HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/27/2002 P&Z minutes 18-02MINUTES OF TIlE REGULAR MEETING OF TIlE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-18-02
Hearing Date: June 27, 2002
PETITIONER:
Village of Mount Prospect
100 S. Emerson Street
PUBLICATION DATE:
June 12, 2002
REQUEST:
Text Amendment (update Handicapped Parking Regulations)
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Richard Rogers
Matthew Sledz
Keith Youngquist
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Merrill Cotten
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Minutes of the May 23 meeting were approved. At
9:39, after the Commission heard three other cases, Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-18-02, a request for a Text
Amendment to update handicapped parking regulations. She explained that this case would be Village Board final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, introduced the case. She said Staff proposes that the Village's handicapped parking
regulations be revised to be consistent with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Currently, the Village requires
8-foot wide handicapped-parking stalls and that each stall has an 8-foot wide access aisle. She said that the Village's
Code does not include provisions for van-accessible parking stalls and that sharing an access aisle is not permitted. In
comparison, the recently changed Federal regulations contain provisions for van-accessible parking and reduce the width
of the access aisle to 5-feet for cars. She said that van-accessible stalls are required to maintain an 8-foot wide access
aisle, but two parking spaces may share an access aisle in both cases.
Ms. Connolly referred to the packet sent to the Commissioners that detailed specific text changes. She summarized the
proposal and stated that the new Village regulations would allow 5' wide access aisles and allow the access aisle to be
shared by two cars. Also, the code would be changed to create van-accessible parking regulations and to have those stalls
have an 8-foot wide access aisle. She clarified that the number of handicapped parking spaces would not change, but
require that van-accessible parking be provided. In addition, there was additional text added to help clarify the required
location for the handicapped stalls.
Ms. Connolly said Section 14.203.D.8.b lists standards for text amendments to the Zoning Code. She reviewed the
standards and explained that the proposed amendment applies to all handicapped parking stalls in parking lots in the
Village and does not affect an individual parcel or parking lot. She said that the changes are consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan because the changes
protect and promote the health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of residents of the Village, while still
preserving the character of the community.
Ms. Connolly said the proposed text amendment would allow for future improvements to be constructed in a safe manner
and comply with the Zoning Ordinance. She said that changes to handicapped parking regulations create regulations that
are consistent with Federal standards and regulations. Therefore, the proposed amendment meets the Zoning Code
Standards for Text Amendment and that Staff recommends that the P&Z recommend approval of the proposed Text
Amendment for handicapped parking regulations as outlined in the staffreport.
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Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Page 2
Richard Rogers stated this amendment makes a lot of sense, having two cars share one access aisle between them.
Presently, with every space having an access aisle next to it, the last spaces are very far from the building to be accessed.
Arlene Juracek had concerns about vans having the extra 8' space on the wrong side for disembarking a handicapped
person, but the other members assured here the van could back in to the space to access the proper side.
Commissioners discussed several other space measurement options, but decided to follow ADA regulations, Ms. Juracek
closed the public hearing at 9:49 p.m.
Richard Rogers moved to recommend approval to the Village Board for a Text Amendment to update handicapped
parking regulations as outlined in the staffmemo, Case No. PZ-18-02. Leo Floros seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Donnelly, Floros, Rogers, Sledz, Youngquist, and Juracek
NAYS:
Motion was approved 6-0.
At 9:50 p.m., Richard Rogers made a motion to adjoum, seconded by Joseph Donnelly. The motion was approved by a
voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner