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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
APRIL 9, 1996
i CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farley, called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present at the meeting
were; Trustees George Clowes, Timothy Corcoran, Richard Hendricks, Paul
Hoefert, Michaele Skowron and Irvana Wilks. Also present were; Village Manager
Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Community
Development Director William Cooney,
Ilt. MINUTES
Minutes of March 26, 1996. Motion made by Trustee Hoefert and Seconded by
Trustee Wilks. Minutes were approved unanimously. Trustee Corcoran abstained.
Ill. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES� A- D JR itktOENIJAIL Z,
DISTRICTS -CONTINUED DISCUSSION`
Mayor Farley provided a general overview of the topic and requested that the
Board attempt to come to a conclusion as to a possible solution of this issue. He
also stated that he will accept public comment and thenbring the subject back to
the Village Board members for discussion and input.
Community Development Director Bill Cooney stated that the topic has been
brought to the Board for discussion at this point because of a recent Court ruling
which stated that the Village definition of a commercial vehicle was too broad. He
stated that the original intent of the Code was to permit a commercial vehicle less
than 8,000 pounds to be stored within a residential garage and prohibit storage of
commercial vehicles larger than 8,001 pounds to be stored within a residential
garage unless a Conditional Use Permit is secured. Staff is requesting direction
from the Village Board to determine and clarify the intent of the Code or modify the
Code as necessary.
Mr. Cooney provided a general summary of the previous discussion which took
place in the fall of 1995. He also outlined the proposed staff definition of a
commercial vehicle and listed the four items which came up during a previous
Village Board discussion on commercial vehicles. The four items which were
discussed previously include the following:
1,. Home occupancy.
2. Logos and advertising on vehicles.
3. Regulation of the size of the vehicles.
4. Consistency of regulation and enforcement.
After the Committee of :the Whole discussion in the fall of 1995, the issue of
commercial vehicle parking was remanded to the ZBA for discussion and
recommendation to the Village' Board. The recommendations from the ZBA are
included in the packet of information which has been provided. Staff has proposed
a number of options for consideration. Among those items are: 1) No
restrictions; Z) no signage on the vehicles and no restriction on the number of
vehicles; 3) unlimited parking in the garage and one commercial'' vehicle limited to
the driveway; 4) garage only parking of commercial vehicles, and 5) complete
prohibition of commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Staff recommended
that commercial vehicles be limited to garage storage only, however, the ZBA has
recommended a contrary; solution than the staff recommendation. Therefore, the
ZBA recommendation would stand unless five Village Board members vote to
over -turn the ZBA recommendation. The gist of the ZBA recommendation was
that the members were uncomfortable recommending any restriction which would
force residents and businesses out of town although they were not opposed to
placing restrictions on some vehicles used for commercial purposes as long as
these regulations were enforceable.
Jerry Adams of 502 South Owen, spoke. He felt that the Village Board was
messing with people's livelihoods and requested that the Village Board adhere to
the ZBA recommendation as outlined, however, if the Village Board did determine
that they wanted to restrict commercial vehicles, he suggested a grandfather
clause be considered for existing commercial vehicle owners.
Don Quinn, 401 North Wille, spoke. He had concerns about how the enforcement
of such a regulation would take place. He also stated that the Village Board is
segregating residents who have to utilize a commercial vehicle for their livelihood
compared to an individual who may use the home as a base for a business similar
to a white collar operation. He also requested information on the Court Case in
question that has forced this discussion in the first place.
Mike Collins, President of the Concerned Homeowners! Association, 1103 Ash
Drive, spoke. He stated he represents a group of 600 single-family residents and
is here to speak on their behalf. He favors some type of restriction on commercial
vehicle parking and supports enforcement of the regulation. He stated the
neighborhood that he lives in has very small lots and the closeness of the
properties are not conducive to multiple commercial vehicles. He stated the
vehicles are blocking sidewalks and creating blind -spots which could create safety
concerns. He also felt the property was being devalued because commercial
vehicles" are parked 'in neighboring driveways. He -felt the vehicles should be
restricted to be parked only in garages or parked elsewhere overnight. He
recommended several solutions in order to eliminate parking of commercial
vehicles on driveways. Among the alternatives suggested are the following items:
1) Alternative parking sites; 2) The Village could allow higher headers on garage
doors; 3) Provide time to resolve parking issues for persons who own commercial
vehicles. He concluded by stating that other towns have been successful in
regulating commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods and sees no reason
why Mount Prospect could not also enforce the similar regulation.
Duane Meyers, 503 North Maple, spoke. He asked where he was supposed to
park if there was a restriction on him parking in his own driveway. He stated he
has two trucks which he utilizes for snowplowing and painting depending on the
season and works 12-15 hours per day.
Anthony Maloglo, 1001 Grace Drive, spoke. He stated that his employer requires
him to have a vehicle because he is on 24-hour notice and is required to respond
if called. He has attempted to park his truck elsewhere and the vehicle was
burglarized. He stated that regulations should be considered for multiple trucks
in residential neighborhoods,
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Michael: Stukbua, 118 South Can -Dots, spoke. He stated that he is required to
keep a service vehicle at home in order to respond for call -out. He also stated
that parking the truck in his garage is unreasonable because of the limited size of
the opening of his garage and any regulation would affect his livelihood.
Jim Peterson, 1511 Larch, spoke. He has parked his commercial vehicle in his
driveway for 18 years and has not had any problems with neighbors or the Village
concerning his vehicle. He requested a summary or a count of the number of
complaints the Village has received on this issue. He stated that he supports
restrictions for multiple vehicles parking in the driveways"! of residential
neighborhoods.
Beverly Carr, 427 Larkdale, spoke. She stated that she has worked with her
neighbors in the past to restrict speeding and traffic flow within the neighborhood.
She also stated that if the Village were to consider the regulations, they should
also provide parking alternatives to commercial vehicle owners who must park
elsewhere. She stated that in her research of calling other towns about their`
restrictions of commercial vehicles, other municipalities also enforce the regulation
on a complaint -only basis. She stated that she supports the garage plus one
option for discussion.
Vincent Tacula, 1006 Grace Drive, spoke. He stated he supports the garage plus
one option. He stated that as long as people keep their vehicles in good repair
and in ;good !appearance, there should be no problem. He stated- that any
restrictions besides the recommended garage plus one option would drive blue
collar persons from the Village and only encourage out of town people to perform
work for Village residents. He stated there is a trend toward home-based work
and regulations of commercial vehicles will inhibit that trend.
Clarence Bobikewicz, 1114 Meadow Lane, spoke. He is supportive of Option D
whereby commercial vehicles are only allowed to park within a garage. He has
come to this conclusion primarily because a new neighbor has recently moved in
with five' taxi -cabs.
Nancy Bobikewicz, President of the Meadows Homeowners' Association, spoke.
She has seen what happens in Court when the Village brings complaints for
judgment. She stated the focus should be on defining what a commercial purpose
is and people running a business out of their home should be allowed as long as
it doesn't affect the neighbors. She is supportive of a limit on the number of
vehicles in residential areas.
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Bill DuslcK 607 West Lorinquist spoke. He operates a single commercial vehicle
and parks it in his driveway. He feels that commercial vehicle operators are just
as safe as any other drivers.
Kevin Fanning, 601 South Emerson, spoke. He is supportive of Option C, the
garage plus one proposal.
Paul Tait, 906 Sumac, spoke. He feels the Ordinance is an invasion of privacy
and the use of private property by the Village. He does ' not own a vehicle of the
type being discussed and has no problems with neighbors who operate vehicles
in his neighborhood for commercial purpose.
Ramon Rubio, 412 North Elmhurst Avenue, spoke. He questioned when the
Ordinance would be in force; for example, the time of day that the Ordinance
would be enforced. He stated that Village Code allows residents to park on the
street for 20 hours per day and would only require vehicles to park in a garage for
four hours per day. He stated that if he happens to be working for a client and
his vehicle is parked in their driveway while he is doing the work, will he be cited
for a commercial vehicle in a residential area. He estimates approximately 4,000
Village residents will be affected by any regulation of commercial vehicles. He has
received no complaints about his vehicles from his neighbors. He stated that if the
Village did proceed with the regulation they should also make a provision for larger
garages at the same time without having to go through the lengthy approval
process. He presented a Petition to the Village Board containing 251 signatures
of which 62 signatureswere received at the meeting stating they are against the
regulations as submitted for discussion by the Village Board.
Laura Van Keleave, 421 North Emerson, spoke. She is here representing her
father who happens to own a commercial vehicle. She stated that these
commercial vehicles do not reduce property values as previously stated.
Mayor Farley thanked the residents who provided their input and feels that all the
issues have been brought out for the Village Board to consider.
Members of the Village Board had numerous questions concerning the comments
of the residents and also asked questions of staff on numerous other specific items
relating to the proposals. Some consideration should be discussed in order to
define what a commercial vehicle is. Even though a number of the Citizens who
spoke did not have problems with their neighbors, there are problems in the
neighborhoods where people are not good neighbors and this continues to be the
problem.
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Some concern was also expressedabout pro -active enforcement and whether
additional staff would be necessary. Also, this Ordinance has been on the books
since 1980 when the Ordinance focused on trucks only. In 1992, the definition
was expanded to commercial vehicles and trucks in garages and in 1993, home
occupation was added as a component of the Ordinance. A concern was raised
relating to the use of multiple vehicles with the home being a base for business
and the effect on the neighborhood.
The focus of ,the discussion should include the; opportunity to allow commercial
vehicles without a negative impact on neighbors and neighborhoods. There was
also concern 'raised about the vehicle types which are utilized and the impact on
garage ,sizes. In addition to numerous problems with vehicles in poor repair and
with poor appearance, the discussion should also focus on protecting single-family
districts from this encroachment. Businesses are allowing people to work from
home and may be even allowing vehicle use as part of their employment and the
Village should be sensitive to this change. Even though many speakers this
evening were not supportive of any restrictions, there are just .as many, if not
more, residents that would prefer restrictions that are hesitant to come forward for
fear of offending neighbors who operate commercial vehicles.
There was also some discussion on whether the question of commercial vehicles
should be placed on a Referendum ballot which allows everyone to participate in
the decision. There was also concern expressed about major alterations to garage
structures to accommodate multiple ,commercial vehicles.;
Mayor Farley suggested a sub -committee be formed of Village Board members
and residents to discuss this issue and provide a recommendation to the Village
Board for consideration.
General discussion followed among the Board members concerning the
subcommittee creation suggestion. Concern was raised about what the charge of
the committee would be and what the solution might be if the Village Board does
not agree with the recommendation of the committee. Also, a need to recognize
the situation as it exists and provide a solution which would be equitable. Also,
it was recommended that the Village look beyond communities in the immediate
area to determine how they have addressed this issue.
Consensus of the Village Board was to create a subcommittee to formulate a
recommendation to be presented to the Village Board.
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Mayor Farley will appoint two members of the Village Board and four residents to
meet and discuss this issue. The focus of the committee would be to establish
some form of regulation of commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods,
V. MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Janonis reminded that Coffee with Council is scheduled for April 13,
1996, at 9:00 a.m.
VI ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Wilks asked what day Government Day has been scheduled for.
Mr. Janonis responded stating that April 30 has been established as Government
Day for Mount Prospect,
Trustee Wilks also requested information on the status of the Mayoral Veto
discussion. Manager Janonis indicated it is his understanding the Board does not
have to act on this issue. The veto will remain in effect until November 30, 1996,
at which time it will automatically lapse unless the legislature specifically grantsi
veto authority or a Referendum grating the authority is approved at the
November 5 1996 election.
