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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0493_001Minutes COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE February 11, 1.992 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Gerald L. Farley. Trustees present were Mark Busse, George Clowes, Tim Corcoran, and Irvana Wilks. Also present were Village Manager John Fulton Dixon, Finance Director David Jepson and Assistant Finance Director Carol Widmer. Additionally, there were three members of the news media and three Village residents in attendance. Trustee Leo Floros was absent and Trustee Paul Hoefert arrived after the meeting had started. 11 Minutes The Committee of the Whole Minutes of January 28, 1992 were accepted and filed. Tire No citizens appeared before the Committee. Mayor Gerald L Farley stated that the upcoming discussions on the proposed budget were very important for the Village Board and for the Community. The Budget is the major fiscal planning tool for the Village and will provide direction for the Board and Staff during the coming year. He added that the Budget will also be reviewed by the Finance Commission and they will present their recommendations to the Board after they have reviewed each section. Mayor Farley said he will reserve his specific comments until all of the Budget has been 'presented. Village Manager Dixon presented a general overview of the 1992-1993 Budget. Mr. Dixon stated that there were a number of changes to the budget format that were added to comply with the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Program. The changes include budget organization information, departmental and divisional goals and objectives, supplemental information and a glossary. The intention of the changes is to provide the users with information that will be helpful in understanding the budget. Mr. Dixon stated that the 1992-1993 budget continues the tradition of presenting a balanced budget which provides a broad range of services to its residents. The total proposed budget is $45,368,100, and represents a 3.4% increase over the 1991-1992 budget of $43,897,390. The total revenues are expected to be $39,816,395, some $5,551,705 less than expected expenditures. Mr. Dixon pointed out that proceeds remaining from the May 1991 and February 1992 bond sales would make up the difference between expected revenues and proposed expenditures. Mr. Dixon reviewed the expected revenue sources and stated that there has been a concern over the economy and its effects on Sales Tax Revenue. He also said that State Income Tax Surcharge monies are included in the budget, but until such time as these funds become permanent they will be used for one-time capital expenditures. Mr. Dixon mentioned that expenditures in the General Fund will increase by only 3.2%, but that insurance expenditures will increase by over 9% and expenditures for capital projects will increase by 4.6%. Specific capital improvements include: $292,000 for downtown redevelopment, $5 million for flood control, projects, $346,000 for community improvements, $4 million for the completion of the Police and Fire Building, $190,000 for equipment, $167,000 for other improvements and $546,000 for vehicle replacements. He stated that expenditures for individual departments and divisions will be covered in depth when the departmental budgets are presented. Mr. Dixon noted that the Village Board had given direction to move ahead on two major projects this year as well as reviewing annexations that may be appropriate to the Village. Provisions to move ahead on these projects, the possible acquisition of the Citizens Utilities Water and Sewer System and the Triangle Redevelopment Plan, are included in the proposed budget. Mr. Dixon acknowledged the cooperation and support of all Department Directors and especially the work of Finance Director David Jepson in preparing the 1992-1993 budget. Trustee Wilks asked for a clarification regarding the procedure to be followed for consideration of specific items in the budget. Mayor Farley responded that specific items could be discussed as they were presented or decisions could be deferred until all the departmental budgets had been presented. Trustee Wilks suggested that if a Trustee made a motion for future consideration of an item and the motion received a second, the item would be noted in the Minutes and would be brought up for discussion at the final budget meeting. The Committee concurred with this recommendation. Trustee