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Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
Monnt Prospect
MEMORANDUM
TO:
MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
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FROM:
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE:
FEBRUARY 15,2008
SUBJECT:
PZ-05-08 - V ARIA nON (SECOND DRIVEWAY)
1750 AZALEA PLACE
JOAN AND LARRY SCHRAMBECK - APPLICANT
The Planning & Zoning Commission transmits their recommendation to approve Case PZ-05-08, a Variation for a
second driveway, as described in the attached staff report. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard the request
at the January 24, 2008 meeting.
The Subject Property is located on the west side of Basswood Lane, between Euclid Avenue and Azalea Place,
and contains a single family residence with related improvements. The Petitioner currently parks a recreational
vehicle on a gravel pad, located in the backyard along Basswood Lane. A gravel pad is not an approved surface
and not allowed per the Village Code. Therefore, the Petitioner proposes to install a second driveway to park the
vehicle on in order to comply with Village regulations. Variation approval is required for the second driveway on
Basswood Lane as the Village Code allows only one driveway per lot.
The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the Petitioner's request and commented on the fact that the pad is
located behind a fence and not visible from the street. They reviewed whether the pad could be considered a legal
nonconforming structure because it had been in place for several years; staff eXplained that had already been
researched and found the request did not qualify for legal nonconforming status. The Commission discussed why
the second driveway was needed and its impact. Several neighbors addressed the Commissioner and spoke in
favor of the Petitioner's request. One neighbor, who was in support of the request, expressed concerns of cars
entering the subdivision and using the proposed apron as a turn around to avoid freight train traffic. The
Commissioners discussed several design options and concluded that constructing the apron of semi-pervious
pavers, if allowed by Village Code, would address the neighbors concern and be easy to remove prior to the
Petitioners selling their house. They noted that the property had frontage on three streets, which was a unique
feature, and that the request would have minimal impact on the character of the neighborhood.
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve a Variation
allowing a second driveway to be installed off of Basswood Lane as shown on the Petitioner's exhibit date
stamped January 17,2008, for the property at 1750 Azalea Place, subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to the sale of the home, the right-of-way improvements (apron) shall be removed; and
2. The Petitioner is encouraged to use a semi-pervious paver for the right-of-way improvement.
Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and consideration at their
February 19,2008 meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions related to this matter.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-05-08
Hearing Date: January 24, 2008
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
1750 Azalea Place
PETITIONERS:
Larry and Joan Schrambeck
PUBLICATION DATE:
January 9, 2008
PIN NUMBER:
03-25-303-027 -0000
REQUEST:
Variation - second driveway
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Rogers, Chair
Joseph Donnelly
Marlys Haaland
Ronald Roberts
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Leo Floros
Keith Youngquist
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judith Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Andrew Skic, Building Inspector
Ryan Kast, Administrative Assistant
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Larry Schrambeck, Joan Schram beck, Garry Schrambeck, David Gates,
Sheila Gates, Bob Guthrie, Chris Guthrie, Rosemarie Kern, Ted Kern,
Phil Leong, Chris McLaughin, Marcy Mueller, Ron Mueller, Steve Vels,
Frederick Brill
Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Marlys Haaland made a motion to approve the
minutes of the October 25, 2007 meeting and Ronald Roberts seconded the motion. The minutes were approved
3-0 with Chairman Rogers abstaining. Joseph Donnelly made a motion to continue Case Number PZ-38-07 to the
February 28, 2008 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Roberts seconded the motion. The motion was
approved 4-0. After hearing four previous cases, Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-05-08, a request for a
Variation for a second driveway at 1750 Azalea Place, at 9:32 p.m.
Judith Connolly, Senior Planner, stated that the Subject Property is located on the west side of Basswood Lane,
between Euclid A venue and Azalea Place, and contains a single family residence with related improvements. The
Subject Property is zoned R1 Single Family and is bordered by the R1 District on all sides. The Subject Property
was developed under Cook County jurisdiction and annexed into Mount Prospect in the early 1970s.
Ms. Connolly said the Petitioner currently parks a recreational vehicle on a gravel pad, located in the backyard
along Basswood Lane. Sec. 14.2209 of the Village Code allows recreational vehicles to be parked in a residential
district but only if the vehicle is parked on an approved driveway or parking pad; gravel is not an approved
surface and not permitted. Staff learned of the gravel pad during a Systematic Inspection and contacted the
Petitioner about removing the gravel pad. The Petitioner proposes to install a second driveway to park the vehicle
on in order to comply with Village regulations. However, Sec. 14.2215 of the Village Code allows only one
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-05-08
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driveway per lot. As the Petitioner already has a driveway in the front of the house on Azalea Place, Variation
approval is required for the second driveway on Basswood Lane.
Ms. Connolly showed a table that compared the Petitioner's proposal to the Rl single family residence district's
bulk requirements. It showed that the subject property complies with the Village's Zoning Regulations, with the
exception of the gravel pad. Ms. Connolly stated that Staff reviewed old aerial photos and could not determine
when the gravel was installed. In conversations with the Petitioner, Staff learned the gravel was laid around 1976.
Also, the Village does not have a record of construction for a gravel pad. Since the gravel pad was installed
without the benefit of a permit and it was constructed after the property was annexed into Mount Prospect, it is
not considered a legal non-conformity and is not allowed to remain.
Ms. Connolly said that the standards for a Variation are listed in Section 14.203.C.9 of the Village Zoning
Ordinance and include seven specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Variation. Ms. Connolly
summarized these findings:
. A hardship due to the physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of a specific property not
generally applicable to other properties in the same zoning district and not created by any person
presently having an interest in the property;
. Lack of desire to increase financial gain; and
. Protection of the public welfare, other property, and neighborhood character.
Ms. Connolly stated that the Petitioner proposes to install a curb cut and driveway on Basswood Lane and
construct a driveway in lieu of the existing gravel pad. The recreational vehicle would be parked on an approved
surface, which would comply with Village Codes. Prior to applying for the Variation, the Petitioner researched
alternatives such as parking the vehicle in front of the house on the existing driveway. They found that the
vehicle may extend over the sidewalk, and that the vehicle would be highly visible in this location. They
researched selling the vehicle, but found that option to be financially prohibitive. They also contacted storage
facilities to determine whether it was feasible to park the vehicle off-site. They found the cost to be somewhat
significant, but another consideration was the inadequate level of security the facilities provide. Based on this, the
Petitioner opted to apply for the Variation for the second driveway.
Ms. Connolly said the Petitioner's application included a petition signed by several neighbors and an email from a
neighbor, both supporting the Petitioner's request, and the email noting how minimal of an impact the driveway
would have on the neighborhood. However, Staff found that the request for a second driveway was not based on
a hardship as defined by the Zoning Ordinance, but would serve as a convenience to the Petitioner. Staff
appreciates the Petitioner's desire to store the vehicle on-site, which is permitted by Village Code, but in order to
do so, a second driveway is needed, requiring relief from the Village's Zoning Ordinance. The Petitioner has
taken considerable steps to screen the vehicle in this location and would modify the surface it is parked on, but the
lot is typical of most lots in the Village, and the request would not be unique to the Subject Property.
Ms. Connolly stated based on this analysis, the Variation request for a second driveway fails to meet the standards
for a Variation as listed in the Village's Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning
Commission deny the following motion:
"To approve a Variation allowing a second driveway be installed off of Basswood Lane as shown on the
Petitioner's exhibit date stamped January 17,2008, for the property at 1750 Azalea Place."
Ms. Connolly said the Village Board's decision is final for this case.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-05-08
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Joseph Donnelly asked if a circular driveway was considered with a drive to the backyard so the RV could be
parked on the side of the house while being fenced in. Ms. Connolly stated that the Petitioner wanted to screen
the vehicle as much as possible and that is why they wanted to keep it in the current location. The Petitioner did
consider selling the current vehicle and purchasing a smaller RV to park on the driveway, but there was concern
that the neighbors would see it as an eyesore.
Chairman Rogers said he would be concerned if the RV was parked on the side of the house as the entire vehicle
as opposed to only seeing the front.
Further discussion continued whether or not the entire side of the RV could be seen from Euclid.
Chairman Rogers swore in Garry Schrambeck, 2205 Oak Leaf Lane, Lake Villa, IL. Mr. Schrambeck was
speaking on behalf of his parents', the Petitioners. Mr. Schrambeck stated that they are asking for a Variation to
install a second driveway with access from Basswood Lane into the backyard of the residence. Currently, there is
a gravel pad that is neat and free of weeds. The Petitioners have parked RV vehicles since 1975 and have never
received one complaint from neighbors or Village employees. The location of the residence is within a few
blocks of the Village Manager and several trustees who have never filed complaints.
Mr. Schrambeck said in the summer of 2007, they were informed that his parents were in violation of Code
14.2209 that took effect in 1993. They called for an inspector and met with Robert Roels. According to Mr.
Schrambeck, Mr. Roels stated that the backyard was kept nice and neat and believed there would be no reason
why the gravel pad would not be grandfathered in since it has been there since 1975. He said Mr. Roels would
provide a follow-up after speaking with his boss. He stated Mr. Roels would ask for this RV be grandfathered for
the next 10-15 years and the next homeowner would not be granted use. Mr. Schrambeck said no response ever
came from the Village. He stated that the Petitioners are not refusing to put in a second driveway to conform to
Village Code. They are willing to pay for this major out-of-pocket expense.
Mr. Schrambeck said a second driveway would require a second depression, but only one depression is allowed
per Village Code. He has spotted several homes in the neighborhood that contain a second depression (circular
driveway). He said the Petitioners' RV should not be an issue due to all the depressions. He continued by stating
that the RV is on the road most of the year. Over the past 36 years, the Petitioners have never been in violation of
any Village Codes and they're not ready to start now.
Mr. Schrambeck continued by stating the Petitioners should be grandfathered in and be granted approval
installing a second driveway. Parking the RV in the front of the home would be an eyesore and it would also
block the viewing of a bus stop for neighbors. He said that they have letters and a petition from 25 neighbors
stating that the RV should be left where it is at. The Petitioners have explored the options of storing the RV off
site, but the cost, security, and loading/unloading process would take its toll on the Petitioners.
Mr. Schrambeck said that several Village inspectors have been to the house over the years regarding the fence and
shed, but nothing has been said about the RV. He said the Petitioners have not kept the RV a secret from the
Village as a vehicle sticker has been purchased over the past 32 years. Mr. Schrambeck concluded by stating that
this would be a travesty if the Petitioners lost this RV at this point in their life.
Chairman Rogers asked that if the Petitioners were willing to make a permanent parking pad that contained
concrete or asphalt and would run it to the street if allowed. Mr. Schrambeck agreed. Chairman Rogers said he
saw the property with the gate. He stated that the RV could be seen, but it is not intrusive. He said something
needs to be unique in order for a hardship. Chairman Rogers said the property is unique being bordered by three
streets: Euclid, Basswood, and Azalea.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-05-08
Page 4
Chairman Rogers swore in Ronald Mueller, 1780 Azalea Place, Mount Prospect, IL. Mr. Mueller said he has
resided at this address for 36 years and stated that the RV is concealed. He stated that the second driveway is not
a bad idea, but it would lower the value of the home. He said the gravel pad has been maintained by the
Petitioners and cannot be seen from the street. He concluded by stating the property and the motor home are both
well maintained by the Petitioners.
Chairman Rogers swore in Robert Guthrie, 1784 Azalea Place, Mount Prospect, IL. Mr. Guthrie has resided at
this address for 16.5 years. He said the RV is not an eyesore and he has never had a problem. He does not
understand why a second driveway cannot be installed.
Chairman Rogers swore in Frederick Brill, 1762 Azalea Place, Mount Prospect, IL. Mr. Brill stated that he wrote
a letter to the Commission. He stated that the Petitioners have been able to drive over the parkway all these years
without damaging it. He said the Petitioners maintain the parkway. He does not see gravel and mentioned that
there use to be trees along Basswood Lane that would hide the RV even more. These trees were diseased and
eventually removed by the Village. He hopes that the Petitioners could be grandfathered in with a cement or
asphalt pad without a driveway to the street and cutting of the curb. Mr. Brill concluded by stating that if a
second driveway was installed, this would create a loss of parking on Basswood and would detract the beauty of
an unbroken parkway.
Chairman Rogers said that a driveway would be required. He said that they can't allow the Petitioners to continue
driving over the grass and the curb. He realizes that the Petitioners have done a great job maintaining the
parkway without any damage.
Chairman Rogers swore in Chris McLaughin, 1756 Azalea Place, Mount Prospect, IL. She said she hopes this
case could be grandfathered in. She is concerned with the safety if a second driveway is built. She stated that
cars would use the driveway apron as a quick turnaround. Ms. McLaughin also mentioned that if the RV was on
the front driveway, it would block her view of the bus stop for her children.
Chairman Rogers asked if there were any provisions to take action on grandfathering the existing conditions. Ms.
Connolly said no because of the way the case was published and the actual request. She said the request came in
for a second driveway, not to grandfather in the gravel pad. Ms. Connolly stated that she has reviewed this case
with the Petitioners. The Village Code gradually evolved over time from requiring a parking pad to be a dustless
hard surface, no gravel and no clay, to where it arrived to today requiring concrete, pavers, or asphalt. Ms.
