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Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: JULY 29, 2011
SUBJECT: PZ -15 -11 1 1500 W. CENTRAL RD. I CONDITIONAL USE (LIGHTED
FOOTBALLISOCCER FIELDS & LIGHTED DRIVING RANGE) AND
VARIATIONS (BUILDING SETBACK & HEIGHT OF LIGHT STANDARDS)
The Petitioner proposes 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, allows for the lighted athletic fields and a golf driving
range. The Village Zoning Ordinance requires Conditional Use approval for the proposed light
standards. The Petitioner also seeks a Variation to decrease the required building setback for a driving
range control building. The Petitioner indicates the control building would be setback four (4) feet from
the west property line, when the Village Code requires a fifteen (15) foot building setback. Finally, the
Petitioner seeks a Variation to increase the height of the light standards from thirty (30) feet up to
seventy (70) feet. Six (6) light standards would be located to light the existing football/soccer fields and
six (6) would be located to light the new driving range.
The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing to review the requests on Thursday,
July 28, 2011, and by a vote of 6 -1, recommended _approval of 1) a Conditional Use to allow lighted
football/soccer fields and a lighted driving range. By a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of 2) a Variation to increase the height of light standards from
thirty (30) feet to seventy (70) feet, and 3) a Variation to reduce the building setbacks from fifteen (15)
feet to four (4) feet along the west property line, subject to the following conditions:
• The primary lights are turned off at 9 pm.
• The secondary lights are turned off at 9:30 pm.
Details of the proceedings and items discussed during the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing
are included in the attached minutes.
Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and
consideration at their August 16, 2011 meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions related to
this matter.
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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 FIoros
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, 11 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
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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 McIas 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.
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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.
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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
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with the Park District. Mr. Gilmer stated that the zoning rules arc. 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 Iight 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.
Mn 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.
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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 (l) 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 comae 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.
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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. Ehnhurst 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
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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 Iights- 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 drivingrange 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 Ianguage 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, Fioros, Foggy, Youngquist, Rogers
NAYS: Roberts
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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
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Village of Mount Prospect M
Community Development Department
CASE SUMMARY — PZ -15 -11
LOCATION: 1500 W. Central Road (Mclas Park)
PETITIONER: Louis Ennesser, Mt. Prospect Park District
OWNER: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District'L
PARCEL #: 03 -33 -300 -077,- 075, -056, & 03 -33- 408 -004 VILLAGE OF
M1 PROSPECT
LOT SIZE: 37.81 acres
ZONING: CR Conservation Recreation
LAND USE: Park (Melas Park)
REQUEST: 1) Conditional Use for a Iighted driving range and football /soccer fields
2) Variation to decrease the required building setbacks
3) Variation to increase the height of light standard
LOCATION MAP
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
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FROM:
DATE:
HEARING DATE:
SUBJECT:
BACKGROUND
MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RICHARD ROGERS, CHAIRPERSON
CONSUELO ANDRADE, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PLANNER
JUNE 6, 2011
JUNE 23, 2011
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PZ -15 -11 / 1500 W. CENTRAL RD. / CONDITIONAL USE (LIGHTED DRIVING
RANGE & FOOTBALL /SOCCER FIELDS) & VARIATIONS (BUILDING SETBACK
& 70' LIGHT POLES)
A public hearing has been scheduled for the June 23, 2011 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to review the
application by the Mount Prospect Park District (the "Petitioner ") regarding the property located at 1500 W.
Central Road, commonly known as Mclas Park, (the "Subject Property"). The Petitioner has requested
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. The P &Z hearing was properly noticed in the June 8,
2011 edition of the Journal Topics Newspaper. In addition, Staff has completed the required written notice to
property owners within 250 -feet and posted a Public Hearing sign on the Subject Property.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
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,
just north of the existing football/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 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.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
The Petitioner proposes 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, allows for. the lighted athletic fields and a golf driving range. The Village Zoning Ordinance
requires Conditional Use approval for the proposed lighted driving range and football /soccer fields.
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GENERAL ZONING COMPLIANCE
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Setbacks The proposed driving range would be located approximately thirty five (35) feet from the west
property line, which would comply with the Zoning Ordinance minimum ten (10) foot interior side yard setback
requirement.
The Petitioner's site plan indicates the driving range would include six (6) target greens and a new control
building located along the west property line. The Petitioner indicates the building would be setback four (4) feet
from the west property line, when the Village Code requires a fifteen (15) foot building setback. The Petitioner
seeks a Variation to reduce the building setback from fifteen (15) feet to four (4) feet along the west property line.
Approximately ten (10) parking spaces would be lost with the construction of the control building. The Petitioner
notes in the attached application that the construction of additional parking is being discussed as part of the
proposed salt storage facility.
As shown, six (6) light standards would be located to light the existing football /soccer fields and six (6) would be
located around the driving range. The lights standards would measure seventy (70) feet tall, which exceed the
Village Code's maximum thirty (3 0) foot height Iimitation. The Petitioner seeks a Variation to increase the height
of the light standards from thirty (30) feet to seventy (70) feet. Per the Petitioner's application, the light standards
would be turned on half an hour before dusk or as light conditions require. The lights would be turned off no later
than 11:00 p.m. The Petitioner notes that the lights will be programmed to turn on and off via remote control.
Lighting Plan — The Petitioner submitted a photometric plan that indicates the proposed illumination levels. As
shown, the photometric plan indicates light levels that comply with the Village Code limitations on lighting. The
light levels at the east property Iine are shown as .l foot - candles, with complies with the Code's maximum .l foot
candles permitted at a property line abutting a residential property. The proposed illumination will also comply
with the maximum forty (40) foot- candles average illumination level permitted for outdoor sports lighting. As
shown, the average illumination levels would be thirty (30) foot - candles for the football /soccer fields and twenty
one (21) foot - candles for the driving range.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION
The Comprehensive Land Use Map designates the Subject Property as Open Space. The Petitioner's proposal is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's designation.
CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS
The standards for Conditional Uses are listed in Section 14.203 Y.8 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include
seven specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. The following list is a summary
of these findings:
• 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;
• Adequate provision of utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on
Village streets; and
• Compliance of the Conditional Use with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and
other Village Ordinances.
The Petitioner's information demonstrates 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
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lighting has been designed to be full cutoff and will 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 and Zoning Ordinance,
VARIATION STANDARDS
The standards for a Variation are listed in Section 14.203.C.9 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include seven
specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Variation. The following list is a summary of these
findings:
• 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.
The Petitioner seeks 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 Iighted soccer field with sixty (60) foot light standards. The Village
approved a Variation allowing sixty (60) foot light standards in 2003.
Per the Petitioner's application, the building would be used as the driving range control building. Golf balls and
club rental will be distributed to range users at the building. In addition, the building would be used for storage of
equipment and supplies necessary to maintain the driving range. The proposed building location was selected
because of its proximity to the existing parking lot. The Variation for the taller light standards and building
setbacks meet the Variation standards and would not adversely affect the character of the surrounding
neighborhood, utility provision or public streets.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
following motions:
"To approve:
1) A Conditional Use to allow lighted football/soccer fields and a driving range;
2) A Variation to increase the height of light standards from thirty (30) feet to seventy (70) feet;
3) A Variation to reduce the building setbacks from fifteen (15) feet to four (4) feet along the west property
line.
The Village Board's decision is final for the motions above.
i concur:
William J. ooney, AICP,
Director of Community Development
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEr z &RTMENT — Planning Division
50 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone $47.818.5328
FAX 847.818.5329
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Telephone(day) 847 -255 -5380
Address 1000 West Central Road
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Attorney
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Telephone(day} AA7 -480 -5757
Address 450 Skokie Boulevard
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Mount Prospect Department of Community Development
50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect Illinois
www.mountprospect.org
Phone 847.918.5328
Fax 847.818.5329
TDD 847.392.6064
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Please note that the application will not be reviewed until this petition has been fully completed and all required plans and other
materials have been satisfactorily submitted to the Planning Division. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted. It is strongly
suggested that the petitioner schedule an appointment with the appropriate Village staff so that materials can be reviewed for accuracy
and completeness at the time of submittal.
In consideration of the information contained in this petition as well as all supporting documentation, it is requested that approval be
given to this request. The applicant is the owner or authorized representative of the owner of the property. The petitioner and the
owner of the property grant employees of the Village of Mount Prospect and their agents permission to enter on the property during
reasonable hours for visual inspection of the subject property.
I hereby affirm that all information provide he and in all materials submitted in association with this application are true and
accurate to the best of lsnowl e.
Applicant
Date
If applicant is not rty owner:
I hereby designate the applicant to act as my agent for the purpose of seeking the Variation(s) described in this
application and the associated supporting material.
Property Owner See Attachment NO. 2
Date
Mount Prospect Department of Community Development
50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect Illinois
www.mountprospect.org 3
Phone 847.818.5328
Fax 847.818.5329
TDD 847.392.6064
Proposed Conditional Use (as list ';n the zoning district) R i f f m e' 0' maxi m l ig ht
tandard height (up .) 70 �fo
4 Propose a��ow X instal atio of
Describe in Detail the Buildutgs and Activities Proposed and blow the Proposed Use Meets the Attached Standards for
Conditional Use Approval (attach additional sheets if necessary)
See Attachment N0.1 (Narrative)
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Hours of Operation
Spring Soccer / Fall Football / Golf D Range
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Lights off no later than 11:00 pm
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1400 West Central Road
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Please note that the application will not be reviewed until this petition has been fully completed and all required plans and other
materials have been satisfactorily submitted to the Planning Division. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted. It is strongly
suggested that the petitioner schedule an appointment with the appropriate Village staff so that materials can be reviewed for accuracy
and completeness at the time of submittal.
