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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1495_001/* iiO MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DECEMBER '12„ 1995 1. CALL T ORDER, Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Gerald L. Farley; Trustees George Clowes, Richard Hendricks, Michaele Skowron, and Irvana Wilks. Absent from the meeting were,-. Trustees Timothy Corcoran and Paul Hoefert. Also present were:, Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David B a hl, Public Works Director Glen Andler, Deputy Public Works Director Sean Dorsey and Communications Administrator Cheryl Pasalic. 11. MINUTES, Acceptance of the Minutes of November 28, 1995. Motion made by Trustee Cl es and Seconded by Trustee Skowr n to approve the Minutes. Trustees Cl es and Wilks requested some modifications to the Minutes,and requested the Minutes be resubmitted at the next meeting for approval. Ill. None. PORT" IVo WELLE'IR'�,,,:,;C""""R,,,,E','E Public Works C irector Glen Andler provided an overview of the RUST findings to date. He stated that the majority of the contract had been completed except for the hydraulic calculations needed to determine proper capacity and to determine if the capacity would affect any proposed solutions. He stated there had been three meetings with the Weller Creek Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee to date. Among the activities of the Committee was a videotaped walk of the Creek from end to end. Thi's walk took place in the Creek bed. It was important to perform this type of review to determine how badly the Creek banks really Frere because the most effective way to view the problems is from the ground-up. Trustees Clowes, "Hendricks and Wilks stated thatTrustee Corcoran has the r n fbringing the r em back for reconsiderar+ rr at the following ing r reebrn on January 2 and are not supporfive of h1s item. Trustee Skowron and Mayor Fadey supported the deferment. 111. ADJQURNMENT There being no further business, the Committee of the Whole meeting was adjourned at 10:54 p.m. ,aspacfully sb� ,, VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mount Prospect, Illinois TOO MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER FROM: WILLIAM J. CONEY, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPM,ENT DATE: JANUARY 4, 1996 Attached is a draft copy of the Central Road Corridor Study for the Village Board's review at the January 9th Comnlittee-of-the-Whole Meeting. This study was prepared by the Planning Division and reviewed and revised by the Plan Commission at several public meetings g. The Central Road Corridor Study is the first of several studies that the PlanninDivision and Plan Commission will be undertaking over the next several years. If adopted, the study would become part of the Village's Comprehensive Plan. The intent of the study is to take a more detailed look at sub -areas within the Village and to suggest actions to address problems that exist in these areas. As I stated,, this report was presented at several public meetings held by the Plan Commission. Notice was given to surrounding property owners to ensure their input on the study. Many modifications were made to the document that incorporated these residents' and business owners' insights. In addon, the Plan Commission has been thoroughly involved with the review of this document and has provided several insights to this draft report. I had previously forwarded an earlier version of this study for the Village Board's review. The attached document has been mod oified to incrporate comments from the public hearings and has been reformatted to include photos and graphics. The Plan Commission and Community Development Department forward the attached document to the Village Board for their review and consideration at the January 9th Committee -of -the -Whole meetin. Members of the Plan Commission and staff will make a formal ♦presentation to the Villae gg Board and look forward to an open discussion regarding this matter. • TABLE OF CONTENTS Pie P CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER FOUR Historical Perspective Problems and Issues CHAPTER TWO Existing Conditions .......# 4 Soils Topography and Drainage... 5 Vegetation Land Use .............. 6 Sewer and water............ 8 Parcel Sizes ........................... 8 Zoning ........................... #,*11 Building Heights ........................ 13 Visual and Aesthetic Elements . * * 4 * * * * * * * v - 13 Transportation ..................... *13 Comprehensive Plan a * 15 CHAPTER THREE Long Range Concept Plan ............ ......... 16 Proposed Zoning ........................ I Proposed Building Heights ................ I Proposed Transportation Improvements ...... I ActionChart EconomicImpact Land Use ............ i .............. 22 Transportation ........ ....... Labor Force ......... # * * Public Right -of -Way Improvements 23 Pedestrian Safety ............................ 23 CHAPTER FIVE Action ............ Land Use and Zoning . . . � . . * . * . . . * * * � * * A * # * * . w 24 Transportation ............................... 25 Public Right -of -Way Improvements ......... 29 Design Guidelines .............. 29 Conclusion ............................... APPENDIX ....... ........ **4,*****w30 811031 In I I IN] I Main St. Looking North Figure I .. � ... w ........ I Edward Hines Lumber Figure 2 ........ � *... * 2 Illinois Range Company Figure ...... 2 Central Park Office Center Figure 4 ....... 2 AM Multigraphics Figure 5 ........... 3 Trade Service Corporation Figure 6 3 Residential Scene Figure 7 ...... * ........... 4 Public Works Facility Figure 8 ................. a 5 Hines Lumber Co. Parkway Figure9 .......... 6 L.J. Keefe Parkway Figure10 *.�4WA.A**W&A& 6 Existing Land Use Map I ...... � ........ 7 Water Distribution System Map 2 9 Sanitary/Storm Sewer Map 3 10 Zoning Districts Map 4 ............ 12 Central Road Landscaping Figure ll 13 Central Road at Cathy Lane Figure 12 13 Average Daily Traffic Counts chart i ......... 14 Central Rd. at US Robotics Figure13 15 Central Rd. at Railroad Crossing Figure 14 e 15 500 W. Central Rd. Office Bldg Figure 15 M Central Rd. Corridor Action Chart Chart 2 - 18 Concept Plan Maps .... 19 US Robotics Drive at Hinz Figure 16 .............. 20 Central Pk. Ofc./Ill. Range Drives Figure 17 . ...... 20 Hines Lumber Driveways Figure 18 . # * * * * * 20 L.J. Keefe Driveways Figure 19 .............. 20 Equalized Assessed Value Chart .. .., . * * * * # a & * & & 21 Central Rd. Railroad Crossing Figure 20 .............. 22 No Sidewalks near Melas Park Figure 21 . . m ...... 23 No Sidewalks West of Cathy Figure 22 . W % 23 New Home of US Robotics Figure 23 24 MPPD Driveway/Pkg. Concept Map 6 25 Millers Ln. Restricted Access Map 7 26 Millers Ln. Access to Central Rd. Figure 24 ......... 26 Vehicle Turn -Around Map 8 26 Concept for Public ROW Imprv. Maps 27 Transportation Improvements Map 10 ........... 