitioner's actual need is 49 spaces. The following table is a summary of the proposed parking conditions and the Village's regulations. It shows that the site will meet the Petitioner's parking requirements and provide parking for staff members as required per the Zoning Ordinance. The site cannot accommodate student parking, but in this case, student parking is not needed as students will only be bused to the school. 53 staff members /190 students 2 spaces per 3 employees plus 1 space per maximum Staff: 35 number of students as determined by the Director of Students: 190* Dance/musiclvocational/trade school Communit Develo ment.* Total Re uired: 225 53 * however, in this case, none of the student would drive to the school School Vehicles 12 vans er Code for staff + 12 van s aces 47 r uired 53 on-site Building Elevations The Petitioner proposes to add windows along the south elevation of the building and to modify the west elevation of the building to accommodate an entrance, by the drop-off area. The floor plans indicate this entrance will be the primary entrance, and additional exits will be provided as required to comply with egress requirements. Landscaping The Petitioner does not anticipate making changes to the existing landscaping. Staff confirmed with the Petitioner that the existing trees and shrubs along the west elevation of the building will remain or will be relocated if it is necessary to remove them to accommodate the new entrance. Signage The Petitioner's application indicates the existing freestanding sign will be 're-faced' to reflect the school's name. The proposal appears to comply with the Village's Sign Code regulations, but a full review will be completed at time of permit. PZ-25-07 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 26, 2007 Page 4 School Daily Operations The Petitioner submitted a detailed explanation of the school's day-to-day operations. In summary, the school will operate on a staggered start and dismissal schedule, and the curriculum will be based on students' needs and capabilities. Overall, students will take classes, exercise, and participate in vocational workshops. Due to the nature of the school and the students' special needs, public assemblies are not part of the school's operations. Comments from other departments Other departments reviewed the proposal and did not object to the request. However, the Fire Department noted that the existing fire alarm and sprinkler system will have to be evaluated to meet the new occupancy requirements. Also, as referenced in the Petitioner's application, an egress analysis will need to be completed by the Petitioner's design professional. Consequently, modifications to the building may be necessary in order to comply with all local and state building codes. The Village's Traffic Engineer reviewed the proposal and found that the four new parking spaces shown on the Site Concept Plan should be striped as shown to ensure adequate parking is provided on-site (the text summary states 'may' be striped). There are concerns of a parking deficiency should a different vocational school occupy the site or if the students are no longer bused to the school. Therefore, staff recommends including the following condition of approval: that if it is determined that the proposed parking proves to be insufficient, the Village can require the applicant to expand the existing parking lot to address the shortage; the site can physically accommodate additional spaces. CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS The standards for Conditional Uses are listed in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include seven specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. The following list is a summary of these findings: · The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; · The Conditional Use will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties; · There is adequate provision for utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on Village streets; and · The request is in compliance of the Conditional Use with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and other Village Ordinances. Staff reviewed the Petitioner's application in depth and conducted several site visits. Staff found that the proposed vocational school, if operated as noted in the Petitioner's application, would have minimal impact on the adjacent properties. Based on information noted in the Petitioner's application, there appears to be a need for this vocational school and it would directly benefit 44 residents. However, additional modifications to the building may be necessary to attain compliance with egress requirements and other applicable life safety issues. The Village Code allows transferring a Conditional Use permit to another similar user. In this case, because Search Developmental Center offers such unique vocational services, it should be noted that the Conditional Use permit would only be transferable to the exact same type of vocational school that would be operated in the exact same manner: students would have to be bused to the facility, there would be staggered start/dismissal times, and PZ-25-07 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 26, 2007 Page 5 RECOMMENDATION The proposed vocational school meets the Conditional Use standards contained in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to the school being operated as noted in the Petitioner's application. Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the following motion: "To approve a Conditional Use permit to operate a vocational school that provides developmental training and supported employment services to adults with developmental disabilities at 625 Slawin Court, Case No. PZ-25-07 subject to the following: 1. The site shall be developed in general conformance with the site plan and floor plan prepared by Holabird & Root dated June 11,2007. 2. The school shall be operated in general conformance with the times and activities listed in the application submitted for zoning approval; 3. The Petitioner shall provide additional parking if it is determined that there is a parking shortage; 4. The Petitioner shall submit an egress analysis and a sprinkler system and fire alarm system evaluation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards for this type of use; and 5. The site shall be developed 10 accordance with all Village and State Codes and regulations. " The Village Board's decision is final for this case. I concur: ltik 1-~ William J. Cooney, AICP, Director of Community Development lit H:\PLAN\Planning & Zoning COMM\P&z 2007\SlaffMemo\PZ.2S..o7 MEMO (625 Slawin Ct. Search Development vocalional schooJ).cloc lC + June 14, 2007 Judy Connolly Senior Planner Community Development Department Village of Mount Prospect 50 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Dear Judy: Enclosed please find Search Developmental Center, Inc.'s application for conditional use approval for the site at 625 Slawin Court. Following is a list of the documents included in this application, as well as the number of copies of each: 1. Completed application document. 15 copies. 2. Paid receipt of most recent property tax bill (payment date 3/1/07). 1 copy - only in master application packet. 3. Executed Ownership Information & Affadavit. 1 copy - only in master application packet. 4. Plat of survey dated 2/6/06 - note that this is currently being updated and the updated survey will be supplied to you as soon as it becomes available. 15 copies. 5. Fully-executed Agreement of Purchase and Sale. 1 copy - only in master application packet. 6. One CD including copies of all exhibits (e.g. site plan, unstamped floor plan, elevation drawings, sign elevation mock-ups.). 7. Site plan. 15 copies. 8. Other Information. 15 copies. Including: a. Search 101 - Facts & Figures b. Statement of Demand & Public Benefit c. A Day in the Life - a description of operations to take place at 625 Slawin Court. d. Transportation & Parking Summary e. Project Narrative f. Learn by Doing Overview & Curriculum Samples: i. Work Experiences 1.0 ii. Work Experiences 2.0 iii. Communication iv. Computer Activities v. Reading for Meaning 1.0 vi. Team Building Games g. CARF accreditation letter The single-copy items are included in a Master Application packet, the other items are included in their own Application Copy packets. Our $500 application fee is also enclosed. Thank you again for your time and assistance as we prepared this application. Please contact Greg Petersen (847.809.2826) with any questions you have during your review process. ~ ~o~ - L~scomb ' John Lipscomb Chief Executive Officer 1925 North Clybourn Avenue, Suite 200 FAX: 773.305.0739 TTY: 773.305.0738 Chicago, IL 60614 773.305.5000 www.searchdc.org \lTLLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT C."v'lMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - Planning Division 50 S. Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone 847.818.5328 fAX 8-l7.818.5329 Application for Conditional Use Approval Mourn Prospect z Case Number I C P&Z - - ~ ..(--- Development Name/Address ~~ ~O o QJ Date of Submission 10;., tJ zlE -0 . ~'-' w Hearing Date Q Z - Address(es) (Street Number, Street) 625 Slawin Court Site Area (Acres) Property Zoning Total Building Sq. Ft. (Site) 3.45 I-I 36,737 Setbacks: Front Rear Side Side 119.94 Feet 140 Feet 88 Feet 33.43 Feet ,.- Building Height Lot Coverage (%) Number of Parking Spaces ..( ~ 25.18 Feet 24% 62 ~ Adjacent Land Uses: 0 LL. North South East West Z - Industrial Industrial Industrial Industrial w ~ Tax I.D. Number or County Assigned Pin Number(s) [JJ \,; Pin # 03 - 35 -104-051 z f- [JJ ~ w Legal Description (attach additional sheets if necessary) Lot 302-B in Kensington Center-Resubdivision 20, being a part of the northwest quarter of Section 35, Township 42 North, Range II east of the third principal meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded December 15, 1986 as document No. 86600187, in Cook County, Illinois. Containing 150,484 square feet or 3.4546 acres more or less. 1':. Name Telephone (day) ~ John Lipscomb, CEO (773) 305-5000 x23 < Corporation Telephone (evening) ~ ex: I Search Developmental Center, Inc. (312) 593-8456 0.... LL. t: Street Address Fax z e - .- 1925 N. Clyboum, Suite 200 (773) 305-0739 Q p. 7' 0- --< City State Zip Code Email , ! l~ Chicago IL 60614 i lipscomb@searchdc.org U Interest in Property ~ Purchaser 0:: ~ Name Telephone (day) ,0 Daniel Dretler (617) 235-6313 , - i ... , <1:: .... i '" ... Corporation Telephone (evening) :(. OJ ,- J:: CRP Holdings B, L. P. c/o Colony Realty Partners Same ! ~ :: zO , ~~ Street Address Fax: i "? ~ One International Place, Suite 2500 (617) 235-6399 ::; 2 '-' ~ ~........ , Email '"' City State Zip Code ::::: .... Boston MA 02108 ddretler@colon vine. com <1:: c: i .. II Developer Name Not Applicable Telephone (day) Address Fax Email Attorney Name Stephanie Shellenback Telephone (day) (312) 569-1236 Address Drinker Biddle Gardner Carton Fax (312) 569-3236 191 N. Wacker Drive. Suite 3700 Email Stephanie. shellenback@dbr.com Chicago, IL 60606-1698 Surveyor Z Name Marchese and Sons, Inc. Telephone (day) (630) 894-5680 21 E- '" Address 1 0 Monaco Drive Fax (630) 894-8869 ~~ :t g 0:: . c;; Roselle II. 60172 9J! ....0 Email :~ ct Q E Engineer Z <U ;;J E Name Morris Neal Telephone (day): (312) 357-1605 o g- 0::-'; Address Holabird & Root Fax (312) 357-1909 '-' > ~O U i 140 S. Dearborn, 15th Floor ~ c:Q Email mneallalholabird.com Chicago, IL 60603 Architect Name Maria Segal Telephone (day): (312) 357-1618 Address Holabird & Root Fax (312)357-1909 140 S. Dearborn, 15th Floor Email msegal@holabird.com Chicago, IL 60603 Landscape Architect Name Maria Segal Telephone (day): (312) 357-1618 Address Holabird & Root Fax (312) 357-1909 140 S. Dearborn, 15th Floor Email msegal@holabird.com Chicago, IL 60603 Mount Prospect Department of Community Development 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect Illinois www.mountprospect.org 2 Phone 847.818.5328 Fax 847.818.5329 TDD 847.392.6064 ...-.,. f~t, r= Proposed Conditional Use (as listed in the zoning district) Vocational School ~ Describe in Detail the Buildings and Activities Proposed and How the Proposed Use Meets the Attached Standards for Conditional Use Approval (attach additional sheets if necessary) Search Develonmental Center Inc. (Search) is licensed bv the State of Illinois to nrovide Develonmental Traininp- and ! Q Supported Emnlovment services to adults with develoomental disabilities. These services include iob placement iob , I w ~ coaching, iob develonment. and general skills-training. For the purposes of this application, Search will describe these .~rJ) I Ow ...::l services in aggregate as its Vocational Training Program. Search is requesting permission to use the site at 625 Slawin 0::0 "l:w ....0:: Court as a vocational school in which its vocational traininl:! nrOl:!ram will be conducted. Attached to this aoolication are a t!:.1JJ ~z ::l0 series of documents further describing Search's intended use and how it meets the standards for conditional use aooroval. IJJ- ~ U "l: Hours of Operation Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m Address(es) (Street Number, Street) 625 Slawin Court \.olz Site Area (Acres) Property Zoning Total Building Sq. Ft. (Site) Sq. Ft. Devoted to Proposed Use t:O VJ- 3.45 acres 1-1 36,737 36,737 Q~ "~ "l: Setbacks: ~ 0:: Front Rear Side Side ~o 0L.1;. No Change No Change No Change No Change o::z c..- Building Height Lot Coverage (%) Number of Parking Spaces No Change No Change No Change Plt:ase note that the application will not be reviewed until this petition has been fully completed and all required plans and other materials have been satisfactorily submitted to the Planning Division. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted. It is strongly suggested that the petitioner schedule an appointment with the appropriate Village staff so that materials can be reviewed for accuracy and completeness at the time of submittal. In consideration of the information contained in this petition as well as all supporting documentation, it is requested that approval be given to this request. The applicant is the owner or authorized representative of the owner of the property. The petitioner and the owner of the property grant employees of the Village of Mount Prospect and their agents permission to enter on the property during reasonable hours for visual inspection of the subject property. 1 hereby affirm that all information provided herein and in all materials submitted in association with this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.. Applicant Pnnt Name G&o Date June 14,2007 If applicant is not property owner: . .operty Owner Mount Prospect Depa ment of Community Development 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect Illinois www.mountprospect.org 3 Date June 14,2007 Phone 847.818.5328 Fax 847.818.5329 TDD 847.392.6064 114 .. ANCHOR CAllE Al .. AREA UGHT AS '" ADVUTlSEMENT SIGN C8 '" CArCH BASIN CO := CURl DRAIN EM = ELECTRIC METDt F'H s nRE HYDRANT GW '" GAS "[TER COR '"' METAL GUARD RAIL f1tI '" GAS VALVE: HP = HANDICAPPED PARKINC .. 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"'t -"-.-- --- ____m_ SECTION 2 n_m \ 'r----_uuu_u- , , : __ __.________~:...l , : , / I: \i ) VOCATIONAL WpRKSHOP , 2,681 s,f \j !i r-----' ~~: ~~~j POD 9 973 sf mT-~~;I~;~~i,fv:~;~~ - 161! . I I':EI I , g~c1~\'E~FY ~OC"'TIOf><, I I A' ;E;,;IIiW>iVElH,HlICAL 'TRANS.OPMERSI\ND I '....E~ff<S VEil"'''' "'--'1 ~~.:T}~ _ _____ ---i.;J / ,'// \ // -_.--/' NEW PARKING 4 SPACES PODS = PODS are generalleaming environments in which classes will be taught This space will also be used by staff to complete paperwork, prepare for the upcoming day, elc. On average, a pod will accommodate 8 consumers I students, though this figure varies based on pod si2e. o FIRST FLOOR CONCEPT PLAN 1/32" = 1'-0" SEARCH. 625 SLAWlN COURT, Mr. PROSPECT IL. (1) ,,/ '-----, '~"- " "-" ""'.. ~ '> EXECUTIVE CONF 2805f (~ OFFICEJ. 202 sf (~) ~) (~) CLASS R^':i~ 527 sf t_ II r--1F~t'-~ ISK~~lm-lT!1 ~-~:n-] :.~~-::.~-::1~~~~ (~) , , I I : 439 sf I r---.' -, : SKY ll~HTI L___+_J , , POD 11 LOUNGE I 374 sf ~ I I I 439 sf 407 sf , , , I ~____1____. , , , , , ____..L____o SECTION 3 POD 14 479 sf , , POD 15 i POD 16 479 sf : 479 sf , , , , , , , , , J: , , I I POD 17 i POD 18 479 sf 1 , , ~~~I~~~; N,'l LOC.\TIlf , @ 432 sf POD19 474 sf > o I~D ~ !