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ORDINANCE NO. 5631
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
OF 2007 FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
PASSED AND APPROVED BY
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE 5th DAY OF JUNE 2007
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the corporate
authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois,
the 6th day of June 2007.
ORDINANCE NO. 5631
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
OF 2007 FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have
determined a need exists to amend the Official Comprehensive Plan of the Village of Mount
Prospect from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect did adopt the
Official Comprehensive Plan on July 20, 1976, amending that Plan in its entirety on April 8, 1981
and November 15, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have from
time to time amended the Comprehensive Plan of 1994 pursuant to Ordinance No. 4711 passed
March 15, 1995 amending the Land Use Map; Ordinance No. 4912 passed February 17, 1998
amending the Plan to include the downtown strategic plan; and Ordinance No. 4929 passed May
5, 1998 amending the plan to include the Rand Road Corridor Study; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have
determined that a need exists to amend the Official Comprehensive Plan of 1994, as amended, in
its entirety; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-12-7, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village
of Mount Prospect held a Public Hearing on April 12, 2007 pursuant to legal notice being
published in the Mount Prospect Journal & Topics on March 28, 2007, to consider the proposed
amendment to the Official Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have considered the proposed amendment to
the Official Comprehensive Plan of 1994 and have determined that the best interests of the
Village would be served by adopting the Official Comprehensive Plan of 2007 for the Village of
Mount Prospect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING
IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do
hereby adopt the Official Comprehensive Plan of the Village of Mount Prospect of 2007 (the
"Official Comprehensive Plan of 2007"), a copy of said Official Comprehensive Plan is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and hereby made a part hereof.
SECTION TWO: The Future Land Use Map in Chapter 4 of the Official Comprehensive Plan of
2007, and attached thereto as Appendix B, is declared the Official Map of the Village of Mount
Prospect; and
SECTION THREE: All previously adopted ordinances related to prior versions of comprehensive
plans and approved official comprehensive plans are repealed, and the Official Comprehensive
Plan of 2007, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", supercedes and takes the place of any official
comprehensive plans attached to said repealed ordinances; and
SECTION FOUR: The Village Clerk of the Village of Mount Prospect is hereby authorized and
directed to file a copy of the Official Comprehensive Plan of 2007 with the Cook County Recorder
of Deeds, as provided by the Statutes of the State of Illinois.
SECTION FIVE: The Village Clerk of the Village of Mount Prospect is hereby directed to publish
in pamphlet form, said Official Comprehensive Plan of 2007, pursuant to the Statutes of the State
of Illinois made and provided.
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SECTION FOUR: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
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PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of June, 2007.
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Village of Mount Prospect
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Housing and
Residential Areas
Economic
Development
Commun , arks,
and Open Space
ansportation and
frastructure
Adopted June 5, 2007 (Ordinance No. XXXX)
Published Month XX, 2007
Prepared by the Community Development Department
Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
847 -392-6000
www. mountprospect.org
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Community Development Department would like to extend a special thanks to the School Districts,
Park Districts, Townships, Mount Prospect Library, Economic Development Commission, Chamber of
Commerce, Mount Prospect Downtown Merchant's Association, key business and commercial property
owners, and residents who participated in the 2007 Update Process. The following individuals provided
invaluable input to this Plan Update effort:
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD
MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefert
A. John Korn
Richard M. Lohrstorfer
Michaele W. Skowron
Michael A. Zadel
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
Joseph Donnely
Leo Flores
Marlys Haaland
Ronald Roberts
Richard Rogers
Keith Youngquist
Mary McCabe (Alternate)
MOUNT PROSPECT STAFF
Villaae Manaaer's Office
Michael Janonis, Village Manager
David Strahl, Assistant Village Manger
Mauro EI Metennani, Public Information Officer
Michael Dallas, Intern
Public Works
Glen Andler, Director
Sean Dorsey, Deputy Director
Jeff Wulbecker, Village Engineer
Chuck Lindelof, Project Engineer
Matt Lawrie, Project Engineer
Villaae Clerks's Office
Lisa Angell, Village Clerk
Kimberly Dewis, Deputy Clerk
Fire Deoartment
Mike Figolah, Chief
John Malcolm, Deputy Chief
Paul Valentine, Fire Marshall
Community Develooment
William Cooney, Director
Ellen Divita, Deputy Director
William Schroeder, Building Commissioner
Robert Roels, Environmental Health Manager
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner
Clare Sloan, Neighborhood Planner
Jason Zawila, Long Range Planner
Tammy Lewin, Permit Coordinator
Stacey Dunn, Administrative Assistant
Christina Park, Intern (Form er)
Jennifer Walden, Intern (Former)
Police Deoartment
John Dahlberg, Chief
Michael Semkiu, Deputy Chief
Human Service Deoartment
Nancy Morgan, Director
Jon Abernathey, Deputy Director
Finance Deoartment
Dave Erb, Director
Carol Widmer, Deputy Director
Information T echnoloav
Chris Onjack, Information Systems Analyst
TABLE OF CONTENTS
C H A PTE R 1: I NTR 0 D U CTI 0 N .......................................................................................... 6
B a c kg r 0 u n d and Pro c e s s .................................................................................................................. 6
Existing Su b Area a nd Strategic Plans.............................................................................................. 8
2007 Comprehensive Pia n Update Process................................................................................... 10
Benefits of a Com prehensive Plan ning Progra m.......................... ................................................. 11
CHAPTER 2: MOUNT PROSPECT - A 2006 SNAPSHOT ................................................. 12
Demogra phics: Population & Housing............................................................................................ 13
Economic Development.................................................................................................................. 20
Transportation & utilities ................................................................................................................... 26
Commu nity Facilities.................................................................................................................... .... 31
Land Use, Zoning & Annexation ...................................................................................................... 37
CHAPTER 3: VISION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES ........................................................ 40
Mou nt Pros pect Vision Statement................................................................................................... 40
Housing a nd Residential Areas ....................................................................................................... 41
Economic Development.................................................................................................................. 42
Transportation a nd Infrastructure.................................................................................................... 44
Community Facilities, Parks, and Open Space ............................................................................. 45
CHAPTER 4: LAND USE MAP AND DESCRiPTIONS....................................................... 46
Lan d Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46
Res ide nti a I Area s .............................................................................................................................. 47
Commercial Areas ........................................................................................................................... 48
Ind ustrial a nd Office Researc h Areas............................................................................................. 49
Community Facilities, Parks, and Open Space............................................................................. 50
Tra ns portatio n .............................................................................................................................. ..... 51
CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM ................................................................ 55
AP PEN DIX A: AD DITI 0 NAL D EMOG RAP H I CS ............................................................. 63
A P PEN D I X B: LA R G E S CA LE MA P S ............................................................................. 67
APPENDIX
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1: Characteristics of our population ............................................ ........................................... 13
Figure 2.2: Age Distribution of Mount Prospect Residents ................................................................... 14
Figure 2.3: Hispanic or Latino By Race..................................................................................................14
Figure 2.4: Origin of Foreig n - Born by Continent................................................................................... 15
Figure 2.5: Notable Groups of Foreign-Born by Country in Mount Prospect (2000) .........................15
Figure 2.6: Foreign - Born Population in Mount Prospect (1960-2000) ................................................. 15
Figure 2.7: Year of Entry for the Foreign-Born Population.................................................................... 16
Figure 2.8: Language Capability of Mount Prospect Residents, Ages 5 Years + .............................. 16
Figure 2.9: Select Mount Prospect Demographics............................................................................... 16
Figure 2.10: Mount Prospect Housing Occupancy and Tenure (1990-2000) ................................... 17
Figure 2.11: Construction Date of Occupied Housing Stock .............................................................. 17
Figure 2.12: Village of Mount Prospect Permit Summary and Estimated
Cost Val u a ti 0 n s (2000 - 2006 ) .............................................................................................. 1 9
Figure 2.13: Major Development Activity, Village of Mount Prospect (2000-2006)......................... 19
Figure 2.14: Em ployment by Industry .................................................................................................... 20
Figure 2.15: Type of Employment Available (2001-2005) (Number of jobs)...................................... 21
Figure 2.16: Major Mount Prospect Employers (2006) ......................................................................... 21
Figure 2.17: EA V Trend Village of Mount Prospect* ............................................................................. 22
Figure 2.18: Principal Taxpayers of Mount Prospect (2005) ................................................................ 23
Figure 2.19: Village of Mount Prospect Revenue Sources (2005).......................................................24
Figure 2.20: Total Sales for the Village of Mount Prospect .................................................................. 25
Figure 2.21: Local School Inventory and Enrollment Projections........................................................ 34
Figure 2.22: Village of Mount Prospect Inventory of Existing Open Space and Park Facilities ....... 35
Figure 2.23: Fire a nd Emergency Activity of Mou nt Pros pect ............................................................. 36
Figure 2.24: Mou nt Pros pect' s Zoning Composition............................................................................. 37
Figure 5.1: Fu nctional Classification of Area Streets........................ .................................................... 53
Figure A.1: Characteristics of population............................................................................................. 63
Figure A.2: Housing Occ u pancy and Ten ure (2000) .......................................................... ................. 63
Figure A.3: His panic or Latino By Race................................................................................................. 64
Figure A.4: Language Capability, Ages 5 Years and Over................................................................. 64
Figure A.5: Origin of Foreign - Born by Continent.................................... .............................................. 64
Figure A.6: Year of Entry for the Foreign-Born Population ...................................................................65
Figure A.7: Construction Date of Housing Stoc k .................................... .............................................. 65
Figure A.8: Total Sales (based upon municipal tax receipts which equal 1 % of total sales) .......... 65
Figure A.9: Employment by Industry..................................................................................................... 66
RESPONSIBILITY
The preparation of the Comprehensive Plan and coordination of planning
for development within Mount Prospect rests with the Planning & Zoning
Commission of the Village of Mount Prospect. The Planning & Zoning
Commission is established under authority granted by Article VII of the Illinois
Constitution (concerning Home Rule, adopted 1970) and by Chapter 24, Sec.
11-12-5, of the Illinois Municipal Code, which reads in part as follows:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is authorized
11(1) To prepare and recommend to the corporate authorities a
comprehensive plan for the present and future development or
redevelopment of the municipality. Such plan may be adopted in whole
or in separate geographical or functional parts, each of which, when
adopted, shall be the official comprehensive plan, or part thereof, of
that municipality. This plan may include reasonable requirements with
reference to streets, alleys, public grounds, and other improvements
hereinafter specified. The plan, as recommended by the plan commission
and as thereafter adopted in any municipality in this state, may be made
applicable, by the terms thereof, to land situated within the corporate limits
and contiguous territory not more than one and one-half miles beyond
the corporate limits and not included in any municipality. Such plan may
be implemented by ordinances (a) establishing reasonable standards of
design for subdivisions and for resubdivisions of unimproved land and
of areas subject to redevelopment in respect to public improvements as
herein defined; (b) establishing reasonable requirements governing the
location, width, course, and surfacing of public streets and highways, alleys,
ways for public service facilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights,
parks, playgrounds, school grounds, size of lots to be used for residential
purposes, stormwater drainage, water supply and distribution, sanitary
sewers, and sewage collection and treatment; and (c) may designate land
suitable for annexation to the municipality and the recommended zoning
classification for such land upon annexation.
(2) To recommend changes, from time to time, in the official comprehensive
plan.
(3) To prepare and recommend to the corporate authorities, from time
to time, plans for specific improvements in pursuance of the official
comprehensive plan.
(4) To give aid to the municipal officials charged with the direction of
projects for improvements embraced within the official plan, to further the
making of these projects, and, generally, to promote the realization of the
official comprehensive plan.1I
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INTRODUCTION
Mount Prospect has a strong history of community planning, with seven major
comprehensive planning programs being undertaken since the early 1960's.
These prior planning programs were completed during periods of rapid growth
and development within the Village and the greater northwestern suburban
area. From 1950 to 1990, Mount Prospect grew from a small residential
community of approximately 4,000 in a somewhat rural setting to an established
and diversified community with an estimated population of 53,170 (US Census
1990) in an urban environment. In 2000 the estimated population for the Village
totaled 56,706 (US Census Bureau - www.census.gov).
Mount Prospect is a mature, stable community. While vacant land remains to
be developed on the south side of the Village, there are commercial areas of the
community beginning to show signs of age; others are potentially underutilized
and may have potential for redevelopment. Reinvestment in the community is
evident with an average 3,616 building permits per year for the last ten years.
For the last three years an average of 126 homes a year have had extensive
improvements including first and second floor additions or complete tear-down
and rebuilding of the primary residence. Almost 50% of single-family homes
were built in the ranch, single-story style, while the Village also offers additional
housing choices such as split-level, multiple-story, and multiple-family homes.
The Village has continued to be a predominately residential community, with
over 70% of the Village zoned residential.
BACKGROUND AND PROCESS
The Comprehensive Plan guides planning and development policy for the
Village. As the primary planning document, the Plan describes goals and
objectives for existing and future development in the Village, as well as the
steps necessary to achieve these goals.
Because the Village is dynamic, the Comprehensive Plan should be reviewed and
updated regularly. This document represents an update of the Comprehensive
Plan for Mount Prospect. The original Plan was adopted in 1965, revised in 1981
and updated in 1984, 1988, 1992, 1994, and 1998. Previous versions of the Plan
were prepared by the Village with the assistance of a planning consulting firm
and responds to a critical need to guide and coordinate local development
and improvement actions. Previous plans included ongoing, short term, as
well as long term planning recommendations for land use, transportation, and
community facilities, through an action-oriented implementation program.
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The elements of the Comprehensive Plan affect all residents of the Village. The
goals, objectives and policies presented in this Comprehensive Plan Update
cover a number of important topic areas and are organized into four areas:
Housing and
Residential Areas
Economic
Development
Commun , arks,
and Open Space
It is the Village's intention to comply with the elements identified in the recently
approved Illinois Local Planning Technical Assistance Act (Public Act 92-0768,
Sec. 5) through these four areas. Although funding has not been released
from the State, the Village increases the likelihood of receiving future technical
assistance grants that may be used to write or revise future local comprehensive
plans for the Village.