In consideration of the information contained in this petition as well as all supporting documentation, it is requested that approval be
given to this request. The applicant is the owner or authorized representative of the owner of the property. The petitioner and the
owner of the property grant employees of the Village of Mount Prospect and their agents permission to enter on the property during
reasonable hours for visual inspection of the subject property.
I hereby affirm that all information provide he and in all materials submitted in association with this application are true and
accurate to the best of lsnowl e.
Applicant
Date
If applicant is not rty owner:
I hereby designate the applicant to act as my agent for the purpose of seeking the Variation(s) described in this
application and the associated supporting material.
Property Owner See Attachment NO. 2
Date
Mount Prospect Department of Community Development
50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect Illinois
www.mountprospect.org 3
Phone 847.818.5328
Fax 847.818.5329
TDD 847.392.6064
Mt. Prospect Park District www.mppd.org
Serving Portions of Ml. Prospect • Doe Plaines • Arl4ngton Helgbls • Elk Grove Village
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
(847)255 -5380
Materials included in the submittal include:
Fax (847)255 -1438
April 25, 2011
1000 W. Central Road
a Cover letter (15 copies)
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
' Application for conditional approval including attachments (I 5 copies)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Village of Mount Prospect
CENTRAL
50 South Emerson Street
COMMUNITY CENTER
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
(847)255 -5380
dated 4 -15 -11 (15 copies)
Fax (847)392 -5726
Attn: William Cooney, Director of Community Development
1000 W. Central Road
product, referenced and the Melas project including compliance with the Village
Mt. Prospect a 60056
Re: Melas Park, 1400 West Central Road
RECPLEX
(847)640 -l000 Dear Mr. Cooney:
Fax (847)364 -2824
420 W Dempster street The Mt. Prospect Park District is pleased to submit the following information to support our
ML Prospect, iL 6o056 request for relief from certain Village requirements at the referenced park.
LIONS More specifically:
RECREATION CENTER
(847)632 -9333 " Relief from a 30' maximum Iight standard height (up to 70' proposed) to allow for
Fax (847)632 -9325 installation of lights on existing sports fields and on a future Driving Range.
411 S. Maple Street ` Relief from a 30' minimum side yard setback (4' proposed) to allow for the future
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 placement of a Driving Range Control building.
FRIENDSHIP PARK
CONSERVATORY
Materials included in the submittal include:
(847)298 -3500
Fax (847)296 -2053
a Cover letter (15 copies)
395 Algonquin Road
' Application for conditional approval including attachments (I 5 copies)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
' Drawing l of 2, Melas Park, existing and future athletic fields and Driving Range
lighting plan dated 4- 15 -11, (15 copies)
MT. PROSPECT GOLF CLUB
' Drawing 2 of 2, Melas Park, blanket grid (Foot - candles at 30' o.c. With All Lights On),
(847)259 -4200
dated 4 -15 -11 (15 copies)
Fax (847)632 -9334
■ Light manufacturers packet including, but not limited to, information on the company,
6005ee -Gwen
product, referenced and the Melas project including compliance with the Village
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
lighting ordinance, light pole elevations, and detailed lighting information for all lit
areas. (15 copies)
GOLF COURSE GARAGE
Plat of survey (1 copy)
(847)632 -9330
Application fee waiver (1 copy)
Fax (847)342 -9113
Compact disc with required information (I copy)
600 See -Gwen
ML Prospect, IL 60056
LIONS GARAGE
(847)632 -9320
Fax (847)255 -8349
431 S. Maple Street
Mt, Prospect, IL 60056
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.
Very truly yours,
MT. PROSPECT PARK D1ST1R1CT
Louis Ennesser Jr., R.L.A.
Director of Parks and Planning
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Cc w /encl: Walter Cook, Mt. Prospect Park District, Chief Executive Officer
Jim Jarog, Mt. Prospect Park District Building Department Manager,
Bryan Bolin, Musco Lighting
Mt. Prospect Park District
&nmgPori= of Mt. ft pert + Dw Plames • Arlington Heigho • Edr Grw tgllage
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
(847)255 -5380
Fax (847)255 -1438
1000W Central Road
Mt Prospect, IL 60056
CENTRAL
COMMUNITY CENTER
(847)255 -5380
Fax (847)392 -5726
1000 W. Central Road
ML Prospect, IL 60056
RECPLEX
(847)64m000
Fax (847)364 -2824
420 W. Dempster Street
ML Prospect, IL 60056
LIONS
RECREATION CENTER
(847)632-9333
Fax (847)632 -9325
411 S. Maple Street
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
FRIENDSHIP PARK
CONSERVATORY
(847)298 -3500
Fax (847)296 -2053
395 Algonquin Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
MT. PROSPECT GOLF CLUB
(847)259 -4200
Fax (847)632-9334
600 See -Gwen
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
GOLF COURSE GARAGE
(847)632 -9330
Fax (847)342 -9113
600 See -Gwen
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
LIONS GARAGE
(847)632 -9320
Fax (847)255 -8349
411 S. Maple Street
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
August 5, 2010
Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
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Attn: Michael Janonis, Village Manager
Re: Zoning Ordinance Fees
Dear Mike:
The Mt. Prospect Park District formally request
ordinance fees associated with the following project:
Melas Park Sports Field Lighting
1400 West Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request.
Very truly yours,
MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT
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Walter L. Cook
Chief Executive Officer
WC/1k
Cc: Lou Ennesser, Mt. Prospect Park District
www.mppd.org
all zoning
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1 (NARRATIVE) �.�• ��r��J
TO APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE FOR MELAS PA
■ Relief from a 30' maximum light standard height (up to 70' proposed) to allow for installation of lights on
existing sports fields and on a future Driving Range.
HISTORY
Melas Park is presently owned by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and consists
of a total of approximately 68 acres. MWRD leases the east 37.81 acres to the Mt. Prospect Park District (MPPD)
through a sub -lease with the Village of Mt. Prospect (VOMP).
The following is a brief history of the site:
• 1975 - Original lease between MWRD and the Village of Arlington Heights (VOAH) and VOMP
a Construction of reservoir
o All maintenance responsibility by VOAH and VOMP, alternating years.
• 1977 - Amendment to 1975 lease
• Split maintenance responsibility
• VOAH, pumping station
• VOMP, all other site improvements for reservoir
• Track all costs and split 50150
1981 - Lease to use site 35.68 acres for recreation by VOMP
o Amendment agreement with MWRD, VOAH, VOMP, MPPD to allow recreational sport activities,
including carnivals, fairs, and fireworks.
• 1989 - Lease extension and amendment
• Extended 20 years from 06/01/91 to 05/31/11
• Amendment to allow for sale of alcoholic beverages for 5 events.
a 1991 -Agreement between VOMP, MPPD and AHPD for recreational use of Melas Park 1991 (04116/91) expires
05131111.
o Park Districts can build recreational facilities with MWRD approval.
• Park Districts to maintain site.
• VOMP to maintain road, parking lots and storm drainage system.
• VOAH to maintain pumping station.
• VOMP, 5 community events per year
• VOMP has right to allow sale of alcoholic beverages at 5 events per year.
• VOMP has use of north lot for dumping snow and leaves.
• VOAH may construct large diameter storm relief sewer.
• VOMP has exclusive use one acre at south west corner for future elevated water storage tank and 20' strip
premises for utilities.
• VOMP has responsibility for police patrolling.
1996 - Second amendment to lease
o MPPD to construct 17 car parking lot at 1326 W. Central Rd. (The Studio)
• - 2011 — Lease extension to 2031 is pending.
The present arrangement is that the MWRD leases the entire site to the VOMP and the VOAH; the VOMP then sub- Ieases
the east portion of the park (detention basin, north mound and south mound including rights to parking) to the MPPD and
the west portion of the park (baseball and soccer fields, playground, picnic areas) to the AHPD. The most recent overall
recreation plan is detailed in the agreement between the VOMP, the AHPD and the MPPD dated April 16, 1991 and
attached as attachment No. IA. This document specifically allows for, among other amenities, "athletic field lighting." In
addition, Exhibit `A' to attachment IA indicates a clear intention and agreement by all parties that future athletic fields
and a golf driving range are planned and acceptable. AHPD installed athletic field lighting for their baseball fields in
1995. This installation used Musco Lighting for their poles and fixtures, the same manufacturer proposed to be used by
the MPPD for the athletic fields and driving range.
DESIGN
Musco Lighting is an innovator in sports field lighting with recent installations located in northeastern Illinois. See
attachment No. 1 B. The lighting design of both the athletic fields and driving range are in compliance with the zoning
requirement for fixture design, light intensity levels at property lines and maximum illumination levels.
Full Cut Off Luminaries
Village Required
Required
Park District Proposed
YES
Flat Lenses
Light Intensity at Property Lines
Average IES Illumination Levels
Athletic Fields
Required
Max 0.5 Foot - candles
Maximum Average 40 Foot - candle
YES
Max 0.19 Foot - candles (38% of Max)
Average 30 Foot- candles (75% of Max)
Average IES Illumination Levels Average 40 Foot- candles Average 21 Foot - candles (53% of Max)
Driving Range
Additional detailed lighting information can be found on Drawings 1 of 2 and 2 of 2 and in the Light Manufacturers
packet.
BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY
Athletic Fields
The Mt. Prospect Park District athletic programs at Melas Park currently support over 1700 participants, and over 1000
spectators, the majority of these being Village of Mount Prospect residents. Convenient use of the site by participants is
limited because of the limited daylight available in spring and fall when the programs are available. The addition of lights
would allow the Mt. Prospect Park District to expand the programs and allow participants to use the facility after
work/school.
Golf Driving Range
The community benefits of a lighted range and ball fields are simply that they increase available hours for recreational
use. Most residents are home from work between 5:00pm and 6:00pm. Add dinner you are in the 6:30pm to 7:00pm
range. In the spring and fall it is already dark at dinner. Even at the height of summer, you only have one hour to 1 -' /a
hours for recreation use. With lighting, ball fields and driving ranges can stretch this time to 11:00pm. This affords Mt.
Prospect residents more hours of "day- light" to use these outdoor recreation facilities. We are providing a service of
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increased recreation opportunity time and programs for our increasingly busy residents. In particular, it allows families
more time to use the range, since a large percentage of driving range participants are children. Driving ranges are starting
grounds for golfers. With more usable hours, the availability for evening practice time will increase for Mount Prospect's
two high school golf teams whose numbers have nearly doubled over the past decade. Finally, we intend to create a state
of the art golf learning center with a grass tee, practice greens, short game area and all weather teaching bays in what now
is essentially a wet hole in the ground. It will be conveniently centered in the heart of Mt. Prospect surrounded by the
sports field complex and accessible from a main arterial street. In order to-feasibly provide such an upscale golf facility
and add this amenity to the community, lights are an essential feature to the overall operation's success.
MITIGATION OF POTENTIAL IMPACT TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS
• Operations of athletic field and driving range lights may impact adjacent properties to the east and to a lesser
extent, to the south. AHPD operations to the west include athletic field lighting and VOAH Public Works to the
north is a daytime operation. Neither will be impacted by lights.
• All proposed lights are designed to Village codes with full cut -off luminaries to keep the majority of the light on
the fields/range and with minimum spillover to adjacent properties. (See design section and drawings 1 of 2 and
2 of 2).
• The majority of luminaries are directed away from the residential properties (east and south).
• Lights can (and will) be programmed to turn on and off via remote control insuring that agreed upon hours of
operation are enforced.
• Lights are fully adjustable after installation to ensure the optimum lighting effects.
■ Relief from a 30' minimum side yard setback (4' proposed) to allow for the future placement of a Driving
Range Control Building.
HISTORY
Same as above
DESIGN
The Driving Range Control building is a vital component of the proposed driving range. Golf balls and club rental will be
distributed to Range users through this facility and mechanical and electrical services will be located here. Storage for
equipment and supplies necessary to support the range will also be provided. The buildings location has been chosen
because of its proximity to existing parking. Approximately 10 existing parking spaces will be lost by the placement of
the Driving .Range Control Building, however, the construction of additional parking is being discussed as part of the
proposed salt storage facility
BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY
The placement of the Control Building will allow the use to readily access the driving range from the existing on -site
parking. Security of the facility will also be enhanced by placing the building where it can be accessed by police, fire, and
other emergency agencies.
MITIGATION OF POTENTIAL NEGATIVE IMPACTS TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS
None anticipated
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AN AGREE... jO BETWF" THE VILLAGE OF ls_ : PROSPECT,
THE MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT, AND THE
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT FOR THE
RECREATIONAL USE OF WATER RECLAHATION
DISTRICT RETENTION RESERVOIR
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
(NELAS PARK)
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 16th day
of April 19 91 by and between THE VILLAGE OF MT.
PROSPECT, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the
"Village "), the MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT and the ARLINGTON
HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT, municipal corporations, (hereinafter
jointly referred to as "the Park Districts ").
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, all the parties hereto are legal entities
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Village has entered into an agreement
dated the 24th day of September, 1981, and amended on the 18th day
of July, 1989, with the Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago (hereinafter referred to as the "Water Reclamation
District ") to develop, improve, maintain and use the Water
Reclamation District Retention Reservoir (Melas Park) the
premises", as further described on Exhibit A attached hereto, for
recreational and sport activities.
NOW, TA.zREFORE, for and in consideration of Ten and
No /100 Dollars ($10.00) and the premises, covenants and
undertakings of the parties hereinafter contained, and other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION ONE
GRANT OF LICENSE
A. The Village does hereby grant to the Park Districts
the exclusive use of Melas Park except as otherwise provided
herein, for recreational events and activities for a period
commencing on the date of this agreement up to and including
May 31, 2011, and continuing thereafter until terminated by
either party upon 80 days prior written notice. The Park
Districts shall have the right at their sole expense to install
athletic field lighting, shelter houses and other recreational
support facilities, recreational equipment, landscaping, shrubs
and other plant material and parking lots all subject to the prior
written approval of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District's
Chief Engineer and the Village Manager. The lighting and shelter
houses and parking lots shall be as set forth in Exhibit A
attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Park Districts
acknowledge that they have inspected the premises and accept the
premises in "'as is" condition and waive any claims against the
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Village of Mount Prospect for any current or future defects which
may be discovered, except for any defects not apparent by visual
inspection and in particular, without limitation, any subsurface
hazardous or toxic conditions. The Park Districts shall be
responsible for any hazardous or toxic condition they may create.
B. The Village has graded and otherwise prepared the
premises for use by the Park Districts.
C. The Village or the entity responsible for
construction or installation of the underground storm drainage
systems, pump house, north parking lot and road leading into and
out of the premises currently in place shall maintain such
improvements at its expense. The Park Districts shall maintain
the balance of the premises and the recreational improvements on
the property and share the cost of such maintenance between
themselves as they may mutually agree.
D. All maintenance and service fees for the electrical
service on the plateau bordering Central Road shall be the
responsibility of the, agency using such service or authorizing the
use of such service by a third party.
E. Anything in this agreement to the contrary
notwithstanding, the Village reserves the right to conduct
maintenance on the underground drainage systems serving the
retention basin at any time on 48 hours notice to the Park
Districts. The Village will use its best efforts not to disrupt
Park District programs but the Village shall not be liable for any
disruption to said programs. This shall in no way affect the
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Village's right o conduct emergency mains lance without notice to
any parties.
F. The Park District shall grade and seed the portions
of the premises as set forth on Exhibit A by December 31, 1991 and
will use their best efforts to complete the other items as
outlined on Exhibit A as soon as reasonably possible taking into
consideration the financial, resources and the recreational needs
of the Park Districts and two communities.
SECTION TWO
USE
A. The Park Districts agree and specifically understand
that the license is granted exclusively to the Park Districts.
The license does not give the Park Districts any interest or
estate in the land. Both the Village and the Water Reclamation
District, except as herein provided otherwise, retain control of
said premises, including access thereto at all times for emergency
purposes and routine testing and maintenance and the right to
enter upon and use the premises for the purpose of making such
surveys, soil borings or other purposes as may be deemed necessary
by the Village or the Water Reclamation District in the further-
ance of corporate purposes. However, any such use of the
property, except for emergencies and routine testing and
maintenance by the Water Reclamation District or the Village,
which would interfere with scheduled Park District programs or
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activities may be wade only upon at least 8o ways prior written
notice. The Park Districts shall have the right to determine
reasonable programs to be conducted on the premises and the hours
during which the public may have access to the premises.
B. The Village reserves the right to allow use of the
premises for the annual 4th of July celebration, including a
fireworks display, as well as up to four (4) other community
events per year, the dates, term and duration shall be mutually
coordinated by the parties.
C: Any party disturbing or disrupting any part of the
premises because of a particular use of the premises or because of
the improvement of the premises may be required to reasonably
restore the premises to their original condition other than normal
wear and tear within a reasonable time after such use and /or
improvement is completed.
D. The Village reserves the right to allow the sale or
delivery of alcoholic beverages for the aforesaid five (5) events
in each calendar year.
E. The Village reserves the right to use the northwest
parking lot for dumping snow and as a transfer point for dumping
leaves in the fall. It is agreed the snow may be stored on site.
F. It is understood by the parties that the Village of
Arlington Heights maintains a pumping station on the subject
property. The Village of Arlington Heights shall retain such
rights and /or license that it currently has to enable it to
continue to use and maintain the pumping station. The existing
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access road to a pumping station shall ; aain open 24.hours a
day, for access by the Villages of Arlington Heights and Mount
Prospect.
G. Additionally, the Village of Arlington Heights may in
the near future desire to construct a large diameter underground
storm relief sewer on the subject property. The Village of Mount
Prospect retains the full right to permit such underground storm
sewer on reasonable terms agreed to by the parties using
reasonable caution to minimize the disruption to the Park
Districts' programs.
H. The Village shall have the absolute right to the
exclusive use of a portion of the site of not to exceed one acre
in the extreme southwest corner of the property for placement of
an elevated water storage tank. The Village's only payment to the
Park Districts for the site shall be the reasonable cost of moving
structures or equipment from the area to another portion of the
site.
I. The Village of Mount Prospect reserves the right to
use a strip of the premises not less than twenty feet (20 in
width along the North line of the current public works facility
for utilities, ingress and egress and Village waterworks
improvements.