~J ' 2 I \.......... D ~ Day Training Program Day Training Support D SEARCH Office D Nursing Office D EXISTING Performing Arts Space D PARKING D 9 SPACES Service ------------- EXISITING WALLS TO BE REMOVED ------------- EXISITING WALLS TO REMAIN NEW WALLS FULL HEIGHT NEW 7'-0" WALLS FEASIBILITY STUDY June 11, 2007 Holabird&Root Architecture Engineering Interiors "------. ---~-jY--~ a "', / '\ \. ~ /~~><-,~(, '. /)) --j OPEN TO BELOW ~ - I y.- / /// ~- o OPEN LOFT 2.900 sf ~FORAGE LOFT t 791 sf r------, : SKY UGH~ L_____-J I SKY lIGH-r r-----., LS~ :l~~J , , , ----1-------------1 : OPEN TO BELOW r-----..., : SKY UGHr: ~____uuu__ , , , ""~ r-- --.., LS~ I~~J , .~., , , , , , <;1 ----------~ (~I (~) , ~:::~;:,:""'~l~""' "~~ ~ NEW ~RKIN"_ 4$pA.Cr;S PARKING 9 SPACES SECOND FLOOR CONCEPT PLAN 1/32" = 1'-0" 0 SEARCH. 625 SLAV\IIN COURT, MT. PROSPECT IL FEASIBILITY STUDY FIRST FLOOR CEILING @ 9'-0" r-----..., :SKYllGH~ L...._____...J l , , , , , : r----I--.., : SKY UGHT: '----f-..J , , , J_____ OPEN TO BELOW G:l r------, LS~: :'~~3 JJ I c:J---i---- I 1 , ' , , ' , 1 ' , 1 ' 1 , ' , 1 ' , 1 ' Ucdl (~) ~ ~ _.../-/ r-. (-9) (~) (~) (~) (CI '--" (8', '--" (~) o June 11, 2007 Holabird&Root Architecture Engineering Interiors ~~ (,~~ 11/ ~ ~"'-.... // ",~" / / / r-">::~,,,,~ /) / I /~ / / ", ~" / ;: ( ( / ;1 , ~// ~'-_/ / II ~",,"J ", ~ (/ ,,!,' "", (-/ ,,- "" '-~~ '- ' , ) j- ~ """ ~ ~,,~/ /'--T", 11._~n1 ~ """ ""~ [ I" []]j IjIII ">'-. ~, I I ,j; ".~ ~ I-U-lJ . ,f'" " I I -' """ ~ I I '" "" '~ I EXISTING " " PARKING " " I., 38 REG. SPACES ,~ _/ ........... I I 'ADASPACES / " 1 1~ 0 I '~"".':"";, " I I -' lnr- / I f>/::~ n I .:.,' I'" ~,.<" f1 I TO ACCOMODATE \ _ (/ ~AO>NG' DROP 0" ~ \ I' I prr1 LTr-- \ 'r f= ~ "'~ \\ l ;// '~~'\ "\----./ \ \ /~ ( -- I I_ I _ \, -'~, ~ '-. "- \ .. -----", " \ ) 19 /-."." ~/ ') / PARKING REQUIREMENTS / ( / ! / / Ii / / (, \ ~"" CD 143' " I ' I I I I \___J 9 SPACES " " / ~ / / "'1, ;\, , V ~ ." "../ <'-... .--' ~ ~~ Exisiting landscape to remain unchanged, Parking VOCATIONAL TRAINING = 2 spaces per 3 employees plus 1 space per maximum number Dts as determined by Ihe director of community development. yees = 36 ParkJng spaces reqUired SITE CONCEPT PLAN 1/64" = 1'_0" C) SEARCH, 625 SLAWlN COURT, MT. PROSPECT IL. 62 existing parking space - 13 spaces due to drop off +4 news~ 53 parking spaces FEASIBILITY STUDY June 11, 2007 Holabird&Root .4.n::hitecture Engineering Interio~ . FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION BACK ELEVATION "- , '... .,: -- ....... .....-...-... ,;. ", :. \D' ---'- , to .. . ~ Q~ I. e . ,. , '\ . U . t ~.. c SIGNAGE ILLUSTRATION SEAROI. 625 SlAVVlN COURT, MT. PROSPECT IL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 11, 2007 Holabird&Root ArchiteCture Engine6ring Interiors . o tEl T I ,- f'1 ~ IB) / ::: IAI T .. <\ T I ~ I SPANOEL GLASS NEW ENTRANCE ---.J DOUBLE DOOR WITH CANOPY ABOVE WEST ELEVATION SCALE 1132 -,' - O~ c NEW CANOPY---.J (5) I' (41 ,. t , 131 T cp (11 T EXISTING DOOR WITH SECURITY ALARM NEW DOOR ~ WITH SECURITY ALARM 3'-0" l( 7'.0" NEW WINDOWS 6'..()" l( 2'-0" SiII@ 10'-3- EXISTING DOOR WITH SECURITY ALARM SOUTH ELEVATION SCALE 1/32'" l' - O~ NOTE: NO CHANGE TO EXTERIOR EXCEPT FOR NEW DOORS, WINDOWS, AND CANOPY AS NOTED. o SEARCH. 625 SLAVVlN COURT, MT. PROSPECT IL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 11, 2007 Holabird&Root Architecture Engineering Interiors ELEVATION CONCEPT 1/32" = 1'-0" Search Developmental Center, Inc. Search 101: Facts & Figures June 14, 2007 Tle purpose of this document is to share information regarding Search's mission, history, training philosophy, accreditation, licensure, and recent awards. This document also includes agency facts including relevant financial information, number of employees, and number of program sites. Mission Statement Search's mission is to empower persons with disabilities to achieve their full potential, accept a valued role in the community, and lead rich, rewarding lives. Search works alongside its students and consumers to create environments that promote self-respect and encourage adults with developmental disabilities to boldly pursue their own deep interests and ambitions. Agency History Search was founded in 1968 as a school in Cabrini Green for children with developmental disabilities who were excluded from the public school system. In the early 1970s, legislation was passed to include these children in public schools, so Search's services grew up with its students, eventually becoming today's comprehensive training program. In the 1970s and 80s, Search began a small-scale residential program. This changed significantly in the mid-90s when Search opened nine small group home residences over six months to accommodate the closure of a nursing home in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. In the late 90s, Search created its Community Employment program to support its consumers' desire for jobs in the community. Today, Search operates 33 program sites, including three vocational training sites, twenty-six community residences, one warehouse (Planet Access Company, a Waukegan-based social venture that serves as a real-world employment training site) and three programs located within nursing homes. A list of program sites and addresses is attached to this document; the proposed site at 625 Slawin Court in Mt. Prospect would replace the site currently located at 1945 Techny Road in Northbrook. Training Philosophy Search works with adults with many different types and degrees of developmental disability. To be eligible for Search programs, individuals must be 21 years or older. Most Search consumers are Medicaid-eligible, though Search offers scholarships to some individuals who are unable to qualify for Medicaid. Search's training programs are customized to meet consumers' needs whatever their level of disability. To that end, Search offers a variety of vocational options from onsite paid work to supported community employment. For the most highly-functioning consumers, Search provides vocational training designed to result in community-based employment. Consumers with moderate disabilities are sometimes able to obtain community employment, though as a group these individuals tend to participate most heavily in on-site paid work options and employment training programs. These training programs include paid assembly, kitting, shrink-wrapping, and other similar services. Consumers with more severe and profound disabilities are trained on activities of daily living, which form the foundation of any vocational training program by fostering each consumer's independence. Regardless of a consumer's level of disability all of Search's training is designed with vocational goals in mind. For example, activities of daily living such as self-care, proper social etiquette and basic communication skills training are provided to all individuals. Consumers with more severe disabilities experience these training topics on more a basic level; self-feeding and communication with symbols and hand-gestures are stressed in their curriculum modules. Consumers with mild disabilities experience these training topics in a more focused manner; workplace appearance, communication with coworkers, and common vocational tasks are stressed in their curriculum modules. Accreditation & Licensure Search is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), . and has held this accreditation since 1997. In 2004, Search received CARF's highest- level 3-year accreditation, which included national-model ratings for three of Search's program offerings. CARF's letter is attached to this application, indicating 3-year accreditation for Search's Job Development, Job Supports and Job-Site Training services. Additionally, this letter cites Search's Community Integration program, which in addition to the aforementioned employment services comprises Search's Vocational Training program. Search is licensed by the State of Illinois to provide developmental training and supported employment services to adults with developmental disabilities. These services comprise the activities that will take place in the Vocational Training Program to be located at 625 Slawin Court. Search maintains accreditation and licensure through robust compliance and quality assurance programs. Directed by Search's Chief Operating Officer, these programs include regular monthly reviews of service quality, site maintenance and safety, as well as consumer and personnel file review. Per the conditions of its State license as well as local occupancy agreements, Search is subject to periodic site reviews from State surveyors, local Fire Marshals, and other inspectors. Search routinely passes these reviews with greater than 90% compliance scores; in many instances Search is held up as a model agency, as was the case in the aforementioned 2004 CARF survey. Recent Awards . In 2004, Search's Chief Executive Officer was named the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities' Executive of the Year. . In 2005, Search was recognized as a national model for performance measurement and outcomes management by the Center for What Works. . In May of 2007, Search was awarded Honorable Mention as part of North Park University's Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence. Search Developmental Center, Inc. Search 101: Facts & Figures Page 2 of 4 June 14, 2007 Agency Facts · Search serves a total of 430 adults with developmental disabilities. Of these individuals: · 160 live in 26 Search residences. · 23 participate in community-based employment. Note - Search has capacity to place and support 40 individuals in community-based employment. Six individuals worked for the same employer and recently lost their jobs when that employer closed its doors; Search is in the process of finding these individuals new placements. · In 2006, Search was one of three agencies awarded a Department of Rehabilitation Services Competitive Employment contract. This expands Search's capacity for job placement, development and coaching services by 33% on an annual basis. · 190 individuals attend Search's Northbrook site - these individuals will be served at the proposed site at 625 Slawin Court. · 111 individuals participate in paid-work opportunities at Planet Access Company (PAC). PAC's work crew is made up of 20-30 individuals per day. PAC was created in 1997, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Search, providing third-party warehousing and fulfillment services to entrepreneurs as well as paid work and employment training opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities. PAC was created via a strategic partnership with Horny Toad Activewear. · Search employs 222 individuals, 53 of whom would transfer to the site at 625 Slawin Court. · Search has been a member of the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) since 1995. IARF is a state-wide organization providing advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities. Search's CEO serves on the Executive Committee of IARF's Board of Directors. Search Developmental Center, Inc. Search 101: Facts & Figures Page 3 of 4 June 14, 2007 Search Developmental Center Program Site List Vocational Training Sites Lincoln 4930 N. Lincoln, Chica 0 In-House: on-site services provided at three healthcare facilitie! 40 Capacity Search's residential program capacity averages 4-8 individuals per site, for a total enrollment of 160 individuals. 4255 Enfield, Skokie 8248 N. Gross Point, Morton Grove 8611 Keeler, Skokie 7721 N. Kildare, Skokie 9525 Lorel, Skokie 8832 Oriole, Skokie 9119 Samoset Trail, Skokie * The Northbrook site is scheduled for replacement with the planned move to Mount Prospect. Search Developmental Center, Inc. Search 101: Facts & Figures Page 4 of 4 June 14, 2007 Search Developmental Center, Inc. Statement of Demand & Public Benefit: 625 Slawin Court June 14, 2007 Summary Search is committed to providing exceptional experiences for adults with developmental disabilities. Since its creation in 1968, Search has built a strong record of advocating for all people with disabilities and the people who support and care about them. Our commitment is focused on the long term, which is reflected in our funding and operations. Search's mission is anchored by the belief that sustainable business practices provide the most social good for both the people we serve and the wider community. Mount Prospect can count on Search to be a reliable community asset and resource for their residents and businesses. In addition, Search looks forward to making itself available to Mount Prospect's Human Services Department as a potential partner in supporting and serving residents with disabilities and their families. Following is additional information regarding the demand for Search's services and the benefits provided by Search's vocational school. Demand for Vocational Training Services Search's demand for vocational training services is tracked primarily through the State of Illinois' Prioritization and Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) database. This database tracks individuals with developmental disabilities' expressed need for various types of supportive services. As of 6/1/07, a statewide total of 10,655 individuals with developmental disabilities were actively seeking assistance from programs and services similar to those offered by Search. In Mount Prospect, 44 individuals expressed a need and meet eligibility criteria for training programs and services such as those provided by Search. Further, Search's research indicates that there are no licensed training programs currently located within Mount Prospect which provide services to adults with developmental disabilities. Search currently serves eighteen Mount Prospect residents in its three small group community residences, all of which are located in the village. In addition, due to student matriculation Search serves an average of 29 new individuals per year in its vocational training program. Search views this as an excellent opportunity to further include Mount Prospect residents in its programs and services. Combined with Search's excellent track record of service and program quality, these statistics indicate an immediate opportunity for Search to assist the Village in meeting the needs of its residents with developmental disabilities. Public Benefit By relocating to the site at 625 Slawin Court, Search will provide three layers of immediate public benefit to the Village of Mount Prospect: 1. Training for students with developmental disabilities: At maximum capacity, more than 198,000 hours of vocational training curriculum will be provided per year at this site. This translates into more than 1,000 hours of curriculum per year for each student with developmental disabilities. 2. Economic & Employment Impact: This vocational school will bring considerable resources to Mount Prospect. Upon initial occupancy, the site's annual operating budget will exceed $2 million, with much of this expenditure going directly into the Mount Prospect economy. Additionally, 53 jobs will to transfer to this site, providing a source of stable, meaningful work to Mount Prospect residents. Search tends to be a long-time employer; nearly 60% of Search's employees have been with the organization for more than three years, while nearly 40% have been with Search for more than six years. 3. Resource to local businesses: Each year, 30-40 of Search's students work independently in community-based jobs. With the vocational training site moving to Mount Prospect, Search will immediately network with its neighbors in the Kensington Business Center to notify them of the stable, hard-working, and dedicated group of individuals Search is training for the workforce. Further, Search's students perform a series of supervised paid work projects (e.g. assembly, kitting, shrink-wrapping, etc.), which will be of benefit to surrounding businesses as well as providing valuable real- world training and paid work opportunities. Search Developmental Center, Inc. Statement of Demand & Public Benefit Page 2 of 2 June 14, 2007 Search Developmental Center, Inc. 