Trustee Hendricks requested some follow-up information concerning time of day
which refuse pick-ups occur and how cardboard is being recycled.
Trustee Clowes requested reconsideration of a floating or remote site for Coffee
with Council in order to meet residents in various areas of the Village.
Closed Session was cancelled due to the late hour.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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DAVID STRAHL
DS/rcc Assistant Village Manager
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" Mount Prospect Public Works Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Village Manager Mike Janonis
From: Village Engineer
Date: April 19, 1996
Subject: Golf Road SRA Preliminary Report
Attached is portions of the Golf Road SRA Report. For your convenience, I have
taken out of the report pages which do not pertain to Mount Prospect. Following each
section of the report is a page with Staff comments concerning that section. The text
and maps within the report have been highlighted to correspond with the Staff
comments.
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ARTERIAL
Algonquin Road/ Illinois Route 62/I11inois Route 58
Volume Two: Illinois Route 62 to Illinois Route 43
February 29, 1996
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The SRA System
The 2010 Transportation System Development Plan (TSD) adopted by the Chicago Area
Transportation Study (CATS) and the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) recognizes
that it is not possible to accommodate all long distance, high volume traffic on the primary
expressway system. The arterial roadway system will have to carry some of this traffic. A designated
system of Strategic Regional Arterials (SRA's) is proposed in the 2010 TSD plan to address this need
most effectively.
The SRA system is a 1,340 mile network of existing roadway in the northeastern Illinois region. The
roadways is comprised of 66 corridors.
From a traffic perspective, the purpose of Strategic Regional Arterials will vary depending on the
attributes of the area in which they are located. The abilities to preserve right-of-way for expansion
and to control and restrict access are important considerations. There is no single design that will be
appropriate for all designated roads. In all cases, the compatibility of the roadway design with the
needs of public transit will be considered. The desired configuration for each arterial roadway will
be determined by a separate detailed study that will invite participation by the counties and
municipalities through which it passes.
The system was formulated by first developing a set of candidate roads based on existing road
characteristics, previous studies and input from transportation agency representatives. A desirable
spacing between Strategic Regional Arterials was determined by the projected 2010 level of travel
demand in the area.
As part of a comprehensive approach, the SRA system is intended to:
• Supplement the primary expressway system;
• Enhance public transportation;
• Accommodate commercial vehicle traffic; and
• Increase personal mobility and reduce congestion.
This report is concerned with Illinois Route 58 (Golf Road), which has been designated as an SRA
corridor from Illinois Route 62 to Illinois Route 43 (Waukegan Road) in Cook County.
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SRA Design Concept
A report on design concepts for the SRA system prepared by Harland Bartholomew & Associates,
Inc. was endorsed by the CATS Policy Committee. These concepts have been used as a guide in
developing the improvement plan for Illinois Route 58 which is described in this report.
Organization of the Report
This report presents a summary of the SRA planning study for the Illinois Route 58 corridor. It is
organized as follows:
• Existing Environmental and Land Use Conditions
- This chapter presents environmental and land use conditions which determines the
nature of the corridor. The chapter includes a description of wetland, historical, and
hazardous waste sites located within the corridor. Land use, zoning, and known
future developments are also listed.
O Existing Roadway Conditions
- This chapter presents the existing physical characteristics, traffic operation, safety, and
public transportation found along the corridor.
4 Corridor Planning Overview
- This chapter presents the SRA planning objectives for the corridor. The 2010 corridor
design characteristics and traffic conditions are described. The future land use and
community concerns are reviewed.
Recommended Improvements
- This chapter presents the recommended SRA corridor plan, including proposed cross-
sections, intersection diagrams, right-of-way requirement, access management, and
public transit. Cost projections for R.O.W. and construction are also presented.
• Public Involvement
This section documents the public involvement process undertaken for the SRA study.
It is divided into four major sections: Individual Community Interviews, Panel
Advisory Meetings, Newsletters, and the Public Hearing. These four opportunities
for participation allowed the general public and their elected officials to voice opinions
concerning the SRA study.
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The Corridor Study Area
The Illinois Route 58 corridor, approximately 10 miles in length, begins in northwest Cook County
at the Illinois Route 62 intersection. The corridor proceeds easterly to Illinois Route 43 (Waukegan
Road) in Cook County. The surrounding land uses range from medium density residential to high
density commercial. Some of the features bordering the corridor include two Cook County Forest
Preserves, four recreational parks and seven strip malls/major malls.
Existing land use along the section of Illinois Route 5 8 (Golf Road) from Illinois Route 62 to Illinois
Route 83 is characterized by dense residential and commercial development. The existing cross-
section is typically comprised of four through lanes with adjacent curb and gutter separated by a 16
foot mountable median. Located in close proximity to the I-90 interchange, this section experiences
significantly slow traffic flow during the peak hours. This section, like the majority of the corridor,
is within 100 foot right-of-way.
The section from Illinois Route 83 to I-294 consists of typically four through lanes separated by a
mountable/flush median. (The adjacent land use is primarily residential with a substantial amount of
Cook County Forest Preserve property in the vicinity of intersections of Illinois Route 58 with Illinois
Route 12 and Illinois Roue 45.) In addition, Holy Family Hospital is located at the northwest corner
of Illinois Route 45 and Golf Road. The Cumberland Circle is the most significant intersection with
respect to accidents and other operational deficiencies. The existing right-of-way along this section
typically varies from 100 feet to 120 feet.
The section from I-294 to the end of the project (Illinois Route 43) is characterized by high density
commercial development on both sides of the road, which includes several strip malls, as well as a
regional shopping center (Golf Mill Shopping Center) located at the southwest corner of Illinois
Route 21 and Golf Road. However, single and multi -family residences can also be found in this
section. The existing roadway cross-section varies from four to six through lanes separated by a 16
foot mountable median within an existing right-of-way which varies from 100 feet to 150 feet.
Since the land uses adjacent to the corridor vary, it is important to plan for the future of this corridor
through careful study of the surrounding area and to recognize future traffic growth potential and
patterns due to further development. Early planning can help minimize potential future impacts.
The location map and the corridor map are provided on the following pages.
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PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT
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STRATEGIC REGIONAL ARTERIAL STUDY
INDIVIDUAL COAMUNITY INTERVIEWS
CORRIDOR #10 - GOLF/ALGONQUIN ROAD
SMITqARY OF FINDINGS
April 8, 1994
Revised May 9, 1994
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This "Individual Community Interview" process represents a significant departure from the
past practices employed in conducting these studies of the Strategic Regional Arterial Corridors. It
acknowledges the principal role played by local government in determining not only the adjacent
future land use but more so in influencing the eventual architecture of a specific roadway. It posits
the axiom that working in concert with local political and professional leaders is the best way to
assure the acceptance and eventual construction of these new "lifelines oftransportation".
The 18 interviews with forty-eight individuals for this route were conducted over a nine week
period and comprised fifteen municipalities, two councils of government
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and one community college:
LacaLGAYer=aent
10/06/93
Michael Kadlecik
Village Manager
Village of Palatine
Michael Danecki
Public Works Dir.
Richard Kozdras
Director -Community
Development
10/07/93
Al Larson
Village President
Village of Schaumburg
George Longmeyer
Village Manager
Tom Koenig
Director of Planning
10/07/93
Robert Goetz
Director of Physical Plant
Harper College
10/21/93
James Kempe
Village President
Village of Barrington Hills
RobertKosin
Director of Admin. Services
10/22/93
Ted Spella
Village President
Village of Algonquin
William Ganek
Village Manager
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John Skillman
Village President
Village of Catpentersville
Kurt Carver
Village Manager
Scott Killinger
Public Works Director
11/05/93
Michael O'Malley
Village President
Village of Hoffman Estates
Peter Burchard
Village Manager
Richard Unwin
_ Director of Community '
Development
12/17/93
Abe Selman
Village Manager
Village of Niles
John Coakley
Asst. Manager
Jun Noriega
Director of Engineering
12/28/93
James Dahmer
Village President
Village of Huntley
Rob Nellis
Village Administrator
12/29/93
Ted Sherwood
Mayor
City of Des Plaines
Wally Douthwaite
City Administrator
Tim Oakley
City Engineer
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12/30/93
Tina Thornrose
Village President
Village of Lake in the Hills
Tim Savage
Acting Village Administrator
1/04/94
Rita Athas
Executive Director
Northwest Municipal
Dave Seglin
Transportation Coordinator
Conference
1/04/94
Richard Hohs
Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Larry Arft
Village Manager
Chuck Scheck
Director, Community
Development
1/04/94
Arlene Mulder
Village President
Village of Arlington
Bill Dixon
Village Manager
Heights
Charles Witherington-
Director of Planning
Perkins
Mark Schoeffman
Village Engineer
1/04/94
Michael Janonis
Village Manager
Village of Mount Prospect
Jeff Wulbecker
Engineering Coord.
Charles Bencic
Director -Inspection Services
Glen Andlei-
Asst. Director Public Works
David Strahl
Asst. Manager
1/10/94
Carl Couve
Mayor
City of Rolling Meadows
Robert Beezat
City Manager
Rod Blaine
Dir. of Building/Zoning
1/21/94
Don Klein
Executive Director
BACOG
1/29/94
Paul McCarthy
Village Manager
Village of Glenview
Mary Bak
Director of Development
Matt Carlson
Asst. Manager
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Each final report is a distillation of the information garnered at the various interviews. In
some cam, those interviewed disagreed with each ower over a particular position. This report,
therefore, attempts to portray the 'consensus of those responding. All respondents were
unanimous, however, in their comments that this process of individual interviews was far superior
to the panel approach utilized in previous SRA study efforts.
While this report attempts to summarize and reflect the local attitudes towards possible
SRA improvements, it cannot guarantee that each articulated position can be accommodated. Its
contents will be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation and to the Corridor
Engineering team as a guideline in evaluating the corridor.
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This corridor is not only the longest of those studied but possibly the most diverse. It runs
from the heavily urbanized area in the east through the graying northwest suburbs, past the
Barringtons, into exurbia and ending in rural McHenry County. Just as the adjacent land uses are
diverse so is the complexion of the route and the political forces that affect it.
Unlike most suburban SRA corridor routes, there exist some six lane cross sections and
a willingness to consider some expansion in appropriate areas. The communities have a history
of intergovernmental cooperation and appear to have both the political leadership and experience
necessary for corridor planning.
The interviews revealed a strong desire to extend the eastern terminus beyond IL Route 43
to meet the Edens Expressway and service the Old Orchard Shopping Center. This would permit
the de -designation of the present eastern routing along Dempster Street. That alignment has
significant problems including an at grade rail crossing, on street parking and narrow rights of
way.
Continuing the Golf Road SRA to the east would allow utilization of the planned widened
railroad underpass thus eliminating the at grade problem along Dempster. The construction of a
partial interchange on the Edens in this area would also provide increased access to the Shopping
Center area which would be viewed as a positive by the Village of Skokie.
There is strong sense of the importance of Golf Road among local political leaders in the
eastern third of the corridor from its terminus west to Rand Road (U.S. Route 12). The route
passes through intense commercial development starting at Old Orchard Shopping Center and
through the Golf -Mill area. The road also passes the headquarters of Kraft, a major traffic
generator at the rush hour.
There is support for widening to the standard six lane cross-section in selected areas along
this corridor especially in the heavy commercial sectors. These areas need further study because
the forest preserve areas provide excellent, rather lengthy, stretches of uninterrupted traffic which
may not necessitate widening except at intersections.