J. The Park Districts may develop the facilities in
accord with applicable law.
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K. The village shall be responsible for patrolling the
premises consistent with the manner in which it patrols other
parks in the Village.
SECTION THREE
TERMINATION
A. In the event the Park Districts use or allow the
premises to be used for any purpose other than those hereinabove
specifically provided, or violate any of the provisions hereof,
then this Agreement may be terminated by the Village. To affect
such termination, the Village must give the Park Districts written
notice to cease such improper activity or correct such violation.
If the Park Districts fail to comply or are unable to comply with
such notice within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice,
this Agreement shall be at an end and the Village shall have no
further obligation to the Park Districts.
B. If the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District or
Village fails to give approval to the recreation development plans
submitted by the Park Districts consistent with Exhibit A, then
the Park Districts have the right to terminate this Agreement upon
written notice.
C. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason
whatsoever, the Park Districts each have the responsibility to
remove their own improvements, subject to the following:
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1. In .:he event the Village terminates this Agreement
for reasons other than passage of the twenty (20) year term,
breach by the Park Districts or by order of the Water Reclamation
District as hereinafter set forth, the Village shall pay to the
Park Districts the depreciated cost of improvements made to the
property, determined through use of a 40 year straight line
depreciation method applied to the actual costs incurred by the
Park Districts, less any federal or state grant monies received,
in improving the property for such things as engineering,.
surveying, grading, drainage, seeding, landscaping, construction,
purchase and /or installation of structures and equipment that have
been approved by the Village of Mount Prospect and the Water
Reclamation District.
2. If the Agreement is terminated for cause, or because
the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District terminates the
Village's lease or any other agreements pertaining to the.
premises, or by the passage of the twenty (20) year term, the Park
Districts shall vacate said premises at their expense, within
eighty (80) days of receiving written notice. If the agreement is
terminated under this subsection (2),.the Village of Mount
Prospect shall not be responsible'. for payment for any improvements
of any kind or nature installed by the Park Districts.
3. Upon the termination of this Agreement for any reason
whatsoever, the Park Districts shall, upon request of the Village,
remove or cause to be removed any and all debris on the premises
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and any and all landscaping, equipment, facilities, or other
things erected or placed upon the premises and will yield up the
premises to the Village in as good condition as when the same was
entered upon by the Park Districts. Upon the Park Districts'
failure to do so, the Village after eighty (80) days prior written
notice of intent to do so, may accomplish such removal at the sole
expense and cost of the Park Districts.
SECTION FOUR
INDEMNIFICATION
A. The Park Districts shall be solely responsible for
and shall defend, indemnify, keep and save harmless, the Village of
Mt. Prospect and the Water Reclamation District, their officers,
elected officials, commissioners, agents and employees, against all
injuries, deaths, losses, damages, claims, suits, liabilities,
judgments, costs and expenses, which may in any way accrue,
directly or indirectly, against the Village or the Water Reclama-
tion District, their officers, elected officials, agents or
employees, in consequence of the granting of this license, or which
may in any way result therefrom or from any work done thereunder.
This indemnification and hold harmless shall apply whether or not
it is alleged or determined that the act was caused through negli-
gence or omission of the Park Districts, *or Park Districts' elected
officials, employees, or of any contractor or subcontractor, or
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their employees This indemnification a; hold harmless shall
apply to any damage done to the Park Districts' property on
account of flood, rainfall, snow, water damage and any other acts
of God. The Park Districts shall., at their sole expense, appear,
defend, and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other
expenses arising under this paragraph A or incurred in connection
therewith.
B. The Village shall be solely responsible for and
shall defend, indemnify, keep and save harmless,,the Park
Districts and the Water Reclamation District, their officers,
commissioners, agents and employees, against all injuries, deaths,
losses, damages, claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs and
expenses, which may in any way accrue, directly or indirectly,
against the Park Districts or either of'them or their officers,
elected officials, volunteers, agents or employees resulting from
the Village's use of the property for the annual Fourth of July
celebration and fireworks display, other events sponsored by, or
use made of the property by, the Village, including use made of
the property for maintenance purposes, whether or not it shall be
alleged or' determined that the act was caused through the
negligence or omission of the Village of Mt. Prospect, or the
Village's agents or employees, or of any contractor, subcontractor
or service organization or their agents or employees, if any, and
the Village shall, at its sole expense, appear, defend, and pay
all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising
therefrom or incurred in connection therewith.
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The Park Districts, prior to entering upon said premises
and using the same for the purposes for which this permission is
issued, shall procure, maintain and keep in force, at their own
expense, comprehensive general liability and property damage
coverage to which the other parties, namely the Village and the
Water Reclamation District, their Commissioners,.officers, elected
officials, volunteers, agents and employees, as the case may be,
are extended such coverage; said coverage shall have limits of not
less than:
Bodily Injury Liability:
Each Person: $1,000,000
Each Accident: $1,000,000
Property Damage Liability:
Each Accident: $1,000,000
Prior to using said premises, the Park Districts shall
furnish to the Village, certificates of such coverage or other
suitable evidence that such coverage has been procured and is
maintained in full force and effect., Such coverage shall provide
that no change, modification in or cancellation of any coverage
shall become effective until the expiration of ten (10) days after
written notice thereof shall have been given by the entity
providing coverage to the Village. The provisions of this Section
shall in no way limit the liability of the parties as set forth
under the provisions of this paragraph.
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The parties expressly understand and agree that the
liability coverage required by this Agreement, or otherwise
provided by the parties, shall in no way limit the responsibility
of the parties to defend, indemnify, keep and save harmless the
others in accord with the terms of this agreement.
C. Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration
The parties to this agreement expressly agree that, in
the event a claim is made naming more than one party as
defendants, within sixty (60) days after service of said claim on
all parties named, or at another time agreed upon by all parties
in writing, all parties agree to confer and discuss in good faith
the issues of relative culpability and /or contribution among the
parties, and to attempt to determine the manner in which all
costs, attorneys fees, compensation, damages and all other like
charges shall be allocated among the parties in the defense of
said claim, or for settlement or trial of the claim. If no
agreement is reached within 90 days, the parties shall have the
right to take whatever action, whether legal or otherwise,
available to them to enforce their rights under this agreement.
SECTION FIVE
MISCELLANEOUS
Notice - Any notice herein provided to be given shall be
deemed properly served if delivered in writing personally or
mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return
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receipt requested, to the parties in care of such persons or
addresses as either party may from time to time designate in
writing.
Conflict - Wherever this agreement conflicts with any
previous agreements and leases signed with the Metropolitan
Sanitary District (Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) and
still in effect, the previous agreements and leases with the
Metropolitan Sanitary District (Metropolitan Water Reclamation
District) shall be in full force and effect and any conflicts in
this agreement shall be null and void.
Joint and Several Liabilit y - The Park Districts shall be
jointly and severally liable for carrying out the terms of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be executed in triplicate by their authorized
officials, and to be duly attested and have caused their corporate
seals to be fixed hereunto, all on the day and year first above
written.
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Project References
Glenview Park District
Community Park
Glenview, IL
Fremd High School
Football Field
Palatine, IL
Des Plaines Park District
West Park
Des Plaines, IL
Mt. Prospect High School
Football Field
Mt. Prospect, IL
Evanston High School
Football Field
Evanston, IL
Fox Valley Park District
Multiple Parks
Aurora, IL
Lincoln Way Schools
Baseball, Softball, Football Fields
New Lennox, IL
References
Arlington Heights Park District
Pioneer Park, Sunset Meadows
Arlington Heights, IL
Village of Vernon Hills
Soccer and Baseball Fields
Vernon Hills, IL
Northbrook Park District
Anetsburger Park
Northbrook, IL
Naperville Park District
Multiple Parks
Naperville, IL
Glenbard High Schools
Football Fields
Carol Stream, EL
Conant High School
Football Field
Hoffman Estates, IL
Northfield Park District
Willow Park
Northfield, IL
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
100 EAST ERIE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611 -3154 312.751.5600
Terrence J. O'Brren
President
Kathleen Therese Meany
Vice President
Gloria Alitto Majewski
Chairman of Finance
Frank Avila
Patricia Horton
Barbara J. McGowan
Cynthia M. Santos
Debra Shore
Mariyana T. Spyropoulos
January 7, 2011 Or .
Via FedEx
Louis J. Ennesser, Jr., RLA
Director of Parks and Planning
Mount Prospect Park District
1000 West Central Road
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Re: Request by the Mount Prospect Park District { "MPPD ") to Execute an
Affidavit of Ownership in Association with its Application for Conditional
Use Approval for Improvements to Melas Park; L -123; File No. 10 NE
014.
Dear Mr. Ennesser:
The MPPD recently requested that the District execute an Affidavit of Ownership for District
property leased to the MPPD and known as Melas Park. The Affidavit is required to be
submitted to the Village of Mount Prospect's Zoning Board in association with MPPD's
application for conditional use approval for the proposed installation of sports field lighting and
protective netting at the referenced park.
Accordingly enclosed please find an executed Affidavit of Ownership.
If you have any other questions regarding this matter, please contact Nathaniel P. English, Senior
Legal Assistant, at (312) 751 -6563.
Sincerely,
Susan T. Morak is
Principal Assistant Attorney
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Enclosure
STATE OF ILLNOIS }
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COUNTY OF COOK )
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
I, Richard Lanyon, under oath, state that I am an authorized officer of the Metropolitan
Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, that the property commonly known as Melas
Park is owned by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago as of this
date.