'A Day in the Life' - description of proposed site use at 625 Slawin Court June 14, 2007 Following is a description of a typical operational day at 625 Slawin Court from two points of view: 1) a student attending Search's Vocational Training Program, and 2) the Program Manager responsible for overseeing operations at this site. The Day Begins: 6:30 - 7:00 a.m. I wake up at home, which is a Search-operated community residential site. I shower, have breakfast, get dressed, and get on a van with my 4 housemates to go to school. I happen to live in a house that is the first on this transportation route, so on our way to school we stop at another Search house to pickup 4 more schoolmates. It usually takes us 20-25 minutes to get to school from home. The nine of us are driven by a Search staff member. Arrive at School: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. My van tends to arrive at school around 8: 15. We all get out of the van, go into Search's facility, and are guided to our classroom by staff. I share my classroom with 7 other students, all of whom have similar goals that I do. Each year I have a planning meeting with my guardian and case management staff to set goals for the coming year. This year I want to work on more appropriate communication with peers, improve my community transportation skills, and ultimately get a job. I'd like a job in a pet store because I love animals. My classmates are arriving on different vans - a couple of them arrive closer to 9: 15. Our staff starts working with us on personal goals as soon as we arrive; once all 8 of our classmates are here we start on our Learning By Doing curriculum modules. Curriculum Begins: 9:30 a.m. Now that my classmates have arrived, it's time to start our curriculum modules. I get to choose my modules every 12 weeks. I chose some of my classes because they'll help me reach my annual goals; some of the others are just for fun. This quarter I chose Work Experiences 2.0, Reading for Meaning 3.0, Safety is for Everyone, Current Events, Group Drawing and Computer Activities. Every quarter we have Low-Impact Exercise, Current Events and Out and About as well. Each of my modules are 45 minutes long. Before lunch, my group spends one period in the vocational workshop for the Vocational Experiences 2.0 module. Today we assembled gift kits for the upcoming Hustle Up The Hancock event downtown. I enjoy getting paid for this type of work while I'm also taking a class. Next week we're going to spend time in the Training Kitchen to learn about the basics of food service. We took a 15-minute break to use the bathroom, then we returned to our classroom for Reading for Meaning 3.0. This module is fun because we take turns reading to the group from our book, then we discuss what each passage means. I like hearing what my classmates think about the book as well as sharing my opinions on the book. Lunch: 12:00 noon At noon we took a break for lunch, which we made at home this morning. Once a month our class gets together with students in other classrooms to celebrate birthdays and have a party, but today's not that day for our group. Resume Curriculum Modules: 12:45 - 2:00 p.m. After lunch we go to the art studio for Group Drawing. This is one of my favorite modules because we all work on projects together, with help from our staff leader. Once we've finished our work we'll hang them. up in the art gallery. The last module of the day today is Current Events, where we'll discuss what's in today's news and how it affects our lives. Sometimes this module uses stories from the internet, sometimes we look through the newspaper. Since I arrived earlier than my classmates, I get ready to leave a bit earlier as well. Around 2:00 I start gathering my things and talk to my staff lead about my goals for the night and any homework I might have. At this point my classmates work on personal goals just like I did this morning. Head Home: 2:15 p.m. At 2:15 we get back on our van. On the way home we drop off my classmates at their house. By 3:00 I'm home, change into my house clothes, and start working with my housemates on preparing dinner. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's classes because we'll get to do some fun exercises and our staff lead is also going to take us on our monthly outing to the local art museum to give us ideas for our next group drawing class. Search Developmental Center, Inc. A Day in the Life Page 2 of 5 The Day Begins: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Each program day starts with a tour of the building to ensure all 23 learning environments are in good shape for the coming day. Students and staff take time at the end of each day to straighten things up and put away materials, but it sends a strong, positive message to students when their classrooms are orderly and clean when they arrive. After the walk-around, time is spent confirming the day's staffing patterns. Pods 1 through 6 serve consumers with more severe disabilities. As such, their staffing ratios are lower at one staff for every five students. The other pods and classrooms serve students with mild and moderate disabilities. Their ratios are one staff for every eight students; in some cases students with very mild disabilities have ratios of one staff to ten students. Staff are responsible for delivering Search's Learning By Doing curriculum modules as well as providing basic care for the students, making sure classmates are getting along well, everyone is safe, and the learning environment is a positive place to be. Students Arrive: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. This site serves 190 students, the majority of whom arrive on 8-10 person vans. Two school buses also drop off students at this site, then depart for other routes. We have a detailed arrival schedule for these 22-23 vehicles to minimize the drop-off queue. The 16 vans are driven by Search staff; 15 of the 16 are parked on-site for the day. After students unload, the vans are parked and staff proceed to their classrooms. All student arrivals and departures are conducted through the western entrance of the building. Students are greeted at the door by staff, who then show students to their classrooms. Arrival and the morning greeting is the first phase of opening-to-closing supervision provided to ensure students provide the support and supervision they need to properly build skills. The western entrance to the building is staffed throughout the day, as is the northern entrance. All other doors have alarms that indicate when unauthorized entry or egress has taken place; in the rare cases these alarms sound, classroom staff immediately respond to this alarm by counting their students to confirm no one has eloped while site management check all doors so all students are returned to their classrooms as quickly as possible. Curriculum Begins: 9:30 a.m. Each staff person works with one group of students. Depending on the students' degree of disability, the group size could be 5, 8 or 10 students, corresponding to severe, moderate, and mile degrees of disability, respectively. Given the morning's staggered arrival schedules, staff work with students in personalized goals until the full group is on- site. When the full group is assembled, staff engage the group with the first of two morning curriculum modules. Each module has a leader guide, examples of which are enclosed Search Developmental Center, Inc. A Day in the Life Page 3 of 5 with this application, to help staff provide consistently high-quality instruction to the students. Associated equipment and materials are contained in the classroom storage areas. In addition to delivering the content of each module, staff encourage as much student participation as possible via hands-on exercises; the more each learning experience replicates the to-be-Iearned content, the more each student gets out of the curriculum modules. There is a 15-minute break between the morning modules. Students take bathroom breaks and move to specialized learning environments as necessary (e.g. vocational workshop, training kitchen, arts studio). All daily transitions are directly supervised by staff. Further, Search employs part-time employees who arrive during this break and stay through the afternoon break to facilitate and. supervise these transitions as well as the lunch hour. After the morning break, staff help students gather in their respective classrooms and the second morning module begins. Lunch: 12:00 noon There are two lunch periods during the day to accommodate staggered eating schedules. The staggered schedule structure provides time for staff to assist consumers with severe and profound disabilities who are not able to feed themselves. Supervision is maintained during lunch thanks to the part-time staff who arrived prior to the morning break period. Resume Curriculum Modules: 12:45 - 2:00 p.m. Students with mild and moderate disabilities resume curriculum modules at 12:45 p.m.; students with more severe disabilities require more time for lunch and resume curriculum at 1: 15. The afternoon curriculum sessions follow the same schedule as the morning sessions; 2 45-minute modules are presented with one 15-minute break. Again, groups rotate throughout the building during supervised breaks to specialized learning environments as needed. At the close of the last curriculum module period, students and staff work together to clean the learning environments and restore them to a ready state for tomorrow's classes. Students Depart: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. This process operates in much the same way as student arrival in the morning. Students are guided by staff to their vans according to a pre-specified departure schedule. All departures are conducted through the site's western entrance. Students who travel on vans are driven by Search staff back to their respective residences. Students who travel on the two school buses are picked up when the buses arrive, as they do not stay on-site throughout the day through the site's western entrance and vehicles leave the site on a staggered schedule to avoid any unnecessary delays in student departure. Search Developmental Center, Inc. A Day in the Life Page 4 of 5 Site Cleanup & Closedown: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Once all students have departed the site, Search's janitorial and maintenance staff cleans all learning environments, common areas and office space. During this same timeframe managerial staff complete paperwork to document the day's activities. The last person leaving the site ensures that all doors are locked and secure and activates the security system. Search Developmental Center, Inc. A Day in the Life Page 5 of 5 Search Developmental Center, Inc. Transportation & Parking Summary: 625 Slawin Court June 14, 2007 The purpose of this document is to describe the transportation and parking behavior related to Search's proposed use of the site at 625 Slawin Court. Upon initial occupancy, this site will serve 190 students and house 53 staff. The site will be used Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Transportation Summary: Students arrive at the site beginning at 8:00 a.m. Arrivals are scheduled on a staggered basis over a 90-minute window, with all students being on-site by 9:30 a.m. The purpose of staggering arrivals is to allow for the orderly greeting and routing of students to their classrooms as well as the avoidance of any traffic queues at the site. This practice is currently in place at Search's existing vocational sites. Students depart the site beginning at 2:00 p.m. Departures are also scheduled on a staggered basis over a 90-minute window, with all students departing the site by 3:30 p.m. Similar to the arrival schedule, departures are staggered to allow for the orderly routing of students to their vans and buses, avoiding any traffic queues. The 190 students are transported to and from the site via two school buses, seventeen vans, and three to four automobiles per day, for a total of 22-23 vehicles. Of these vehicles, six are Search-owned, eleven are public transportation (PACE), with the remainder owned by busing companies or private parties. Search staff drive thirteen of the vans, including all of the Search-owned vehicles plus seven of the PACE vans. Of these vehicles, twelve~~re par~el:LQrl-sjJ~_g.llIlr:tgjhsLSchoQLday, and one of the vans continues on to another Search program site in Waukegan. The buses do not stay on- site__cjYr.Ln.9t~~~_cb.9QL~:tay) nor do the four PACE vehicles that are not driven by Search staff. The buses transport 18-20 students per bus while vans transport an average of 8- 10 students. Parking Summary: This site currently has 62 parking spaces. The proposed site plan includes a student loading zone in the western parking lot that would remove 13 of these spaces, leaving a total of 49 spaces. Mount Prospect's zoning ordinance requires two parking spaces to every three staff in a vocational school. With 53 staff on-site, the resulting parking requirement is 35 parking spaces. Of the 53 staff, twelve will be arriving via the aforementioned Search and PACE vans, which will be parked on site during the school day. This leaves 37 parking spaces for 41 remaining staff, well in excess of the required parking ratios. Should there be a need for creating additional parking, four to eleven new spaces could be created by expanding the southern lot east or striping the space in front of the dock doors. , V (pi\ ? C( ()( \ C "J')/ Search Developmental Center, Inc. Project Narrative: 625 Slawin Court June 14, 2007 This list summarizes Conceptual Design Documents dated 06/14/07. General . The existing building has a sprinkler system. . Existing building is brick with CMU backer. . The spaces marked 'Pods' on the documents are general learning environments in which classes will be taught. This space will also be used by staff to complete paperwork, prepare for the upcoming day etc. On average, a pod will accommodate 8 consumers 1 students, though this figure varies based on pod sizes. . Separation of pods is typically not floor to ceiling. Instead, half walls and furniture are used to delineate space. . There is an increase in restroom fixtures to meet state regulations. . The allowable travel distance for this occupancy is 200'-0". Provided exits meet this regulation. There are no dead end corridors. Site Work . The existing landscape is to remain unchanged. . Revise existing signage to reflect new tenant name and logo. . Revise existing parking lot to accommodate drop offl loading zone. . The Mount Prospect zoning code for vocational training requires 2 spaces per 3 employees plus 1 space per maximum number of students as determined by the Director of Community Development. 54 employees x 2/3 = 36 total spaces required 49 parking spaces are provided, including 2 ADA spaces. There is the potential for 4 additional parking spaces on site. Buildinq Exterior . New entry canopy and double doors at West Elevation for drop off and loading of consumersl students. . New 3'-0" x 7'-0" door at South Elevation for exiting only. . New clearstory windows at the south elevation to provide daylighting into learning spaces. . Provide security alarm all doors South Elevation. . Maintain existing electrical transformer, meters and switchgear locations. Buildinq Interior Existing Office (northeast corner) . Maintain existing entry at the North side. This will be for staff and guests. . Maintain existing vestibule and reception station. . Maintain exiting office core walls and doors. Provide new carpet, ceiling tile and lighting only in these locations. . Maintain existing restrooms. . New paint throughout interior office spaces. . New showers and laundry. . New training kitchen. . New nurses office . New ADA compliant restrooms. Buildinq Interior (continued): Existing Display Area (northwest corner) . New performing arts stage and seating for 72 people. Maintain 2 exits out of stage area. . Section 1: o New Art Studio and storage closets o New gallery to display and storage closets o Maintain existing sprinkler room. o 6 medium size pods. Pods are divided by shelving and low walls. . o Limited access lift. o 2 staircases to mezzanine level above section 1. . New mezzanine for future use. Existing Warehouse (south side) . Remove all existing interior partition walls and cyclone fencing. . Provide floor decking over existing dock ramp. Decking to be removable for future reuse. . Maintain existing skylights. . . New reception/ waiting on west side. . New coat room. . New trash room and maintenance. . New vocational workshop. . Section 2: o 3 large size pods. Pods are divided by shelving and low walls . Section 4: o 4 classrooms separated by full height walls. o 1 training room . Section 5: o 10 small Pods. Pods are divided by shelving and low walls. o New men and women restrooms. o New lounge. Buildinq Eqress: Per the Village's permitting process, an egress analysis will be performed and adjustments will be made to the site plan to confirm with any findings of this analysis. Search Developmental Center, Inc. Project Narrative Page 2 of 2 June 14,2007 Table of Contents About the LBO Curriculum Curriculum Objective Curriculum Description and Domains Curriculum Modules Curriculum Guide Design Curriculum and Small Group Learning Curriculum and Consumer Goals Curriculum and Group Schedules Curriculum and Information Technology Vocational Options Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 o o o 2 o LBO Curriculum Objective: To ensure that Vocational Training students consistently receive the productive, active, and fun experiences they deserve. LBO Curriculum Description and Domains: The Learning by Doing (LBO) Curriculum replicates the 'Lifelong Learner' model. It focuses on people's strengths, needs and wants not their flaws & deficits. LBO emphasizes skill-building, exploration, expression and self- improvement. The LBO Curriculum is built on the premise that everyone learns and that everyone continues to learn throughout life. This is true for all people, including people with disabilities. c Curriculum Domains The LBO Curriculum is organized into seven broad domains: o Citizenship: Caring, participating, leading, decision making, acting, being sensitive to one's conscience, being a global citizen. Community Involvement: Knowing resources, playing, relaxing, reflecting, planning and risking. Creative Arts: Appreciating the arts, performing, expressing and enjoying. Health and Wellness: Maintaining health, stretching, moving, eating right and living well. Personal Development: Listening, collaborating, empathizing, helping, goal building, asserting, accepting, supporting and being authentic. Skills for Life: Perceiving, imagining, inquiring, aspiring, diagnosing, planning, getting help, self -helping and evaluating. Vocational Development: Job planning, using skills, accepting supervision, supervision, getting along with cooperating, delegating and managing. giving people, 3 o LBO Curriculum Modules: Under the umbrella of each domain is a large choice of curriculum modules. Every module provides twelve, 45 minute sessions (nine hours of total content) centered on a single topic or theme. For example, in the Reading for Meaning module, group members read a book during each of the 12 weeks of module sessions. The Modules Consumers choose from a large library of LBD modules. ............ ~. . ....... :~ "" I~..>> I l, l ~, ~-._---" (J ~, """" , 'UtirfoJ:'l Will [;lt~i"ZLGf:::: -~~~ @ , '--. -....... 011"\0\<:, - ~) 'v-' f' iJ--- c::. ',,'0-' \"\ v ,r-...,. -' / !~,./ ......... -" -~.....~ All About Sports! The Benefits The LBD curriculum is designed to inspire students' 'want' to learn. . Students are active group each session. provided with an experience during o . Students learn by doing. . Instructors have the tools they need to succeed. . Learning resource materials are attractive and interesting to whet students' appetites for learning. . Students grow more reliant on each other and themselves. Each module contains a simply formatted 'Instructor's Guide' based on a hybrid of a learning model developed by Phil Race, a British educational and training developer. Race's model is based on the premise that the most effective form of learning is experiential learning- learning by doing, a premise in line with Search's vocational training philosophy. 0 4 o LBO Curriculum Guide Design: LBO module guides are all designed to include four basic elements - they interact with one another like ripples in a pond. Guide Design Race's Ripples on a pond learning model: Wanting: Inspiring students to want to learn is a highly important element of the LBO module design. Doing: Experiential learning is all about learning by doing. Modules always provide students with carefully-chosen tasks and exercises which will give them the sort of practice that will help their learning be successful. Making Sense: Students make sense of their learning by working with fellow students on tasks and exercises during module sessions and from the feedback they receive afterwards. Feedback: Modules provide students opportunities to get feedback on how their learning is going. Feedback is built into module resource materials, as responses to the activities they engage in during module session. Self reflection, peer and instructor feedback are strongly encouraged. LBO modules use a 'down to earth' model of learning to: (1) inspire students' desire to learn; (2) give them opportunities to learn by doing things; (3) provide them with feedback on how their learning is going; and (4) help them make sense of what they're learning. Each module is self-contained with simple to follow instructions, handouts, learning resource materials and equipment. c 5 f~'~..:. f J -':.~.. .. " ~,J~ '~. "r" b,; . .,. -C''; f..~. ~ ' ~""r~" . ..J; or t '--.. o "One must learn by doing the thing; though you think you know it, you have no certainty until you try." Sophocles Small Group Learning: Students participate in LBO modules in small groups of five, eight or ten students per group. Creating a dynamic group learning experience is central to the LBO curriculum design. Module sessions facilitate cooperative learning, promote active student participation in the learning process and peer interaction. Small group learning fosters the active involvement of students and can reach students who otherwise might not engage. Small Group Learning Group dynamics vary from group to group and depend on the characteristics of the students and the topic being covered. The Benefits -Group learning community. builds -Students value each other and themselves, and the contributions each has to offer to the group. -Students own their learning experience and the experience of their fellow group members. -Students pick specific roles and responsibilities within the group. -Students have built in opportunities to gain team building, communication and problem solving skills. o o 6 . Q 'I":I:St-\f~~ .~~.~.. ~:#c'.,- "~iIJ~) . / ~~~it*'~{ /' ,1-. ..~." .- ~f ~ "I never teach my pupils; 1 only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn." Albert Einstein LBO Curriculum and Student Goals: Once every year, students decide on a set of annualized goals during their individual service planning process. Goals address student interests. Goals focus on skills a student would like to attain, or lifestyle and quality of life choices on the student's part. Students are supported to choose goals based on their individual wants and needs, not specific LBO modules. This is because student goals take a minimum of twelve months to execute, while LBO modules run for a maximum twelve weeks. Therefore, participation in specific modules is not a viable choice when students select their individualized goals for the year. LBO modules are simply the mode for students to work toward achieving their goals. o For example, suppose a student chooses a goal addressing attainment of work skills. Work skills comprise a large set of competencies- attending to tasks, finishing tasks, organizing work areas, working cooperatively with others, etc. A student can achieve their goal by participating in a number of different LBO modules. Learning to finish tasks can happen in a vocational development module of course. But a student could just as easily attain proficiency at finishing tasks by completing art projects in a creative arts module or by completing exercise routines in a health and wellness module. Once yearly, students and their teams meet to plan services. Planning results in a set of goals chosen by the student. Every twelve weeks, each student group selects a new schedule of modules. Q 7 :'~ f~ . o "All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better." Ralph Waldo Emerson LBO Curriculum and Group Schedules: The LBO Curriculum is sustained by a structured daily schedule specifying activities for each consumer group of learners. Schedules organize the student's day into eight 30-40 minute periods of activity. At least two periods a day consist of LBO module activities. Each group schedule runs for twelve weeks. New schedules and modules are chosen by student groups every twelve weeks, providing diversity and variety in programming. 1 2 7 8 Group Schedules Personal Practice: Personal practice is a time for student to work on personal learning or leisure activities on their own. Activities offered to students during Personal Practice are extensions of group activities offered during LOB Modules. Student goals are sometimes offered during personal practice. 0 Centering Time: By providing a time for quality listening, Centering Time becomes an opportunity for students to express their feelings and help transition into the beginning and end of the day. This improves moods and outlooks for the rest of the day. It also gives instructors a way to identify who in their groups needs "extra" attention to have a great day. LBO Modules: Every module provides twelve, 45 minute sessions centered on a single topic or theme. LBO modules use a 'down to earth' model of learning. Each module is self-contained with simple to follow instructions, handouts, learning resource materials and equipment. Student goals are sometime offered during module sessions. Out &. About: Every student group is offered at least one community outing per month during out and about time. Out and about always happens on the same day and week during the month. For example, suppose a group's out and about day is on the second Monday of the month. On that day, half the group (4-5 consumers) goes on a community outing during periods 3 and 4 0 (Group A). The other half goes on an outing during periods 5 and 6 (Group B). 8 . o LBO Curriculum and Information Technology: The LBO Curriculum is sustained by a fully integrated data and information management system called Harmony. Harmony is a web- based information technology system supporting consumer service planning, record-keeping, group scheduling and outcomes reporting. Integrated Information Technology c The Benefits Service Plans: Links student goals to student schedules and data sheets, allowing auto generation of forms for documentation of services. Data Sheets: Combines student daily progress note with student schedules containing all goals on a single form by day of week. Monthly Summaries: Captures daily progress on module participation and student goals using Harmony, allowing monthly summaries of student progress to be auto generated. Management Reports: Gives supervisors the tools they need to evaluate operational effectiveness and efficiency and solve problems quickly. Using Harmony, instructors and supervisors track all aspects of a student's involvement in program events: (1) Participation in the service planning process; (2) Participation in LBO modules; (3) community outings; (4) medical appointments; and (4) goal progress. This information is used to evaluate the quality of vocational training services. Q 9 "Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent." Nolan Ryan f.' A ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 I ;.f( ~:"J' JI .. o LBO Curriculum Levels: Vocational development is one of seven module domains, concentrating on three areas of development: Pre-vocational (Pre-voc.), Work Experiences and Supported Employment. Pre-voc. builds basic skills and attitudes for work. Work Experiences provides onsite paid work options for students who have mastered basic work skills and are ready for something a little more challenging. The Supported Employment area addresses the desires of students for specific jobs in the community. Vocational Options Vocational Choices Modules are designed to be adapted to meet the needs and wants of all students regardless of disability. Pre-Voc: Builds skills and attitudes for work. Modules in 0 this area cover a wide range of topics including reading, communication, task completion, and working together. Work Experiences: Geared towards students with an interest in, and the basic skill sets for paid work. A variety of work experiences are offered onsite including clerical, janitorial, food service, street cleaning and special handling through Planet Access Company. Supported Employment: Students demonstrating readiness for community employment participate in modules designed to address specific job related skill sets. Modules in this area include: job orientation, responsibilities, worksite safety and coworker relationships. o 10 Module: Summary: 12 Week Curriculum: ". Work Experiences 1.0 Module Purpose: This module will build awareness o}) different kinds of work, as well as the importance of productivity, quality and co-worker relations. Module Concentration: behaviors and attitudes. Work Experiences work Module Objectives: Students will: identify reasons for quality standards on the job; develop a good work attitude; get along with co-workers; deal with problems; develop job responsibilities; and identify satisfactory time frames for different jobs. Week 1: Intro to Work Experiences 1.0 module, including rules of group conduct. Week 2: Jobs and skills in my home Materials: - Domestic Jobs Game Instructions, - Jobs and Skills in My Home Domestic Jobs Game work sheet Week 3: Productivit and Qualit on the Job Part 1 Materials: 0 White Board, Tips to Increase your Ability to be Productive and do Qualit Work handout Week 4: Productivity and Quality on the Job Part 2 Materials: - White Board, - One ream of 8Y2 x 11 plain a er Week 5: Getting Alon with Co-Workers Part 1 Materials: -Who I like to Work With, - White board, markers Pre"udicerTolerance hand outs Week 6: Gettin Along with Co-Workers Part 2 Materials: - Problem Behaviors hand outs -White board, markers Week 7: Good Attitude Part 1 I Materials: -White board Week 8: Good Attitude Part 2 I Materials: -White board o 2 o o o 12 Week Curriculum (continued): Week 9: Conflict Resolution Materials: Conflict resolution" handout, white board Week 10: Being Assertive Materials: Tips for Being Assertive handout, Three different categories of assertive behavior instructions, white board Week 11: Productivity Materials: A box of unsharpened pencils, small hand-held "pocket" pencil sharpener, electric or battery operated pencil sharpener, Activity instructions Week 12: Close of 12 week Vocational Experiences module: solicit student feedback on group. 3 ,'ff'1 ,,?' , l) Module: Summary: 12 Week Curriculum: Work Experiences 2.0 Module Purpose: This module will go through a varietP of work-related exercises that will help students build skills and understand what happens in the workplace. Module Concentration: Work Experiences different job skills. Module Objectives: Students will: identify major reasons for practicing safety and follow safety instructions during job activities; increase endurance in work situations; become aware of different types of work; complete job tasks following instructions; accept criticism and promptly correct errors; and demonstrate proficiency at different job types. Week 1: Intro to Work Experiences 2.0 module, including rules of group conduct. Week 2: Safe I: Word Search, Safety Poster Materials: -Word Search handout -Drawing Paper -Colored Pencils o Week 3: Safety II: Lifting Techniques I Materials: Lifting Video Week 4: Cleaning & Sweepin Materials: -Janitorial Cart -Green Kleen -Pa er Towels -Broom/mo Week 5: Hole Punching, Stapling, Folding, Stuffin & Labeling Materials: -Paper -Folding Assist -Envelo es -Hole Punch -Stapler -Labels Week 6: Wei Materials: -Scales -Measurin Cu s , Measuring, Packing -'Macaroni' -Plastic Ba s Week 7: Materials: -Labels -Plastic Bags -Foldin Boards -Garments -Scotch Tape o 2 .. o o o 12 Week Curriculum (continued): Week 8: Postcard Sorting & Collating Materials: -Postcard Sets mixed) -Rubber Bands Week 9: Box Makin Materials: Flat Cardboard Boxes & Packing Tape Week 10: Cleaning & Sweeping Reviewed I Materials: see week 4 , Measuring, Packin Reviewed Week 12: Close of 12 week Vocational Experiences module: solicit student feedback on group. 