West of Oakton College and the Holy Family Hospital Complex, however, the adjacent
land use begins to change dramatically. West of U.S. Route 12 the area takes on a heavy
residential character that is sure to elicit opposition to any consideration of a six lane cross section.
Complicating the issue is the "Cumberland Circle", a location which combines geometrics, sight
distance and safety problems.
The Circle, which purportedly is a transplant from the Boston area has its detractors
(mostly those involved in the daily commute) and its supporters (local traditionalists who view its
"unique" character as something to be saved). This location has been intensely studied over the
- years by a number of different agencies. Any proposed solution will require local involvement.
Also immediately adjacent to the Circle (or as one source has called it "spinning out of the turn")
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is a narrow four lane off -set railroad underpass.
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The general residential character from this point west to Arlington Heights Road reflects
the local view that Golf Road is not "the" major transportation route for the communities of Des
Plaines, Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights. While all three communities have some elements
of commercial activity, it tends to be "strip retail" in character. The road is also widely viewed
as a means to accessing the Schaumburg area. Local opposition to proposals involving barrier
medians in this area may be strong.
A major question mark is the proposed full interchange for 1-90 at Arlington Heights Road.
Presently, major intersections along Arlington Heights Road, including the Goll' Road intersection"
are major traffic headaches in the area. It will be critical to examine how these traffic patterns
will change based on the proposed improvements in the near future to Arlington Heights Road
In any case, the confluence of Algonquin Road and Golf Road represents a tremendous
concentration of regional traffic in a fairly compact area. Interconnection of traffic signals will
have to be a high priority for planners looking at possibilities along both routes at this area.
The SRA portion of this corridor now swings to the northwest along Algonquin Road (IL
Route 62). Ironically, the most intense traffic use continues west along Golf Road towards the
Woodfield Business Area. Thus the real character of the SRA is actually the melding of two major
arterials each serving their own distinct constituencies.
The area from the Golf/Algonquin Road intersection to Roselle Road is almost exclusively
commercial or multi -family residential. The giant and ever-expanding Motorola Complex is a
major nffic generator, as are the retail and office complexes in the Woodfield Area. There is a
willingness to consider a six lane cross-section; the Algonquin/Meacham Road intersection is
already improved to that standard. The right of way is wide and could accommodate such
development but barrier medians will be strongly opposed.
As the route passes by Harper College, there is strong opposition to further eroding of the
school's campus. Since St. Michael's Cemetery, a major Archdiocese of Chicago facility, is
located on the south side of the road, the ability to acquire additional right of way appears to
harbor some significant difficulties. The College has seen much of its eastern area taken for
stormwater management purposes and is literally surrounded by SRA Corridors on the other three
sides.
While there appears to be more than adequate `right of way4 for a continued six lanes from
Roselle Road to Barrington Road (with the exception of the Little City Area), there is strong
opposition to such an idea articulated in Hoffman Estates. Significant resident opposition surfaced
at the recent public hearings to consider a four lane cross-section and a six lane recommendation
is sure to magnify the situation.
Beyond the Barrington Road area, lie the " "ngtons" with their one acre plus zoning
restrictions. The route in this area is generally viewed as carrying regional traffic from the west
to the commercial centers of the east at "their expense". These communities understand the
concept of providing regional arterials but any recommendation must have "local Input" and
mitigation. There is no support within Barrington Hills or South Barrington for a six lane cross-
section along IL Route 62 through their communities.
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As the route enters into the Algonquin -Lake in the Hills -Huntley sector, it is reflective of
the new suburban growth that accelerated with the development of the adjacent Tollway areas
from the Sears Complex to Randall Road. A recurring problem that is found all along the Fox
River area is the limited number of river crossings and the local political opposition/support for
new ones. There appears to be growing local support for a Fox Raver bridge at Bolz Road, with
Bolz Road possibly extended to the west to Huntley Road and east to IL Route tit. The Village
of Algonquin continues to seek a bridge north of their downtown area.
The Il,'~, Route 31 intersection and beyond poses some significant planning issues as well.
Once again, some significant efforts at consolidating local municipal planning with corridor
recommendations are possible. Each community is in a "growth management" mode. Their
perspectives on widening and other alternatives are valuable and could form the basis for some
significant examples of combined land-use/corridor improvement planning.
Specific areas that merited comment during the interviews were:
A number of municipalities, each for their own diverse reasons, support the continued
extension of Golf Road beyond its eastern terminus to a full or at least partial interchange
with the Edens. These include Morton Grove, Skokie, and Glenview. Morton Grove
especially sees this as preferable to the continued designation and widening of Dempster
as part of the SRA system within its borders, which it would oppose.
• e the Village of Golf may object to the widening of Golf Road to six lanes, Glenview
sees this as a realistic alternative to alleviate cut thru commuter traffic utilizing East Lake
and Glenview Road to gain access to Willow Road. The Village of Northfield continues
to oppose the widening of Willow Road and thus an additional interconnect to the Edens
may be realistic.
A high value is placed on enhancing the Forest Preserve"s holdings especially the stables
and the path/trail system. The cooperation with the ,Forest Preserve District on this and a
number of other possible improvements is recommended and desired.
The area between Waukegan Road and Milwaukee Avenue demands a sensitive approach
and mitigation, if widening is considered. There is a church and significant residential
development that will need to be accommodated.
Opposition remains strong against the use of barrier medians especially in the commercial
areis around Golf Mill Shopping Center. In addition as the areas adjacent to the Center,
there is a desire to work with. IDOT to improving the Golf and Greenwood intersection and
to interconnect stgnalization at a number of sites west of the center.
In the area west of the Tri-State Tollway, the heavy residential character of the adjacent
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land use translates to very vocal opposition to any six lane cross section. While a four lane
widening might be possible, there is a need to mitigate, eg. berms, landscaping. Past
IDOT efforts in the area of the "Cumberland Circle" and elsewhere have strained relations
with some officials in Des Plaines. In view of the fact that most of the residential
development lies in this community, special attention and a spirit of cooperative planning
T needs to take place.
The "Cumberland Circle" and its relationship with U.S. Route 14 and the Wolf Road
railroad underpass, all require special "non -engineering" sensitivity, if a solution is to be
deemed acceptable.
Within the City of Des Plaines, Golf Road poses "no problem". There are major
opportunities to work with the City on their major concerns stemming mostly from their
desire for the revitalization of the business district. Additional concerns for the City lie
on Oakton, Touhy, and Algonquin Road.
There is daily congestion at the commercial area around Golf and Elmhurst Road (IL
Route 83). This area which forms the border between Mt. Prospect and Des Plaines is
flanked by heavy residential housing.
There is a possibility that incorporating a continuous center turning lane might prove
acceptable to in these residential areas. This would facilitate safe movements to Busse,
Elmhurst Road, Arlington Hts. road etc and maintain access to the smaller strip
commercial areas adjacent to the road. Any barrier medians in this area would only
further exacerbate the strained relations between IDOT and these Villages.
The Mount Prospect Fire Department must continue to have its access to both Busse and
Golf protected.
Any attempt to limit access of local streets to Golf Road will be opposed. Once again Golf
is viewed as a local arterial access in this entire Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Arlington
Heights area.
The impact9 of the planned interchange at Arlington Heights Road are difficult to gauge.
The is a desire for protected double left turn bays at both Algonquin and Arlington Hts.
Roads. This will be the only full interchange between IL Route 53 and O'Hare; traffic
utilization is expected to be high.
All of the communities along the corridor are "Tree City" certified. They all have
extensive forestry programs and the sensitivity to landscaping as a mitigating factor is
high. Reforestation, therefore, is seen as a must if any improvements are not to be
opposed.
Arlington Heights is planning for substantial redevelopment in the immediate area east of
Arlington Hts Road and in conjunction with the Algonquin Road area. This triangle of
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sorts will benefit greatly from the full Toll Road access. Cooperative efforts at limiting
curb cuts, access control, interconnection of signal systems and improved internal flow
within these areas could prove very successful, particularly as a continuation of the "team"
effort shown during planning of Arlington Heights Road improvements. Once again,
barrier medians are unacceptable in this area as well.
While the SRA Corridor swings northwest at this point, the Cityof Rolling Meadows
greatly desires Toll Road access from Golf. This would provide access to the business
office complexes in the area.
The City would like to pursue improvements in the Wilke Road area with possible double
left turn lanes from Algonquin to Wilke Road and the business centers.
A major concern within Rolling Meadows is the lack of noise barriers along their stretch
of IL Route 53. Most of their section is residential, and these homes were built when
traffic and noise levels along the route were much lower. Any future projects along IL
Route 53 in this area should consider noise attenuation.
The recent efforts by IDOT on widening Algonquin at the IL Route 53 interchange have
been very favorably received by the City and the groundwork for future cooperative efforts
has been made.
While Schaumburg does not object to a future six lane cross section, it should not be at the
expense of the proposed work on the Triangle--Golf/Higgins/Roselle Road Project. This
is their highest priority.
Meacham Road remains a distinct planning problem. Any attempt to widen north of Algonillquin '"'. opposition. qr Algonquin weNV
as the arterial
northwest bound alternative. This has significantN.cts upon Motorola
expandingand their ever
There is sufficient ROW for a six lane cross section up to Harper College and a lack of
vocal municipal opposition to such an efforts, if proper mitigation, access control, and no
barrier medians are employed. At the College however, there is opposition
to any
widening that comes at the College expense. They are surrounded by SRA routes on three
sides and saw the eastern portion of their campus consumed by a stormwater reservoir
project sponsored by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Currently, Phase I
planning by IDOT for a project along Algonquin Road has left Harper officials very
"jumpy" and sensitive to any future roadway discussions which would affect them. Other
considerations by the College include relocation of the perimeter drive, entrance location,
and the impact of a taking on the athletic fields. _
Hoffman Estates will oppose any farther widening of Algonquin west of Roselle Road'
given the negative resident reaction to the proposed four lane widening. In addition, a
purported special deed restriction on the Paul Douglas Preserve may eliminate any
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opportunity for ROW acquisition.
Willow Creek Church continues to serve as a significant generator of regional traffic.
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Barrington Hills, South Barrington, and BACOG continue to hold the position that a four
lane widening of Algonquin is not appropriate. Many communities in fact feel that they
are bearing the cost of improving regional traffic.
There is a need for new signalization to serve the Barrington Hills Village Hall at the
proposed improvement of the IL Route 59 and Algonquin intersection.
Barrington Hills feels that additional study is required on possible alternatives to mitigate
the need for widening on Algonquin Road. These include the widening of IL Route 25 to
IL Route 72 and immediate expansion of IL Route 47. Also any widening of Algonquin
should be accompanied by a lirniting of access into the arterial system of Barrington Hills.
The issue of limited river crossings continues to plague SRA planning. There would app
ear
to be some support for a new crossing at Bolz; Road and the creation of a new corridor east
to IL Route 62. A possible new alignment with Huntley Road, west of Route 31, bears
investigation.
There is great concern within Algonquin over the impacts of a possible widening on the
business district. The Village feels that it has borne its share of improvements and that
other communities must help plan for regional traffic. There is a desire to "clean up" the
IL Route 62/31 intersection as quickly as possible; Algonquin and McHenry County are
working together to try to alleviate problems on the west leg of this intersection. The
existence of gravel trucks from the quarry operations in the region is a source of
considerable local irritation.
One of the priorities for the Village of Algonquin is westward along Randall Road. There
is a strong desire for a four lane widening to the Toll Road.