28 Central Rd. Data Table 1 .. * * - * * * a * 4 31 Main Street Looking North Figure 1 Background 1995 has ushered in changes regarding some longtime industries located on Central Road between Arthur Avenue and Northwest Highway. AM Multigraphics and Illinois Range have made decisions to suspend their manufacturing operations at their Central Road facilities and operate only office functions in the Village of Mount Prospect. These actions have precipitated the need to study the potential redevelopment or reuse of properties in this section of Central Road in Mount Prospect. Today, Central Road functions as a major east est arterial road through the area. The Central Road area being close to the downtown of Mount Prospect at Northwest Highway and Route 83, was not developed until after the initial settlement of MounE Prospect had been established. The early settlers of Mount Prospect, like many of the other surrounding communities in the Northwest Suburban corridor established homesteads in the early 1830's following the signing of a treaty with the Potawatarnie Indians. A second wave of German immigrants arrived from Hanover, Germany from Central Road Corridor Plan 1 1846 through 1853. In 185 1, Socrates Rand and William Dunton persuaded William Ogden, (former Mayor of Chicago and an organizer of the Illinois Wisconsin Railroad Syndicate) to lay railroad tracks alongside their farmlands in the Des Plaines, Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights area. Once the families had settled, purchased land and divided land claims into farmsteads some turned to early commerce and industry. This took place shortly after Ezra Eggleston recorded the first subdivision of Mount Prospect in 1874 on 140 acres near the •+t He sought to convince the Chicago Northwestern Railway to establish a train stop in order to encourage development. According to local history, Mr. Eggleston named the community Mount Prospect since it was situated on one of Cook County's highest points (on the Tinley Moraine) and because he had "high hopes for his brain child". DqyelQpments in Central Road Corridor Area w, The earlier development of Mount Prospect as a town center formed the basis for development along Central Road located near the Chicago & North Western Railway, One of the first developments in the Central Road corridor took place on the site of the present Edward Hines Lumber Company, starting out as a coal and lumber yard in the 1920s. Another early business that was established adjacent to the coal and lumber yard was the Milburn Bros. Construction Company. They were one of the first builders of residential streets in the area, laying all of the streets in the 1926 Prospect Park Addition developed by Axel Lorinquist. Subsequent developments on these properties have not changed substantially over the years although more recent residential activity has been devoted to major home additions or complete tear down and rebuilding. Since the early 1950's, the Edward Hines Lumber Company has operated on the property originally developed for the earlier coal and lumber yard, while the Milburn Bros. Construction Company was later sold in 1985 to the present L. J. Keefe Tunneling 2 Village of Mount Prospeco Contractors which operates in the same general manner with open storage for drilling equipment on the present property. Residential development in the area took place starting with the Centralwood Subdivision being platted in the late 1920's with some of the first single family homes developed just prior to the Great Depression. Other single family homes were then built on lots in the subdivision following the end of World War 11. Some three flats were also developed immediately adjacent to the railroad right-of-way on Prospect Avenue in this same stretch of Centralwood Subdivision in the late 1940's and early 1950's. ---Post . . . . . . . . ��r Develoy)men__��&__Ama Toward the end of World War II, development activity in the study area accelerated. In 1944, Illinois Range Company established their headquarters in Mount Prospect. As manufacturers of food service equipment, their stainless steel product has served many important clients. McDonald's was one of the first large corporations to seek Illinois Range's Products for their fast food restaurant chain. A new facade and subsequent additions were added in 1964 and 1969 to Illinois Range's operation. At their peak of production they employed 225 people. In 1954, Oscar Mayer Company established an engineering tech center for design and machinery for their sausage making operation at 800 West Central Road. The building was subsequently sold to the current owners of the Central Park Office Center and the space subdivided into a multi -tenant office center in 1964. In 1983, an additional condominium building with six office suites was erected on the �Firoperty for essentially the same type of operation. The principal occupants of the Central Park Office Center Complex are manufacturing representatives znd other small professional office users. Edward Aines Lumber Co. Figure Illinois Range Company Figure 3 Central Park Office Center Figure 4 In the late 1950's. Mount Prospect's largest employer and industry, Charles Bruning, located their headquarter facility for the manufacturing of multilith duplicating, printing and reproduction equipment at the northeast comer of Arthur and Central. With a peak employment of 1,500, they eventually occupied over 40 acres of land and almost 700,000 square feet of building floor area under one roof. In 1990, Charles Bruning was purchased by AM Multigraphics. Other companies that have developed in the Central Road Corridor area include F & S Engraving, Trade Service Corporation (having relocated from Prospect Avenue in 1980) and Hinz Lithographer west of the Public Works facility. wil In the early 1970's a new two story office building was developed on the north side of Central just west of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. This two story office building was developed on a small parcel of under two acres with off-street parking provided at grade. In 1988, the Public Works facility was opened. It was located on a 7 -acre site purchased from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) adjacent to Melas Park. This relocation made room for the redevelopment of the former downtown site for a mixed use residential -commercial project now under construction. Trade Service Corporation in 1992 sought to sell property north of their facility, built in 1980. The property was subsequently rezoned for residential development when it was determined there was not a viable market for industrial development for the property since it had little frontage on Central Road. Kimball Hill successfully rezoned the property for a townhouse development and nine single family homesites. This development was quickly built out and all units sold attesting to the strength of the homeowner market in Mount Prospect. In November 1995, Franklin Partners purchased the AM Multigraphics property and immediately negotiated a fifteen year lease with an option to purchase to U.S. Robotics, a high-tech computer company. AM Multigraphics Figure 5 Trade Service Corporation Figure 6 NOWER W V DI i�� I 1111,� ii� li� qJ *44 9 111111111,1111 �� III, CID] V 4 Village of Mount Prospect Residential Scene Figure 7 The soil characteristics for a property under consideration for development is an important factor in assessing the potential deep site desirability for construction. Soils may present limitations to or require special treatment prior to development. Soil scientist with the Soil Conservation Service conducted a soil survey in part of Cook County and all of DuPage County in 1975. In general, the soils in this area were formed by glacial actions and are representative of till plains or moraines on upland soil areas. These soils, Markham Silt Loam, Ashkum Silty Clay Loam, and Elliott Silt Loam, do not have good drainage potential nor do they have a great deal of bearing strength. The Markham Soils are at a higher elevation than the Ashkum Soils. Markham Soils are rioderately well drained while the Ashkum Soils are poorly drained. of Since the survey was completed in the 1970's, the majority of the corridor area has been developed and the original soils have been altered. Asphalt and structures now cover the underlying soils and surface drainage has been directed off-site into utility systems designed for proper runoff and treatment. The soil which originally reflected moderate or