Connolly said she discussed gravel pads with Public Works and they stated that gravel has been a problem over
the years in the storm sewers. She appreciates the Petitioners being diligent in maintaining the parkway, but the
Village cannot allow one person to be the exception, as ruts in the parkway are a significant property maintenance
Issue.
Mr. Donnelly asked what year the property was annexed into the Village. Ms. Connolly confirmed the year was
1971 and she was told that the pad was installed in 1976. She said Staff could not grandfather this in because the
pad did not exist when the property was annexed. Discussion continued amongst the Commission and Staff
regarding the grandfathering option.
Mr. Donnelly asked if there could be a Conditional Use on disabilities. Ms. Connolly replied that a condition of
approval could be placed on a Variation.
Mr. Donnelly said he would like to leave the property the way it is; Ronald Roberts agreed with Mr. Donnelly.
Mr. Roberts stated that the Schram becks sound like wonderful people and neighbors. He continued by stating that
a driveway would be there forever and a hardship would decrease the property value. He would like to find a way
for the Petitioners not to install a second driveway. The way the case is written is to approve a second driveway,
Mr. Rogers said he would vote to approve this.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-05-08
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Mr. Donnelly asked if they can hold off voting tonight and have the Petitioners come back with a new proposal.
He wanted to know if republishing was an option. Ms. Connolly said the Petitioners could withdraw this case and
submit another application.
Mr. Roberts suggested that the Commission vote on the second driveway and the Petitioners could always change
their plan within a certain limit of time. Ms. Connolly confirmed that the Variation is good for one year.
Mr. Donnelly asked what recourse the Petitioners would have if the Commission voted on the second driveway.
Ms. Connolly said that she could talk to the Village attorney about grandfathering, but as she understood the
issue, there was no basis to grandfather the parking pad in as it was not there when the property was annexed.
Chairman Rogers said he cannot support allowing the Petitioners to drive over the parkway, it has to be an
approved surface. Mr. Roberts stated that the Commission is approving one option for the Petitioners, a second
driveway. He stated that the Petitioners could seek other options. Mr. Roberts continued by mentioning that the
Planning and Zoning Commission does not have the authority to say whether or not the Petitioners can drive over
the parkway. He said the case being presented is for a second driveway, whether they implement this option is up
to the Petitioners or the Village Board to decided.
Mr. Donnelly asked if the driveway could only be where the tires are, so the driveway would not have to be the
whole width. Ms. Connolly stated that the Village Code allows paving strips.
There was general discussion regarding if paving strips were present, there would be less likelihood for cars to use
as a turnaround.
Mr. Schrambeck wanted clarification that the Petitioners could just do strips for the tires rather than do a complete
apron.
Further discussion involved grandfathering in the RV and the 1993 Zoning Code. Ms. Connolly stated that the
1993 Zoning Code was updated to create provisions for RVs to be parked in a residential neighborhood. Mr.
Donnelly followed up this point by stating before 1993, the Village Code did not have provisions for parking RVs
in residential neighborhoods.
The Petitioner, Larry Schrambeck, stated that he put in a gravel pad without a permit because he thought it was
not a permanent structure as it could be removed at anytime. This was the ruling in Niles, where Mr. Schrambeck
worked, and he thought he did not need a permit in Mount Prospect.
Gary Schrambeck said if the second driveway is approved this evening on an approved surface, it would include
the strips. Ms. Connolly stated that the parallel paved strips are an approved alternative by code. However, the
curb cut/depression would still be required.
Further discussion involved whether or not the strips could go into the backyard. Also, it was stated that the
gravel pad would still have to be removed.
Ms. Connolly confirmed that they are not reviewing the materials, as those requirements are defined in Chapters
15 and 16 in the Development Code, the case presented tonight is just for the second driveway. The Petitioners
could go back and revisit the paving materials after Village Board approved the second driveway.
Mr. Donnelly suggested if the Petitioners create a paved surface in the backyard to market this as a patio. If strips
were placed, they would have to be removed upon the sale of the home.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-05-08
Page 6
Chairman Rogers asked Ms. Connolly if the Code allows paving bricks that allows the grass to grow through as
an approved material. Ms. Connolly said she would have to check with Engineering as brick pavers are allowed
in the right-of-way.
Chairman Rogers called for additional questions or comments; hearing none, the public hearing was closed at
10:07 p.m.
Mr. Donnelly made a motion that the Commission approve the second driveway with the condition that the
driveway apron be removed upon sale of the property; Marlys Haaland seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Donnelly, Haaland, Roberts, Rogers
NAYS: None
Joseph Donnelly made a motion to adjourn at 10:08 p.m., seconded by Ronald Roberts. The motion was approved
by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
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Ryan Kast, Community Development
Administrative Assistant
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CASE SUMMARY - PZ-05-08
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
LOCATION:
1750 Azalea Place
PETITIONER:
Larry and Joan Schrambeck
PROPERTY OWNERS:
Larry and Joan Schrambeck
PARCEL #:
03-25-303-027 -0000
LOT SIZE:
0.28 acres (12,410 sq. ft.)
ZONING:
Rl Single Family
LAND USE:
Single Family Residence
REQUEST:
Variation - second driveway
LOCATION MAP
MEMORANDUM
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
TO:
MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RICHARD ROGERS, CHAIRPERSON
FROM:
JUDY CONNOLLY, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE:
JANUARY 17,2008
HEARING DATE:
JANUARY 24, 2008
SUBJECT:
PZ-05-08 - V ARIA nON (SECOND DRIVEWAY)
1750 AZALEA PLACE (SCHRAMBECK RESIDENCE)
BACKGROUND
A public hearing has been scheduled for the January 24, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to review
the application by Larry and Joan Schrambeck (the "Petitioner") regarding the property located at 1750 Azalea
Place (the "Subject Property"). The P&Z hearing was properly noticed in the January 9, 2008 edition of the
Journal Topics Newspaper. In addition, Staff has completed the required written notice to property owners within
250-feet and posted two Public Hearing signs on the Subject Property.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Subject Property is located on the west side of Basswood Lane, between Euclid A venue and Azalea Place,
and contains a single family residence with related improvements. The Subject Property is zoned Rl Single
Family and is bordered by the Rl District on all sides. The Subject Property was developed under Cook County
jurisdiction and annexed into Mount Prospect in the early 19705.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
The Petitioner currently parks a recreational vehicle on a gravel pad, located in the backyard along Basswood
Lane. Sec. 14.2209 of the Village Code allows recreational vehicles to be parked in a residential district but only
if the vehicle is parked on an approved driveway or parking pad; gravel is not an approved surface and not
permitted. Staff learned of the gravel pad during a Systematic Inspection and contacted the Petitioner about
removing the gravel pad. The Petitioner proposes to install a second driveway to park the vehicle on in order to
comply with Village regulations. However, Sec. 14.2215 of the Village Code allows only one driveway per lot.
As the Petitioner already has a driveway in the front of the house on Azalea Place, Variation approval is required
for the second driveway on Basswood Lane.
GENERAL ZONING COMPLIANCE
The Subject Property complies the Village's zoning regulations, with the exception of the gravel pad. Staff
reviewed old aerial photos and could not determine when the gravel was installed. Also, the Village does not
have a record of construction of the gravel pad. Since the gravel pad was installed without the benefit of a permit
and it is not clear when exactly it was constructed, i.e before or after the property was annexed into Mount
Prospect, it is not considered a legal non-conformity and is not allowed to remain. The following table compares
the Petitioner's proposal to the Rl Single Family Residence District's bulk requirements.
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Rl Single Family District Existing Proposed
Minimum Requirements
SETBACKS:
Front 30' 30.53' no change
Exterior 20' 26' no change
Interior 8.5' 10.41 ' no change
25' - house 75.37'
Rear 15' - patio 63.37' no change
LOT COVERAGE 45% Maximum 21 % (without gravel pad) 24 % (with pad)
VARIATION STANDARDS
The standards for a Variation are listed in Section 14.203.C.9 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include seven
specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Variation. The following list is a summary of these
findings:
. A hardship due to the physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of a specific property not
generally applicable to other properties in the same zoning district and not created by any person
presently having an interest in the property;
. Lack of desire to increase financial gain; and
. Protection of the public welfare, other property, and neighborhood character.
The Petitioner proposes to install a curb cut and driveway on Basswood Lane and construct a driveway in lieu of
the existing gravel pad. The recreational vehicle would be parked on an approved surface and would comply with
Village Codes. Prior to applying for the Variation, the Petitioner researched alternatives such as parking the
vehicle in front of the house on the existing driveway. They found that the vehicle may extend over the sidewalk,
and that the vehicle would be highly visible in this location. They researched selling the vehicle, but found that
option to be financially prohibitive. They also contacted storage facilities to determine whether it was feasible to
park the vehicle off-site. They found the cost to be somewhat significant, but another consideration was the
inadequate level of security the facilities provide. Based on this, the Petitioner opted to apply for the Variation for
the second driveway.
The Petitioner's application includes a petition signed by several neighbors and an email from a neighbor, both
supporting the Petitioner's request, and the email noting how minimal of an impact the driveway would have on
the neighborhood. However, Staff found that the request for a second driveway was not based on a hardship as
defined by the Zoning Ordinance, but would serve as a convenience to the Petitioner. Staff appreciates the
Petitioner's desire to store the vehicle on-site, which is permitted by Village Code, but in order to do so, a second
driveway is needed, requiring relief from the Village's Zoning Ordinance. The Petitioner has taken considerable
steps to screen the vehicle in this location and would modify the surface it is parked on, but the lot is typical of
most lots in the Village, and the request would not be unique to the Subject Property.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, the Variation request for a second driveway fails to meet the standards for a
Variation as listed in the Village's Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning
Commission deny the following motion:
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liTo approve a Variation allowing a second driveway be installed off of Basswood Lane as shown on the
Petitioner's exhibit date stamped January 17,2008, for the property at 1750 Azalea Place."
The Village Board's decision is final for this case.
I concur:
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William J. ooney, AICP, uector ofCommumty Development
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Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone 847.818.5328
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TO: The Village of Mt. Prospect
RE: Motor Home
Joan & Larry Schrambeck
1750 Azalea Place
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to advise that the motor home parked in the yard of the Schrambeck's is
neither a detriment nor eyesore to our neighborhood.
We are Ted & Rosemarie Kern 1223 Basswood Lane & Frank & Betti Pierri 1225
Basswood Lane. We look directly at the motor home parked across the street, and truth
be told, we hardly know when it is there or they are on a trip.
The Schrambeck's and our families have been neighbors for 30 plus years and they have
always had a motor home. How suddenly this has become a problem to the village is
simply amazing. If the "neighborhood" people aren't bothered, and the village has
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Connolly, Judy
From: Frederick Brill [fred_info@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 7:41 PM
To: Connolly, Judy
Subject: Case PZ-05-08 1750 Azalea Place Request for Variation
Judy Connolly
Community Development Department
Village of Mount Prospect
Re: Case No. PZ-05-08
Common Address: 1750 Azalea Place
Pin# 03-25-303-027-0000
Owners: Larry & Joan Schrambeck
Judy,
Further to our conversation regarding the upcoming hearing at the Planning & Zoning Commission, I decided to
write this short email to express our feelings about this case. Although I will try to appear the night of the hearing,
in case I am not able, please pass this on to Mr. Richard Rogers for me.
Statement from: Frederick & Sharon Brill
1762 Azalea Place, Mount Prospect
(847) 635-7925
Dear Mr. Rogers & Members of the Commission
We have lived on the same block with the house in question since July of 1971, about the same time that the
Schram becks purchased their house.
Through these 35+ years, we've never heard any of our neighbors express the slightest concern about
the parking a motor home behind the Schrambeck's home. Rather, the Schrambecks have earned an enviable
reputation of being major contributors to the neighborhoods beautification. They've maintained the parkways that
surround their home and have landscaped and maintained the easements that border their home with Euclid
which present visitors to Boulder Point (the builder's name for our area) the best possible expectation.
Specific to the matter in question, we pass the Schrambeck home several times a day and are almost oblivious
to the motor home's presence behind their house. The reason for this is that it is mostly blocked from view by
their house and the fence. Until recently, the parkway trees along Burning Bush and the shrubbery behind their
property mostly screened the motor home. Those trees were just removed by the village and the replacements
are still quite small, but as they grow, they will again hide the motor home from most eyes.
We understand that the ordinance requires vehicles to be parked on paved driveways (instead of gravel
surfaces), but even that requirement seems unnecessary given the location of the parking spot. If the reason for
this ordinance is appearance or the possible migration of gravel into the public way or storm sewers, we can
attest to the fact that this is not a problem in this situation. We walk daily, east on Azalea, turning north on
Basswood and then later returning the same route home from the local park. We've never seen gravel on the
sidewalk or adjacent parkway along their east fence which encloses their motor home, let alone on the street
(Basswood Lane.) The idea of requiring them to pave their parking pad which is wholly within the fenced-
in backyard, seems to be an unreasonable and expensive requirement to condition the granting of the
requested variance. Moreover, requiring a driveway to be extended across the parkway to the street will detract
from the beauty of the landscaping and should not be required, in our opinion. Mr. Schrambeck is well versed in
maintaining landscaping, having worked in that capacity with the Village of Niles these past 36 years until his
retirement. He's moved that motor home across the parkway through the years without ever leaving visible
damage of ruts or tire tracks, so that a permanent driveway apron there would only serve in detracting from the
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continuity of the landscaped parkway with no benefit to the Village and considerable expense to Mr. and
Mrs. Schrambeck.