Lake in the s" top priorities appear to be Miller Road and Pyott Road. This is an area
of rapid and extensive residential growth. All of the municipalities along the route in this
area expressed the need to accommodate the traffic attendant to that growth.
There may be some friction between County highway department planning efforts and
local initiatives in Lake in the Hills. Local 'municipalites are particularly interested in
possible improvements which may be studied for Crystal e Road, Lakewood, Haligus,
and other north -south routes in the IL Route 47 area.
The proposed Prime development in the Huntley area is viewed as a source of hope and
dismay depending upon the view of the observer. Many see the opportunity to create new
corridor opportunities especially for a bypass from IL Route 47 westward. Others see the
development as adding traffic to an already burdened system.
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Next Steps'
As stated earlier, this report will be forwarded to the Illinois department of Transportation
and to the Corridor Design Team for their use in evaluating possible corridor improvements. The
results of those efforts will be presented to a "corridor panel" composed of elected officials from
each community in the Spring of 1994. The recommendations of the panel will be used to
formulate the design report which will be presented to the panels and eventually to a public
meeting. In the interim, should there be any questions concerning this report of the progress of
these evaluations, individuals are encouraged to contact us.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS
AND LAND USE
ILLINOIS ROUT 58 .M,�
Environmental Conditions and Land Use
Section V - Illinois Route 62 to Illinois Route 83
Exhibit A10-25 to Exhibit AIO-27
Section V of Illinois Route 58 begins at Illinois Route 62 and continues east to Illinois Route 83.
This section passes through dense commercial and residential areas of Arlington Heights and Mount
Prospect in Cook County. This segment intersects one other SRA corridor which is Illinois Route 83.
Environmental Conditions
The only environmental concern in this section is the presence of Underground Storage Tanks
(USTs). Sites which may contain UST's include a Tire America (at the intersection of Algonquin
Road/Golf Road), an Amoco Gas Station, Mobil Gas Station, and Union 76 Gas Station (at the
intersection of Arlington Heights Road/Golf Road), an old gas station and a Shell Gas Station (at the
intersection of Busse Road/Golf Road).
Land Use
The laud use in this section is a combination of office and commercial buildings west of Busse Road
and single family residences east of Busse Road. Palm Drive is a frontage road located between
Busse Road and Robert Drive on the south side of Golf Road. In this section, Golf Road intersects
Arlington Heights Road which is a major arterial route and has direct access to I-90.
Creative Nursery School is located on the northeast corner of Highland Avenue and Golf Road.
Roosevelt University satellite campus is located on the southeast corner of Goebbert Road and Golf
Road.
Church of the Incarnation is located on the northwest corner of Millbrook Lane and Golf Road. St.
Cecelia Church is located on the northwest corner of Meier Road and Golf Road. Peace Reformed
Church of America is located on the northeast corner of Meier Road and Golf Road. Trinity United
Methodist Church is located on the south side of Golf Road just west of Hunt Club Drive. Mt.
Prospect Bible Church is located on the southeast corner of Hunt Club Drive and Golf Road. The
Lutheran Church of Martha and Mary is located across the street from the Mt. Prospect Bible
Church.
Robed T. Jackson Clearwater Park is owned and maintained by the Mt. Prospect Park District and
is located on the northwest corner ofMeier and Golf Road. "Asst Park is located between Kennicott
Place and Busse Road on the north side of Golf Road. The Mt. Prospect Fire Department is located
on the south side of Golf Road just east of Busse Road.
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Section VI - Illinois Route 83 to Interstate 294
Exhibit A10-27 to Exhibit A10-31
Section VI of Illinois Route 58 begins at Illinois Route 83 and continues east to Interstate 294. This
section passes through the communities of Mount Prospect, Des Plaines and unincorporated Cook
County.
Environmental Conditions
District of Cook County Forest Preserve land is located on the northeast and southeast corners of
Golf Road and U.S. Route 12.
The Des Plaines River bisects Golf Road just east of U.S. Route 45. Big Bend Lake is located on
the south side of Golf Road between the railroad crossing and I-294. Open water wetlands are
located on both the northeast and southeast corners of I-294 and Golf Road.
Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) sites include the Chicago Assembly of God Church
(northeast corner of 'William. Street/Golf Road), a Marathon Station (northwest corner of Mt.
Prospect Road/GolfRoad), Wally's Auto Body and Ampress Brick Co. (between U.S. Route 12 and
U.S. Route 45).
Sites which may contain UST's include a Union 76 Gas Station and Firestone (intersection of Illinois
Route 83 and Golf Road), two old gas stations (intersection of Mt. Prospect Road/Golf Road),
Corvette City, Hellstrom Automotive, and an old gas station (between U.S. Route 14 and Wolf
Road), two auto body shops and Auto Salvage (between U.S. Route 12 and U.S. Route 45), and
John's Auto and Truck Repair (southwest corner of I-294/Golf Road).
Land Use
The land use in this section is predominantly single family residential. The Chicago and Northwestern
Railroad crosses Golf Road just west of U.S. Route 14 and again between U.S. Route 45 and I-294.
The Soo Line Railroad crosses Golf Road just west of U.S. Route 12.
Countryside Park is located on the northwest corner of Maple Street and Golf Road. Sunrise Park
is located directly north of the Chicago Assembly of God Church. Blackhawk Park is located on the
north side of Golf Road just east of Mt. Prospect Road.
Tenrikyo Midwest Church is located at 395 Golf Road. Golf Road Baptist Church is located on the
southeast comer of Beau Drive and Golf Road. Chicago Assembly of God Church is located on the
northeast corner of William Street and Golf Road. Evangelical Free Church is located on the south
side of Golf Road just west of Mt. Prospect Road. The Chippewa Junior High School and
Cumberland School are both located on the northeast quadrant of Wolf Road and Golf Road. A
memorial is located on the northwest corner of U.S. Route 12 and Golf Road dedicated to the
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pioneers who settled there in 1856. A large Commonwealth Edison substation is located between
the railroad and U.S. Route 12 on the south side of Golf Road.
A golf range is located on the northeast comer of U.S. Route 12 and Golf Road. Holy Family
Hospital is located on the northwest comer of U.S. Route 45 and Golf Road. OaktonCommunity
College is located on the northeast comer of U.S. Route 45 and Golf Road. A prairie restoration
project is located just east of •
Section VII Interstate 294 to Illinois Route 43
Exhibit A10-31 to Exhibit A10-34
Section VII of Illinois Route 58 begins at Interstate 294 and continues east to Illinois Route 43
(Waukegan Road). The communities of Morton Grove, Glenview and Unincorporated Cook County
border this section. This section also features the I-294 (Tollway) overpass.
Environmental Conditions
LUST sites include the Avon Company (southeast corner of Illinois Route 43/Golf Road).
Sites which may contain USTs include Rayco Discount Muffler and Brake (southeast corner of I-
294/Golf Road), Jiffy Lube and Gold Cup Transmission (southwest corner of Potter Road/Golf
Road), Union 76 Gas Station (southwest corner of Dee Road/Golf Road), two old gas stations and
a Shell Gas Station (between Greenwood Road and Illinois Route 21), 2001 Gas Station, Mobil
Station, and an old gas station (at the intersection of Washington Street/Golf Road), Amoco Gas
Station (southeast corner of Harlem Avenue/Golf Road), Infinity Dealership and Mobil Gas Station
(at the intersection of Illinois Route 43/Golf Road).
Land Use
The land use in this section is' predominantly commercial. However, single and multi family
residences can also be found in this section.
A nursing home is located on the south side of Golf Road east of I-294. The Cabrini Retreat Center
is located on the northwest comer ofPotter Road and GolfRoad. St. Isaac Jogue's Church is located
across from Michael Manor Drive. A Montessori School is located just east of St. Isaac Jogue's
Church Washington School is located on the northwest corner of Washington Street and Golf Road.
Colonial Funeral Home is located on the southwest corner of Washington Street and Golf Road.
Glenview Evangelical Church is located on the northwest corner of Shermer Road and Golf Road.
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Table 1-1
LUST AND UST Sites
Illinois Route, 58
Name
Location
Exhibit No.
Incident No.
Tire America
NE corner IL Route 62/IL
U-1
Route 58 (Golf Road)
A10-25
Mobil Gas Station
NW corner Arlington
U-2
Heights/Golf Road
A10-25
Amoco Gas Station
SW corner Arlington
U-3
Heights/Golf Road
A10-25
Union 76 Gas Station
NE corner Arlington
U4
Heights/Golf Road
A10-25
Old Gas Station
SE corner Busse/Golf Road
U-5
A10-26
Shell Gas Station
NE corner Busse/Golf Road
U-6
A10-26
Union 76 Gas Station
SE corner IL Route 83/
U-7
Golf Road
A10-27
Firestone
East of the Union 76
U-8
Station
A10-27
Old Gas Station
NE corner Mt. Prospect/
U-9
Golf Road
A10-28
Old Gas Station
SE corner Mt. Prospect/
U-10
Golf Road
A10-28
Corvette City
Between US Route 14 and
U-11
Wolf Rd., south side
A10-29
Hellstrom Automotive
Between US Route 14 and
U-12
Wolf Rd., south side
A10-29
Old Gas Station
Between US Route 14 and
U-13
Wolf Road, south side
A10-29
Autobody
1229 Golf Road
U-15
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Table 1-2
Significant Buildings and Sites
Illinois Route 58
Name Location Exhibit Number
Churches
Church of the Incarnation
Between Highland and Hillbrook
A10 - 25
(United Methodist)
Lane
St. Cecelia Church
NW corner of Golf and Meier
A10 - 26
Roads
Peace Reformed Church of
NE corner of Meier and Golf Roads
A10 - 26
America
Trinity United Methodist Church
Between Linneman and Hunt Club
A10 - 27
Drive
Mt. Prospect Bible Church
SE corner of Golf and Hunt Club
A10 - 27
Drive
Lutheran Church of Martha and
NE corner of Golf Road and
A10 - 27
Mary
Wapella Avenue
Golf Road Baptist Church
Between Beau Drive and Maple
A10 - 28
Street, south side
Chicago Assembly of God Church
Between William and Louis Street
A10 - 28
Tenrikyo Midwest Church
Between Marshall and Wilkins
A10 - 28
Drive, south side
Evangelical Church
Between Wilkins and Mt. Prospect
A10 - 28
Road, south side
St. Isaac Jogues Church
Across from Michael Manor Drive
A10 - 33
Glenview Evangelical Church
NW corner of Golf Road and
A10 - 34
Shermer Road
Schools
Creative Nursery School
Between Highland Avenue and Hill
A10 - 25
Brook Lane
Chippewa Jr. High School
NE corner of 8th Avenue and Golf
A10 - 29
Road
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Table 1-2 (Con't)
Significant Buildings and Sites
Illinois Route 58
Name
Location
Exhibit Number
Washington School
Between Michael Manor and
A10 - 33
Washington Ave., north side
Montessori School
SE corner of Michael Manor and
A10 - 33
Golf Road
Parks
Robert T. Jackson Clearwater Park
Between Goebbert and Meier Road,
A10 - 26
north side
West Park
Between Meier and Busse Road,
A10 - 26
north side
Countryside Park
Between Beau Drive and Maple
A10 - 28
Street, north side
Sunset Park
Between William and Louis Street
A10 - 28
Blackhawk Park
Between Mt. Prospect Rd and
A10 - 28
Cumberland Ave., north side
Memorial to Pioneers
At the NW corner of US Route 12
A10 - 30
and Golf Road
Prairie Restoration by the College
Oakton Community College
A10 - 30
Other
Mt. Propect Fire Department
SE corner of Golf and Busse Road
A10 - 26
Holy Family Hospital
NW corner of US Route 45
A10 - 30
Cabrini Retreat Center
East of I-294, north side of Golf
A10 - 31
Road
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Colonial Funeral Home
Between Michael Manor and
A10 - 33
Washington Ave., south side
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GOLF ROAD SRA PRELIMINARY REPORT
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
STAFF COMMENTS
Environmental Conditions and Land Use
• Page 1-1, Environmental Conditions: The underground storage tanks have
been removed for the "old gas station".