even severe limitations to development has since been engineered to support urban development. For example, the bas soil was replaced with stronger fill materials an drainage was directed into storm sewers or to on -sit s detention ponds. Businesses in the Central Roa I corridor have developed on property with margin s 'Is but have been modified structurally creatin ol Ll sound properties for development. The soils map shows these modified soils as "urban land" reflecting soils that had been engineered to accept an urban type development. Since much of the property on the north side of Central Road was already developed by ® the urban land classification represents a substantial area of soils already modified for residential or business development. Prior to construction, it is likely that these "urban land" soils reflected these soil types of the adjoining undisturbed properties. It is important to remember that the soils in the area have already been modified to accommodate urban development of *industry and residential subdivisions. Prior to development, soil borings, are recommended in conjunction with an engineering analysis to determine the soil characteristics and conditions. Soils that are characterized by flooding, shrink -swell potential, low bearing strength and high water tables should be avoided if at all possible for any type of urban development. These limitations can, however, be modified with special engineering techniques. The land elevation from Arthur Avenue at Central Road is approximately seven (7) feet higher than Northwest Highway at Central Road. The difference in elevation is even more dramatic when measured further north on private property. Here a difference of nearly 20 feet can be seen from Lancaster and Henry (highest point in the area) to the private property of the 500 West Central Road office building. Other portions of the corridor area are generally gently sloping with no outstanding features except for the Weller Creek drainage basin. Prior to 19807 the Central Road Corridor study area had nearly 49% of an approximate 181 acres classified as open or undeveloped land. The bulk of the undeveloped land (74 acres), is contained ill Melas Park and is controlled by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Melas Park is bordered by Mount Prospect Public Works facty and AM Multigraphics to the west and the Centralwood residential subdivision to the east. Another 8 acres was undeveloped until 1980 when Trade Service Publications built on property fronting on Central Road between Central Park Office Center on the east and the residential development of Centralwood Subdivision to the west. Melas Park has been regraded to provide for soccer activity and other special events, such as, the Mount Prospect Lions Club 4th of July carnival on the east portion of the property near Central Road. Public Works Facility Figure 8 The federal flood mapping shows Melas Pa esignated as Zone C which is outside of the ffloo prone hazard area. However, where Weller Creek' restricted by residential development south of Centrc Road, there is a greater potential for flooding. Thii condition is reflected in the flood mappin information from the Federal Emergenc,, Management Agency (FEMA) Agency which shows this area designated Zone A indicating a 100 year flood hazard occurrence. The Central Road Corridor study area has no natural vegetation left in the non-residential built-up areas that hasn't already been altered through development. There is a small grove of trees remaining on the north portion of Melas Park that remain from natural growth prior to development of the surrounding areas. This grove has been incorporated into the recreational plan for the balance of Melas ®a currently under development. N7=11 Fa I "Itm 3� \ �. ..,,UWA, � E fias s_ Ll s r ¢A-1 t IRt Qv g p5mumomw WW� ED Central Road Co idoA .r; EXISTING LAND USE E) LEGEND I. U.S. ROBOTICS 2. HINZ LITHOGRAPHICS 3. MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC WORKS 4. F & S ENGRAINING Single Family Residence 5. MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT (POP SHOP) Multi -Family Residence 6, TRADE SERVICE CORPORATION _ Commercial 7. CENTRAL PARK OFFICE CENTER Office 8. ILLINOIS RANGE COMPANY nd_ 9. L.J. KEEFE TUNNELING CONTRACTORS nstituti s 1 10. EDWARD HINES LIMBER CO, -�� _ _ 11. 500 W. CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING Central Road Corridor Plant 7 61: z7gim Water Distrib!gfl 0-51 11 The area is serviced b. 811 to 10 water mains for non-residentia development with a 6" watermain serving thi residential Centralwood Subdivision. Trunk lines ii the Centralwood Subdivision increase to 10 whili the watermain increases to 12" at the east end of thi corridor area near Hines Lumber and interconnects b■ a 12 watermain at Northwest Highway. To bi efficient, a water distribution system should bi looped so that no dead ends are created. A ■$■®e system requires less maintenance because constan water flow is maintained through the system an4 prevents rusting. Recent developments of the Kimball Hill/Millers Station residential area have incorporated a looped watermain system which ties into the C`,$$e. . ` distribution system to the west and the existing watermain area to the east. The utility system of water, sanitary and ston-n sewer appears to be adequate in the area. As new fevelopments are considered, efforts should be made to size the utilities consistent with the existing network. Looping of watermains should be expanded as necessary for most efficient operation and maintenance of adequate water pressure for both domestic andcom*cerci.-A&Yrc�.����� Saaqft�rm 2\ \§ - The infrastructure system of sewers in the Central Road corridor dates back to the late 1920s. At that time the storm and sanitary sewers were combined into one underground service system. A combined system with service lines of 12 to 15 inches in diameter serves the res-idential properties increasing to an 18 inch combined sewer outfall to Weller Creek. Since then all subdivisions north and south of Central from CanDota west have incorporated a separate sanitary and a separate ston'n sewer system to service the needs of both residential and non-residential uses in the corridor study -area. The storm and sanitary sewer drainage follows the Weller Creek basin flowing south and easterly to points where the sanitary and storm waters can be treated in the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Filtration Plant located near Oakton and Elmhurst Roads in Des Plaines, near the Northwest Tollway. A 60 inch ston'n sewer interceptor is located on the north side of Central Road running easterly from Arthur to the Weller Creek area just west of Weller Lane. Separate 30 inch and 21 inch sanitary sewers drain easterly from Arthur to the Weller Creek basin while combined sanitary and storm sewers drain westerly from the Centralwood Subdivision to Weller Creek in 15 to 24 inch sewer lines. There are 13 non-residential properties on the nort] side of Central in the corridor study area. The parcel cover a wide range in size. AM Multigraphics is thi largest covering 41 acres while the smallest, i recently acquired property by the Mount Prospec Park District ■located next to Melas Park, is unde one-half of an acre. By dropping the largest ani smallest parcel, the average size parcel drop dramatically to 3.39 acres. Presently, more than 600/ of the existing non-residential parcels are two acre, or more in size. The two uses having significan outdoor storage yards namely, L. J. Keefe an( Edward Hines Lumber are on parcels that are smal and affected dramatically by the angledrailroa right-of-way at their north boundary. i Other non-residential uses on the north side of Central in the area include a two story office building at 500 West Central Road containing approximately 1.57 acres and 24,400 square feet of office space. The property is difficult to lease because of the design of the structure which provides the main portion of parking underneath the building at grade. The clearance for vehicles is under 7 feet making deliveries difficult for occupants of the office building. Hines Lumber occupies approximately 1.93 acres while their neighbor to the west, L. J. Keefe occupies approximately 2.43 acres. Illinois Range has 200 foot frontage and $® acres while Central Park Office Center, a small multi -office center, located to the west of Illinois Range has 260 foot frontage and 3.45 acres containing 34,000 square feet of leasable space. Any future clustering or redevelopment of parcels should take these factors into consideration and maximize the size of parcels for greater flexibility in building layout and access controls to the property. 