Clowes stated that he was pleased that goals and objectives were included in the departmental and divisional budgets. He also said he would like to see selected performance measures included in future budgets. Finance Director David Jepson then reviewed the resources that will be used to finance the 1992-1993 budget. He stated that in Illinois a municipality must present a balanced budget, and that the budget must include the expected revenues and/or the available fund balances that will be used to finance the proposed expenditures. In the Village's 1992-1993 budget, revenues amounting to $39,816,395 and fund balances of $5,551,705 are expected to finance the proposed expenditures of $45,368,100. Mr. Jepson stated that five sources of revenue are expected to provide 74% of total Village revenues in 1992-1993. Property taxes are the single largest source at 18.6%, with sales taxes, service charges, inter -governmental revenues, and investment income making up the balance of the five major sources. 2 The proposed 1992 property tax levy is $7,705,478 and represents a 5% increase over the 1991 tax levy. The 1992 tax rave for Village purposes is expected to be $1.004 per $100 FAV. Mr. Jepson pointed out that the Village portion of the tax levy is about 10% of the total tax bill. The second largest source of revenue for the Village comes from sales taxes. Sales taxes in the 1992-1993 budget are projected at $7.1 million, an increase of $600,000 over the 1991- 1992 estimate of $6.5 million. Included in the expected increase of $600,000 is $400,000 from the 1/41 home -rule sales tax and $200,000 from the 1% sales tax distributed by the State of Illinois. The home -rule sales tax became effective September 1, 1991, so the 1992-1993 estimate of $1 million reflects revenue for a full year compared to seven months in 1991- 1992. The $200,000 increase in the 1% tax anticipates overall growth of 2% along with a full year's receipts from the Wal-Mart store that opened in November 1991. Mr. Jepson explained that the economy has affected the Village's sales tax revenues and that we would be monitoring these receipts very closely in the coming months. Included in Service Charge revenues is an expected increase in water and sewer rates from $2.62 per 1,000 gallons to $2.75 per 1,000 gallons effective May 1, 1992. One other revenue source that was noted is the State Income 'Tax Surcharge which is expected to increase from $865,000 in 1991-1992 to $1,025,000 in 1992-1993. Mr. Jepson stated that because of the State's fiscal crisis, the Spring Legislative Session will be monitored closely for any possible changes in the distribution formulas for State -shared revenues. Mr. Jepson said that one of the important fiscal planning tools for the Village is a schedule in the budget which shows the expected fund balances at the end of the fiscal year. The schedule shows the estimated balances at the start of the fiscal year (5/1/92), total 1992- 1993 revenues and expenditures and then the expected fund balances at the end of the fiscal year (4/30/93). The schedule shows the General Fund with an expected fund balance of $2,925,900 at the end of the fiscal year, and the combined balances of the Capital Projects Funds drawn -down by $8,195,760. Mr. Jepson stated that the draw -down of the Capital Projects Funds was due to bonds being sold in 1991-1992 and the projects being completed in 1992-1993. The Water Fund should have an ending balance of $3,228,290, the Internal Service Funds should have $1,671,470 and the Pension Funds $39,325,130. Mr. Jepson explained that the Pension Funds balances are expected to increase by $2.5 million and that these funds are restricted for future employee pensions. Mr. Jepson concluded by saying that he thought the budget as presented provided a good fiscal plan for the Village in 1992-1993. Trustee Corcoran asked about the projected increase in sales taxes and the make-up of Internal Service Charges. Mr. Jepson responded that sales tax receipts for the first 8 months of the fiscal year have been $3,789,900 compared to $3,814,000 for the. same 8 months in 1990-1991 and that with good Christmas sales we should reach the $5.9 estimated for 1991- 1992. Receipts for this year include an estimated $130,00 from the new Wal-Mart store. Next year, the Village expects an overall increase of $200,000 in general sales tax receipts which is made up of an additional $70,000 from Wal-Mart and a general increase of 2%. In addition to the general sales tax the home -rule sales tax is expected to increase $400,000 because it will be in effect for the full year compared to seven months in 1991-1992. 