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MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION
December 6, 2000
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Michael
Zadel at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Michael Zadel, Chairman
Gary Grouwinkel
Edwin Janus
Bill Reddy
Matt Sledz
Carol Tortorello
Absent: Antoinette Astreides
Village Staff Present: Michael Blue, AICP, Deputy Director Community Development
Judy Counolly AICP, Senior Planner
Nicole Roberts, Neighborhood Planner
Others in Attendance: Nicholas Peppers, Storino, Ramello & Durkin
Dave Johnson, Engineering Resources & Associates
James Spinola, CIB Bank
John Bean, CIB Bank
Jim Beny, CIB Bank
Charles Smith, Arete 3 Ltd
Chairman Zadel opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and asked if there were any objections to reviewing the
plat before approving the minutes. As there were none, Chairman Zadel asked staff to present the first
case, PC-08-2000.
NEW BUSINESS:
PC-08-2000/CIB BANK'S db DRIVE RESUBDIVISION/500 db DRIVE
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, introduced the case, CIB Bank's db Drive Resubdivision. She said that
the petitioner would like to construct a new office building behind the existing CIB Bank. In order to do
so, the existing lot of record must be subdivided to create two separate lots of record. She said that the
petitioner is not seeking relief from Development Code requirements or the Zoning Ordinance. She said
that the proposal meets all Village codes and that the shared parking cross-access easement was recorded
to ensure that Lot 2 met lot coverage and parking requirements. Ms. Connolly said that the plat was
prepared according to Development Code requirements and that staff recommends approval of the
request.
Chairman Zadel asked representatives of the petitioner if they wanted to add to staff's summary.
Nicholas Peppers, attorney for CIB Bank, said that the request was very straightforward and added that all
Village codes would be met, including storm water detention. He asked if Plan Commission members
had any questions for him or representatives of the petitioner.
After reviewing the site plan and plat, Plan Commission noted that there was nothing unusual about the
request and that they appreciated the petitioner designing the site in a manner that met storm water
requirements. The petitioner clarified that the easement along the north lot line was designed to convey
storm water from Lot 2 to the detention basin along Elmhurst Road.
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Chairman Zadel asked if there were any other questions or discussion. As there was none, Gary
Gruuwinkel moved to approve the CIB Bank's db Drive resubdivision and Ed Janus seconded the motion.
The plat was approved 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Zadel asked for comments or changes to the minutes from July 19, 2000. Carol Tortorello
moved to approve the minutes and Mr. Grouwinkel seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0.
SUBDIVISIONS:
NONE
OLD BUSINESS:
NONE
COMMENTS AND OTHER BUSINESS:
Chairman Zadel announced that he was running for Village Board for a Trustee position and that Mr.
Grouwinkel was running for the Park District Board. Mr. Grouwinkel confirmed that the Park District
meetings would not conflict with Plan Commission meetings and that he would like to continue with his
Plan Commission duties.
Chairman Zadel asked for an update on CDBG activities since Nicole Roberts took the Neighborhood
Planner position. Mike Blue introduced Nicole Roberts and summarized the Village's interactions with
HUD and changes to the CDBG program since SePtember. He reviewed the Lead-Based Paint
Abatement requirements and how the Village could meet HUD's requirements without residents incurring
additional costs. Mr. Blue discussed HUD's requirements on how to spend money with respect to
Program Income, possible Low-Mod projects, and limits on funding Public Service Programs. There was
general discussion on upcoming Plan Commission meetings and how the Commission would be involved
in changes to the CDBG program in order to spend the grant funds according to HUD's timeliness
requirements.
Matt Sledz said that he would like to discuss a newspaper article that he read about residential
redevelopment trends occurring in the Village. There was discussion about limiting new development,
second story additions, and the possibility of establishing an Appearance Review Committee and a
Historical Preservation District near downtown. Plan Commission discussed the benefits of people
reinvesting in their homes and the effect on the neighborhood. There was discussion about text
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, which establish a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) requirement and how
the FAR and lot coverage limit would help guide new development and redevelopments in the Village.
Gary Grouwinkel moved to adjourn the meeting and Carol Tortorello seconded the motion. The motion
carded 6-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Michael Blue, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
Judy Connolly AICP, Senior Planner
Nicole Roberts, Neighborhood Planner
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