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MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
OCTOBER 19, 1996
Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Present at the
meeting were: Mayor Gerald L. Farley; Trustees Timothy Corcoran, Richard
Hendricks, Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron, and Irvana Wilks. Trustee Clowes
arrived at 7:36 p.m. Also present were: Village Manager Michael Janonis,
Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, PublicWorks Director Glen Andler, Deputy
Public Works Director Sean Dorsey and Village Engineer Jeff Wulbecker.
MINUTES,
Acceptance of the Minutes of September 26, 1995.
Hoefert and Seconded by Trustee Wilks to approve
accepted. Trustee Corcoran abstained.
None.
Motion made by Trustee
the Minutes. Minutes were
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Mayor Gerald Farley provided general introduction of this topic. He stated the
Village Board has previously rejected the original plan proposed by IDOT. This
rejection was made in March of 1994 through a letter sent directly to Illinois
Department of Transportation. Since that rejection by the Village Board, the
Village staff has worked with State elected officials and IDOT to get the roadway
revised to a point where it would minimize disruption and impact on the
community. He is requesting the Village Board come to some type of consensus
by the end of the meeting in order to provide direction to the staff to further direct
the project with IDOT.
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Vlllag�e Manager Janonis stated,that after, the Village Board rejection, staff entered
x,imately 18 months. Staff focused
Into exten's"I've disouss"ons w,,h*ch lasted appro,
on im, constructin,g the roadway at the same time
provin,g the road'way �and re
minimizing the impact on the residents and the taking of right-of-way of residents
along the Route. The total cost of the project has been reduced from
approximately,$7 million to $4 million.
Patrick Pechinck, IDOT Project Engineer, spoke. He stated there has been
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extensive open dialogue between the Village staff and IDOT to come to this
revised plan which is to be presented tonight. He stated that assuming the Village
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Board approves the revised plan, IDOT will designate this as a priority project and
will attempt to get funding for the project as early as 1997, if possible.
Christopher Snyder, ID ' OT Project Manager, spoke. He stated this project was
originally envisioned in the 1989s. However, funding limitations at that time limited
the en-gineering necessary for this project to proceed. The roadway has basically
outlived its useful life and is in bad need of reconstruction. The focus of the
improvements will be to improve traffic flow and safety. Mr. Snyder provided a
general overview of the original plan as submitted by IDOT to the Village Board
in 1994. He then provided a general overview of the revised plans which have
been submitted for the Village Board to review this evening. Among the items
revised:
Golf Road intersection with Route 83 has been redesigned to eliminate the
dual left turn lanes as originally proposed.
2. There will be four 11 -foot lanes compared to, the previous five 12 -foot lanes.
Left turn lanes will be installed at Lonnquist and Council Trail.
3. The center line of the roadway has been shifted east or west to minimize
the right-of-way necessary for the improvement and to include some
parkway between the road and the sidewalks.
4. The barrier islands as previously proposed at Pine and Wille have been
eliminated.
5. The roadway will match the current parkway which exists at Prospect
Avenue.,
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6. The access to Milburn will be restricted to right -in and right -out only.
7. Tree removal has been reduced from approximately 75% to an estimated,
47%. However, it is assumed that some trees will be removed in addition
to the 47% due to possible damage to the root systems during the
construction process.
8., Right-of-way is needed from only four properties compared to the previous
needs of the original plan.
He further stated that it would be their intention to keep one lane open in either
direction, however, in order to speed the project along, he would recommend a
detour be implemented for southbound traffic and one lane north remain open
during the construction phase. He felt that with the detour in place, the vast
majority of the work could be completed within one construction season. He also
stated that business access would be maintained during the construction process.
General comments of the Village Board members included the following items:
A discussion ensued concerning the type of material to be used; whether it was
concrete or blacktop. A discussion concerning the time frame of the project and
possible detours during paving operations. Some Board members requested IDOT
consider restricting truck traffic during the construction phase. Board members
were also concerned about business access during the construction phase. A
concern was raised relating to the shifting of the roadway center line.