3 Mr. Jepson stated that Internal Service Charges are amounts paid by the operating departments to the Disk Management Fund and the Vehicle Replacement Fund. The charges are based on actual costs incurred and have increased significantly because medical insurance costs have increased by 14%. Trustee Wilks asked about the reduction in Motor Fuel Tax that was recently reported. Mr. Jepson responded that due to the recent State budget crisis, a change in the distribution formula was made which will reduce the Village's allocation by an estimated S.62 per capita, or $33,000. The distribution in the current budget year will be reduced by about $19,000 and in the 1992-1993 budget year the reduction will be about $14,000. This is a temporary change that will only be effective through June 30, 1992. Village Manager Dixon then presented the proposed budgets for the Mayor and Board of Trustees, the Village Manager's Office, the Communications Division and the Village Clerk's Office. Mr. Dixon pointed out that the appropriation for Special Projects in the Mayor and Board of Trustees section had been increased from $10,000 to $12,000. This account covers special requests that come up during the year and are not included elsewhere in the budget. Under the Village Manager's budget, a provision of $20,000 has been included for a Personnel Classification Study. This project is intended to implement a consistent pay plan throughout the Village work force. One of the highlights in the Communications Division budget is a provision of $28,200 for replacement of Cable TV equipment, and the Village Clerk's budget provides for the same level of services as last year, including four issues of the Village Newsletter. One of the general governmental items included in the Capital Improvements Section of the budget is a provision for a new telephone system. The existing system in the Village Hall and other Village buildings would be updated in conjunction with a new system that has been planned for the new Police and Fire Building. Trustee Clowes provided a list of suggestions he would like to see incorporated into the Village Newsletter; such as a revised TV listing, a list of Village officials, phone numbers, and the size increased to 8-1/2 x 11. He also said he would like to see a public information message capability added to the phone system. Trustee Busse asked for an analysis of the cost benefit of contracted legal services compared to an in-house attorney. Village Manager Dixon responded that a report based upon a Northwest Municipal Conference survey would be distributed on Friday. Trustee Busse also asked whether,it was necessary to fill the vacant position for Assistant Village Manager. Mayor Farley responded that this was an important position and it should be filled. Trustee Corcoran commented that the new telephone system should be user friendly to the residents who call. Trustee Wilks stated that she would like to see the Legal Services contractual services amount reduced to $100,000 and that $50,000 be used to hire a full-time Village Attorney. Mayor Farley said he thought this would be a mistake as it is impossible for one individual to be an expert in all areas. Trustee Wilks put her recommendation in the form of a motion and it was seconded by Trustee Busse. Trustee Wilks added that she would like to keep the human element in the new phone system. 4 Trustee Clowes said he supported a new phone system and using the latest technology wherever it is appropriate to provide more efficient service. Finance Director David Jepson presented the proposed budgets for the Finance Department and the Self -Insurance Program. Mr. Jepson stated that the Finance Department is responsible for all fiscal operations of the Village. These responsibilities include: accounting, accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, billing and collecting all monies, cash management, investments and financial reporting. During the year, Finance personnel processed 44,400 licenses, 88,000 billings, 1,400 real estate transfer tax transactions and disbursed 16,000 payroll and vendor checks. The proposed Finance Department budget is up from $433,500 last year to $983,405 for 1992- 1993, an increase of 5.4%. The increase can be attributed primarily to $35,000 more in personnel costs and $10,600 in insurance costs. Mr. Jepson stated that two of the Finance Department