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EXISTING SUB AREA AND STRATEGIC PLANS
In many respects the Comprehensive Plan serves as an lIumbrella planll as the
primary advisory land use planning document for the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Village Board. The Comprehensive Pia n is general in nature,
while sub area and strategic plans have greater detail on specific geographic
areas of the Village. Sub area and strategic plans are developed by the Village
of Mount Prospect to address more than just general goals and objectives.
They frequently address extensive development and/or redevelopment issues,
and the processes to carry out the strategic development. The goals and
objectives of these sub area and strategic plans are drafted in compliance with
the Comprehensive Plan, but remain IIstand-alonell documents. Existing sub
area and strategic plans include:
SUB AREAS (Corridors)
Central Road Corridor Plan: Adopted and made part of the Official
Comprehensive Plan in March 1996, this plan focused on the area bounded
by Central Road, Northwest Highway, and the Arlington Heights - Mount
Prospect corporate boundary. The corridor study provided a more detailed
plan leading to specific actions based upon general planning principles
outlined in the Village Comprehensive Plan. The plan also reaffirmed the
Village's bel ief that the majority of the corridor shou Id contin ue to be a
combination of commercial and light industrial land uses.
Rand Road Corridor Plan: Adopted and made part of the Official
Comprehensive Plan in May 1998, this plan provided the community with
a general vision of how commercial and residential properties along Rand
Road should be developed or redeveloped.
SUB AREAS (Downtown)
Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project (with 3 Amendments):
Originally adopted in 1985 for the establishment of the downtown TIF
district, the plan and project identifies strategic projects and redevelopment
opportunities necessary to achieve the goals of the district. The TIF district
itself has expanded its original boundaries by amendments made in 1988
and 1992. The 3rd amendment, adopted in August 2006, amended the
existing redevelopment plan and project and extended the life of the TIF
to 2022.
Downtown TIF District Strategic Plan: Adopted and made part of the
Official Comprehensive Plan in February 1998, this plan, completed by the
Downtown Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee, identified consensus on the
most appropriate redevelopment alternatives in the downtown. The plan
also outlined the process for redevelopment to occur and prioritized sites
for redevelopment. At the request of the Village Board, a second Ad Hoc
Committee met on a weekly basis from the beginning of December 2003
through mid-February 2004 to review the Strategic Plan.
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The Committee, through a series of public meetings, reaffirmed appropriate
development opportunities and recommended changes. This work lead
to the expansion and extension of the TIF district in 2006. In addition,
the Committee was also asked to look at other potential redevelopment
opportunities that exist outside of the boundaries established by the
existing Strategic Plan.
STRATEGIC PLANS
Other strategic planning documents exist to guide the Village in daily
operations. The Capita/Improvement Plan and the Village of Mount Prospect
5 Year Consolidated Plan are documents that plan the allocation of resources
necessary to implement the strategies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Corridor Design Guidelines (2004): Various major street and highway
corridors throughout the Village were studied to determine the relative
visual strength and condition of each. The guidelines serve as a manual
for an overall program of corridor improvement throughout key sites in
the Village. The key sites provide opportunities to identify the Village and
welcome residents and visitors alike to Mount Prospect.
Capital Improvement Plan (Annually): Prepared by the Finance
Department and Village Manager's Office with the help of each Village
department, this plan is updated annually; it is a plan for capital expenditures
and projects over the upcoming five years for the Village. The capital
improvements plan gives a clear, comprehensive view of the Village's long-
term capital needs and a firm basis from which to begin the preparation of
the next year's operating budget.
Village of Mount Prospect 5 Year Consolidated Plan (2005 - 2009):
Prepared by the Village's Neighborhood Planner, and adopted per Federal
regulations through extensive public input and comment, this document
guides the Village Community Development Block Grant Program. Plans
are developed for a five year period and updated as needed. The current
plan, for the planning period of January 1, 2005 through December 31,
2009, is a comprehensive five-year planning document that identifies
the overall housing and community development needs of the Village. It
outlines available programs and resources, and establishes a strategy for
prioritizing and addressing these needs.
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2007 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROCESS
The 2007 Comprehensive Plan Update process represented a significant
commitment by Mount Prospect to guide and control its future. It was based on
several months of intense effort by local officials, staff, and residents to review
improvement needs and development requirements. It reflected a strong local
consensus concerning what the Village should become in the future. The key
steps for the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Update were:
Existing Conditions Data Collection: Existing conditions data was
compiled over the summer of 2006. A summary (Chapter 2) presents
information on population and housing; economic development;
transportation, utilities, community facilities; and land-use, zoning, &
annexation. The summaries analyze each of these topics as they currently
exist and gives a Jlsnapshof' of the Village and offer a community profile as
of 2006.
Internal Staff Opportunities Review Workshop: In August 2006, an
internal staff workshop was conducted that explained the purpose of the
Comprehensive Plan and introduced the time line and methodology used
for the update. In this meeting a JlbrainstormingJl session was conducted
that evaluated opportunities in the Village as they relate to land use.
Stakeholder Interviews and Focus Groups: During the Fall of 2006,
interviews and focus groups were conducted with the school districts,
park districts, townships, Mount Prospect Library, Economic Development
Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Mount Prospect Downtown
Merchanfs Association, and key business and commercial property
owners. The Village was interested in 1) updating its community facilities
(parks, schools, churches, etc.) inventory for the Plan; 2) discussing each
organization's long range plans as they relate to land use; and 3) reviewing
the status of the goals, objectives, and implementation section of the 1998
plan as it related to each organization.
Village Board & Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings: The
Planning & Zoning Commission met regularly with Planning Division staff
for the duration of the update. Two joint meetings (September and October
2006) with the Plan ning & Zoning Commission and Village Board focused on
the overall planning process and goals for the Village, and the identification
of major planning issues and opportunity areas. Updates on the process,
Plan draft text and maps were released regularly at the public meetings, on
MPTV, the Village Newsletter and on the Village web site, where residents
could post comments.
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land Use Map and Descriptions Open House: Based on the preliminary
discussions with stakeholders in the community the future land use
map and descriptions were prepared and presented at an open house in
December 2006. The open house served as an opportunity for citizen input
on changes that were proposed to the 1998 land use map.
Plan and Program Preparation: Based on preliminary consensus reached
on preferred concepts and strategies, a draft of the 2007 Comprehensive
Plan Document and Land Use Map were prepared and delivered to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and other governmental organizations in
February 2007. The Village believes that citizen input is extremely valuable
and essential in the development of a well thought out and feasible plan.
A public hearing was held on April 12, 2007 to receive public comments for
the final document.
BENEFITS OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROGRAM
The process has encouraged local officials, staff, and residents to consider the
future of their community more directly and to actively discuss future options
and alternatives. A wide range of data and materials on local conditions was
assembled and is provided in the next chapter. The plan considers where the
Village is today, the issues we face as a community, and where we would like to
go in the future. The final document is a plan for future growth and development
which represents strong local consensus. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan
and overall comprehensive planning program benefits the Mount Prospect
Community because it:
Promotes a balanced and orderly future development pattern which
should enhance the local living environment.
Establishes an overall frameworkfor coordinating both public and private
development.
Provides guidelines by which the Planning and Zoning Commission
and Village Board can review and evaluate individual development
proposals.
Provides a guide for public investments and can help ensure that local
public dollars are spent wisely for community facilities and services.
Clarifies long-range Village policies so that individual property owners
and developers can prepare and coordinate their own development
pia n s.
Most important, the updated Comprehensive Plan reflects the Village's
commitment to planning for its future on a continuing basis.
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MOUNT PROSPECT
A 2006 SNAPSHOT
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What is Mount Prospect all about? This snapshot of the community seeks to
answer the questions ofJlWhere have we come from?JI and JlHow do we compare
to the region, the State, and the Country?JI Additional demographic information
for the Village's neighboring communities can also be found in Appendix A. The
summary presents information on the Village's:
Population
Housing
Economic Development
Transportation
Utilities
Community facilities
Land-use
Zoning
Annexations
Understanding the characteristics of Mount Prospect -- both the physical built-
environment and the composition of the community's residents -- is important
for a number of reasons, all of which will contribute to how land use in the
community could change in the future.
For example, the age of the population can create a demand for certain
services such as schools, parks, senior housing or assisted living facilities,
and increased public transportation. At different points in their life
residents will seek different recreation opportunities, have different
expendable income levels, and desire different sizes and styles of
housing.
The composition of the population can lead to business development
strategies such as seeking family oriented entertainment, increased day
care and youth programming, or increased medical and health facilities.
The age and condition of industrial, retail, and commercial buildings and
the location of our business districts will impact continued investment
in Mount Prospect and determine development and redevelopment
prospects.
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As the presence of Randhurst Shopping Center, Kensington Business Park, and
many other commercial districts show, Mount Prospect's location, amenities,
and services have proven to be attractive to the business community. This in
turn leads to the availability of jobs, goods, and services for our residents, and a
diverse revenue base for government services, creating an attractive quality of
life which the Village seeks to preserve, protect, and enhance.
DEMOGRAPHICS: POPULATION & HOUSING
Population
Mount Prospect experienced a 5% population growth between 1990 and 2000
and an estimated 1 % growth since then. Census Bureau data indicates a Mount
Prospect population of 52,634 in 1980, 53,170 in 1990, and 56,706 in 2000.
Population levels are impacted by construction activity. The community grew
fastest between 1950 and 1989 when 86% of the dwelling units in the Village
were constructed. New home construction tapered off in the 1990's but has not
stopped. The Village Building Division reports 346 new housing un its completed
between 2000 and 2006 with an additional 66 units under construction as of
January 2007. These units include downtown condominium construction, in-fill
townhomes, and subdivision of existing single family lots. Existing homes are
also undergoing expansion. With 47% of the single-family housing stock built
in the ranch-style, second-story additions are not uncommon. This construction
and investment produces new and expanded housing stock which could result
in increased population. Details are found in the Housing and Construction
Sections below.
Fiaure 2.1: Characteristics of our DODulation
Total Population 281,421,906 1 2,4 1 9,293 5,376,7 41 56,706
Median Age 35.3 34.7 33.6 37.2
Average Household Size 2.59 2.63 2.68 2.61
In Family Household* 82.61 % 83.1 0% 82.59% 86.73%
Education - Bachelor's Degree or Above Attained 1 5.80% 1 6.73% 1 8.02% 24.4%
Median Household Income $41,994 $46,590 $45,922 $57,1 65
Per Capita Income $21,587 $23,1 04 $23,227 $26,464
Population below the Poverty level in 1999 1 2.38% 10.68% 1 3.90% 4.62%
Number of Housing Units 115,904,641 4,885,615 2,096,121 22,081
Percent of Housing Owner Occupied 60% 63% 55% 70%
Housing Owner Occupied 69,816,513 3,089,124 1 ,1 42,743 15,483
Housing Renter Occupied 35,663,588 1,502,655 831 ,438 6,235
Owners living in same home 5 years prior to census 54.13% 47.47% 57.00% 59.30%
* Householder living with one or more individuals related to him or her by birth, marriage, or adoption.
Source: U.S. Census 2000
Summary File 1, Table P-13
Summary File 3, Tables P-1, P-9, P-37, P-53, P-82, P-87, H-1, H-6, H-7, H-18, PCT-21
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The mobility rate has been stable with over 55% of households reported having
been in their home for 5 years or more in each of the last 3 census counts.
Regardless of country of birth, the ancestry of Mount Prospect residents is more
diverse. Settled predominately by German and other European settlers, Mount
Prospect is now one of the leading ports-of-entry for the entire Chicago metro
area and home to the area's seventh largest foreign born population (Metro
Chicago Immigration Fact Book, pp. 3, 10). According to the 2000 Census 26.7%
(15,159 residents) of the Village are foreign born residents, an increase from the
16.2% in 1990. This compares to 17.5% of the Chicago Metro region's population.
The US Census Bureau defines "foreign-born" as including that portion of the
population who were not U.S. citizens at birth. Foreign-born people are those
who indicated they were either a u.S. citizen by naturalization or they were not
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Fiaure 2.4: Oriain of Foreian-Born bv Continent
Total: 31,107,889 1,529,058 1,064,703 15,159
% Europe: 1 5.80% 25.50% 27.06% 34.39%
% Asia: 26.44% 23.53% 21 .78% 35.00%
% Africa: 2.83% 1.71 % 1.74% 1.22%
% Oceania: 0.54% 0.17% 0.12% 0.23%
% Am eri cas: 54.38% 49.09% 49.30% 29.1 6%
% Born at sea 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Source: US Census Summary File 3, Table - PCTl9
Fiaure 2.5: Notable GrOUDS of Foreian-Born bv CountrY in Mount ProsDect (2000)
Total Population Foreign-Born: 15,159
Mexico 3,875 25.56% NR
India 2,548 16.81 % 5th
Poland 1,956 12.90% 7th
Korea 1,100 7.26% 6th
Former Yugoslavia 451 2.98% 4th
Ukraine 309 2.04% 8th
Sub-Saharan Africa 169 1.11% loth
Romania 159 1.05% 8th
Iraq 152 1.00% 6th
Bosnia- Herzegovina 118 0.78% 5th
*The region includes the six counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will. The Metro
Chicago Immigrant Fact Book ranked each municipality in the region by total population for each
country of origin.
Source: Metro Chicago Immigrant Fact Book, 2003
Fiaure 2.6: Foreian-Born PODulation in Mount ProsDect (1960-2000)
15,159
16000
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This is no surprise as Mount Prospect
is an ideal location for the foreign-
born population due to its location
within the Chicago Metro region, the
various housing options, location to
employment, connection to family &
friends, and availability of bilingual
services. According to the Chicago
Metropolitan Agency for Planning,
the Chicago's rate of international
immigration between 2000 and 2005
ranks in the top 5% of metropolitan
regions in the nation.