9 0 500 1000 AN AL -T 1 4 a to, aW.1 VtLI!1! 11'�Iqlv:44111-80 - I•-flitas I LEGEND Immenswevesm Watermain V-80 (i Inkas odlerwiw Oki") Central Road Corridor Plan 9 M IJI I ON HbG * 6: Lit 21 _LLLL �c �YiuoYl���� 0 Storm Serape The Central Road corridor area is characterized by a mixture of industrial, conservation- recreation and single family to multiple family zoning reflecting the preponderance of existing development. A large portion of the 1-1 Light Industrial zoned property located in the study area is concentrated at thp west end which incorporates AM Multigraphics, Commonwealth Edison and Ameritech all having frontage on Arthur Avenue. The smaller developments zoned industrial are Hinz Lithographers and F & S Engravers fronting on Central Road. The Melas Park area has been reclassified as conservation -recreation and could in the future include the former Pop Shop recently purchased by the Mount Prospect Park District. The residential development on the north side of Central Road contained in the three block area known as Centralwood Subdivision is zoned R -A for the single family detached development. This three block area adjacent to the railroad right-of-way is zoned R-3, reflecting the development of multiple family buildings in the area. Recently, Millers Station development was rezoned R-2, Attached Single Family Residential, reflecting the townhouse development recently completed. The balance of the property to the east having frontage on Central Road to the intersection of Northwest Highway is zoned I- 1, Light Industrial. The zoning of parcels on the south side of Central Road, adjacent to the study area, reflect single family development and are zoned R- 1. Westbrook School located adjacent to Weller Creek has been classified as Con servation -Recreation consistent with the most recent changes in the Zoning Ordinance. The business properties located on the west side of WaPella reflect a business classification of B- I which permits medical and small office development. The Central Road frontage between WaPella and HiLusi is zoned R-3 reflecting the apartment development existing at these locations. Since zoning is the primary tool used to implement long-range planning policy, a reexamination of the existing zoning classifications on property in the corridor area will need to be made in order to consider any other type of development, especially those including mixed use development. There are two parcels on the south side of Central Road in the immediate area that are legal non -conforming uses in relationship to their zoning. One is the Central Village Apartment Complex located at the east end of Whitegate Drive abutting the residential properties and office building on the west side of WaPella zoned R- 1. Additionally, a small parcel at the southeast comer of Central and WaPella is zoned R-3. This 50 foot lot contains a small office building. RA Singh ramily Kesicience t t Ltrntt_ea InQUStrial R2 Attached Single Family Residence CR Conservation/Roc mat ion R4 Multi -Family Residence Ar ngton Heights Zoning *PL Public Lands 'B2 C3enail Business CR *R l One Family Dwelling *B4 Limited Service District *B1 Business - Limited Retail *M2 Limited Manufacturing ING TON -IG- HT RIM 0 BHT R3 Ell Jim- I _ e Building Heights With some exceptions, the non-residential buildings in the study area are one-story in height. The one- story height may vary as much as 10 feet depending upon the type of construction and use the building is serving. For example, AM Multigraphics has a much higher single story height than does a single story office or commercial type use. Several of the industrial uses have office facties that occupy a second floor. These include AM Multigraphics, Commonwealth EdisonAmeritech, Hinz Lithographers, Public Works facility, Illinois Range and L. J. Keefe. Additionally, the office building at 500 West Central is designed as a raised two story building with parking below and at grade. Depending upon the type of land use that might be contemplated in a redevelopment of the area, multiple stories could conceivably be developed on some of the parcels in the future. The maximum building height in the zoning classifications for industrial and low density apartments would permit up to three stories in height unless a planned unit development or conditional use was sought to provide additional height. Central Rd. Landscaping Figure 11 The Central Road corridor contains a mixture of lanii use types. The character of the south side of Central Road is high quality single family residential and attractively landscaped low-rise apartment and condominium development. The Centralwood Subdivision is located on the north side of Central Road between Kenilworth and Lancaster Avenue. Centralwood is a mature single family detached development with attractive landscaping and shade tree lined streets developed from the late 1920s to present. Central Rd. at Cathy Lane Figure 12 Development of non-residential properties in the Central Road corridor have a very disjointed visual image in that each business was allowed to develop absent any landscape -ordinance requirements that would tend to unify these developments. The Public Works Department, in cooperation with the Chicago and Northwestern, Railway and METRA have added attractive landscape materials in the railroad right-of- way adjacent to Northwest Highway. This has, in great measure, helped to screen the uses, such as the Hines Lumber Company storage yard and the L. J. Keefe Tunneling Contractors storage. The public right-of-way landscaping progra undertaken by the Village's Forestry Division helpelo 0 to unify the visual appearance of the south side of th Central Road corridor. However, there are places 0 the north side of Central, close to Northwest Hi hw 9 w that are void of any landscaping in the public righ of -way. I Transportation Trans -it ayAgm - The primary means of transportation within the corridor is by private vehicle. The exception is the commuter bus service offered by PACE for several multi -family developments at the western edge of the corridor. The Dana Point Condominium Development and Central Park East Apartments are served by PACE Route No. 694 which operates in the A.M. and P.M. peak periods piding service to the train station. The bus service rovi offers five routes in the morning and in the evening peak hours and takes approximately 12 minutes in each direction. The aff ival times at the Mount Prospect station are scheduled to coincide with in- bound .otrain service to the Chicago Loop and to Barrington. The bus route circulates through the Dana Point and Central East Apartment Complex travelling cast on Central Road from Arthur Avenue 'to Prospect Avenue then making a loop around Main