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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/2011 P&Z Minutes 15-11 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-15-11 Hearing Date: July 28, 2011 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1500 W. Central Road (Melas Park) PETITIONER : Louis Ennesser, Mt. Prospect Park District PUBLICATION DATE: June 8, 2011 PIN NUMBERS: 03-33-300-077, -076, -056, & 03-33-408-004 REQUESTS: 1) Conditional Use for a lighted driving range and lighted football/soccer fields 2) Variation to decrease the required building setbacks 3) Variation to increase the height of light standard MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Rogers, Chair William Beattie Joseph Donnelly Leo Floros Theo Foggy Ronald Roberts Keith Youngquist MEMBER ABSENT: None STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Consuelo Andrade, Development Review Planner Brian Simmons, Deputy Director of Community Development INTERESTED PARTIES : Lou Ennesser, Walt Cook, Gary Gilmer, Tom Diltz, Robert Blaisdell, Jim Solazzo, Steve Burger, Lynn Berry, Nancy Daly, Michaele Skowron, Nancy Weinand, Monica Cantu, Jack Smorczewski, Peter Konar, Rick Kaempfer, Sonja Nilsen Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:33p.m. Mr. Floros made a motion, seconded by Mr. Donnelly to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2011 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting; the minutes were approved 5-0 with Mr. Roberts and Mr. Foggy abstaining. Chairman Rogers explained that the June 23, 2011 Planning & Zoning Meeting was continued to the July 28, 2011 meeting because Village Hall lost power due to a confirmed tornado that struck the Village. Chairman Rogers expressed his appreciation and gratitude towards the public servants of the community for their efforts with cleaning up the Village after the storm. After hearing two (2) previous cases, Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-15-11, 1500 W. Central Road, at 8:28 p.m. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner is requesting Conditional Use approval for a lighted driving range and football/soccer fields, and Variations to decrease the building setbacks and increase the height of light standards. Ms. Andrade said the Subject Property is located on the north side of Central Road, between Busse Road and Kenilworth Avenue, and contains a park with related improvements. The specific project area is located on the east half of the park, and contains a detention basin and football and soccer fields. The Subject Property is zoned CR Conservation Recreation and is bordered by the RA Single Family Residential district to the east, I1 Limited Industrial to the west, CR Conservation Recreation and R1 Single Family Residential to the south, and industrial uses in Arlington Heights to the north. The Subject Property is owned by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-15-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 1 of 9 District (MWRD), but is leased to the Village of Mount Prospect, who subsequently leases the land to the Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights Park Districts. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner proposed to construct a driving range over the existing detention pond and install light standards on the existing football/soccer fields and the new driving range. The overall recreational plan for Melas Park, as approved by the Village of Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect Park District, and the Arlington Heights Park District on April 16, 1991, allowed for the lighted athletic fields and a golf driving range. The Village Zoning Ordinance requires Conditional Use approval for the proposed light standards. Ms. Andrade said the Petitioner’s site plan indicated the driving range would include six (6) target greens and a new control building located along the west property line. The building would be setback four (4) feet from the west property line, when Village Code requires a fifteen (15) foot building setback. The Petitioner was seeking a Variation to allow a four (4) foot setback along the west property line. Ms. Andrade stated per the Petitioner’s application, the control building would distribute golf balls and club rentals. In addition, the building would be used for storage of equipment and supplies necessary to maintain the driving range. Ms. Andrade said six (6) light standards would be located to light the existing football/soccer fields and six (6) light standards would be located around the driving range. The light standards would measure seventy (70) feet tall, which exceed the Village Code’s maximum thirty (30) foot height limitation. The Petitioner was seeking a Variation to increase the height of the light standards from thirty (30) feet to seventy (70) feet. Per the Petitioner, the light standards would be turned off no later than 10:30 p.m. The Petitioner noted that the lights would be programmed to turn on and off via remote control. Ms. Andrade showed a slide that represented a recreational facility with light standards and illustrated the extent of how much light would spill out. She referenced a picture that illustrated the light standards would have minimal illumination in the opposite direction from the where the lights would be directed. Ms. Andrade showed images that illustrated the front and side views of the proposed light standards. The light standards would include poles with four (4), five (5), and six (6) luminaries and would comply with