HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/27/2000 ZBA minutes 05-2000 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CASE NO. ZBA-05-2000 Hearing Date: July 27, 2000
PETITIONER: Village of Mount Prospect
PUBLICATION DATE: July 12, 2000 DAILY HERALD
REQUEST: Text Amendments to the CR Conservation Recreation Zoning District
MEMBERS PRESENT: Merrill Cotten
Leo Floros
Elizabeth Luxem
Richard Rogers
K¢ith Youngquist
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
MEM2BERS ABSENT: None
STAFF.MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Blue, AICP, Deputy Director of C?mmunity Development
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
INTERESTED PARTI]~S: None
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Minutes of the June 22, 2000 meeting were
approved, Merrill Cotten and Richard Rogers abstained from voting. At 7:35, Ms. Juracek opened Case ZBA-05-
2000, proposed Text Amendments to the CR Conservation Recreation Zoning District, and stated that the Village
Board's decision is final for this case.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, stated that public notice had been given, and introduced the staff memorandum for the
item, Text Ayaendments to the CR Conservation Recreation Zoning District. She explained that this text amendment
had been heard by the ZBA prior to another text amendment that changed the noticing requirements for public
hearings. This case has been re-noticed according to those requirements and is being submitted for the ZBA's review.
Ms. Connolly then summarized the text amendment, and noted that local Park Districts had input on the CR District.
When originally dra~ed in 1993, the CR District section did not take into consideration the existing equipment and
structures, which made it difficult for Park Districts to meet required setbacks. The text amendment clarifies and
reorganizes structure definitions, addresses permitted uses, and creates Conditional Uses for lighted ball fields. The lot
coverage requirement is not changed and building height limit is not changed. It makes provision for other structures.
i.e., light poles, backstops, etc., to be up to 60' in height. Permitted obstructions include bike paths, sidewalks, jogging
trails, and similar facilities up to 10' in width (which is wider than current code requirements). The proposed
amendments apply to alt CR parcels and are consistent with the purpose of the CR District. It minimizes existing non-
conformities and does not create new non-conformities. The proposed changes meet standards for text amendment.
therefore staff recommends approval.
Arlene Juracek asked if this Text Amendment contained any changes from the previous proposal. Ms. Connolly said
no, there had been discussion about the 10' sideyard setback by the Village Board and that staff reviewed possible
changes and discussed then with Park District representatives. She said it is staffs understanding that ball fields are
built after internal review by the Park District to have no impact on adjacent properties. Ms. Connolly said there are
no plans to change existing parks and ball fields.
Ms. Juracek asked if Zoning Board members had questions for Judy. She also asked if any audience members had
come to address the Board in this mat~er.
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At 7:40, Richard Rogers made a motion to recommend approval for the proposed Text Amendments. Elizabet'
Luxem seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cotten, Floros, Luxem, Rogers, Youngquist, and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 6-0.
At 10:06 p.m., Merrill Cotten made motion to adjou~, seconded by Keith Youngquist. The motion was approved by a
voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
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