Street, Milburn, and Elmhurst Avenue for a return trip in the evening. Commuters board the bus in the evening at Evergreen Avenue and Main Street. PACE is not expecting to expand bus service at this point unless other developments would cause them to the transportation needs of residents or employees in the immediate area. Roadway Nelwg)rk - The Central Road corridor is served primarily by streets that fall into two functional classifications. Central Road and Northwest Highway are classified as major arterial roadways. Busse Road is classified as a secondary arterial. It dead ends at Central Road but serves the area south through Elk Grove Village and Bensenville as a major arterial becoming Route 83 south of Oakton . Earlier comprehensive plans indicated Busse Road as a potential for a future extension to Northwest Highway. This option however was eliminated when the Mount Prospect Public Works facility was developed, blocking any possible extension of Busse Road north to Northwest Highway. Arthur Avenue, the western boundary of the corridor study area, is classified as a local collector from Central to Northwest Highway. WeGo Trail is also designated as a local collector running north and south from Central to Lincoln Street. Central Road provides the major point of access for all of the properties in the corridor study area. It is four -lane and carries a relatively high volume of traffic and a posted speed limit of 40 m.p.h. west of Busse Road and 35 m.p.h. east of Busse Road. The roadway is under Cook County's jurisdiction. Driveway access is generally unrestricted while on - street parking is prohibited. Stretches of Central Road contain single family detached dwelling with direct driveway access and on the south side the single family detached dwellings back up to Central Road and have driveway access from local streets. The three block Centralwood Subdivision has single family homes that front directly onto Central Road. Traffic C, ij,--) tons - The State of Illinois, Illinois ,Q,11d Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Cook County Highway Departments periodically conduct traffic volume counts for vehicles moving past a location during a specified period of time. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) is useful for making general comparisons of existing traffic flows. Each AD'I" figure represents a total number of vehicles 14 Village of Mount Prospect traveling in both directions on a given section of roadway during a 24 hour period. Traffic is moderately heavy in the corridor area. In 1990, Cook County traffic counts for Central Road at Northwest Highway (East) show a volume of 15,600 vehicles during a 24 hour period. The ADT count for northwest bound traffic on Northwest Highway at Central Road was 17,100 vehicles and increased to 19,300 in 1995. Busse Road at Central had a volume of 18,700 vehicles in 1990. The accompanying bar chart compares the difference in traffic volumes in or near the Central Road corridor for 1978 through 1995. (Special traffic counts were taken on Arthur Ave. in 1986 indicating a count of 9,500 vehicles at Central Road.) CENTRAL ROAD CORRIDOR Annual Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Counts =P 40 1 D,UUU 0 1978 1980 1986 1990 1995 Year Busse Rd. at Central S) 83 at Central (N) NW H Central (SE) —*—Central at NW Hwy (E) -SIE--$3_,Ma- Hwy (S) -4—Central at 83 (E) LOCATION 1978 1980 1986 1990 1995 Busse Rd. at Central(S) i 2-1 goo 1,612-00 18,740 83 at Central (N) 27,1400 241500 21,1300 NW Hwy at Central (SE) 18,200 20.4000 17,100 19,300 Central at NW Hwy (E) 17-fi00 15,600 161000 83 at NW Hwy (S) 19*900 22,000 26,140 20,1400 26,300 Central at 83 (E) 1,3j800 14,700 16,700 NW Hwy at 83 (E) 19,000 -20,1500 17,100 19,300 Central at Busse (E) 19, wo, CHARTI Central Rd. at US Robotics Figure 13 The traffic volume counts reflect available data froll 1978 through 1995. During some time periods traffi counts were not taken making comparison of chang, difficult. Fluctuations in traffic counts from one-timl, period to another, may have been affected bi protracted road construction projects, land changes, shifts in vehicular travel patterns ano methodology. It will be beneficial to have accurate traffic counts for Central Road especially at the signalized intersections from Arthur Avenue to Northwest Highway in order to determine the existing capacity of Central Road in relationship to the redevelopment of the AM Multigravhics site and its neighboring industry --- Hinz Lithograph. The traffic counts, however, should be done by Franklin Partners and U.S. Robotics (property owners and lessee of AM Multigraphics site) under close coordination with Village staff as part of their proposed redevelopment plan. The busiest periods of traffic flow occur in thii moming and evening peak hours between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and in the evening between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. An element that greatly increases the congestion level on Central Road is the grade crossing *interruptions caused by the commuter and freight traffic on the METRA and Chicago Northwestern Railway lines. During the peak period operation, vehicular traffic often backs up west of Cathy Lane for eastbound morning rush hour. This backup is further complicated by the fact that Prospect Avenue and WaPella Avenue traffic enter into the intersection just west of the tracks near Northwest Highway and Central Road. The synchronization of the traffic lights at Prospect Avenue, Central Road and Northwest Highway have from time to time been adjusted to improve traffic flow at this intersection. Evening peak hour traffic backs up east to Mai Street at Central,large part due to the delay caused by the grade crossing at Central an Northwest Highway. I Central Rd. Railroad Crossing Figure 14 - In addition to the above mentioned roadway network, there are a number of tie-ins to the Village's bicycle route system along the corridor. None of the bike routes operate on Central Road but do cross Central Road at Hatlen Avenue and Weller Lane. These connecting points provide access to Melas Park via Weller Lane and Hatlen Avenue to other areas in the residential portions of South Mount Prospect and Comprehensive Plan The most recent revision of the Comprehensive Plan of Mount Prospect was completed and published in November, 1994. The Generalized Land Use Plan shows the Central Road Corridor with a mixture of land uses reflecting the development character of both the north and south sides of Central Road from Arthur Avenue to Northwest Highway. The Generalized Land Use Plan needs to be modified to reflect the Millers Station Development as a townhouse and single family development. Other changes to the Generalized Land Use Plan should show Edward Hines Lumber as heavy commercial or retail and the office building of 500 W. Central Road- zs general commercial off -ice. The Public Works arage is classified instituti 9 ion and Melas Park community regional open spac Multi -family residential medium density i designated for the two and three flats in thl Centralwood Subdivision, the Central Par Apartments and apartment development East o Wapella on the South side of Central Road. Th majority of frontage on the South side of Centr Road reflects the single family designation consisten with the development with this area. A I KAI W I X 19M V of I 1 0- 500 W. Central Rd. Office Bldg. Figure 15 Proposed Land Use The existing industrial uses are in a state of flux with Trade Service Corporation and Illinois Range both abandoning or scaling back their manufacturing operations at their facilities on Central Road. Trade Service Corporation may be moving their operation depending upon a successful