3 Module: Summary: 12 Week Curriculum: Communication Module Purpose: The goal of this module is to increasP our sensitivity and awareness to all types of communication and the various meanings they may have to us individually or culturally. Module Concentration: communication skills. Pre-Vocational basic Module Objectives: Students will: become familiar with different modes of communication; get along with peers; participate in activities with other people; and use different communication techniques to express needs/wants and to respond to questions or directions. Week 1: Group orientation: Introduction to Communication, including group rules of conduct. Week 2: Charades Materials: - Charades direction sheet - Masking tape Week 3: Observin Non-Verbal Communication Materials: - White board - Markers Week 4: Simon Says Week 5: Finger Painting Materials: - Drawing paper, finger paint -Plastic table clothes, plastic aprons to protect clothing - wet wipes to wipe hands between colors and when done Week 6: Wh.....? Materials: - The Wh.....? Game board - two markers to represent each team - Game directions sheet - A die Week 7: Getting Things Done Nonverbal Style Materials: - 2 sets of 6 cups labeled one through six - Body Language worksheet - 2 rubber bands with four pieces of 1-1/2 foot yarn tied to each one and marked at 1 foot from the rubber band - Blank paper and pencils/pens o 2 , o c o 12 Week Curriculum (continued): Week 8: Personal Space Materials: - CD player - CD of Soft Music Week 9: What's in a Symbol? Materials: - Symbols List - 8" x 11" drawing paper and color pencils Week 10: What's in a Gesture? Materials: - What's in a Gesture direction/Question - Blank paper and pencils sheet and answer key mbol Materials: - 8" x 11" drawing paper - Color pencils Week 12: Close of 12 week Communication module: Solicit student feedback on group. 3 .< Module: Summary: 12 Week Curriculum: Computer Activities Module Purpose: Students will learn how to use aO personal computer. Everything from using the mouse to the Internet will be covered. Module Concentration: Pre-Vocational computer skills, Work Experiences clerical skills, Supported Employment job preparation skills. Module Objectives: Students will: demonstrate basic computer skills; become familiar with using a computer for job related activities; demonstrate use of Microsoft Word for resume creation; and demonstrate use of internet for locating available jobs. Week 1: Group orientation: Introduction to computer activities including group rules of conduct. Week 2: The Basics of ersonal com uters Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils -Blank paper in case anyone wants to make notes Week 3: Windows 0 Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils -Blank paper in case anyone wants to take notes Week 4: Folders- How to make them and use them Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils -Blank paper in case anyone wants to take notes Week 5: Personalizin Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils -Blank paper in case anyone wants to take notes Week 6: Loadina data off different devices Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils -Blank sheets of paper in case anyone wa~ to take notes U 2 o o o 12 Week Curriculum (continued): Week 7: Microsoft Word "How To" Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils -Blank paper in case anyone wants to take notes Week 8: Internet Part I Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils -Blank paper in case anyone wants to take notes Week 9: Internet Part II Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils -Blank paper in case anyone wants to take notes Week 10: Internet Part III Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils -Blank paper in case anyone wants to take notes Week 11: Current Events Game! Materials: - Copies of Handouts -Enough chairs by computer stations - Pencils Week 12: Close of 12 week computer activities module: Solicit student feedback on group. 3 ~ r~' ~ ..... ~ ..~ c o Vocational Development Reading for Meaning 1.0 Module: Summary: 12 Week Curriculum: " Reading For Meaning 1.0 Module Purpose: The goal of these modules is to helP students develop a healthy curiosity about various types of written material and to improve their ability to communicate about things they have read. Module Concentration: Pre-Vocational reading, listening and understanding skills. Module Objectives: Students will: build endurance for tasks; listen for different purposes (to learn what happened in a story, follow instructions); and understand and follow simple directions. Week 1: Group orientation: Introduction to Reading for Meaning, including group rules of conduct. Week 2: Environmental Signs and Labels Materials: -Emergency/Safety signs hand outs -Sheet of 8X11 drawing paper and and slides color pencils Week 3: Read and Understand Materials: -Garrin Goes to the Game hand out -Sheet of 8X11 drawing paper and color pencils -Quiz hand outs Week 4: Wordless Picture Books Materials: -Copies of the book A Picture's Worth -Sheet of 8X 11 drawing paper and A Thousand Words by John color pencils Hamberger -Quiz hand outs Week 5: Poetry Materials: -F's are Fabulous hand outs -The New Adventures of Yankee Doodle Fill-in-the-Blank Poems hand outs Week 6: Friendship I Materials: -Friends hand outs Week 7: The Travel Bug I Materials: -The Travel Bug hand outs I o 2 ., o c c 12 Week Curriculum (continued): Week 8: The Alchemist [ Materials: -The Alchemist hand outs Week 9: Television Shows I Materials: -Television Shows hand outs Week 10: Write Your Own Stor Materials: -Magazines, scissors, glue -8X11 drawing paper, lined paper -Color encils, re ular encils Week 11: Share What You Wrote Materials: -Grou member stories from week 10 Week 12: Close of 12 week Reading for Meaning module: Return all work, and solicit student feedback on group. 3 - ! i J .1' ~"- ~]-, " ~ ~' ~ I ,fE !;; d' ~ f I Q 1.lal D,evel;o'pment Team Building Games Module: Summary: 12 Week Curriculum: Team Building Games o Module Purpose: Working together is all about communication and trust. Hey, it isn't called 'TEAM WORK" for nothing! Students will hone their team work skills through these fun, team gaming experiences. Module Concentration: Pre-Vocational cooperation, collaboration and problem solving skills. Module Objectives: Students will: demonstrate improvement in working with peers; complete tasks which involve other people; get along with peers; and deal with problems. Week 1: Group orientation: Introduction to Team Building Games, including group rules of conduct. Week 2: Fast Lemon Materials: - 2 full grown lemons, 2 full length unsharpened pencils - Masking tape Week 3: The M sterious Helium Stick Materials: - Helium Stick Week 4: The Machine Building Game Week 5: Group Ju Materials: - 8 Beanie Baby cats or bean bags Week 6: Turning Over a New Leaf Materials: - 1 parachute Week 7: All Aboard! Materials: - 10 feet of rope Week 8: Minefield Materials: - Masking tape, balloons, blindfolds o 2 . o o o 12 Week Curriculum (continued): Week 9: Musical Circles Materials: - One rope per person Week 10: Balloon Trolle s Materials: - 1 balloon per person Week 11: Free Swim Materials: - TBA Week 12: Close of 12 week Team Building Games module: Solicit student feedback on group. 3 . . .... December 2, 2004 John Lipscomb Chief Executive Officer Search Developmental Center, Inc. 1925 North Clybourn Avenue, Suite :200 Chicago, IL 60614 Dear Mr. Lipscomb: It is my pleasure to inform you that your organization has been accredited by CARF for a period of three years tor the follo",;ing services: Community Services: Community Housing Community Services: Community Integration Employment Services: Community Employment Services: Job Development Employment Services: Community Employment Services: Job Supports Employment Services: Community Employment Services: Job-Site Training This accreditation will extend through December 2007. This achievement is an indication of your organization's dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served. Services, personnel, and documentation clearly indicate an estab!lshed pattern of practice excellence. Your organization should take pride in achieving this high level of accreditation. CARF will recognize thiS accomplishment in its listing of organizations wiU, accreditation, and we encourage you to make this accomplishment known througllout your community. Ccmmunication of this award to your referral and funding sources, the media. and local and fed era! government officials will promote and distinguish your organization. Enclosed are some materials that will help you publicize this achievement The survey report is intended to support a continuation of the quality improvement of your services. It contains comments on your organization's strengths as well as suggestions and recommendations, A quality improvement plan demonstrating your efforts to implement the survey recommendations must be submitted within the next 90 days to retain accreditation. Guidelines and the form for completing the plan are enclosed for your use. Please submit this report to the attention of the customer service unit Administrative Coordinator. In about five weeks, your organization will be sent a Certificate of Accreditation. Please note that you may use the enclosed form to order additional copies of the certificate. 1;",_Rf..CCAC 17 1\1 Rh"J~ hi \Jld Awm.",_ HW, Sulh: hl~ l}( 2CllllS<1l20 U$;\ reef! tr(~,?: aGB SSg. 112.1: Td ::till 587 5001 I',H 202587 SOll? *w#,ccsctmline.nrg CARF lNTEJi:N/\HONAL 4S-!1l Ea~t Clant R';J0 ArizDna etfl12<tl04 r(~H ir>tQ 25:1 G-531 Tevm J2:S 1044 h' Mr. Lipscomb - 2 - December 2, 2004 If you have any questions regarding your organization's accreditation, you are encouraged to seek support from a Resource Specialist in your customer service unit by calling extension 131, We encourage your organization to contin"e fully and productively using the CARF standards as part of your ongoing commitment to accreditation. We commend your commitment and consistent efforts to improve the quality of your services. We look forward to working with your organization in the future. Sincerely, ~~ Bria.n J. Boon, Ph.D. President/CEO Imt Enclosures ORDINANCE NO. mla 8/2/07 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 SLAWIN COURT WHEREAS, Search Development Center ("Petitioner") has filed a petition for a Conditional Use permit with respect to property located at 625 Slawin Court, ("Subject Property") and legally described as follows: Lot 302-B in Kensington Center-Resubdivision 20, being a part of the northwest quarter of Section 35,Township 42 North, Range 11 east of the third principal meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded December 15,1986 as document No. 866600187, in Cook County Illinois. Containing 150,484 square feet or 3.4546 acres more or less. Property Index Number: 03-35-104-051-0000; and WHEREAS, the "Petitioner" desires to operate a vocational school in the 11 (Limited Industrial District); and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the request for Conditional Use permit being the subject of PZ-25-07 before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Mount Prospect on the 26th day of July, 2007, pursuant to proper legal notice having been published in the Mount Prospect Journal & Topics on the 11th day of July, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted its findings and recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees in support of the request being the subject of PZ-25-07; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have given consideration to the request herein and have determined that the same meets the standards of the Village and that the granting of the proposed Conditional Use permit 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 MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: The recitals set forth hereinabove are incorporated as findings of fact by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect. SECTION TWO: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby grant a Conditional Use permit, as provided in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Village Code, to allow the operation of a vocational school as shown on the Site Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof as Exhibit "A." SECTION THREE: Approval of the Conditional Use permit is subject to complying with the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed in general conformance with the site plan and floor plan prepared by Holabird & Root dated June 11, 2007; 2. The school shall be operated in general conformance with the times and activities listed in the application submitted for zoning approval; 3. The Petitioner shall provide additional parking if it is determined that there is a parking shortage; 4. The Petitioner shall submit an egress analysis and a sprinkler system and fire alarm system evaluation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards for this type of use; and 5. The site shall be developed in accordance with all Village and State Codes and regulations. (1L PZ-25-07, 625 Slawin Court Page 2/2 SECTION FOUR: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this Ordinance with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County. SECTION FIVE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this lh day of July, 2007. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk H :\CLKO\files\WIN\ORDINANC\C. USE. PZ25-07 ,625slawincourtaugust2007 .doc Mount Prospect ~ Mount Prospect Public Works Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM FROM: PROJECT ENGINEER ~l). f.;\-rc, 811101 TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS DATE: AUGUST 2, 2007 SUBJECT: JULY SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING TRAFFIC STUDY AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL The Safety Commission transmits their recommendation to approve various traffic regulations around St. Paul Lutheran School. Over the past school year, the Engineering Staff has been working with the school to evaluate the current traffic patterns during the school day. For many years, Busse Avenue, a collector street, has been posted one-way westbound between 8:00-9:00am and 2:30-3:30pm on school days in front of the school. As there is no bus transportation, parents drop-off and pick-up students on both sides of the streets adjacent to the school. Throughout our study, we observed the following traffic issues: 1. Disobedience by motorists to the one-way designation on Busse Avenue during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. 2. Double parking by parents during afternoon pick-up. 3. Students walking between cars and crossing Busse Avenue and School Street at non-crosswalk locations. 4. One narrow travel lane with cars parked on both sides of School Street. S. Cars parked close to crosswalks limiting visibility of students. 6. Parents and residents parked in the opposite direction during one-way hours. 7. Parents parked in the opposite direction during two-way hours (noon time drop-off/pick-up). 8. Under-utilized parking lot (20-30 available spaces throughout school day). The Engineering Staffs evaluation included determining the best locations for short-term parking, long- term parking, and student drop-off and pick-up. We also evaluated the effectiveness of the one-way street designation and the street parking throughout the day. As is typical with traffic studies, surveys were sent to the school and nearby properties to solicit their input. All of this was done with the school's support to make the streets safer for students and the neighborhood. And finally, with Owen Park and St. Paul Lutheran Church adjacent to the school, we also considered the impact of these traffic generators on the school and neighborhood. This issue was discussed at the July 9,2007 Safety Commission Meeting. There were three residents and the school's principal in the audience to speak on this issue. All expressed safety concerns with the one- way street and traffic congestion caused by vehicles parked on both sides of the street during school hours. The residents also expressed traffic issues associated with park and church activities. During the presentation of the Engineering Staffs study and recommendations, it was mentioned that the two returned resident surveys supported the recommended changes. After some discussion, the Safety Commission agreed that the part-time one-way street and allowing parking on both sides of the streets ... .'1.... .. __r'_ _-=.L..