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AGENDA
Meeting Location: Meeting Date and Time:
Mount Prospect Senior Center Tuesday, October 12, 1993
50 South Emerson Street 7:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 1993 AND
SEPTEMBER 14, 1993
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL POLICY
Last year, the Village decided to require live Christmas trees to be disposed of
through the Village's waste hauler. Residents were required to place yard waste
stickers on the trees. The refuse hauler was then responsible for picking up tagged
trees and disposing of same in an environmentally acceptable way; i.e., not in a
landfill.
Unfortunately, last year's approach appeared to be less than successful. Many
trees were placed at the curbs without tags and were subsequently hauled away and
landfilled.
This year's program should be discussed with elected officials to determine the best
approach. The attached memorandum from Solid Waste Coordinator Lisa Angell
outlines the past history of the program, highlights some of the problems we
experienced last year and proposes a series of options.
Appropriate staff will be in attendance to discuss this item.
V. SINGLE-FAMILY HOME CONVERSION ORDINANCE
During the recent review of the Zoning Code, Trustee Paul Hoefert expressed his
desire to see the Village more closely regulate the conversion of single-family
homes into multiple dwelling units. Trustee Hoefert indicated that there appeared to
be a number of single-family homes that, over the years, had been converted into
two-flat apartment buildings.
It was noted that such conversions were not permitted as part of the Zoning Code,
and it was recognized that most of the existing conversions had taken place many
years ago. Initial discussion by Board members indicated a desire to consider
controls that would clearly prohibit future conversions and would provide a
mechanism for removing the existing non-conforming uses over a reasonable period
of time.
It was noted that the reach of the controls was not intended to affect reasonalble in-
law and temporary boarder situations. Rather, the focus of the regulations would be
limited to situations where distinct, separate and self-contained units had been
created.
Staff has conducted preliminary research regarding this matter. Several policy and
procedural issues should be discussed as a precursor to drafting a final Ordinance.
Appropriate staff, along with Buzz Hill, will be in attendance to help facilitate the
evening's discussion.
VI. MANAGER'S REPORT
Vii. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Viii. ADJOURNMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Property Disposition and Litigation