sale of the building and property to a new user. Efforts should be made to retain the industrial use of both of these facilities by working closely with the property owners and their brokers to give assistance wherever possible. The employment base provided by these industrial users is beneficial to the Village and therefore, every effort should be made to replace them. It is anticipated that the balance of the industrial uses in the corridor area would not change their principal activities. A Commgmalmffice - The Edward Hines Lumber Company located between the 500 West Central Office Building and L. J. Keefe Tunneling Contractors on the north side of Central would remain as a heavy commercial/industrial use. The office facilities of Central Park Office Center, 500 West Central Office Building, the medical clt'nic and small professional office building on the south side of Central on WaPella should remain as office building uses. Residential - No additional residential development is anticipated in the Central Road corridor. The existing multiple family is well maintained while the single family residential areas both north and south of Central in the corridor area are generally in excellent physical condition. Overview (Goals and Objectives) Refer to Action Chart, Page 18 Proposed Zoning There are a few minor adjustments that should be made to the existing zoning in the Central Road corridor. They are as follows: L The former Pop Shop is zoned 1-1 and since the current use is recreational (Mount Prospect Park District) and at the edge of Melas Park, Conservation -Recreation Zoning District is more in keeping with the activity and function of the facility. 2. The Central Park Apartments on the south side of Central Road west of WaPella is a multiple family development. This owner -occupied condominium complex should be changed to R- 3 or R-5 to more accurately reflect the use. 3. The small professional office located at the southeast comer of Central and WaPella should be changed from R-3 to B-1 Office business. Proposed Building Height No buildings developed in the non-residential category in the Central Road corridor currently exceed two stories in height. The zoning classifications limit building height to a maximum of three stories for industrial and commercial uses. Proposed Transportation Improvements Should the AM Multigraphics site be occupied by a major industrial manufacturer with a high employment base, van -pooling should be investigated using PACE assistance in developing a program to reduce the number of employee vehicles on site. There may also be a desire to expand the Route 694 commuter bus service line which now serves the apartment developments on the south side of Central Road in Arlington Heights; these services might b- •. d- eased employment 2-nticipated with a new user at the AM' Multigraphics r4fte. N%WT two "44 To ensure that the future development of under-utilized, blighted and vacant land are utilized to their best poten- tial. CENTRAL ROAD CORRIDOR ACTION CHART Recommended Action I %J I I I %JL%6e L I I %w N.A.AJ I I U I I I I %.o U%., V %,LkJtJ I I I%, I I L %A IV k.1 a I L.Y VJLf'1 T %,CL%,11 "vY%'1kJF `vt11F1%,L1%,11;31Vk, a1a1T%.q_,L1116 St1aLF,,6Y tv LA-,U11L)111W LJFZVU1UP1111Z11L �AJIIIIIIINNIUII W1111 UNbib1l11k1U corridor 1, each corridor I from Community Development Department I To limit the negative impacts of non-residential land Establish design guidelines to suggest solutions for int- Local Planning staff uses on adjacent residential uses through buffering and provement screening rl To eliminate "piece meal" development of parcels in the Encourage private development through land purchase and Village Board corridor through encouragement of comprehensive public improvements. unified development of larger areas. Help to create a system of off-street parking facilities Develop a parking plan to meet the industrial and commer- Private property owners, with assistance from local which serve the needs of the industrial and commercial ciai needs of the corridor Planning and Engineering staff uses within the corridor in a safe and functional fashion Promote and develop a positive appearance in an effort Establish design guidelines for building appearance and Local Planning staff to establish a unified image and a sense of place which massing adjacent to the corridor. Develop plan for public will reinforce and support the commercial, industrial improvement within Central Road right-of-way. and residential activities along the corridor Promote development activities that are compatible with Develop list of uses consistent with zoning and compatible Economic Development Commission with assistance adjaceift uses to desirable existing development from Community Development Department Help to ensure a safe and effective traffic circulation Prepare transportation plan to address problem and issues Local, State transportation agencies system which accommodates the variety of traffic of the corridor movements serving the land uses in the corridor I I I ED Central Road Corrl*doA C V) 0 Q 500 t OOD GREGORY S7 PROPOSED CONCEPT PLAN (D LEGEND ED Single Family Residence Multi -Family Residence Commercial Office Industry 'f Institutional/School Conservation/Recreation � I A � _ low Um . .. .� MAP 5 Central Road Corridor Plan 19 Access control improvements., especially in the area least of Cathy Lane to the railroad tracks, are recornmended. Joint driveway access points between adjoining non-residential properties should be studied carefully with a goal to reduce the number of driveway openings onto Central Road in this section. US Robotics Drive at Hinz Figure 16 Central Pk. Ofc./111 Range Drives Figure 17 Special attention should be given to the visual aesthetics of the area by improving the public right- of-way. Landscaping including street trees, elimination of hard -surface parking areas in the public right-of-way are some improvements that should be considered as a means of "softening" the appearance of the adjacent non-residential development on the north side of Central. Efforts should be made to reduce the number o vehicles parked on public right-of-way behind th curbline in front of the Edward Hines Lumber Company and L. J. Keefe. Portions of the privat I parking lot of Illinois Range and Central Office Par Center also extend into the public ® an should be relocated. Hines Lumber Driveways Figure VY L. J. Keefe Driveways Figure 19 Economic Impact The loss of Illinois Range and Trade Service Corporation in the Central Road corridor represent a loss to the Village of Mount Prospect in both tax base and employment base. It is estimated that, at peak production, these industries employed between 300 to 400 employees. To the extent that these industries cannot be replaced with industries competitive in today's industrial and technical markets, Mount Prospect could stand to lose a portion of the combined assessed value of $2,921,623 for Illinois Range and Trade Service Corporation. The 1993 equalized assessed value for commercial and industrial properties in the Central Road corridor totaled $17,873,000. This represented approximately 4% of the total commercial and industrial equalized assessed value for the Village in 1993. AM Multigraphics has consistently been one of the single largest taxpayers in the Village of Mount Prospect. In 1993, it ranked ninth among the top ten taxpayers in Mount Prospect. A return to the employment levels of the mid -1980's would be desirable for the economic base of the Village. CENTRAL ROAD CORRIDOR PLAN Equalized Assessed Value (1993) (6.7%) Ameritecch (4646%) AM Multigraphics 3.7%) Commonwealth Edison • YA 01 1& 10 1 W Central Road ("orridor Nan 2- 1 22 Village ot'Mount 110rospect