__.L':_~~ -C--._ +t....... ro.......,1"._+n T....o'u conn.nn.rll3>,..I th63 Pncr;nppr;no ~t~ff'~ page 2 of2 July Safety Commission Meeting August 2, 2007 recommendations and also added parking restrictions on the west side of Elm Street north of Busse Avenue. Since the church is in the middle of a renovation project, it was agreed that a follow-up study would be done in Spring 2008 to review the traffic associated with the church and park, and to evaluate the changes around the school. By a vote of 6-0, the Safety Commission recommends the following: Recommendations that affect the ViIla2e Code · Repeal the ordinance that provides for a one-way westbound designation along Busse Avenue between Elm Street and School Street during school hours (Section 18.2003). · Repeal the ordinance that prohibits Stopping, Standing, Parking School Days 8:00am- 4:00pm along the north side of Busse Avenue between Elm Street and School Street (Section 18.2009). · Repeal the ordinance that limits parking to 2 hours along the south side of Busse Avenue between Elm Street and School Street (Section 18.2011B). · Repeal the ordinance that limits parking to 2 hours along the east side of School Street between Busse Avenue and Central Road (Section 18.2011B). · Enact a IS-Minute Parking School Days 8:00am-4:00pm ordinance along the north side of Busse Avenue between Elm Street and School Street (Section 18.2009). · Enact a No Stopping, Standing, Parking School Days 8:00am-4:00pm ordinance along the east side of School Street between Busse Avenue and Central Road. · Enact a No Stopping, Standing, Parking School Days 8:00am-4:00pm ordinance along the west side of Elm Street from Busse Avenue to a point 150' north. · Amend the existing ordinance to make the west side of School Street between Busse Avenue and Central Road excluding the first 196' north of Busse Avenue and the first 150' south of Central Road a drop-off/pick-up zone (Section 18.2009). · Amend the existing ordinance to limit parking to 2 hours along the west side of Elm Street from Central Road to a point 150' north of Busse Avenue (Section 18.2011B). Recommendations that do not affect the Villa2e Code · Change the signs to reflect the existing ordinance that prohibits Stopping, Standing, Parking School Days 8:00am-4:00pm along the south side of Busse Avenue between Elm Street and School Street. · Install No Parking Here To Corner signs as appropriate at Busse Avenue & School Street and Busse Avenue & Elm Street. · The school should encourage off-street parking (both short-term and drop-off/pick-up) to better utilize the parking lot and relieve some congestion on the public streets. · Perform a follow-up study in Spring 2008 evaluating school, church and park activities. Please include this item on the August 7th Village Board Meeting Agenda. Enclosed are the Safety Commission Minutes from the meeting as well as a location map for your reference. c: Director of Public Works Glen Andler Village Engineer JeffWulbecker Village Clerk Lisa Angell h: \engineeringltrafficlsafecommlrecs&min lju/y07rec.doc TRAFFIC STUDY AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL CENTRAL RD ?- m I .J W ST. PAUL SCHOOL o BUSSE AV ~ ~ o ?- m .J o o 1: u m OWEN PARK RECOMMENDED TRAFFIC REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT VILLAGE CODE ....... TWO-WAY STREET AT AllllMES - 15 MINUTE PARKING SCHOOL DAYS SAM-4PM - NO STOPPING. STANDING. PARKING - 2-HOUR PARKING 7AM-6PM M-F SCHOOL DAYS SAM-4PM (NO CHANGE) - DROP-OFF/PICK-UP ZONE - NO PARKING - ARE LANE SCHOOL DAYS SAM-4PM (NO CHANGE) ~ I Director Glen R. Andler Mount Pmspect Deputy Director Sean P. Dorsey Mount Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Illinois 60056-2229 MINUTES OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT SAFETY COMMISSION DRAFT CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Safety Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Chuck Bencic John Keane Fred Pampel Carol Tortorello Mike Etemo Paul Bures Matt Lawrie Absent: Kevin Grouwinkel Marshall Petersen Buz Livingston Others in Attendance: Michael Landgraf Peter Leoschke Bill Reddy Jennifer Heinze APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Police Department Representative Public Works Representative Traffic Engineer - Staff Liaison Commissioner Commissioner Fire Department Representative 21 S. School Street 101 S. Elm Street 105 S. Elm Street St. Paul Lutheran School, 18 S. School Street Commissioner Pampel, seconded by Commissioner Keane, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Safety Commission held on March 12,2007. The minutes were approved by a vote of5-0 with Commissioner Tortorello abstaining. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD There was no one in attendance that spoke on an issue not on the agenda. Phone 847/870-5640 Fax 847/253-9377 www.mountprospect.org OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS A) TRAFFIC STUDY AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL 1) Background Information Traffic-related concerns were communicated by the school to the Village in January 2007. The Village then observed the traffic patterns during the drop-off and pick-up times. From the Village's observations and subsequent meetings with the school, the school formally requested the Engineering Division's recommendations to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety. 2) Existing Conditions Current Traffic Regulations 1. According to the Village Code, Busse Avenue is one-way westbound between Elm Street and School Street during school hours. It is posted one-way westbound 8:00-9:00am and 2:30- 3:30pm on school days. 2. According to the Village Code, stopping, standing and parking is prohibited on both sides of Busse Avenue between Elm Street and School Street between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm on school days. The north side, however, is stipulated as a loading zone. It is posted as No Parking during school hours. 3. According to the Village Code, stopping, standing and parking is prohibited on the west side of School Street between Central Road and Busse Avenue (excluding the first 150' south of Central Road and the first 196' north of Busse Avenue) between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm on school days. It is posted as No Parking during school hours. 4. According to the Village Code, the first 196' north of Busse Avenue along the west side of School Street is designated as a fire lane. It is posted as such. 5. According to the Village Code, there are many streets in the neighborhood that have a parking limit of 2 hours. They are posted as such. 6. According to the Village Code, Busse Avenue is one-way westbound between Elm Street and Owen Street on Sundays between 7:00am-1:00pm. School Street is one-way southbound between Central Road and Evergreen A venue during the same timeframe. School Street is posted as such but there are no signs on Busse Avenue. These traffic regulations are associated with the church activities rather than the school. Current Lavout 1. The streets in the neighborhood including Busse Avenue and School Street are all approximately 31' wide (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). 2. The primary entrances for students are the doors on Busse Avenue. Therefore, the primary drop-off/pick-up location is along both sides of Busse Avenue in front of the school. 3. There are painted crosswalks at the intersections of Busse Avenue & School Street and Busse Avenue & Elm Street. School crossing signs are also visible in advance of and at the crosswalks. 4. There is a 4-way Stop at Busse Avenue & School Street and a 2-way Stop at Busse Avenue & Elm Street (Stop signs on Elm Street). 5. The school's parking lot has approximately 50 spaces. Current Traffic Conditions 1. For kindergarten to 8th grade, school begins at 8:30am. Preschool begins at 8:45am. 2. The morning kindergarten and preschool ends at 11: I 5 am. 3. The afternoon kindergarten and preschool begins at 12:30pm. 4. For afternoon preschool, school ends at 3:00pm. Afternoon kindergarten ends at 3:10pm. For 1st grade to 8th grade, school ends at 3:15pm. 5. There is no bus transportation at the school. Of the 250 students, most are driven to school by parents. Some students live in the neighborhood and walk/bike to school. 6. During the morning drop-off, the traffic congestion is typically contained to Busse A venue in front of the school. The north side is continually full (12-13 cars) and the south side experiences 3-8 cars at any time during drop-off. A smaller number of cars are observed to use School Street. And a couple of cars are seen using Elm Street. The parking lot has approximately 30 available spaces but is rarely used by parents as a drop-off location. 7. During the lunch drop-off/pick-up, there is not a significant amount of congestion. The north side of Busse Avenue is the primary area of activity. 8. During the afternoon pick-up, there is traffic congestion for approximately 20-30 minutes because of the staggered dismissal times. The north side of Busse A venue is full and the south side experiences 6-8 cars at any time during pick-up. The west side of School Street in front of the school is full (9-10 cars) and the east side experiences 2-4 cars near Busse Avenue. Busse Avenue east of School Street, School Street south of Busse Avenue, and Elm Street also experience 2-4 cars during pick-up. 3) Staff Study Issues 1. Disobedience by motorists to the one-way designation on Busse Avenue during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. 2. Double parking by parents during afternoon pick-up. 3. Students walking between cars and crossing Busse Avenue and School Street at non- crosswalk locations. 4. One narrow travel lane with cars parked on both sides of School Street. 5. Cars park close to crosswalks limiting visibility of students. 6. Parents and residents park in the opposite direction during one-way hours. 7. Parents park in the opposite direction during two-way hours (noon time drop-off/pick-up). 8. Under-utilized parking lot (20-30 available spaces throughout school day). Observation & Evaluation Bus Drop-off/Pick-up Location - Ideally, the location for buses to drop-off and pick-up students should be separated from other vehicle traffic. For this school, there is no bus transportation. Short-Term Parking Location - Short-term parking would be for those parents who need to go into the school for no more than 10-15 minutes. Ideally, short-term parking should be separated from the drop-off and pick-up area. Otherwise, congestion increases and forces parents to drop-off and pick-up their child further from the school. For this school, there is availability in the parking lot for short-term parking even though it is not signed. Long-Term Parking Location- Long-term parking would be for teachers, administration and volunteers who are in school for most of the day. Ideally, there should be adequate spaces in a parking lot to accommodate the demand for long-term parking. Otherwise, the public streets become more congested. For this school, long-term parking is evident in the lot and not seen on public streets. Parent Drop-off / Pick-up Location - Ideally, the location for parents to drop-off and pick-up their child should be separated from the other three locations above. For this school, Busse Avenue and School Street are the preferred locations. With the primary doors on Busse Avenue and many preschool children attending the school, parents will often park on the street and walk their child to and from the school. There is availability in the parking lot but it is rarely used since it is not as close to the primary entrances. One-way Designation along Busse Avenue - Busse Avenue between Elm Street and School Street is one-way westbound for one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon on school days. This part-time one-way designation appears to lead to confusion and disobedience. During Staffs observations, cars were seen driving and parked in the wrong direction. At times when the one-way street was in effect, parents and residents had their cars parked facing eastbound. At times when the one-way designation was not in effect, parents and residents were parked on the south side of the street facing westbound. In most cases, public streets should be two-way to provide full access to the neighborhood and not burden one street over another. Busse Avenue is a collector street as it provides a connection between the neighborhood and downtown. As such, it tends to experience a greater vehicular volume than other neighborhood streets. A one-way designation along Busse A venue, therefore, adds traffic to other streets when it normally would not disperse traffic. On-street Parking - During the drop-off and pick-up times, cars were observed parked on both sides of Busse Avenue and School Street. The width of the streets allows one travel lane with cars parked on both sides. Therefore, on School Street, two-way traffic could not be maintained. On Busse Avenue, double parking in the travel lane was observed and backed up traffic. Another issue with cars parked on both sides of the street is there is a greater tendency for students not to use the crosswalks. As observed, this presents a safety concern as students are walking between cars and drivers may not see them. Prohibiting parking on one side of the street creates two travel lanes. It also reduces the potential for students to cross at non-crosswalk locations if the parking restrictions are on the side opposite the school. Another issue with on-street parking is cars parking close to the crosswalks. Village Code prohibits parking within 30' on approach to a Stop sign and 20' from a crosswalk. Signs are currently not posted so, as a result, parents park near and sometimes on top of crosswalks. As observed, this forces students to walk around cars and creates a sight obstruction making it difficult for them to cross the street. Intersection Control & Speed Limits - The Neighborhood Traffic Study involves reviewing all Village intersections for proper traffic control and all Village streets for proper speed limits. This particular neighborhood was studied in 2006 with changes made in January 2007. Based on the latest school study, the Engineering Staff does not believe it to be necessary to change any existing intersection control or speed limit signs. Busse Avenue and School Street is a 4-way Stop since it is the primary pedestrian crossing for both the school and church. There is also a park adjacent to the intersection. Busse Avenue and Elm Street is a 2-way Stop with Stop signs on Elm Street. Even though the intersection is adjacent to the school, the pedestrian activity is minimal. Plus, with Busse A venue being a collector street, mobility is a primary function. There are 4-way Stops one block to the east and west of the intersection. Given these circumstances, additional Stop signs are not believed to be necessary. With respect to speed limits, appropriate school speed limit zones are in place. Church & Park Activities - The Engineering Staff also considered the impact of any changes on nearby traffic generators. St. Paul Lutheran Church and Owen Park are both adjacent to the school. The church is currently in the middle of building addition project. It was, therefore, difficult to forecast traffic issues related to the church. With respect to the park, there did not appear to be any traffic issues associated with the playground or the Park District baseball/softball program based on Staffs observations. ResidentlParent Survey - As part of the study, 15 surveys were sent to nearby properties (including the school) soliciting their opinion on removing the one-way street designation and adding parking restrictions. 2 surveys (13%) were returned. Both surveys supported the proposed changes. 4) Recommendations 1. At one time, the part-time one-way designation along Busse Avenue served the school well. However, motorists today are continually disobeying the posted signs. This creates a false sense of security for pedestrians and creates confusion along the street. The one-way designation also adds more traffic to streets like Elm Street by forcing traffic around the block. While converting the street back to two-way would be a significant change, the Engineering Staff believes it would be safer than the continual disobedience to the current one-way designation. As an example, the Engineering Staff found success in eliminating the part-time one-way designation at Forest View Elementary. The environment around the school is much safer for students now. Recommendation: Remove the one-way westbound designation along Busse A venue between Elm Street and School Street, converting it back to a two-way street. 2. With preschool students, it cannot be expected that parents will simply drop-off their child without escorting himlher to the classroom. As a result, parents need to leave their vehicle for a short time. Since the doors along Busse Avenue are the primary entrances, allowing parents the ability to leave their vehicle on the street is important to the school. Recommendation: Enact IS-Minute Parking School Days 8:00am-4:00pm along the north side of Busse A venue between Elm Street and School Street. 