Sharon and I thank you for considering our opinion that the Planning and Zoning Commission should consider
recommending an unrestricted variance be granted by the Village Board.
Sincerely I
Sharon A. Brill
Frederick Brill
January 30, 2008
William 1. Cooney, AICP
Director of Community Development
Village of Mount Prospect
50 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Dear Mr. Cooney,
The Plaiming & Zoning Commission n:commended approval of our request for a second
driveway by a 4-0 vote. Our request is scheduled to go before Village Board for the
ordinance's first reading February 19,2008.
Weare requesting that the Village Board waive the second reading, tentatively scheduled
for March 4, 2008, and take final action at the February 19, 2008 meeting. We are
anxious to start the project as soon as possible.
I appreciate your assistance in facilitating this request. Should you have any questions,
feel free to contact us at 847/699-6258.
Sincerely,
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Joan and Larry Schrambeck
1750 Azalea Place
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
REVISED
FEBRUARY 20, 2008
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2/20/08
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1750 AZALEA PLACE
WHEREAS, Larry and Joan Schrambeck, ("Petitioners"), have filed a petition for a Variation with
respect to property located at 1750 Azalea Place ("Property') and legally described as follows:
Lot 1 in the Subdivision of Forest Manor Unit NO.5 in the south west X of
Section 25, Township 42 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal
Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.
Property Index Numbers:
03-25-303-027 -0000
and
WHEREAS, the Petitioners seek a Variation to allow the installation of a second driveway; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the request for a Variation being the subject of PZ-05-08
before the Planning and Zoning Commission ofthe Village of Mount Prospect on the 24th of January,
2008, pursuant to proper legal notice having been published in the Journal & Topics Newspaper on
the 9th of January, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted its findings and recommendation
to the President and Board of Trustees in support of the request and encouraging the Petitioner to
use a semi-pervious paver for the right-of-way improvement, being the subject of PZ-05-08; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have given
consideration to the request herein and have determined that the same meets the standards of the
Village and that the granting of the proposed Variation for a second drive-way as shown on attached
Exhibit "A" date stamped January 18, 2008, would be in the best interest of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE
OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: The recitals set forth are incorporated as findings of fact by the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO: That as a condition of the Variation, the right of way improvements (apron) shall be
removed prior to the sale of the home. (The Petitioner is encouraged to use a semi pervious paver
for the right of way improvement.) That as a condition of the Variation, the driveway shall be
removed from the right-of-way and exterior side yard setback, prior to the sale of the home.
SECTION THREE: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect grant a
Variation, as provided in Section 14.203.C.7 of the Village Code to allow for installation of a second
drive-way as shown on Exhibit "A" date stamped January 18, 2008, which is attached to and made a
part of this Ordinance.
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SECTION FOUR: The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this
Ordinance with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.
SECTION FIVE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of March, 2008.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
Mount Prospect
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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DATE:
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
SUBJECT:
PZ-03-08 -1040 W. NW HIGHWAY - RESIDENT ISSUES
Concerned residents raised several issues at the February 19th Village Board meeting relating t e
proposed townhome development at 1040 W. NW Highway. Listed below is a summary of each issue
raised and a staff response:
1. Density, the amount of the units in the proposed development
a. The development has been reduced to 14 units which results in a net density of
7 units per acre. This is equal to the density of the adjacent Villas at Sevres
development and lower than most town home developments in the Village.
2. Storm water and sewage possibly taxing the system
a. The development will have to meet current Village regulations for storm water
detention which will be an upgrade to the existing conditions. The Public Works
Department has reviewed the Village's infrastructure that will serve this
development and are confident that there is sufficient capacity to handle it.
3. Possible odors leaking from the back-up/retention area
a. The detention is located under ground and is not mixed with sewage; therefore
the possibility of odors emanating from the retention area is remote.
4. Sizes of the garage (19' x 19') and the driveway (18' x 18')
a. The garage and driveway sizes are large enough to park 2 cars on each and
comply with the minimum standards for parking.
5. Parking
a. The petitioner is providing 5 parking spaces per unit on the site which far
exceeds Village regulations.
6. Emergency Access for Fire Department
a. The Fire Department has reviewed the plans and all of their concerns have been
addressed.
7. No basement plans; neighbors want to know where the escape windows are in relation
to the Air Conditioning units and the decks
a. The plans do illustrate the locations of all of these structures.
8. Current housing market, a few homes may be sold; the possibility of the homes
becoming rentals
a. While the Village Code does not prohibit the rental of these units, it is highly
unlikely that the developer would pursue this avenue as the economic return
would warrant the expense.
.
9. Snow removal
a. The Association will be required to contract the removal of excess snow from
the site.
10. Cul-de-sac blocking utility easements
a. It is not uncommon to have paved areas over utility easements in many
developments in town. If a utility company needs to excavate in this area, the
Association would be required to make any necessary repairs.
11. light study; amount of light on neighbors properties
a. The new development will be required to meet our current lighting standards
that regulate the lighting levels on private property. Our regulations limit the
amount of light allowed at the property line in residential areas.
12. Water shut-off in the middle of driveways
a. The final locations of the b-boxes will be reviewed and approved by the
Engineering Division at time of permit.
13. Location of utility meters
a. This level of detail is not typically provided until utility companies have been
involved and permits are issued.
14. Transformer locations
a. Same as #13.
15. Current development being held as a precedent for future developments in the area
a. Approval of this plan would not set a precedent for any other property in the
Village as we would review any future plan on its' own merits.
16. Sharp turns into driveways
a. Although the turn into some of the driveways is slightly greater than 90 degrees,
individuals will not have difficulty maneuvering this turn given the low speed limit
and space provided on the private drive.
17. Residents would like to see elevations from their properties
a. Elevations have been provided for all sides of the proposed units.
18. Northwest Highway parking was originally refused by lOOT during a previous proposal
on this property
a. Staff will work with the petitioner to determine lOOT's willingness to approve the
parking along NW Highway. Parking exists one block to the west of this
property indicating that lOOT has permitted this in the past. This parking would
be in addition to the 5 parking spaces provided on site for each of the units.
I have also attached the petitioner's responses to the neighbor's concerns for the Village Board's
review. In addition to the above issues, the residents had requested, and the Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended that the developer provide an additional 25% storm water detention
above what our current code requires. Staff does not support this requirement and recommends that
the condition be removed from the attached ordinance. I have attached a memorandum from Project
Engineer Chuck lindelof outlining our position.
Please forward this memorandum and attachment to the Village Board for their review and
consideration at the March 4th Village Board meeting.
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William J. ooney Jr. '
Director of Community Development
Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: SENIOR PLANNER JUDY CONNOLLY
FROM: PROJECT ENGINEER CHUCK L1NDELOF
DATE: JANUARY 28,2008
SUBJECT: PZ-3-08; UNNAMED PUD
(1040 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY)
We understand that the proposed unnamed Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 1040 West
Northwest Highway was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission
(P&Z) with the additional recommendation that 125% of the stormwater detention volume
typically required by the Village Code be installed. We have analyzed the site as part of our
review of the requested PUD, and find no reason to support the P&Z's recommendation for the
additional volume.
It must be understood that the Village Codes regarding stormwater detention have become
stricter since the State Farm site was first developed in 1988. The Code now incorporates more
accurate rainfall data, accounts for greater runoff rates, and allows for smaller restrictors. The
result of these changes is that stormwater runoff would be better controlled on the proposed site
than on the existing site and would actually have a positive impact on the neighborhood's
drainage system. See below:
State Farm Site
Proposed Development
Chanqe
Restrictor Size
Discharge Rate
Volume Provided
3"
0.63 cfs
0.35 ac-ft
2.5" (estimated)
0.41 cfs
0.50 (estimated)
34% slower
42% greater
The plans submitted for the P&Z review are not required to include final engineering details, so
we can only estimate the proposed restrictor size and storage volume. However, the design
submitted meets the Village Code, and represents a significant improvement over the existing
condition. Consequently, we recommend approval of the proposed development without the
requirement to provide the additional detention volume.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
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DESIGNBRIDGE LTD.
1415 West Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
MEMO
Date: February 26, 2008
To:
William Cooney
Phone: 847-818-5328
Fax: 847-818-5329
From: Jacob Swindler
Phone: 312-421-5885
Fax: 312-421-5889
Re: Updates to Planning and Zoning Submission
1040 W. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, IL
On Friday February 21 we received comments, raised at the February 19 Village Council
meeting, to our proposed row-home development at 1040 W. Northwest Highway. I have
summarized these comments, and our response in the following points. Revised plans are
attached that document the changes we have made.
01. Density, the amount of the units in the proposed development
We have responded to previous comments about density by reducing the
number of units to the absolute minimum required by our client and any
financial institution funding this project. The number of dwelling units per acre
is significantly less than what is allowed by B2 zoning.
02. Storm water and sewage possibly taxing the system
The storm water system has been designed to meet or exceed the current village
code, which was recently revised to a stricter standard. The proposed system is
significantly better than the existing system on this site through the adoption of
greater permeable coverage and an underground storm water retention vault.
The village engineers have reviewed our proposed system and the downstream
sewer system, and determined that our development would not overly tax the
village sewer system.
03. Possible odors leaking from the back-up/retention system
The storm water system is designed to retain only rainwater and pass sanitary
waste directly into the village sewer. Although every attempt has been made to
prevent back up, and the vault is sealed, no system is perfect. If an event occurs
which causes sanitary waste to back-up into the vault, resulting in odors, the
association will be responsible, as would any homeowner, of resolving this
Issue.
04. Sizes of the garage (19'x19') and the driveway (18 'x18')
We have revised the plans to increase the width of the garage in the A & C
units to 19'6" and in the B units to 20'-0". With these changes the new garage
dimensions are: A Type - 19'-0" deep x 19'-6" wide; B Type - 19'-0" deep x 20'-
0" wide; C Type - 19'-0" deep x 19'-6" wide. This is a clear dimension and does
not include areas for storage of trash and recycling. In our experience we have
found that the garage size and driveway provided is sufficient for any
homeowner who would purchase one of these units.
05. Parking
We have provided parking as required by the village code. Weare willing to
increase the number of parking spaces, however, we cannot do this without
exceeding the permeable coverage required for this site. Each additional
parking space will increase the non-permeable coverage by approximately 0.1
percent. If the village is willing to allow a variance to accommodate the
additional non-permeable coverage required by the requested parking we will
make this change to the site plan.
06. Emergency Access for Fire Department
We worked closely with village staff to provide roadways that would
accommodate the largest of village emergency vehicles. Our plan was reviewed
by the fire department and approved. Scenarios can be imagined which would
limit access by emergency vehicles to any house or any development. We trust
that village fire officials are aware of these possibilities and considered them as
part of their review prior to approval of our design.
07. No basement plans; neighbors want to know where the escape windows are in
relation to the Air Conditioning units and the decks.
Although we have not provided plans of the unfinished basements, we have
indicated clearly on our plans the locations of the decks, air conditioning units,
and escape windows. Basement plans will be developed in conjunction with
foundation engineering, to meet all village codes, including emergency exits,
moisture control, etc., and will be submitted to the village as part of our
documentation for permit application.
08. Current housing market, afew homes may be sold; the possibility of the homes
becoming rentals.
These homes will not be complete for at least 18 months. It is impossible to
predict what the housing market will be at that time; however, this project
would not be considered if our client did not anticipate that the units would be
sold. It is clearly not our client's intention to rent the units.
09. Snow Removal
Given restrictions on permeable coverage there is no space on site for snow
storage. The current plan calls for snow to be removed from the site, as occurs
at other locations in Mount Prospect. We have already committed that this will
be required as part of the homeowner's association documents.
10. Cul-de-sac blocking utility easements
Only a small portion of the cul-de-sac roadway intrudes upon the utility
easement at the rear of the site. As is the case in similar conditions it is
understood that it will be the responsibility of the homeowner's association to
make any repairs to the roadway should utility companies need to dig up this
portion of the easement.
11. Light Study; amount of light on neighbor's properties
A lighting study was not required as part of the PUD application process and
therefore has not been completed at this time. Weare aware of village code
requirements and will work with a lighting engineer to design the site lighting to
meet or exceed this code. We are aware of the neighbor's concerns and have
designed our landscape plantings to create a barrier to light that would
otherwise spill onto neighbor's properties, particularly from car headlights.
12. Water shut-off in the middle of driveways
There are number of industry standards for water shut-off. Our civil engineer
has selected a shutoff valve that is at an accessible location at the front of the
property. I have attached a detail, provided by our engineer, showing how this
shutoff valve operates. A separate interior shutoff valve will be provided where
the water supply enters each unit, as is the standard in all homes.