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Melas Park Proposed Athletic Field and Driving Range
Mt. Prospect, IL
April 15, 2011
Scope of work:
- Musco Lighting has been asked by Lou Ennesser of the Mt. Prospect Park District
to put together lighting designs for lighting the athletic fields and driving range at
Melas Park. In doing so we had to abide by the lighting ordinance set by the village.
Below are our proposed lighting designs:
Village Ordinance:
- Maximum average IES illumination level not to exceed 40 foot - candies
- Spill light not to exceed 0.5 foot - candies at the property line
Proposed Lighting Design:
- Light the athletic fields to 30 footcandles
- Light the driving range to 21 foot - candles
Resulting Spill Light
- maximum of .19 foot- candies at the property line
As you can see, we propose to light both the athletic fields and the driving range, while
staying within village code for both field lighting as well as spill fight.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at any time.
Thank you,
Bryan Bolin
Field Representative
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC
630 -432 -1036 cell
630 - 876 -9654 fax
bryan.bolin @musco.com
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From: Heather Krakora [hkrakora @rcgdirect.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 2:00 PM
To: Andrade, Consuelo
Subject: a request by the Mount Prospect Park District to use the retention pond as a lighted driving
range
Attachments: ATT00001.txt
To whom it.may concern,
I am a resident of Mt. Prospect and I am against using the retention pond as a lighted driving range. This area is utilized
by the residents of Mt. Prospect for various activities, such as running, biking, sledding, etc. For the park district to "take
over" the entire area and use it for one purpose would be disappointing to the various people and families that use that
site for non -golf related activities. There a plenty of ranges in the area earmarked for this purpose.
Please allow the rest of us "non golfers" the luxury of having a great area to do all sorts of various activities.
Kind regards,
Heather Krakora
109 Bobfiy Lane
Mt. ProsFect, IL 60056
773 -480 -5952
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To the neighbors of Melas Park,
On Thursday, June 9 at the Central Community Center in Mount Prospect, the Mount Prospect Park
District welcomed residents and shared their development plans for their half of Melas Park. It is an
impressive plan that includes a lighted golfing range and lighted ball fields for the park district's youth
football and youth soccer programs. Residents were .told that the plans, while currently incomplete, are
likely to cost between $1M and $1.4M million dollars. Walter Cook, CEO of the Park District, suggested
that the funding for the project would come from general obligation bonds that would be repaid with
proceeds from the new driving range. Mr. Cook projected that the project would pay for itself in 7 years
after which time it would generate in excess of six figures ($100,000) annually. Specific numbers were
not provided as the plans remain incomplete.
On its surface this sounds like a plausible development plan for the community with little to no cost to
the tax payers. Mr. Cook was passionate in articulating the Park District's position. He did a very nice
job of explaining the lack of open space in Mount Prospect that can be used for leisure activities. He
explained the need for gated ball fields that are dedicated solely for youth sports. He clearly had a
command of the interests of the Park District.
About a dozen or so of the neighboring home Owners, myself included, came out to voice concerns
about the project. The home owners were equally passionate in the defense of their property rights, if
somewhat less articulate, as Mr. Cook. They described the effect the current ball fields, developed in
2007 and opened in 2009, have had on the quality of life in the neighborhood. Issues ranging from an
increase in traffic through the neighborhood, increased parking congestion on our streets, and an
increase in the abuse of private property in the neighborhood during park district sponsored games.
The residents asserted that the addition of a driving range and the increase in activity in the park after
dusk will only exacerbate these problems while at the same time lowering our property values.
Mr. Cook and the Park District have a difficult challenge in trying to provide an important service to our
community, and a service that certainly makes Mount Prospect a better place to live and raise families.
Mr. Cook's concern is for all of the families that participate in Park District programs. He was very clear
in stating that while there are roughly 50 neighbors who oppose the development plan, there are a
thousand or more who are in favor of the plan, and he went on to state that we live in a democracy and
the majority rules.
This is where Mr. Cook and I are very much in disagreement. Yes, we live in a democracy. More
importantly we live in society that protects the rights of the common man and we have a long and rich
history of protecting the property rights of individual home owners. Our zoning rules exist to ensure
that our neighbors cannot make changes to their property that reduce the value or usability of our
property. And, that applies to government authorities as well. For the average homeowner zoning rules
are all we have to maintain the integrity of our neighborhoods, preserve our quality of life and of course
protect us from economic harm.
In our case the Park District is our neighbor and they are proposing changes to their property that will
most certainly cause harm in all of those ways. The changes will alter the character of our neighborhood
by bringing in more traffic congestion and substantially raising noise pollution after dark. What is
currently a quiet and sleepy street in the evening will become a parking lot with strangers milling about.
The Park District is proposing changes that will reduce our families' quality of life and inhibit our ability
to continue to enjoy our homes in the evening. Additionally, these changes will most certainly reduce
the market value of our homes, our most personal and our most important financial asset. Just imagine
the.challenge of selling a property adjacent to a noisy field that will be lit until 10:30pni pm and flooded
with cheering fans.
While we appreciate the fact that Mr. Cook told the crowd on Wednesday night that "he gets it ", such a
remark is of little consolation when families with young children lie awake late in the evening looking at
the bright lights through the bed room windows and listening to the cheers of the crowds. While we will
take him at his word that he "gets it ", it is of little consolation that the homeowners in the
neighborhood suffer the economic loss his proposed changes will bring about. And, of course the fact
that "he gets it" will not help at all the fact that families in the neighborhood will literally be locked into
this situation as it will hardly be possible to sell and move.
Granting the variance would surely be a violation of our property rights. Please join me at the public
hearing on June 23' and help me protect the property rights of all of the neighbors of Melas Park. The
meeting will be at 7:30pm at the Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street in Mount
Prospect.
This meeting is our opportunity to remind the zoning commission that our individual property rights are
more important than the Park District's desire to hold youth football and youth soccer games late into
the evening.
A thousand people in Mount Prospect may be in favor of Thursday night football but they shouldn't be
allowed to do it at the expense of 50 families who have invested both their finances and livelihoods in
the neighboring property. I believe Mount Prospect still values the property rights of the little guy. Help
me make sure the zoning commission doesn't lose sight of that fact as Mr. Cook eloquently articulates
why late night football is more important than our families.
Sincerely,
Gary Gilmer, Jr.
106 N. Kenilworth Ave.
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FROM: Gary Gilmer, Jr. & the Residents of North Kenilworth Ave JUN 15 2011
DATE: June 14, 2011
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SUBJECT: PZ -15 -11 Mount Prospect Park District / Melas Park / Conditional Use and Variation
I am writing on behalf of my neighbors on North Kenilworth Ave and myself to formally protest the
proposed zoning variation for approval to construct a lighted driving range and install eight (8)70 foot
light fixtures at Melas Park.
We are protesting on the grounds that the request does not meet the Standards for Variations defined
in Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 203, Paragraph C, Sub - section 9. In truth, the request fails to meet the
standards on the following basis:
a. No specific hardship would result to the Petitioner other than mere inconvenience if the letter
of the regulation were applied.
b. The conditions upon which the application is made are not unique to the property for which the
variation is sought.
c. The primary purpose of the proposal is for financial gain of the Petitioner. The driving range is
intended to generate in excess of $100,000 annually for the Park District * *If ** it stays open
after dark.
d. There is no difficulty or hardship, other than darkness, identified by the Petitioner.
e. The granting of this variation will cause financial injury to the surrounding property. The
Petitioner has offered no fact based evidence to the contrary.
f. The granting of the variation will alter the essential character of the neighborhood through
increased traffic and congestion on North Kenilworth Avenue and will bring a great deal of late
night noise to an otherwise quiet street. The Petitioner has offered no fad based evidence to
the contrary.
g. The granting of the variation will substantially increase the congestion on North Kenilworth Ave,
a public street, and it will substantially diminish the propertyvalues in the neighborhood. The
Petitioner has offered no fact based evidence to the contrary.
We apologize for amateurish legal explanation above. We are not attorneys but we are doing our best
to interpret the legal definitions provided to us by the Village without incurring financial hardship to
formally protest this request. In the interest of stating this in more English terms:
a. The petitioner is asking for a variance in order to hold sporting events after dark and to
generate additional revenue from the driving range after dark. Darkness is an inconvenience to
the Petitioner and does not qualify as a hardship.
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b. There are other lighted fields in Mount Prospect that can already be used for these purposes;
namely Lions Park and Majewski Park. There are also additional parks where the sporting
events can be held during daylight hours including Sunrise Park.
c. The primary purpose for the lighting at the Driving range is to extend the hours of operation of
the range and increase the revenue needed to pay for the project.
d. The only hardship created by the current zoning rules is that the Petitioner cannot conduct
leisure activities late into the evening. Leisure activities hardly qualify as a hardship.
e. The variation will most certainly harm our property and our ability to enjoy the use of our
property. The noise, traffic congestion, and debris left in our yards are without question
harmful.
f. We live on a street that is sleepy and quiet in the evening. That fact is core to the character of
our neighborhood. The petitioner should not be allowed to alter that character.
g. The impact on the value of the neighboring property is enormous to the homeowners on North
Kenilworth Ave. Very few potential buyers will want to live less than 200 feet from the light and
noise that would come with this variation. The current market value of the homes on just the
west side of North Kenilworth Ave (6/13/2011) according to Ziliow Real Estate is estimated at
$6,142,000. If each homeowner experiences a 10% decrease in value because the pool of
potential buyers goes down we will collectively lose $614,200 for the mere convenience of the
Petitioner. If we want to avoid the affect the variation will have on our quality of life we will be
forced to sell. If forced to sell in the current economic environment that loss will be multiplied
by the loss of equity that most of us have already experienced in the past decade. The hardship
will be ours, not the Petitioner's. This should not be allowed to happen.