Across the country, the first
generation foreign-born population
is increasingly choosing a suburban
location, rather than the central city
location in which previous generations
first located. Suburban Chicago has
experienced dramatic growth among
the foreign-born population. In 2000
the population reached an all-time
high of 788,000 persons, a number
that surpassed the foreign-born
population in the City of Chicago for
the first time. The suburban foreign
born population grew by 377,000
persons in the 1990s an increase of
91.9%. Almost 33% of the foreign-
born population in Mount Prospect
arrived between 1995 and 2000, a
higher percentage than Illinois (26%)
and Cook County (25%). Of the 15,159
foreign-born in Mount Prospect, 65%
have entered Mount Prospect since
1 985.
The percentage of homes which speak
a second language other than English
in their home ranges between 45% to
60% in each of these four census tracts.
Overal" 42% of the total population
of Mount Prospect is bi-lingual and
10% do not speak English well or at all
(Figure 2.8).
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Fiaure 2.7: Year of Entrv for the Foreian-Born Pooulation
Total:
% 1995 to March 2000
% 1 990 to 1 994
% 1985 to 1989
% 1 980 to 1 984
% 1975 to 1979
% 1 970 to 1 974
% 1 965 to 1 969
% Before 1 965
31,107,889
24.37%
17.99%
1 5.08%
1 2.1 4%
8.64%
6.43%
4.77%
10.59%
1,529,058
25.63%
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7.12%
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10.43%
1,064,703
24.89%
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1 0.27%
9.53%
7.39%
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9.95%
15,159
32.69%
1 8.52%
1 2. 1 8%
7.43%
7.98%
5.24%
4.35%
11.61 %
Source: U.S. Census 2000 Summary File 3, Table - P22
Fiaure 2.8: Lanauaae Caoabilitv of Mount Prosoect Residents Aaes 5 Years +
Total:
% Speak Another Language (Total)
% and English "very well"
% and English "well"
% and English "not well"
% and English "not at all"
262,375,152
1 7.89%
9.77%
3.94%
2.90%
1.28%
11,547,505
19.23%
1 0.1 0%
4.44%
3.36%
1.33%
4,991,310
30.81 %
15.53%
7.41%
5.61%
2.26%
53,049*
34.94%
1 6.87%
8.21%
6.66%
3.20%
* Residents 5 years and Older, hence does not add to 56,706.
Source: U.S. Census, Summary File 3, Table - PCTl2
Income
The Mount Prospect per capita income has increased steadily over the past two
decades. As noted in Figure 2.9, in 2000, the per capita income of Mount Prospect
was $26,464 and the median household income was $57,165, compared to Cook
County's per capita income, which was $23,227 and average household income
was $45,992. Figure 2.9 shows the variation of population, median household
income, and per capita income in different 1-mile radius clusters within Mount
Prospect as compared to the entire Village. The 1-mile radius may include area
that is outside of the Village's jurisdiction.
Fiaure 2.9: Select Mount Prosoect Demoaraohics
North Mount Prospect 13,062 4,708 $66,521 $27,200
( Randhurst)
Downtown 14,716 5,620 $60,876 $26,630
(100 S. Emerson)
South Mount Prospect 13,1 79 6,567 $45,574 $23,737
(1601 S. Busse Road)
Village wide 56,706 21 ,648 $57,1 65 $26,464
Source: Location One Information Systems (LOIS); US Census 2000 Summary File 3, Tables P-14, P-53, P-82
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Housing
With highly rated schools and park district services, an excellent location within
the Chicago Metropolitan Market, and a full array of Municipal services, it is no
surprise that Mount Prospect has a strong housing market.
According to the US Census, the total number of housing units in Mount
Prospect has increased from 19,513 units in 1980 and 20,949 units in 1990
to 22,081 units in 2000.
Of the 22,081 total units in 2000, 15,483 units (70.1 %) were owner-
occupied and 6,235 (28.2%) were renter-occupied.
Mount Prospect is among the top ten communities in the State in terms
of number of rental housing units.
A vacancy rate of less than six percent typically indicates a tig ht housing market;
Mount Prospect's vacancy rates show a very tight market in both rental and
owner-occupied housing.
According to the 2000 census, the vacancy rate of all housing units has
dropped from 3.2% in 1990 to 1.7%.
Although there was an increase of 1,003 housing new housing units
between 1990 and 2000, there was a decrease in the amount of rental
units for the same period.
Fiaure 2.10: Mount ProsDect Housina OCCUDancv and Tenure (1990-2000)
Total occupied housing units
Owner-occupied housing units
Renter-occupied housing units
Source: US Census 2000 Summary File 3, Tables H-1, H-7, H-8
Fiaure 2.11: Construction Date of OccuDied Housina stock
Total 4,591,779 1,974,181 21,718
% Built 1999 to March 2000 63,758 1.39% 14,194 0.72% 75 0.35%
% Built 1 995 to 1 998 245,208 5.34% 51 ,084 2.59% 455 2.10%
% Built 1 990 to 1 994 259,461 5.65% 61,213 3.10% 874 4.02%
% Built 1980 to 1989 452,605 9.86% 143,517 7.27% 2,329 10.72%
% Built 1970 to 1979 758,092 1 6.51 % 269,7 67 13.66% 5,673 26.1 2%
% Built 1960 to 1969 670,989 14.61 % 321,783 1 6.30% 6,447 29.69%
% Built 1950 to 1959 698,7 49 1 5.22% 365,056 1 8.49% 4,321 19.90%
% Built 1940 to 1949 41 6,481 9.07% 219,875 11. 1 4% 977 4.50%
% Built 1 939 or earlier 1,026,436 22.35% 527,692 26.73% 567 2.61%
Source: US Census 2000 Summary File 3, Table H-36
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The number of rental units available in Cook County has also been diminishing
due to the escalating costs to operate them and increased condominium
conversions. In 2002, Cook County Assessor Jim Houlihan, with Cook County
Board approval, took initial steps toward alleviating the property tax burden
on multi-family properties by implementing a phased-in reduction in the
assessment level of multi-family rental buildings from 33% to 26%. The plan
approved by the County Board will phase-in additional gradual assessment
level reductions from 26% to 24% in 2006, 24% to 22% in 2007, and from 22%
to 20% in 2008.
The Village Building Division reports 346 new housing units constructed
between 2000 and 2006. An additional 66 units were under construction at the
end of 2006. The new housing units include:
298 condominiums
81 town homes
33 single-family homes
Rising property values, relatively low interest rates, and an older housing stock
has created favorable conditions for housing reinvestment. Housing values
have increased significantly in the past several years.
In 2005, Mount Prospect provided 1,761 transfer stamps for real estate
transactions. Multiple Listing Service information lists the average sales
price of detached single family homes as $384,252.
In 2006, Mount Prospect provided 1,618 transfer stamps for real estate
transactions. Multiple Listing Service information lists the average sales
price of detached single family homes as $397,472.
In 2006,23 new single-family homes were built. Additions were constructed on
75 homes in the Village. These residential construction projects are distributed
evenly through out the single-family neighborhoods in the Village. These
additions are made by owners seeking to update their homes and provide
additional bedrooms and family common area space as well as expanding the
size of bedrooms, kitchens, and garages. Additions often include expansion of
the basement level. This phenomenon has increased the housing values and is
an unforeseen difference from the previous Comprehensive Plan stating that the
residential character of the neighborhoods would experience little change.
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Construction
The Building Division tracks building permits as the permits are released.
Figure 2.12 illustrates the estimated construction cost provided for permits
issues over the past 7 years. Figures for 2006 include several projects still under
construction: Briarwood Industrial Park at Linneman and Algonquin (500,000
sJ.), and the Alexian Brothers Medical Facility on Kensington (22,500 sJ.).
Fia u re 2.12: Villa ae of Mou nt ProsDect Perm it Sum marv a nd Estimated Cost Val uations (2000 - 2006 )
2000 $9,832,41 6 $13,637,301 $780,302 $2,292,983 $26,543,002 14,821 3,584
2001 $12,449,924 $21,983,412 $1,272,260 $4,281,195 $39,986,791 1 6,273 3,638
2002 $15,010,405 $19,238,089 $81 ,500 $138,310 $34,468,304 1 3,825 3,122
2003 $25,304,232 $34,708,637 $321 ,143 $2,601 ,518 $62,935,530 1 2,839 3,427
2004 $24,777,823 $27,148,816 $103,101 $87,267 $52,117,007 1 3,364 3,429
2005 $17,185,982 $21,293,241 $148,112 $94,870 $52,013,325 14,165 3,217
2006 $11 ,582,856 $25,246,995 $367,499 $78,632 $37,275,982 9,590* 2,866
Total $116,143,638 $163,256,491 $3,073,917 $9,574,775 $305,339,941 94,877 23,283
Avg. $16,591,948 $23,322,356 $439,131 $1,367,825 $43,619,992 13,554 3,326
*Decrease in inspection count is due to new software in 2006 and a reduced number of re-inspections after introduction of escalating re-inspection fees.
Source: Village Building Division
Fiaure 2.13: Maior DeveloDment Activitv Villaae of Mount ProsDect (2000-2006)
Metro Federal Credit
Union
Randhurst Crossing
Shopping Center
Kohl's (Route 83 &
Dempster)
Costeo, Randhurst Mall
Staples, Mount
Prospect Plaza
The Emerson,
Downtown
CVS (Golf Plaza I),
Golf & Busse
Sevres Townhome
Development
Mt. Prospect Park
District Golf Course
Club House
River West Condo
Conversion
Elmhurst Town homes,
Condominium
conversion
Stonegate Townhomes,
Camp McDonald Rd. &
Rand Rd.
ITT Technical Institute,
Kensington Business
Center
Citgo Gas Station,
Rand Rd. & Central Rd.
Skil-Bosch
Buffalo Wild Wings,
Randhurst Mall
Dennis Uniform,
Kensington Business
Center
Garden Fresh Market,
Mount Prospect Plaza
Metra Station
Reconfig uratio n
5th/3rd Bank
Shops & Lofts
Harris Bank
Steve & Barry's,
Randhurst Mall
Bed, Bath, & Beyond,
Randhurst Mall
Capannari's
1 E. Rand Shopping
Center
Culver's
New Village Hall
Applebee's Remodel,
Randhurst Mall
Founder's Row,
Downtown
Autobarn Remodel
Fiesta Market
Liberty Square
Townhomes
Parkway Bank
Village Residences,
Downtown
Phillips 66
Central Community
Center
Caremark
Village Parking Garage
Early Days Day care
Dearborn Villas
Townhomes
Mount Prospect Public
Library Remodel
Alexian Brothers
Medical Facility
Briarwood Industrial
Park
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Employment
In 2005, the Mount Prospect unemployment rate was 4.7% compared to the
national average of 5.1 % (U.S. Department of Labor). Mount Prospect has
historically lower unemployment rates than Cook County and the nation.
Higher education achievement, good transportation, and availability of jobs
contribute to these lower unemployment rates. The U.S. Census Bureau reports
a labor force (population 16 years and over) in 2000 of 45,174.
Figure 2.14 reports the type of jobs held by residents of Mount Prospect,
Northwest Cook County, and in the State of Illinois, regardless of the location in
which they worked. The jobs are classified through the NAICS (North American
Industry Classification System) which was introduced in 2000. Previously,
employment data for the country was classified by Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC) numbers classification. SIC classified employment by industry
and NAICS classifies employment by the type of work performed. For example-
under the NAICS code, an administrative assistant working for a manufacturing
company would be classified under the Jlprofessional, scientific, management,
administrative, and waste management servicesJl whereas the SIC code would
have classified th is person under the JlmanufacturingJl category. Due to the sh ift
in classification, the comparison of employment from past census counts is not
available.
Fiaure 2.14: Emolovment bv Industrv
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2,426,053 1.87% 66,481 1.14% 2,356 0.10% 21 0.07%
Construction 8,801 ,507 6.78% 334,176 5.73% 119,355 4.93% 1,347 4.55%
Man ufa cturi ng 18,286,005 1 4. 1 0% 931,1 62 1 5.96% 342,422 1 4.1 4% 5,254 17.7 4%
Wholesale trade 4,666,757 3.60% 222,990 3.82% 92,706 3.83% 1,689 5.70%
Retail trade 15,221,716 11 .73% 643,472 11 .03% 244,344 1 0.09% 3,493 11 .79%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6,7 40,102 5.20% 352,193 6.04% 1 62,465 6.71% 1,932 6.52%
Information 3,996,564 3.08% 1 72,629 2.96% 82,835 3.42% 1,192 4.02%
Finance, insurance, real estate and rental and leasing 8,934,972 6.89% 462,1 69 7.92% 219,831 9.08% 2,672 9.02%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, 12,061,865 9.30% 590,913 1 0.13% 306,482 12.66% 3,645 1 2.31 %
and waste management services
Educational, health and social services 25,843,029 19.92% 1,131,987 19.41% 454,951 1 8.79% 4,440 1 4.99%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and 10,210,295 7.87% 41 7,406 7.16% 179,592 7.42% 2,055 6.94%
food servi ces
Other services (except public administration) 6,320,632 4.87% 275,901 4.73% 1 20,337 4.97% 1,214 4.10%
Public administration 6,212,015 4.79% 231,706 3.97% 93,611 3.87% 663 2.24%
Total: 129,721,512 5,833,185 2,421,287 29,617
Source: US Census 2000 Summary File 3, Table P-49
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Figure 2.15 breaks out the types of jobs found at Mount Prospect businesses
- regardless of where these workers live, they work in Mount Prospect. Figure
2.15 does not include government, self-employed, or railroad employees.
Figure 2.16 is a table of the major employers in Mount Prospect as of 2005.