13. Location of Utility meters and Transformers
I have updated our plans to indicate our preferred location for gas and electric
meters. The location of the meters and transformers cannot be fixed until we
have completed final engineering and confirmed the plan with CornEd and
Nicor Gas. In any event these will be located at the rear or the side of the
buildings in a manner that minimizes their visual impact.
14. Current development being held as a precedent for future development in the
area.
It is not our place to determine what is considered precedent for Mount
Prospect. It is our understanding, however, that each project and PD has to
stand on its own merit. This project has gone through a great deal of scrutiny,
revisions, and accommodations to arrive at its present configuration. The
proposed residential use is more in keeping with the neighborhood. It provides
significantly more green space and permeable surface than the present use. We
feel that this is a good step forward for this site and will ultimately be a good fit
with its surroundings.
15. Sharp turns into driveways
We discussed this situation with staff when we first submitted this plan to the
village. We have updated our plans to accommodate their concerns and reached
agreement that the current plan will not be hinder driveway access.
16. Residents would like to see elevations from their properties.
In addition to the four elevations we provided showing each of the facades of
the A and B type units, including the 'rear' fayade facing neighbor properties,
we have enclosed a new side elevation of the C type unit showing the one-story
living space. These drawings present all the building facades, and in
combination with the rendering, should provide a good sense of the project.
17. Northwest Highway parking was originally refused by IDOT during a previous
proposal on this property
We have at no time considered parking on Northwest Highway as part ofthis
proposal and do not request that this be changed. If the village would like to
pursue this option, the developer would not be opposed to it. However we feel
that the project is self sufficient in its present configuration.
Please contact us if you have any further questions or comments.
Jacob Swindler
DesignBridge Ltd.
Enclosed:
Revised Sheet A-I.I
Revised Sheet A-I.2
Additional Elevation Sheet A-I. 5
Water Supply Shutoff Valve Detail
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TO:
MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM:
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE:
FEBRUARY 15, 2008
SUBJECT:
PZ-03-08 - MAP AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE (TOWNHOME PROJE )
1040 W. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
VICTOR DZIEKIEWICZ, DESIGN BRIDGE, L TD - APPLICANT
The Planning & Zoning Commission transmits their recommendation to approve Case PZ-03-08, a request to
construct a 14-unit townhome development requiring Map Amendment and Conditional Use approval, as
described in the attached staff report. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard the request at the January 24,
2008 meeting.
The Property Owner previously employed another design firm, who appeared before the Planning & Zoning
Commission and the Village Board. After making numerous modifications to the project and retaining the
services of a different design firm, the Property Owner has submitted plans for a 14-unit townhome development.
The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the Petitioner's request in detail and heard testimony from several
neighbors. The neighbors' concerns related to the density of the project, emergency vehicle access within the
development, the amount of proposed storm water detention, the impact of the development on the sanitary sewer
system, and guest parking on holidays and other special events.
Several of the Commissioners felt the proposal was an improvement over the previous submittal. They discussed
the elevations, the building materials, and the proposed 20-foot rear setback when Village Code required a 25-foot
setback. There was discussion about the amount of required storm water detention vs. the benefit of increasing
the capacity of the proposed vault by 25%. The Petitioner agreed to 'over-engineer' the site if there was a need or
a justification, and clarified that the proposed below grade storm water detention design would comply with the
Village Code requirements.
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend that the Village Board approve:
1) a Map Amendment to rezone the property from B 1 Business Office to R2 Attached Single Family
Residence;
2) a Conditional Use permit for a 14-unit townhome Planned Unit Development subject to the conditions
listed in the staff report and the following additional conditions:
a. Prior to Village Board review, the Petitioner shall revise the landscape plan to include additional
landscaping along Northwest Highway (on private property);
b. Prior to Village Board review, the Petitioner shall work with the Mt. Prospect Park District to
identify an off-site improvement to meet the Public Benefit requirement;
c. Revise the engineering plans to increase the storm sewer vault capacity by 25%; and
PZ-03-08
February 15,2008
Page 2
d. The Home Owners Association Documents shall state that snow will be removed and deposited to
an off-site location.
Included with this packet is a memo from Project Engineer Chuck Lindelof, which provides an analysis of
providing 125% storm water detention for the project. Staff discussed the recommendation and found the need to
provide more storm water detention than the amount required by V illage Code has not been established through
documented calculations, and originated from neighbors' complaints. Also, providing more detention than the
Village Code requires places a burden on this property unlike any other property in the Village. Therefore, staff
recommends the site be designed according to Village Code requirements.
Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and consideration at their
February 19,2008 meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions related to this matter.
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Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: SENIOR PLANNER JUDY CONNOllY
FROM: PROJECT ENGINEER CHUCK L1NDElOF
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2008
SUBJECT: PZ-3-08; UNNAMED PUD
(1040 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY)
We understand that the proposed unnamed Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 1040 West
Northwest Highway was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission
(P&Z) with the additional recommendation that 125% of the stormwater detention volume
typically required by the Village Code be installed. We have analyzed the site as part of our
review of the requested PUD, and find no reason to support the P&Z's recommendation for the
additional volume.
It must be understood that the Village Codes regarding stormwater detention have become
stricter since the State Farm site was first developed in 1988. The Code now incorporates more
accurate rainfall data, accounts for greater runoff rates, and allows for smaller restrictors. The
result of these changes is that stormwater runoff would be better controlled on the proposed site
than on the existing site and would actually have a positive impact on the neighborhood's
drainage system. See below:
State Farm Site
Proposed Development
Chanae
Restrictor Size
Discharge Rate
Volume Provided
3"
0.63 cfs
0.35 ac-ft
2.5" (estimated)
0.41 cfs
0.50 (estimated)
34% slower
42% greater
The plans submitted for the P&Z review are not required to include final engineering details, so
we can only estimate the proposed restrictor size and storage volume. However, the design
submitted meets the Village Code, and represents a significant improvement over the existing
condition. Consequently, we recommend approval of the proposed development without the
requirement to provide the additional detention volume.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
~
Chuck Lindelof
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-03-08
Hearing Date: January 24, 2008
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
1040 W. Northwest Highway
PETITIONER:
Victor Dziekiewicz, Design Bridge, Ltd
PUBLICATION DATE:
January 9, 2008
PIN NUMBER:
03-33-407-025-0000
REQUEST:
1) Rezone from B 1 to R2 Attached Single Family
2) Conditional Use for a Planned Unit Development
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Rogers, Chair
Joseph Donnelly
Marlys Haaland
Ronald Roberts
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Leo Floros
Keith Youngquist
ST AFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judith Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Andrew Skic, Building Inspector
Ryan Kast, Administrative Assistant
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Victor Dziekiewicz, Jacob Swindler, Tim Fulk, Barbara Glombowski,
Paul Glombowski, Mark Kaitchuck, Jan Ramion, , Lou Sbarboro, Mary
Simon, Jean Spejcher
Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Marlys Haaland made a motion to approve the
minutes of the October 25, 2007 meeting and Ronald Roberts seconded the motion. The minutes were approved
3-0 with Chairman Rogers abstaining. Joseph Donnelly made a motion to continue Case Number PZ-38-07 to the
February 28, 2008 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting; Mr. Roberts seconded the motion. The motion was
approved 4-0. After hearing two previous cases, Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-03-08, a request to
Rezone from B1 to R2 attached Single Family and a Conditional Use for a Planned Unit Development at 1040 W.
Northwest Highway, at 8:12 p.m.
Judith Connolly, Senior Planner, stated that the developer arranged a meeting with interested parties on Monday,
January 21, 2008. Therefore, some of the information presented may be adjusted due to this meeting, however
the general concepts and the number of units remain the same. She said that the Subject Property is located on the
north side of Northwest Highway, between Dale and Forest Avenues. The site currently contains the vacant State
Farm office building with related improvements. The Subject Property is zoned B1 Business Office and is
bordered by the RX Single Family District to the north and east, railroad tracks to the south, and by an R2
Attached Single Family Planned Unit Development to the west, the Villas of Sevres. The Villas development has
6.4 units/acre density and received zoning approval in 2002.
Ms. Connolly said the Property Owner previously employed another design firm, who appeared before the
Planning & Zoning Commission and the Village Board, seeking approval of a 17-unit townhome development.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-03-08
Page 2
After making numerous modifications to the project and retaining the services of a different design firm, the
Property Owner has submitted plans for a 14-unit townhome development.
Ms. Connolly stated that the Subject Property is currently zoned B 1 Business Office. The Petitioner is requesting
approval to rezone the Subject Property to R2 Attached Single Family. The R2 district allows a maximum density
of 10 dwelling units per acre for multi-family developments. The Petitioner's proposal includes a density of 6.7
units per acre (14 units/2.08 acres), which falls below the maximum density permitted within the R2 District.
Deducting the drive aisle as it is similar to a street, the site measures 1.77 acres, which is 7.9 units per acre.
Ms. Connolly said the Petitioner is also requesting approval of a Conditional Use permit for a Planned Unit
Development for the townhome development. This request is due to the Village Code's requirement that two or
more multi-family residential buildings may be located on the same zoning lot only as part of an approved
Planned Unit Development (PUD). The PUD process also allows for unified zoning control over the entire
development, which would require formal Village approval if any modifications to the development are proposed
in the future. Ms. Connolly clarified that if the Petitioner wanted to increase the amount of units or change the
design, they would need to go before the Village Board for review and approval.
Ms. Connolly stated that the site plan illustrates the proposed layout for the 14-unit townhome development. The
development would consist of: (2) 4-unit buildings and (2) 3-unit buildings. The Development will be accessed
from Northwest Highway and have one means of ingress/egress. The access aisle/driveway that loops throughout
the development measures 24-feet wide and allows for 2-way traffic throughout the development. The cul-de-sac
designs and required fire lane have been reviewed by the Fire Department and found to comply with the Village
Code requirements.
Ms. Connolly said the Petitioner's site plan indicates that the project would have approximately 49.9% lot
coverage, which is below the 50% limitation.
Ms. Connolly said the elevations indicate each building will have peaked roofs and each unit will have a front-
loading 2-car garage. The building materials for the exterior elevations will consist of stucco, two types of brick,
and Renaissance stone. Also, wood decks will be included on the rear elevation of all units.
Ms. Connolly stated that the Petitioner's proposal indicates that there will be multiple types of floor plans for the
townhomes. Each unit would include at least 3 bedrooms, with some floor plans including a loft. The Village
Code requires 2 Y2 parking spaces per dwelling unit (for multiple-family dwellings containing 3 bedrooms or
more). The Petitioner's proposal contains a 2-car garage plus two driveway parking spaces per unit. In addition,
the Petitioner proposes 14 guest parking spaces to be shared by the development; currently on-street parking is not
allowed on Northwest Highway. She said Village's Engineering Division reviewed the feasibility of creating on-
street parking along Northwest Highway and found it could be done, subject to IDOT approval and designing the
on-street parking in a manner that provides an unobstructed view for a motorist exiting the site. Ms. Connolly
said that the Petitioner did not include this in their proposal, but she wanted to clarify that this could be done per
IDOT's approval.
Ms. Connolly stated the Petitioner's landscape plan indicates that a variety of new landscaping materials will be
planted throughout the development. She mentioned that changes were made due to comments and feedback by
the neighbors at the meeting. The Petitioner will review the plan in greater detail during his presentation.
Ms. Connolly said the Petitioner has submitted preliminary storm water detention plans and is working with the
Village Engineer to document that the design will comply with Village Code regulations. A final design is will be
submitted as part of the Building Permit process, and the minor comments noted in the Staff report can be
addressed at that time as well.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-03-08
Page 3
Ms. Connolly stressed that the proposed development will be subject to all development requirements, as detailed
in Section 15.402 of the Village Code.
Ms. Connolly addressed comments from a meeting with neighbors. She contacted Public Works and learned that
this area is not a known problem area with respect to the sanitary sewer infrastructure. In fact, the area is rated
average or better. Also, the Village has been replacing pipes in poor condition. By the end of2008, all pipes in
Mount Prospect will have a rating of3-2-or-1, with 5 being the worst. Ms. Connolly confirmed with the Project
Engineer that the new development is creating less impervious surface, which will put less water in the storm
system. The Petitioner can go into more detail if need be, but basically the new storm water detention will
improve current conditions.
Ms. Connolly stated that the property is located along a state highway, on a commercial corridor. It is adjacent to
a townhome development (Villas of Sevres), and single family residences. The Comprehensive Land Use Map
designates the Subject Property as Single Family Residential, and the development is consistent with a townhome
development approved by the Village Board in 2002.
Ms. Connolly said the standards for Map Amendments are listed in Section 14.203.D.8.a of the Village Zoning
Ordinance. When a Map Amendment is proposed, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make findings
based upon the evidence presented to it in each specific case with respect to, but not limited to, the following
matters:
. The compatibility with existing uses and zoning classifications of property within the general
area of the property in question;
. The compatibility of the surrounding property with the permitted uses listed in the proposed
zoning classification;
. The suitability of the property in question to the uses permitted under the existing and proposed
zoning classifications; and
. Consistency with the trend of development in the general area of the property in question, and the
objectives of the current Comprehensive Plan for the Village.