• Page 1-1, Land Use: Some residential property exists along the north side
of Golf between Busse and Meier.
• Page 1-1, Land Use: The property at the northwest corner of Meier and Golf
is owned by St. Cecelia's Church and is not called Clearwater Park. The
park between Busse and Kennicott on the north side of Golf is Robert T.
Jackson Clearwater Park.
• Page 1-2, Environmental Conditions: Please provide the Village with
information concerning the leaking tanks at the Chicago Assembly of God
site.
• Page 1-4, Table 1-1: The Old Gas Station underground storage tanks have
been removed.
• Page 1-8, Table 1-2: The park listed as Robert T. Jackson Clearwater Park
is actually not a park but owned by St. Cecelia's Church. The park listed as
West Park is actually Robert T. Jackson Clearwater Park.
• Exhibit A10-26: U-5 is the Shell Gas Station, U-6 is the Old Gas Station,
P-2 is not a park, P-3 is Robert T. Jackson Clearwater Park.
• Exhibit A10-27: Grace Drive is actually Cypress Drive, north of Golf
Cypress becomes Waverly Lane, Landcaster is spelled Lancaster, Na-Wa-
Ta Avenue is the street west of Linneman Road on the south side of Golf,
CQuntry Lane is the easternmost street on the north side of Golf.
GOLF ROAD SRA PRELIMINARY REPORT
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
STAFF COMMENTS
Public Involvement
• Exhibit C10-26: Why is ROW acquisition necessary at Meier Road and
Golf?
• Exhibit C10-26: Dual left turn lanes should be reconsidered at Busse and
Route 83 in order to eliminate the need for ROW acquisition.
• Exhibit C10-26: The median break east of Busse Road for the fire station
allows vehicles to turn north into the strip shopping center. A left turn lane
should be considered to allow for turns which will be made. This median
break should also be extended further east to allow access into the fire
station parking lot.
Exhibit C10-27: The exit from the shopping center at the southwest corner
of Golf and Route 83 aligns with I -Oka to the north. There must be a
median break at this location to allow access into and out of the shopping
center from both directions on Golf Road.
• Exhibit C10-27: The driveway from Market Place Shopping Center should
be realigned to match with the existing alignment of Country Lane and
eliminate the need for encroachment on the single family residence at the
northwest corner of this intersection.
• Exhibit C10-28: What is the justification for the traffic signal at School Street
/ Marshall Drive intersection? School Street only continues for two blocks
north of Golf. William Street, two blocks east of School is designated as a
collector and a better candidate for a traffic signal.
• Exhibit C10-28: What ROW acquisition is anticipated at the Golfview /
Wilkins intersection?
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EXISTING
ROADWAY
CONDITIONS
Illinois Route 68
Existing Conditions
Section V - Illinois Route 62 to Illinois Route 83 (3.45 miles)
Exhibit BIO -25 to Exhibit BIO -27
Section V of Illinois Route 58 begins at Illinois Route 62 and continues east to Illinois Route 83.
This section passes through dense commercial and residential areas of Arlington Heights and Mount
Prospect. This section includes an intersection with one SRA corridor, Illinois Route 83.
Existing Roadway Conditions
This section of Illinois Route 58 typically consists of four 12 -foot through lanes with adjacent
combination curb and gutter separated by a 16 -foot mountable median. The mountable median
changes to a barrier median from Goebbert Road to Meier Road. The existing right-of-way is 100
feet throughout this section of the corridor.
Traffic Control, Operation and Safety
According to the 1990 Traffic Map for Cook County, the average daily traffic (ADT) ranges from
35,000 vpd to 40,000 vpd from Illinois Route 62 to Illinois Route 83. There are several critical
intersections within this section of Illinois Route 58. The intersection of Illinois Route 62 and Illinois
Route 58 is a major intersection of two SRA routes. This intersection is the central point of two
traffic triangles formed by New Wilke Road to the west and Arlington Heights Road to the east. The
predominant traffic movements at the intersections are from southeast -bound Illinois Route 62 to
eastbound Illinois Route 58 and from northwest -bound Illinois Route 62 to westbound Illinois Route
58 and vice versa for the reciprocal movements. One of the major traffic generators in this section
is the interchange of I-90 and Arlington Heights Road. A full interchange and widening of Arlington
Heights Road from four to six through lanes is currently under construction. There are other
businesses and corporations along this segment which also generate traffic during the peak hours.
The intersections with Illinois Route 62 and Busse Road are identified as high accident locations.
The speed limit ranges from 35 to 40 mph, and there is no on -street parking allowed along this
section.
Public Transportation
Currently there is one bus route operating within this section of Illinois Route 58. Pace Bus #209
runs from Illinois Route 62 east to U.S. Route 14.
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Section VI - Illinois Route 83 to Interstate 294 ( 5.28 miles)
Exhibit BIO -27 to Exhibit BIO -31
Section VI of Illinois Route 58 begins at Illinois Route 83 and continues east to Interstate 294. The
communities of Mount Prospect, Des Plaines and unincorporated Cook County borders this section.
Single family houses are the predominant land use along this section of the corridor. This section
includes intersection with one SRA -route, Illinois Route 12.
Existing Roadway Conditions
The segment from Illinois Route 83 to Wolf Road typically consists of two 12 -foot through lanes in
either direction with adjacent curb and gutter separated by a 16 -foot mountable median. Barrier
median replaces mountable median from Illinois Route 83 to Country Lane, Elm Street to Owen
Street and from Mount Prospect to Wolf Road. The existing right-of-way remains consistantly 100
feet throughout this section of the corridor.
The segment from Wolf Road to the Cumberland Circle consists of two 12 -foot lanes in either
direction with adjacent curb and gutter, the lanes constrict to 10 feet at the U.S. Route 14 underpass.
The Cumberland Circle is a potentially hazardous location, combining ill-defined traffic movements
with poor sight distances and traffic conflicts. It is the intersection of five roadways: State Street,
Wolf Road, Golf Road, Golf/Wolf Roads and Broadway at different acute angles. The circle has an
inner radius of 50 to 55 feet and an outer radius ranging from 59 to 77 feet. The traffic moves
counter clockwise, right-in/right-out around the circle. Traffic movement is particularly hazardous
when multi -axle vehicles are present. The right-of-way in this section remains 120 feet throughout.
The segment from the Cumberland Circle to Illinois 45 is comprised of two 12 -foot lanes in either
direction with adjacent curb and gutter sparated by a 10 -foot flush median. The existing right-of-way
varies from 100 feet to 114 feet. From Illinois 45 to the Oakton college entrance the median changes
to a 16 -foot barrier median and from the Oakton college entrance to East River Road, the mediam
is terminated. In this segment the cross-section maintains two 12 -foot through lanes in either
direction with adjacent curb and gutter. The existing right-of-way varies from 100 feet to 114 feet.
There are seven structures in this segment. The first structure is a bridge crossing over a creek
approximately 0. 16 miles east of Mt. Prospect Road. The second -and third structures are located
just south of Cumberland Circle, these two structures are the overpasses for the Chicago
Northwestern Railroad and U.S. Route 14. The fourth structure is Illinois Route 58 over the Des
Plaines River. The fifth structure is the Chicago Northwestern Railroad overpass located
approximately0.44miles east of U.S. Route 45. Currently this structure has a substandard vertical
clearance of 14'4". The sixth and seventh structure is the I-294 (Tollway) overpass, the vertical
clearance of 14'2" at this structure does not meet SRA standards.
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Traffic Control, Operation and Safety
Wolf Road combines with Illinois Route 58 to cross under the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and
U.S. Route 14 approximately 0.01 mile south of the Cumberland Circle. The proximity to the
Cumberland Circle creates a hazardous traffic maneuver and congestion at peak traffic hours. The
accident data that was obtained from the City of Des Plaines, Police Information Management
Systems for the Cumberland Circle shows that during the years 1992, 1993 and 1994 there has been
a consistency in the number of accidents and the pattern of accidents that occurred at the location,
i.e. in 1992 there were a total of 90 accidents reported of which only 8 percent involved injury, in
1993 a total of 99 accidents were reported of which about 4 percent were injury accidents and in
1994, a total of 90 accidents were reported and also 8 percent were injury accidents, the remainder
of accidents involved property damage. From the pin map obtained from the City of Des Plaines, it
is seen that a number of accidents occur in the northwest quadrant of the circle near the west leg of
Golf Road. Also it is noticed from the same map that a number of accidents occur on Wolf Road
between Rand Road on the north and the Cumberland Circle on the south.
The speed limit along this section ranges from 35 mph to 40 mph.
Public Transportation
Currently there are two bus routes operating in this section of Illinois Route 5 8. The first is Pace
#221 operating at the intersection of Illinois Route 58 and Northwest Highway. The second is Pace
#234 operating between Cumberland Circle east on Illinois Route 58 to River Road.
Section VII Interstate 294 to Illinois Route 43 (3.83 miles)
Exhibit BIO -31 to Exhibit B10-35
Section VII of Illinois Route 58 begins at Interstate 294 and continues east to Illinois Route 43
(Waukegan Road). The communities of Morton Grove, Glenview and Unincorporated Cook County
border this section. This section also features the I-294 (Tollway) overpass and intersects with two
other SRA route, Illinois Route 21 and Illinois Route 43.
Existing Roadway Conditions
This section of Illinois Route 58 consists of four 12 -foot through lanes with adjacent curb and gutter
separated by a 16 -foot mountable median from Interstate 294 to approximately 0. 15 miles west of
Greenwood Road. From Greenwood Road to 0.23 miles west of Washington Avenue, the roadway
widens to six 12 -foot through lanes with a combination curb and gutter divided by a 16 -foot barrier
median. The segment along the corridor between 0.23 mile west of Washington Avenue and Harlem
Avenue maintains four 12 -foot through lanes with adjacent curb and gutter separated by a 16 -foot
barrier median. This cross-section once again widens to six 12 -foot through lanes from Harlem
Avenue to the end of the study limit (Illinois Route 43). The R.O.W. for this section is 100 feet
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TABLE No. II-2
ACCIDENT RATES AT INTERSECTONS
ILLINOIS ROUTE 58/GOLF ROAD
Cross Street
N-S
ADT
E-W
ADT
No. of Accidents
Rate
1990
1991
1992
Il Rt 62 (Algonquin Rd *
33000
40200
45
48
47
1.75
Arlington Hts Rd
40000
40200
35
27
27
1.01
Goebbert Road
10000
40200
7
13
13
1 0.60
Meier Rd
13000
40200
4
8
9
0.36
Busse Rd *
8000
40200
26
21
21
1.29
Illinois Route 83
26000
40200
27
1 24
29
1.10
Mt. Prospect Rd
19000
40200
21
30
16
1.03
Wolf Road SB *
32000
31400
30
45
21
1.38
Wolf Rd & Cumberland Circle **
32000
31400
52
76
1 90
3.14
U.S. 12 Rand Rd
40000
133100
38
32
22
1.15
River Rd S 45)
35000
37500
40
35
41
1.46
East River Road
8000
37500
22
7
11
0.80
Potter Road
19000
40700
25
30
19
1.13
Western Avenue *
15000
40700
33
44
38
1.89
Greenwood Ave *
30000
40000
34
54
45
1.74
Milwaukee Ave gl21)
26000
48900
36
19
1 26
0.99
Washington Ave
6000
48900
14
19
8
0.68
Shermer Road
16000
48900
17
15
6
0.53
Harlem Avenue
12000
49700
25
17
11
0.78
Waukr*
43
471
* High Accident Location Identification System - High Accident Location 1992
**Data obtained from City of Des Plaines - Police Department
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TABLE II -3
Accident Rates on Segments
Illinois Route 58
Segment Start to Segment End
Segment
Length
(mi)
ADT
No. of Accidents
1990
1991
1992
Rate
Il Rt 5 8 to Arlin on Hts. Rd.