Fia u re 2.1 5: TVDe of Em Dlovment A vaila ble - 2001 - 2005 (N um ber of iobs)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting (11) 0 0 0 0 2,641 370
Mining (21) 0 0 0 0 0 1,627 846
Utilities (22) 0 0 0 0 0 10,258 4,162
Construction (23) 1,110 1,167 1,191 1,293 1,142 1 64, 1 00 85,284
Manufacturing (31-33) 1,989 1,877 1,808 1,615 1,626 436,389 253,450
Wholesale Trade (42) 2,046 1,716 1,621 1,649 1,491 208,949 113,066
Retail Trade (44-45) 3,965 3,664 3,681 4,391 3,948 399,801 233,061
Transportation and Warehousing (48-49) 406 425 461 222 223 1 56,246 119,024
Information (51) 704 949 895 727 722 86,636 61 ,047
Finance & Insurance (52) 667 614 600 667 859 234,415 1 68,533
Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (53) 301 204 240 252 244 64,211 46,252
Professional, Scientific & Tech Svcs. (54) 878 880 768 855 1,093 275,642 191,602
Mngmt. Of Companies & Enterprises (55) 495 493 378 936 862 70,171 45,887
Admin. & Sup. & Waste Mgmt. & Remed. Svcs. (56) 1,104 1,303 1,598 2,445 2,438 267,833 166,710
Educational Services (61) 206 321 373 398 200 91 , 1 45 69,1 88
Health Care & Social Assistance (62) 893 928 836 809 779 399,298 285,507
Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (71) 33 45 23 50,020 29, 1 08
Accommodations & Food Services (72) 1,087 1,045 982 998 1,125 271,809 181,462
Other Services (except Public Admin.) (81) 639 671 577 564 527 1 36,765 93,7 69
Unclassified (99) 18 13 19 5,424 3,717
All Industries 16,517 16,308 16,067 17,863 17,339 3,333,380 2,152,045
Source: State of Illinois IDES - Where Workers Work
Fiaure 2.16: Maior Mount ProsDect EmDlovers (2006)
Caremark Pharmaceutical Distributor 800
Skil-Bosch Tool Corporation Tool Manufacturer 576
Metropolitan Life Insurance Admin. Office 445
Cummins-Allison Manufacturing Office Products 435
Village of Mou nt Prospect Municipal Government 307
Mount Prospect School District 57 Education 298
General Electric Healthcare Physical Research 250
Siemens Bldg. Technology Building Technologies 250
Prospect High School Education 250
Jewel Food Stores Grocery 240
Home Depot Home Improvement Retail 235
Advance Medical Systems Plumbing, Heating, AIC 225
Wal-mart Retail 200
Arrow Road Construction Co nstru ctio n 180
United States Post Office U.S. Government 175
Advocate MSO, Inc. Medical Office 167
American Recovery Systems Adjustment & Collection 160
Warehouse Direct Stationary 160
C ostco Retail 151
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Fiaure 2.17 a-d: EA V Trend Villaae of Mount Prosoect*
a. Taxable Valuation (VaMP)
1992 52.20% 31.30% 16.60% 0.00% $913,687,843
1993 52.80% 31.30% 1 5.90% 0.00% $928,456,907
1994
1995 54.60% 30.50% 1 4.90% 0.00% $985,1 65,507
1996 54.60% 30.40% 1 4.90% 0.00% $1,007,310,425
1997 55.40% 30.00% 14.60% 0.00% $998,653,071
1998 56.60% 30.40% 1 3.00% 0.00% $1,067,012,274
1999
2000 56.50% 30.1 0% 1 3.40% 0.00% $1,098,576,961
2001 60.40% 27.40% 1 2.1 0% 0.00% $1,265,677,194
2002 60.40% 27.50% 1 2.1 0% 0.00% $1,370,487,084
2003 61 .40% 26.70% 11 .80% 0.00% $1,340,727,033
b. Village of Mount Prospect Percent of Total Change (1992-2003)
c. Taxable Valuation (Cook County)
$183,831,813,000
$194,963,187,000
$211,441,653,000
$232,152,619,000
$251,299,158,000
* Includes the incremental valuation in the Village's tax increment financing district (classified as
commercial valuation).
Source: MP Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports 1998-2005, Illinois Department of Revenue
CHAPTER 2:
Equalized Assessed Value (EA V)
Analysis of the EAV is one method of measuring the economic health of a
community. Figure 2.17 lists the total equalized assessed values (EAV) for
residential, commercial, and industrial properties in the Village between 1992
and 2003. The EAV is the value of a property on which the tax rate is applied. The
EAV is a percentage of the market value adjusted by a multiplier determined by
the State to equalize discrepancies in assessed values throughout the State. The
Cook County taxation system differs from the rest of the State because different
property classifications are taxed at different percentages of value ranging from
16% for single family homes to 38% for commercial properties.
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Until the early 1990/s the total value of all property in Cook County was
approximately 50% or less residential properties and 50% non-residential
properties. In recent years that ratio has changed as 1) residential properties
have increased in value with a strong sales marketl and 2) businesses have
relocated to the collar counties.
The Village of Mount Prospect seeks to maintain an equal proportion of
residential and commercial/industrial EAV1 spreading the tax burden evenly
for its residents and business owners. Howeverl as the data shows the Village/s
proportion of commercial and industrial EAV continues to fall.
Between 1992 and 2003 the total EAV for the Village has steadily risen
by 46%. Rising residential property values contributed to an increase of
the residential EAV by 72.8%1 while the commercial and industrial EAV
increased by 18.3%.
The Village/s residential proportion of the Village total EAV grew by 9.3%
(an increase from 52.2% to 61.4%) for this time period; commercial and
industrial EAV fell by 4.5% and 4.8% respectively.
Principal Taxpayers
Figure 2.18 displays the 10 principal taxpayers of Mount Prospect. This includes
commerciat industriat and multi-family housing properties.
Fiaure 2.18: Princioal Taxoavers of Mount Prosoect 2005
Randhurst Urban Retail
1'1 Industrial LP
Mount Prospect Plaza
Home Properties Colony
Golf Plaza
CRP Holdings
Cabot Industrial Properties
Washington Capital
Wall Street Properties
Wal-mart
$62,206,223
$28,184,111
$25,037,707
$24,326,569
$16,879,909
$15,658,338
$10,957,639
$10,045,189
$9,210,067
$8,622,918
Randhurst Shopping Center
Property Mgmt. (Multiple Properties)
Shopping Center
Colony Square Apartments
Shopping Center
Rea I Estate
Property Mgmt. (Multiple Properties)
Apartments
Property Mgmt. (Multiple Properties)
Commercial Sales Store
Source: Finance Department, Office of the County Clerk
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Village of Mount Prospect Sales Tax and Revenue Sources
In recent years, the Village Board has made a conscious effort to diversify the
Village's revenue base as a means of reducing its reliance on property taxes to
finance Village services. One of the principal reasons for this strategy was to
attempt to equalize the burden of financing these services between single-
family property owners, multi-family residents, and business property owners.
Additionally, a more diverse revenue base enables the Village to maintain its
financial position during periods of economic change.
Figure 2.19 illustrates the diversification of the Village's revenue base. Although
property tax has consistently been one of the largest single sources of revenue
for the Village, other sources such as intergovernmental revenue (which incl udes
sales tax) and charges for service (which includes water and sewer charges)
make up large proportions of the Village revenues base further emphasizing
the Village's policy of reducing its reliance on property taxes.
Fiaure 2.19: Villaae of Mount ProsDect Revenue Sources (2005)
Property Taxes $9,086,294 $9,500,415 $9,520,818 $9,788,281 $1 0,366,223 $10,636,339 $11,177,088 $11,839,088
Other Taxes $16,042,768 $17,048,196 $17,880,884 $10,180,223 $9,690,216 $10,538,637 $13,040,975 $14,621,028
Licenses, Permits & Fees $2,888,849 $3,107,978 $2,980,222 $2,967,003 $3,11 6,245 $3,273,801 $3,026,687 $3,1 48,227
I ntergovern mental $6,567,928 $7,055,124 $7,257,886 $15,432,125 $15,999,658 $14,179,037 $14,561,956 $15,430,383
Revenue
Charges for Service $11 ,715,262 $12,084,334 $12,080,083 $12,804,435 $13,085,235 $13,999,212 $14,976,941 $16,597,244
Fines and Forfeits $562,027 $561,647 $436,806 $553,687 $583,521 $626,247 $609,118 $610,451
Investment Income $7,174,141 $11,717,442 $8,460,839 $7,517,698 $9,025,198 $9,230,308 $6,401,585 $7,216,999
Rei m bursements $399,111 $503,071 $2,1 53,423 $751,236 $603,111 $823,471 $542,261 $435,665
Other Revenue $2,600,814 $2,769,824 $3,109,687 $3,307,920 $3,514,297 $3,934,587 $4,159,627 $4,673,038
Interfund Transfers $756,509 $2,154,525 $1,025,671 $641,970 $1,865,927 $1,096,677 $1,040,567 $972,824
Other Financing Sources $4,144,250 $8,650,902 $3,590,653 $5,789,236 $6,288,067 $13,612,310 $784,014 $2,198,954
Village Total $61,937,953 $75,153,458 $68,496,972 $69,733,814 $74,137,698 $81,950,626 $70,320,819 $77,743,901
Source: Village of Mount Prospect Annual Budget
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Fiaure 2.20: Total Sales for the Villaae of Mount Prosoect
(based upon municipal tax receipts which equal 1 % of total sales)
General Merchandise $109,264,741 $122,418,089 $117,329,517 $131,031,714 $118,141,121 $116,339,189
Food $92,848,823 $90,637,419 $89,649,166 $91,877,337 $84,992,948 $90,159,735
Drinking and Eating Places $89,159,396 $52,126,338 $47,466,745 $48,676,647 $49,878,852 $54,768,085
Apparel $23,859,697 $21,005,103 $17,345,860 $16,961,253 $15,690,044 $12,428,460
Furniture & H.H. & Radio $33,704,878 $35,099,402 $29,646,689 $28,666,593 $28,372,879 $23,037,831
Lumber, Bldg, Hardware $81,323,341 $82,265,584 $87,1 78,600 $86,933,597 $91,638,832 $90,795,376
Automotive & Filling Stations $68,773,571 $72,421,412 $68,075,398 $70,960,241 $75,626,065 $118,556,286
Drugs & Misc. Retail $85,781,019 $117,521,912 $201,347,814 $231,530,794 $256,579,266 $221,059,790
Agriculture & All Others $160,694,427 $152,459,507 $104,633,198 $63,768,102 $65,392,423 $71,453,382
Ma n u fa ct u rers $48,257,490 $26,953,723 $12,141,450 $12,721,341 $10,104,445 $11,503,570
Total $793,667,383 $772,908,489 $774,814,437 $783,127,619 $796,416,875 $810,101,704
Source: State of Illinois Kind of Business (KOB) Index
Figure 2.20 illustrates the total sales in individual business categories, as
collected by the State of Illinois. These figures are not the actual sales tax
revenue returned to the Village. The actual sales tax revenues received by the
Village is a combination of the municipal tax collected by the State (equal to 1 %
of total sale) plus the Home Rule tax levied by the Village.
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CHAPTER 2:
TRANSPORTATION & UTILITIES
Mount Prospectls location in the northwest suburbs is ideal for businesses and
residents largely because of the variety of transportation modes and utilities.
The following is a summary of Mount Prospecfs transportation system linkages
and utilities:
Roadways
Mount Prospect is served by many Federal I nterstates and State H ig hways. These
include 1-2941 1-2901 1-901 RT 12 (Rand RoadL RT 14 (Northwest HighwayL RT 45
(River RoadL RT 58 (Golf RoadL RT 62 (Algonquin RoadL and RT 83 (Elmhurst
Road).
Several intersections within the Village are characterized by traffic operational
problems. Intersectional problems exist where north-south major arterial
streets intersect with east-west major arterial streets and where Rand Road and
Northwest Highway intersect with north-south and east-west major arterial
streets. The most serious problems exist at the Northwest Highway/Main Street
intersectionl the Rand Road/Kensington/Elmhurst Roads intersectionl and at
the Mount Prospect/Rand/Central Roads intersection. Although rail service
in Mount Prospect is an amenity for commutersl train activity at the many at-
grade crossings disrupts traffic flow on the arterial system. This is most prevalent
during the morning and evening peak traffic periods when both vehicular
volumes and train activity are at their highest.
Since the last Comprehensive Plan was updated in 19981 the Village Public
Works Department has conducted studies of the known problematic
intersections to determine what level of improvements could be made
without the need to demolish significant structures. These reports concluded
that significant intersection improvements (as measured by time needed for
turning movements) are not possible without significant investment and may
create negative impacts on surrounding businesses. The Engineering Division
continues to monitor and make improvements where financially feasible.
In 1996 the Village Board approved an accelerated pavement improvement
program that was intended to eliminate the backlog of streets needing
resurfacing and reconstruction so that a 20 year resurfacing program could be
established. In 2004 the program budget amounts were slightly reduced per
year and the program was extended an additional 5 years to end in 2009 due to
Village resources. Starting in 2010 a routine resurface program will resume with
approximately 5% of the Villages streets being resurfaced each year.
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TRAFFIC COUNTS
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Roadway - Expressway
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Source: Illinois Department of Transportation
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Air
Mount Prospect borders are within easy reach of two airports: Chicago atHare
International Airport and the Chicago Executive Airport (Formerly Palwaukee
Municipal Airport). atHare International Airportt located southeast of Mount
Prospect is planning to expand its current facilities. Chicago Executive Airport
continues to expand jet and private airplane traffic.
Public Transit
Within Mount Prospect there are nine PACE bus routest an atHare and Midway
Airport shuttle servicet and the Metra commuter trains (Union Pacific Northwest
and North Central routes).
The Suburban Transit Access Route (STAR) Line is currently in the early stages
of planning and could dramatically affect the way the southern half of Mount
Prospect connects to the Chicago area region. The propose STAR Line would
create a new commuter rail transit infrastructure between atHare Airportt
Hoffman Estatest and Joliet. A station is planned at a site on Busse Roadt
immediately north of the Northwest Tollway. The line itself will be located
along the TollwaYt starting at atHare leading to Hoffman Estatest where it will
then head south along the Elgin Joliet & Eastern freight rail line to Joliet.
Bicycle Routes
Throughout Mount Prospect there are a number of streets that are designated
bike routes. Some of the streets included are Council Trait Gregory Streett
Business Center Drivet Burning Bush Lanet Willow Lanet and Robert Drive.