objectives for the coming year are to close out approximately 1,500 escrow deposit accounts where the projects have been completed and to evaluate and recommend changes in the Village's computer software and hardware. Mr. Jepson reported that the software applications that the Village is currently using were written in 1980-1981 and have been modified dozens of times since they were implemented. He stated that $ 100,000 has been included in the Capital Improvements section of the budget for this purpose and that the total cost is expected to be $150,000 to $175,000 and would cover 2 to 3 years. Total insurance costs are expected to be $2,512,000 in 1992-1993 compared to budgeted costs of $2,300,000 in 1991-1992. Medical claims are expected to be $1,400,000, Workers' Compensation claims are budgeted at $300,000 and other miscellaneous claims at $51,000. General insurance premiums for 1992-1993 are expected to be $285,000 and medical and life insurance is expected to be $292,500. Skyrocketing medical insurance costs continues to be a concern of our Risk Management Program. Medical insurance expense per employee is expected to increase from $4,300 in 1991-1992 to $4,900 in 1992-1993 for an increase of 14%. Mr. Jepson stated that this type of increase is not unique to the Village as numerous reports indicate it is a nationwide problem. Trustees Hoefert, Corcoran and Clowes favored moving ahead with the computer project. V Villa2e Manatzee Village Manager Dixon stated this was the first of four meetings to review the budget. The next two meetings will cover the remaining departmental budgets and the last meeting will provide the Mayor and Trustees with an opportunity to recap what has taken place and to formulate the final budget. Mr. Dixon stated that the Auditorium Committee met on Monday, February 10, 1992 and final details for the auditorium are being worked out. He also stated that SWANCC had received an IEPA Permit for the Wheeling Township Transfer Station. VI Other Business Trustee Clowes asked for a report on the advantages and disadvantages of a 60 channel cable TV system versus a 120 channel system. VII Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted David C Jepson, Finance Director DCJ/sm Phone: 70B / 392-6000 Fax: 70B / 392-6022 AGENDA SIGN REVIEW BOARD Monday, February 24, 1992 Trustees' Room; 2nd Floor, Village Hall 100 South Emerson Street ' :30 P. M. k's Nursery (Media Six. Inc.). 1902 S-outh--Ehnn—h Petitioner seeks a special use equity option to install a new 12 ft. high freestanding sign (6' high x 12' wide) in place of existing sign of 84 sq. ft. and 17 ft. high. Section 7.315 requires a maximum 50 sq. ft. freestanding sign area when within 100 lineal ft. of a residence district. Also seeks relief of side yard setback at driveway (18 ft.) instead of 60 ft. required. SIGN -10-92, Convenient F-od Mail, 2025 East. E!gclid Avenug Petitioner seeks a special use equity option and variation in setback for a freestanding sign from 5 feet to zero foot (Section 7.305) in order to maintain a 5' high by 14' wide sign on a 7 foot pole. The existing sign is to be relocated and reduced in height. SIGN -11-92. Courtegy Homg Cmter, 740 East Rand _Rpad Petitioner seeks a special use equity 'option in varying Section 7.305 standards with freestanding sigh maximum sign area of 75 sq. ft. and 12 ft. height to 120 ft. in area and 15 ft. in height. Sip is being refaced and reduced from 158 sq. ft. and 25 ft. in height. SIGN -12-92. Countrvside Court/El Sombrero Restaurant. 1148 South - Elmhurst -Road — Petitioner seeks a special use equity option to increase the sign area of a new freestanding sign from 50 square feet to 65 square feet, 15 feet in height; and, a second freestanding sign on the same parcel, 24 square feet and 6 feet in height. These would replace signs measuring 40 and 20 feet high and 320 and 70 square feet in sign area. MAYOA ��FRALD L FAPLEY TRUSTEES ARK W BUSSE CEOV "�GE A CLOWES rjM4T r CORCORAN OYJ I I.C) Fj C12OS PAUL WM IACHERT IRVANA IC WIL KS Village of Mount Prospect VILLAGE MANAGER jOHN f UO ON DXUN VILLAGE CLERK 100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 ERROL A FjEj_CS Phone: 70B / 392-6000 Fax: 70B / 392-6022 AGENDA SIGN REVIEW BOARD Monday, February 24, 1992 Trustees' Room; 2nd Floor, Village Hall 100 South Emerson Street ' :30 P. M. k's Nursery (Media Six. Inc.). 