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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/2012 VB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT August 7, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Arlene Juracek Trustee John Korn Trustee John Matuszak Trustee Steven Polit Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Korn led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Juracek gave the Invocation. MINUTES MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the minutes of the regular Village Board meeting held July 17, 2012. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit Nays: None Abstain: Zadel Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS APPROVE BILLS Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was noted by an asterisk, and unless there was a request to remove an item(s), all items further listed in that manner would be considered with one (1) vote as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT MAYOR'S REPORT A. Amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors); BlackFinn American Grille, 157 Randhurst Village. AMEND CHAPTER Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1 reading an ordinance amending the Village Code by 13 (ALCOHOLIC increasing the number of Class "F -3" liquor licenses by one (1) for 199 Randhurst, LLC, d /b /a LIQUORS) BlackFinn American Grille, 157 Randhurst Village. Mr. Kevin Feingold, Operating Partner and Mr. Tim Hurley, Manager were in attendance to provide additional information and respond to questions from the Village Board. Mr. Feingold provided an overview of the restaurant and menu; 8,600 square foot restaurant. He stated the restaurant does not do a lot of media advertising; advertise by going out to the community. In response to questions from the Village Board, Mr. Feingold and Mr. Hurley provided the following; -Mr. Feingold — 35 years of restaurant /liquor experience -Mr. Hurley - 20 years of restaurant /liquor experience -Staff training (serving of alcohol) — Bassett training on -site for staff. -Committed to responsible service. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Page 1 of 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees August 7, 2012 of the Village of Mount Prospect Mayor Wilks stated Village Manager Janonis and Administrative Assistant Doreen Jarosz had met with BlackFinn representatives to review the Village's liquor codes and enforcement including the sale of alcohol to minors and over - serving. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6022: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC ORD 6022 LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. B. Amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors); Cusine of India, Inc., d /b /a Cusine of India, 2348 South Elmhurst Road. Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1 reading an ordinance amending the Village Code by decreasing the number of Class "F -1" liquor licenses by one (1) issued to Cusine of India, Inc., d /b /a Cusine of India. Mayor Wilks stated the restaurant had not submitted a renewal application for 2012; there had been a fire at the restaurant. The Village recently learned the restaurant is no longer operating as Cusine of India. The restaurant owners are aware they do not have a Village liquor license. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6023: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC ORD 6023 LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS None. CITIZENS TO BE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS — CITIZENS TO BE HEARD HEARD Tommy Lowry — Boy Scout Troop #155 (St. Raymond) Tommy who is working on his Citizenship in the Community badge was in attendance with his father, Mr. Lowry. Three (3) other scout members from Boy Scout Troop #155 were also in attendance. The scouts are working on their Communications badge. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Page 2 of 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees August 7, 2012 of the Village of Mount Prospect Mayor Wilks welcomed the scouts and recognized their efforts in achieving their respective badges. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the following business items: APPROVE BILLS 1. Bills dated July 12 — July 31, 2012 Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. PZ- 18 -12, 604 West Central Road, Kenneth Strickland PZ- 18 -12, 604 First (1 ) reading of An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for Property located at CENTRAL ROAD, 604 West Central Road. CONDITIONAL USE Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1 reading an ordinance granting a conditional use permit for property located at 604 West Central Road to operate a sport's training and teaching establishment. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request by a vote of 5 -0. Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided background information stating the Petitioner proposes to remodel the south 11,120 square feet of the existing building to operate a sports training and teaching establishment. Per the Petitioner's floor plan the facility would consist of batting cages, a physical training area, pro shop, restrooms and an office. The establishment would offer baseball and softball training; operating 8 am — 9 pm Monday through Saturday and by appointment on Sundays, with no more than twenty -four (24) clients and five (5) employees at a time. The conditional use request meets parking requirements; 27 spaces required, facility will have 38 spaces. Mr. Cooney stated the Petitioners (Mr. Ken Strickland and Mr. Ron Cacini) were in attendance to provide additional information and respond to question from the Village Board. Mr. Cacini stated he grew up in Mount Prospect and is a Prospect High School graduate. He provided an overview of his experience and knowledge playing, teaching and coaching baseball and softball. The proposed Ballpark in Mount Prospect will offer teams and individuals an indoor facility for practice and professional training. The facility will offer the youth of Mount Prospect an opportunity develop their baseball and softball skills. In response to questions from the Village Board Mr. Cacini provided the following: -Renovations needed include; lighting, bathrooms and ceiling. -Do not anticipate much pedestrian traffic— most participants will be driven. -Highest usage of facility is during winter months. -Will reinforce safety to bikers and pedestrians using the facility. -Multi-use area will have astro turf. -Will work with youth of all ages — give good baseline. -Will have coaching clinics; parent volunteer coaches. Village Board Comments -Sport's training facilities — based on the number locating in Mount Prospect; opportunity to capitalize on theme. -Good for the community to have former residents returning to open local businesses. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Page 3 of 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees August 7, 2012 of the Village of Mount Prospect Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Korn , seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6024: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY ORD 6024 LOCATED AT 604 WEST CENTRAL ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried PZ- 12 -12, 730 AND B. PZ- 12 -12, Menard, Inc., 730 and 740 East Rand Road 740 EAST RAND First (1 ) reading of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 4142, as Amended by Ordinance No. ROAD, 4592 and 4957 Relative to a Conditional Use Permit (Planned Unit Development) and Variations CONDITIONAL USE for Property Located at 730 and 740 East Rand Road. Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1 reading an ordinance amending Ordinance 4142, as amended by Ordinance No. 4592 and 4957 relative to a Conditional Use Permit (Planned Unit Development) and variations for property located at 730 and 740 East Rand Road. This ordinance amends the Planned Unit Development to allow the expansion of the garden center, warehouse and outdoor yard and variations for parking and lot coverage for property located at 730 and 740 East Rand Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request by a vote of 5 -0. Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided background information stating the Petitioner is proposing to expand the existing Menard and demolish the Aldi grocery store. The Menard's expansion includes the addition of a garden center, warehouse and overall expansion of the outdoor storage area. Access to the property will remain in its current state with two (2) curb -cuts provided along Rand Road and Harvest Lane. The Petitioner seeks variations to reduce the required parking from 678 to 340 spaces and to increase the lot coverage from 86% (per previous variation) to 89.77% to permit a lot coverage of 544,298 square feet. As proposed the Petitioner has attempted to maximize the landscape areas where feasible without eliminating the parking. Mr. Cooney reviewed the lot coverage and parking comparisons ,provided by Menard's, with their other Chicagoland area Menard stores. The comparison illustrated parking usage during peak hours; the requested 340 parking spaces will be adequate for the parking needs during peak hours. He added, in the event Menard's left, the outdoor garden and lumber area could be stripped out for parking; returning to the number of required parking spaces. Mr. Cooney stated staff support the request and believe it is a positive addition to the Rand Road corridor. He stated Mr. Mike Simmons, Menard's representative was in attendance to provide additional information and respond to questions from the Village Board. In response to questions from the Village Board, Mr. Cooney provided the following; -Village received few phone calls regarding request. -Resident at Planning and Zoning hearing spoke in support of the expansion. -Property has underground water storage; compliant with Village code for water retention. -Landscape screen will be installed where grass area removed. -Fence in rear of property adjacent single family subdivision will be extended 150 feet. -The No Right Turn sign at Harvest Lane removed last year will not be reinstalled; right turn will still be allowed. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Page 4 of 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees August 7, 2012 of the Village of Mount Prospect Mr. Simmons responded to questions regarding the parking comparison conducted at Long Grove and Antioch during peak usage: Long Grove — 200 spaces and Antioch 173 spaces. Mr. Cooney stated parking during peak usage was not conducted in Mount Prospect. Current parking; Aldi — 189 space and Menard's 300 spaces. Mr. Simmons stated removal of the current Menard's outdoor garden will add 25 -30 spaces. Village Board Comments -Ability to restripe parking area if Menard's vacates property, satisfies concerns regarding parking variation. -Creative use in land banking parking spaces. -Current parking is crowded but parking spaces still available. -Concern with idling delivery trucks and location of deliveries. Mr. Simmons stated the drivers are not paid to sit — truck deliveries which arrive throughout the day typically arrive on schedule; minimizes idling. All deliveries are made in the rear yard. Trustee Korn stated he resides very near Menard's — across Rand Road; he did not receive notification of the Planning and Zoning Public Meeting. Per Village Code all properties within 250 feet of subject property are to be noticed. In addition, he has observed trucks idling in the Menard's parking lot prior to 7:00 a.m. He is not aware of any problem related to their early arrival (neighbor complaints) but Menard's should be aware it does happen. Mr. Cooney stated he believed all properties within the required area received noticed but will confirm with staff. Mr. Simmons stated after the Planning and Zoning meeting he contacted Ms. Consuelo Andrade, Senior Planner, regarding the parking variation. As part of that discussion Menard's requested approval of reduction of the parking spaces from 340 to 339. There was a general consensus among the Village Board to revise the parking variation from 340 to 339 parking spaces. Public Comment Mr. John Pohl 706 Harvest Lane -Attended Planning and Zoning meeting — spoke in support of expansion. -Very happy to have Menard's and supportive of expansion. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Korn , seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6025 as revised: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4142, AS AMENDED BY NO. 4142, ORD 6025 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4592 AND 4957 RELATIVE TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) AND VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 730 AND 740 EAST RAND ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes Nays Motion carried Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Page 5 of 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees August 7, 2012 of the Village of Mount Prospect AMEND CHAPTER C. First (1 reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code of 18 (TRAFFIC) OF Mount Prospect THE VILLAGE CODE Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1 reading an ordinance amending Chapter 18 entitled "Traffic" of the Village Code of Mount Prospect. This ordinance amends Sections 18.2002, 18.2006, 18.2009A and 18.2009C of the Village Code. The Transportation Safety Commission recommends approval of the proposed amendments to Chapter 18 of the Village Code. Village Engineer Jeff Wulbecker provided background information and recommendations for the proposed revisions. Engineering staff conducted traffic studies, met with administration and attended Parent Teacher Organization meetings to discuss parent and staff concerns relative to the flow of traffic and pedestrian safety near each school. The results of the traffic studies and parent /staff input were presented to the Transportation Safety Commission for further discussion and recommendations. 1) Aztec Lane — Frost School At the June 11, 2012 Transportation Safety Commission meeting, Engineering staff presented background information and recommendations. Staff observations and parent /staff concerns included: 1) two -way traffic cannot be maintained with vehicles on both sides of Aztec Lane; 2) students were observed walking across Aztec Lane at non - cross -walk locations to /from vehicles on the north side of the street; 3) vehicles park near intersections making it difficult to see students in the crosswalks and 4) motorists were observed making U -turns from westbound Aztec Lane to eastbound at the Oneida Lane intersection; u -turns were made near students crossing the street. To enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow along Aztec Lane between Aralia Dive and Burning Bush Lane the Transportation Safety Commission recommended by a vote of 9- 0 to: 1) amend Section 18.2009C by prohibiting stopping, standing, parking on school days from 8:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. along the north side of Aztec Lane between Aralia Drive and Burning Bush and 2) amend Section 18.2006 by prohibiting parking at any time along the south side of Aztec Lane from a point 60' west to 60' east of the centerline of Aspen Drive. 2) Lions Park Elementary School — Council Trail and School Street Over the past fifteen (15) years, multiple traffic studies have been performed around Lions Park Elementary School to address ongoing traffic flow, parking and pedestrian safety issues. During the past school year it was observed that vehicles were blocking the Council Trail and School Street intersection compromising safety for students crossing the street. The primary contributing factor to this situation was parents turning right after dropping -off or picking -up their student on School Street. At the request of the Lion's Park school Village staff installed a No Right Turn sign from the southbound School Street onto westbound Council Trail to reduce traffic along Council Trail during peak times at the school. Based on Engineering Division's traffic study, the No Right Turn sign has made a positive impact. At the July 23, 2012 Transportation Safety Commission meeting, Engineering staff provided background information on the subject citing the school's and resident's support of their recommendation for discussion. To enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow at the intersection of Council Trail and School Street the Transportation Safety Commission recommended by a vote of 7 -0 to: amend Section 18.2002 by prohibiting right turns from southbound School Street onto westbound Council Trail from 8;30 a.m. -9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. on school days. Public Comment Ms. Jill Friedrichs 615 South School Street Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Page 6 of 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees August 7, 2012 of the Village of Mount Prospect -Resides one (1) block south of School Street; increase of traffic on her block due to turn prohibition. Supports turn prohibition. -Biggest concern is safety of children going to school. -Biggest factor putting children's safety at risk is behavior of parents dropping off and picking up their children; disobey traffic signs including no stopping, standing or parking on Council. -Parents react defiantly to reminders to obey the signs. -Village doesn't have manpower to enforce traffic regulations around schools. -School Administration /PTO need to be proactive in educating parents on traffic safety regulations; objective is to get parents to comply with laws that protect their children. -Encouraged increased participation in the School District 57 walking bus. -Parents who violate the traffic signs; serve as traffic monitors crossing guards. -Community effort to keep children safe; parents /school personnel /neighbors. -Believes Lions Park School Administration is trying to address the problem. In response to questions from the Village Board, Mr. Wulbecker stated parents drop -off around 8:30 a.m. and pick -up about 3:20 p.m. Has no data on the number of parents dropping -off students. Mayor Wilks stated the Village does work with the schools; police meet with every school before the start of the school year. However, does agree more education is needed. Trustee Polit indicated he will be attending School Board meetings to obtain more data on the number of families that drop -off and pick -up students. 