IDOT representative Chris Snyder responded to these questions by stating that in
all likelihood, some truck detours would be necessary due to the limited width of
the single lane open during the construction phase. Also, the shifting of the center
line is so minor, he felt that typical drivers would not notice the change.
Tom Gallanis, 606 can -Do a, spoke. He stated that he feels this proposed revised
proposal is a done deal and he does not see how safety will be improved by this
improvement.
Manager Janonis stated that staff would not have brought this proposal forward
without extensive discussion in an attempt to address issues which the Board had
previously discussed in 1994.
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Serena Allen, 419 South 1 -Oka, stated she is a new resident and feels that the
State's overall goal is to increase traffic on this street and has concerns that there
may be plans to increase the speed on the street after the construction is
completed.
IDOT responded that in order to increase traffic, there would have to be an
increase in the number of lanes to handle more vehicles.
ManagerJanonis stated that the 30 mile -per -hour speed limit has been determined
to be adequate by the Village and IDOT and a consideration for lowering the
speed further would not be possible without an IDOT study showing the need for
the reduction. He stated the Village has implemented a significant speed
enforcement effort along Route 83 over the past 18 months and has written over
200 tickets for speeding.
Conrad Majoeski, 206 Orchard, spoke. He felt the trees along the street were a
nice feature, unique to Mount Prospect, and encouraged as many trees be saved
as possible.
Thomas Gallanims, Sr, 606 Can-Dota, spoke. He felt that too much time was spent
reviewing the original plan to the audience in order to enhance the value of the
revised plan.
Arthur McKay, 505 South Wille, spoke. He wanted to confirm that the traffic lights
would be improved and the timing improved to improve traffic flow.
Dan Sullivan, 502 South Pine, spoke. He asked when Route 83 north of U.S. 14
would be reconstructed. He also requested that IDOT consider reducing speed
north of U. S. 14 also. He stated that he is not supportive of any improvements
to the intersection of Rand, 83 and Kensington.
IDOT stated there are ' no plans in their five-year time frame to even study Route
83 north of U. S. 140
Edith Wilson, 907 South Elmhurst, spoke. She stated that she has seen an
increase in truck traffic over the years and is concerned about the size of the
trucks using the road. She stated that she has seen 22 -wheel trucks utilizing the
road and feels that such large trucks would damage the pavement and shorten its
life.
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KenWalter, 318 South Wille,, spoke. He stated that the Village Board appears to
have addressed many of the items that came out of the original Public Hearing.
However, he still would request the Police Department enforce the speed limit and
weight restrictions aggressively on Route 83. He also' requested School Zone
Speed Limit signs be considered to be placed around St. Raymond's School.
Georgia Malone, 606 South Elmhurst, spoke. She stated that she is a new
resident to Mount Prospect and urges the Village Board to reconsider the revised
Plan. She stated that she wanted to live in a mature town and this change to this
street would alter her image of Mount Prospect. She felt that the cars are
currently going too fast on the street now and the improvements will further
increase the speed.
June O'Donohue, Five West Orchard Place, spoke. She requested the, Village
Board and IDOT consider changing the numbered State Route designation from
Route 83 to another roadway.
Mayor Farley read a letter into the record from George Risler, One East Milburn.
He stated that Mr. Risler was instrumental in garnering the petition opposing the
plan as originally proposed by IDOT and is satisfied with the revised plans as
proposed by IDOT at this time.
Mayor Farley polled the Village Board members to determine their support of the
revised plan as submitted by IDOT.
Trustee Wilks stated she is supportive of the revised plan.
Trustee Corcoran stated that he still has concerns about business access and
would encourage I DOT to make sure the road is constructed to have a 40 -year life
span. He is supportive of the revised plan as submitted,
Trustee Hoefert stated he is supportive of the revised plan even though he wished
Route 83 was not going through the middle of town, he felt this is the least
obtrusive plan possible.
Mayor Farley stated that he is supportive of the revised plan.
Trustee Hendricks stated he is supportive of the revised plan.
Trustee Clowes, stated he is supportive of the revised plan, however, he would
request a review of left -turn restrictions at unsignalized intersections.
