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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. COW Minutes 01/22/2013 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES January 22, 2013 I.CALL TO ORDER–ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:14p.m. in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, by Mayor Pro-tem Paul Hoefert.Trustees present included John Korn, Arlene Juracek, John Matuszak, Steven Polit, and Michael Zadel. Staff present includedVillage Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Community Development Director Bill Cooney, Deputy Community Development Director Brian Simmons, and Neighborhood Planner Janet Saewert. II.APPROVALOFCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLEMINUTESFOR NOVEMBER 13, 2012 Motion made by Trustee Kornseconded by Trustee Polit. Minutes were approved. III.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None IV.HOMES FOR A CHANGING REGIONDISCUSSION Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided an introduction on this topic and stated that this document was formulated through the Northwest Housing Collaborative. CMAP Representative Jonathon Burch spoke. He provided a summary of the types of housing demands based on the regional study. He also stated that the supply is well below the demand for particular types of housing based on Mount Prospect being a built out community. The study suggestsmaintaining the housing supply through various improvement methods. There werealso options outlinedfor growth in terms of particular housing types to address the shortfalls. He also stated that the study includessuggestions for improvement on senior housing including age in place options. General comments from the Village Board members included the following items: There is a concern voiced regarding potential higherstory buildings. It wasnotedthat a strengthofMount Prospecthousing isthevariety of housing types available. 1/22/13 Committee of the Whole Page 1of 3 It was also noted that there may be some types of housing that people demand which might bebeyond their income levels and arepart of the study. It waspointed out that some senior citizenoccupiedhousing creates demands thatrequire more services for seniors which maydrive up the expenseto provide such services. Village Manager Janonis noted that the Board is not obligated to accept the report for approval and can be filed without adoption. Consensus the Village Board was to direct the consultant to update thereport based on these comments and provide a final version to the Village Board for consideration. V.POTENTIAL TEXT AMENDMENTS-PREVIEW DeputyCommunity Development Director Brian Simmons provided an outline of the process intended for review. The first item was considering residential generators as accessory structures andthe anticipation of treating them the same as air conditioning units for location purposes. There was also a determination of consideringdonation boxes asanaccessory structure for nonprofit and institutional facilities when placed in public locations. Anotheritem for review is fences and an amendment to better define fence heightsasalandscape feature,regulations definingexterior side yardsfor fence placement,open versus solid construction,site triangleregulations and yards withretaining wallsserving as fences.There is also aneed to better define exterior side yard fence locations that abut sidewalks. He also stated there was a need to consider downtown parking regulations to allow street parking inclusion tocounts toward the required parking for the business. Alsostated was that there would be a need to change the use table to better reflect some service businesses. Illumination standards atproperty lines will needto be addressed in addition to modifying the amateur radio regulations which will make them consistent with state regulations. Lastly alandscaping update regarding plant listings, a need to better define site triangles and the landscape appeal process. General comments of Village Board members included the following items: It is requested that the staff consider addressing stoop size compared to a porch so there is limited conflict in case of enforcement needs. It was also noted that staff should consider minimizing the regulations for the stonewall features that typically are considered as part of landscaping. 1/22/13 Committee of the Whole Page 2of 3 Itwas suggestedthat some consideration be made regarding electronic signs that are too bright at midnight. It wassuggested that house numbers be mandated and enforced along with cistern regulations. It was also a suggestion to address wind turbines for electric generation in residential areas. Manager Janonis stated that the suggestions would be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Committee for consideration along with general staff recommendations. Once that process is completed the final approval would be brought before the Village Board for consideration at that time. MANAGER’S REPORT VI. Manager Janonis reminded everyone of the Celestial Celebration coming up on February 1, 2013. ANY OTHER BUSINESS VII. Trustee Polit noted that there are numerous warming centers open in the community if needed and the hours of operation are. Trustee Korn wanted to remind everyone of the need to remove Christmas decorations within 60 days of the holiday VIII.ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:55p.m. DAVID STRAHL Assis tant Village Manager 1/22/13 Committee of the Whole Page 3of 3