1902 S-outh--Ehnn—h Petitioner seeks a special use equity option to install a new 12 ft. high freestanding sign (6' high x 12' wide) in place of existing sign of 84 sq. ft. and 17 ft. high. Section 7.315 requires a maximum 50 sq. ft. freestanding sign area when within 100 lineal ft. of a residence district. Also seeks relief of side yard setback at driveway (18 ft.) instead of 60 ft. required. SIGN -10-92, Convenient F-od Mail, 2025 East. E!gclid Avenug Petitioner seeks a special use equity option and variation in setback for a freestanding sign from 5 feet to zero foot (Section 7.305) in order to maintain a 5' high by 14' wide sign on a 7 foot pole. The existing sign is to be relocated and reduced in height. SIGN -11-92. Courtegy Homg Cmter, 740 East Rand _Rpad Petitioner seeks a special use equity 'option in varying Section 7.305 standards with freestanding sigh maximum sign area of 75 sq. ft. and 12 ft. height to 120 ft. in area and 15 ft. in height. Sip is being refaced and reduced from 158 sq. ft. and 25 ft. in height. SIGN -12-92. Countrvside Court/El Sombrero Restaurant. 1148 South - Elmhurst -Road — Petitioner seeks a special use equity option to increase the sign area of a new freestanding sign from 50 square feet to 65 square feet, 15 feet in height; and, a second freestanding sign on the same parcel, 24 square feet and 6 feet in height. These would replace signs measuring 40 and 20 feet high and 320 and 70 square feet in sign area. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT SIGN REVIEW BOARD February 3, 1992 CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the Sign Review Board (SRB) was officially called to order by Chairperson Adelaide Thulin at 7:40 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 1992 at the Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. ROLL CALL: Members of the SRB present: Richard Rogers, Thomas Borrelli, Hal Predovich and Chairperson Adelaide Thulin. Absent was Warren Kostak. Chairperson Thulin declared a quorum present. Village staff present was Kenneth Fritz, Economic Development Director. Paul Spiewak and Frank Parks, Jr. were present to represent Century Supply Company. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of January 20, 1992 were presented for approval. The minutes were unanimously approved on a motion by Thomas Borrelli, seconded by Adelaide Thulin; 2 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions. The petitioner, Century Supply Company, seeks special use equity option (Section 7.330.D) to allow continuation of all mansard signs trading off their right to place two (2) additional freestanding signs and 10% of permanent window signage; a 3 foot variation in height (Section 7.305) and an 18 square foot sign area variation (Section 7.315) for a freestanding sign. It was pointed out that Century Supply also needs to seek a request for a setback from the front property line for the proposed freestanding sign to be erected on the same base and pole as the present sign. The present proposed sign would be Y -l" from the inside of the sidewalk, as compared with approximately 6 feet required, therefore, a setback variation of 3 feet will need to be noticed and presented at a future Sign Review Board meeting. It was suggested that the March 16 date be chosen since the petitioner would not be available for the meeting on March 2. Paul Spiewak indicated that Century Supply has spent approximately one-half million dollars yearly on advertising for Century Supply and that the improvements that were made in 1978 has the same architectural appearance that they have tried to give their other stores throughout the Chicago area. He stated that the signage on the mansard roofs, as well as the freestanding sign is consistent with these other store locations, and indicated the signage is necessary to provide information on the various products that they carry for tile and carpet. The staff report suggested an option to help reduce the wall signage which is recognized by staff to be excessive by the standards contained in the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Fritz pointed out in the staff report that one wall sip and one freestanding sip are permitted per street frontage. Since Century Supply is located on a site that has exposure to three major streets, a wall sign on Central, Mount Prospect Road and Rand Road are permitted. With existing signs on each mansard and walls, the sum total of individual wall signs is eighteen (18). Sign Review Board Minutes Page 2 The staff report suggests that an option that offers a compromise on signage, recommends that sign groupings be considered that would eliminate the