0.60
40200
31
36
15
3.10
Arlington Hts Rd to Busse Rd
1.17
40200
45
63
39
2.85
Busse Rd to Il Rte. 83
0.99
40200
39
54
34
1 2.91
Il Rte. 83 to Mt. Pros ect Rd
1.01
40200
24
31
16
1.60
Mt Prospect Rd to Wolf Rd,
0.48
40200
12
17
8
1.75
Wolf Road NB to U.S. 12
0.83
40200
85
97
93
7.53
U.S. 12 to I-294
2.35
40200
72
57
63
1.86
I- 294 to Greenwood Rd.
1.25
40700
98
114
104
5.67
Greenwood Ave. to Il Rte. 21
0.12
40700
8
7
6
3.93
Il Rte 21 to Shermer Rd.
1.58
40700
92
69
62
3.17
Shermer Rd. to Il Rte 43 1
0.63
43000
38
44
1 44
1 4.25
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GOLF ROAD SRA PRELIMINARY REPORT
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
STAFF COMMENTS
Existing Roadway Conditions
Page II -2, Existing Roadway Conditions: The existing pavement conditions
should be addressed. Numerous pavement joints have failed and there is
need for repair.
Page II -6, Table II -2 and Table II -3 on Page II -7: Attached is the Police
Department traffic accident information and a comparison with in these two
tables. In all but one case the number of accidents is significantly higher.
MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE DEPARTMENT
0
FORMAL MEMORANDUM
TO: CHIEF R. PAVLOCK W
FROM: CRIME PREVENTION UNITY,
SUBJECT: GOLF ROAD SRA PRELIMINARY REPORT REVIEW
iby,Ir� �4r 1 Al•
C 96-46
CONTROL NUMBER
In this proposal the only portions indicated by the village engineer for the police department to review
was page 11-6, table 11-2 and page 11-7, table 11-3 concerning accident tabulations.
I had Catherine Caldwell do a PIMS history check for the locations under our jurisdiction. She was
only able to look up 1991 & 1992 as 1990 had already been purged. The totals we show do not
correspond with the numbers shown in the report. There could be various reasons for this
discrepancy including cross over jurisdiction, study parameters, and the reported data base.
I have listed below the comparisons for your convenience to forward to the village engineer.
Golf & Meier
Golf & Busse Road
Golf & Rte. 83
Golf & Meier
Golf & Busse Road
Golf & Rte. 83
TABLE #11-3
Golf Rd. - Busse to Rte. 83
Golf Rd. - Rte. 83 to Mt. Prospect Rd.
Golf Rd. - Busse to Rte. 83
Golf Rd. - Rte. 83 to Mt. Prospect Rd.
JW/dm
17
42
53
14
116
84
88
47
156
118
RECOMMENDED
IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
Section V - Illinois Route 62 to Illinois Route 83 (Elmhurst Road) (3.45 miles)
Exhibit CIO -25 to Exhihit CIO -27
Section V of Illinois Route 58 begins at Illinois Route 62 and continues east to Illinois Route 83.
This section passes through dense commercial and residential areas of Arlington Heights and Mount
Prospect. This segment intersects one other SRA corridor, Illinois Route 83.
Cross -Section and Geometrics
The proposed cross-section for Section V is based on the desirable suburban SRA cross-section
presented in the Design Concept Report. The proposed cross-section from Illinois Route 62 to the
entrance of The Plaza Shops shopping center consists of six 12 -foot through lanes separated by a 16 -
foot barrier median with adjacent concrete curb and gutter. To accommodate this proposed cross-
section, all proposed widening in this segment would have to be placed on the south side of Illinois
Route 58, due to close proximity of residential development located on the north. This section would
require 10 feet to 40 feet additional R.O.W. on the south side of Illinois Route 58. The proposed
R-O.W. typically varies from 100 feet to 140 feet. The proposed cross-section from the entrance of
The Plaza Shops to Illinois Route 83 (Elmhurst Road) consists of four 12 -foot through lanes
separated by a 16 -foot mountable median. The existing R.O.W is 100 feet, no additional RO.W is
required to accommodate this cross-section except at major intersection locations where additional
R.O.W. is required to provide turning lanes. The intersection of Highland Avenue has been identified
as a candidate site for future traffic signals. The need for a signalized intersection at this location
should be evaluated due to access management consolidation and also as future development
warrants.
The intersection of Illinois Route 58 and Illinois Route 62 is the intersection of two SRA routes. This
intersection forms a triangle between New Wilke Road on the east and Arlington Heights Road on
the west (refer to attached Figure 1). Illinois Route 58 runs east -west at this location. Illinois Route
62 traverses Illinois Route 58 and runs northwest and southeast. New Wilke Road runs north -south
and intersects both Illinois Route 58 and Illinois Route 62, similarly`on the west, Arlington Heights
Road runs north -south and intersects both SRA routes.
Access to and from I-90 for this section of Illinois Route 58 and Illinois Route 62 is currently
provided by the existing interchange, located south of Illinois Route 62 on Arlington Heights Road.
Due to the density of development within the vicinity, the existing intersection of Illinois Route 58
and Illinois Route 62 experiences major turning movement traffic volumes during the peak hours.
- This issue requires special attention and has been addressed as highlighted below.
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The capacity analyses suggest that three through lanes are needed on both SRA routes from New
Wilke Road to Arlington Heights Road. The specific improvements to the intersections are shown
below and are illustrated in Figure 5.
]Illinois Route 58 and New Wilke Road: (Level of Service E)
East Approach:
1 left turn lane, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
West Approach:
2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
North Approach:
1 shared through/left turn lane and 1 right turn lane
South Approach:
1 left turn lane and 1 shared through/right turn lane
Illinois Route 58 and Illinois Route 62: (Level of Service C)
East Approach: 1 left turn lane, 3 through lanes and 1 free-flow right turn lane
West Approach: 1 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 free-flow right turn lane
Northwest Approach: 2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 shared right turn lane
Southeast Approach: 2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 shared right turn lane
Illinois Route 58 and Arlington Heights Road: (Level of Service E)
East Approach:
2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
West Approach:
2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
North Approach:
2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
South Approach:
2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 shared right turn lane
]Illinois Route 62 and New Wilke: (Level of Service E)
Southeast Approach: 1 left turn lane, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
Northwest Approach: 1 left turn lane, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
North Approach: 2 left turn lanes, 1 through lane and 1 shared through/right lane
South Approach: 2 left turn lanes, 1 through lane and 1 shared through/right lane
Illinois Route 62 and Arlington Heights Road: (Level of Service F)
Southeast Approach: 2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
Northwest Approach: 1 left turn lane, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
North Approach: 2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 right turn lane
South Approach: 2 left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and 1 right ;um lane
The intersection of Illinois Route 58 and Illinois Route 83 is a mayor intersection of two SRA routes.
The capacity analysis shows that a level of service "C" can be achieved, with geometric modifications
to the intersection. The east-westlegs will consist of dual left turn lanes, 2 through lanes and a right
turn lane. The north -south legs will consist of dual left turn lanes, 3 through lanes and a right turn
lane, this is full SRA build out on all four legs of the intersection. Additional R.O.W. is required to
accommodate the modifications.
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Operations
Based on the traffic model prepared by CATS the 2010 projection ADT for Section V is between
35,000 vpd to 40,000 vpd. The existing speed limit for this section varies from 35 to 40 mph.
An arterial analysis was performed for this section of Illinois Route 58 by applying the projected ADT
to the recommended model. The result of this analysis shows that a level of service "D" can be
achieved for both eastbound and westbound traffic for the proposed cross-section.
Two intersections in this section have been identified as high accident locations by IDOT (High
Accident Location Identification System) as a high accident location in 1992. The intersection of
Illinois 58 and Illinois Route 62 has an accident rate of 1.75 accidents per million entering vehicles
(mev). The intersection of Illinois Route 58 and Busse Road has an accident rate of 1.29 accidents
per million entering vehicles. Improved geometrics, surface treatment, and roadway lighting systems
will help reduce the accident rates at these locations.
Access Management
Although areas where access consolidation may be appropriate are identified in this report, local
agencies will be responsible for taking lead role in implementing zoning and access policies which are
consistent with the SRA planning report. In this section ofMois Route 58, the access to residential
arm should be limited to "Right Tern, Only" movements, The median breaks at Fernandez Avenue
and Mill Brook Lane should be eliminated. The median break at Highland Avenue will provide access
to the north and south of Illinois Route 58 by maintaining the existing left turning lanes. The median
breaks at Edgewood 1aw, We -go Tri, See-Gwun See-GAvenue, Southbound N " -Ta Avenue, Ili -Lust
Avenue and I -Oka Avenue should also be eliminated. Left turn lanes to southbound Landcaster,
northbound Na-Wa-Ta Avenue, southbound Linneman, Cypres/Waverly Avenue, and northbound
Wapella Avenue should be added/maintained. No parking is recommended in this section of Illinois
Route 58.
Public Transit
There are three Pace Bus routes operating within this section of Illinois Route 58. Turn -outs are
recommended at all the bus stops.
Short Term Alternates
No short term alternates are recommended.
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Section VI Illinois Route 83 to Interstate -294 ( 4.80 miles)
Exhibit C10-27 to Exhibit C10-31
Section VI of Illinois Route 58 begins at Illinois Route 83 and continues east to Interstate -294. The
communities of Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Glenview and unincorporated Cook County border this
section.
Cross -Section and Geometrics
The proposed cross-section from Illinois Route 83 to Illinois Route 45 consists of four 12 -foot
through lanes with a 16 -foot mountable median and concrete curb and gutter. This proposed cross-
section transitions to six through lanes separated by a 16 -foot barrier median with adjacent curb and
gutter between Illinois Route 45 and Interstate 294 segment. The proposed R.O.W. for the section
between Illinois Route 83 and Illinois Route 45 is typically 100 feet wide. No additional R.O.W. is
required, with the exception of at major intersection locations where additional R.O.W. is required
to provide right turning lanes. Additional R.O.W., varying from 10 feet to 20 feet, is needed to
accommodate the proposed cross-section between Illinois Route 45 and Interstate 294 segment.
Capacity analysis at the intersection of Illinois Route 58 and Mt. Prospect Road shows that the
intersection will operate at a level of service "E". The eastbound through traffic will operate at a level
of service "C" and the westbound traffic will operate at a level of service "E". The east and west legs
of the intersection will consist of dual left turn lanes, two through lanes and one right turn lane. The
north and south legs will consist of one left turn lane, two through lanes and one right turn lane.
The Cumberland Circle is unique and requires special attention in its design. There are a few issues
that should be addressed before any modification is proposed for the circle. Based on the projections
(obtained from CATS) it was found that six lanes are needed on Illinois Route 58 through the circle.
