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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2107_225MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Meeting Minute s ZB A ..m :r. Mr. Blue then introduced Jeff Perkins, Planner, to the Board. Mr. Floros made a motion to adjourn and Ms. Luxem seconded. The motion was approved by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. a,,e o,f, o�u,nt, "'Prosp,ect �� � a �• Iwo Comm,unityl Development 1999 0 ectives ljjjll� � lll�� L "Aft I I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Community Development Department consists of three divisions: Building Inspections, Environmental Health and Planning. The Community Development Department consists of 18 full time employees, I part-time and 4 seasonal employees. VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT a The Community Development Department is responsible for administering zomng and development codes to ensure orderly development and redevelopment within the Village. Also, the Community Development Department reviews plans, issues permits and performs the necessary inspections to ensure adherence to proper construction and design codes. The department is further responsible for health, housing, and property maintenance inspections to protect the health and well being of residents. Implemented the Multi -Family Interior Inspection Program providing a systematic approach to inspecting rental units in the Village. The program also served to educate owners and tenants concerning property maintenance code requirements. Worked With multiple family property owners to improve living conditions in various apartment complexes, through use of aggressive code enforcement. Assisted the Economic Development Commission's retaining and attracting businesses and marketing the Village. Gave particular attention to busm'esses in the Kensington Business Center, which saw a reduction in its vacancy rate. Developed promotional materials and updated forms to assist residents and businesses in the perrifit. proem. Adopted a formalized Streetscape Program for the Central BuAwss District and *Initiated first phase of improvements. The program involves streetlight, sidewalk, and other infrastructure improvements. Completed Strategic Plan for Downtown Mount Prospect, Plan was adopted as an element of the Comprehensive Plan and used to prepare the Request for Proposals for interested developers. Worked with selected developer and property owners to implement downtown redevelopment objectives of the Strategic Plan. Worked with residents, developers, and property and business owners to revamp the development approval process. Implemented "customer friendly" enhancements to permitting and inspection procedures. Formalized multiple -family interior "Inspection program into regular schedule of department activities. Updated food inspection procedures and received certification of food program through Cook County. Increased compliance with the property maintenance code and appearance of the Village by focussing on targeted areas. 4 VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COMIMAWrY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Conducted a program with a local school to educate students about planning and development. Students participated in a downtown planning process and prepared their own plans for downtown Mount Prospect. Directed rehab of Mount Prospect train station and secured vendor to sell coffee, pastries, etc. to commuters and other shoppers. Implement a computerized permit tracking system to further reduce the permit review period, and improve overall level of customer service. Work with Illinois Depa=ent of Transportation to investigate possible development of "ring road" concepts at Rand . .. . . . ...... . . . . .. . . . . .......... .. . ........ . .............. - ---------- . ...... - -- — ---------------- - ------...... . ...... Conduct another planning and development program with local schools. Continue to 'Identify and implement customer service enhancements to all department activities. Oversee ongoing downtown redevelopment program. Research and secure Federal and/or State grants available for department related programs. Initiate commercial corridor improvements program and implement enhancements at one or more sites. Conduct a neighborhood p i program n an area of the Village that would benefit from short term improvements and a long range maintenance program. Implement a presence on the V'illage's Internet page for the deparUmnt, including general information about services, application forms, and people to contact. Promote property maintenance in single-family areas through educational mailings and other programs. Com'�Muni*'ty Development Department Budget fl�ghlights Budget Breakdown by Category (General Fund) WA 0 ................................... 