tertiary signage, such as, inlaids, quarry tile, etc., and for example on Rand Road, keep the main signage which reads "Century Supply Company', and an additional on each mansard, thereby keeping the signs which rgad "tile and carpet" on the building. In much the same fashion, on the Mount Prospect Road and Central Road sides, eliminate signage that has less impact on the passing vehicular traffic. TOTALWI�_U Adelaide T'hulin indicated that the overall impact of the signage on the building and property is "just plain ugly" and acts as a distraction to motorists. Richard Rogers indicated that the overall image is distasteful and presents an image of clutter or hodgepodge arrangement of signage. Hal Predovich indicated that he agrees with the: general comments and indicated that the signage is cluttered, likening it to the Novak and Parker signage on Northwest Highway which is to be changed to a single 'backlit awning with the signage to read simply "Novak and Parker, TV and Appliance." Mr. Borrelli indicated that the mansard signs are not that important and that the freestanding sign and the major sign on three sides of the building is all that is needed. All the Commissioners commented about the negative impact presented by the window signage that adds to the feeling of clutter on the exterior appearance of the business to the public. rid 11 Mr. Fritz suggested that the smallest of the backlit signage panels on the mansard roof be eliminated by taking the signage off and replacing the panel with a decorative design complementing the architecture of the mansard roof. By cutting power to these panels, it would also reduce the impact and allow the eye to focus more directly on the main products of tile and carpet and the name of the business on Rand, Central, and Mount Prospect Road elevations. It was suggested that Century Supply take a look at this option as a possible solution to the non -conforming signs and present this information and their position relative to these changes at the March 16 meeting, at which time the wall signage and freestanding sign will be considered for final action. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m. ' X11 211 11 '01��,Ofient Director Phone: 70e/392-6000 Fax: 708 / 382-6022 AGENDA BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 26, 1992 Trustee's Room, Village Hall 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER MAYOR ROLL CALL GERALD L. FARLEY APPROVAL OF MINUTES TRUSTEES OLD BUSINESS MARK W BUSSE GEORGE A CLOWES A. Update - Broadacre Development TIMOTHY J. CORCORAN - Market Determination UEDFLOROS - Preliminary Project Planning PAUL WM HOEFERT AVANA K WILKE Village of Mount Prospect VILLAGE MANAGER NEW BUSINESS JOHN FULTON DIXON ADJOURNMENT VILLAGE CLERK 100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois SOOE56 CAROL A FIELDS Phone: 70e/392-6000 Fax: 708 / 382-6022 AGENDA BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 26, 1992 Trustee's Room, Village Hall 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER H. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Update - Broadacre Development - Market Determination - Preliminary Project Planning - Process and Timing V. NEW BUSINESS V1. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, January 22, 1992 CALL TO OR A special meeting of the Mount Prospect Business District Development and Redevelop- ment Commission (B.D.D.R.C.) was called to order by Chairman Predovich at 7:35 P.M. on Wednesday, January 22, 1992 at the Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, I�ll�inois. ROLL Members of the Commission present: John Eilering, Keith Youngquist, Bart Keljik, John Metzenthin, and Chairman Hal Predovich. Members absent: Joseph Janisch and Earl Johnson. Also present: Janet Hansen, Executive Director Mount Prospect Chamber; Trustee Paul Hoefert; Fidel Lopez, Broadacre Development Company; Rick Tiller, Daily Herald Reporter and Kenneth Fritz, Economic Development Director. The Commission was saddened to learn that Earl Johnson, Commission member, passed away in the early morning (1/22/92) due to complications arising from heart disease. Chairman Predovich, on behalf of the Commission, wished to express their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Johnson and family on the death of Earl. OLD BUSINESS; w., ; m. = Fidel Lopez, Broadacre Development, discussed the stepped up activity for downtown redevelopment. He indicated that the first crucial step was to conduct an extensive market study of Mount Prospect, especially