These are the standards defined by the Village as the criteria that must be met to grant a variation.
Failure to meet any one standard should result in a denial of the Petitioner's request. It is our position
that the Petitioner has failed to meet ALL of the defined standards and has failed to even attempt to
provide any factual evidence to the contrary.
Sincerely,
The undersigned residents of North Kenilworth Avenue
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MEMORANDUM
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FROM:
DATE:
HEARING DATE:
SUBJECT:
MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RICHARD ROGERS, CHAIRPERSON
CONSUELO ANDRADE, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PLANNER
JULY 21, 2011
JULY 28, 2011
PACKET INFORMATION
Village staff has received additional correspondence for case #PZ- 15 -11, which is the Conditional Use and
Variation requests for the property located at 1400 W. Central Road ( Melas Park). Attached please find emails
and letters from the public regarding the zoning requests for Melas Park. The staff report and exhibits for this
case were included in the packets for the June meeting, which was subsequently canceled. Please notify the
Community Development Department if a second copy of the information is needed.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (847) 818 -5314.
HAPLAMPlannfng &Zonhtg C0MMT &Z2011LStattiicpo1s?PZ- 151114DO W.Cartnd Rd- Melas PVk Suppleman.docx
Andrade, Consuelo
From: kim rivers [kimriv @wowway.com]
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2091 12:09 PM
To: Andrade, Consuelo
Subject: PZ15 -11
I would like to voice my opinion on PZ 15 -11, the driving range proposal for the Melas
Park water retention area. I'm strongly opposed to this. That particular area is one
used often by all sorts of folks. Kids sledding in the winter, people working out, etc. The
recently built football /soccer fields are bad enough, it seems to me they're used only 4 -5
weekends the entire year. Large lighting standards, and the safety nets required are
just going to be an eyesore. My children and I use that area of the park a lot, and they
would not understand having to stay away from it. There are enough sporting event
venues in this area, and not enough large park areas for just 'regular' folks. Thank you
for your consideration... Kim Rivera, 30 Millers Lane, Mt. Prospect.
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Andrade, Consuelo_
From: Jodie Moeller
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 2:17 PM
To: Andrade, Consuelo
Subject: PZ -15 -11 - Driving Range at Melas
Please, please, please do NOT allow a driving range to be constructed at the Melas Park water retention area!
My kids and I use this area almost daily year -round (honestly) to walk our dog and to use the hills for exercising. In the
winter, it is our favorite place to go sledding. Every time I am there (no matter the weather), I see many other people
enjoying the area - elderly couples, families with kids, dog - owners, etc. Just this morning, I saw a woman teaching her
son how to ride a bike along the path. There are not any other recreation areas nearby that offer such a safe, spacious
place to enjoy the outdoors the way the Melas water retention area does. It is especially conducive to families because it
is set so far off the road.
A driving range would appeal to a much smaller demographic and could only be used a portion of the year. But it's
existence would take SO much away from SO many people!
I am actually an avid golfer myself (my family has a tee time scheduled for this weekend) and often enjoy going to the
driving range. However, there are PLENTY of other driving ranges in the area that are easily accessible. I find it
completely unnecessary (and possibly heartbreaking!) to add another one at Melas.
Please consider my plea to keep this beautiful area open for ALL the public to enjoy,
Thank you,
Jodie Moeller
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From: Iberry99
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 3:37 PM
To: Andrade, Consuelo
Subject: Resident response to Zoning Case PZ -15 -11
Mr. Andrade -
Our family has resided in Mount Prospect for over 45 years. We were children here and are now
raising our children here. In that time, we have been very proud of the effort the Village of ,
Mount Prospect has put forth to provide high caliber recreational facilities, programs and parks.
We have utilized many of the Village facilities and opportunities and have encouraged our
neighbors to do the same.
It is our belief, however, that the proposed zoning changes presentedin Case PZ- 15 -11, in
support of a new driving range at Melas Park, are not necessary and, in fact, INDULGENT.
Within a 5 mile radius of Mount Prospect, there are 9 or more public golf courses and driving
ranges already in existence. One more driving range will only introduce new costs to the city
and increased traffic on Central Avenue. It is doubtful that this requested zoning change is
motivated toward meeting gaps in the community recreational NEEDS of the Mount Prospect
resident community. The Melas Park back park (water retention area) is a fantastic open area
for sledding, fitness training, frisbee play, etc which is not disruptive to any of the other
sporting complex activities. As suburbs have grown over the years, these type of open areas are
much more rare than driving ranges.
We strongly recommend that the Zoning Board reject the proposed changes presented in Case
PZ- 15 -11.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Lynn Berry and Matt Sessa - 209 East Hiawatha Trail, Mount Prospect
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From:
Ron Cohen [
Sent:
Friday, June 17, 2011 3:43 PM
To:
Andrade, Consuelo
Subject:
Golf range
Follow Up Flag:
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.lust what - we need another driving range within a five mile radius. What are you people thinking?
We have a beautiful open space for people to use in many different ways. Why are you catering to only people who golf
and expect everyone to foot the bill. Obviously there must be better ways to spend our tax dollars, maybe try saving
the money and lower our property taxes or better yet put it towards your underfunded over priced pensions! Just a
thought, maybe the golfers of Mt Prospect will cover your shortfall. Let common sense prevail and leave some open
spaces for everyone to enjoy!
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From: litnuge
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 4:21 PM
To: Andrade, Consuelo
Subject: Melas Park Driving Range
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Melas Park has is a wonderful place that services its residents, both of Mt. Prospect and Arlington Heights, in many
'different capacities. I have heard of the plans to construct a golf driving range in an area which I have come to cherish for
many different reasons. It is the place I am able to meet with wonderful people who share the same love of animals. We
have so many parks for our children, many of which my own children used as they were growing up. We who occupy this
space for one hour a day, reverence the land as we do our animals. We are respectful and appreciative of the time we
have enjoyed there. Please reconsider your decision and let us work together to maintain Melas Park in its present form.
I am convinced this will satisfy the majority of the people who enjoy this great piece of land.
Thank you,
Maxine Nugent
Arlington Heights
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From:
Melanie Schikore [
Sent:
Friday, June 17, 2511 4:55 PM
To:
Andrade, Consuelo
Subject:
Melas retention area
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Hello,
I'd like to weigh in on the proposed change of use for the retention area
at Melas Park. I am a resident of Arlington Heights since 1992 and my
family, including three kids and a dog, has enjoyed Melas for the purposes
of softball, soccer, sledding, dog walking, and more. The retention area
is especially important to us because there are so very few green spaces
in the suburbs which are free from structured activities and allow for
frisbee, dog play, sledding, exercise, etc.
Recently I heard that the park district wants to change the use to create
a driving range. I would be very disappointed to see this happen and I
think many other AH and Mt. Prospect residents would be too. It changes
an area that is currently used by many for various purposes into something
that only benefits a minority of residents, excludes all the others, and
is completely redundant given that there are already numerous driving
ranges in the area. Furthermore, it accentuates a certain economic
disparity since jogging, exercise, frisbee, dog walking and sledding are
all free activities, but golfing requires a certain investment even if
only in golf clubs. It's so important that the park district and the
village maintain a stance that amenities that are provided through taxes
need to be for all of the general public, not a select few.
I sincerely hope you will reconsider this idea and conclude at a minimum
that this is something that residents need to weigh in on since they are
the ones who will be affected.
Melanie Schikore
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From: Cooney, Bill
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 2:32 PM
To: Andrade, Consuelo; Simmons, Brian
Subject: FW: NO TO PZ 15 -11 Driving Range for Melas Park Water Retention Area
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
FYI
From: Wilks, Irvana K.
Sent: Monday, June 20, 20112:14 PM
To: Janonis, Mike; Jarosz, Doreen; Angell, Lisa; Cooney, Bill; Strahl, Dave
Subject: FW: NO TO PZ 15 -11 - Driving Range for Melas Park Water Retention Area
Received this about the driving range for Melas Park --
Irvana K. Wilks -- Mayor -- Mount Prospect
From: Stan Hillstrom [
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 11:38 AM
To: Wilks, Irvana K.; pwhoefert0)comcast.net arlene.ju,racek gmail com kornmt pros ct comcast.net;
matuszak.trustee sbc lobal.net; s olitm mail.com; maznawata comcast.net
Subject: Fwd: NO TO PZ 15 -11 - Driving Range for Melas Park Water Retention Area
I have sent this note to the village already - thought I would forward to the board as well.
Regards,
Stan
From: Stan Hillstrom <
Date: June 20, 2011 11:26:39 AM CDT
To: io mount ros ect.or
Subject: NO TO PZ 15 -11 - Driving Range for Melas Park Water Retention Area
I would like to voice my opinion on PZ 15 -11, the driving range proposal for the Melas
Park water retention area.