Ms. Connolly stated that the Subject Property is adjacent to an existing townhome development and single-family
residences. It would be consistent with recent developments approved in the Village and it would be an
appropriate use for the Subject Property. The proposal meets the standards for a Map Amendment because it is
compatible with existing properties within the general area of the Subject Property.
Ms. Connolly said the standards for approving a Planned Unit Development are listed in Section 14.504 of the
Village Zoning Ordinance. The section contains specific findings that must be made in order to approve a
Planned Unit Development. These standards relate to:
. The proposed development complies with the regulations of the district or districts in which it is to be
located;
. The principal use in the proposed Planned Unit Development is consistent with the recommendations of
the Comprehensive Plan of the Village for the area containing the subject site;
· That the proposed Planned Unit Development is in the public interest and is consistent with the purposes
of this Zoning Ordinance.
. That the streets have been designed to avoid inconvenient or unsafe access to the Planned Unit
Development and for the surrounding neighborhood; and that the development does not create an
excessive burden on public parks, recreation areas, schools, and other public facilities which serve or are
proposed to serve the Planned Unit Development.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-03-08
Page 4
Ms. Connolly stated that the proposal is consistent with the recently updated Comprehensive Land Use Map.
Also, the townhomes are in keeping with previously approved redevelopment projects in this area of the Village.
The development has been designed in a manner that provides safe access to and from the development.
Ms. Connolly said the proposed Map Amendment and Conditional Use requests meet the standards for each
request as listed in the Zoning Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning
Commission approve the following motion:
"To approve:
1) a Map Amendment to rezone the property from B 1 Business Office to R2 Attached Single Family Residence;
2) a Conditional Use permit for a 14-unit townhome Planned Unit Development subject to the following:
A. Development of the site in general conformance with the site plan and landscape prepared by Design
Bridge, revision date to be confirmed;
B. Development of the units in general conformance with the floor plans prepared by Design Bridge,
revision date January 14,2008;
C. Development of the elevations in general conformance with the site plan prepared by Design Bridge,
revision date January 14,2008;
D. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Petitioner shall submit a lighting plan that complies with
the Village's lighting regulations for the lighting within the development;
E. Prior to obtaining the first Certificate of Occupancy, the Petitioner must submit homeowner's
association documents for Staff review and approval; and
F. The Petitioner shall construct all units according to all Village Codes and regulations, including, but
not limited to: the installation of fire sprinklers, fire hydrants and roads must be located and
constructed according to Development and Fire Code standards."
Ms. Connolly stated that the Village Board's decision is final for this case, 1040 W. Northwest Highway, Case
No. PZ-03-08.
Chairman Rogers requested that the building elevation be displayed as it did not match the elevation in his
Commission packet. He said there seemed to be some differences as the peak roof and garages look different and
that there is no stucco shown on his elevation, it is all brick.
Joseph Donnelly suggested that the view on sheet A-I.3 (dated January 14, 2008) is an angle view, this would
explain why Chairman Rogers is not able to view the sides. Chairman Rogers said the peaked roofs are not the
same. Ms. Connolly checked the materials on sheet A-l.3 and said the Petitioner could discuss why there is
possibly a discrepancy in the rendering elevation. Chairman Rogers said there is brick on the projection and
stucco on the back wall. Ms. Connolly stated that is correct.
Chairman Rogers swore in Victor Dziekiewicz, Principal of Design Bridge, Ltd, 1415 W. Grand Avenue,
Chicago, IL, and his assistant, Jacob Swindler, 1232 W. Huron, Chicago, IL.
Chairman Rogers asked if there is a different elevation shown in the Staff's presentation than the copy of the
elevation provided to the Commission. Mr. Dziekiewicz explained that they should be the same. He said that this
development is unique unlike most developments set in rows. The proposed elevation rotated the buildings so
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-03-08
Page 5
they're offset from one another. The 3D view is a clear representation of what will be seen on site. This would
be a different than looking head on. Stucco would only be used in a small area; the rest of the sides, front, and
back would be two (2) different colors of brick.
Chairman Rogers mentioned that this was an innovative design and was surprised in the way everything fit while
providing neighbors with some green space. Mr. Dziekiewicz stated that he did review Village tapes of previous
meetings and he spent time listening to the things that were said. There is more yard space between the proposed
development and the neighbors on the East and West side. He took a cue from Northwest Highway and created
the rotation of the site, and he was able to squeeze the development in. The facades facing the neighbors would
not just be flat, but would be staggered so there would be a significant amount of expression rather than having
just a plain wall. The original proposal included 17 units and he believes 14 is a good compromise for the project
to be viable; anything less would not work for his client.
Mr. Dziekiewicz briefly discussed the 3D view. There would be 10 "A" units, 2 "B" units, and 2 "C" units. The
basic "A" units are a standard 3 bedroom layout. The living day functions on the ground level with parking. The
bedrooms would be upstairs. The units contain a 2 car garage with an additional two parking spots on the
driveway. The buildings are staggered to create private entryway and each unit faces its own driveway. The "B"
and "C" units vary with the option of having the master bedroom on the ground floor.
Mr. Dziekiewicz stated that he met with neighbors and wanted to address some of their concerns. He discussed
the landscaping and stated that all units would have basements. The escape windows and air conditioning unit
would be in the back of the unit, the decks measure 12' x 18'. He also mentioned the circular turn area in the
development would be the area for underground detention. He stated that the water on the property would go
through a restrictor and would be designed according to the Village requirements and the requirements of dealing
with a 1 00 year storm.
Mr. Dziekiewicz said that emergency vehicle access works with the Fire Department equipment. He created a
template for the Fire Department to review and it provided ample maneuvering room, meeting Code requirements.
Mr. Dziekiewicz reviewed the plan for the existing trees and created a new landscape plan. Concerns were raised
from the townhome neighbors to the West, this allowed the Petitioner to change the type of shrubberies. He also
stated that trees and bushes would shield the auxiliary parking area for the neighbors. He said that the proposed
landscaping will contain more green space that is currently on the property.
Mr. Dziekiewicz stated that the setback on the East side is 50 feet; the last proposal was at 40 feet. He also
mentioned that there is a 30 foot set back on the West side. He added that the setbacks are greater in this new
proposal and asked if any of the Commission members had a question.
Chairman Rogers mentioned that there was little landscaping along Northwest Highway. He said more parkway
trees were needed along with more landscaping in the 30 foot setback. Ms. Connolly mentioned that the Village
would require that trees be planted, by the Village, on the parkway at the developer's expense. The trees would
be planted during the spring or fall Village planting schedule.
Mr. Donnelly asked what the price range is on the townhomes. Mr. Dziekiewicz said between the low $500,000s
and middle $600,000s. Mr. Donnelly mentioned that part of the PUD requires that there has to be a benefit to the
community, he asked Staff how this requirement was met. Ms. Connolly said that in the past, Petitioners have
been allowed to make a donation to the Park District for improvements to a local park. She asked that the
Petitioner have this benefit prepared prior to the Village Board meeting.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
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Page 6
Mr. Donnelly noticed that the rear setback requirement for R2 is 25 feet and the proposed setback is 20 feet. He
wanted to know if we needed to include this as part of the amendment; Ms. Connolly said she would look into
this. Mr. Donnelly stated that this set back was indicated on a chart in the Staff report on page 4.
Mr. Donnelly continued and referred to page A-l.O of the Petitioner's packet. He asked if the 14th parking space
is handicap or if the parking is 14 plus one additional handicap space. Jacob Swindler confirmed there are 14
spaces; they had to remove a handicap space due to the lot coverage limitation requirements. Mr. Donnelly asked
the Petitioner to adjust the exhibits accordingly.
Ms. Connolly advised that she received e-mails from the neighbors and stated that they were included in the
Commission's packet. Chairman Rogers confirmed that these would be submitted into the records.
Chairman Rogers swore in Mary Simon, Vice President for the Homeowner's Association, 803 W. Isabella,
Mount Prospect, IL. Ms. Simon stated that she is representing the association and its concerns. She stated that
she met with the Petitioner on Monday, January 21 and mentioned that the Petitioner has only covered a few
items. She said that the first zoning change on the property was for State Farm and now there is a request to have
the zoning changed again to multi-family units that use to be Y:z acre lots. She stated that prior to State Farm, the
whole neighborhood was zoned RX Single Family.
Ms. Simon's biggest concern is density. She said that in the past, there were 17 units proposed and that the
Village Board said that was too much. She mentioned that the Village Board said the highest amount it would
allow on the site would be 14. She agreed with the previous mention of 12 units or under, 14 units are too many.
Ms. Simon feels that the Village is using the townhomes (Villas) to the West as precedent for the area. She feels
that multi-family developments are going to continue in the area based on previous cases. She said that when the
Villas were built, only one property was affected. This proposal directly affects nine homes and the entire
neighborhood. She is concerned with the storm sewers and water. Water is backed up all the time and the
neighborhood was built over a creek. She said sump pumps are constantly going off and fears the addition of 14
townhomes (laundry, dishes, toilets, bath, etc.) would tax the system.
Ms. Simon told the Petitioner that she is still confused on the location of the windows, and location of the air
conditioning units. She also said the last time this property went to Village Board that the Police Department
wanted a fence. A fence is not addressed in this proposal and she is confused by what the Village wants. Other
concerns included snow removal and where would cars be placed if all the parking spaces were filled. She states
that extra cars would park in the neighborhood with people cutting through yards.
Ms. Simon said she learned that the storm water goes through the neighborhood as mOT does not allow it to go
to Northwest Highway. She said the plans on the garages included a 19' x 19' size. She spoke with an
architectural student and questioned what size a garage should be. She found out that the minimum size should be
20' x 22' and stated that the Petitioner is making the smallest garage to say it's a 2-car garage. She has additional
concerns on the real estate market, and believes that a couple units may sell and fears the remaining would
become rentals.
Ms. Simon calculated the lot coverage on her own by using the buildings, decks, and parking spaces. She came
up with 50% coverage and wants the numbers that the Petitioner provided to be checked. Ms. Simon disagrees
that this development is compatible with the neighborhood. She briefly discussed the elevations and what the
neighbors would eventually see from their point-of-view. She concluded by stating that this new proposal is
much better than what was submitted in the past, but still believes that 14 units is too dense and it will be a
detriment to the neighborhood.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
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Page 7
Chairman Rogers wanted to clarify the lot coverage. Ms. Connolly said the calculations are based on the
Petitioner's information and her understanding is the road is included when figuring out lot coverage; she asked
the Petitioner to verify. Mr. Dziekiewicz says that he is able to accurately measure lot coverage with today's
computer technology, and that 49.9% is correct. Ms. Simon said that she is confused because she added the
square footage of every building and ended up with 50%. She also wanted to clarify an error stating that page A-
1.0 in the Petitioner's packet contains an error, this page states that there are 12 "A" units as opposed to the
correct number of 10. Mr. Dziekiewicz confirmed that square footage is dimensional as it would include the 2nd
story, etc. Ms. Simon said she now understood the Petitioner's calculations.
Chairman Rogers swore in Tim Fulk, 1003 Isabella, Mount Prospect, IL. Mr. Fulk stated his property backs up to
the proposed location and has been following the project since previous proposals at neighborhood meetings. He
said that it is difficult to develop the site. According to Mr. Fulk, other townhome developments that have been
approved have never been to 7 single family homes in the RX zoning district. He discussed the possibility of
having 11 or 12 units as this would increase the distance from the lot lines and create more green space. Mr. Fulk
concluded by stating that he wants quality and not quantity, and he urged the developer to build fewer units.
Chairman Rogers swore in Paul Glombowski, 206 MacArthur, Mount Prospect, IL. Mr. Glombowski wanted to
reinforce some of the objections that were discussed by his neighbors. He is concerned with the proposed
development being surrounded by the RX zoning. He said the current proposed property does not have a pass
through access road like the adjacent townhomes (the Villas). The proposed site is landlocked. He forecasted a
worst case scenario in which parking over busy holidays would obstruct emergency response equipment. He
disagrees that there is adequate turning room for emergency vehicles.
Mr. Glombowski stated that the Fire Department was doing drills last summer on the State Farm site. He advised
them not to spray water as the lot would fill up as it does not drain fast. He mentioned that there is currently a
restrictor that services the Northwest Meadows Association. He believes that this is plugged up as it fills up fast
and drains slower than a 2.5 inch restrictor would normally allow. Mr. Glombowski also disagrees with the
Public Works assessment stating that the sewer and sanitary lines are average or better. He stated that the
additional taxing on the 50 year old system would cause expensive repairs and believes that Staff and the
Commission should talk to Public Works.
Ms. Connolly clarified that she spoke with the Water Superintendent, who stated that they are currently working
on a spot repair program, where Public Works is lining four to five miles of sewer a year. This is a CIP project
with over $3 million spent to correct worst case scenarios. They use a scale of 1-5 to classify the condition of the
pipes with 3,2,1 (average to best) and 4's and 5's are the worst. Public Works projects there will be no pipes
worse than a 3 by the end of 2008.