Due to the R.O.W. restrictions, only two through lanes are possible.
Therefore the recommendations are 1) to Reduce the inner circle radius to 45' maximum, 2) increase
outer circle radius to 115' minimum, 3) close Broadway and the private drive located on the south
between Golf/Wolf and Broadway and 4) widen horizontal clearance. at U.S. Route 14 to 56'
minimum. With these core recommendations, four alternatives were considered and are discussed
below.
In Alternative I it is recommended to close Broadway, the private drive, and to replace the stop signs
on Golf Road, and Golf/Wolf Road with yield signs and keep the stop signs at State Street and Wolf
Road (SB) (see Figure 1). In this alternative preference is given to the SRA movements by
controlling with yield signs. Traffic signals are located 1,250 feet west of the circle, at the
intersection of Golf and Wolf Road, one also at 950 feet east of the circle, at the intersection of 6th
Avenue and Golf Road. When these signals stop the traffic on Illinois Route 58 (Golf Road) to
service the traffic on Wolf Road and the traffic on 6th Avenue on the east side, then gaps would be
generated in the traffic stream that would allow the traffic on State Street and Wolf Road (SB) to
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enter the circle. The concept is to allow the SRA traffic to move unimpeded and let the non -SRA
traffic operate with moderate impedance.
Alternate 11 considers the closure of Broadway, the private drive, and replacement of stop signs on
all legs of the circle to yield signs (refer to Figure 2) and augment with "Yield to Roundabout Traffic"
or "Traffic in the Roundabout Has the Right of Way" signs. This improvement will reduce the stop
and go operation at the circle, which leads to queuing of traffic on the east and west legs of the circle
i.e. Golf Road and, Golf/Wolf Road. Also this will give priority to the major flow traffic, the traffic
on the minor streets will get in only when they see an acceptable gap in the roundabout. Since drivers
have to reduce their speed to accommodate the circle there will sufficient be gaps for the traffic on
State Street and Wolf Road to enter in the circle .
The Alternate III concept will meter the traffic entering in the roundabout (refer to Figure 3) by
installing signals at the entry points of the circle (see Figure 3). Signals would be installed on the
west leg of Golf Road, also on the north-east leg of Golf/Wolf Road and on the south leg of Wolf
Road, and on the west leg of State Street. It is also recommended that Broadway and the private
driveway be closed.
A 120 second cycle, rotating clockwise in the circle, would be programmed into the signal controller.
Detectors would be located on all legs of the circle such that they would pick up the queue length and
alter the green time Additionally the control program on the signal should be set to allocate green
time based on measured queue length with preference for the SRA As before, traffic on the outside
of the circle yield to the traffic inside the circle.
Alternate N concept would modify the roundabout to a signalized single point intersection with four
legs. This is accomplished by extending the roads (that are around the circle) to the center of the
circle where they will meet at a single point ( refer to Figure 4). The circle would be removed and a
signal would be installed with phasing to accommodate the four legs.
A capacity analysis was performed and the results of the analysis show that the intersection will
operate at a level of service "F". The intersection configuration will consist of one left turn lane, two
through lanes and a right turn lane on the north leg. The south leg will consist of one left turn lane,
one shared througWright turn lane and one right turn lane. The east�leg will consist of dual left turn
lanes, one through lane and one right turn lane. The west leg will consist of one left turn lane, two
through lanes and one right turn lane
The intersection of Illinois Route 58 and U.S. 12 (Rand Road) is a major intersection of two SRA
routes. A triangle traffic network is formed with the intersections of Illinois Route 58, U.S. 12 (Rand
Road) and U.S. Route 45. Capacity analysis was performed and it shows that the intersection can
achieve a level of service "D" with the eastbound and westbound through traffic achieving a level of
service "C" or better. The modifications required at this intersection consist of dual left turn lanes,
three through lanes and a shared right turn lane on the south leg and dual left turn lanes, three
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through lanes and a right turn lane on the north leg of the intersection. The east/west legs will consist
of a left turn lane, two through lanes and a right turn lane.
The intersection of Illinois Route 58 and U.S. 45 (Des Plaines River Road) is a major intersection.
A triangle formation is noticed at this location with the intersections of Illinois Route 58 which runs
east -west and the intersection of U.S. 12 which runs northwest -southeast and intersects U.S. 45 south
of Illinois Route 58, hence the traffic patterns will not be typical of other intersections. Capacity
analysis at this intersections shows that a level of service "D" can be achieved. The east -west legs
of the intersection will consist of dual left turn lanes, three through lanes and a right turn lane. The
north -south legs will consist of dual left turn lanes, two through lanes and a right turn lane. The
westbound through movements operates at a level of service "E" and the eastbound through
movement operates at a level of service "D".
An overall level of service "C" can be achieved if the intersection is built to full SRA build out with
u dual left turn lanes, three through lanes and a right turn lane on all four legs of the intersection. The
close proximity of the Des Plaines River complicates the modification to SRA build out. The
Structures Numbered 016-9955, 016-9956, 016-0236, 016-0352, and 016-0353 in this section will
have to be modified to accommodate the proposed cross-section. The intersection of Marshall
Drive/School Street has been identified as candidate site for future traffic signal. The need for a
signalized intersection at this location should be evaluated as future development warrants.
Operations
According to CATS forecast, the 2010 projected ADT for Section VI is between 35,000 vpd and
60,000 vpd. The existing speed limit for this section varies from 35 to 45 mph. An arterial analysis
was performed for this section by applying the projected ADT to the recommended model. The
results of the analysis show that a level of service "C" can be achieved for both eastbound and
westbound traffic.
Two intersections in this section have been identified as having high accident rates. The intersection
of Illinois Route 58 and Wolf Road west of the Cumberland Circle has an accident rate of 1.38 per
million entering vehicles and has been identified as a high accident location by the IDOT (High
Accident Location Identification System) as a high accident location in 1992. The intersection of
WolfRoad and the Cumberland circle has an accident rate of 3.14 per million entering vehicles (data
obtained from City of Des Plaines Police Department). Improved Geometrics, surface treatment,
and lighting systems will help reduce accident rates at this locations.
Access Management
In this section of Illinois Route 58, access to residential areas should be limited to right -turn only.
No parldng is allowed on this section of Illinois Route 58.
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Public Transit
There are three Pace Bus routes operating within this section of Illinois Route 58. Turn -outs for all
bus stops are recommended.
Short Term Alternates
Add pavement marking to delineate two lanes around the Cumberland Circle.
Section VII - Interstate 294 to Illinois Route 43 (Waukegan Road) (3.83 miles)
Exhibit CIO -31 to Exhibit CIO -34
Section VII of Illinois Route 58 begins at I-294 and continues east to Illinois Route 43. The
communities of park Ridge, Morton Grove and Glenview border this section of Illinois Route 58.
This section intersects two other SRA routes, Illinois Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Illinois
Route 43 (Waukegan Road).
Cross Section and Geometrics
The proposed cross section from I-294 to Illinois Route 43 consists of three 12 -foot through lanes
separated by a 16 -foot barrier median. Ten feet of additional R.O.W is typically required on either
side of Illinois Route 58 to accommodate the proposed cross section. The proposed R.O.W. typically
varies from 120 feet to 140 feet.
The intersection of Illinois Route 58 and Greenwood Road is a major intersection. This intersection
is unique in its operation due to the existing intersection networks in the vicinity. Approximately 800
feet to the north of Illinois Route 58, Greenwood Road intersects Illinois Route 21 (Milwaukee
Avenue). Also, Illinois Route 58 intersects Milwaukee Avenue about 500 feet east of Greenwood
Avenue. A capacity analysis was performed at this location and the results show that the
Greenwood/Golf Roads intersection will operate at level of service "E". The east leg will consist of
dual left tum lanes, three through lanes with a shared right, and the west leg will consist of dual left
turn lanes, three through lanes and a right turn lane. The' north leg will consist of dual left turn lanes,
two through lanes and a right turn lane. The south leg will consist of dual left turn lanes and two
through lanes with a shared right turn lane.
The intersection of Illinois Route 58 and Illinois Route 21 is also a major intersection. As mentioned
earlier this intersection forms one side of the triangle with Illinois Route 58 and Greenwood Road.
Capacity analysis shows that the intersection will achieve an overall level of service "D" or better.
The east leg will consist of dual left turn lanes, three through lanes and a right turn lane. The west
leg will consist of three through lanes and a right turn lane. The north and south legs will consist of
dual left turn lanes, three through lanes and right lane. Additional R-O.W will be required to
accommodate the intersection modification.
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Table III -1
Level of Service at Intersections
Illinois Route 58/Golf Road
CrossStreet
N
S
E
W
Intersection
Illinois Route 62 (Algonquin Road)*
D
C
C
C
C
Arlington Heights Road
F
F
F
F
F
Goebbert Road
E
E
B
E
D
Meier Road
D
F
D
D
D
Busse Road
C
C
C
C
C
Illinois Route 83 (Elmhurst Road)*
C
D
C
D
C
Mt. Prospect Road
D
E
E
C
E
WolfRoad
-
E
D
D
D
U.S. Route 12 (Rand Road)
E
E
E
E
E
U.S. Route 45 (River Road)
E
F
E
E
E
East River Road
E
E
E
E
E
Potter Road*
-
C
B
C
B
Dee Road
E
E
D
D
D
Western Avenue
E
E
D
D
D
Greenwood Avenue
D
E
E
E
E
Illinois Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue)
D
D
B
E
D
Washington Avenue
F
E
D
D
D
Shermer Avenue
F
F
D
D
E
Harlem Avenue
F
E
E
C
D
Illinois Route 43 ffaukegan Road
F
F
F
F
F
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Table III -2
Arterial Level of Service (2010)
Illinois Route 58 (Golf Road)
Section
Segment
EB
WB
I
Illinois Route 62 to Illinois Route 83
D
D
II
Illinois Route 83 to East River Road
C
C
III
East River Road to Illinois Route 43
E
D
Illinois Route 58
Overall
D
D
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GOLF ROAD SRA PRELIMINARY REPORT
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
STAFF COMMENTS
Recommended Improvements
Page III -2: During discussions of the Route 83 Improvements, Mount
Prospect and IDOT had agreed on a configuration for the north leg of the
intersection consisting of 2 thru lanes in each direction and a single left turn
lane and a single right turn lane. The ROW acquisition must be eliminated
or minimized at this intersection.
Page III -3, Access Management: The Village opposes the proposed closed
median breaks and resulting "right -in right -out" configuration for any streets
within the Village. The accident rates for these segments is relatively low
and does not justify the turn restrictions. This will also increase the traffic
on the local residential streets as motorists maneuver around to gain access
to and from Golf Road. The 16' wide median should allow ample room for
the left turn lanes.
I
MINUTES
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
SATURDAY,` APRIL 13, 1996
9:00 a.m.
2nd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, VILLAGE HAIL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor "Gerald Farley. Trust-
ees present were Timothy Corcoran,`` George Clowes, Paul Hoefert
and Irvana Wilks. Representing staff were Assistant Village
Manager David Strahl and Public Works Director Glen Andler.
Village residents present were;
Walter F Beck,,300 S. Main St.
Ben Trapani, 222 S. Pine
Beverly Carr, 427 Larkdale
Patrick Carr, 427 Larkdale
Rachel Toeppen, 409 S. HiLusi
Ramon Rubio, 412 N. Elmhurst Ave.
Mr. Kurtz, '32 W. Busse
David Schein, 512 S NaWaTa
Barb Kutzer,, 103 W. Euclid
Nancy Bobikewicz, 1114 N. Meadow Ln;.