the Village Code requirement of full cutoff design. Ms. Andrade stated the standards for Conditional Uses are listed in the Zoning Ordinance and include specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. These findings include:  The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare;  The Conditional Use will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties;  And that adequate provision for utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on Village streets are provided. Ms. Andrade said the Petitioner’s information demonstrated that lighted athletic fields and a golf driving range have been part of the master plans for Melas Park as referenced in the overall recreational plan that was approved by the Village of Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect Park District, and the Arlington Heights Park District in 1991. The proposed lighting has been designed to be full cutoff and would be directed away from the residential properties as much as possible. The proposed lighted football/soccer fields and driving range would be in compliance with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan. Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-15-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 2 of 9 Ms. Andrade stated the standards for a Variation are listed in Section 14.203 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include seven specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Variation. The summary of these findings include:  A hardship due to the physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of a specific property not generally applicable to other properties in the same zoning district and not created by any person presently having an interest in the property;  Lack of desire to increase financial gain; and  Protection of the public welfare, other property, and neighborhood character Ms. Andrade said the Petitioner was seeking a Variation to allow seventy (70) foot light standards and a four (4) foot building setback to the west property line. The additional height would allow the Petitioner to install fewer lights poles, thus minimizing the impact on the adjacent properties. The light standards would be keeping with the character of the park’s existing facilities as there are lighted soccer fields with sixty (60) foot light standards. The Village approved a Variation allowing sixty (60) foot light standards in 2003. Ms. Andrade stated based on the findings, Staff recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the motions listed in the Staff Report. Mr. Foggy asked what would happen with the existing path. Ms. Andrade stated that the existing path would be preserved around the driving range with no protection. Mr. Youngquist questioned if there was a fence proposed. Ms. Andrade answered the proposal did not include a fence along the east property line or path. She stated that the Petitioner could answer the Commissioners’ questions in further detail. Mr. Beattie asked what the length was of the light standards for the Arlington Heights ball fields. Ms. Andrade said the Village Board previously approved sixty (60) foot light poles. The proposal for the Subject Case was for seventy (70) foot light poles for both the soccer/football fields and the driving range. Chairman Rogers swore in Lou Ennesser, Director of Parks and Planning for the Mount Prospect Park District. Mr. Ennesser discussed the ownership of Melas Park. The original lease was drafted in 1981 and it identified the park for recreational purposes. Mr. Ennesser stated in the 1980s, the Village of Mount Prospect along with both Park Districts drafted a Master Plan for Melas Park that called for lit ball fields, playgrounds, parking lots, recreational paths, and a driving range. The Master Plan was an exhibit included when the Melas Park lease was extended in 1991. Mr. Ennesser said that the Park District is now in the financial position to add the lights and driving range according the Master Plan. He discussed the history and development of the park and where it stands today. Mr. Ennesser said there are a total of five (5) premium soccer/football fields that serve all age groups at Melas Park. There are two (2) regulation sized fields, one (1) intermediate field, and two (2) smaller fields. Mr. Ennesser stated that the driving range would be built within the detention basin on the northeast corner of the site. The driving range would consist of approximately thirty (30) driving tees with a training area. The golfers would be driving from west to east at target areas throughout the range. It is approximately 300 yards from the tees to the recreational path; the path would not be modified at all. Mr. Ennesser stated that he believed netting would be needed; but a decision has not been made due to the consultant reviewing MWRD’s requirements on the site for netting. The drawings that were submitted to the Village were preliminary; nothing has been finalized for the project. Mr. Ennesser discussed the Variation request to the side yard for the control building. He stated that the control building would run along the line that separates the two (2) park districts, but that line is not the property line. He said there is no effect on either side of the line as it is park districts on both sides. Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-15-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 3 of 9 Mr. Ennesser stated the Park District has proposed to illuminate the two (2) larger fields along with the driving range. The soccer/football fields would have seventy (70) foot light standards on six (6) poles. He said the seventy (70) foot height was chosen because it is the optimum height for light on the fields only. If the lights were lower than seventy (70) feet, then the lights would need to be angled and this would create a glare and spillage from the lights. Mr. Ennesser said anything higher than seventy (70) feet would be a waste. At the driving range, there would be two sixty (60) foot light standards at the tee and then four (4) seventy (70) foot light standards along the range. Mr. Ennesser said that Arlington Heights has sixteen (16) light standards on their side of Melas Park. Mr. Ennesser stated that football would be played in the fall while soccer would be played in the spring. The driving range would most likely follow the golf course hours opening in mid-March to April and closing in late November. Mr. Ennesser discussed the hours of operation. The games would be scheduled to end by 9:45 p.m.; this would allow any tied games to finish up by 10:00 p.m. when the eastern facing lights would shut off. The remaining lights would be turned off at 10:30 p.m. after the Park District attendant has secured and closed the site. The driving range would follow the same schedule as the athletic fields. Mr. Beattie asked who would be playing soccer and football until 10:00 p.m. Chairman Rogers swore in Walt Cook from the Mount Prospect Park District, 1000 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Cook said the Mount Prospect Recreation League, Green and White Soccer, and Mount Prospect Football would be utilizing the fields. Mr. Foggy confirmed that the fields would only be used by the clubs and activities mentioned. Chairman Rogers swore in Gary Gilmer, 106 N. Kenilworth, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Gilmer stated that his residence backs up to the athletic fields and his property is located approximately fifty (50) yards from one of the proposed light standards. He understood the Park District’s request for the lights, but could not support it due to the impact that it would have on the adjacent neighborhood, the impact on the quality of life, and financial impact on the property values. Mr. Gilmer said the seventy (70) foot light standards would be an eyesore and would alter the character of the neighborhood. He stated the lights would bring in additional traffic, noise, and parking issues to the neighborhood. Mr. Gilmer said that these issues already exist during game days. Mr. Gilmer discussed and highlighted the financial impact that the proposed lights would have on his property and its value. He provided the Planning and Zoning Commission a handout that explained his numbers: the purchase price of his home, the current market value, and the potential decrease due to the lights. Mr. Gilmer referenced an economic impact study of lighting a football field in Arlington, Virginia. Mr. Gilmer believed that the Park District did not provide sufficient information on how the lights would impact the adjacent neighborhood. Chairman Rogers confirmed with Mr. Gilmer that patrons of the park were currently cutting through the properties on the west side of Kenilworth. Mr. Roberts said that living near a park may actually add value to a property. He believed that the Park District should provide evidence how the park impacts the adjacent neighborhood. Mr. Roberts stated that Mr. Gilmer would need to offset any deduction the proposed lights may have on the neighboring properties with the addition in value that park may offer. There was general discussion on the current hours of operation for both sides of Melas Park. Mr. Floros asked Mr. Gilmer if he appeared before the Park District Board. Mr. Gilmer said he has not, the first time he found out about this case was when he received the legal notice and attended the informational meeting Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-15-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 4 of 9 with the Park District. Mr. Gilmer stated that the zoning rules are the only thing that protects him from the Park District. There was general discussion regarding the zoning rules and the proposed light standards. Mr. Simmons stated a Conditional Use would be required to light any athletic field. The maximum height permitted would be thirty (30) feet by Village Code. Mr. Simmons stated there are two (2) Variation requests before the Commission. The first was for the proposed height of the light standards of seventy (70) feet and the second is for a building setback related to the driving range control building. Mr. Donnelly confirmed that the Park District could light the path (within levels allowed by Code) around the park without zoning approval. Chairman Rogers said that the Planning and Zoning Commission did receive letters from residents stating that they did not want the lights. Mr. Gilmer stated that twenty-five (25) of twenty-seven (27) residents on North Kenilworth did submit a letter of opposition to the Commission; two (2) neighbors said they did not have enough information. Mr. Beattie asked if there was any discussion amongst the neighbors to request the proposed lights be turned off earlier in the evening. Mr. Gilmer stated that he could not speak for his neighbors, but an earlier time off may change things slightly. Mr. Gilmer reiterated the financial impact the lights could have. There was general discussion regarding the items that were up for zoning approval. It was confirmed by Staff that the proposed case was to