3) John Jay Elementary School — Pheasant Trail and Tamarack Drive At the July 23, 2012 Transportation Safety Commission meeting, Engineering staff presented background information and recommendations. Staff observations and school administration concerns included: 1) two -way traffic cannot be maintained with vehicles on both sides of Pheasant Trail and Tamarack Drive near the school; 2) students were observed walking across both Pheasant Trail and Tamarack Drive at non - cross -walk locations to /from vehicles; 3) motorists were observed disobeying the No Left signs at the Pheasant Trail and Tamarack Drive intersection and 4) busses dropping -off and picking -up students in the bus lane on Pheasant Trail do so with the stop arm extended; though students are not crossing the street. This delays other vehicles from dropping -off or picking -up students. To enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow along Pheasant Trail and Tamarack Drive adjacent to John Jay Elementary School the Transportation Safety Commission recommended by a vote of 7 -0 to: 1) amend Section 18.2009A by prohibiting stopping, standing, parking on school days from 8:00 a.m. —4:00 p.m along the north side of Pheasant Trail from the Mount Prospect Arlington Heights border to a point 530' east of the centerline of Tamarack Drive; 2) amend Section 18.2009A by prohibiting stopping, standing, parking on school days from 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. along the west side of Tamarack Drive from Pheasant Trail to Magnolia Lane; 3) amend Section 2009A by repealing the prohibition for stopping, standing parking on school days from 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. along the north side of Pheasant Trail from a point 110' east of to a point 121' west of the centerline of Tamarack Drive; 4) amend Section 18.2002 by repealing the prohibition of left turns from southbound Tamarack Drive onto eastbound Pheasant Trail on school days from 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. and 5) amend Section 18.2002 by repealing the prohibition of left turns from eastbound Pheasant Trail onto northbound Tamarack Drive on school days from 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. The Transportation Safety Commission also strongly encouraged the school to relocate their bus drop -off and pick -up location from Pheasant Trail into the school parking lot. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Page 7 of 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees August 7, 2012 of the Village of Mount Prospect Village Board Comments -Ordinances regulating traffic are good; behavior of drivers is bad. -Education is critical; drivers need to practice safe driving habits including adherence to traffic signs. -Police and school work together on education. -Parents create problem when dropping -off and picking -up; support expansion of "walking bus." -Resent having to post police around schools to make sure parents are obeying the traffic signs in place to create a safe environment for children. -Principals and other school personnel are outside the schools trying to help with traffic. -Develop campaign similar to neighborhood speed signs; signs on streets reminding parents of traffic regulations around the schools. -Educational program with flyers may be beneficial; bring schools and parents into the process. How best to educate and gain compliance. -Have violators do community service; assist with traffic control around schools. -Place barricade /other obstacle where cars are not to travel. -Perhaps valet type service where children are assisted from the car at the drop -off would be beneficial. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6026: ORD 6026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel, Nays: None Motion carried MANAGER'S VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT REPORT A. Status Village Manager Janonis announced the following community meeting: -Coffee with Council — Village Hall Community Center August 11 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. OTHER BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Wilks announced the following community events: -Mount Prospect Historical Society — History Crawl fundraiser August 10 -Susan G. Komen cancer walk — Special Events Adopt -A -Block to support walkers August 11 -Boxwood Bash August 11 Trustee Hoefert stated the feedback from the Mount Prospect Downtown Block party was off the charts. Tremendous weekend — something for all ages. Trustee Polit stated, over the last several weeks he has received correspondence from the Village's electric supplier to independently aggregate energy at a higher rate. He stated residents who did not opt out of the Village's program will receive energy at the fixed lower rate secured by the Village with this provider; residents do not have to do anything to receive the Village's rate. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Page 8 of 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees August 7, 2012 of the Village of Mount Prospect Village Manager Janonis stated there have been some issues with marketing of the Village's electric supplier; Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl will continue to address these issues with the Village's provider. ADJOURN ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. The August 7, 2012 Village Board meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Page 9 of 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees August 7, 2012 of the Village of Mount Prospect