3. The area in front of the school on School Street is a primary location for drop-off and pick- up. The first 196' north of Busse Avenue is a designated fire lane. According to the Fire Department, this designation should not be altered. Parents can drop-off and pick-up their child as long as they remain in the vehicle. The middle of the block prohibits drop-off and pick-up according to the Village Code and the first 150' south of Central Road limits parking to 2-hours. Recommendation: Enact No Parking Drop-Off I Pick-Up Zone School Days 8:00am-4:00pm along the west side of School Street between Busse Avenue and Central Road excluding the first 196' north of Busse Avenue and first 150' south of Central Road. 4. Parking along both sides of Busse Avenue and School Street in front of the school is a concern. It prevents two-way traffic and encourages students to cross at non-crosswalk locations to waiting parents. The Engineering Staff has found success in prohibiting parking on the side of the street opposite the school at other schools such as Lions Park Elementary, Fairview Elementary and Forest View Elementary to address these issues. Recommendation: Enact No Stopping, Standing, Parking School Days 8:00am-4:00pm along the south side of Busse Avenue between Elm Street and School Street, and along the east side of School Street between Busse A venue and Central Road. 5. The 2-hour parking limit on many of the neighborhood streets surrounding the downtown was enacted many years ago to discourage commuters and business patrons from parking in the neighborhoods. With more downtown parking now available, the 2-hour parking limit is not an issue for those street already affected by parking regulations associated with the school. Recommendation: Remove 2-Hour Parking along the south side of Busse Avenue between Elm Street and School Street, and along the east side of School Street between Busse A venue and Central Road. 6. Cars parked on or adjacent to crosswalks limit the visibility of pedestrians crossing the street. Village Code prohibits parking within 30' on approach to a Stop sign and within 20' of a crosswalk. Recommendation: Install No Parking Here To Corner signs as appropriate at Busse Avenue & School Street and Busse Avenue & Elm Street. 7. On any given day, the Engineering Staff observed 20-30 available spaces in the parking lot. These spaces could be used for short-term parking as well as drop-off and pick-up. Recommendation: The school should consider ways to better utilize the parking lot to relieve congestion experienced on the public streets. 8. If any changes are approved, they should be done during the summer months before school resumes in order to avoid any confusion. Notification to parents in August and police presence during the first week of school will be important to provide a smooth transition. Recommendation: Complete any changes before school resumes in the fall, provide notification to parents, and have the Police Department educate parents and enforce the new traffic regulations during the first week of school. 9. The church is in the middle of a building addition project. Therefore, it was difficult to forecast any potential traffic issues after the project is completed. In order to provide a comprehensive traffic study and to monitor any approved changes associated with the school, performing a post-study after completion of the church project will benefit the neighborhood. Recommendation: Observe the traffic once the church project is completed to identify/correct any issues associated with the church and/or school. 5) Discussion Since some in the audience were not familiar with the topic, Chairman Bencic asked Traffic Engineer Lawrie to present Staff s study and recommendations. Traffic Engineer Lawrie then provided a presentation on the issue. Chairman Bencic opened the discussion to the public. Bill Reddy, 105 S. Elm Street, agreed with the recommendation that Busse Avenue should be a two-way street at all times. However, he believes there is a parking problem on Elm Street north of Busse Avenue during drop-off and pick-up. He suggested similar parking restrictions as proposed on other streets around the school. He also pointed out that cars park on both sides of Elm Street on Sunday mornings. Peter Leoschke, 10 1 S. Elm Street, commented that it is difficult to travel down the street with the construction activities associated with the church. He is also concerned about limited parking around his house as he lives at the comer of Elm Street and Busse Avenue. Michael Landgraf, 21 S. School Street, is in support of anything that will improve safety for the students. He would also like to see a review of the church and park traffic. Jennifer Heinze, principal at St. Paul Lutheran School, is interested in making changes that will improve safety while accommodating parents during drop-off and pick-up. She acknowledged some the problems and supports the recommendations made by the Village. She wants the school to be a good neighbor and wants a workable plan for everyone. Ms. Heinze also commented on the ongoing construction at the church. Chairman Bencic brought the issue back to the Commission. Vice Chairman Keane believes it is a good idea to review the church and park traffic at a later date but a decision ought to be made on the school traffic. He supports the recommendations as there has been success at other schools with similar traffic issues. Commissioner Tortorello asked if any changes needed to be made to the fire lane on School Street. Traffic Engineer Lawrie stated that he spoke with the Fire Marshal and that the current fire lane is acceptable and should not be modified. There was some general discussion about the parking restrictions on School Street. Mr. Reddy then commented that similar restrictions should be considered on Elm Street north of Busse A venue. Traffic Engineer Lawrie responded to the Commission that Staff did not observe a lot of traffic on Elm Street and did not believe restrictions were necessary at this time. Those residents were not notified of the meeting since they were not directly impacted. He provided three options: to recommend parking restrictions on Elm Street at tonight's meeting, to notify the Elm Street residents and bring the issue back in August, or to observe the traffic after school begins and make further changes if necessary. There was general consensus from the Commission to include parking restrictions on Elm Street as part of tonight's recommendation. Chairman Bencic asked if the IS-minute parking on Busse A venue would be enforced. Officer Eterno said that it would if it was obvious they were violating the sign. The intent of the north side of Busse Avenue is for drop-off and pick-up. Chairman Bencic wondered if the time limit was too long and would cause congestion. It was discussed that parents with pre-school aged children needed to be escorted into the school. There was some discussion about the church construction schedule. The parking lot is currently closed, therefore, there is more traffic on the street during church and park activities. Ms. Heinze said it is anticipated that the renovation project would be completed in November and the church parking lot would then be reopened. There currently is no schedule for the next phase which would include expanding the parking lot. There was consensus to perform a follow-up study in the Spring 2008 when the parking lot is reopened and the park district's baseball/softball program is underway. Commissioner Tortorello, seconded by Commissioner Pampel, moved to approve the recommendations of the Village Traffic Engineer along with prohibiting stopping, standing, parking from 8:00am-4:00pm on school days along the west side of Elm Street from Busse Avenue to a point ISO' north. She also recommended that a follow-up traffic study be performed in Spring 2008 focusing on the church and park traffic as well as evaluating the changes around the school. The motion was approved by a vote of 6-0. Traffic Engineer Lawrie said he would notify those in attendance as well as those properties on Elm Street that would be affected by the recommended parking restrictions of the Village Board Meeting. COMMISSION ISSUES Officer Eterno informed the Safety Commission about the new Police Traffic Unit and its role in the community. There was some general discussion on its role of addressing neighborhood traffic complaints made by residents and its aggressive enforcement of speed limits on Village streets. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the Safety Commission voted 6-0 to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. upon the motion of Commissioner Pampel. Commissioner Keane seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Matthew P. Lawrie, P.E. Traffic Engineer h:\engineering\traffic\safety _ commission\recs&mins\july07min.doc ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 ENTITLED 'TRAFFIC CODE' OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: That Section 18.2003, "SCHEDULE III - One-Way Streets," of Chapter 18 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting the following: "Name of Street Busse Avenue Direction of Traffic Movement Westbound Description School Hours between Elm Street and School Street" SECTION TWO: That Section 18.2009, "SCHEDULE IX - Parking During School Hours," of Chapter 18 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting the following: "Name of Street Busse Avenue Side of Street North Description Between Elm Street and School Street (loading zone) School Street West Between Busse Avenue and Central Road, excluding the first 150 feet south of Central Road and the first 196 feet north of Busse Avenue. " SECTION THREE: That Subsection B, of Section 18.2011, "SCHEDULE XI- Two Hour Parking," of Chapter 18 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting the following: "Name of Street Busse Avenue Side of Street South Description Between Elm Street and School Street School Street East Between Busse Avenue and Central Road Elm Street East and west Between Central Road and Evergreen Avenue." SECTION FOUR: That Section 18.2009, "SCHEDULE IX - Parking During School Hours," of Chapter 18 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further amended by inserting the following: "Name of Street Busse Avenue Side of Street North Description Between Elm Street and School Street (loading zone) 15 minute parking limit School Street East Between Busse Avenue and Central Road Elm Street West From Busse Avenue to a point 150'north ~ Page 2/2 Chapter 18 "Name of Street School Street Side of Street West Description Between Busse Avenue and Central Road excluding the first 196' north of Busse Avenue and the first 150' south of Central Road a drop-off/ pick-up zone." SECTION FIVE: That Subsection B, of Section 18.2011, "SCHEDULE XI - Two Hour Parking," of Chapter 18 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further amended by inserting the following: "Name of Street Elm Street Side of Street West Description Between Central Road and Evergreen Avenue excluding the first 150' north of Busse Avenue Elm Street East Between Central Road and Evergreen Avenue." SECTION SIX: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this th day of August 2007. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell, Village Clerk H:\CLKO\files\WIN\ORDINANC\CH 18elmandbusseaugust2007.doc RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NORTHWEST CENTRAL 9-1-1 SYSTEM TO APPLY FOR A GRANT UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE FEE LITIGATION CY PRES COMMITTEE'S GENERAL AUTHORITY TO MAKE SUCH GRANTS WHEREAS, in 1997, the State of Illinois enacted the Telecommunications Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF) Act, which authorized the imposition of a fee of 1% of the gross charges on wireless retailers and, therefore, municipalities throughout the state, including the Village of Mount Prospect, imposed the IMF on telecommunications bills from January 1, 1998 through February 7, 2002; and WHEREAS, in 1998, a lawsuit was filed challenging the fee, which the Court ruled unconstitutional and, upon appeal, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the unconstitutionality of the Municipal IMF only as it applied to wireless retailers; and WHEREAS, in 2000, municipalities that imposed the IMF were joined as defendants in a class action lawsuit that asserted the unconstitutionality of the Infrastructure Maintenance Fee and sought refunds of the IMF; and WHEREAS, as of October 18, 2005, a settlement was approved that required defendant class members to pay into the settlement fund 70% of the amounts collected through the Municipal IMF for wireless telecommunications services; and WHEREAS, the Court will distribute the settlement fund in accordance with cy pres principles, or for its "next best" use. The settlement fund will be distributed as follows: . 60% for municipal emergency 9-1-1 telecommunications programs located anywhere within the State of Illinois; and . 40% for medical facilities providing emergency care to indigent patients located in areas outside the six-county northeastern Illinois region; and WHEREAS, the Court has established a three person committee (Cy Pres Committee) to make recommendations as to how the cy pres grants will be distributed; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT: SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect hereby requests use of the telecommunications infrastructure maintenance fee cy pres funds for the purposes described in the application. SECTION TWO: That William Dixon, Village Manager of the Village of Arlington Heights is the designated official authorized to file an application on behalf of the Village of Mount Prospect with the Cy Pres Committee for a grant for Mobile Communications in Support of 9-1-1. SECTION THREE: That the funds applied for will be expended consistent with the recitals in the application. t SECTION FOUR: That the designated official, William Dixon, Village Manager of the Village of Arlington Heights is authorized to furnish such additional information, assurances, certifications and amendments as the Cy Pres Committee may require in connection with this grant application. SECTION FIVE: That the designated official, William Dixon, Village Manager of the Village of Arlington Heights is authorized and directed on behalf of the Village of Mount Prospect to execute and deliver a grant application and all subsequent amendments thereto between the Village of Arlington Heights and the Cy Pres Committee and the Secretary/Clerk of the Village of Arlington Heights is authorized and directed on behalf of the Village of Mount Prospect to attest said applications and all subsequent amendments thereto. SECTION SIX: That the designated official, William Dixon, Village Manager of the Village of Arlington Heights is authorized and directed to take such action as is necessary or appropriate to implement, administer and enforce said applications and all subsequent amendments thereto on behalf of the Village of Mount Prospect. SECTION SEVEN: That the Village of Mount Prospect will provide the Cy Pres Committee with a certification of a certified public accountant certifying that the grant funds were expended in conformity with the formal application of the use of the funds to ensure compliance with the grant program. Certification will be provided within 90 days of a request by the Cy Pres Committee. SECTION EIGHT: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED AND APPROVED this th day of August 2007. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk H:\CLKO\files\WIN\RES\NWC911Governing Board Resolution -IMFjuly2007.doc INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Mount Prospect ~ Village of Mount Prospect Fire Department TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER FROM: MICHAEL J. FIGOLAH, FIRE CHIEF DATE: JULY 18, 2007 SUBJECT: AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT/pROSPECT HEIGHTS The Mount Prospect Fire Department has had an automatic aid agreement with the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District since 1994 and has frequently modified the agreement to reflect changing needs. While the respective Chiefs have the authority to make minor changes to the agreement, I request Village Board approval to enter into a substantial revision. A copy of the new agreement and maps are attached. This proposed change to the agreement is based upon our request for a Prospect Heights ambulance to respond first due into the Northwest comer of Mount Prospect as indicated on the attached Map #3. A Prospect Heights ambulance and a Mount Prospect Engine will respond to the estimated 100 annual medical requests into this area. This latest agreement will improve response times into this area due to the close proximity of Prospect Heights Fire Station #9 (Map #4). Prospect Heights is requesting our ladder truck into non-hydrant areas in Prospect Heights on Code #3 (automatic fire alarm) responses. The following is a brief description of mutual and automatic aid and how they both evolved. Mutual Aid Mutual aid is a formal plan that was developed in 1970 to provide assistance to a community when their emergency response capabilities were overwhelmed. The initial plan was to provide fire apparatus and crews to assist a fire department battling a fire that was beyond their capabilities. Over the years this plan was expanded to include ambulance assistance when all of the fire department ambulances are out on simultaneous incidents or when a mass casualty incident occurs. Mutual aid assistance is also available for Technical Rescue Teams (high-rise & below grade), Scuba Teams, Hazardous Materials Teams, Fire Inspectors, Fire Chiefs and special equipment. Automatic Aid Automatic aid is an enhancement of the mutual aid system. Automatic aid is a predetermined plan for responding apparatus and crews to another community for routine responses. The apparatus from another community respond even if the host community has apparatus crews available in its own stations, but further away. The idea of this plan is to provide the stricken citizen with the fastest response of apparatus and manpower regardless of the name on the side of the vehicle. Rather than responding with an engine or ambulance from our Fire Station #12 to the far north end of the community, a Prospect Heights engine or ambulance responds. This keeps Engine #12 available for subsequent calls in Mount Prospect and responds the closest apparatus. The advantage of automatic aid response is that more apparatus and manpower arrive at the emergency quicker. When two fire departments provide each other with automatic aid, the responses must be equal to one another. The intention is to help each other without taking advantage of the other. 2007 ADDENDUM TO THE AUTOMATIC FIRE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS AND THE PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, ILLINOIS In accordance with 65 ILCS 5/11-6-1, of the Illinois Compiled statutes, which empowers Municipalities and Fire Protections Districts to enter in to "Mutual Aid Agreements," and in accordance with the MABAS Agreement entered into by the Village of Mount Prospect and the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District in 1973, renewed in 1989, the Village of Mount Prospect and the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District agreed to provide Automatic Aid to each other on structural fire alarms as follows: GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Equipment responding on an automatic mutual aid response to the jurisdiction shall have a minimum of three (3) fire department personnel, except for a tanker vehicle, Ambulance, or other agreed upon vehicle, which shall have a minimum of two (2). 2. Only one (1) unit or a combination of units creating a single response team from the fire department providing aid shall be required to respond at anyone time, unless the manpower on the one apparatus needs additional manpower to meet the minimum requirements. In the event that the unit due is unavailable (i.e. out of service, committed to another call), no back-up or alternate unit shall be required to respond 3. At all times, the jurisdiction within which the emergency exists will be in charge and responsible for the operations at the emergency scene, the company officer shall exercise his/her discretion as to the appropriate action to be taken. Upon arrival of a company officer from the department having jurisdiction, command of the emergency scene shall be transferred in a smooth and efficient manner to the fire department in whose jurisdiction the emergency exists. 4. Each fire department shall be responsible for providing a communication system which allows the immediate dispatching of all units due to respond from the assfsting department, as well as apparatus to apparatus communications while en route to and while on the emergency scene. 5. Each department agrees to provide and participate in quarterly training between the two (2) fire departments. 6. Each jurisdiction agrees that the general prOVISIons of the "MABAS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT" apply to this agreement, except as modified by this agreement. 7. Each jurisdiction agrees to waive all claims against the other party for compensation for any loss, damage, personal injury or death occurring as a result of performance in conjunction with this agreement. General liability insurance, personal injury insurance, and property/ vehicle insurance shall be the responsibility of each individual jurisdiction/department. 1 Automatic Fire Mutual Aid Agreement: I. The Village of Mount Prospect agrees to provide the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District on all Code #3 incidents, subject to provisions of paragraph two (2) of the general agreement: A. One (1) Engine Company to the following areas: (West of the Rail Road Tracks in areas with Fire Hydrants) Grid (991) - Rob Roy Country Club Village, Fairview Estates, and Brighton Gardens Grid (993) - Saint Alphonsus Church Grid (994) - Jolly Fun House Preschool and John Muir Park The areas Listed above are located at: . Rob Roy Country Club Village area (Camp McDonald Road (North), Euclid Ave. (South), Wheeling Road (West), Wolf Road (East). . Saint Alphonsus Church, 411 North Wheeling Road . Jolly Fun House and John Muir Park, 1001 Oak Street (See Map #1) B. One (1) Engine Company to the following areas: (East of the Rail Road Tracks in areas with Fire Hydrants) Grids 3961, 3971, 3972, 3973, and 3974 The areas listed above are located: Y4 mile north of Palatine Road (North), Old Willow Road (South), Wolf Road (West), and Milwaukee Avenue (East). Note: This response does not include the operational area of the Chicago Executive Airport. Grid 3975 - Train Station and Ascot Shopping Center This area is located at Wolf Road and Camp McDonald Road (See Map #1) C. One (1) Engine Company or Truck Company to the following area: (Non-Fire Hydrant areas) Grids: 964,965,966,980,981,982,983,984,985, and 986 The entire areas listed above are located: Hintz Road (North), Euclid Ave. (South), Rand Road (West), Wolf Road (East). (See Map #1) 2 Automatic Fire Mutual Aid Agreement: II. The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District agrees to provide the Village of Mount Prospect Fire Department on all Code #3 incidents, subject to the provisions of paragraph two (2) of the general agreement: A. One (1) Engine Company, Squad Pumper Company or Truck Company to the following areas: The entire area bounded by Old Willow Road (North), Kensington Road (South), Rand Road (West), River Road (East), Camp McDonald Road (Northwest). (See Map #2) B. One Tanker (3000 gallons) to the following area: The entire area known as MPFD Grid 1430 located: Kensington Road (North), Gregory Street (South), Railroad Tracks (West), River Road (East). (See Map #2) III. The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District agrees to provide the Village of Mount Prospect Fire Department on all Code #1 incidents (those requiring an ambulance), subject to the provisions of paragraph two (2) of the general agreement: A. One (1) Ambulance Company to the following areas: The entire area bounded by Camp McDonald Road (North), Euclid Avenue (South), Rand Road (West), and Elmhurst Road (East)- (See Map #3). Both Departments mutually agree they can bill residents and non-residents for ambulance services provided to each others community per ordinance in their respective departments. Minor modification to the above response area (s), as well as the vehicles assisgned, may be made without further modification to this agreement. However, said modifications must be mutually agreed upon, in writing, by the two (2) respective fire departments. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Either the Village of Mount Prospect or the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District may terminate this agreement by notifying the Fire Chief of the other fire department, in writing sixty (60) days from the date of written notice. 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This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities <C> Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. kad 05/08/07 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO ENTER INTO AN AUTOMATIC FIRE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PROSPECT HEIGHT. ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect has deemed that the best interests of the Village may be served by entering into intergovernmental agreements; and WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/11-6-1 empowers municipalities and fire protection districts to enter into mutual aid agreements; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect and the City of Prospect Heights are members of a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), pursuant to an agreement since 1973, and renewed in 1989; and WHEREAS, each community desires to supplement said agreement to provide automatic fire mutual aid to specific areas within both communities, as outlined in the attached agreement; and WHEREAS, said agreement is a direct benefit to the Village of Mount Prospect and its residents by improving upon the Village's fire service capabilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: That the Board of Trustees do hereby authorize the Village of Mount Prospect to participate in an Automatic Fire Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Prospect Heights. SECTION TWO: That the President and the Fire Chief are hereby authorized to sign the agreement between the Village of Mount Prospect and the City of Prospect Heights, being the subject of this Resolution, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof as Exhibit "A". f- Fire Dept. mutual aid Page 2/2 SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this day of ,2007. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk H:\CLKO\files\WIN\RES\Auth agrmt,AutomaticFire mutual aid PH 2007.doc ) Mount Prospect INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois TO: FROM: DATE: VILLAGE BOARD AND FINANCE COMMISSION DIRECTOR OF FINANCE JUNE 8, 2007 SUBJECT: PROPOSED CIP: 2008-2012 Attached hereto is the proposed 2008-2012 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). The projects being considered for the year 2008 total $22,576,634. The five-year total for all projects is $58,124,947. We encourage you to read the Manager's transmittal letter beginning on page ii. This correspondence describes the purpose of the CIP, highlights some of the more significant projects, and reviews project funding. To help you evaluate our ability to fund the requested projects we have again provided five-year financial forecasts for the major operating and capital project funds that provide funding for the CIP. These forecasts can be found in Section H of the document. In general, the projects being presented directly relate to the monies expected to be available. However, from reviewing the CIP requests in conjunction with the five-year financial forecasts I would like to direct your attention to several project areas. General Fund Proiects The CIP is showing the five-year average of projects being paid from General Fund revenues as $338,000. This is typical of the amount of capital projects funded by the General Fund on an annual basis. I would like to point out the five-year financial forecast for the General Fund. This forecast is showing an operating deficit in 2009 of $565,229 with annual deficits increasing each subsequent year through 2012 ($3,688,383). See the complete five-year forecast for the General Fund beginning on page H-1. Motor Fuel Tax Fund f.ME.D Receipts from motor fuel taxes beginning in 2008 are expected to remain flat through 2012. Due to the flattening of the motor fuel taxes, the Fund has annual deficits for every year of the forecast. This will force a draw down on fund balance to where fund balance becomes negative in 2010. This is significant as the MFT Fund supports approximately one-half of the funding for the annual street program. Originally to be finished in 2005, the completion of the street program was pushed back to 2009 due to budget constraints. Shortfalls in MFT funding for the street program will be made up using monies from the Street Improvement Construction Fund. \.. Proposed CIP June 8, 2007 Page 2 of 3 CaDitallmDrovement Fund The Capital Improvement Fund is meant to support intermediate sized capital expenditures for various departments that are non-recurring in nature. Some examples of these projects are Firing Range Improvements, Phone System Upgrade and Detention Pond Improvements. Since the General Fund discontinued the annual capital transfer, $3.7 million of these intermediate sized projects have been deferred. In addition, the projects that have been funded, which are higher priority items, have drawn down the fund balance to where it will become negative early in 2008. A new annual funding source of between $750,000 and $1.0 million is needed to support this capital program into the future. Street Improvement Construction Fund Proiects The forecast for the Street Improvement Fund (H-11) is showing a positive fund balance of $405,344 by the end of 2012. This is the result of debt service for street related projects being paid off in 2004 and the projected completion in 2009 of the formal street program started in 1995. Moving forward beginning in 2010, there will be sufficient funding to support ongoing maintenance of the Village streets and also slowly rebuild fund balance, which was intentionally drawn down as part of the Village Hall financing plan. Flood Control Construction Fund Proiects Fund balance for this Fund projected to be $564,397 at December 31, 2007. Three larger size flood control projects for Prospect Meadows ($600,000), Levee 37 ($310,000), and McDonald Creek ($1,500,000) are planned over the next five years. Although funding from the % cent sales tax (portion not allocated for debt service) becomes available in 2010, there are temporary shortfalls in 2009 and 2011 that need to be addressed. After 2011, sufficient funding is available to support the ongoing flood control program. Water and Sewer Fund There are several large capital projects included in the CIP for 2008-2012. The first is the ongoing Combined Sewer Improvement project started in 2005. The total cost of the project was originally estimated at $15.0 million and expected to take 10 years to complete. Funding for this project comes from a $5 per month sewer construction fee and basic sewer usage fee. Based on early results, the overall costs may come in lower than originally estimated and completion could occur before the planned 10 years. Other major projects include ongoing sewer and water main replacements/rehab averaging $806,000 per year and emergency generators for water pumping stations at approximately $360,000 per year through 2011. The cash and investment balance is projected to remain relatively level over the five-year period and end 2012 with approximately $4.3 million. C:\Documents and Settings\djarosz\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKB1\2008-2012 CIP - Board Memo June 2007.doc Proposed CIP June 8, 2007 Page 3 of 3 Bond Proceeds The CIP is showing three new projects to be funded by bond proceeds. They are the construction of a new Fire Station 14 at $7.9 million, expansion of the Public Works vehicle maintenance building at $2.2 million and construction of an Emergency Operations Center for approximately $1.7 million. All three projects are slated to begin in 2008. The CIP does not address the tax increases that would be associated with issuing bonds for these projects. Meetings to review the CIP are scheduled for June 27 (Finance Commission) and July 10 (Village Board). Staff looks forward to discussing the project submittals and their impact to operations. David O. Erb Director of Finance Copy: Michael E. Janonis, Village Manager Dave Strahl, Assistant Village Manager Carol L. Widmer, Deputy Finance Director Department Directors ,...\"'__..___~_ ~_..a C....+ti..,.".,\l"Ii...r"..'7\1 n,..llIl ~pttinn~\Temoorarv Internet Files\OLKB1\2008-2012 CIP - Board