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Home My WebLink About3.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Board - January 5, 2021Alternatives ]an 5 2021.pdf Item Cover Page Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Board - January 5, 2021 January •. MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT A SOA. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD — 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2021 In accordance with the State of Illinois Resurgence Mitigation Plan, the Village of Mount Prospect will conduct public meetings virtually until further notice. The Mayor and Board of Trustees, along with Village staff, will conduct the meeting of January 5, 2021 remotely. One member of the Village Board or executive staff will be present at Village Hall in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. We invite you to join us via livestream or view the meeting on Comcast or WOW channel 17. Members of the public who wish to submit a comment for reading under Citizens to be Heard may submit comments via the Villages online public comment form. Please submit comments no later than one hour prior to the meeting's start time. Or, register here to attend the meeting virtually via GoToWebinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Juracek called the January 5, 2021 regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Village Board to order at 7:01 p.m. via remote video conference. Village Manager Michael Cassady was physically present at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. 2, ROLL CALL Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Arlene Juracek, Colleen Saccotelli, Eleni Hatzis, Michael Zadel, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, and William Grossi Absent: None 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Board - December 15, 2020 Motion to approve the minute of the Regular Board meeting of December 15, 2020 Motion by William A Grossi, second by Richard F Rogers. Yea: Colleen E Saccotelli, Eleni Hatzis, Michael A Zadel, Paul Hoefert, Richard F Rogers, William A Grossi Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 4, MAYORS REPORT 4.1 PROCLAMATION: IN RECOGNITION OF THE HEALTH FOR HUMANITY YOGATHON ORGANIZED BY HINDU SWAYAMSEVAK SANGH USA Mayor Juracek read the proclamation in recognition of the Health for Humanity Yogathon organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh into record. Mayor Juracek noted the proclamation is a testament to the wide range of diversity in our community and hopes many will participate in the yogathon. 2 4.2 Presentation: 2020 Holiday Decorations Award Winners Special Events Commission member Haley Schechter presented the 2020 Holiday Decorations Award Winners: Best Decorated Business Los Compadres - 1801 W. Algonquin Road Best Decorated Block 100-300 Block of South Pine Simple But Elegant 209 S. Ca n d ota Ave. Griswald Family House Award 1110 East Alder Most Festive 1406 Lama Most Spiritual 905 S. I -Oka Grand Prize Winner (Top vote winner on facebook) 111 S. I -Oka 5, COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None 6, CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by William A Grossi to approve the consent agenda as presented. Yea: Colleen E Saccotelli, Eleni Hatzis, Michael A Zadel, Paul Hoefert, Richard F Rogers, William A Grossi Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1 Monthly Financial Report - November 2020 6.2 List of Bills - December 91 2020 to December 29, 2020 - $5,r696,529.22 6.3 PZ -21 -19 / 300 E. Rand Road /Motion to Request Extension of a Previously Approved Conditional Use 6.4 Motion to accept proposal for 2021 Cottonwood Relief Station rehabilitation project design and construction engineering services in an amount not to exceed $36,815. VBA 1-21 KI 6.5 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF REBUILD ILLINOIS MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE (RESURFACING) OF VILLAGE STREETS UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (BLR142220) Resolution No. 1-21 6.6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE (RESURFACING) OF VILLAGE STREETS UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (BLR142220) Resolution No. 2-2I 7, OLD BUSINESS None 8, NEW BUSINESS 8.1 1st reading of an ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO THE DRIVEWAY WIDTH IN FRONT OF THE PRINCIPLE STRUCTURE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATION AT 321 S. EDWARD STREET (PZ -21-20) Mr. Cooney presented an ordinance that would allow for a variation to the driveway width for property located at 321 S. Edward Street. Mr. Cooney stated an ordinance was approved in 2004 that limits driveway widths. The property located at 321 S. Edward currently has a 10.26' wide driveway in the front of the home The petitioners, John and Beata Dembowski, have requested to widen the driveway width by ten feet in front of the home, creating a parking pad in front of the principal structure. The Village code allows for an increase of three feet maximum width. Mr. Cooney stated the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny the petitioner's request for variation at the December 101 2020 meeting by a vote of 5-0. Board comments: Exceptions to this code have been allowed under special situations where a driveway turnaround off a busy road is needed for safety reasons Wider pads in front of homes have not been supported in the past Clarified staff report that indicated the petitioner has four (4) cars, but there is room for only 2; Mr. Cooney confirmed, stating that due to the size of the current pad, the petitioner is required to continually maneuver cars around to accommodate parking for four cars Petitioner Beata Dembowski via audio conference, stated other homes have similar designs like the plan she is requesting and noted evidence of this on the 200 block of South Edward. Mayor Juracek responded, stating those structures pre -date the existing zoning code. Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by William A Grossi to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. 