1:1 , Personnel 1:1 Contractual N'Training/Dues F -I Utilities ■ Su lies Community Development Department - 1999 Budget Proposed New StaffPosition — Plans Examiner The Community Development Department (in conjunction with Public Works and the Fire Department) spent the year investigating ways to enhance the development and building it preview processes. One finding of that analysis was that the Building Division could ermi provide better customer service by adding a Plans Examiner for 1999 and beyond. This person would review all building permit applications, allowing the building inspectors to conduct a greater number of inspections each day and to assist with more resident inquiries. This would relieve residents of the need to also travel to the Planning Division and Engineering Division (in the Public Works Bung) for simple permits. Note that the more basic engineering reviews would be done by this person, freeing up staff time in that Department. The starting salary range for this position would be approximately $40,000 U. .. . .......... . 1) Conduct reviews for building, zoning, and engineering compliance, and sign -off on all walk-through permits. 2) Conduct plan reviews (structural, electrical, plumbing and engineering) for major building projects. Prepare correspondence to applicants regarding the findings of reviews. 3) Assist the public, architects, developers and contractors with questions related to building coM` s and approval procedures. 4) Review plan submissions for completeness and calculates plan review fees. 5) Serve as contact person for applicants throughout the review process. 7) Coordinate with other Village Departments involved in the development process. 8) Assist Office Supervisor in management of counter personnel. 9) Conduct site development reviews for minor development projects. h IWMAN S*4E �ES DE'll Presentation OuIll ADepartment Funs ion , , f,, 'ilk ,,, *,#* * ##,*, II Human Services Director H�"CAN S�tVICES �1�";PATl"'�T'T' 1999 Objectives I' ■ Change Data Base Program from Lattice to Microsoft Access. N Expand the Mount Prospect Mentor Program and DevelopImplementand the Summer Adventure Program. :0, Develop a Regional Information Booklet on Programs and Services Offered by Area Agencies for Senior Citizens. jva T V PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1 V1 EXPANSION OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT MENTOR PROGRAM AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUMMER ADVENTURE A. Statement of Need Issues, such as 'isolation, midifference, fear of crime, etc., that were once thought to be strictly urban problems now directly impact the quality of life *in some Mount Prospect neighborhoods. At onetnine, whole nei19 hborhoods raised their children. However, due to the quality and quantity of time adults are able to give thewi children, some children are raising themselves. B. Pro "ect Description 1. Expans on of the Mount Prospect Mentor Program a. Current program works with approximately ten students per semester per school. They meet one evening per week for ten weeks per semester, and are located in. John Jay, Robert Frost acrd Euclid Schools. b. Summer Mentor Program works with an average of flifteen students per event with five events per summer. c. Local school officials from Holmes Jr. High and Forest View Elementary Schools and School District 57 have requested the placement of this program in their schools. d. Program brings adult volunteers and "at third and fourth grade school children together for a positive one-on-one relationsh* 1P. e. The program has a three-fold purpose.- 1) Mentors provide positive role modeling. 2) Program provides positive activities. 3) Format enhances socialization skills. f. Thei teachers or school social workers 'Identify the children. Identification criteria may 'include.- 1) Older sibling s gang membershi 1P. 2) Gang want-to-be. 3) Lack of positive adult supervision in the home. 4) Drug use *in the home. 5) Extreme shyness or boldness. 6) Chaotic family situation. 2. Development of Summer Adventure a. The Village has encouraged agencies to develop this type of 'programming with limited outcome. b. Because no program of this nature exists *in this part of town, the Village would develop a program. suinflar to Boxwood's Summer Safari. 