Trustee Skowron stated she is supportive of the revised plan also,
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Consensus o -T' the Village Board was to direct staff to draft appropriate documents
to 1130T supporting the Revised Plan as approved by the Village Board including
the comments and concerns the Board brought'up as part of the construction
phase,
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Village Manager Janonis reminded th
scheduled for October 14 at 9:00 a.m.
Make a Difference Day is scheduled
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. audience that Coffee with Councl is
at the Village Hall. He also stated that
for October 28 at Evergreen Park in
Trustee Wilks stated that she has concerns about the revenue sharing of the
Gaming Tax proposal submitted from the Village of Rosemont. She also has
concerns about the Post Office construction project. .1
Mayor Farley stated that the Northwest Municipal Conference will be discussing
the proposal from Rosemont within the next couple of weeks and he will report
back details of that discussion for the Village Board to consider for formal action
at a later date.
Motion made by Trustee Wilks and Seconded by Trustee Corcoran to enter int
Closed Session to discuss Personnel; specifically regarding hiring of a
independent contractor. I
Village Board members went into Closed Session at 10:15 p.m. Closed Session
ended at 10:40 p,m, There was no formal action taken.
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There bei ' ng no further business, the Committee of the Whole meeting was
adjourned at 10:41 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
DAVID STRAHL
Assistant Village Manager
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MAYOR
GERALD L,, FARLEY
TRUSTEES
GEORGE A, CLOWES
TIMOTHY J CORCORAN
RICHARD N, HENDRICKS
PAUL WM HOEFERT'" ,
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MICHAELE W., SKOWRON 111'a"Mo 8 o or, mbut t ros
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IRVANA K, WILKS
VILLAGE MANAGER 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MICHAEL E. JANONIS
VILLAGE CLERK
CAROL A, FIELDS
Phone-, 708 / 392-6000
Fax, -, "708 / 392-6022
TDD,,, 708 / 392-6064
AGENDA,
BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT' AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 25, 1995
Village Hall
100 South Emerson Street
7,030 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Ill, APPROVAL OF MINUTES (JUNE 28 1995,}
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Downtown Development Update
1. Tri*State Electronics
2. 22 West Busse
B, Bfick Paver Program
C. Northwest Highway/Central Road - Downtown Gateway Park
V1. ADJOURNMENT
Any individual who would like to attend this meeting, but because of a disability needs some
accommodation to participate, should contact the Community Development Department at
100 South Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 708-392-6000, Ext. 53218, TDD #708-392-60640
Nor. , icy
MAYOR
GERALD L. EARLE
TRUSTEES
GEORGE A,, CLO'S'ES
TIMOTHY J. CORCORA
RICHARD N. HENDRICKS
PAUL WM. HOEFERT villa"6043 or'M'ount'i�'rosoo6euvr
MICHAEL E WN', SKOWRON
IRVA A K. WILKS
VILLAGE MANAGER 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MICHAEL. E. JAI ONI
VILLAGE CLERK
CAROL. A. FIELDS Phone: 708 392-6000
Fax: 708 392.6022
TDO: 708 , `392-6064
AGENDA
rrep tired 10/13/95)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Mount Prospect Senior Center
50 South Emerson Street
7:30 P.M.
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.1699 Wall Street Office Building
Variation to decrease required number of
parking spaces from 634 to 575 59 spaces).
(Section 14.2224) ZBA FINN
Cases to be Hear
Chlopek, 52 N. Albert St. - Variations
to increase the maximum lot coverage from
fifty 50 percent to fifty seven (57%)
percent and to decrease the rear year parking
setback from twenty -fie 2 5 feet to ten (1 0)
deet (Section 14,1205.B C)VILLAGE
BOARD APPROVAL
ZBA— -V-95,.,,.,w ,h Patr* c Scial , � 1 fir. Variation
to increase tie maximum height of a perimeter
fence from fire 5 feet to eight 8 deet along
the rear property lined ana from dive 5 feet to
,six 6 deet along the side property lines
(Section 14.34.D. 1.b) ZBA FINAL
ZBA-14-CU-95 Stuns site Corporation, 800 Biermann Court
Conditional Use dor a 250,000 square foot
plastics processing tacnity (Sec. 14.2103.20)
VILLAGE BOARD APPROVAL
ZBA CASE NO. ZBA .1 95
Hearing Date: September 28, 1995
PETITIONER.-
Steel Horses (Easy Riders)
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
150 Rand Road
PUBLICATION DATE,
September 7, 1995 Journal
REQUEST:
The petit ner is Happe anng the Community ,
Deve1 pen Dked ''s determination that
tattoo studiosa not a a permitted use wit'llin
he B-4 Commercial District (Section
14.1802).