the downtown area. He indicated that the detailed. market study would be needed to secure financing of any redevelopment, and would help to identify the particular market potential for commercial, retail and residential uses in the community, and more particularly in the downtown area. In this regard, he indicated that Elizabeth Bruce, who has extensive background in market analysis and is currently the Lake Forest marketing manager for Broadacre, would be assigned to Mount Prospect's market study efforts for the next 1-1/2 to 2 months. She will be making contact with brokers, individual businesses, and managers of residential apartment and condominium developments. Mr. Lopez observed that the commercial corridors within Mount Prospect have many drive-in type of establishments and there are only so many of these type of businesses that can be sustained in Mount Prospect's market area. He said that Broadacre's objective is to identify potential markets that may have been overlooked in the area of retail and commercial service uses in addition to identifying the exact need in the residential market. Page 2 Mr. Lopez indicated that the timing is important for undertaking a redevelopment project. He stated that the window of opportunity for financing is improving and the scheduled completion of the Fire/Police Station should present an improved picture regarding financing for the first phase with redevelopment to follow soon after. His initial impression for mix of uses in the first phase of development is 70% to 80% residential, 10% retail, and 10% commercial. He indicated for the Village's part, flexibility in dealing with redevelop- ment will be one of the Village's major contributions toward a successful development. This would come in the form of improved Zoning Ordinance flexibilities that the staff is now undertaking as part of the comprehensive amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Targgi Date� and StM for the. Immediate EuLure Mr. Lopez indicated that Broadacre should be wrapping up the marketing study by the end of March, and at the same time will be setting some target dates for the initial master planning for the first phase of redevelopment in the triangle area. He emphasized that they were looking to promote a pedestrian oriented concept of development and might suggest introducing a new private street as part of the effort to improve vehicular and pedestrian access. He stressed that it would be critical to provide a focal point to the development and that the Commission should be thinking in terms of some type of statuary or fountain that could serve as a object for the focal point in the development. Mr. Lopez spoke of the character of Lake Forest in terms of the scale and proximity of parking for pedestrians. He recognizes the character of Mount Prospect's downtown is in contrast to the development occurring in Arlington Heights and being planned for the City of Des Plaines. It was then discussed that perhaps another visit to Lake Forest with Broadacre Development Company arranging for a tour of the developments in which they have been involved in Lake Forest would be timely. They would emphasize the marketing and redevelopment detail of this work. It was suggested that the dates of Saturday, March 28, and an alternative date of Saturday, April 4, be considered for such a trip to Lake Forest. Arrangements are to be finalized with Broadacre. It is the intention to have representatives of the B.D.D.R.C., Village Board and Chamber's Downtown Business Council involved in this visit. Mr. Fritz gave an update with regard to the facades being currently underway. He stated that the awning has been delayed for Sophie's Polish Deli but should be in place within the next few weeks. The awning designs for both Mount Prospect Chop Suey and Novak and Parker are being finalized with work to begin within the next several months. 