Chairman Rogers asked when the Villas were built, he said the water went to through the neighborhood. Mr.
Glombowski advised no. He said the sewer from State Farm goes directly through his property. Chairman
Rogers asked again where does the water run from the Villas? Mr. Glombowski said down Dale Avenue (the
other direction from the surrounding neighborhood). Mr. Glombowski continued by stating that with the storm
last summer, there was a lot of water overflowing at the State Farm building. He said most of the storm water
was absorbed by the surrounding properties with the exception of one neighbor. Chairman Rogers clarified that
there would be more green space on the proposed property than the current amount. Mr. Glombowski stated that
he is aware of the change, but not certain it will do its job and has his doubts. Mr. Glombowski concluded by
stating that the Staff recommends that this proposal be accepted, and he disagrees vigorously.
Ms. Simon mentioned Meadows Pool and the giant basin that was installed to catch the water. She stated that
they had to re-design the parking lot to be a retention basis. She wanted to know if these 14 units had the same
problem. What would be done to fix it? She said the site is landlocked and wanted to know what the Petitioner
would do.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-03-08
Page 8
Chairman Rogers swore in Lou Sbarboro, 702 French Way, Mount Prospect, IL. Mr. Sbarboro said he is
concerned with parking. He never heard anything about anyone seeking to put parking on Northwest Highway.
He briefly discussed his safety concerns with traffic turning onto Northwest Highway and was surprised to hear
that this subject came up. Chairman Rogers said this is not an option being proposed, but he does know people
are looking into this is as a possibility, and he understood Mr. Sbarboro's concerns.
Mr. Donnelly stated that he drove through the Villas and asked where the homeowners park extra cars when
residents have parties. He noticed that there isn't substantial parking on their property. Mr. Sbarboro said that the
subdivision is a unique situation; families allow others to park on each others' driveways and it all works out.
Chairman Rogers swore in Jean Spejcher, 202 MacArthur, Mount Prospect, IL. She stated that her backyard has
the largest impact to the proposed development. Her concern is about the water and she stated that she does
understand that there will be more green space. She said with the addition of 14 units, there is going to be more
need for the water to be absorbed. She concluded by stating that the proposed development will have higher
needs and feels there will be an imbalance in the current system.
Chairman Rogers asked if there were any other questions from the audience. Hearing none, he asked the
Petitioner to address questions raised by the neighbors. He asked the Petitioner what they have done to protect
the homeowners: Mr. Dziekiewicz stated that the parking lot would be its own detention pad. Currently, there is
a substantial non-permeable surface. He suggested that the current restrictor on the site may not be working. He
tried to maximize the side yard spaces so that they could be as far away from the homes as possible, and they also
created as much green space as possible.
Mr. Dziekiewicz also wanted to clarify and separate the sewer system and the water detention system, even
though they will eventually connect. He said that they are considered separate from an engineering stand point.
The vault and inlets are designed for a storm. Storm water will eventually end up in the system, but the vault was
built to allow it to enter the system at a slower rate. Mr. Dziekiewicz said by creating a great amount of
permeable space, the significant amount of rain water will go away as it was intended to if there was no
development at all. When storage for natural percolation would not be sufficient, that is when the inlets would
take over and water runs into the storm system vault. The water would be contained on-site and would flow at a
rate it is intended to be compatible with a 100 year storm.
There was brief discussion on water that would enter the sewer system.
Chairman Rogers mentioned the biggest problem seems to be storm water. He asked the Petitioner how much
acreage feet is in the vault. Mr. Dziekiewicz stated that his engineer was not at the hearing, but the overall size of
the vault is 21,800 cubic feet. Based on the plans, the vault looks like it measures 60' x 50'. Chairman Rogers
asked if the poured concrete vault could be increased by 25% more than what is required.
There was a brief discussion about possibly increasing the size of the vault by 25%.
Mr. Dziekiewicz said he would need to discuss this with his Civil Engineer, but would consider increasing the
size of the vault if there was a valid need to do so. Chairman Rogers said increasing the vault size would allow
water to stay on the site for a longer period of time.
Chairman Rogers asked about the 19' x 19' size of the garage stating that 20' x 20' is usually the minimum size.
Mr. Dziekiewicz stated that he has a 19' x 19' garage and it works out fine. Mr. Donnelly asked to confirm that
there was a separate area in the garage for garbage and recycling containers. The Petitioner stated that there is an
area for the containers and it is not included in the 19' x 19' dimension.
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 24, 2008
PZ-03-08
Page 9
Chairman Rogers asked the Petitioner about snow removal. Mr. Dziekiewicz replied that the homeowners'
association documents could be written to require off-site snow removal. Chairman Rogers asked if this could be
made a requirement; the Petitioner agreed to the condition.
Mr. Donnelly asked if the Police Department required a fence, he stated that the Developer would have to install
due to specifications provided by the association. Mr. Dziekiewicz asked Staff if they knew if a fence was
required or not. Ms. Connolly said that the Police made a recommendation for a fence with the last proposal as a
way to deter crime or a cut through. They did not make this comment this time. Ms. Connolly questioned if the
Police Department did not address this matter on this submittal since neighbors strongly objected to a fence last
time. Mr. Donnelly said he remembered the discussion. Mr. Dziekiewicz said if a fence would be required, it
would be installed.
Chairman Rogers asked for a motion to include the increase of the storm sewer detention be increased by
approximately 25%. Mr. Donnelly added in the benefit for the community.
Ms. Connolly repeated the additional conditions of approval:
A. Install additional landscaping along Northwest Highway;
B. Note a 20-foot rear setback;
C. Identify the public benefit before Village Board review;
D. Increase the storm vault capacity by 25%; and
E. Require the association to remove snow off site.
Ms. Connolly asked if anything else needed to be added. Mr. Donnelly asked about the fence requirement; Ms.
Connolly stated that she would confirm with the Police Department. Chairman Rogers said the consensus with
the Petitioner and neighbors is no fence, which he supports.
Joseph Donnelly made a motion to approve Case Number PZ-03-08, the rezoning of 1040 Northwest Highway
from Bl to R2 attached single family and to approve a Conditional Use for a Planned Unit Development with the
conditions listed in the Staff Report and the additional conditions agreed upon tonight and just noted by Staff, for
the property located at 1040 W. Northwest Highway, Case No. PZ-03-08; Marlys Haaland seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Donnelly, Haaland, Rogers
NAYS: Roberts
Motion was approved 3-1.
After hearing two additional cases, Joseph Donnelly made a motion to adjourn at 10:08 p.m., seconded by Ronald
Roberts. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
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Ryan Kast, Community Development
Administrative Assistant
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Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
CASE SUMMARY - PZ-03-08
LOCATION:
PETITIONER:
OWNER:
PARCEL #:
LOT SIZE:
ZONING:
LAND USE:
REQUEST:
1040 W. Northwest Highway
Victor Dziekiewicz, Design Bridge, Ltd
Mount Prospect Development Group, LLC
03-33-407 -025-0000
2.08 acres
B 1 Business Office
Office building (vacant)
1) Rezone from B 1 to R2 Attached Single Family
2) Conditional Use for a Planned Unit Development
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MEMORANDUM
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
TO:
MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RICHARD ROGERS, CHAIRPERSON
FROM:
JUDY CONNOLLY, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE:
JANUARY 17,2008
HEARING DATE:
JANUARY 24, 2008
SUBJECT:
PZ-03-08 - MAP AMENDMENT & CONDITIONAL USE (PUD TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT)
1040 W. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY - VICTOR DZIEKIEWICZ (APPLICANT)
BACKGROUND
A public hearing has been scheduled for the January 24, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to review
the application by Victor Dziekiewicz (the "Petitioner"), regarding the property located at 1040 W. Northwest
Highway (the "Subject Property"). The Petitioner is seeking: 1) to rezone the Subject Property from B1 Business
Office to R2 Attached Single Family, and 2) approval of a Conditional Use permit for a Planned Unit
Development. The P&Z Commission hearing was properly noticed in the January 9, 2008 edition of the Journal
Topics Newspaper. In addition, Staff has completed the required written notice to property owners within 250-
feet and posted Public Hearing signs on the Subject Property.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Subject Property is located on the north side of Northwest Highway, between Dale and Forest Avenues. The
site currently contains the vacant State Farm office building with related improvements. The Subject Property is
zoned B1 Business Office and is bordered by the RX Single Family District to the north and east, railroad tracks
to the south, and by an R2 Attached Single Family Planned Unit Development to the west, the Villas of Sevres.
The Villas development has 6.4 units/acre and received zoning approval in 2002.
SUMMARY
The Property Owner previously employed another design firm, who appeared before the Planning & Zoning
Commission and the Village Board, seeking approval of a 17-unit townhome development. After making
numerous modifications to the project and retaining the services of a different design firm, the Property Owner
has submitted plans for a 14-unit townhome development. The various elements of the proposal are outlined
below:
Rezoning Request - The Subject Property is currently zoned B I Business Office. The Petitioner is requesting
approval to rezone the Subject Property to R2 Attached Single Family. The R2 district allows a maximum density
of 10 dwelling units per acre for multi-family developments. The Petitioner's proposal includes a density of 6.7
units per acre (14 units/2.08 acres), which falls below the maximum density permitted within the R2 District.
Deducting the drive aisle as it is similar to a street, the site measures 1.77 acres, which is 7.9 units per acre.
PZ-03-08
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting January 24, 2008
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Conditional Use for a Planned Unit Development - In addition to the requested rezoning, the Petitioner is also
requesting approval of a Conditional Use permit for a Planned Unit Development for the townhome development.
This request is due to the Village Code's requirement that two or more multi-family residential buildings may be
located on the same zoning lot only as part of an approved planned unit development (PUD). The PUD process
also allows for unified zoning control over the entire development, which would require formal Village approval
if any modifications to the development are proposed in the future.
Site Plan - The attached site plan illustrates the proposed layout for the 14-unit townhome development. The
development would consist of 4 townhome buildings: (2) 4-unit buildings and (2) 3-unit building. Each of the
townhome units would have a separate entrance, a two-car garage, and a two-car driveway. The pavement width
of the access aisle/driveway throughout the development is 24-feet and allows for 2-way traffic throughout the
development. Also, the plan reflects the Fire Department's requirements for a Fire Lane throughout the site.
Building Design - The enclosed elevations indicate the architectural composition of the townhomes. Each
building will have peaked roofs and each unit will have a front-loading 2-car garage. The building materials for
the exterior elevations will consist of stucco, two types of brick, and Renassance stone. Also, wood decks will be
included on the rear elevation of all units, and the buildings will be staggered, creating a sense of privacy.
Site Access - The proposed site plan indicates that the development will be accessed from Northwest Highway
and have one means of ingress/egress. The access aisle/driveway that loops throughout the development provides
access to the individual driveways.
The Petitioner included a turning radius plan to demonstrate that Emergency Vehicles can access the site. The
Petitioner's Engineer worked with the Village Fire Marshal to ensure the site allows access for the Department's
vehicles. The enclosed plan documents that the vehicle will be able to safely enter and exit the site.
Parking - The Petitioner's proposal indicates that there will be multiple types of floor plans for the townhomes.
Each unit would include at least 3 bedrooms, with some floor plans including a loft. The Village Code requires 2
12 parking spaces per dwelling unit (for multiple-family dwellings containing 3 bedrooms or more). The
Petitioner's proposal contains a 2-car garage plus two driveway parking spaces per unit. In addition, the
Petitioner proposes 14 Guest Parking Spaces to be shared by the development; on-street parking is not allowed on
Northwest Highway. However, Engineering reviewed the feasibility of creating on-street parking along
Northwest Highway and found it could be done, subject to IDOT approval and designing the on-street parking in
a manner that provides an unobstructed view for a motorist exiting the site.
Lot Coverage - The Petitioner's site plan indicates that the project would have approximately 49.9% lot coverage,
which is below the 50% limitation.
Landscape Plan - The Petitioner's landscape plan indicates that a variety of new landscaping materials will be
planted throughout the development. The landscape plan indicates that shade, ornamental, and evergreen trees
will be the primary screening material around the perimeter of the Subject Property.
Preliminary Engineering - The Petitioner has submitted preliminary storm water detention plans and is working
with the Village Engineer to document that the design will comply with Village Code regulations. A final design
is typically submitted as part of the Building Permit process. However, the following comments were noted and
Engineering noted the issues are fairly minor, and can be worked out as part of the Building PermitlReview
process:
1. The parkway trees are not shown, and may be in conflict with the proposed driveway. If the driveway
cannot be modified to accommodate the tree, it will have to be removed and a fee for replacement paid by
the Developer.
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2. Revised landscape plans indicate shrubs to be planted in the cul-de-sac island. However, it is under this
island where underground storage chamber for stormwater detention shall be installed. It is unclear if
sufficient space would be provided above the detention chamber to allow for the planting of the shrubs;
the final design must address this concern.
3. A fee shall be paid for new parkway trees, which shall be planted by the Village. The number, type, and
locations of the trees shall be determined by the Village and can be addressed at time of building permit
application.