'The program would work with six to twelve year old children, have an estimated enrollment of 150 and operate three days per week (15 hours) for six weeks in the summer. c. The purpose would be to: 1Increase the children's skills'in dealing with critical societal issues through safe, structured, preventative type, recreational activities., 2) Build self-esteem, leadership skills, cultural awareness, teamwork, and social skills through positive, structured programming. d. The program would, benefit the entire Village by providing-. 1) Positive, alternative activities for children. 2) Communication between me residents and the Village. 3) Connections for residents to other community agencies and businesses which provide'services. C. Program Method 1. Hire one part lie employee, the Community Program Assistant, to work both of these programs. a. The Community Program Assistant would assist the social worker with the expansion of the Mount Prospect Mentor Program, and devote approxu"nately 18 hours per week to thi's program. b. The Community Program Assistant would coordinate and lead Summer Adventure, and devote 10 approximately 20 ww hours per eek for nine eeks in preparation and programming before and during the I& I summertime event. 2. The Community Program Assistant needs to have good organization skills,, have great community contacts, have the ability to work with "at rl*sW' families,, and can take care of multi-dynamic activities simultaneously. MY 3. We are working on obtaining grants to help pay for the programs. KNLOUprogramoutfine 7 LPERSONELLssw Rev. 9/15/98 3 Coordinator sends out Volunteer Evaluat ions to volunteer M' Coordinators to complete. Coordinator reviews all comP.Leted Evaluationso Coordinator then sends them out to volunteers, and answers any questions which may arise from volunteerso 4. Coordinator plans volunteer pizza party, etcw for volunteers from that gamester* Planning for the next program begins,. 12 1 � • 1 � � 1 • � M 1 1 1 � OUTCOMES PL4NNING FORM Statement,Of Need:, Describe the documented issue your Prt w 01 jecill addressO Issues, such as isolation, indifference, fear of crime, etc., that were once thought to be strictly urban problems now directly 'impact the quality of life *in some Mount Prospect neighborhoods. At one time, whole neighborhoods raised their children. However, due to the quality and quantity of time adults are able to give their chi'ldren,,m* some neighborhoods children are raismig themselves. The lack of appropriate supervision of children leads to problems ranging from boredom to Juvenile delinquency to criminal activity. The Village has developed programs that provide mentors to children and has encouraged social agencies to develop programs that positively and safely occupy children's time during the summer. However, much more effort is needed. Program Goals,: What are you trying to accomplish? The desired accomplishments of the two programs are to help the children *increase theff' skills in dealing frith critical societal 'issues through safe, structured programmed recreational activities. The Mount Prospect Mentor Program will accomplish this goal through the use of trained high school and adult mentors who work Frith the children one-on-one m* a group setting. Summer Adventure will accomplish this goal through a group leader, an assistant and 10 to 12 counselors who will work with approxfinately 150 children during the summer. The activities of both programs will ranize from workina on craft vroiects, to listenie to auest sveakers, andaom'g on field De.o Th4 apT wai thei Acl we deN chi*] is 11 Mai pro whi 0 0 ------------ # W%* AA19 klAsw I fly do we they find as" 'NMI ZAA, �A!VM A A 6 a is Vver the past ten years, cnticai issues have been facing our residents that once only existed, *nthe x oil a * lude poverty, language b * ignorance and gang inner city. i nese issues mc amer, overcrowding, culture' activity. To address these and other issues, the department has developed specialized programs such as Padres Uni s Social Sewing Club, and Vision's Family IssuesSubcommittee, which. empower ridents to find solutions to their problems. esi 21 4w 4w wo 41W fob -- ------------- 111111111MW�Ak all SECOND YEARHuman Services Director Supervision:5% of Directors salary to supervise both programs: $ 3,833Social Worker Supervision:10% of Social Workers salary to supervise expansion of the Mentor Program,: 41667A. Mount Prospect Mentor Program -,Mentor Assistant: 18 hrs. per week x 52 weeks 936 hrs. per year x $18.90($18.00 x 5%) an hr. 17,690B. Summer Adventure,,*Program Coordinator: 20 hrs. per wk.x 9 wks. 180 hrs. per year x $18.90($18.00 x 5%) an hr. 3,1402Program Assistant: 15 hrs. per wk. x 6 wks. 90 hrs. per year x $8.66($8.25 x 5%) an hn 780Program Counselors.