AdditionallYt portions of Lincoln Streett Lonnquist Boulevardt Emerson Streett
and School Street are included as designated bike routes in the Village. The
Village continues to investigate methods of enhancing our bike route network
to connect with surrounding communities.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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CHAPTER 2:
Water and Storm Sewers
There are two municipal water deliverers in Mount Prospect: Northwest
Suburban Joint Action Water Agency (JAWA), and Illinois American Water
Company. Both of these deliverers draw water from Lake Michigan. Mount
Prospect worked with several other communities to form JAWA and built a $120
million system to connect to Chicago!s water supply. A system of storm sewers is
constructed and maintained by the Village of Mount Prospect to accommodate
stormwater drainage within the Village.
Portions of the water and sewer systems still need updating and replacement.
In 2006 the Village completed the second year of a multi-year commitment
to rehabilitate approximately 260!000 linear feet of combined sewer mains
ranging in size from 811 to 7211 in diameter.
The Village has hired a consultant to prepare a comprehensive final report
assessing the overall condition of the existing Village water distribution system.
The report will provide specific recommendations to mitigate any identified
defects. Recommendations will be ranked by priority and include an enginee(s
estimate of costs. Recommendations will also includea waterdistribution system
improvement plan identifying all recommended improvements! including
water main replacements! pump replacements! reservoir improvements! etc.!
according to priority and assigned timeline.
The need for storm sewer improvements in certain areas of the Village was
identified by the Village staff and confirmed by a private engineering firm in
1990. The resulting study recommended 14 projects as part of a stormwater
management program that would reduce the magnitude and frequency of
flooding in those areas. The program was divided into two phases. All but one
of the projects in Phase 1 is now complete. The only remaining project is the
Hatlen Heights Relief Sewer Project. This project involves the construction of a
relief storm sewer from Hatlen Avenue and Hatlen Court to Crumley Detention
Basin on Busse Road. Phase 2 of the program includes bank stabilization
for Weller Creek which is now complete and for McDonald Creek! which is
anticipated for 2010. Additional projects that have been identified include
Prospect Meadows storm sewer and ditch improvements! Village creeks tree
trimming and removat and creek stabilization projects.
Levee 37! a flood control project is also underway. This project will involve
construction of flood control measures along the Upper Des Plaines River
at Prospect Heights and northeast Mount Prospect. Levee 37 construction
started in 2006 and the project is estimated to be completed in 2009. When the
construction of Levee 37 is completed in 2009! flooding will be less of an issue
north of Euclid Avenue. However the Levee will have little impact on properties
south of Euclid Avenue.
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CHAPTER 2:
Telecommunications
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 changed the way municipalities and
states deal with the provision of telecommunications. Prior to the act the
placement of communication lines was primarily handled by utility companies,
with limited supervision from local governments, since regulations were set
at the state and federal levels. Now local governments can control the siting,
construction, and modification of cellular, wireless, and major fiber-optic
systems. Local government can also charge rents, taxes or fees for using the
public rights-of-way.
Other Utilities
The electric delivery company in Mount Prospect is Commonwealth Edison and
the gas delivery company is Nicor Gas.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Schools
The quality of educational institutions has always been a major factor in the
quality of life in the Village and serves a large role in economic growth and
business attraction and retention. Public and semi-public land areas, including
public and private schools, municipal facilities and churches are distributed
throughout the Village. Most of these are in good condition and are well
located to serve the community. Several schools in the Village have had recent
reinvestment and expansion within the last 10 years. However, enrollment is
near capacity for most public and privates schools in the Village. Enrollment
projections for each school can be found in Figure 2.21. Residents of Mount
Prospect are served by 7 different school districts.
Mount Prospect Public School District 57
Community Consolidated School District 59
RiverTrails School District 26
Community Consolidated School District 21
Prospect Heights School District 23
Arlington Heights School District 25
Township High School District 214
According to the Illinois District Report Card (http://iirc.niu.edu), all 7 school
districts serving Mount Prospect produced test results above the state average.
Within Mount Prospect there are eight neighborhood elementary schools, three
middle schools, one high school, and one early childhood center that opened
for the 2006-2007 school year.
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Library
Since the early 1900!s the Mount Prospect Public Library has been growing. The
library has been located in a number of different sites throughout the century.
In the 21 st century the Mount Prospect Public Library faced space constraints
and an increasing demand for audiovisual materials and internet access. In
2002 a $20.5 million library referendum was passed! enabling the Library Board
and staff to design an expanded building. The expansion was completed in
2004 and today! the new Library is located at 10 S. Emerson Street! and has new
amenities such as a new computer catalog and circulation system! and a larger
collection.
Parks and Recreation
Mount Prospect is served by the following five Park Districts:
Mount Prospect Park District
RiverTrails Park District
Des Plaines Park District
Prospect Heights Park District
Arlington Heights Park District
Throug hout the five districts there are over 550 acres of parkand recreation space
located within the Village of Mount Prospect. There are two indoor recreation
complexes! three community centers! five outdoor pools and parks! two arts
and visual arts studios! two golf courses! one driving range and miniature golf
course! and a nature center in Mount Prospect.
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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CHAPTER 2:
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
The Mount Prospect Police Department has a total of 105 Full-time Officers and
2 part-time Officers. The number of arrests and traffic moving violations has
decreased over the past 5 years; this is attributed to increased enforcement and
education efforts.
Fire and Emergency
The Mount Prospect Fire Department maintains 72 sworn firefighters, 11 civilian
employees, 1 part-time civilian employee and 20 paid-on-call firefighters.
Figure 2.23 shows that fire and EMS calls have maintained steady over the past
five yea rs.
Although emergency service calls have maintained steady over the past five
years, the fire station located at Kensington and River Roads has been subjected
to frequent flooding and was determined to be functionally obsolete. A new
fire station and location is desired. There is also an agreement in place with
the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District and the Mount Prospect's Fire
Department requiring the Mount Prospect Fire Department to have three
personnel assigned to the current station to provide reciprocal service. The
reciprocal arrangements include both fire and ambulance service. The new fire
station would need to be placed in the northeast area of the Village to provide a
shorter response time to the Randhurst Shopping Center, Kensington Business
Center and multi-family residential complexes in the area of Rand Road and
Euclid.
Fiaure 2.23: Fire and Emeraencv Activitv of Mount Prosoect
Emergency Calls
Fire Calls 2,000 1,941 1,837 1,882 1,837
EMS Calls 3,197 3,160 3,412 3,229 3,443
Total Emergency Calls 5,197 5,101 5,249 5,111 5,280
Mutual Aid Calls
Given 107 122 116 157 143
Received 426 220 236 297 223
Total Mutual Aid Calls 533 342 352 454 366
Automatic Aid Calls
Given 395 375 388 362 200
Received 426 389 336 445 294
Total Automatic Aid Calls 821 764 724 807 494
Defi nitions:
1. Mutual Aid Calls- Given n Calls for assistance fro m neig hboring co mmun ities when their local/immediate emergency response capabilities are ovelWhelmed
2. Mutual Aid Calls- Received n Calls for assistance to neighboring communities when our local/immediate emergency response capabilities are overwhelmed
3. Au to maUc Aid Calls- Given n Responses fro m Mou nt Prospect Fire Departmen t to su rrou nding co mmun ities because of the close proxim ity of city lim its
4. Auto maUc Aid Calls- Received n Responses from surrou ndi ng com mu n ities' fire departments to Moun t Prospect because of the close proxi mity of city Ii mits
Source: Mount Prospect Fire Department
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CHAPTER 2:
LAND USE, ZONING, & ANNEXATION
Land Use
The Village of Mount Prospect has a land area of 10.28 square miles; it comprises
a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, open space and institutional
land uses. Although Mount Prospect is near full development, infill and
redevelopment opportunities exist throughout the Village. These development
opportunities include vacant and underdeveloped parcels located primarily
on arterial roadways including Northwest Highway, Rand Road, IL Route 83,
Dempster, Algonquin, and Golf Roads. Randhurst Mall, Downtown Mount
Prospect, and the Kensington Business Park, all important commercial districts
are recognized as important to the Village's fiscal sustainability.
Fiaure 2.24: Mount Prosoect's Zonina Comoosition
B1 (Office) 1,250,906 28.72 0.44%
B2 (Neighborhood Shopping District) 0 0.00 0.00%
B3 (Community Shopping District) 15,7 69,904 362.03 5.51%
B4 (Commercial Corridor) 2,932,092 67.31 1.02%
B5 (Central Commercial) 2,319,905 53.26 0.81%
B5C (Central Commercial Core) 955,728 21.94 0.33%
Business Sub-Total 23,228,534 533.25 8.12%
CR (Conservation Recreation) 24,321,245 558.34 8.50%
Conservation Sub- Total 24,321,245 558.34 8.50%
11 (Limited Industrial) 27,222,800 624.95 9.51%
12 (Railroad) 1,206,343 27.69 0.42%
OR (Office Research) 393,167 9.03 0.14%
Office and Industrial Sub-Total 28,822,309 661.67 10.07%
R1 (Single Family Residential) 124,215,199 2,851.59 43.41%
R2 (Attached Single Family Residential) 2,505,567 57.52 0.88%
R3 (Low Density Residential) 2,081,897 47.79 0.73%
R4 (Multi-Family Development) 11 ,518,348 264.42 4.03%
R5 (Senior Citizen Residence) 113,716 2.61 0.04%
RA (Single Family Residential) 51,029,018 1 ,1 71. 47 17.83%
RX (Single Family Residential) 18,309,689 420.33 6.40%
Residential Sub-Total 209,773,435 4,815.74 73.31%
Total Geography (Corporate Boundary)(TG) 286,145,523 6,569.00 100.00%
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CHAPTER 2:
Zoning
Illinois communities were first granted the power to adopt zoning laws in 1921,
although the Village of Mount Prospect did not formally prepare a zoning
ordinance until 1923. Since then, the Zoning Ordinance has been updated and
amended to meet the changing conditions in the Village and the Region. The
zoning of Mount Prospect will continue to be based upon the recommendations
of the adopted Comprehensive Plan. It is important that provisions of the
zoning ordinance be based upon this Comprehensive Plan - which is designed
to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the Village. Today,
there are 18 separate zoning districts. There are multiple districts for single-
family residential, multi-family residential and commercial uses. The purposes
of the different zoning districts are outlined in the Village of Mount Prospect
Zoning Ordinance. Figure 2.24 lists the current composition of the zoning
districts within the Village.
Annexations
Mount Prospect is contiguous to several unincorporated areas. An annexation
can only occur when the property is contiguous to a property within Village
limits. Annexations can be 1) voluntary or 2) forced if the land is less than 60
acres and wholly surrounded. Recent annexations include:
The Briarwood Development located at the intersection of Linneman and
Algonquin Road (27.04 acres)
531 Douglas (0.80 acres)
Commercial properties located at the intersection of Rand and Camp
McDonald Road (7.10 acres)
1205 E. Central, Commercial property (0.90 acres)
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CHAPTER 3:
CHAPTER 3:
VISION, GOALS, AND
OBJECTIVES
To effectively attain the Vision for the Village, the Mount Prospect
comprehensive planning program must respond to the special needs, values,
and desires of local residents. Goals and objectives provide this specialized
guidance, transforming collective community values into implementation
strategies. Implementation strategies (Chapter 5) may be action items,
coordination items, and/or require further study.
Goals and objectives each have a distinct and different purpose in the
planning process:
Goals: general aims of the community that describes desired end
situations toward which planning efforts should be directed. They are
broad and long-range. They represent an end to be sought, although
they may never actually be fully attained.
Objectives: describe more specific purposes which should be sought
in order to advance toward the overall goals and ultimately the Vision
of the Village. They provide more precise and measurable guidelines for
planning action.
The following pages present the listing of goals and objectives broken down
into the four general elements of the Plan:
Housing and
Residential Areas
Economic
Development
ansportation and
frastru cture
Community Facilities, Parks,
and Open Space
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provides the foundation for the
Comprehensive Plan. It identifies
how Mount Prospect sees itself in
the future.
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CHAPTER 3:
HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS
A. Goal
To provide a diverse housing inventory and attractive living environment that
supports the local population and accommodates a reasonable level of growth
and change.
Objectives
A.l Maintain the attractive quality of all residential neighborhoods.
A.2 Protect residential areas from encroachment by land uses which are
incompatible or which may create adverse impacts.
A.3 Promote the improvement and rehabilitation of deteriorating residential
properties.
A.4 Encourage JlinfillJl residential development which will provide a range of
housing types, wh i1e ma inta in i ng appropriate tra nsitionsa n d compatibi I ity
in density and character with surrounding existing development.
A.5 Support the affordable housing needs of low and moderate-income
residents of the Village.
A.6 Continue to promote and encourage developments, financial assistance
programs, and supportive services throughout the Village for residents
with disabilities (physical, developmental, or mental illness) and our
sen iors.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
B. Goal
To create viable commercial districts throughout the Village which provide
employment opportunities, needed goods and services, and diversified tax
revenues which are sufficient to sustain Village services and minimize the
reliance on property tax.
Objectives
B.l Maintain Village services and facilities which assure the long-term
economic strength of the various commercial centers and areas within
the Village.
B.2 Maintain and attract retail and commercial services in the Village.
B.3 Initiate programs to encourage improvement of the condition of older
existing commercial buildings and areas.
B.4 Ensure that commercial areas maintain the appearance of all buildings,
grounds, and parking areas.
B.5 Encourage convenient access to, and adequate employee and patron
parking in all shopping areas.
B.6 Maintain a progressive business climate with an understandable
development process.
B.7 Design and implement strategies for attracting commercial opportunities
to Mount Prospect in order to further strengthen and expand the Village's
tax and economic base.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (continued)
C. Goal
To develop an industrial base which provides employment opportunities, and
diversified tax revenues which are sufficient to sustain Village services and
minimize the reliance on property tax.
Objectives
C.1 Provide for the orderly expansion of existing industrial areas and
activities.
C.2 Plan new industrial development in areas of similar or compatible use,
close to major transportation routes.
C.3 Encourage the alignment and/or consolidation of access points for
neig hboring industrial properties along major thoroughfa res to minimize
conflicts with the traffic movement.