It should be stressed that the proposed development will be subject to all development requirements, as detailed in
Section 15.402 of the Village Code. The comments noted above represent a cursory review, and are provided as a
courtesy to facilitate the submittal, review, and approval of the plans for a Building Permit.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION AND ZONING
The property is located along a state highway, on a commercial corridor. It is adjacent to a townhome
development (Villas of Sevres), and single family residences. The Comprehensive Land Use Map designates the
subject properties as Single Family Residential, and the development is consistent with a townhome development
approved by the Village Board in 2002.
GENERAL ZONING COMPLIANCE
The following table provides zoning district information for the property's proposed zoning classification and
summarizes the proposed setbacks.
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MAP AMENDMENT STANDARDS
The standards for Map Amendments are listed in Section 14.203.D.8.a of the Village Zoning Ordinance. When a
Map Amendment is proposed, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make findings based upon the evidence
presented to it in each specific case with respect to, but not limited to, the following matters:
· The compatibility with existing uses and zoning classifications of property within the general
area of the property in question;
· The compatibility of the surrounding property with the permitted uses listed in the proposed
zoning classification;
· The suitability of the property in question to the uses permitted under the existing and proposed
zoning classifications; and
· Consistency with the trend of development in the general area of the property in question, and the
objectives of the current Comprehensive Plan for the Village.
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. Consistency with the trend of development in the general area of the property in question, and the
objectives of the current Comprehensive Plan for the Village.
The Subject Property is adjacent to an existing townhome development and single-family residences. It would be
consistent with recent developments approved in the Village and it would be an appropriate use for the Subject
Property. The proposal meets the standards for a Map Amendment because it is compatible with existing
properties within the general area of the Subject Property.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The standards for approving a Planned Unit Development are listed in Section 14.504 of the Village Zoning
Ordinance. The section contains specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Planned Unit
Development. These standards relate to:
. The proposed development complies with the regulations of the district or districts in which it is to be
located;
. The principal use in the proposed planned unit development is consistent with the recommendations of
the comprehensive plan of the village for the area containing the subject site;
. That the proposed planned unit development is in the public interest and is consistent with the purposes of
this zoning ordinance.
. That the streets have been designed to avoid inconvenient or unsafe access to the planned unit
development and for the surrounding neighborhood; and that the development does not create an
excessive burden on public parks, recreation areas, schools, and other public facilities which serve or are
proposed to serve the planned unit development.
The proposal is consistent with recently updated Comprehensive Land Use Map. Also, the townhomes are in
keeping with previously approved redevelopment projects in this area of the Village and the proposal complies
with the R2 Zoning District regulations. The development has been designed in a manner that provides safe
access to and from the development.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposed Map Amendment and Conditional Use requests meet the standards for each request as listed in the
Zoning Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve
the following motion:
"To approve:
1) a Map Amendment to rezone the property from Bl Business Office to R2 Attached Single Family Residence;
2) a Conditional Use permit for a 14-unit townhome Planned Unit Development subject to the following:
A. Development of the site in general conformance with the site plan and landscape prepared by Design
Bridge, revision date January 14,2008;
B. Development of the units in general conformance with the floor plans prepared by Design Bridge,
revision date January 14,2008;
C. Development of the elevations in general conformance with the site plan prepared by Design Bridge,
revision date January 14,2008;
D. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Petitioner shall submit a lighting plan that complies with
the Village's lighting regulations for the lighting within the development;
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E. Prior to obtaining the first Certificate of Occupancy, the Petitioner must submit homeowner's
association documents for Staff review and approval; and
F. The Petitioner shall construct all units according to all Village Codes and regulations, including, but
not limited to: the installation of automatic fire sprinklers, fire hydrants and roads must be located and
constructed according to Development and Fire Code standards."
The Village Board's decision is final for this case, 1040 W. Northwest Highway, Case No. PZ-03-08.
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DESIGNBRIDGE
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14 J 5 WEST GRAND AVENUE CHICAGO, ILUNOIS 60622
312.421.5885 FAX3J2.42J.5889
December 10, 2007
Ms. Judith Connolly, Senior Planner
Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Re: Supplementary Materials for Application for Conditional Use Approval
Dear Ms. Connolly,
Following are the supplementary materials for the referenced application.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1 in Statefarm subdivision. Being a subdivision of part of the east 1/2, of the southeast 1/4, of
section 33, township 42 north, range 11 east of the third principal meridian, in Cook County, Illinois
as shown on the [enclosed] plat thereof recorded September 28, 1988 as document number
88447034.
Area = 90,780 square feet or 2.0840 Acres.
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REQUESTED
Our proposal is to develop the property into 14 2-story attached single-family homes. The
neighborhood is commercial and residential in character with multi-family and single-family homes
to the East and West of the site. Our proposed development will harmonize in terms of scale,
character, use of the buildings, and construction materials.
DESIGNBRIDGE
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December 10, 2007
Ms. Judith Connolly, Senior Planner
Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Re: Supplementary Materials for Application for Map Amendment Request
Dear Ms. Connolly,
Following are the supplementary materials for the referenced application.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1 in Statefarm subdivision. Being a subdivision of part of the east 1/2, of the southeast 1/4, of
section 33, township 42 north, range 11 east of the third principal meridian, in Cook County, Illinois
as shown on the [enclosed] plat thereof recorded September 28, 1988 as document number
88447034.
Area = 90,780 square feet or 2.0840 Acres.
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From: Jacob Swindler mailto:jswindler@designbridgeltd.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 3:47 PM
To: Connolly, Judy
Subject: Re: For tonight's Zoning Board Meeting
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Thank you for forwarding the memo. I believe we have responded to
all of the concerns outlined except the general issue of density.
We have prepared the following statement which we will read at the
beginning of our presentation. Our powerpoint slides will include
the changes listed. I am forwarding it to you in case you wish to
include it in your memo to the P&Z board.
On Monday January 21 we met with neighbors from the Meadows
Association to the Northwest and the Villas development to the East
of our site. We have made the following changes and corrections to
our proposal in response to feedback we received at this meeting.
On sheet A-1.0 the unit count for the 'A' -type units has been
corrected to 10 units, from the 12 units previously indicated. The
summary of total square footage for the development has been
correctly reduced to 31,736 sqft which results in an updated FAR of
0.35.
On sheets A-1.2 and A-1.3 we have identified the area of each deck
and included the proposed location of AC condensers. We have also
added basement window wells for each unit.
On sheet 1-1.1 we relocated the hedges on the East side of the site
to provide extra space for existing arborvitae at the Villas and to
extend the row of arborvitae along the south end of their fence. We
removed the Gazebo structure from the center of the cul-de-sac. We
have also added information indicating the proposed species of new
plants.
Thank you.
-Jacob
January 23, 2008
Dear Planning & Zoning Commission,
My name is Jan Ramion and I live at 715 French Way, the Villas adjacent to
1040 Northwest Hwy.
I attended the Neighbor/Architect/Owner meeting held Monday, January 21. The
following points are of concern to me regarding the 14-unit townhouse
development:
+ Looking at eight units along our property line, while we have three
units that face that same area. Density is still an issue.
+ The plans to date did not address the placement of window wells
and a/c units.
+ The question of snow storage was raised and they agreed land was
limited so snow removal will have to be part of the association
requirements. The Villas has several areas for our snow storage
yet we did have to have snow removed once due to large snowfalls.
It was very expensive. Why set up a community with that type of
problem situation?
I still feel that this is not the best plan for this parcel.
Sincerely,
Jan Ramion
847-394-0076
Connolly, Judy
From:
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To:
Subject:
Nancy [nancy@nicholasquality.com]
Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:58 AM
Connolly, Judy
For tonight's Zoning Board Meeting
Dear Zoning Board,
Re: Proposed development at 1040 West Northwest Highway
The surrounding residents met with the architect and owner (at their request) for the
proposed development on January 21st to discuss the project before the zoning board
meeting. I will be out of town on Thursday so I would like to convey my concerns to the
Board via this email.
The residents of the Villas have many of the same concerns of Nancy Fritz and the
neighbors - that the density of the project is too much for this inlet of land - with only
one access - surrounded by 1/2 acre homesites and the 7 villas on the corner.
We are still concerned since there are still unanswered questions like the window wells -
they are not shown yet the architect says there will be basements - but he is not sure
where window wells will be.
He is not sure where he will put the air conditioning units - he said they might be placed
on the decks - but he was not exactly sure.
The quality of building materials is yet to be determined by the builder.
The Villas of Sevre residents are primarily concerned with:
1. The 2 rowlike massive structures of the eight townhomes adjacent to our property.
2. Architect/Owner assured us that their proposed bushes along our fence line - will not
be too close to our fence - so as to kill our arborvitae.
3. They also assured us that they would plant arborvitae along the remainder of our fence
on their proposed site so as to shield us from the massive row structures.
Thank you for listening.
Nick Papanicholas
President of the Villas of Sevre
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DESIGN BRIDGE LTD.
1415 West Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
MEETING MINUTES
Date: January 22, 2008
To:
Victor Dziekiewicz
Phone:
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From: Jacob Swindler
Phone:
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Cc: Tom Litwicki, Judy Connolly, Nancy Fritz, Jan Ramion
Re: Community Meeting pre Planning and Zoning
Participants: Victor Dziekiewiz
Tom Litwicki
Jacob Swindler
Judy Connolly
Nancy Fritz
Jan Ramion
Concerned Neighbors
I have summarized the comments made during the meeting in the bullet point list below. I have
included our response in bold. We plan to address several of the issues prior to the planning and
zoning meeting on January 24th.
Issues Raised During the MeetinQ
· The unit count listed on sheet A-1.0 for Type A units is listed incorrectly as 12, it should read 10.
We will correct this error prior to the P&Z meeting.
· The density of housing on the site is too high. Neighbors are concerned that this will create
traffic congestion and will overload the existing sewer system.
We cannot reduce the number of units beyond what has been done already. The project
currently meets all standards for traffic, and parking required by village ordinances. The
sewer system was designed by our engineer to accommodate a worst-case condition.
The storm water retention vault was designed to handle a 100-year storm event. This has
been reviewed by village engineers and has been deemed capable of supporting the
anticipated load.
· The fire lane and cul-de-sac are too small to accommodate village fire services. The problem
could be compounded if people park in the fire lane.
We have prepared a fire-truck simulation using data provided by the Mt. Prospect fire
department. The fire department has reviewed our plans and confirmed that our roadway
will meet their needs. Although we understand the concern that individuals may illegally
park in the fire lane, many possible situations can be conceived. We design our project
with the assumption that residents will obey village laws.
· The location of the cul-de-sac and off-street parking will create light pollution for neighbors on
the NorthEast corner of the site.
We have designed landscaping along the East and North sides of the site to prevent
headlights from projecting past our lot line. Our design calls multiple layers of evergreen
shrubs and trees, which our landscape architect has confirmed, will be sufficient to stop
the light. I will update our landscape plan to clarify the species of plantings prior to the
January 24th meeting.
· There is insufficient parking provided for each town home. The parking space and garage
space provided are too small. Overflow parking is insufficient for the density of housing.
We have designed the parking to meet village ordinances for both size and number.
Individuals who require more than four parking spaces or require exceptionally large
parking spaces are not in our target market for this kind of product. Providing additional
off-street parking would force a reduction in landscaping and would negatively impact
the quality of this development.
· Snow storage is not explicitly identified in the plan.
The resident association will need to contract with a snow removal company to remove
the snow for off site disposal.
· The quality of materials to be used in the development is unclear.
We will prepare a sample of materials, which have been used in past, similar, projects.
This will, at the latest, be available for the village board meeting on Feb. 19.
· Basements are not detailed in the plan. Escape window wells are not shown.
Basement plans are not required for review by the planning and zoning committee. We
will update our elevations and site plan to identify locations of the escape window wells
prior to the meeting on January 24th.
· Landscaping on the West side of the site should not crowd the existing fence or impact the
existing arborvitaes. The neighbors request we plant arborvitaes along the south end of the
west property line.
We will update our landscape plan to address these concerns prior to the meeting on
January 24th.
· The air-conditioning condensers are not identified on the plans.
We will update our plans to locate the air-conditioning condensers prior to the meeting
on January 24th.
· The village has requested a fence be installed in prior plans. The neighbors would prefer to not
have a fence so long as security is not considered an issue.
If the village requests that a fence be installed we will update our plan to accommodate
their request. Unless that happens we will proceed without a fence.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1040 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, Victor Dziekiewicz, Mount Prospect Development Group ("Petitioner), has filed
an application to rezone certain property generally located at 1040 West Northwest Highway
("Property') , and legally described as follows:
Lot 1 in State Farm Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the East % of the
southeast % of S~c. 33, Township 42 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal
Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois, as shown on the plat thereof recorded September
28; 1988 as document number 88447034
Property Index Number: 03-33-407-025-0000; and
WHEREAS, the Petitioner has requested the Subject Property be rezoned from B-1 (Business
Office) to R-2 (Attached Sipgle Family Residence) District; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the request for rezoning being the subject of PZ-
03-08, before the Planning and Zoning Commission ofthe Village of Mount Prospect on the
24th day of January 2008, pursuant to due and proper notice thereof having been published
in the Journal & Topics Newspaper on the 9th day of January, 2008; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE
EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: The recitals set forth are incorporated as findings of fact by the President
and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO: The Official Zoning Map of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois, as
amended, is further amended by reclassifying the property being the subject ofthis Ordinance
from B-1 (Business Office) to R-2 (Attached Single Family Residence) District.