ERS PRESENT,
Gilbert Basnik, Chairman
Robert Brett ag. er
Ronald Cassidy
Leo Floros
non
Peter Lannon
Elizabeth Luxem
Jack Verh.asselt
AB SENT »
None
OBJECTORSNTERESTED PARTIES-.
None
Chairman Basni1 announced that this case is postponed until the Mount Prospect Z mng
Board of Appeals meeting of October 26, 1995
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Ann Bour s
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ETA OF TBE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
ZBA CASE NO. ZBA -1 Z- 95 Hearing Date. September 28, 1995
PETITIONER.- Mount Prospect Park District
SUBJECT PROPERTY" 100 West Central Road
PUBLICATION DATE: September 7, 1995 (Journal)
REQUEST: The petit ners requesting to rezone from
a,
I- I. Limited Industrial t -R Conservation -
Recreation. nse ation-
MEMBERS PRESENT,,,"" Gilbert Basnik, Chairman
Robert Bretrager
Ronald Cassidy
Leo Floros
Peter Lannon
Elizabeth Luxe
Jack Verb Belt
ABSENT: None
OBJECTORSNTE STED TSS : None
Chairman Basnik announced that this case is postponed until the Mount Prospect mn
Board f Appear meeting of October 26, 1995
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Ann Souris
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
ZBA CASE NO. ZBA-9�V-95
PETITIONER:
TY!
*WNER OF SUBJECT PROPER
SUBJECT PROPERT)�,,
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PUBLICATION'DATE:
REQUEST'j,
F U wa
ABSENT:
OBJECTORS/INTERESTED PARTIES:
a
Hearing Date: September 28, 1995
Ray Fang
William Lin
1699 Wall Street Office Building
None
None
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Upon Roll Call: AYES: Basnik Bretragge r, Cas4dy, Floros, Lannon, L em Verhasselt
NAYS: None
The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0.,,
Mr. Cassidy then moved that the Zorfing Board of Appeals authorize resolution Z-9-95.,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Verhasse1t._
Upon Roll Call: AYES: Basnik, Brettrager, Cassidy, Floros, Lannon, Luxem, V self
NAYS: None
The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0.
Resp _ 1y submitted,
Julie Ann Bounws
Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT PIAN COMMISSION
OCTOBER 11, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
This special meeting of the Mount Prospect Plein Commission was called to order by Chairman Ponzi*
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at 8:00 PM at Village Hall, 100 South.`Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
ROLL CAII, 11
Present at Roll Call: Frank Boege June Richards
Michael Hoffinan Carol To rollo
Edwin Janus Louis Velasco,
William Reddy Angela Volpe
Marshall Ponzl*, Chairman
Village Staff Present: Kenneth Frit4 Planner
Dan Ungerleider, Planning Coordinator
David Hulseberg, Deputy Director of Community Development
Guests: See Attached
CENTRALROAD PUBLIC INFORMATION'
Mr. Fritz now opens the brainstorm:igspssion to 411 and the1oli"6 wing items were listed and
Miscussed:
1. Backing out onto Central Road
2. Traffic control on Miller Lane
3. Lack of pedestrian access along Central
4. Difficult left turn on Central west -bound to go south on Wapella
5. Problem of service deliveries at 500 West Central
6. Size of vehicles and truck access to buildings
7. Future of railroad siding access at Hi�os Lumber
8. Traffic access to Trade Services
9.
Homer full development of AM would affect traffic volume
10. Pace bus service 'is valuable
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Respectfully submitted,
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