C.4 Minimize the negative impact of industrial activities on neighboring land
uses.
C.5 Ensure that industrial areas maintain the appearance of all buildings,
grounds, and parking areas.
C.6 Encourage coordinated lot configuration, building design, access and
parking, and overall environmental features, as well as compatible
relationships between new and existing development in all industrial
and office research developments.
C.7 Encourage new office and industrial developments to incorporate flexible
spaces which can handle the changing needs of a variety of tenants
such as future expansion, high ceilings, multiple loading capabilities, or
sophisticated racking systems.
C.8 Encourage the development of new industry that maximizes use of the
local labor force.
C.9 Design and implement strategies for attracting industrial opportunities
to Mount Prospect in order to further strengthen and expand the Village's
tax and economic base.
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CHAPTER 3:
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
D. Goal
To provide a balanced transportation system which provides for safe and
efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians, supports surrounding land
development, and enhances regional transportation facilities.
Objectives
D.l Improve pedestrian and automobile traffic movements throughout the
Village, reducing congestion where possible with particular emphasis on
Downtown and the Randhurst Shopping Center and surrounding area.
D.2 Encourage convenient access to, and adequate employee and patron
parking in all shopping areas with particular emphasis on Downtown.
D.3 Provide for safe bicycle movement within the Village through the
development and improvement of bicycle routes and other facilities.
D.4 Promote and encourage safe and convenient public transportation
within the Village and to other adjacent and nearby communities and
destinations.
D.5 Increase usability to public transportation facilities by improving access
to commuter parking facilities.
D.6 Ensure that new and existing developments are served by a safe and
convenient circulation system with streets and roadways relating to and
connecting with existing streets in adjacent areas.
D.7 Encourage the implementation of the CATS 2030 Regiona I Transportation
Plan in Mount Prospect, specifically development complementary to the
Suburban Transit Access Route (STAR Line).
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CHAPTER 3:
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (continued)
E. Goal
To maintain a public infrastructure system that efficiently provides utilities,
public improvements and flood control required by the Community.
Objectives
E.l Maintain adequate public water, sanitary and storm sewer systems.
E.2 Maintain the Village's ability to plan and program public improvements
as needed.
E.3 Protect natural water retention and drainage where possible and ensure
development does not have adverse impact on flood control.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES, PARKS, AND OPEN SPACE
F. Goal
To provide a system of facilities that ensures for efficient delivery of public
services and open space, enhancing the quality of life within the community.
Objectives
F.l Maintain a high quality level of tire and police protection throughout the
Village.
F.2 Encourage the availability of high-quality primary and secondary
education.
F.3 Ensure facilities and services are accessible to all people needing
assistance.
F.4 Promote the viable reuse of schools and other public buildings that may
be closed in the future for other uses such as day care centers, pre-school,
teen activity, senior citizens centers and other similar facilities.
F.5 Support the goals of the Park Districts' and School Districts' strategic plans
to maintain a local park and school system which meets the residents'
needs.
F.6 Ensure that adequate open space is set aside as a part of new residential
developments.
F.7 Encourage the linking of greenways, parks, and recreational facilities in
neighborhoods, Village wide and regional levels.
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CHAPTER 4:
CHAPTER 4:
LAND USE MAP AND
DESCRIPTIONS
The Land Use Map and descriptions provides a general framework for
improvement and development in Mount Prospect over the next 20 years.
It establishes long-term targets for development in the Village, which
are consistent with the community's overall goals and objectives. These
recommendations seek long term economic sustainability for the community,
providing a land use mix which allows the Village to continue to provide quality
services. It is specific enough to guide day-to-day development decisions, yet
flexible enough to allow modification and continuous refinement.
The Land Use Map and descriptions contains five primary components:
residential areas; commercial areas; industrial and office research areas;
community facilities, parks, and open space; and a transportation thoroughfare
plan. Planning recommendations for each of these components are discussed
below. Implementation strategies for each area follow in Chapter 5.
LAND USE
The Village of Mount Prospect covers an area of approximately ten square miles
located 22 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. It is bordered on the north
by Prospect Heights, on the east by the Cook County Forest Preserve and Des
Plaines, on the south by Des Plaines and Elk Grove Village, and on the west
by Arlington Heights. The Village is bisected by several major transportation
corridors:
Northwest Union Pacific Railroad, which runs diagonally through the
Village from a southeast to a northwest direction with a station in the
downtown;
Canadian National Railroad, which runs diagonally through the northeast
portion of the Village with a station at our border with Prospect Heights;
Northwest Highway (Route 14), which runs parallel to Northwest Union
Pacific Railroad;
Rand Road (Route 12), which also runs diagonally through the Village
from a southeast to a northwest direction in the north half of the Village;
Central Road, which runs west and east through the center of the Village;
Golf Road (Route 58), Dempster Street, and Oakton Street, which run west
and east through the south portion of the Village; and
Illinois Route 83 which runs north and south through the center of the
Village moving along these different roadways: Busse Road, Oakton
Street, Elmhurst Road, Lincoln Avenue, and Main Street.
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CHAPTER 4:
Mount Prospect is an established, essentially developed community, with a
healthy mix of residential, commercial, and industrial development. Since
most of the community is already committed in terms of land use, the existing
development pattern significantly influences the type and extent of new
development which will be possible, and the extent to which redevelopment
will be appropriate.
This chapter serves as a guide for future land use development decisions
within the Village. It identifies which lands should be utilized for residential,
commercial, industrial, and public land use activities. The Land Use Map and
descriptions also describe interrelationships between various land use areas,
and the types of projects and improvements desirable within each area. The
Map and descriptions are consistent with the Mount Prospect Vision Statement,
goals and objectives (Chapter 3), and provide the overall framework for specific
land use recommendations.
RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Mount Prospect has traditionally been a strong and desirable residential
community. Existing residential neighborhoods represent one of the Village's
most important assets. The Land Use Map and descriptions attempt to
strengthen and reinforce existing residential areas and allow for quality new
residentia I development in select locations.
Single- Family Residential Development
Single-Family detached residential development should continue to be the
predominant land use within the Village. Originally single-family homes
were constructed in the central portion of the Village, conforming to the
basic grid pattern of streets, at an overall density of five to eight units per
net acre. Newer single-family homes were developed on somewhat larger
lots in the northern and western portions of the Village primarily at densities
of three to five units per net acre with neighborhoods characterized by
curvilinear street patterns.
All existing single-family neighborhoods should be strengthened through
a range of community facility and support service improvements, including
expanded park and recreational facilities where needed. Transportation
improvement projects should help reduce through traffic within certain
neighborhoods, as well as improve operational conditions at problem
intersections in other neighborhoods. This designation would allow for
single family attached dwelling units along arterial roadways and adjacent
to non-residential uses, where appropriate.
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Single-Family Residential Development is for areas planned for single
family detached and attached dwellings, with appropriate densities that
are defined by the zoning ordinance for single-family districts. This single
family residential development category is consistent with the R-X, R-A, R-
1, and R-2 Zoning Districts of the Village Zoning Ordinance.
Multi-Family Residential Development
Multi-Family Residential Development is for areas planned primarily for
apartment buildings and condominium complexes, with appropriate
densities that are defined by the zoning ordinance for multi-family districts,
and are typically three stories or higher. The design and development of
new multi-family development should be carefully controlled to ensure
compatibility with surrounding uses, adequate screening and buffering,
and a high-quality living environment. Such multi-family residential
development is consistent with the R-3, R-4, R-5, and B-5C Zoning Districts
of the Village Zoning Ordinance.
COMMERCIAL AREAS
The Land Use Map and descriptions strive to strengthen and reinforce the role
and function of existing commercial areas in the Village and promote viable
new commercial development in selected locations. The Central Road Corridor
Plan, Rand Road Corridor Plan, and Downtown TIF District Strategic Plan
provide further specific planning recommendations for each commercial area.
The Map includes three general types of commercial areas, each with different
characteristics and requirements.
Neighborhood Commercial
Neighborhood Commercial areas contain a range of office, retail, and
commercial service establishments. These areas include primarily linear
developments on smaller sites. Residential areas often abut the rear of these
commercial properties. Planned unit developments, including mixed use
projects, should be encouraged to create a variety of uses, and to transition
intensities to adjoining neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Commercial
category is consistent with the B-1, B-2, B-4 and B-5 Zoning Districts of the
Village Zoning Ordinance.
Community Commercial
Typically located in a high visibility area that offers convenient access
and parking, Community Commercial areas contain a wide range of
office, retail, and commercial service establishments. These areas include
developments on large sites that include large-scale IIbig boxll and IImixed-
usell type developments that could include smaller scale lIoutlof' parcels.
The Community Commercial category is consistent with the B-3 Zoning
Districts of the Village Zoning Ordinance.
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Central Commercial
The Central Commercial area should contain a dense, intensive land use
pattern focusing on an urban style of development and architecture.
Pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access should be emphasized to ensure areas
are walkable. The Central Commercial areas should contain a mix of land
uses ranging from retail, high-density residential, office, and institutional.
Typical of a downtown environment - Jlmixed-useJl development should
include first-floor retail, dining, and commercial service establishments
with above first-floor residential and office. The Central Commercial
development category is consistent with the BSC Districts of the Village
Zoning District.
INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE RESEARCH AREAS
The Land Use Map differentiates between two basic types of industrial uses:
Light Industrial and Office Research, which could include a wide range of office,
warehousing, and light manufacturing uses; and General Industrial, which
would include heavy industrial and manufacturing uses.
Light Industrial and Office Research
Light Industrial and Office Research areas are intended for uses that typically
do not generate the intensity of heavy industrial land uses. It may include
professional and business services, light assembly plants, warehousing,
research and development facilities, and distributions centers. Industrial
and office research development, as characterized by Kensington Business
Center, represents a significant land use component within the Village.
Several land areas in the southwestern portion of the Village have potential
for similar development in the future. If carefully designed and developed,
industrial and office research uses could create a strong new identity for
the Village. This area is consistent with the 1-1 and O-R Zoning Districts of
the Village Zoning Ordinance.
General Industry
General I ndustry areas conta in intensive la nd uses with a strong dependence
on transportation facilities such as major roadways, rail or air. This land
use typically requires significant amounts of land and can often create
conditions that are generally incompatible with residential uses. Heavy
manufacturing, truck terminals, construction equipment and material
storage are common uses in General Industry areas. This area is consistent
with the 1-1 Zoning District of the Village Zoning Ordinance.
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CHAPTER 4:
COMMUNITY FACILITIES, PARKS, AND OPEN SPACE
Institutional
Institutional uses generally include public, quasi-public, and private
uses, such as governmental, educational, medical, religious, or university
facilities as well as cemeteries. Public and semipublic land areas, including
public and private schools, municipal facilities and churches are distributed
throughout the Village.
Open Space
Open Space areas are intended to include all active and passive parklands,
public recreation centers and golf courses when not associated with a
residential development. Park and recreational areas are also scattered
throughout the community.
The Open Space system consists of sites, facilities, and programs which
perform several important functions. The most basic function is the
provision of recreational services to local residents. An effective system
can also create opportunities for a wide range of leisure time experiences,
help define and delineate neighborhood areas, and be an important visual
feature in the community. An effective parks and recreation system is
particularly important in a traditionally strong residential community like
Mount Prospect.
The Village also has several other public land resources. Cook County Forest
Preserve land borders the Village on the northeast and is a significant visual
and recreational resource available to Village residents. Additionally, there
are numerous golf courses in and adjacent to the Village and several others
within a short driving distance. In addition to the public recreational
resources, private recreational facilities also play a key role in Mount
Prospect. The Village contains numerous privately operated swimming
pools, tennis courts, club rooms, and playgrounds which help supplement
the public system.
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CHAPTER 4:
TRANSPORTATION
The transportation system consists of various categories of streets, parking
facilities, and public transit services. The overall system provides for access
to Mount Prospect from the surrounding area and movement of people and
vehicles within and around the Village. The efficiency and convenience of this
system significantly affects the quality of life within the community.
Thoroughfare Plan
The major street system in Mount Prospect is well defined, but little hierarchy
is apparent for other streets in the Village. A functional classification of all
streets is a necessary step in identifying problem areas and prescribing
improvements.
Streets and related traffic control devices must all be considered as
elements of an inter-related system. This approach requires that the
decision to install traffic engineering measures (e.g., street closure, left turn
restrictions, traffic signals, etc.) be considered in terms of their impact on
adjacent streets, intersections, and neighborhoods. Without a systematic
approach to this problem, the result is a mixture of traffic control devices,
policies and operational practices which creates confusion, inconvenience,
accidents, and a myriad of other secondary problems.
The currently accepted approach to Jlsorting ouf' the complex inter-
relationship between these elements is first to classify each street in the
Village according to the function it should perform. Each street should
fit into a category or functional classification. Decisions regarding traffic
control devices and restrictive measures can then be prescribed in a
relatively straightforward manner to assure that the functions are achieved.
In addition, this procedure permits the identification of deficiencies in the
street system and facilitates the analysis of street system needs.
Four separate street classifications are identified below. The titles given to
these classifications describe the orientation of traffic expected to use the
streets.
Major Arterial Streets: A major arterial street is intended to serve vehicle
trips oriented beyond the Village boundaries and adjacent communities.
The section of the street within the Village should serve a significant
portion of trips generated by land uses within the Village. This type of
street has regional importance because of its alignment, continuity,
capacity, and its connection with other regional traffic carriers.
Secondary Arterial Streets: A secondary arterial street is intended to
serve vehicle trips generated by land uses within the Village and within
adjacent communities. This type of street should not serve long distance
trips (Le., greater than five miles) but has community importance in terms
of traffic capacity and serving abutting land use.
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Collector Streets: A collector street is intended to provide for traffic
movements between arterial and local streets, and direct access to
abutting property. A collector street often reflects the character of
the neighborhood and can provide access to abutting property while
maintaining the desired level of mobility.
Local Streets: All other streets within the Village could be classified
as local streets. A local street is intended to serve only vehicle trips
generated by land use abutting the street. The function of this type of
street is providing local access within a neighborhood.