Central Rd Railroad Crossing Figure 20 The problems and issues can be broken into several categories of land use, transportation, labor force, public right-of-way improvements and pedestrian safety. Initially issues were identified by staff and reviewed with the Plan Commission at workshop sessions. A public information meeting was held on October I Ith. Through the use of the public information meeting, property owners including residence and business owners were invited to attend a Plan Commission meeting to help identify the problems and issues confronting the Central Road corridor. As a result of this meeting, a more comprehensive list of problems and issues was developed. These problem and issue areas were broken into subject headings and enumerated as follows: AM Multigraphics property is best suited for manufacturing as compared with warehousing activity, since the ceilings are not high enough for warehousing operations as practiced today. The impacts of a thriving manufacturing operation on the AM Multigrapbics site must be addressed including vehicular access and the personal service needs large employment force of up to 2,000 people. Transportation Backing out onto Central Road from adjacent driveways of single family homes. # Need for a more positive traffic control at Millers Lane. 0 Difficult left turn for westbound Central road traffic going south on WaPella. 0 Service delivery to 500 West Central Office building difficult due to low clearance and proximity to grade crossing of railroad. 0 Size of vehicles and truck access to businesses 0 Future railroad siding delivery to business 0 Trade Service property traffic access - present and future problems 0 How will full capacity development of AM Multigraphics property affect traffic? Is there possibility for PACE bus service expansion - or van pooling? Labor Force Impacts associated with a thriving manufacturing operation with full employment of up to 2,000 employees Public Right -of -Way Improvements 0 Better defmed curb -cut access for driveways onto Central Road 0 Improve right-of-way landscaping/facade of buildings 0 Business parking on public right-of-way should be minimized or eliminated Pedestrian Safety Lack of pedestrian access - no sidewalk on south side of Central Road from Weller Creek to Cathy Lane Some sections of sidewalks too close to curbline for pedestrian safety No Sidewalks Near Melas Park Figure 21 No Sidewalks West of Cathy Figure 22 Central Road Corridor Plan 23 M W 9 DI R II 1.4 Village of Mount Prospect New Home of US Robotics Figure 23 Land Use and Zoning The 41 acre AM Multigraphics site has been purchased by Franklin Partners. They have recently leased the majority of the building space to U.S. Robotics, a major high-tech computer modeni and data communication manufacturer. The buildings will undergo extensive remodeling and/or reconstruction to suit the needs of this growing manufacturer. With a workforce expected to grow to 2,000 employees over the next two to three years, U.S. Robotics will become the largest manufacturer and employer in Mount Prospect. The infusion of new capital will be certain to add a significant increase to the Village's tax base. Even as manufacturing retums with U.S. Robotics adding a new vitality to the AM Multigraphics site, there will be other issues that will need to be addressed that are enumerated in other sections of this report. FIF,etailed studies by property owner and U.S. Robotics should include an analysis of vehicular movements to and from work, public transit service needs and the possible positive spin-off effect for nearby businesses to satisfy the personal service needs of a large employment base. Special consideration should be given to adjacent businesses. Except for commuter bus service (Route 694), regular bus service is not available on Central Road. ACTION STEP: PACE should be asked to study the expansion of bus service in the Central Road corridor when U.S. Robotics., Illinois Range, and Trade Service Corporation increase their labor force. Van pooling may be an appropriate alternative for the large U.S. Robotics facility depending upon the size of the labor force and the percent of those workers seeking public transportation or van pooling for their work trip. As employment increases with U.S. Robotics workforce in the future,, traffic volumes on Arthur Avenue can be expected to increase. The number of employees seeking to go north to Northwest Highway or arrive to work from Northwest Highway onto Arthur Avenue are faced with two signalized intersections and a grade crossing between home and the work place. Efforts should be made to work with the Village of Arlington Heights and the Illinois Department of Transportation to seek a realignment of Arthur Avenue to Northwest Highway instead of the present alignment. There are a few minor adjustments that should be made to the existing zoning in the Central Road corridor. ACTION STEPS: I Change the I- I Industrial classification covering the fon-ner Pop Shop and currenA Mount Prospect Park District facility at the edge of Melas Park to Conservation - Recreation which is more in keeping with the activity and function of the facility. 2. Change the Central Park Apartments on the south side of Central Road west of WaPella from single family special use to multiple family consistent with the character and type of housing. This is a owner -occupied condominium complex for seniors 50 years and older. 3. Change the current zoning from R-3 Multiple Family to B -I for the small professional office located at the southeasl comer of Central and WaPella. Transportation During rush hour periods, westbound Central Road traffic seeking to make lef) turns south onto WaPella sometimes cause severe backups from WaPella east to the railroad. ACTION STEP: This unsafe traffic situation may warrant a posted no -left turn during rush hour periods. Further review by the Safety Commission is recommended. Mt. Prospect Park District has converted thm former "Pop Shop" for park maintenanci and recreation programming. Access t I Central Road is awkward and parkin inadequate. Close the west driveway and connect a 11eW drive to the main access drive for Nlelas Park. Provide a drop off area and add off- street parking spaces west of facility. (See d iagrarn) MPPD Driveway/Parking Concept MAP 6 It is important for the current operation of the Edward Hines Lumber Company that the railroad siding continue to provide access for lumber product rail deliver�,. If the rail siding were to be eliminated, approximately 30% of their himber products would have to be delivered over the road adding yet more turning movements into a driveway that is shared bY customer traffic as well as lumber delivery. ACTION STEP: Efforts should be made to investigate the possibility of product consolidation on site and separate driveway access for ILIniber delivery on the west side of the building, while maintaining the easterly drive primarily fior customer parking. Central lWad Corridor Ilan 25 Several residents on the north side of Central indicated a concern for vehicular turning movements at Millers Lane and Central Road. By installing a raised concrete barrier, oni, ,-,right-hand turns from Central Road t Millers Lane could be made. This woul prevent vehicular movements out of Mille Lane reducing the potential for backups i either direction on Central Road. Cath Lane north of Central could still function a two-way access point. Millers Ln. Access to Central Rd, Figure 24 26 Village Of MOLInt Prospect Trade Service Corporation presently has approximately 82 off-street parking spaces for employees and service delivery. At times, service delivery is difficult since the off-street loading spaces are sometimes blocked