HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/2007 P&Z minutes 30-07
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-30-07
Hearing Date: September 27,2007
PETITIONER:
Village of Mount Prospect
PUBLICATION DATE:
August 8, 2007
REQUEST:
Text Amendment (CR District - Permitted Uses)
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Rogers, Chairperson
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Marlys Haaland
Ronald Roberts
Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mary McCabe
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judith Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Ellen Divita, Deputy Director of Community Development
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Leo Floros made a motion to approve the
minutes of the July 26, 2007 meeting and Joe Donnelly seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 3-0,
with Marlys Haaland, Ronald Roberts, and Keith Youngquist abstaining. After hearing two previous cases,
Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-30-07, a Text Amendment to the Village Code at 9:45 p.m.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, stated that the Village proposes to amend the Zoning Ordinance to list municipal
buildings and facilities as a permitted use in the Conservation/Recreation (CR) District. The CR District is
intended to provide for the location of public parks, golf courses, swimming pools, community facilities, and
other open-space uses or resources to serve the recreational needs of the citizens of the Village. Also, the
Village's Comprehensive Plan was recently updated, with the goal of the Community Facilities, Parks, and Open
Space section reading:
"To provide a system of facilities that ensures for efficient delivery of public services and open
space, enhancing the quality of life within the community."
Ms. Connolly said the applicable objectives of this section of the Comprehensive Plan require the Village to:
F.I Maintain a high quality level of fire and police protection throughout the Village.
F.3 Ensure facilities and services are accessible to all people needing assistance.
Ms. Connolly stated that consequently, the Village anticipates possibly combining resources with other agencies
such as a park district to best serve the residents of Mount Prospect by allowing municipal buildings and facilities
in the CR District. The proposal is in keeping with school and park district policies that already combine
resources at several locations throughout Mount Prospect.
Ms. Connolly said the Zoning Ordinance lists specific standards for the P&Z to consider for text amendments to
the Zoning Code. These standards relate to:
Richard Rogers, Chairman
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. The general applicability of the amendment to the community, rather than an individual parcel;
. Consistency of the amendment with objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan;
. The degree to which the amendment would create non-conformity;
. The degree to which the amendment would make the Zoning Code more permissive; and
. Consistency of the amendment with Village policy as established by previous rulings.
Ms. Connolly stated that the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow municipal buildings and facilities
in the CR District would be applicable on a community-wide basis. The proposal would be consistent with the
purpose of the CR District as listed in the Zoning Ordinance and the goal and objectives of the Community
Facilities, Parks, and Open Space section of the Comprehensive Plan. The amendment would not create non-
conformities and would allow municipal building and facilities in more zoning districts.
Ms. Connolly said the proposed text amendment would allow for municipal buildings and facilities to be located
as necessary to best serve the residents and provide an optimal level of service. In reviewing the Village's internal
review and approval process previously undertaken for other similar projects, Staff found at least ten (10) public
meetings would be held before a project would be approved as the request would go before the Village Board, the
Finance Commission, and informational neighborhood meetings would be held. Consequently, requiring the
Conditional Use process would repeat meetings and input already attained as part of the decision making process
in sitting the building or facility.
Ms. Connolly stated that the proposed text amendment meets the standards contained in Section l4.203.D.8.b of
the Zoning Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission
approve the following motion:
"To approve a text amendment that amends Sec. 14.702 of the Village Code to create "H.
Municipal buildings and facilities" as a Permitted Use in the CR District for Case PZ-30-07."
The Village Board's decision is final for this case.
Chairman Rogers asked if the purpose of this amendment is to allow municipal buildings in the CR district. Ms.
Connolly confirmed that is correct.
Chairman Rogers called for additional comments or questions; hearing none, the Public Hearing was closed at
9:49 p.m.
Joseph Donnelly made a motion to approve a text amendment amending See 14.702 of the Village Code, as
presented by Staff. Ronald Roberts seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Donnelly, Floros, Haaland, Roberts, Youngquist, Rogers
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 6-0.
After hearing three additional cases, Joseph Donnelly made a motion to adjourn II: 17 p.m., seconded by Ronald
Roberts. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Stacey Dunn, Community Development
Administrative Assistant
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