I'm strongly opposed to this proposal for several reasons:
1. This area already has other uses
- Sledding area for kids
- Exercise area for people who run hills or just want to walk
2. The required lighting and nets will be an eyesore.
3. How many more driving ranges do we need in the area? I don't play golf and I know_
that the park district already has a.driving range
( http: / /www.rtpd.org /Golf /miniGolf.html I can also think of three other driving ranges
that are a short drive away (two in Des Plaines and one in Northbrook).
I also think that the following questions should be answered:
1. Who will pay for the change and how will it be funded? I hope there will not be won't
be any additional costs for the residents to bear - as a reminder, we are in the middle of
a huge recession.
2. Have the families that will be affected by the new lighting etc. been contacted for
their input? I can't imagine that most would be happy with the proposed change.
3. Why are we looking to add additional maintenance when we cannot currently
maintain Kopp field. My daughter plays soccer there and the field is a mess most days.
Put your resources to work to improve what you have before taking on more
responsibilities.
Stan Hillstrom
8 South George Street
Mount Prospect
If you have questions please call me 847 873 0305
Regards,
Sta n
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Ms. Consuelo Andrade
Mount Prospect Village Hail June 23, 2011
50 S. Emerson Street
Mt. Prospect, IL. 60056
Dear Ms. Andrade,
My name is Keith Dinsmore and I have coached Recreational Soccer for the Mount
Prospect Park District for five years in both Fall and Spring season leagues. I am
writing to express my support for lighting at Melas Park.
Melas Park has beautiful fields for soccer and it would be a major addition to have the
facility open to us for nighttime games_ This would also lend a greater degree of
flexibility for scheduling in all seasons.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours truly
Keith Dinsmore
1405 East Central Road #21513
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Andrade, Consuelo
From: Nancy Stenzel [
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2091 3:02 PM
To: Andrade, Consuelo
Subject: Melas Park- retention area
I live at 904 Harvest Lane in Mt. Prospect, l use the park for exercise and relaxation with my family and grandchildren.
love the peacefulness and beauty of this park. Please do not put a driving range in this area, we have existing driving
ranges in the village. Please leave this open space for those who enjoy peace and quiet. Thank you, Nancy Stenzel.
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From:
greg stenzel [
Sent:
Thursday, July 14, 2011 3:08 PM
To:
Andrade, Consuelo
Subject:
proposed driving range at Melas
I would prefer to see the retention basin be used for year round activities like athletic training, softball, and winter sledding
activities, rather than just limit the availability to golfers. There are driving ranges at River Trails and Golf and Rand and I
have never seen them close to capacity.
Greg Stenzel
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From: Michael Kraak [
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 10:05 PM
To: Andrade, Consuelo
Subject: melas driving range
Im mailing you to express my opposition to a variance that would enable a golf driving range at melas park.
There is currently 5 driving ranges within a 5 mile or so radius from melas. Another range is not needed,nor
will it be a money maker for the town . The area should remain open to all residents, not just golfers, but winter
sledding, athletic fitness training and remote controlled toy planes and cars. A driving range would also
eliminate the bike /run/walking path around the pond for fear of errant balls. Vote No!
sincerely, mike kraak
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Mt. Prospect
Park District
www.mppd.or
Sermg POrtions ofMI AmPeei • Des Plaines • Arlington Heights • Elk Crave Ih kge
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
September 1, 2011
(847)255 -5380
Fax (847)255 -1438
Village of Mount Prospect
1000 W Central Road
ER'C
50 South Emerson Street EP - 1 2011
Mt. Prospect IL 60056
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
CENTRAL
e of Mt. Prospect
Attn: William Cooney, Director of CommunityDevelopm uni ty DefopM
COMMUNITY CENTER
(847)255 -5380
Re: Melas Park, 1400 W. Central Road
Fax (847)392 -5726
1000 W. Central Road
Dear Mr. Cooney:
Mt. prospect, EL 60056
Enclosed please find 20 copies of the following supplemental information. These documents
RECPLEX
support our on -going request for relief from certain setbacks and light related Village Zoning
(847)640 -l000
requirements at the referenced Park:
Fax (847)364 -2824
420W Dempster Street
• An additional petition from the Green and White Soccer Club in support of athletic field
ML Prospect, IL 60056
and Golf Driving Range lighting. This is in addition to a previously submitted support
petition from the football association. Please note that the vast majority of the soccer
LIONS
club petitioners are residents of the Village of Mount Prospect and/or the Mt. Prospect
RECREATION CENTER
Park District.
(847)632 -9333
Fax (847)632 -9325
• Property sales mapping comparisons of residential property adjacent to and nearby Mt.
411 S. Maple street
Prospect community parks with athletic field lights ( Melas, Meadows, and Friendship
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Parks.) Comparisons are made for properties before and after the 2008 real estate
market adjustment. This data is readily available on the Internet and is not presented as
FRIENDSHIP PARK
a professional opinion.
CONSERVATORY
(847)298 -3500
. Park District and Village Public Works staff have met to discuss the effects that the
Fax (847)296 -2053
existing/future development have /may have on both on -site and off -site parking. Field
395 Algonquin Road
analysis of the parking is tentatively scheduled for September, 2011 when both Park
Des Plaines, IL 60018
District athletic programming of the site are at a seasonal high.
MT. PROSPECT GOLF CLUB
(847)259 -4200
♦ The Mt. Prospect Park District has set aside up to $25,000 for the cost of plant materials
Fax {x47)632 -9334
that may be necessary to minimize potential ground reflective
y �' P $K' lighting and maximize
potential views for any affected adjacent residents.
600 See -Gwen
Mt. prospect, IL 60056
As a clarification, a list of similar area projects submitted in the original zoning application and
GOLF COURSE GARAGE
identified as Attachment No. I is attached and confirmed that they all use the same lighting
(847)632 -9330
technology that is proposed for Melas Park.
Fax (847)342 -9113
600 See -Gwun
Very trul yours,
_ / �
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Walter Cools,
LIONS GARAGE
Chief Executive Officer
(847)632 -9320
cc w /encl: Louis J. Ennesser Jr., Director of Parks and Planning
Fax (847)255 -8349
John Green, Groundwork, LTD
411 S. Maple Street
ML Prospect, IL 60056
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Petition m support of lighted tads at Mehm Park
We, the undersign sm= families in Mt. Prospect wish express our support of the
Park District's plan to instil lights at Mews Park. EsPOeMy m the fall, there are few
hours of daylight after school for our kids to practice. Lights at Melas Park would give
us the additional practice hours we need.! The only lighted facility available to us now is
MgUewsld Park, and the 2 lighted fields there do not provide enough space for all our
teams to practice. Please consider what is best for all the residents of Mt. Prospect as you
make your decision about lights at this centrally- located facilityl
Name Arm, pee
r
Petition in support of lighted fields at Melas Park
We, the undersigned soccer families in Mt Prospect wish to express our support of the
Park District's plan to install lights at Melass Parr Especially in the fall, there are few
hours of daylight after school for our kids to practice. fights at Melas Park would give
us the additional practice hours we need! The only lighted facility available to us now is
MajeWSki Park, and the 2 lighted fields there do not provide enough space for all our
teams to practice. Please consider what is best for all the residents of Mt. Prospect as you
make your decision about lights at this centrally - located facility!
X,Tft -e
f
Petitian in support of lighted fields at Melas Park
We, the undersigned soccer families in Mt. Prospect wish to express our support of the
Park District's plan to install lights at Melas Park. Especially in the fall, there are few
hours of daylight after school for our kids to practice. Lights at Melas Park would give
us the additional practice hours we need! The only lighted facility available to us now is
Majewski Park, and the 2 lighted fields there do not provide enough space for all our
teams to practice. Please consider what is best for'all the - residents of Mt. Prospect as you
make your decision about lights at this centrally- located facilityi
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Comparable Propeqy SalesChart
Sales Between 2008 and 2011
Key Properties
Square
Square
Footage
Footage
#
Address
City
Sale Price
Sale Year
(Land)
(Living)
1
114 N Kenilworth Ave
Mt Prospect
$292,500.00
07/20/201!0
8,250
1,568
Total $292,500.00
Average $292,500.00
Base Properties
$339
019/1212005
8,250
u - are Square
:7
1=08 N Kenilworth Ave
Mt Prospect
Footage Footage
# Address
City
Sale Price
Sale Year (Land) (Living)
Average $358,500.00
Base Properties
0 =0 RIPINIM
Square Square
1 01"'IM/00101 0'", M p t M
MF
I MENEM//'
Footage Footage
# Address
'0"'
Sale Price
Total l
$628,000.00
l Average l
$209,333.33
Sales Between 2002 and 2007
Key Properties
Square
Square
Footage
Footage
#
Address
city
Sale Price
Sale Year
Land
L iviin g)
5
202 N Kenilworth Ave
Mt Prospect
$341,,5010.00
07/26/20
7,500
1,237
6
1101 N Kenilworth Ave
Mt Proseect
$339
019/1212005
8,250
1,333
:7
1=08 N Kenilworth Ave
Mt Prospect
$395,000,00
011/2
8,250
1,115,2
Total $1,075,500.00
Average $358,500.00
Base Properties
Square Square
Footage Footage
# Address
City
Sale Price
Sale Year Land : (Living)
IVER,
Total
$610,000.00
Average
$305,000.00
Sale Prices and Square Footages from http.:llchicago,blockshopper.com/
Similar house square footages and /or lot size used to determine "comparable,
Melas Park
Overall Property Sales Chart
Address
Sales between 2008 andl 2011
Key Properties
Address
-City
Sale Price
Sale Year
114 IN Kenilworth Ave
Mt Prospect
$292,,500,00
07/2012010
Total $292,500.00
Average $292,500.00
Base Pro eirties
Address
City Sale Price
Sale Year
$395,000,00
01122/2007
106 N Kenilworth, Ave Mt Prospect
$735,000.00
04/11412006
201 N Kenilworth Ave Mt Prospect
$222,0001,00
05/1712002
Total $2,237,500.00
Average, $372,916.67
Base Properties
Address city Sale Price Sale Year
MOINIMMINIMMI NO
Total $1,143,000,00
Total $3,372,000M
Average l $228,600.00 1
Sales between 20 and 2007
Key Properties
Address
C �it
Sale Price
Sale Year
206 N Kenilworth Ave
Mt Prospect
$205,000.00
01/10/2002
202 N Kenilworth Ave
Mt Prospect
$341,500.00
017/26/2005
110 IN Kenilworth Ave
Mt Prospect
$339,000.00
09/12/2005
108 N Kenilworth Ave Mt Prospect
$395,000,00
01122/2007
106 N Kenilworth, Ave Mt Prospect
$735,000.00
04/11412006
201 N Kenilworth Ave Mt Prospect
$222,0001,00
05/1712002
Total $2,237,500.00
Average, $372,916.67
Base Properties
Address city Sale Price Sale Year
MOINIMMINIMMI NO
Total $3,372,000M
Average l $337,200.00
Sale Prices from http.