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SECTION THREE: This amendment of the Official Zoning Map from B-1 (Business Office) to
R-2 (Attached Single Family Residence) is based upon a conditional use permittor a planned
unit development for the construction of a fourteen (14) unit town home development,
pursuant to Ordinance No. , and, in the event that such conditional use shall become null
and void or revoked pursuant to Section 14.203F(11) ofthe Mount Prospect Zoning Code, the
zoning shall automatically revert back to B-1 (Business Office) and the Official Zoning Map
shall be so amended.
SECTION FOUR: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of March 2008.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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FEBRUARY 20, 2008
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1040 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, Victor Dziekiewicz, Design Bridge, Ltd. ("Petitioner") has filed a petition for a
Conditional Use permit in the nature of a Planned Unit Development (PUD), with respect to property
located at 1040 West Northwest Highway ("Property") and legally described as follows:
Lot 1 in State Farm Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the East Y2 of the southeast X
of Sec. 33, Township 42 north, range 11 east of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook
County, Illinois, as shown on the plat thereof recorded September 28, 1988 as document
number 88447034
Property Index Number: 03-33-407-025-0000; and
WHEREAS, the Petitioner seeks to create a Planned Unit Development providing for the
construction of a fourteen (14) unit townhome development; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the request for a Planned Unit Development, Conditional
Use permit being the subject of Case No. PZ-03-08 before the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the Village of Mount Prospect on the 24th day of January, 2008, pursuant to proper legal notice
having been published in the Journal & Topics Newspaper on the 9th day of January, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted its findings and recommendation
to the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect in support of the request
being the subject of PZ-03-08; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have given
consideration to the requests and have determined that the requests meet the standards of the
Village and that the granting of the proposed Conditional Use permit for a PUD, fourteen (14) unit
townhome development be in the best interest of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE
OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: The recitals set forth are incorporated as findings of fact by the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO: That the Conditional Use Permit in the nature of a Planned Unit Development
being the subject of this Ordinance is subject to the following conditions:
A. Development of the site in general conformance with the site plan (showing a 20' rear yard)
and landscape prepared by Design Bridge, Ltd., revision dated February 12, 2008.
B. Development of the units in general conformance with the floor plans prepared by Design
Bridge, Ltd., dated February 12, 2008;
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C. Development of the elevations in general conformance with the site plan prepared by Design
Bridge, Ltd., revision dated February 12, 2008; and
D. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Petitioner shall submit a lighting plan that
complies with the Village's lighting regulations for the lighting within the development;
E. Prior to obtaining the first Certificate of Occupancy, the Petitioner must submit homeowner's
association documents which shall include statement that snow will be removed and
deposited at an off-site location, for Staff review and approval; and
F. The Petitioner shall construct all units according to all Village Codes and regulations,
including, but not limited to: the installation of automatic fire sprinklers, fire hydrants and
roads must be located and constructed according to Development and Fire Code standards;
and
G. Prior to Village Board review, the Petitioner shall revise the landscape plan to include
additional landscaping along Northwest Highway (on private property);
H. Prior to Village Board reviev:, the Petitioner shall work with the Mt. Prospeot Park District to
identify an off site improvement to meet the Publio Benefit requirement The petitioners
shall donate $14,000 to the Mt. Prospect Park District to upgrade the playground equipment
at Meadows Park. The donation shall be made prior to the issuance of a building permit for
the project; and
I. The Petitioner shall revise the engineering plans to increase the storm sewer vault capacity
by 25%.
SECTION THREE: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do
hereby grant approval of a Conditional Use permit and Variation as provided in Sections 14.203.F.7
& Sec. 14.203.C.7 of the Village Code, for a Planned Unit Development for a fourteen (14) unit
townhome development, all as shown on the Site Plan revision dated February 12, 2008 a copy of
which is attached to and made a part of this Ordinance.
SECTION FOUR: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of
this Ordinance with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.
SECTION FIVE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of March, 2008.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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Mount Prospect
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
FROM:
MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
MICHAEL DALLAS, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
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SUBJECT: REVISED CLEAN AIR REGULATIONS ,
~~~~~i~~he Village Board's approval to replace Chapter 19, Article VIII, of the muni~p~e,
entitled "Clean Air Regulations" with a revised version that primarily regulates the placement,
installation, and use of smoking shelters, as well as prohibits smoking on public usage property.
BACKGROUND
On February 19, 2008, the Village Board reviewed the revised Clean Air Regulations. During the
meeting, the Board identified several concerns and directed staff to make changes.
DISCUSSION
Du ring the week, staff examined the issues identified by the Board and made the following revisions:
· Under Sec. 19.802, redefined a "smoking shelter" so that businesses will not be able to
circumvent the intent of this ordinance by building a structure and calling it a gazebo rather
than a smoking shelter;
· Under See 19.804 (A) (9), added the section numberofthe International Building Code that
defines the term "non-combustible." Notably, this requirement prohibits any wood structures,
such as a gazebo, to be built and used as a smoking shelter. However, staff firmly believes
that prohibiting these types of materials prevents potential fire hazards, adds to the ease of
administration and enforcement of the ordinance, and avoids any future re-inspection issues.
· Under Sec. 19.804 (B), restricted the location of shelters to Mount Prospect licensed
businesses located only in industrial and commercial zoning districts;
· Under Sec. 19.805, defined the penalties for violating smoking in public usage places ($100-
$500 per day per offense) and for violating regulations related to smoking shelters ($250-
$1000 per day per offense).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board adopt the amended version of the "Clean Air Regulations" ordinance.
F
Michael Dallas
Administrative Analyst
AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING THE INSTALLATION OF SMOKING SHELTERS AND
PROHIBITING SMOKING ON PUBLIC USAGE PROPERTY
IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a home rule unit pursuant to the provisions of
Article VII Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Village has authority and power to regulate for the protection of the public
health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/11-19 I-I-II the Corporate Authorities of
the Village have the authority to prescribe by ordinance the regulation of the use of lands connected with
the emission of air contaminants and may abate operations activities or uses causing air contamination;
and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have discovered that business owners
throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, in response to the municipal and state regulation of smoking
indoors and outdoors within 15 feet of any entrance, exit, open window, or ventilation intake that serves
an enclosed area, are proposing or have already installed temporary or permanent smoking shelters
adjacent to their facility; and
WHEREAS, the health and safety of the community is at risk due to the type of materials used to
construct these shelters and the mechanical and electrical devices installed to light, heat, and entertain it;
WHEREAS, the smoking shelters' design and installation are often inconsistent with the
business facility's appearance, as well as the appearance and character ofthe neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, a potential risk exists that the smoking shelter may be used as an outdoor lounge for
consuming food and liquor.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF
THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: Chapter 19, Article VIII, entitled "Clean Air Regulations," of the Mount
Prospect Village Code shall hereby be amended by deleting the current Article VIII and substituting a
new Article VIII to read as follows:
ARTICLE VIII
Sec. 19.801 TITLE
This article shall be known as CLEAN AIR REGULATIONS and shall be in addition to the provisions of
any state or federal legislation. (Ord. 5607, 1-2-2007, eff. 3-15-2007).
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Sec. 19.802 DEFINITIONS
CLEAR OPENING: A portion of a shelter that is not covered by any material and is completely open to
the air and traversable.
SMOKING: The inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying of any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or other
similar object. (Ord. 5607, 1-2-2007, eff. 3-15-2007).
SMOKING SHELTER: f.nv s~c:.I~e~ ~vl1ere smol'in!!. is p~r:n~i!tcd bv a busin~ss _ ~wn_er and is not an
"enclosed area" as defined by the Smoke Free lIlinois Act.
Sec. 19.803 PUBLIC USAGE PROPERTY:
Smoking on or in any train station, platform or bus shelter owned or used by any public transportation
agency or in any municipal garage is prohibited.
Sec. 19.804 SMOKING SHELTERS
A. A smoking shelter shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to the following
requirements:
I. The shelter must be detached from any other building.
2. The shelter may be no larger than one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
3. The shelter must have at least one permanently clear opening that is not less than eighty inches
(80") in height and sixty inches (60") in width.
4. The walls of the shelter must be made ofa clear, transparent material.
5. The shelter may utilize UL approved outdoor lighting fixtures and UL approved electrical heating
fixtures. Such fixtures shall be hard wired and installed and operated according to manufacturers
specifications. The shelter may not contain any other electrical devices or any other mechanical
devices, such as televisions or generators.
6. Seating may be installed in the shelter. While the shelter is in operation, the seating must be
permanently attached to the shelter or to the ground. No stools or chairs (freestanding or
attached) are permitted inside the shelter.
7. Tables, bar counters, signs, or any other type of furnishings are prohibited.
8. The shelter must have at least one, but no more than two, tobacco waste receptacles and must be
approved by and listed with a recognized fire or life safety agency. The shelter must also have at
least one garbage receptacle.
9. Materials used to construct the shelter, seating, and all waste receptacles must be non-
combustible, as defmed .ip.S.e(;t!on }!J3 .4 ,1_of~eI!l~el1l!l~i<:>n~! ~~ildJl!K c::<:>~e:r_ _
10. The shelter and any approved fixtures, devices, or furnishings must be constructed and installed
in accordance with the Village's building and ftres codes, as well as adhere to all applicable load
requirements as set forth by the International Building Code.
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- Deleted: A structure that is designated
by a business owner to be used solely for
the purpose of smoking legal tobacco
products.
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13. Forp\lrposes ofthel\.1<?unt Pros()ecl~oning,(ode, a smoking shelter is not .dllelUedl() ~e!lI1 accessory .'
structure_}~iliin~JLinilJlstri~LQLfQJ:l}lnt::I~j!!I~Q!1jDg..~jj5!ri~J. Accordingly, a smoking shelter may only be "
located as follows:
1. On the.premises of a MOtJl}tProsp(;ct Ii(;cnsc<!,pusiness,.
2. On an approved surface.
3. Not less than fifteen (15) feet from any entrance, exit, open window, or ventilation intake that
serves an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited.
4. The shelter must conform to the zoning setback requirements for the property. If the structure
cannot meet the setback requirements due to physical constraints, then the structure may be
located in a required side or rear yard.JlliJ.y so long as it is located no closer than ten (10) feet
from any lot line.
C. The service and/or consumption of any drinks or food in the smoking shelter are strictly prohibited.
D. The installation and modification/remodeling of a smoking shelter requires a building permit. A non-
refundable fee is required for the initial permit application. An additional fee is required for each
subsequent modification/remodeling permit. These fees shall be in the amount set forth in Division
II, Appendix A of this Code.
E. Maintenance ofthe smoking shelter is the responsibility of the property owner.
Sec. 19.805 PENALTY
Any person violating any provisions of this article shall be subject to a fme as set forth in Appendix A,
Division III of this Code. If the premises is licensed for the service of alcoholic beverages and an
alcoholic beverage is served or consumed in the smoking shelter, it shall be a violation of the liquor
license.
SECTION 2: Appendix A, Division II shall be amended by adding the following to Chapter 19:
Sec. 19.804 SMOKING SHELTERS:
D. Nonrefundable Fee: $250.00
Each subsequent modification/remodeling permit: Fee $50.00
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smoking shelter's location is subject to
the location regulations set forth under
Chapter Fourteen, Section 14.306 of the
Village's zoning code, entitled
"Accessory Structures." The following
exceptions. though, supersede any
conllicting provisions in the zoning code:'
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<#> The shelter must be located at least
fifteen (15) feet from any entrance, exit,
open window, or ventilation intake that
serves an enclosed area where smoking is
prohibited; ,
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" <#>If there is no space available in the
., required rear yard to install a smoking
., shelter, then the shelter may be located in
'!, a required front yard or required side yard
" so long as it is located no closer than ten
':"",', (lO) feet from any lot line. 'lI
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Deleted: as the
Deleted: whose patron it serves
SECTION 3: Appendix A, Division III shall be amended by 'peletin~ ScctionI9.8Q9~Penaltv ... . _ -{ Deleted: adding
(Clean Air Regulations). in its entirety and replacing it with thc.fQIJ~,,::~g; _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _". _ .
Section 19.805 PENALTY~.
~moker violating Section 19.803 of this code;. Not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 (leI' .'....,
day per offense~" -' .. - - - _. - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -, . .
. Anv vioL~tion of Section 19.804 of this cod~: Not less than $250.00 nor more than $ I 000.00 per
day per otlense.. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Deleted:. the .
Deleted: to Chapter 19
Form.tted: Font: 11 pt
Deleted: Fine: $
Form.tted: Indent: First line: 0.5"
FonnlItted: Font: 11 pt
Forll1lltted: Font: 11 pt
Form.tted: Font: 11 pt
SECTION 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this .
day of
,2008
Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell, Village Clerk
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