with trucks unloading or loading products. Should the Mount Prospect Park District purchase the property for an administrative center and associated recreation activity for the ®, District, careful review should be undertaken to ensure that adequate off-street parking is provided and that anticipated movements to and from the administrative office and recreation facility activities can be safely accommodated within the public right-of- way. A traffic study should be undertaken to estimate the anticipated trips to the proposed Park District facility. Such a study would help to determine whether any acceleration or deceleration or left -turn, lanes are necessary for th e- proposed use. Residents on the north side of Central Road between Kenilworth and Lancaster are confronted with heavy traffic during the peak moming and evening hours. Many are faced with the problem of backing their vehicles onto Central Road presentilig a definite hazard to safe highway conditions. Encourage private property owners to install driveway tum-arounds (see illustration) in order that vehicles leaving private property face Central Road before entering the public roadway. No additional driveways should be added. Vehicle Turn -Around ■ Service delivery to the 500 West Central Office building cannot be made with vehicles that are more than 6 1/2 feet in height ftom grade. This eliminates a maiority of vehicles seeking to make deliveries (United Parcel, Step Vans and larger). Ex" 9 [INIVI V DI 0 Since no additional property can be added to the current site, or no building alteratie , $ by either lowering the grade of the parking area or raising the height of the building, the creation of a small on-site area for short term delivery parking should be investigated by the owner. � ... ._. . . |D EWAL � STREET TREE IMIP- ROVEMIE-NTS MAP $ Centra! Road Corridor Plan 27 Central Road Co idor TRANSPORTATION ULAPROVEMIENTS (D 0 500 1000 GREGORY ST 28 Village of Mount Prospect m" 10 0 WAVArift LEFT TURN LANE 0 DRIVEWAY CLOSED DRIVEWAY ACCESS RESTRICTED ACCESS kamia PAVEMENT WIDENING 'ONE 1 BIKE ROUTIE SIDEWALK [WROVEN(ENTS I Nqbv" Public Right -of -Way Improvements A clearer delineation of driveways will help the traffic safety on Central Road. Driveways need better delineation between Edward Hines Lumber and Illinois Range. An exhibit shows the locations for potential driveway closing and driveway delineations in this portion of Central Road. The attached exhibit also identifies areas for improved landscape in the public right-of- way in this same section of Central Road. Efforts should be made to encourage pedestrian safety and landscaping withm' the public right-of-way. Design Guidelines for Landscaping, Parking Lots, and Pedestrian Areas The Village of Mount Prospect has 'incorporated landscaping standards for public right-of-way improvements that are contained in the Zoning Ordinance which addresses the subject of street tree location at 40 foot intervals. The size and type of street tree is selected by the Forestry Division of the Public Works Department on the basis of appropriateness with regard to width of parkway, location of overhead power lines, growth habits of the tree species and overall effect as it relates to adjacent building facades. Other landscape materials on public right-of-way ar usually limited to grass areas. However, und special circumstances, materials such as interlockin brick pavers or low shrubbery can be considered t either reduce maintenance costs or better def"mi. driveway entrances. This planning document, Central Road Corridor, is the first in a series of corridor reports for the Village of Mount Prospect. The corridor studies are intended as more detailed plans leading to specific actions based upon general ■® principles outlined in the Village Comprehensive Plan. As each corridor study is completed, reviewed by the community, Plan Commission and adopted by the «®- Board, they will become a part of the official Village Comprehensive Plan. These studies may be amended from time to time as in the case of the Comprehensive Plan, giving more detailed guidance for courses of actions outlined in the Action Plan portion of the corridor studies. XMMW � M ! CENTRAL ROAD --oftij.111 1 0 ff- A 100 -k--' ' - - - PARCEL I.D. PARCEL AREj FA -R- -A• --DO- o .T IJ851960 0.40 60J10 0.59 3041920-1 0.22 43,560 0.40 20t038 0.58 2831140 0.19 150,282' 0.23 0.42 105,851 0.12 84,071 0.29 34t412 0.71 3,428t644 11 0.36 -ULOYM-y- "i I'Hinz �hy Mount o _ _ Public !F &S, Engraving Mt. Prospect Park District Trade Service n Central Park Office Center Illinois Range o. a. OfficeL. J. Keefe Pipedrillers Edward Hines Lumber CornPF'.'-V 500 W. Central BuildTOTAL- 10/23/95 E.A.V. 1993 $171,872-6661 Central Road Corridor Flan 31 answered at that meeting. The meeting was a j ed at I 1 -.00 a.m. r, Director of uommunity Development Nrim December 2 1995 THE REGULAR MEE'T'ING OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 27, 1995 HAS BEEN CCET LED . THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 , 1996. AN AGENDA WILL BE SENT PRIOR ............... MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall Thursday, December 14,1995 84*00 A.M. The regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of the Village of Mount Prospect was held on Thursday morning, December 14, 1995 at the Village Hall In the Trustee is W Room, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Il it CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order a18: a.m. by Chairman John Riordan. Members present were: Ben Trapam*, Norman Kurtz, Brian McCarthy, Patricia Biedar and Bruce Gillil . Also present was David Hulseberg, Deputy Director of Community Development. i QE , " MI A motion was made by Bruce Gillllan and seconded by Norman Kurtz to approve the minutes as presented. There was no discussion and the minutes passed unanimously. OLD B11SINE SS Dave Hulseberg provided an update of the current projects. Mr. Hulse erg indicated that US Robotics is moving along very well. A part time staff` person is at US Robotics daily in order to facilitate US Robotics' timeline. Permits to begin workprior toapproved drawings are being allowed. The inspector on site ensures that all worlds confomring to Village Codes and the architect then completes the revised drawings based off of the as -built situation. Stimsonite Corporation will be considered by the Village Board next Tuesday evening for a conditional use permit. There is strong support from the Chamber of Comm erce throughout the business community to allow Stimsonite to locate *in the Kensington Busmess Center. Home Depot iif mug ffco-4'0is openandnm. Jewel is under nstruction. Bui* lang plans have been received for General Cinema and there is a flurry of activity, occurring. LiEW USI SS. Under the 1996 Economic Development Program budget, $25,000 has been approved. That money is to be expended as follows: $10,000 - Production of a video - $ 2,500 - Production of an economic development diskette $ 7,500 - Advertisement $ 5,000 - Attendance at Trade Shows and Seminars ..... . .... Economic Development Commi'ssi*on Page 3 indicated that a number of companies are losers in. terms of how they have done this holiday season. But the next two weeks will really determine the total sales figures. The inclement weather that we've had 'in the past several weeks has really dampened retail sales. Chairman xi rd maicated that the next meeting will be held on February 8th, at 8:00 a.m. This is the second Thursday of the week. No members indicated'Any problems with this. There was a motion to adjourn by Pat Big seconded by Ben Trapani. The motion passed unanimously, Respectively submi*fted, Deputy Director of Co Devie-t ..... ...... . . . ... ...