- 15 hrs. per wk. x 6 wks. — 90 hrs. per yearx $5.25 to $8.00 an hr. — 630 x 12 Counselors — 7938Fr*nge Benefits: $6,252$44*875, 1998 ANNUAL DEPARTMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR EVENTS (This listing includes speciat programs, not only the normal, everyday contacts Frith residents.) INTERDEPARTMENTAL REFERRALS: --On Sunday, January 4, 1998, the Bilingual Social Worker respondedto, a major fire that mivolved forty-five units at 1968 W. Algonqui (Prospect Commons). --At the February 3 Village Board meeting, the Bilingual Social! Worker was recognized for her exemplary work during the January 4 fire at Prospect Commons. --On January 23, the Deputy Director and the Bilingual Social Worker responded to a Village emergency,,call to assist residents of a 20 -unlit building at Creel side Condominiums due to some water damage. ..The department'accepted cases from Fire and Community Development Departments regarding dangerous living conditions. The followup mental health assistance provided to these cases entailed a great deal of staff time. --Social Sew''Mig Club, an. empowerment group for women, net on Thursday morning at John Jay School for ten sessions. The class provides the members an avenue to discuss domestic violence, family, children, and housing problems. --In April, the two Social Workers accompanied Community Development staff members to housing court. --From January to October, 1998, the department received one hundred twenty-three Witerdepartmental referrals. GENERAL SIAL SERV ES: w -The department has worked intensely with several homeless "individuals and their families. --The Department received a'd6nation of $2,453 from Mr. Jim Pantelis of Sam's Restaurant "in Mount Prospect to benefit the Star Program. --The department will provideThanksgiv*jz and Christmas Holiday Meal Baskets to an estimated 100 Mount In Prospect families per holiday. --The Holiday Star programs will provide gift certificates to an estimated 230 Knee; children this season. "***T`e department, *in conjunction with the Fire Department and Police Association, is involved with the Toys for Kids Droaram. which delivers holidav eifts to needv children. --t tic veputy irector worKea on me zwnior t -,e te oration day committee, ana on may i j 7 au stair were invoivea in the 10th Annual Senior Celebration Day held at Randhurst Shopping Center. --The Director and Deputy Director were 'involved 'in the Senior Fire Safety Festival held on September 2 at SENIOR ACTIVITIES. --The department developed the Tai Chi and Flower Decorating Classes, and is wort ing on developi1119 a Water Color/Paiting Class and a Craft Class. --On March 15, the Senior Citizens Advisory Council sponsored the Senior Center's St. Patrick's Day Party. --On August 4, the SeniorCiti, ens Advisory Council sponsored Ah annual Senior Center's Indoor Picnic. 'ntor,,7,,j, 1411 'S to i as 'pry the Sen' r Center's Christrn Party. -'0 �,�,,D O'bor, "the e 's, ,,,,d,,v Cboncit sp n, ,teeti A on ro 'at ,,qqOet Hall on May 19. rqua,':Was, "It r B "",g" t don. p The Seg ior Center eras the recipient of a piano donated by the Mount Prospect Rotary Club. --The 2 1" year Anniversary party for the Senior, Center held on May 17. 27 dab 1 28 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: --The Director, Deputy Director, Social Worker and Bilingual Social Worker attended a training sponsored by Kenneth Young Centers and Alex an Brothers Medical Center on "Mental Health Crisis Response." These fou'r Village employees could be called on to respond to a community crisis 'in the northwest suburbs as part of Elk Grove Village's Mental Health Crisis Response Team. --The, Director and Depot, Director were 'involved with the planning of the Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights, United Way second annual Golf Outig which took place on April 29. The Deputy was co-chair of the first two outings and has agreed to co-chair of the third outing. --The two Social Workers organized a presentation on the "Cultural Aspect of Death" for the Association of Police Social Workers. --The Social Worker was recently elected to the position of Treasurer for the Association of Police Social Workers for a two-year term. --The Director, Community Public Health Nurse, Social Worker and Bilingual Social Worker attended a networking meeting at Catholic Charities in Arlin Heights. 