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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/1999 EDC MinutesMINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall Thursday, March 4,1999 8:00 a.m. The meeting of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of the Village of Mount Prospect was held on Thursday, March 4, 1999 in the second floor conference room of Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Norman Kurtz called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Commissioners John Arndt, Bruce Gillilan and David Lindgren were present. Commissioners Patricia Biedar and Ben Trapani were absent. Also present were William J. Cooney, Director of Community Development, Michael Blue, Deputy Director of Community Development and Jeff Wulbecker, Village Engineer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the January 7, 1999 meeting were reviewed and unanimously approved. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Kurtz indicated that he felt it would be appropriate for Mr. Wulbecker to go first on the agenda regarding his presentation for the proposed stormwater detention code modifications. Mr. Wulbecker indicated that he had provided a memorandum outlining the proposed code modifications relating to stormwater detention requirements. He stated that the intent of these modifications is to bring the Village's codes up -to -date with current practices. He indicated that there were three primary objectives of the modifications. The first modification was to utilize the most current techniques and formulas to determine required stormwater detention. He indicated the second reason for the modification was to clarify the location of the various code sections in the Village Code. He indicated that currently there are regulations in Chapter 16 and Chapter 22 of the Village Code and that the intent was to place all the stormwater related code sections in Chapter 22. Finally, the last intent is to clarify two sections of the Code related to calculating stormwater requirements on properties that have existing natural detention. Mr. Wulbecker then elaborated on the various points that were outlined in his memorandum. In addition to the staff proposed modifications, he indicated that the MWRD had recently enacted an ordinance eliminating any grandfathering of existing development when calculating stormwater detention requirements. He indicated this would have a significantly negative impact on properties built prior to 1972 such as Randhurst Shopping Center since it would now require detention for all existing improvements whenever new improvements were proposed. EDC discussed the proposed modifications and indicated support of the proposal. Mr. Wulbecker thanked the Commission for their support and indicated that this matter would be moving forward to the Village Board in April. Economic Development Commission Minutes Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Development Updates Mr. Cooney provided the Commission with the status report of various development projects throughout town. The projects reviewed included Menard's, Country Inns & Suites, Kalinowski's Deli, CareMatrix, and Anixter. In addition, Mr. Cooney indicated that he was meeting with individuals interested in potentially redeveloping the former Windigo Hotel property. He added that the owners of the Big "K" Shopping Center were considering potentially demolishing portions of the vacant space north of Big "K" and constructing a new 55,000 square foot building. In addition, he indicated that the Dumas Walker's Restaurant would be converting to a Moretti's Italian Restaurant. Mr. Cooney then updated the Commission on the status of the downtown redevelopment efforts. He indicated that the majority of the property in Phase I was under contract and that it was likely that the Norwood Development would move forward through the zoning process in early April. There was general discussion regarding the project. Mr. Kurtz indicated a concern that there was no commercial space located on the Wille frontage and thought that this could be viable commercial space in the future. Generally, the EDC was satisfied with the timeline of the redevelopment and were pleased to see that it was moving forward. Chairman's Report There was no Chairman's Report. Adjournment The Commission agreed that the next meeting was scheduled for May 6, 1999. The meeting was officially adjourned at 9:05 a.m.