HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/2007 P&Z minutes 29-07
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-29-07
Hearing Date: September 27,2007
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
143 West Prospect Avenue
PETITIONER:
Krzysztof Miscierewicz / Boulevard Cafe
PUBLICATION DATE:
July 11, 2007 & August 8, 2007
PIN NUMBER:
08-12-113-001-0000 Restaurant and
08-12-113-013 and -018 Village owned parking lots
REQUEST:
Approval of an off-site parking agreement
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Rogers, Chairperson
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Marlys Haaland
Ronald Roberts
Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Marlys Haaland
Ronald Roberts
Keith Youngquist
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judith Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Ellen Divita, Deputy Director of Community Development
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Krzysztof Miscierewicz, John Lovestrand, Agnes Wheeler, Kathleen
Jensen, Jason Bell, Violet Pohl, Mary Ann Wilkinson, Steve
Wilkinson, Ken Briscoe, Mary Conneely, Kathleen Conneely, David
Grandt, Patricia Grandt
Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Leo Floros made a motion to approve the
minutes of the July 26, 2007 meeting and Joe Donnelly seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 3-0,
with Marlys Haaland, Ronald Roberts, and Keith Youngquist abstaining. Chairman Rogers stated that the
Petitioner from Case PZ-33-07, a request for an off-site parking agreement for 143 West Prospect Avenue, has
requested reconsideration before the Commission. Ronald Roberts made a motion to reconsider PZ-29-07 and
Leo Floros seconded the motion. The motion to reconsider was approved 6-0.
Chairman Rogers asked the Petitioner to address the Commission.
Chairman Rogers swore in the Petitioner Krzysztof Miscierewicz and his Attorney John Lovestrand. Mr.
Lovestrand thanked the Commission for their reconsideration. He said the Petitioner is offering to alter the hours
of operation to approximately 11 am to 10 pm, and offer valet parking to the two off-site parking lots.
Chairman Rogers stated that the Commission is only addressing the matter of the off-site parking agreement
between the Cafe and the Village of Mount Prospect. He stated that the matters of hours of operation and liquor
license will be matters addressed before the Village Board. There were no further questions for the Petitioner.
Richard Rogers, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting September 27,2007
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Chairman Rogers swore in Kathleen Jensen of 118 South Pine, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Jensen stated that
the neighbors appreciate the Petitioner's effort to address their concerns, however she does not feel valet parking
is a workable solution.
Chairman Rogers swore in Jason Bell of 108 South Pine, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Bell concurred with Ms.
Jensen that the valet parking is not viable. He also stated he is concerned because the valet operations will be
directly in front of his home and that is not something they want operating right outside their front door.
Chairman Rogers swore in Dave Grandt of 121 South Pine, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Grandt suggested that
the Village post "No Restaurant Parking" signs in the neighborhood. Chairman Rogers stated that is a good idea
to bring before the Village Board, but the Planning and Zoning Commission is only addressing the matter of the
off-site parking agreement.
Ronald Roberts asked how many spaces were available to the Cafe in the Pine Street lot. Judy Connolly, Senior
Planner, stated that there are 6 spaces in the Pine Street lot and 9 spaces in the Wille Street lot, for a total of 15
spaces. Mr. Roberts asked what the current zoning is at 143 W. Prospect Ave. Ms. Connolly stated that the
property is zoned B5 Commercial and the restaurant is a permitted use in the district.
Chairman Rogers asked the Petitioner to explain how the valet parking will work. Mr. Miscierewicz stated he can
have signs directing cars left into the alley behind his property to stage the valet parking. The cars would then be
relocated to one of the two available lots.
Joseph Donnelly asked if the residents preferred to have the valet parking or not. Ms. Jensen stated that although
she does not believe the valet parking is a viable solution, she would rather see the cafe offer valet parking than
not.
Keith Youngquist said he is not sure the valet parking should be a requirement of the parking agreement. The real
heart of the matter is to ensure the patron cars will be off the street.
Leo Floros stated that he had previously denied this agreement solely based on the previous hours of operation.
Now that the hours of operation have been reduced, he is in favor of this proposed use and that the parking
agreement is necessary and practical part of the process. He said the Petitioner agreeing to use the Wille Street lot
for employee parking alone will significantly help the parking situation.
Ronald Roberts stated that he supports the Petitioners efforts in coming into the downtown area. He said the
scope of this case is to get cars off the street, and in that the parking agreement is intended to do that.
Chairman Rogers stated that he voted against this agreement the first time solely because of the proposed hours,
now that the close time has been changed to 10:00 p.m., he is in favor of the agreement.
Residents were encouraged to approach the Village Board and ask for restrictions on parking; however the on-
street parking spaces will be needed for any business that comes into that area.
Chairman Rogers called for additional questions or comments; hearing none, the public hearing was closed at
8:19 p.m.
Leo Floros made a motion to approve a parking agreement between the Boulevard Cafe and the Village of Mount
Prospect, as presented by Staff with additional conditions of;
1. 10 p.m. close time; and
2. Offer valet parking at a minimum of 5 p.m. to close.
Richard Rogers, Chairman
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Chairman Rogers said the parking agreement Case is Planning and Zoning final. He thanked the residents for
attending and voicing their concerns. Their concerns help the Commission make a decision that offers the best
solution. He also stated that the Village Board watches these hearings and will hear their concerns. He encouraged
the residents is to petition the Village for parking restrictions, if they feel that would help.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Donnelly, Floros, Haaland, Richards, Youngquist, Rogers
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 6-0.
After hearing five additional cases, Joseph Donnelly made a motion to adjourn 11: 17 p.m., seconded by Ronald
Roberts. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Stacey Dunn, Community Development
Administrative Assistant
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