Represents all area lots sales in time frame listed
Illeadows Park
Sales between 2008 and 201
Key Properties
Square
Square
Footage
Footage
#
Address
city
Sale Price
Sale Year
(Land)
(Liivinig)
1
24 E Gregory St
Arlington Heiqhts
. 340,000.00
07/09/20110
101,004
_(Living)
1,496
Total 340,000.00
. . ................ Averaqe $340,000.00
Base Properties
$390,0100.00
06/2912004
9,992
Square square
Total $808,500,001
Avera e $404,250.00
Base
Footage Footage
# Address
City
Sale Price
Sale Year (Land)
_CLiving)
NOR
VON.
City
Sale Price
Sale Year (Land) (Living)
IW
I N
Tota
88,000.00
41
44
Average l
$329,333.33
Sales between, 2002 and 2007
Key Properties
Square
Square
Footage
Footage
it
Address
City
Sale Price
Sale Year
(Land)
(Liivinig)
5
2:304 E Gregory St
Arlington HeiQhts
$418,500,00
09/26/2005
10,025
1,121
6
2514 E Gregory St
Arlington Heighits
$390,0100.00
06/2912004
9,992
1,291
Total $808,500,001
Avera e $404,250.00
Base
Properties
Square Square
Footage Footage
# Address
City
Sale Price
Sale Year (Land) (Living)
IW
I N
ffil
41
44
Total
$1,012,000.00
Average
$337,333,33
Sale Prices and Square Footages from http://Chicago.blockshopper.com/
Similar house square footages andlor lot size used to determine "comparable,
Meadows Park
OIveral I Property Sales Chart
Address
Sales between 2008 and 2011
Key Properties
Address city
Sale Price
Sale Year
2414 E tyre o St .............. Arlington Heights
$340,000.010
07/019/2010
Total $340,000.00
Average $340,000.00
Base Properties
Address City Sale Price Sale Year
'NO
WROW" 1
06/29/2004
312 N' Vale Ave
Mt P
$3291,000,00
09/08/2004
Total $1,407,000.00
Average $351,750,00
Total $2,569,0100.00
Average, $321,125.00
IBanes between 2002 and 2007
IKey Properties
Address
City
Sale Price
Sale Year
2304 E Gregory St
Arlington Heights
$413,500,00
09/26,120015
2504 E Gregory St
Arlington Hleights
$269,500M
10/02/200
2514 E Gregory St
Arlington Heights,
$390,000.00
06/29/2004
312 N' Vale Ave
Mt P
$3291,000,00
09/08/2004
Total $1,407,000.00
Average $351,750,00
Base Properties
Address City Sale Price Sale Year
r
WWWRIUM
0 M
#110/019 M j 0 ME
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ME
Total. $3,374,000,00
Average $37 4,3'$3.39
Average without 516 S Rammer Ave l $321,750.00
Sale Prices from http.
Represents all area lots sales in time frame listed
RIWMM[=*MmNW*IM
S
Sales between 200�8 and' 201'1
K Sales
e
Key Properties
Square
Square
Footage
Footage
#
Address,
City
Sale Price
Sale Year
(Land)
1
[Base
1438, CJ ton PI
Des Plaines
$332,000.00
01/20/2009
7,879
1,412
2
2
1400 Miami Ln
Des, Plaines
$295,000.00
05/0742008
B
1,219
Total $627,000.00
Average $313,500 M
Base Properties
Properties
Square Square
Square Square
Footage Footage
Footage Footage
# Address
City Sale Price
Sale Year (Land) Liviin
M/11
WWII,
Total $966,500.00
Average $241,625,00
Total $1,700,500M
Average ll $283,416'.67
Sales, between 2002 and 2007
Key Properties
Square
Siqu a - re
Footage
Footage
#
Address
Ci!x
Sale Price
Sale Year
�Land )
9
466 Cordial Dr
Dies Plaines
$285,000.00
09/05/2002
'7,572
_(Liviing)
1,587
10
446 Cordial Dr
Des Plaines
$215,000.00
10111/20
8,308
1,411
Total: $500,0010.00
Average $250,000.00
Base Properties
Square Square
Footage Footage
Address
City Salle Price
Sale Year (Land) (Living)
Total $966,500.00
Average $241,625,00
Sale Prices and Square Footage s from http.
Similar house square footages andlor lot size used to determine "comparable.
Sale Prices from http.
Represents all area lots sales in time e frame listed
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Mt. Prospect Park District
Project References
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Community Park
Glenview, II.
Frernd High School
Football Field
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West Park
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Mt. Prospect High School
Football Field
Mt. Prospect, IL
Evanston High School
Football Field
Evanston, IL
Fox Valley Park District
Multiple Parks
Aurora, II,
Lincoln Way Schools
Baseball, Softball, Football Fields
New Lennox, IL
NOVA
Arlington Heights Park District
Pioneer Park, Sunset Meadows
Arlington Heights, EL
Village of Vernon Hills
Soccer and Baseball Fields
Vernon Hills, IL
Northbrook Park District
Anetsburger Park
Northbrook, IL
Naperville Park District
Multiple Parks
Naperville, IL
Glenbard High Schools
Football Fields
Carol Stream, IL
Conant High School
Football Field
Hoffman Estates, IL
Northfield Park District
Willow Park
Northfield, IL
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE (LIGHTED FOOTBALL /SOCCER FIELDS
AND LIGHTED DRIVING RANGE) AND VARIATIONS (HEIGHT OF LIGHT STANDARDS
AND BUILDING SETBACK) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1500 WEST CENTRAL ROAD, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, Mt. Prospect Park District (Petitioner) has filed a petition for a Conditional Use for lighted
football /soccer fields and lighted driving range, and Variations to decrease the building setbacks and increase
the height of light standards for property located at 1500 West Central Road, Melas Park, (Property) and
legally described as:
Lot "G" and "H" in Kirchoffs subdivision in the Section 33, Township 42 North, Range 11
East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded May 22, 1917
as Document No. 6117296.
Property Index Number: 03 -33- 300 - 077,- 076, -056 and 03 -33- 408 -004; and
WHEREAS, the "Petitioner" seeks (1) a Conditional Use to allow lighted football /soccer fields and a lighted
driving range (2) a Variation to increase the height of light standards from thirty feet (30') to seventy feet (70')
and 3) a Variation to reduce the building setback from fifteen feet (15') to four feet (4') along the west property
line as shown on the plans; attached as Exhibit "A1 -A5, "; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the request for a Conditional Use and Variations being the subject
of PZ -15 -11 before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Mount Prospect on the 28 day of
July, 2011, pursuant to proper legal notice having been published in the Mount Prospect Journal & Topics on
the 8 th day of June, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted its findings and recommendations to the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect in support of the requests being the subject
of PZ- 15 -11; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have given consideration to
the requests and have determined that the requests meet the standards of the Village and that the granting of
(1) a Conditional Use to allow lighted football /soccer fields and a lighted driving range (2) a Variation to
increase the height of light standards from thirty feet (30') to seventy feet (70') and 3) a Variation to reduce the
building setback from fifteen feet (15') to four feet (4') along the west property line as shown on the attached
plans as Exhibit "A1 -A5," would be in the best interest of the Village; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR
HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE The recitals set forth hereinabove are incorporated as findings of fact by the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby grant (1) a
Conditional Use to allow lighted football /soccer fields and lighted driving range, 2) a Variation to increase the
height of light standards from thirty feet (30') to seventy feet (70') and 3) a Variation to reduce the building
setback from fifteen feet (15') to four feet (4') along the west property line a copy of which is attached and
made a part of as Exhibit "Al — A5."
SECTION THREE Approval of the Conditional Use and Variations is subjectto compliance with the following
conditions:
1. The primary light standards are turned off at 9:00 p.m.; and
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2. The secondary light standards are turned off at 9:30 p.m.
SECTION FOUR The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this
Ordinance with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.
SECTION FIVE This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and
publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 2011.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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