10 Mr. Predovich reported on the Plan Commission meeting that he attended regarding the grade crossing at Maple Street indicating that there were people in the audience regarding, the widening of Maple Street from Northwest Highway North to Central. He indicated that the neighbors were concerned about the impact of the street widening as it related to Page 3 increased traffic on the street, etc. He once again stated the interest of B.D.D.R.C. to approach the changes in circulation plan and parking on a comprehensive basis. He indicated that the redevelopment plans that are being pursued by Broadacre in the triangle, would have a significant impact on the rest of the downtown area. Eventually, the 1976 Downtown Plan would need to be comprehensively amended. He, therefore, indicated that any changes to the general statement regarding the downtown in the Comprehensive Plan might be premature at this point, and should be postponed until a more detailed study of the changes to the downtown plan can be brought forward as a recommendation by the B.D.D.R.C. to the Village Board and Plan Commission. The next meeting of B.D.D.R.C. is scheduled for Wednesday February 26, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m. es ct ly submitte -s ct Kenneth H. Fritz, Econofticlevelopmen ector Phone: 708 / 392-6000 Fax: 70e / 392-e022 AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Regular Meeting February 27, 1992 7:30 P. M. Senior Citizen Center 50 South Emerson Street ZBA-7-V--22, FxA E. Cady, 215 South Elm Strggi A variation from the provisions of Section 14.102.B.3. and 4. to allow a storage shed of 560 square feet rather than the maximum 120 square feet; and a height of 12 ft. rather than the permitted 1U ft. Village Board action is required for this case. ZBA-8-V-92, Steve MudraL 2005 Euclid Avenue Variation from the provisions of Section 14.102.B.3. and 4. to allow a storage shed of 216 square feet rather than 120 square feet; and a height of 11.5 ft. rather than 10 ft. Village Board action is required for this request. ZBA-9-"2, Sgmar Home, ftflders, 2320 )f� incoln, NWC of HlIckely and Lincol A map amendment or rezoning from the existing R -X Single Family Residence District to an R-1 Single Family Residence District of Mount Prospect Zoning Ordinance to allow a three -lot subdivision meeting all R-1 District standards. Village Board action is required for this case. Z" I O."L Wiliam and Janice Scott, $07 Go -Wand -o -Averm Variation of Section 14.1102.0 to the reduce 25 ft. required rear yard to 14'-4" to allow the construction of a room addition. Village Board action is required for this case. MAYOR GERAt 0 L F4RI-r Y TRUSTEES MARK W BUSSE 'FOR CT A CLOWES C WJ. CORCORAN L EOP ORCS PAUL WM HO E F E"� R T IRVAMA K WILK5 Village of fount Prospect VILL Ar V MANAGER JOHN FLI LI_ ON CIXDN VILLAGE CLERK 100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 CAROL A FIELDS Phone: 708 / 392-6000 Fax: 70e / 392-e022 AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Regular Meeting February 27, 1992 7:30 P. M. Senior Citizen Center 50 South Emerson Street ZBA-7-V--22, FxA E. Cady, 215 South Elm Strggi A variation from the provisions of Section 14.102.B.3. and 4. to allow a storage shed of 560 square feet rather than the maximum 120 square feet; and a height of 12 ft. rather than the permitted 1U ft. Village Board action is required for this case. ZBA-8-V-92, Steve MudraL 2005 Euclid Avenue Variation from the provisions of Section 14.102.B.3. and 4. to allow a storage shed of 216 square feet rather than 120 square feet; and a height of 11.5 ft. rather than 10 ft. Village Board action is required for this request. ZBA-9-"2, Sgmar Home, ftflders, 2320 )f� incoln, NWC of HlIckely and Lincol A map amendment or rezoning from the existing R -X Single Family Residence District to an R-1 Single Family Residence District of Mount Prospect Zoning Ordinance to allow a three -lot subdivision meeting all R-1 District standards. Village Board action is required for this case. Z" I O."L Wiliam and Janice Scott, $07 Go -Wand -o -Averm Variation of Section 14.1102.0 to the reduce 25 ft. required rear yard to 14'-4" to allow the construction of a room addition. Village Board action is required for this case. Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Page 2 ZpA-11-y-92. zpA-12-aU-9Z. J.Qhn T, and -Kathy A, Judd 401 OjibW-a Trail The petitioners are requesting the following in order to construct a room addition: 1. Variation of Section 14.1002A to reduce the 40' required front yard to 28'2", and to allow a 34% lot coverage in a required front yard rather than the maximum of 25%. 2. Variation of Section 14.115.A to allow a circular driveway and variation of Section 14.115.0 to allow a 34' wide driveway rather than 21 ft. 3. A Special Use per Section 14.1001.C.6 to allow a garage designed to house more than 2 motor vehicles. Village Board action is required for all requests. NOTE: In all cases where the Zoning Board of Appeals is final, a fifteen (15) day period is provided for anyone wishing to appeal their decision. No permit will be issued until this period has elapsed.