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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/2019 P&Z Minutes 03-19 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION CASE No. PZ-03-19 Hearing Date: February 14,2019 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 10 N. Main Street PETITIONER: First Equity Acquisitions, LLC The Village of Mount Prospect PUBLICATION DATE: January 30,2019 REQUEST: zoning Map Amendment CU: Planned Unit Development with Senior Housing MEMBERS PRESENT: William Beattie Agostino Filippone Walter Szymczak Thomas Fitzgerald Norbert Mizwicki Joseph Donnelly MEMBERS ABSENT: Sharon otteman Lisa Griffin STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Connor Harmon-Long Range Planner Consuelo Arguelles-Deputy Director Bill Cooney-Director of Community Development INTERESTED PARTIES: First Equity Acquisitions, LLC and the Village of Mount Prospect Commissioner Beattie called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Mezwicki to approve the minutes from the Planning and zoning Commission meetings on January 10 and January 24, 2019.The minutes were approved 6-0. Chairman Donnelly introduced case, PZ-03--1910 North Main Street.This case is Village Board final. Mrs.Arguilles gave a brief description of the Subject property and its history in the Village. she gave a detailed summary of the proposal stating that the Petitioner is proposing to construct a multi-family planned unit development(PUD) known as 10 N. Main Street consisting of a five(S)story building, including ninety-seven (97) apartments,and related site improvements. Mrs.Arguilles explained that the redevelopment of the Subject Property has long been a goal of the Village. She explained, per the Petitioner,the proposed zoning map amendment is compatible with existing uses in the general area of the Subject Property. Mrs.Arguelles stated that Staff is supportive of the proposed zoning map amendment from R-X single Family a y Residence to B5C Central Commercial Care.The proposed amendment is consistent with the trend of development in the general area.Several multi-story apartment buildings are located to the south and east of the Subject Property. Mrs.Arguilles stated that staff finds that the proposal meets the zoning map amendment and conditional use, standards and that granting such requests would be in the best interest of the Village. Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission make a motion to adopt staff's findings as the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommend gpprovaf of the following motions: "To approve: 1. A zoning map amendment from R-X Single Family Residence to B5C Central Commercial Core; 2. A conditional use for a final planned unit development(PUD)consisting of a five-story, ninety- seven (97) unit apartment building and one hundred thirty(130) parking spaces,subject to the following conditions of approval: a. A Plat of Resubdivision must be completed before a certificate of occupancy may be granted; b. Submittal of a landscape, irrigation, and photometric plan that comply with Village codes and regulations; c. Compliance with all applicable development,fire, building, and other Village Codes and regulations; d. Accessible parking stalls shall not share access aisles and shall be provided on the shortest accessible path; e. All ground and rooftop mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened according to Village Code; f. Development of the site in general conformance with the site plan prepared by OKW Architects dated January 30th, 2019,except that the western row of parking stalls shall be reduced in length to sixteen feet(16') and the southwestern interior parking stall shall be removed;and g. Development of the building in general conformance with the elevations plans prepared by OKW Architects dated January 30th, 2019, except that the plans shall be modified by the Petitioner as directed by Village staff to make the elevations consistent with downtown development." She stated that Commissioner Beattie asked if Staff was comfortable in the number of parking stalls being proposed. Mr. Cooney stated that staff feels confident the amount of parking stalls proposed is more than adequate. There was some general discussion regarding the financial aspects of the Subject Property and how much the Village has invested in the cleanup and maintenance. Chairman Donnelly swore in Tom Lowe,205 W.Wacker Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Lowe gave a brief presentation of the project and explained the details of the Subject Property and how the development will fit on the site. Mr. Lowe stated gave some brief comments regarding the striping of the parking stalls,stating that the site will lose some of the parking stalls proposed due to proximity of one of the stalls and some handicapped stripping. He explained the different access points on the site and stated that they would be moved as far away from the intersection of Central and Main as possible. He stated they are requesting approval for a drop off point in the front of the building close to the lobby and elevators. Mr. Lowe gave some brief details regarding the street scape,trash enclosures, and the proposed landscape plan. Chairman Donnelly swore in Katie Lampert 600 W.Jackson. Ms. Lampert discussed the architectural details of the proposed plans and amenity space.There was some general explanation of the building materials and elevations.She explained that the site line along the western setback has been increased as a result of the concerns from the neighborhood meeting. Ms. Lampert explained the landscape plan proposed for the Subject Project.She stated that the plants chosen are hardy and will