light the existing fields and the new driving range, the height of the light standards, and the setbacks for the control building at the range. Even though the driving range does not currently exist, it is a permitted use for the Subject Property. There was further discussion regarding the setback for the proposed control building. Chairman Rogers wanted to clarify an earlier point and stated that letters have also been received in support of the driving range and light standards. Mr. Beattie wanted to clarify that many of the letters that were received in opposition of the Subject Case were against the use of the driving range, not for the proposed lights at Melas Park. The driving range is a permitted use and not under the Planning & Zoning Commission’s jurisdiction. Mr. Ennesser confirmed that Melas Park closes at 11:00 p.m.; as do all of the Park District’s other community parks. He discussed that if the lights were approved, it may alleviate the parking issues since so many events would not be scheduled on Saturday and Sundays only. Mr. Ennesser stated that the Village is working with MWRD on possibly constructing a salt dome at Melas Park; there has been discussion about extending the main road with parking on both sides to the proposed salt dome. Mr. Ennesser believed that Mr. Gilmer’s numbers on property values were unsubstantiated. He said that he has spoken to realtors who stated that living next to a park is a wash on property values. Mr. Ennesser stated that the proposed lights have been in discussion since 1991 and the Park District is doing the best it can to minimize any adverse affect on the adjacent property owners. He said that the Park District has already made some compromises to the proposed lights by turning them off earlier than what they originally proposed. There was discussion regarding the petition that was submitted in support of the project. Mr. Ennesser confirmed that the petition was in support of the lights at Melas Park and the proposed driving range; it was not exclusive to the driving range only. Mr. Ennesser stated that technology has evolved in regards to light standards and the proposed lights would be even more efficient that those constructed on the Arlington Heights side of Melas Park in 2003. Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-15-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 5 of 9 Chairman Rogers asked the Petitioner if the Park District could help alleviate the parking of patrons along Kenilworth and cutting to the park. Mr. Ennesser stated that the Park District could encourage patrons not to park in the adjacent neighborhood, but believed it would be up to the Village for enforcement. Mr. Beattie asked if the Park District considered turning off the lights earlier than 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. There was general discussion regarding turning off the proposed lights at different times. Mr. Ennesser said that the Park District would need to meet internally to discuss a potential earlier time to turn off the proposed lights. Mr. Donnelly asked if the Park District’s lease has been extended. Mr. Ennesser stated that the salt dome discussion changed the character of the lease. MWRD needed more time to research the salt dome, so the lease has been extended on the Subject Property for just one (1) year. Mr. Donnelly asked what entity would be using the salt dome. Mr. Ennesser said that the Village of Mount Prospect, Village of Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect Park District and Arlington Heights Park District would all share the salt dome. Mr. Floros confirmed with the Petitioner that the Park District lights the fields at Meadows Park and other facilities in Mount Prospect and Des Plaines. Mr. Ennesser stated that the Park District has been a good neighbor and rarely received any complaints about lights at its other parks. Mr. Gilmer reaffirmed his position that the Park District has not provided any fact based evidence in regards to their zoning requests. Chairman Rogers swore in Tom Diltz, 120 N. Kenilworth. Mr. Diltz discussed how he bought his home because of the park. He stated that the Park District proposed to install a driving range with lights approximately fifteen (15) years ago and it failed. Mr. Diltz said that he sees the lights at the Arlington Heights Park District’s fields and was in opposition for lighting the football/soccer fields near his home. He stated that he would be in support if the Park District was interested in lighting the recreational path. Chairman Rogers swore in Robert Blaisdell, 104 N. Kenilworth, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Blaisdell stated that the adjacent neighborhood does receive a lot of traffic for the park, but his major concern was with the additional noise that would be added into the evening. He said proposed lights would affect the overall neighborhood character. Mr. Blaisdell believed the request for doubling the height Variance was drastic. Mr. Beattie asked Mr. Blaisdell if his concern was the lights in general or the height of the lights. Mr. Blaisdell stated that he was against the entire proposal, but could come to more of an agreement if the lights were turned off earlier. Chairman Rogers swore in Jim Solazzo, 10 N. Kenilworth, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Solazzo stated that by having football/soccer games in the evening would not alleviate parking due to evening events at the Arlington Height Park District’s fields. He said a golf range was not needed at the Subject