One of the primary benefits derived from creating a functionally classified
street system is desig nating IIneigh borhoodsll inside the areas of the network
of major and secondary arterial streets. If these streets a re properly designed
with adequate capacity and proper traffic control devices, the traffic in the
neighborhood IIcellsll can be controlled to exclude through traffic.
In determining the functional classification of streets within the Village, the
following factors were considered:
Length which the street extends continuously beyond the Village
boundaries.
Width of pavement.
Type and density of abutting land use.
Spacing relative to the prevailing grid network of streets in the
surrounding communities.
The functional classification of the proposed street system is presented
in Figure 5.1. In general, the desired design characteristics for the streets
should reflect these classifications. The major arterial streets should have
the highest design standards (normally four-lane divided roadways with
separate turn lanes at intersections) and should have priority in terms of
traffic control over the other streets in the system. The secondary arterial
streets also require high design standards and should usually have four
lanes for travel. A median may be necessary on some community streets if
the volume of traffic is anticipated to be significant because of the intensity
of abutting development or the condition of parallel streets. Collector
streets will usually provide satisfactory service as two-lane facilities unless
they provide primary access to high traffic generating land uses.
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Fiaure 5.1: Functional Classification of Area Streets
Classification
Major Arterial:
Street
Algonquin Road
Central Road
Des Plaines/River Road
Elmhurst Road/Main Street
Euclid Avenue
Golf Road
Northwest Highway
Oakton Street
Rand Road
Wolf Road
Secondary Arterial:
Bu sse Road
Camp McDonald Road
Dempster Street
Kensington Road
Mount Prospect Road
Collector:
Burning Bush Lane
(from Seminole Lane to Kensington Road)
Business Center Drive
Busse Avenue
(from Main Street to Owen Street)
Cardinal Lane
(from Eric Avenue to Westgate Road)
Council Trail
Elmhurst Avenue
(from Central Road to Kensington Road)
(from Prospect Avenue to Lincoln Street)
Emerson Street
(from Golf Road to Central Road)
Fairview Avenue
Feehanville Drive
Gregory Street
Highland Street
Huntington Commons Drive
(from Elmhurst Road to Linneman Road)
Lincoln Street
(from Meier Road to Elmhurst Avenue)
Linneman Road
Lonnquist Boulevard
(west of Emerson)
Meier Road
(from Golf Road to Lincoln Street)
Owen Street
Prospect Avenue
(from Central Road to Mount Prospect Road)
Shoenbeck Road
(from Rand Road to Camp McDonald Road)
See-Gwun Avenue
(from Golf Road to Lincoln Street)
Seminole Lane
We-Go Trail
(from Lincoln Street to Central Road)
Westgate Road
Wheeling Road
William Street
(from Golf Road to Prospect Avenue)
Willow Lane
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CHAPTER 5:
IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM
Over the coming months and years, a number of specific steps can be taken
to help realize the vision for the community as outlined in Chapter 3 of this
Plan. The Implementation Program offers a means to achieve the goals and
objectives identified in the four elements of the Plan:
Housing and
Residential Areas
Economic
Development
ansportation and
fra stru ctu re
Community Facilities, Parks,
and Open Space
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Implementation strategies will vary in scope depending on the intended result.
For example, an implementation strategy can be very specific, such as IIplant
trees and undertake other beautification projects to improve the appearance of
commercial corridorsll or it can be more general, such as IImaintain close contact
and continue to cooperate and help all local school districts to ensure that the
needs of Mount Prospect students continue to be met:'
The Implementation Program also prioritizes the strategies and identifies
responsibility for achieving them.
Type of Strategies
Implementation Strategies are categorized into four different types:
Action: Can be acted upon to produce a result
Village Board Action: Reflects a policy which must be adopted by the Village
Board
Special Study Needs: Additional study to determine best course of action
Coordination: Requires ongoing coordination with other parties
outside Village Staff
Related Goals/Objectives
Indicates which goals and objectives from Chapter 3 the strategy originated.
On Page 57, for example, Strategy 1 lists the numbers 1 and 3 in the IIRelated
Objectives A.XII column. This should be read in the following manner:
IIStrategy 1 derives from Goal A.1 and A.3 I isted in Cha pter 3, Page 41.11
Timing
Indicates whether the strategy should occur in the short term (within 3 years),
long term (4 - 5 years), or is an ongoing activity of the Village.
Responsible Village, Agencies and other Entities
Lists the Village department as well as other agencies/groups that will lead
implementation of the strategy.
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Related
strategy Type of strategy Objectives Timing Responsibility
(A.X)*
Monitor property maintenance conditions in all Community
neighborhoods within the Village through a systematic Action 1,3 Ongoing Development
housing code enforcement program.
Continue to encourage a range of housing types, while Community
2 maintaining the overall density requirements of the Zoning Action 1,4 Ongoing Development
Code, when reviewing development proposals.
Continue to implement housing rehabilitation financial Community
3 assistance programs for low- and moderate-income Action, 5,6 Ongoing Development,
families. Coordination HUD (CDBG
Program)
Community
4 Pursue additional funding sources to expand the Village's Action, 5,6 Ongoing Development,
first-time home buyers program. Coordination HUD (CDBG
Program), IHDA
Update and adopt the Village of Mount Prospect 5 Year Community
5 Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Action 5,6 Ongoing
Grant (CDBG) programming. Development
Promote development opportunities in the Village for a Community
6 full range of housing for our seniors: active, independent, Action 6 Ongoing
assisted living, and convalescent care. Development
Revise the Zoning Code to ensure it will allow for a full Action, Village Community
7 range of housing for our seniors: active, independent, 6 Short Term
assisted living, and convalescent care. Board Action Development
* Indicates which goals and objectives from Chapter 3 the strategy originated. For example, Strategy 1 lists the numbers 1 and 3 in this column. This should be read in the
following manner: "Strategy 1 derives from Goal A1 and A.3 listed in Chapter 3, Page 41."
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Goal B: To create viable commercial districts throughout the Village which provide employment opportunities,
needed goods and services, and diversified tax revenues which are sufficient to sustain Village services and
minimize the reliance on property tax.
Related
strategy Type of strategy Objectives Timing Responsibility
B.X*
Utilize the Land Use Plan and Zoning Code to prevent Action, Village Community
expansion of residential uses in areas most suited to Ongoing
commercial development. Board Action Development
2 Continue to enforce sign control regulations in commercial Action 4 Ongoing Community
areas. Development
3 Undertake beautification projects to improve the Action 4 Ongoing Public Works
appearance of commercial corridors.
Continue to actively market development opportunities Community
4 throughout the community and recruit amenities for Action 2,6,7 Ongoing Development
businesses, such as restaurants and hotels.
Continue to serve as a clearinghouse for collecting and Community
5 disseminating information about funding sources and Action 1,6 Ongoing Development
assistance available to businesses.
Review development trends and revise the Zoning Code Action, Village Community
6 to ensure regulations are conducive to encourage quality Board Action 3,6 Short Term Development
redevelopment of aging commercial properties.
Review the landscaping ordinance to ensure aesthetic Action, Village Community
7 goals are balanced with the visibility needs of the business Board Action 4 Short Term Development
community.
Review the development process to ensure the internal
review process and Village Code create a positive business Action, Village Community
8 climate. Continue efforts to streamline the development Board Action 1,6 Short Term Development
review process while maintaining the integrity of the Village
development regulations.
9 Amend the zoning code to allow for mixed use Action, Village 7 Short Term Community
development outside the downtown district. Board Action Development
Review the sign code to ensure current regulations allow
effective signage for the businesses downtown, but do not Action, Village Community
10 detract from the general appearance and architectural Board Action 4 Short Term Development
character of their surroundings including streets, buildings
and other signs in the area.
Implement a Village wide financial assistance program
11 for the rehabilitation of commercial buildings including Action, Village 1,3,4 Short Term Community
the Downtown Facade Improvement and the Corridor Board Action Development
Improvement Programs.
12 Construct new sidewalks and other pedestrian Action 3,4,5 Short Term Public Works
conveniences where needed.
Continue redevelopment of downtown by implementing Action, Village Community
13 recommendations detailed in the Downtown TIF District Board Action 4,5,7 Long Term Development,
Strategic Plan. Public Works
* Indicates which goals and objectives from Chapter 3 the strategy originated. For example, Strategy 1 lists the number 1 in this column. This should be read in the following
manner: "Strategy 1 derives from Goal B.1 listed in Chapter 3, Page 42."
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Goal B: To create viable commercial districts throughout the Village which provide employment opportunities,
needed goods and services, and diversified tax revenues which are sufficient to sustain Village services and
minimize the reliance on property tax.
Related
strategy Type of strategy Objectives Timing Responsibility
B.X
Develop a strategic plan for the River Road Corridor, north
of Kensington Road to promote the area for redevelopment Special Study Community
14 as a mixed residential and commercial corridor Nee ds 1,2,3,7 Long Term Development,
complemented by potential recreational uses of the Cook Property Owners
County Forest Preserve.
Develop a strategic plan for Randhurst Shopping Center Community
15 and its surrounding area. Study the feasibility of a tax Special Study 1,2,3,7 Long Term Development,
increment finance district immediately south of the Nee ds Property Owners
shopping center.
Develop a strategic plan for the Northwest Highway Special Study Community
16 and Prospect A venue Corridor to promote the area as a Nee ds 1,2,3,7 Long Term Development,
commercial corridor for redevelopment. Property Owners
Develop a strategic plan for the Dempster, Algonquin, Busse Community
17 Road intersection to enhance this commercial corridor. Special Study 1,2,3,7 Long Term Development,
Strategies for better pedestrian circulation should be a high Nee ds Property Owners
priority.
strategy
2
Maintain zoning standards and incentives designed
to encourage planned industrial and office research
development. Provisions should encourage coordinated
lot configuration, building design, access and parking,
and overall environmental features, as well as compatible
relationships between existing and new development.
Utilize the Land Use Plan and Zoning Code to prevent
expansion of residential uses in areas most suited to industrial
development.
Continue programs to actively promote and recruit desired
types of industry throughout the Village.
Develop a comprehensive marketing plan for attracting
desirable businesses and redevelopment opportunities at
Kensington Business Center.
Review development trends and revise the Zoning Code
to ensure regulations adequately provide for new industrial
ne e ds.
3
4
5
Related
Type of strategy Objectives Timing Responsibility
C.X*
Action 1,2,3,6,7 Ongoing Community
Development
Action, Village 1,4 Ongoing
Board Action
Action 8,9 Ongoing
Action 9 Short Term
Action 7,9 Short Term
Community
Development
Community
Development
Community
Development
Community
Development
* Indicates which goals and objectives from Chapter 3 the strategy originated. For example, Strategy 1 lists the numbers 1,2,3,6, and 7 in this column. This should be read in
the following manner: "Strategy 1 derives from Goals C.l, C.2, C.3, C.6, and C.7 listed in Chapter 3, Page 43."
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Related
strategy Type of strategy Objectives Timing Responsibility
D.X*
Continue to evaluate where street lighting is deficient, and Special Study 6 Ongoing Public Works
upgrade to current standards. Needs
Continue to evaluate and take advantage of
2 technological enhancements that address traffic Special Study Ongoing Public Works
operational and intersectional problems and determine Needs
potential economically feasible solutions.
Continue to pursue expanding the public transportation Community
3 options throughout the Village, including funding for Action 4 Ongoing Development,
programs benefiting income eligible residents. Human Services
Study the public transportation system in Mount Prospect
evaluating the current level of service, usage, and access Community
4 to transit, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. The study should Special Study 1,3,4,5,7 Short Term Development,
provide recommendations for im proving the Village's Needs
public transportation system and connections to multiple Public Works, RT A
modes of transportation.
Continue the neighborhood traffic studies, reviewing Special Study Public Works,
5 1,6 Short Term Police
neighborhood speed limits and intersection traffic controls. Needs Department
Evaluate opportunities for better linkages between Community
6 parks, schools, Village destinations, and neighboring Special Study 3 Short Term Development,
communities. Study the feasibility of constructing a Needs Public Works
regional bike path along the Union Pacific Metra line.
7 Develop a parking management plan for Downtown. Special Study 2 Short Term Community
Needs Development
Evaluate widening Busse Road between Golf and Central, Special Study
8 and Mount Prospect Road between Northwest Highway Needs Long Term Public Works
and Central Road.
9 Study the feasibility of jurisdictional transfer of County and Special Study Long Term Public Works
Township roads throughout the Village. Needs
Evaluate the improvement of vehicular and pedestrian
crossings across the Union Pacific Railroad where Special Study Community
10 economically feasible, which will also serve as an Needs Long Term Development,
opportunity to better connect the downtown, improve Public Works
pedestrian circulation and safety in downtown.
Evaluate the improvement of pedestrian circulation and Special Study Community
11 safety in downtown. Needs Long Term Development,
Public Works
* Indicates which goals and objectives from Chapter 3 the strategy originated. For example, Strategy 1 lists the number 6 in this column. This should be read in the following
manner: "Strategy 1 derives from Goal D.6 listed in Chapter 3, Page 44."
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strategy Type of strategy Timing Responsibility
Continue to monitor the stormwater management system
ensuring that the system is built to a capacity which minimizes Action 1,2,3 Ongoing Public Works
Aooding throughout town.
Continue to monitor all future plans for expansion of Community
telecommunications facilities in the Village. Replacement of Action, Development,
2 obsolete infrastructure consistent with updated technology Coordination 2 Ongoing Public Works, T ele-
standards should be encouraged, with infrastructure placed communication
underground where opportunities arise. Providers
3 Continue to support the construction of Levee 37 and other Coordination 3 Short Term Village Wide, Army
regional Aood control projects. Corps of Engineers
4 Assess the overall condition of the existing Village water Special Study 1,2 Short Term Public Works
distribution system. Nee ds
Initiate the routine roadway resurface program. This is
5 expected to begin when the backlog of roadways needing Action 1,2 Long Term Public Works
resurfacing and reconstruction is completed in 2009.