4 Yea: Eleni Hatzis, Colleen E Saccotelli, Michael A Zadel, Paul Hoefert, Richard F Rogers, William A Grossi Nay: None Motion Passed Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Michael A Zadel to approve the ordinance as presented: Yea: Eleni Hatzis Nay: Colleen E Saccotelli, Michael A Zadel, Paul Hoefert, Richard F Rogers, William A Grossi Final Resolution: Motion Failed 8.2 1st reading of an ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO OPERATE A TRUCK REPAIR BUSINESS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1117 E. ALGONQUIN ROAD (PZ -22-20) Mr. Cooney presented an ordinance granting a conditional use to operate a truck repair business for the property located at 1117 E. Algonquin Road. Mr. Cooney stated the subject property was annexed into the Village in 2017. Mr. Cooney stated the petitioner, Borislav Kalachorov, proposes to occupy half of the existing building as C & K Truck Repair, Inc. and the other half is proposed to be used as a warehouse. The warehouse use is a permitted use in the I-1 zoning district. The proposed truck repair business is subject the conditional use process in the I-1 district. Mr. Cooney stated the site plan for the proposed truck repair business includes an expansion to the existing parking lot that will allow for 13 truck bays and 23 regular parking stalls. This expansion of the parking lot and the creation of a stormwater facility will be in the front of the building. The proposed hours of operation would be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Mr. Cooney stated the requestor will be responsible for installing significant landscaping consisting of large evergreens and shade trees. Mr. Cooney displayed proposed site plans and floor plans for the project. Mr. Cooney stated the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on December 10, 2020 and voted to recommend approval of the request by a vote of 5-0. Mr. Cooney stated the petitioner is present via audio conference. Mr. Cooney Drovided the followina in resDonse to auestions from the Board: • Intended use is for mechanical repairs; will not be used for body work • The owners of the truck repair business and the warehouse storage operation are different • The lot will not be used as a commercial parking lot • The area in the rear of the property is an unmapped flood plain; long-term plan is to work with property owners along McDonald's creek to get the area mapped to identify appropriate uses for affected properties Mr. Kalachorov, in response to concerns raised by the Board, confirmed the lot will not be used for long-term truck parking and stated the space is needed to operate his truck repair 5 business. Mayor Juracek noted there were no comments received from the public. Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Richard F Rogers to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance Yea: Colleen E Saccotelli, Eleni Hatzis, Michael A Zadel, Paul Hoefert, Richard F Rogers, William A Grossi Nay: None Motion Passed Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Colleen E Saccotelli to approve the ordinance as presented Yea: Colleen E Saccotelli, Eleni Hatzis, Michael A Zadel, Paul Hoefert, Richard F Rogers, William A Grossi Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6550 8.3 1st reading of an ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 209 S I OKA AVENUE """�� , Petitioner withdrew request on January 4, 2021. 8.4 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW AN EXPANSION TO AN ICE ARENA FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 FEEHANVILLE DRIVE AND 430 LAKEVIEW COURT (PZ -23-20) Mr. Cooney presented the petitioner's request to amend the previously approved conditional use to allow for an addition to the existing ice arena. The addition would add a third sheet of ice to the arena. The petitioner, Mr. Nick Papanicholas, Jr., has secured a contract with the Reapers Hockey Association to make the Mount Prospect Ice Arena their home ice. In addition to the Reapers, the ice arena also has agreements with the Amateur Hockey Association. The expansion is needed to accommodate the growing interest and desire to serve the surrounding hockey community. Mr. Cooney stated concerns regarding traffic and parking were addressed at the Planning and Zoning public hearing on December 10, 2021. Mr. Cooney stated that even with the expansion, there is ample parking with no significant traffic impact to the surrounding area. Mr. Cooney stated the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the petitioner's request to amend the conditional use by a vote of 5-0. Board Comments: • Nicholas has been a responsible community neighbor; confident this practice will continue • The ice area has been a great addition to the Village and the Kensington Business Center; supports expansion 6 In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Papanicholas provided additional details and plans for the expansion including the addition of an academic lounge that can also be used as a spectator lounge. Mr. Papanicholas provided details regarding COVID-19 safety protocols and precautions that the ice arena is following. Public Comment via GoToWebinarh. George Niezyniecki Lowden Lane Mr. Niezyniecki expressed concern the ice arena is not operating per the conditions cited in Ordinance No. 6444. Mr. Niezyniecki also expressed disappointment with the lack of response from Village staff when complaints were brought to their attention. Village Manger Michael Cassady informed Mr. Niezyniecki that he will contact him directly to discuss further. Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Richard F Rogers to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance Yea: Colleen E Saccotelli, Eleni Hatzis, Michael A Zadel, Paul Hoefert, Richard F Rogers, William A Grossi Nay: None Motion Passed Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by William A Grossi to approve the ordinance as presented Yea: Colleen E Saccotelli, Eleni Hatzis, Michael A Zadel, Paul Hoefert, Richard F Rogers, William A Grossi Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6551 9, VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1 As submitted - No report 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. 11, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mayor ]uracek asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Rogers, seconded by Trustee Grossi motioned to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call each member acknowledged they were able to hear and participate in the meeting in its entirety: Aye: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli and Michael Zadel. Nay: None. 7 Arlene Juracek acknowledged she was able to hear and participate in the meeting in its Entirely as well. The January 5, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Mount Prospect Village Board adjourned at 8:22p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Karen Agoranos