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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/2001 PC minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION January 17, 2001 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Michael Zadel at 7:05 p.m. at the Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. ROLL CALL: Present: Michael Zadel, Chairman Edwin Janus Bill Reddy Matt Sledz Carol Tortorello Absent: Antoinette Astreides Gary Grouwinkel Village Staff Present: Judy Counolly AICP, Senior Planner Chuck Lindelof, P.E., Project Engineer Nicole Roberts, Neighborhood Planner Others in Attendance: David Krzyminski Bob Malanckino George Baddour Thomas Hurley Paul Lipski Harvey Koloms APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Zadel asked for comments or changes to the minutes from December 12, 2000. Carol Tortorello moved to approve the minutes and Ed Ianis seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Chairman Zadel asked staff to present the first case, PC-09-2000. OLD BUSINESS: PC-09-2000/BRENTWOOD SQUARE CONSOLIDATION (1750 E. KENSiNGTON ROAD) Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, introduced the case, Brentwood Square's Consolidation. She said that the petitioner would like to construct additional parking spaces to be used by the existing shopping center. She said that this case was continued from the December Plan Commission meeting at the petitioner's request because the petitioner wanted his engineer to confirm that the project would meet Village codes and not require an exception to the Development Code. She said that the petitioner is not seeking relief from Development Code requirements or the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Counolly said that in order to construct the additional parking spaces for the existing shopping center, the two, separate lots of record must be resubdivided to create one lot of record. She said that staff reviewed the plat and found that it meets all Village codes and that the plat was prepared according to Development Code requirements. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the Brentwood Square Consolidation plat of resubdivision. Chairman Zadel asked representatives of the petitioner if they wanted to add to staff's summary. Harvey Koloms, attorney for the property owner, said that he wanted to clarify the scope of the project. He said that a new restaurant wanted to lease space at the Brentwood Square, but the property owner would withdraw the request to consolidate the two lots if the site could not meet the Village's parking requirements. He said that they might develop the second lot as a separate development and not lease the space in the retail center to the restaurant. Mr. Koloms said he needed to confirm the number of seats proposed for the new restaurant, the maximum number of parking spaces needed, and the mount of spaces that could be provided by consolidating the site into one-lot of record. MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION Page 2 Minutes from the January 17, 2001 meeting The Plan Commission asked in-depth questions about the design of the storm water detention. Chuck Lindelof, Project Engineer, answered the Plan Commission's questions and confirmed that he worked with the petitioner's engineer to ensure that the design met Village code requirements. There was discussion that the property owner needed to maintain the sewer system more frequently because the pond should drain faster than its current rate. There was further discussion about the need for additional parking because a current tenant sponsored events that created parking conflicts among all the tenants. Mr. Koloms smd that the conflicts among tenants would be resolved by adding more parking spaces. In addition, the restaurant owner Thomas Hurley said that the restaurant would be designed to have two entrances to provide customers access from the front of the shopping center and from the proposed parking lot. Chairman Zadel clarified that the scope of the Plan Commission's review was to ensure that the plat met Development Code requirements, but he appreciated that the petitioner addressed ancillaIy issues that are important to the neighbors. He asked if there were any other questions or discussion. As there was none, Carol Tortorello moved to approve the Brentwood Square Consolidation plat of resubdivision and Bill Reddy seconded the motion. The plat was approved 5-0. SUBDIVISIONS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Zadel introduced the next agenda item and reviewed the cases that the Plan Commission reviewed last year. Ms. Connolly provided the status of the Corridor Design Guidelines and Streetscape projects. She said that the Guidelines would become part of the Village's Comprehensive Plan and that process would require the Plan Commission reviewing the final draft before forwarding a recommendation to the Village Board. She said that work on the Streetscape program is scheduled to begin this spring or summer and that staff is working with the consultant to address circulation issues at the tram station and throughout the downtown area. Chairman Zadel asked Nicole Roberts, Neighborhood Planner, to review CDBG and HUD related activities. Ms. Roberts said that she prepared a tentative timeline for 2001 activities. She discussed the CAPER report and possible projects to reduce the balance of funds. There was general discussion on the timeline and the Plan Commission's monitoring responsibilities. The Plan Commission asked Ms. Roberts if some of the excess CDBG funds could be used to pay for new streetlights along Central Road, more of the sidewalk ramping program, and squad cars for the Police Department. Ms. Roberts said that she had to verify if the projects met HUD criteria and that she would update the Plan Commission at their next meeting. Chairman Zadel asked the Plan Commission for their input for objectives for the new year. There was discussion on redeveloping commercial properties within the Village, possible areas to research such as the Randhurst area, and revisiting the South Sector Study. There was further discussion on the Judith Ann Study and installing playground equipment at Prospect Commons. OUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION Page 3 Minutes from the January 17, 2001 meeting COMMENTS AND OTHER BUSINESS: None Carol Tortorello moved to adjourn the meeting and Ed Janis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Judy Connolly AICP, Senior Planner Nicole Robei~s, Neighborhood Planner \\DP01 \V02~DEPT\COMD\GEN\PLNG\PC\PC 2001\Minutes\1-17-01 minutes PC-09-2000 (Brentwood resub).do¢