6 Evaluate the impact of potential annexation areas on the Special Study 1,2 Long Term Village Wide
existing transportation and public infrastructure systems. Nee ds
Complete Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Aood control program.
The only remaining project in phase 1 is the Hatlen Heights
7 Relief Sewer Project. Phase 2 of the program includes bank Action 1,2,3 Long Term Public Works
stabilization for Weller Creek which is now complete and for
McDonald Creek, which is anticipated for 2010.
8 Evaluate locations throughout the Village that require stream Special Study 1,2,3 Long Term Public Works
bank stabilization. Nee ds * Indicates which goals and objectives from Chapter 3 the strategy originated. For example, Strategy 1 lists the number 1,2, and 3 in this column. This should be read in the
following manner: "Strategy 1 derives from Goal E.l, E.2, and E.3 listed in Chapter 3, Page 45."
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Related
strategy Type of strategy Objectives Timing Responsibility
F.X*
Support the individual school districts delivery of
high quality educational services. When necessary Community
the Village should work with district officials to find Coordination 1,2 Ongoing Development,
viable new uses for vacant school facilities which School Districts
can be of maximum benefit to the community.
Support efforts by the local park districts to secure Village Wide, Park
2 funds for the purchase or lease of open space for Coordination 4,5 Ongoing Districts
recreational use.
Continue to cooperate with all local park districts Village Wide, Park
3 to ensure that the recreational needs of Mount Coordination 5 Ongoing Districts
Prospect residents continue to be met.
Investigate the need for a neighborhood Special Study Human
4 resource center to serve the growing foreign born Needs 4 Short Term Services, Police
population. Department
Monitor the need for additional fire and police
stations on a regular basis. Several existing Village
facilities and services may require expansion Community
or relocation in the future as planned and new Special Study Development,
5 development occurs. If Railroad traffic increases, Needs, Village Long Term Fire Department,
it may be necessary for the Police Department to Board Action Police
create and maintain a substation in the Village's Department
south side, perhaps in the Fire Station at Golf and
Busse.
Evaluate opportunities for recreational use of Community
6 the Cook County Forest Preserve property to Special Study 7 Long Term Development,
compliment the residential neighborhoods and Needs Cook County
commercial corridor located along River Road. Forest Preserve
* Indicates which goals and objectives from Chapter 3 the strategy originated. For example, Strategy 1 lists the number 1 and 2 in this column. This should be read in the
following manner: "Strategy 1 derives from Goal F.l and F.2 listed in Chapter 3, Page 45."
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APPENDIX A:
Additional Demographics
The following tables further answer the questions of JlWhere have we come
from?JI and JlHow do we compare to the region, the State, and the Country?JI
The demographic information that was found in the tables of Chapter 2 are also
compared with the Village's neighbors.
Fiaure A.l Characteristics of DODulation
Median Age 35.3 34.7 33.6 37.2 39.7 37.5 36.4
Average Household Size 2.59 2.63 2.68 2.61 2.45 2.57 2.61
In Family Household* 82.61 % 83.1 0% 82.59% 86.73% 83.54% 84.20% 86.1 6%
Education - Bachelor's Degree or Above Attained 15.80% 1 6.73% 1 8.02% 24.43% 32.99% 17.50% 21.58%
Median Household Income $41 ,994 $46,590 $45,922 $57,165 $67,807 $53,638 $62,1 32 $55,641
Per Capita Income $21,587 $23,1 04 $23,227 $26,464 $33,544 $24,1 46 $28,51 5
Population below the Poverty level in 1999 12.38% 1 0.68% 13.90% 4.62% 2.50% 4.59% 1.98%
Number of Housing Units 115,904,641 4,885,615 2,096,121 22,081 31,713 22,959 13,457
Percent of Housing Owner Occupied 60% 63% 55% 70% 74% 78% 75%
Housing Owner Occupied 69,816,513 3,089,124 1,142,7 43 15,483 23,565 1 7,907 10,136
Housing Renter Occupied 35,663,588 1,502,655 831 ,438 6,235 7,167 4,567 3,090
* Householder living with one or more individuals related to him or her by birth, marriage, or adoption.
Source: U.S. Census 2000 Summary File 1, Table P-13; Summary File 3, Tables P-1, P-9, P-37, P-53, P-82, P-87, H-1, H-6, H-7, H-18, PCT-21
Fiaure A.2: Housina OCCUDancv and Tenure (2000)
Total housing units 22,081 31,713 22,959 13,457 6,622
% Occupied housing units 98.36% 96.91% 97.89% 98.28% 97.07%
% Vacant housing units 1.64% 3.09% 2.11% 1.72% 2.93%
HOUSING TENURE
Total occupied housing units 21,718 30,732 22,474 13,226 6,428
% Owner-occupied housing units 71.29% 76.68% 79.68% 76.64% 72.98%
% Renter-occupied housing units 28.71% 23.32% 20.32% 23.36% 27.02%
Source: US Census 2000 Summary File 3, Tables H-1, H-7, H-8
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APPENDIX
Total:
% Not Hispanic or Latino:
% White
% Black or African American
% American Indian and Alaska Native
% Asian
% Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
% Some other race
% Two or more races
% Hispanic or Latino:
% White
% Black or African American
% American Indian and Alaska Native
% Asian
% Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
% Some other race
% Two or more races
Source: US Census 2000 Summary File 1, Table P-8
281,421,906
87.45%
69.1 3%
1 2.06%
0.74%
3.60%
0.13%
0.17%
1.64%
1 2.55%
6.01%
0.25%
0.14%
0.04%
0.02%
5.29%
0.79%
Fiaure A.4: Lanauaae Caoabilitv Aaes S Years and Over
12,419,293
87.68%
67.83%
14.95%
0.15%
3.38%
0.03%
0.11%
1.24%
1 2.32%
5.65%
0.17%
0.10%
0.03%
0.01%
5.71%
0.65%
5,376,7 41
80.07%
47.59%
25.86%
0.13%
4.80%
0.03%
0.14%
1.53%
19.93%
8.69%
0.28%
0.16%
0.04%
0.02%
9.74%
1.00%
56,265
88.23%
73.84%
1.74%
0.07%
11. 1 5%
0.04%
0.08%
1.30%
11 .77%
6.74%
0.08%
0.12%
0.03%
0.01%
4.07%
0.72%
76,031
95.54%
87.61 %
0.93%
0.05%
5.96%
0.03%
0.09%
0.87%
4.46%
2.95%
0.03%
0.03%
0.02%
0.01%
1. 1 0%
0.32%
58,720
85.99%
76.01%
0.95%
0.12%
7.59%
0.02%
0.11%
1.18%
14.01 %
8.43%
0.06%
0.13%
0.06%
0.01%
4.54%
0.79%
34,727
93.77%
82.35%
1.39%
0.07%
8.74%
0.04%
0.11%
1.07%
6.23%
3.67%
0.03%
0.03%
0.05%
0.00%
2.18%
0.28%
17,081
72.42%
65.21 %
1.59%
0.11%
4.37%
0.04%
0.04%
1.07%
27.58%
12.20%
0.16%
0.14%
0.00%
0.01%
1 3.79%
1.28%
Total Population:
% Speak Another Language (Total)
% and English "very well"
% and English "well"
% and English "not well"
% and English "not at all"
Source: U.S. Census, Summary File 3, Table - PCTl2
Fiaure A.S: Oriain of Foreian Born bv Continent
262,375,152
17.89%
9.77%
3.94%
2.90%
1.28%
11,547,505
19.23%
1 0.1 0%
4.44%
3.36%
1.33%
4,991,310
30.81%
15.53%
7.41%
5.61%
2.26%
53,049
34.94%
16.87%
8.21%
6.66%
3.20%
71,417
1 7.67%
1 0.67%
4.10%
2.14%
0.76%
55,387
32.42%
16.70%
8.57%
5.40%
1.74%
32,575
20.01%
12.25%
4.61%
2.40%
0.75%
16, 259
45.16%
17.03%
1 0.4 8%
12.47%
5.18%
Total Foreign Born:
% Europe:
%Asia:
% Africa:
% Oceania:
% Americas:
% Born at sea
31,107,889
15.80%
26.44%
2.83%
0.54%
54.38%
0.00%
Source: US Census Summary File 3, Table - PCTl9
1,529,058
25.50%
23.53%
1.71%
0.17%
49.09%
0.00%
1,064,703
27.06%
21 .78%
1 .74%
0.12%
49.30%
0.00%
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15,159
34.39%
35.00%
1.22%
0.23%
29.16%
0.00%
10,546
43.04%
36.83%
1.69%
0.15%
18.29%
0.00%
14,010
39.60%
24.99%
0.38%
0.11%
34.92%
0.00%
4,964
28.75%
53.00%
1.27%
0.18%
16.80%
0.00%
6,399
34.24%
9.10%
0.11%
0.33%
56.23%
0.00%
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Fiaure A.6: Year of Entrv for the Foreian-Born Pooulation
Total Foreign Born: 31,107,889 1,529,058 1,064,703 15,159 1 0,546 14,010 4,964 6,399
% 1995 to March 2000 24.37% 25.63% 24.89% 32.69% 32.64% 1 7.1 6% 18.51% 35.41%
% 1990 to 1994 17.99% 19.34% 19.56% 18.52% 12.61% 17.59% 18.76% 23.86%
% 1985 to 1989 15.08% 13.93% 13.91% 12.18% 9.73% 15.28% 11 .4 8% 11 .7 7%
% 1 980 to 1984 12.14% 9.89% 10.27% 7.43% 6.51% 12.18% 11.1 2% 8.16%
% 1975 to 1979 8.64% 9.15% 9.53% 7.98% 7.88% 9.67% 11.08% 5.91%
% 1970 to 1974 6.43% 7.12% 7.39% 5.24% 6.68% 6.99% 7.45% 4.52%
%1965to1969 4.77% 4.52% 4.49% 4.35% 5.48% 5.69% 6.73% 2.69%
% Before 1965 10.59% 1 0.43% 9.95% 11.61% 1 8.47% 15.43% 14.87% 7.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2000 Summary File 3, Table - P22
Fiaure A.7: Construction Date of Housina stock
% Built 1999 to March 2000 1.39% 0.72% 0.35% 0.54% 0.89% 0.30%
% Built 1995 to 1998 5.34% 2.59% 2.10% 2.15% 3.50% 2.90%
% Built 1990 to 1994 5.65% 3.10% 4.02% 6.23% 5.49% 6.47%
% Built 1980 to 1989 9.86% 7.27% 10.72% 17.72% 7.45% 20.57%
% Built 1970 to 1979 16.51 % 13.66% 26.12% 22.85% 14.91% 29.33%
% Built 1960 to 1969 14.61% 16.30% 29.69% 24.81% 26.54% 28.15%
% Built 1950 to 1959 15.22% 18.49% 19.90% 16.90% 23.19% 11.01%
% Built 1940 to 1949 9.07% 11.14% 4.50% 4.52% 8.63% 0.76%
% Built 1939 or earlier 22.35% 26.73% 2.61% 4.30% 9.40% 0.50%
Source: US Census 2000 Summary File 3, Table H-36
Fiaure A.S: Total Sales (based uoon municioal tax receiots which eauall% of total sales)
Mount Prospect $793,667,383 $772,908,489 $774,814,437 $783,127,619 $796,416,875 $810,101,704 $882,410,279 10.06%
Arlington Heights $1,145,716,651 $1,114,686,453 $1,130,731,591 $1,116,284,113 $1,107,7 52,443 $1,117,681,816 $1,133,462,183 -1.08%
Des Plaines $755,160,650 $750,156,728 $744,254,513 $784,571,457 $780,613,245 $810,442,478 $838,723,369 9.96%
Elk Grove $872,784,483 $803,866,924 $755,558,161 $680,963,973 $752,345,244 $777,424,888 $840,904,676 -3.79%
Prospect Heights $98,410,671 $95,596,532 $93,519,302 $90,914,354 $82,095,222 $86,395,988 $91,233,067 -7.87%
Source: State of Illinois Kind of Business (KOB) Index
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Fiaure A.9: Emolovment bv Industrv
Total Employment: 129,721,512 5,833,185 2,421,287 29,617 39,845 28,638 19,451 8,785
% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining: 1.87% 1.14% 0.10% 0.07% 0.17% 0.06% 0.05% 0.17%
% Construction 6.78% 5.73% 4.93% 4.55% 4.58% 6.66% 5.34% 9.65%
% Manufacturing 1 4.1 0% 15.96% 14.14% 1 7.74% 14.26% 17.48% 1 8.73% 23.39%
% Wholesale trade 3.60% 3.82% 3.83% 5.70% 5.83% 5.43% 7.11% 6.61%
% Retail trade 11 .73% 11.03% 10.09% 11 .79% 10.51% 11. 90% 12.71% 7.97%
% Transportation and warehousing, and utilities: 5.20% 6.04% 6.71 % 6.52% 4.96% 6.90% 8.36% 2.80%
% Information 3.08% 2.96% 3.42% 4.02% 4.18% 2.87% 4.13% 2.34%
% Finance, insurance, real estate and rental and leasing: 6.89% 7.92% 9.08% 9.02% 10.57% 7.72% 7.96% 7.06%
% Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and 9.30% 1 0.1 3% 12.66% 12.31% 15.76% 11.25% 10.33% 14.84%
waste management services:
% Educational, health and social services: 19.92% 19.41 % 18.79% 14.99% 17.95% 14.91 % 13.86% 12.23%
% Arts, e ntertai n me nt, recreati 0 n, a cco m mod atio n and 7.87% 7.16% 7.42% 6.94% 4.88% 6.77% 5.47% 8.05%
food servi ces
% Other services (except public administration) 4.87% 4.73% 4.97% 4.10% 3.93% 5.70% 3.58% 4.08%
% Public administration 4.79% 3.97% 3.87% 2.24% 2.42% 2.34% 2.36% 0.81%
Source: US Census 2000 Summary File 3, Table P-49
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APPENDIX B:
Large Scale Maps
(Will be available when published)
Large scale maps will include:
Future land Use Map
Public Transportation
Community Facilities
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