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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/2019 P&Z Minutes 04-19 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-04-19 Hearing Date: February 14, 2019 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 401 E. Kensington Road PETITIONER: Perlmark Housing Group, LLC f 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 - Development Planner Consuelo Arguilles- Deputy Director Bill Cooney- Director of Community Development INTERESTED PARTIES: Perlmark Housing Group, LLC Cindy Chen Commissioner Beattie called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Mizwicki 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-04-19 401 E. Kensington Road.This case is Village Board final. Mr. Harmon gave a brief description of the Subject Property and summarized the Petitioner's proposal. He explained that the Petitioner is proposing to rezone the property to R-4 Multi-Family Residence to develop a three (3) story, seventy-four(74) unit affordable senior housing planned unit development. Mr. Harmon further stated that per Village Code, senior housing may only be approved as part of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) as senior housing developments generally have a reduced impact on surrounding neighborhoods compared to traditional multi-family development. Mr. Harmon explained that Staff has reviewed the Petitioner's request for a conditional use to allow a residential planned unit development including senior housing, and finds that the standards have been met. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting-February 14,2019 PZ-04-19 Joseph Donnelly,Chair 2 Mr. Harmon 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 of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommend a royal of the following motions: "To approve: 1. A zoning map amendment from R-2 Attached Single Family Residential and B-3 Community Shopping to R-4 Multi-Family Development; and 2. A Conditional Use for a residential planned unit development(PUD)consisting of one(1) principal building used for senior housing as per the plans by Fitzgerald Associates Architects dated January 19, 2019, subject to the following conditions: a. Providing a six foot (6') privacy fence along all property lines abutting residential properties; b. Compliance with all applicable development, fire, building, and other Village Codes and regulations; c. An administrative Plat of Resubdivision shall be recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds before a certificate of occupancy may be granted; and d. A building permit, in accordance with the current regulations and requirements of the Village of Mount Prospect, must be issued within one (1) year from the date of adoption of the enabling ordinance by the Village Board which authorized the development proposal." He stated that the Village Board's decision is final for this case. Chairman Donnelly swore in Hart Passman (developer's attorney). He gave a brief introduction of the project and thanked the Village for their help and support through the process. Jim Perlman (developer) gave a brief description of the project and reasons why it is a good fit to the community and surrounding neighborhoods. He explained that they have been creating similar projects for the past thirty years and that they keep and manage all of the properties. He gave an in-depth explanation of all of the amenities and services the facility will provide. Chairman Donnelly swore in Richard Whitney(architect)912 W. Lake Street Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Whitney gave an in depth presentation of the buildings layout and amenities. Commissioner Beattie asked if the majority of the residents would have cars. Mr. Perlman stated the average age of the residents is between 78-85 years old and majority of them will not be driving.The parking spaces are mainly for visitors and staff. There were some general questions about the affordability of the housing and the Petitioner stated that they will be applying with the Affordable Housing Department. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting-February 14,2019 PZ-04-19 Joseph Donnelly,Chair 3 Mr. Perlman also stated that the project would break ground in October 2019 and be under construction for 13 months. r Hearing no further questions from the Commission or the public,Chairman Donnelly closed the discussion and asked for a motion. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Mizwicki to approve the following motion: "To approve: 3. A zoning map amendment from R-2 Attached Single Family Residential and B-3 Community Shopping to R-4 Multi-Family Development; and 4. A Conditional Use for a residential planned unit development(PUD)consisting of one(1) principal building used for senior housing as per the plans by Fitzgerald Associates Architects dated January 19, 2019, subject to the following conditions: a. Providing a six foot (6') privacy fence along all property lines abutting residential properties; b. Compliance with all applicable development, fire, building, and other Village Codes and regulations; c. An administrative Plat of Resubdivision shall be recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds before a certificate of occupancy may be granted; and d. A building permit, in accordance with the current regulations and requirements of the Village of Mount Prospect, must be issued within one (1) year from the date of adoption of the enabling ordinance by the Village Board which authorized the development proposal." UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Fitzgerald, Beattie, Mizwicki, Filippone,Szymczak, Donnelly NAYS: None The vote was approved 6-0 with a positive recommendation to Village Board. After hearing one additional case, Commissioner Filippone made a motion seconded by Commissioner Beattie and the meeting was adjourned at 9:18 pm. r +Je;; ader Administrative Assistant Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting-February 14,2019 PZ-04-19 Joseph Donnelly,Chair