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Home My WebLink About06/21/2020 VB MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, June 21, 2022 / 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. 2. ROLL CALL: Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Agostino Filippone, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Richard Rogers and Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: Trustee Colleen Saccotelli a. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Trustee Matuszak b. Invocation - Trustee Gens provided the Invocation 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Board - June 7, 2022 Motion by Michael Zadel, second by John Matuszak to approve the meeting minutes of June 7, 2022 Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed 4. MAYORS REPORT 4.1 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance increases the number of Class 7 -1" liquor licenses by one (1) MANY MICE RESTORED LLC d/b/a SURF'S UP located at 220 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL. Lisa Wilkerson, owner of Surf's Up, was present to answer questions from the Board. Ms. Wilkerson stated the Mount Prospect location will feature fresh New Orleans -style seafood. July 61 2022 is the target date for opening. Motion by Michael Zadel, second by John Matuszak to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel 2 Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Michael Zadel, second by John Matuszak to approve the ordinance as presented: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6632 4.2 APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Planning & Zoning Commission Associate Member - Gregory Miller Mayor Hoefert stated Mr. Miller's professional background and knowledge provide solid qualifications that will benefit the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion by John Matuszak, second by Michael Zadel to approve the subject appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed 4.3 Appointment of Trustee Richard Rogers to serve as Mayor Pro -Tem for term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. Motion by John Matuszak, second by Michael Zadel to approve the appointment of Trustee Richard Rogers as Mayor Pro -Tem Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Michael Zadel Nay: None Abstain: Richard Rogers Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed S. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None 6. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Michael Zadel, second by Richard Rogers to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1 List of Bills - June 1, 2022 to June 14, 2022 - $2,271,426.40 6.2 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ANDREWS PRODUCTS INC.'S APPLICATION FOR A RENEWAL OF THEIR COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX INCENTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 431 KINGSTON COURT. Resolution No. 18-22 6.3 Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO OPERATE A MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT AT THE PROPERTY 325 WEST PROSPECT AVENUE, SUITE 3 (PZ -12-22) Ordinance No. 6633 6.4 A RESOLUTION TERMINATING A MONEY PURCHASE RETIREMENT PLAN 401(a) 3 WITH MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT (FORMERLY INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGERS ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION) Resolution No. 19-22 6.5 Motion to waive the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 Ordinance No. 6637 7. OLD BUSINESS None 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND A FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1200 E. ALGONQUIN ROAD AND 1200 DEMPSTER STREET (PZ -13-22) Director of Community Development Bill Cooney presented plans for a final planned unit development and final plat of subdivision for the former United Airlines Corporate Headquarters site located at 1200 E. Algonquin Road and 1200 Dempster Street. Mr. Cooney stated the property was annexed into the Village in 2017. CloudHQ purchased the property with plans to develop and improve the site for use as a data center. CloudHQ appeared before the Board in December 2021 for preliminary PUD which was subsequently approved unanimously by the Village Board. Mr. Cooney provided details on the existing conditions of the site. The proposed plans include a total of 1,600,000 square feet of data center space on the 60 acre, two -parcel site. The proposed project for the data center includes three buildings, each approximately 60 ft. high and construction of a Commonwealth Edison sub station. Estimates suggest the proposed project will take six years to complete or two years per building. Demolition has begun on the site. Mr. Cooney displayed renderings that have remained the same from preliminary plans previously approved by the Board. The proposed high-quality industrial buildings will be constructed with premium materials and include significant landscaping. The proposed project includes storm water, infrastructure and road improvements. Mr. Cooney displayed the improved landscape plan and ComEd substation plan that will feature wrought iron fencing and landscaping. Mr. Cooney discussed the potential financial impact of this significant development. CloudHQ is proposing to invest approximately $2.5 billion in Mount Prospect with an estimated Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of $100 million. The proposed project will generate over $1 million in electric utility taxes to the Village annually. In addition, the project will create 1,000 construction jobs and the data center will employ an estimated 450 people. Mr. Cooney stated this proposed development fits into the Village's long-range planning goals. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 9, 2022 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the final PUD and final Plat of Subdivision for the subject project subject to conditions. Mr. Cooney stated representatives from CloudHQ are present to answer questions from the Board. Mr. Cooney_ provided the following in response to questions from the Board: • Project is expected to begin within one year • Green roofs are not appropriate for this project as the rooftops must remain available for HVAC systems; there will be green space around the property • Contributions to the Mt. Prospect Park District for field improvements are part of the project conditions • Entire subject property will be re -graded No further discussion. 4 Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Michael Zadel to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Michael Zadel, second by John Matuszak to approve the subject ordinance: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6634 8.2 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 350 N. WOLF ROAD (PZ -07-22) Mr. Cooney presented plans for rezoning the existing property at 350 N. Wolf Road from B-1 office to I-1 Limited Industrial. Mr. Cooney stated the subject property was formerly home to an elementary school and most recently was a Comcast Service facility. Mr. Cooney stated the property located at 350 N. Wolf Road has an existing office building that will be demolished to construct a 100,000 square foot spec industrial warehouse by petitioner Stotan Industrial. Mr. Cooney displayed the proposed site plan. Mr. Cooney stated the market demand for office space is declining while the demand for light industrial/industrial is increasing. Re -zoning this property to I-1 Limited Industrial is consistent with market trends. Mr. Cooney stated several concerns were brought forward by residents of neighborhoods close the the proposed project. Mr. Cooney displayed new renderings. In response to their concerns, the petitioner modified the building plans to resemble an office building on the Wolf Road frontage with improved landscaping plans particularity along Wolf Road. Mr. Cooney stated the petitioner submitted a traffic study in response to traffic concerns along Wolf Road. The hours of operation will be consistent with other businesses and industrial properties in the Kensington Business Center. Mr. Cooney stated the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 12, 2022 and voted 4-1 to deny the petitioner's request for zoning map amendment. Mr. Cooney introduced petitioner Jim McGill from Stotan Industrial. Mr. McGill stated before the public hearing on May 12, Stotan Industrial provided their presentation in advance to residents in the area of the subject project, including residents of Des Plaines, and held a public meeting at RecPlex to address concerns prior to the public hearing. Four residents attended the meeting. Mr. McGill presented the following changes from the original plans in response to concerns raised by the community: • Loading docks will face north • Frontyard setback on Wolf Road increased to from 20 feet to 39 feet which will allow for additional green space • Improved landscape plan; added trees to enhance mature tree line along Wolf Road • Added screen walls and a 6 ft. cedar fence to reduce noise and block the sight of parked trucks at the site • North entrance will be limited to trucks only; limited after-hours truck traffic is expected • Architectural and landscape upgrades; expanded glass line of building fagade with natural stone accents Petitioner and Mr. Cooney provided the following in response to questions from the Board: • Building can accommodate up to three tenants • Petitioner provided background of similar projects 5 • Proposed interior height of the building is 30 ft. • Installation of speed bumps will help slow the speed of trucks/vehicles • Existing landscaping along the property will remain Public Comment: Several residents from Des Plaines and Mount spoke in opposition of the project: Mary Pat Donahoe 1411 Callen Lane, Des Plaines Prospect, citing safety, noise and traffic issues, Representatives from the Longford Glen Homeowners Association Submitted petitions in opposition including letter from State Representative Jonathan Carroll Student, Maine West High School 616 Longford Lane, Des Plaines Takes a PACE bus to school that boards on Wolf Road and near the entrance of the proposed project; concerned increased traffic will make this more difficult Representatives from Kylemore Greens Homeowners Association in Des Plaines Concerned that petitioner does not know who or what type of business will ultimately occupy the space Des Plaines resident 630 Longford Drive Des Plaines resident 640 Middleton Lane Des Plaines resident 711 Waterford Drive Des Plaines resident 630 Castlerea Lane Des Plaines resident 690 Castlerea Lane Mount Prospect resident 1009 N. Westgate Des Plaines resident 640 Middleton Lane Des Plaines resident Longford Meadows The following spoke in support of the project: Steve Pol it 601 N. Wilshire Drive Mark Baumhardt Mount Prospect resident Board Comments: Proposed zoning is appropriate for the Kensington Business Center 6 • Petitioner satisfactorily addressed concerns previously brought forward by residents of Des Plaines and Mount Prospect • Suggested restrictions on truck traffic flow • Understands concerns • Concerned with the quality of life for surrounding community • Property has been vacant for several years with existing zoning designation No additional discussion. Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Michael Zadel to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance: Yea: Agostino Filippone, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: Terri Gens Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Michael Zadel, second by Richard Rogers to approve the subject ordinance: Yea: Paul Hoefert, Agostino Filippone, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: Terri Gens Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6635 Mayor Hoefert called for a two -minute recess at 9:31 p.m. Mayor Hoefert resumed the meeting at 9:33 p.m. 8.3 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STOTAN INDUSTRIAL LLC'S APPLICATION FOR A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX INCENTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 350 N. WOLF ROAD. Mr. Cooney presented a resolution in support of Stotan Industrial LLC's application for a Cook County 6b tax incentive for the property locate at 350 N. Wolf Road. Mr. Cooney stated this tax incentive program is applicable to industrial properties in Cook County to equalize the tax rate in Cook County with surrounding DuPage and Lake Counties. The 6b incentive reduces the assessment level for qualified manufacturing and warehouse facilities from 25% to 10% for the first 10 years, 15% for year 11 and 20% for year 12. The 6b incentive can be renewed for an additional 12 years if approved by the Village. Mr. Cooney stated staff supports the petitioner's request. Board comments: • The Class 6b tax incentive is good for Mount Prospect; helps retain businesses that might be lured to neighboring counties with lower taxes • Property meets strict criteria for the Class 6b tax incentive Public Comment: Donna Johnson 1009 N. Westgate • Village is giving away tax money on a project the Board just approved; does not support the Class 6b program Mayor Hoefert stated the 6b tax incentive program is needed to remain competitive with other counties in our area; important to retain businesses in Mount Prospect Steve Polit 601 N. Wilshire Drive • Supports Class 6b tax incentive program; program created to help support collar counties of Cook County 7 No further discussion. Motion by Michael Zadel, second by John Matuszak to approve the subject resolution: Motion by Michael Zadel, seconded by John Matuszak to approve the subject ordinance: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed Resolution No. 20-22 8.4 1st Reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM I-1 TO B-5, AND A FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 320 S. SCHOOL STREET (PZ -10-22) Mr. Cooney presented plans granting a conditional use for the final planned unit development, a zoning map amendment from I-1 to B-5 and a final plat of resubdivision for the property located at 320 S. School Street. Mr. Cooney stated the petitioner proposes to demolish the existing building and parking lot and construct a 29 -unit rental rowhome consisting of six principle structures, private and guest parking and green space. Mr. Cooney displayed the site plan and renderings for the proposed project. Mr. Cooney stated the project includes plans for rooftop amenities and detailed landscape plan. The existing two - parcel lot will be consolidated into one lot of record with one owner. Mr. Cooney stated this project is consistent with the Village's long-range planning goals. The subject property is better suited as a multi -family residential zoning designation compared to the current industrial office use and provides a greater benefit to the downtown and the neighborhood. Mr. Cooney stated the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 9, 2022 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the final plat of subdivision, zoning map amendment from I-1 to B-5 and conditional use for the property located at 320 S. School Street. Petitioner David Schwartz representing SFP Mount Prospect, LLC., was present to answer questions. Mr. Schwartz noted this project responds to a need for larger rental units to accommodate larger families and young empty nesters. Mr. Schwartz provided the following in response to questions from the Village Board: • Rental cost of the units will range between $3,400 -$3,800 per month • Development will offer 2 -story and 3 -story units; all units will feature three bedrooms Public Comment: Steve Polit • Expressed concerns regarding fire safety, architectural design and condition of driveway/streets Mr. Cooney responded. There was no further discussion. Motion by Michael Zadel, seconded by John Matuszak to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Michael Zadel, seconded by John Matuszak to approve the subject ordinance: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: Colleen Saccotelli Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6636 9. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT No additional report 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None 11. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Rogers, seconded by Trustee Zadel motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice call vote, the June 21, 2022 regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 9:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk 0