Roy Chapman, 1102 Sycamore
Peter Gogolewski,' 508 N. 'Main `St.
Jeanette "Gogolewski, 508 N. Main St.
Mayor Farley began ,by stating there would be no discussion on
commercial vehicles. Residents wishing to voice their opinions
should direct°them to the committee that will be appointed at
the April 16th Village Board meeting.
Beverly Carr, 427 Larkdale, asked if a petition signed by commer-
cial vehicle supporters was presented to the Village Board,
would it have an impact on the Board's decision. Trustee Wilks
suggested her time would be better spent working with the commit-
tee versus soliciting petition signatures.
Walter Beck, 300 S. Main, distributed a letter explaining a
recent violation notice he received from the Village's Building
Division. In 1982 Mr. Beck obtained a permit from the Village
to increase the width of his .driveway and install a shed. He is
now being told 14 years later it does not conform to code and he
has 15 days to correct the violation. Mayor Farley directed
staff to research the status of Mr. Beck's 1982 permit and to
allow him some additional compliance time. Mayor Farley did
caution Mr. 'Beck that should staff verify the code requirements,
he would be expected, to comply.
Rachel Toeppen, 409 S. HiLusi, came to inform the Village of two
traffic problems in the downtown area. The first is the problem
of cars i]
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Farley instructed staff to notify the Police to
.tuation and 'Public Works will investigate the
additional signage and/or painting of the curb.
[gested that Roger Czerniak, the owner of the
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s second traffic problem was the missing No Right
ins for eastbound traffic on Northwest Highway at
.r as she can recall the signs were always there.
As long as the discussions were on traffic, Trustee Wilks wanted
to make the Public Works Department' aware of a problem with the
length of the green light for east and westbound Lincoln at
Busse Rd It has been her experience that there is not enough
green time for traffic ;to clear the intersection to go north-
bound on Busse' Rd. before the light turns red. The Engineering
Division of the Public Works Department will review the timing'
sequence of these traffic lights.
Ben Trapani, 222 S. Pine, and Norm Kutzer, 32 W. Busse, repre-
senting the Economic Development Commission came to express`
their concerns for more redevelopment in the Village's down-
town. They inquired about Northwest Electric and their possible
plans for expansion on ;their current location. They also wanted
to know the status; of the Village Hall, as well as the old
Doretti's site. It is their opinion that if the Village allows
Northwest Electric to expand it will eliminate the possibility
for any expansion of retail and commercial use such as those
taking place within the Ponterelli development area.
Mayor Farley requested staff to schedule this topic for discus-
sion at a Committee of the Whole meeting in June and that both
BD.D.R.C. and the Economic commission be invited to the meet-
ing. Trustee Hoefert stated that the Village has been working
with Northwest Electric for the past seven to fifteen years and
they continually say they do not want to relocate onto Northwest
Highway or Central Rd. Trustee' Corcoran agreed that something
needs to be donne in the immediate future and in fact if nothing
happens within the next 60 days with Northwest Electric the
issue should just be dropped. 'Trustee Clowes pointed out that
when the TIF area on the west side of 83 was; first formed the
property owners there were not given the opportunity to offer
input into the project. He is of the opinion that this project
would move forward if the property owners were given more of a
voice in the project and the opportunity to .share in its develop-
ment
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Trustee Wilks asked that staff put together a packet of informa-
tion outlining the history of the proposed development within
the area bounded by Central, Northwest Highway and Rte. 83 in-
cluding all previous correspondence and plans. This information
should be distributed to each of the 'Village Board members prior
to the meeting and the same information should also be given to
all B.D.D.R.0 and Economic Development Commissioners,,
Instead of a COW meeting, it was now the consensus of the people
present that a Saturday morning open discussion would be more
productive. Mayor Farley instructed staff to see about schedul-
ing such a meeting.
Beverly Carr 'of the Prospect Meadows subdivision had two addi-
tional items of concern. The first being a sight/distance prob-
lem at the corner of Larkdale and Elmhurst Ave. Bushes located
on the northwest corner are growing out into the right-of-way
and obstructing the view of traffic if you are eastbound on
Larkdale trying to turn onto Elmhurst Ave. The Public Works
Department will contact the property owner regarding this
sight/distance problem.
The second item was a problem with disregard for the posted
turning restrictions onto Prospect Manor from Rand Rd. Mrs.
Carr indicated that vehicles are constantly ignoring the posted
restrictions and requested that the Police Department do a bet-
ter job of enforcement.
David Schein, 512 S. NaWaTal asked if, the Village was aware of
the movement by the Illinois Commerce Commission and the State
Supreme Court systems to prohibit communities from regulating
satellite dishes. Trustee Wilks stated that the Village cannot
currently ban the use of satellite dishes but can in fact regu-
late where they are placed on their property. Mayor Farley
indicated the Village is well aware of this movement and that we
,do not support it and will continue to monitor it. Mr. Schein
also wanted to know if the Village was aware of the Park Dis-
trict planting new trees along Council Trail? It appears they
have planted these trees directly on top of the Candoti sewer.
The Public Works Department will investigate the situation and
if it is determined that these trees are in conflict with the
Candota sewer they will ask the Park District to relocate them.
Nancy Bobikewicz, 1114 N. Meadow Ln., as a representative of the
homeowners in her subdivision, wanted to make the Mayor and
Trustees aware of several situations. The first being the prob-
lem with the home at 101 W. Euclid (southwest corner of Euclid
and Wedgewood) where there are four cabs being parked on the
driveway. These are not local cabs but Chicago cabs. She has
talked to Bill Cooney about this situation and he has indicated
he would send an inspector out to the home. She also feels that
the home is being utilized as a multifamily dwelling in that
there are eight kids and six adults living there. According to
the local mailman he is delivering mail to several different
names. Mrs. Bobikewicz also believes they are doing remodeling
without 'a permit. She also said the inspectors need to come out
to the home sometime prior to 8:00 a.m. because after that time
the cabs are no longer, parked in the driveway.
The next item of concern was the Rand Rd. Corridor Study. She
is not happy with what is being proposed; townhomes on the west
side between the Cadillac dealer and the Mobil gas station and
Additional businesses on the east side north of the Harley deal-
er. Mayor Farley indicated that these plans are only advisory
and that the Village Board has the :final say in the project.
Trustees Wilks and Corcoran told Mrs. Bobikewicz if she has
strong feelings and concerns about the study she should attend
the Plan Commission meetings where she could voice her concerns
firsthand. Trustee Wilks also pointed out that it was her opin-
ion the planned use and proposed project is more staff generated
than Plan Commission generated. Trustee Clowes pointed out that
staff was trying to coordinate the Rand Rd. Corridor efforts
with the State's SRA plans.
The last 'item is Mrs. Bobikewicz believes there ,are numerous
property maintenance code violations on the "three homes along
the west side of Rand Rd. just south of the Mobil station. As
far as she knows these homes are all owned by the same owner and
they are in dire need of repair. Mayor Farley indicated that
the Community Development Dept. will look into the situation.
Mr. Roy Chapman, 1102 Sycamore, ° was the next resident to speak.
Mr. Chapman does not like the fact that the Village won't allow
its residents more; freedom to do what they want with their prop-
erty. It is his opinion that the Village is too restrictive.
He does not agree with regulations governing rental property..
The owners should not be held accountable for their tenants.
Guns need not be regulated by the Village. He should also be
allowed to replace his own !water heater if the need arises, and
do any electrical and/or other 'plumbing repairs.` If the Harley
dealership wants to offer tattoos to their customers they should
be allowed to do so. The Mayor as well as the Trustees pointed,
out to Mr. Chapman that these permit requirements and/or inspec-
tions are for the protection of the residents. Residents can in
fact do a lot ;of their own repairs but they i; must' have them in- _
spected by the Village. This ensures the resident that it has
in fact been repaired correctly and helps eliminate any poten-
tial hazards.
Mr. & Mrs. Gogolewski of 508 N. Main had several` issues they
wanted to bring to the Mayor and Trustees' attention The first
item is the speeding that is occurring on the 500 block of north
Main. The posted speed limit is 35 mph; and °'for the most part
vehicles are travelling in excess of 50 mph. They request the
Police increase their enforcement efforts and would the Village
consider lowering the speed limit. The reason for requesting
lowering the speed limit is also related to the condition of the
pavement. There are numerous failures of the pavement and when
the traffic travels at high speeds and hit these failures the
noise is enough to shake their home. Mayor Farley asked staff
to contact the state and see if some sort of temporary patches
and/or overlays could be installedalong the deteriorated sec-
tions of north Rte. 83:
The last item Mr. & Mrs. Gogolewski brought up was the problem
with the Village flushing the fire hydrant in front of their
home. The crews do not use the flush boards and every year they
have to fill in the washed out area with more dirt and seed.
The Public Works Director Glen Andler said he would make sure,
that the flushing crews do use the flush boards from now on.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Glen R. An filer;
Director of Public Works
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CWCAPR13.96/FILES/ADMIN
MAYORL
GERALD L sFARLEY'
TRUSTEES
GEORGE A, CLOWES'',
TIMOTHY J CORCORAN
RICHARD N,HENDRICKS
PAUL WMeHOEFERT
MICHAELE W.SKOWRON Village of Mount Prospect
IRVANA Kt WILKS
I 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MICHAEL EF JANOMS
WLLAGE CLERK
CAROL A, FIELDS
Phonei :706 / 392-6000
Fax: 706 f 392-6022
TDD: 706 / 392-6064
NOTICE
April 19 1996
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 24, 1996 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT MEETING WILL
BE WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1996. AN AGENDA WILL BE SENT PRIOR
TO THIS MEETING
FINANCE COMMISSION
The Finance Commission Meeting scheduled for
Thursday, April 25,`1996 has been cancelled and
is being rescheduled for Thursday, May 16 1996
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MAYOR
GERALD L, FARLEY
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TRUSTEES;
GEORGE A; CLO WES
TIMOTHY J< CORCORAN
RICHARD N, HENDRICKS
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Village
of Mount Prospect
MICHAELEW,,SKOWRO N
IRVANA K, WILKS
VILLA" NUAG" 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60066
MICHAEL E JANONIS
VILLAGE CLERK
CAROL A. FIELDS
AGENDA Phone: 708 / 392-6000
(Prepared April 18, 1996) Fax; 708 / 392-6022
TOO: 708 / 392-6064
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Mount Prospect Senior Center
50 South Emerson Street
7:30 P.M.
April 25, 1996
ZBA-4-CU-96' .........
Belle'Flora:Courthomes/Sundance Homes, 350 N Wolf Road'
ZBA-7-V-96.............
John P. Flickinger, 121 S. Edward Street
Cases tq be Heard
ZBA-8-V-96......,....
1727 W. Kim Avenue/Farwick = Rear yard variation, Garage Addition
VILLAGE BOARD FINAL
ZBA-9-V-96,......4,..
1815 W. Pheasant Trail/Weigand - Fence Variation ZBA FINAL
ZBA-6-CU-96... .w..
St. Cecilia Church/Conditional Use for a Planned Unit Development
(building addition) and variations for landscaping (Sections 14.304.0
and 14.2306.C) VILLAGE BOARD FINAL
ZBA-10'-Z-96'
Mount Prospect Park District, 1326 W. Central Road (former Pop j
Shop)- Rezoning from 1-1 to C-R, Conditional Use for a visual arts
center and setback and lot coverage variations VILLAGE BOARD
FINAL
May 23,1996 None
Any individual who would like to attend this meeting, but because of a disability needs some