1997 EFFICIENCY MEASURES OVERVIEW Calculating Efficiency Measures this year has been especially difficult. It appears as though some of our neighboring communities have not taken the reporting of these measures as serious as does Mount Prospect. HIGHLIGHTS -Mount Prospect Human Services Department keeps very meticulous statistical records regarding our programs a I nd services as compared to our neighboring communities. When asking some of our neighboring communities for the information, they have been very unhappy about complying with our requests. They,have stated that they do not have time to break down and/or look up the requested numbers or they do not keep figures on these types of programs or why are you alwaysbotheri me with these requests, etc. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, I Ing believe some of the numbers given to 'us have been guesswork or rough estimates. This is a partial explanation of some of the wild swings when comparing 1996 numbers to 1997 numbers. -When call*our neighboring communities, some gave completely different types of numbers from 1996 to 1997, Ing and insisted that they had not given the numbers we recorded from 1996. -For years, this department has been charged with the job of providing direct services, rather than limited to p idi ty rovi ing assessments and referrals. The department develops and provides uni*que,, proactive, communI programming and services for the benefit of our "at risk!' residents. -The Efficiency Measures from Mount Prospect are trine and I will stand by them. I am,Trot confident about the numbers and defttions of services fromthe other communities and thus I am not confident about the comparisons. In the case of comparing Effic liency, Measures with our neighboring Human Services Departments, I am not sure all of these numbers have a great deal of meaning because of the above-described issues. Basically,, I believe we are comparing apples to apples, however the apples we are comparing are Delicious vs. Granny Smith and in some cwqeq v.q- Crab Annles_ All of these annies are in fact oulte different. hNLOUbudbooklet 31 HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S I VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT 1999 BUDGET HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMEENT (See Page 153 in 1999 Proposed Budget Book) ... . ........ - - - ------ ........ . ...... ....... Units of Service Provided 1999 Projected . . .......... Rw!mwm" I Social Services 43.9% Nursing/Health Services 13,2% 1999 Projected Social Services 45.2% -.01illwi , .. ,rams 43 0 . . .. .......... ........................................... Staff and Volunteer Hours Nursing/Health 14.7% a Senior Services - Staff 10,4% MA marninisirsuon dol -PeI-P, r 20.2% 33 1997 1998 1999 Actual Estimated Projected w Senior Programs 47,$06 48,482 49,000 m Nursing/Health 151208 14,014 15,000 Social Services 47,886 500618 50,000 Total Units 110,400 113,114 114,000 . . .. .......... ........................................... Staff and Volunteer Hours Nursing/Health 14.7% a Senior Services - Staff 10,4% MA marninisirsuon dol -PeI-P, r 20.2% 33 1997 1998 1999 Actual Estimated Projected Senior Services -Staff 1,860 1,938 1,900 wow Nursing/Heafth 2,998 2,640 2,700 Social Services 8,255 8,308 8,300 Administration 1,832 1,764 1,750 Total - Staff 141945 141650 141650 Senior Services - Volunteer 3,580 3,732 3,700 Total Hours 18,525 18,382 18,350 Village of Mount Prospect VILLAGE CLERK Mount Prospect, Illinois INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM ALL TO: ALL VILLAGE EMPLOYEES FROM: ASSISTANT" VI L LAG E MANAG ER DATE: OCTOBER 16,1998 SUBJECT: MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY! Saturday, October 24 is Make A Difference Day. Make A Difference Day is a nationally recognized event that promotes volunteer community projects. In support of this very important day the Village is cosponsoring a Health Fair to be conducted from 10:00 a.m. — 28.00 p.m. at John Jay School. Coordinated by the Village's Visions Committee, the Health `air will include health screenings, information on health issues/nutrition, fire/police safety as well as entertainment and refreshments. Participating agencies include: Community Family Health Center Life Span • Suburban Cook County Tuberculosis • Holy Family Medical Center • Harper College PLEASE BE A PART OF THIS WORTHWHILE COMMUNITY PROJECT!! PLEASE CALL HUMAN SERVICES AT 870-5640 TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON OCTOBER 24, 1998.