Property. Chairman Rogers swore in Steve Burger, 116 N. Kenilworth, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Burger said that Melas Park is no longer a park; it is now classified by the Park District as an athletic complex. He stated that since the Park District made improvements on the athletic fields, he believed there were less games being played and more games could be scheduled during the daytime hours. Mr. Burger stated his overall objection to the lights because it would affect the adjacent neighborhood. Chairman Rogers swore in Lynn Berry, 209 E. Hiawatha, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Berry said she is an avid golfer and believed there are several other driving ranges and golf courses in the area. She discussed how the community has changed and evolved over several years. Ms. Berry believed it would be in the best interest of the Park District to review and update its Master Plan to 2011 before having the Village Board vote on the proposed zoning items. Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-15-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 6 of 9 Chairman Rogers swore in Nancy Daly, 121 N. Kenilworth, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Daly said her concerns were with cars being parked on Kenilworth in the evening by those who are utilizing the football/soccer fields at Melas Park. She objected to the lights and believed the additional traffic in the evening would create a safety hazard on Kenilworth. Chairman Rogers swore in Michaele Skowron, 1404 W. Busse Ave., Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Skowron stated she understood the Park District’s request to utilize Melas Park to its full capabilities. She said more activity at the park creates more noise to spill over into the adjacent neighborhoods. Ms. Skowron stated she understood that light would not glare or spill into the residential yards; she said neighbors would still see the light projected on the proposed fields. Ms. Skowron said the Planning and Zoning Commission could create a condition on when the lights could be turned off by. She stated that when the Arlington Heights Park District went before the Zoning Board for its lighted ball fields, their argument was that their lights were next to commercial properties, not residential. Chairman Rogers swore in Nancy Weinand, 118 N. Kenilworth, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Weinand stated that the proposed lights would change the character of the neighborhood. She said that residents of Mount Prospect could not use a majority of the park since it is fenced in and locked. Ms. Weinand discussed the enforcement of parking during the Fourth of July. She also questioned why the Park District did not discuss the costs of the proposed project and thought the Park District proposed earlier hours for the lights. Chairman Rogers swore in Monica Cantu, 218 N. Russel St., Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Cantu stated that she was involved with the youth travel soccer program and discussed the need for the proposed lights. She said the Park District’s facilities were limited and she was concerned if the lights were not approved, many of the programs could be eliminated. Chairman Rogers swore in Jack Smorczewski, 15 N. Kenilworth, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Smorczewski questioned the zoning process. Chairman Rogers explained that the public hearing was the first step in the process. The Petitioner would need to come back before the Village Board for a final vote on the zoning requests. Chairman Rogers swore in Peter Konar, 2008 Scott Terrace, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Konar stated that he coached the Mount Prospect soccer league and Green and White. He stated that the proposed lights would allow more time for instruction with the kids, especially during the fall hours. He said most of the games are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. Chairman Rogers confirmed with Mr. Konar that he is in favor of the lights. Chairman Rogers swore in Rick Kaempfer, 303 N. Elmhurst Ave, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Kaempfer stated he was also involved with the youth soccer programs and believed there were hardships on the teams due to the lack of facilities and loss of daylight in the fall. He stated there were many kids in the leagues and that there are constant scheduling conflicts. He understood and believed the adjacent neighbors had concerns, but he said there are concerns from the other side as well. Chairman Rogers swore in Sonja Nilsen, 20 S. Elm St., Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Nilsen said she was in support of the proposed lights. She stated that with school starting in the fall and the loss of sunlight, it was hard to find time for teams to practice. She stated it was kind of a waste just to use the park between school hours and dusk. She stated that the lights would allow for more use of the park and would be beneficial for the kids. She believed the Park District was doing everything it could to reduce the impact on the adjacent neighbors. Ms. Weinand stated that she was told by the Park District that the football/soccer fields would be only used for games. She wasn’t sure that the fields would be able to be used for practices. Mr. Cook said the Park District was deficient in the amount of acreage that it should have in order to adequately serve the community population. He stated the plans for the driving range were only preliminary because they cannot