withstand the winters. Chairman Donnelly asked if the Petitioner thought about putting commercial use on the bottom floor and have a mixed use building. Mr. Lowe stated that they conducted an extensive target market research for prospective retailer's interests in Downtown Mount Prospect. He stated that there wasn't any firm interest and that led them to the proposed residential project. There was some general discussion regarding the delivery access point. Mr. Lowe verified that all deliveries would be at the front of the building if that request was approved. Chairman Donnelly asked Staff to discuss the concerns from the neighbors. Mrs.Arguilles stated that primarily the main concern was about traffic. She gave a brief explanation of the traffic study that the Village conducted in comparison to other residential streets that abut a major arterial road. She stated there was no major impacts or differences in the studies. Citizens to be heard: Ken Bre_y 13 N. Pine Street:Neighbor two blocks to the west of the Subject Property, he asked about sight line triangles in relation to the driveway and the northwest corner at central road and main street. He primarily was concerned with pedestrian safety. Mr.Cooney stated that this development would comply with the sight triangle regulations set forth in the Village Code. Kevin Be'k' elilan 7 N.Wille,Street: Neighbor to the west of the Subject Property. He stated that he is not supportive of the building height, and the proposed balconies that would look into his property. He further stated that he is concerned with storage on the balconies, and the amenity deck hours. Cr l ps,l a N, iill e street: Neighbor to the west of the Subject Property. He stated that the revised design is an improvement compared to the previous design. He stated concerns about lighting on the Subject Property. He further asked about utility lines on the property, and potential to put the utility lines underground. a a Balkanti., 9,N.Wille Street: Neighbor to the west of the Subject Property. She stated concerns about the increase in traffic at the immediate central/main intersection. Tama ra B ra N.Pline Street: One block to the west of the subject property. She stated concerns ''1 4,0; about pedestrian safety and cars pulling in/out of the development. ToM,Lgr 15 E Irnerson Street.: one block east of the Subject Property. He stated concerns about above ground utility lines. He stated that future traffic studies should be generated through peak trip generation, not average trip generation. Dawn F'leticher Coll,ins 515 t Pro$0, ct Manor,: In the neighborhood of the Subject Property.She stated that she appreciated all of the time and effort put in by staff and the applicant.She further stated that these rental units are needed in our downtown to support existing and future businesses. Chairman Donnelly raised the questions asked by the public, and the applicant and staff addressed each question,which included balcony storage, roof deck hours, and the rear elevation design. There was general discussion on the timeline of construction, utility design, and rental unit timeline. Commissioner Beattie asked Mr. Cooney to explain how a TIF works, and how it applies to this development. The public portion of the hearing was closed, Commissioner Beattie then provided his reasoning for his eventual approval of this proposal. Commissioner Mizwicki stated that the applicant should consider consulting with ComEd to bury the utility lines on central road abutting the development to the south and west. Commissioner Fillippone provided his reasoning for this development, and stated that he thought this development is a good use of the vacant land. Hearing no further questions from the Commission, Chairman Donnelly closed the discussion and asked for a motion. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Filippone to approve the following: "To approve, 1. A zoning map amendment from R-X Single Family Residence to B5C Central Commercial Core; 2. A conditional use for a final planned unit development(PUD)consisting of a five-story, ninety- seven (97) unit apartment building and one hundred thirty(130) parking spaces, subject to the following conditions of approval: a. A Plat of Resubdivision must be completed before a certificate of occupancy may be granted; b. Submittal of a landscape, irrigation, and photometric plan that comply with Village codes and regulations; c. Compliance with all applicable development,fire, building, and other Village Codes and regulations; d. Accessible parking stalls shall not share access aisles and shall be provided on the shortest accessible path; e. All ground and rooftop mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened according to Village Code; f. Development of the site in general conformance with the site plan prepared by OKw Architects dated January 30th, 2019,except that the western row of parking stalls shall be reduced in length to sixteen feet(1E') and the southwestern interior parking stall shall be removed; a n d g. Development of the building in general conformance with the elevations plans prepared by OKW Architects dated January 301h, 2019, except that the plans shall be modified by the Petitioner as directed by Village staff to make the elevations consistent with downtown development." UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Fitzgerald, Beattie, Filippone,Szymczak, Donnelly NAYS: Mizwicki The vote was approved 5-1 with a positive recommendation to Village Board. Chairman Donnelly asked for a motion to adjourn,so moved by Commissioner Fillipone, and seconded by Commissioner Beattie.The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 PM. Connor Harmon Development Planner