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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/2020 P&Z MinutesAlternatives M i n utes. pdf Item Cover Page PZ -17-20 / ' Emerson Street ' South Prospect ! !Sub -Area Update December 1 2020 - MOUNT PROSPECT COMMISSIONZONING 1 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ -17-20 Hearing Date: October 22, 2020 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 50 S. Emerson Street PETITIONER: Village of Mount Prospect PUBLICATION DATE: October 7, 2020 REQUEST: Amendment to the 2009 South Mount Prospect Sub -Area Plan MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Donnelly William Beattie Norbert Mizwicki Agostino Filippone Walter Szymczak MEMBERS ABSENT: Lisa Griffin Thomas Fitzgerald Sharon Otteman STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Connor Harmon, Development Planner Jason Shallcross, Senior Planner INTERESTED PARTIES: Village of Mount Prospect Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. Commissioner Filippone made a motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on October S, 2020. The minutes were approved 4-0, with Commissioner Beattie abstaining. Chairman Donnelly introduced case, PZ -17-20: 2020 South Mount Prospect Sub -Area Plan Update. This case is Village Board final. Mr. Harmon explained the update is in response to the existing, outdated 2009 South Mount Prospect Sub -Area Plan. He stated the existing plan centered on the Metra Star Line, future annexation, and growth from the Elmhurst Road/1-90 interchange improvement. Mr. Harmon read the vision statement of the plan which outlined future growth in the area, and set up six chapters that the document showcases. Mr. Harmon explained the community engagement process of how input was gathered from the public. Mr. Harmon stated that a comprehensive process was done to illicit as much feedback as possible. Mr. Harmon further stated that South Mount Prospect related booths were present at several community events, and 2 public open houses were housed at the Community Connections Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting — October 22, 2020 PZ -17-20 2 Center, among other community engagement activities. Mr. Harmon explained the chapters of the document, which includes demographics & housing, land use & zoning, community services, open space & recreation, transportation, future growth & annexation, and an implementation strategy which ties goals and objectives together into specific action items. Mr. Harmon explained each chapter in detail while listing several key findings from the existing conditions analysis, and key goals and recommendations specific to each chapter. Mr. Harmon then provided key strategies and action items from the implementation table. Mr. Harmon listed 12 items of the 46 in the overall document. Mr. Harmon explained staff is recommending approval of the amendment to the existing 2009 South Mount Prospect Sub -Area Plan, and that the Village Board's decision is final for this case. Commissioner Filippone asked about the Business Visitation Program, specifically what it was, why it ended, and why it was restarted. Jason Shallcross, Senior Planner, stated the program was intended to build good relations with existing businesses, and consisted of the Director of Community Development, sometimes other staff, sometimes a Chamber of Commerce representative, and sometimes an Economic Development representative. The program consisted of meeting with local businesses within the Village. Mr. Shallcross further stated the program originally ended because most of the businesses in town had been visited by staff and related stakeholders. Mr. Shallcross then stated it became a priority to restart the program in the summer of 2018, and that is has been put on hold since the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioner Filippone further asked if there was a difference between the business visitation team and the economic development team. Mr. Shallcross stated that it is the same team, however the business visitation program meets with businesses and the economic development team is within the Community Development in the Village. Mr. Shallcross also stated the business visitation program is a goal in the 2017 Envision Mount Prospect Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Filippone asked what the conversations have been between other entities, specifically the Park District and who will be responsible for paying for new facilities or green space. Mr. Harmon stated there hasn't been specific conversations to that level of detail, rather the plan is long range in nature, and should conversations occur between entities for new parks, this document will support in those conversations. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting — October 22, 2020 PZ -17-20 3 Mr. Shallcross stated budgeting will be a challenge, and there is hope that there will be future conversations with the Mount Prospect Park District. Commissioner Filippone asked what the status is on the annexation talks of the industrial and residential areas along Oakton, and if there have been discussions between other Village Departments. Mr. Shallcross stated that significant improvements would need to be made prior to annexation, and overall both areas are still being evaluated for potential annexation. Mr. Shallcross then stated originally the sub -area plan update was delayed due to ongoing discussions of possible annexation of the remaining unincorporated areas along Oakton Street, however the Village did not want to continue the delay to the sub -area plan update, thus the case is being heard now in hopes of adoption. Commissioner Filippone stated the expiration of the consent agreement regarding the annexation of the United parcel is at the end of 2020. He touched on the accelerated payments within the agreement, and asked the status of any deal toward a final resolution of said agreement now that the deadline is coming up. Mr. Shallcross stated he would need to follow up on the status of the agreement. Commissioner Mizwicki asked if there is the possibility of a spillover effect of the `tech park' in Elk Grove into South Mount Prospect. Mr. Shallcross stated most of South Mount Prospect is built out, and it would be difficult to redevelopment large areas of South Mount Prospect. Commissioner Filippone asked the possibility of creating a TIF in South Mount Prospect to further take advantage of the Elmhurst Road/1-90 interchange improvement. Commissioner Filippone also asked if there has been any discussion with large companies to take up or redevelop sizeable lands. Mr. Shallcross stated any properties that are undeveloped or underutilized have significant issues regarding drainage and flood control. Mr. Shallcross further stated the Village has not specifically recommended a TIF district in South Mount Prospect, but that all options are on the table and will be evaluated in the future. Commissioner Beattie asked where the reinvestment would come from. Mr. Shallcross stated investment would come from private industry. Commissioner Filippone stated he is appreciative of the time and effort put into the plan. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting — October 22, 2020 PZ -17-20 4 Hearing no further comments Chairman Donnelly closed the hearing and asked for a motion. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Filippone to approve: "1. A general amendment to the 2009 South Mount Prospect Sub -Area Plan, said amendment referred to as CONNECT South Mount Prospect: 2020 Sub -Area Plan update."." UPON ROLL CALL AYES: Beattie, Mizwicki, Filippone, Szymczak, Donnelly NAYS: None A vote of 5-0 was taken with a positive recommendation to the Village Board. Hearing no further cases or citizens to be heard, Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Filippone and the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM. Connor Harmon Development Planner Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting — October 22, 2020 PZ -17-20 5