build a range without receiving approval for lights. Mr. Cook said the Park District was trying to be a Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-15-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 7 of 9 good neighbor, but there is a demand of activities for 1,500 to 1,700 children. He stated there needs to be a balance between the Park District and the adjacent neighbors. Mr. Beattie was concerned that there would be adult leagues renting the football/soccer fields and utilizing those facilities during the later hours, not the kids who are involved with the Park District. Mr. Cook stated that the Park District needs more areas for practice and the Melas Park fields would be utilized. He said as long as he is with the Park District, adult leagues would not be using the Melas Park fields; they were there for the community. Mr. Donnelly asked if Mr. Cook would agree to conditions being placed on the lights for practices only. Mr. Cook stated that he is open to do anything for the lighting. Mr. Donnelly believed the major noise was for the games, not for the practices. There was additional discussion regarding the issue of noise and parking. Mr. Roberts stated that the residents along Kenilworth may want to work with the Village regarding parking restrictions. There was additional discussion regarding the Planning & Zoning Commission’s ability to place restrictions on the hours of operation for the proposed lights. Chairman Rogers said that the Commission does have the rights to place conditions on a Variation. He believed by placing time limits on the proposed lights would make the case less objectionable for the adjacent neighbors. Chairman Rogers swore in Bryan Bolin, Musco Sports Lighting, 1150 Powis Road, West Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Foggy asked Mr. Bolin to discuss the grading of the proposed seventy (70) foot light standards. Mr. Bolin stated that all of the football/soccer light standards are seventy (70) feet tall on level grade. He discussed the need for the seventy (70) foot light standards versus thirty (30) foot light standards. Mr. Bolin said the pole and mounting height does vary on the proposed driving range due to the changes in elevation. Chairman Rogers confirmed with Mr. Bolin that there would be zero (0) spillover on the adjacent properties. Mr. Bolin stated the amount of light at the adjacent properties would be 0.19 foot candles when Village Code allows for up to 0.5 foot candles. Mr. Simmons confirmed that the proposed light fixtures based on the photometric plan will meet Village Code Mr. Bolin discussed the differences in lighting the football/soccer fields and the driving range. Chairman Rogers asked if there was anyone else in the audience to address this case. Hearing none, he closed the public portion of the case at 10:32 p.m. and brought the discussion back to the board. There was general discussion regarding the zoning requests. Mr. Youngquist clarified that that the language in the motion should include lighted driving range along with lighted football and soccer fields. Mr. Simmons stated the Planning & Zoning Commission could not restrict the use of the fields (practice versus games) as these activities are permitted by right based on the underlying zoning for the property. Chairman Rogers confirmed with Staff that the Commission could only place a condition on the time that the lights would need to be turned off by. Mr. Simmons said the Park District already has approval for the land use; the zoning requests were for the proposed lights and their height, along with the setbacks for the control building. There was additional discussion regarding the Planning & Commission’s jurisdiction in regards to the zoning requests. Mr. Simmons confirmed that the Village Board’s decision was final for the Subject Case. Mr. Donnelly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Foggy to approve a Conditional Use to allow lighted football/soccer fields and a lighted driving range, subject to the following conditions of approval: a. The primary light standards are turned off at 9:00 p.m. b. The secondary light standards are turned off at 9:30 p.m. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Beattie, Donnelly, Floros, Foggy, Youngquist, Rogers NAYS: Roberts Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-15-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 8 of 9 Motion was approved 6-1. Mr. Donnelly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Beattie to approve a Variation to increase the height of light standards from thirty (30) feet to seventy (70) feet. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Beattie, Donnelly, Floros, Foggy, Roberts, Youngquist, Rogers NAYS: None Motion was approved 7-0. Mr. Donnelly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Foggy to approve a Variation to reduce the building setbacks from fifteen (15) feet to four (4) feet along the west property line. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Beattie, Donnelly, Floros, Foggy, Roberts, Youngquist, Rogers NAYS: None Motion was approved 7-0. The Village Board’s decision is final for this case. After hearing one (1) additional case, Mr. Donnelly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Foggy to adjourn at 11:15 p.m. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. ________________________________________ Ryan Kast, Community Development Administrative Assistant Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-15-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 9 of 9