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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/2011 COW Minutes COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES April 12, 2011 I.CALL TO ORDER–ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:58p.m. in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, by Mayor Irvana Wilks. Present at the meeting were TrusteesPaul Hoefert, Arlene Juracek, John Korn, John Matuszak, Steven Politand Michael Zadel.Staff present includedVillage Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Community Development DirectorWilliam Cooney, Senior PlannerClare O’Shea and Development Planner Consuelo Andrade. II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES FORSPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 25 , 2011 Motion made by Trustee Hoefert seconded by Trustee Matuszak.Minutes were approved. III.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None IV.ANNEXATION STUDY Village Manager Michael Janonis stated that staff has been working on this information for the past several years and keeping an updated list of information regarding possible annexation areas. He stated this discussion is not specifically intended to target any particular area but justa general overview of apossible cost benefit review that would be undertaken prior to moving forward in all cases. He stated that some of the information that is presented tonight has been presented before but is now been updated in this format. Senior Planner Clare O’Shea spoke. She provided general annexation information about the process to annex property. She stated there are six methods to annex property including voluntary/involuntary and court supervised/unsupervised. She highlighted the information presented regarding annexation in the 2007 Comprehensive Plan. She stated the last annexation study undertaken by staff was in 2006, where only three areas were reviewed. The discussion tonight includes four areas in addition to projected expenses and revenues that could be achieved from the annexation and annual revenues and onetimeexpenses. FOREST RIVER AREA: Includes 137 acresof single family homes. The anticipated costs would be approximately$14 million with annual expense $646,000with projected revenue of $353,000. The majority of the expense is to bring the streets up to Mount Prospect standards. This also would be expensive for drainage upgrades necessary. General comments from the Village Board members included the following items. It was noted that Mount Prospect should be competitive in determining areas that should be brought into the community. It was also noted that there may be significant infrastructure improvement costs which wouldhave to not burden the majority of the community but still benefit the area under consideration. There was also a discussion that this area may need to have flood control issues resolved and options for contemplating such improvements. 4/12/11 Committee of the Whole Page 1of 4 It was noted that the revenue that could be generated from control of this area does seem to support the services necessary for the area. Village Manager Janonis stated the Village Board would need to continue the discussion to determine the strategy orground rules to consider as factors to bring this area into the community. In the past the County has expressed interest in bringing various County roads up to standards and then transferring those roadsthrough a jurisdictional transfer. He statedthat this method while not being undertaken to his knowledge currently in terms to infrastructure improvementsbeyond roads it would make sense if sucha program was availablein this area for drainage improvements and then transferred to the Village.That way the Village could avoid the one time capital expense of installation to minimize the flooding in this area. UNITED AIRLINES PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS: This areais approximately 250 acres of multi-family and residential with some significant buildings on the United Airlines property itself. It isestimated that there would be a onetime expense of approximately $1.6 million with an ongoing expense of $196,000 with annual revenues of approximately $974,000. Most of the expense related to this area is the run out necessary forrepayment to the Elk Grove Township Fire Protection District as requiredby law, but not specifically totaled in these estimates. General comments from the Village Board members include the following items: It wasnoted that there would be a need to reduce the overall annexedarea through obtaining smaller portionssurrounding theUnited Airlines property prior to trying to bring that piece in. It was also noted that if the property were to be redeveloped it would make much more sense to be redeveloped under the Village than the County regulations. Community Development Director William Cooney stated the United Airlines property itself is 70 acres and obviously there would be need to have discussions about its future use once that time is at hand. Itwas noted that the run outcosts for the Elk Grove Fire Protection District were not included in the annual costs estimates butfeel that run out cost over a five year period could be significant and make the potential revenue generated from this site minimal until that run out period is concluded. It was also noted that the Village Board is interested in reviewing and being involved in the discussion regarding this property and surrounding properties as development opportunities arise. OAKTON ROAD CORRIDOR: This area is approximately91 acres with anestimated one time cost of $3.1 million with annual expensesof $267,000 withpotential revenue of $646,000. This area is primarily industrial and commercial space plus a mobile home park. General comments from the Village Board members include the following items: It was noted that this area may have potential development appeal when the Western Bypass and the full Route 83 Interchange is constructed. It was also noted that the Village would also need to be involved in possible options to control the development process for these propertiesanyway. LYNN COURT: This area is approximately 1.8 acres consisting entirely of townhomes. The projected expense would be approximately $2,200 annually with potential revenue of $16,412. It was also noted that there would be a need to confirm the water supplier for this area whether it was a private supply or Village. 4/12/11 Committee of the Whole Page 2of 4 H:\VILM\Cow\2011\MINUTES\COW Minutes 4-12-11.docx Resident Jan Kent -Briarwood Drive spoke.She statedthe area was annexed in approximately 1974and this area was left out although she is not exactly sure why but it does seem to make sense for it to be brought in at this time for better control of activities in that area. Village Manager Janonis noted that it does make sense to consider the annexation of this area due to its size and the expense impact. He stated staff could undertake preliminary discussions after the budget process is completed later this year. V.NORTHWEST HIGHWAY CORRIDOR STUDY Consuelo Andrade spoke. She stated this is a mixed use area with three distinct segments of the East, Downtown and West. She provided an outline of the process to create the plan and included a public open house and meetings with interested parties and property owners along this corridor. She said the vacancy rate in this area is higher than most other areas in the community primarily because of the limitations on parking and the building styles. She stated the number of issues that were identifiedare the visibility, land uses, occupancy, building conditions, traffic congestion, circulation, infrastructure and parking. She stated in order to create a self sustaining economically viable area some improvements would be necessary including defining strategies to achieve the goals to fill these properties. It was also noted that some of these properties have undervalued rents primarily because of these limitations. She stated the next steps after this preliminary presentation would be to bring the study beforethe Planning and Zoning Commission with any recommendations or modifications recommended to the Village Board for final discussion before being added to the Comprehensive Plan. General comments from the Village Board members include the following items: It was noted that this was very good information in the report and it was also noted that this area provides a market niche based on the rents currently collected. It was also noted that there was value in the specific objectives and strategies outlined in the plan. It was noted that the study does include the need for some water service upgrades based on the change of uses. A question regarding the traffic signaltiming at Emerson and Northwest Highway and the impact of that signalontraffic flow. It was suggested that that signalmay be altered or removed in order to improve traffic flow along Northwest Highway. This was a general suggestion for staff to consider. It was also noted that there may be a need to review the business sign ordinance since this is aunique area andthat special dispensation may be necessary to improve the visibility of the businesses along this area. It was also suggested that this area be connected in terms of viability needs to the properties along Central and Northwest Highway just across the tracks. It was finally noted too that because of the properties being so narrow along the Highway the redevelopment potential is pretty limited without significant consolidation of properties. William Cooney stated that the Village Board comments will be provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their input also. 4/12/11 Committee of the Whole Page 3of 4 H:\VILM\Cow\2011\MINUTES\COW Minutes 4-12-11.docx VI.VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT No Report VII.ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Hoefert voiced a concern about the cost of fire sprinkler installation due to change of uses in businesses and the need for water service upgrades in residential sprinkler installation expense. It was also stated that a wrap upof the traffic study would be very valuable and felt that much of the information presented during thediscussions with the Village Board provided good public information. Trustee Korn stated that the Sister Cities Commission was having a Pot-Luck fundraising dinner on April 14 and all areinvited. VIII.ADJOURNAMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:58p.m. DAVID STRAHL Assistant Village Manager 4/12/11 Committee of the Whole Page 4of 4 H:\VILM\Cow\2011\MINUTES\COW Minutes 4-12-11.docx