HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/2003 P&Z minutes 13-03MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-13-03
Hearing Date: September 25, 2003
PETITIONER:
Village of Mount Prospect
100 S. Emerson St.
PUBLICATION DATE:
April 9, 2003 & August 27, 2003
REQUEST:
Text Amendment (Lighting Regulations)
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
Merrill Cotten
Joseph Donnelly
Richard Rogers
Matthew Sledz
Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Leo Floros
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michael Jacobs, AICP, Deputy Director
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Dave Toeppen
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Merrill Cot-ten made a motion to approve the
minutes of the August 28 meeting, seconded by Keith Youngquist. The August meeting minutes were approved 6-0.
At 7:35, Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-13-03, a request for a Text Amendment to the Lighting Regulations of
the Village Code. The Village Board's decision will be final for this case.
Michael Jacobs noted that the P&Z Commission last reviewed this issue during a special workshop meeting on
September 11. During the September 11 meeting the P&Z Commission discussed two main issues, illumination levels
at property lines and the method in which compliance with the proposed amendments would be achieved.
Mr. Jacobs indicated that after reviewing the light level readings obtained from several of the Commissioner's homes,
the P&Z Commission was supportive of the proposed maximum illumination level of 0.5 foot-candles at a property
line.
With regards to compliance, Mr. Jacobs noted that during the September 11 meeting the P&Z Commission
recommended that a compliance date of January 1, 2005 be included within the proposed amendments. This
compliance date would be consistent with the compliance date already established within the Village Code's parking
lot lighting regulations.
Lastly, Mr. Jacobs stated that the proposed amendments also include Some definitions for specific lighting terms used
within the lighting regulations. In addition, Dave Toeppen, 409 S. Hi-Lusi Ave., also suggested the amendments
include a specific definition for "full cutoff" fixtures. Staff agreed with Mr. Toeppen's suggestion and included the
proposed definition within the amendments.
Chairperson Juracek indicated that the latest staff report had addressed all of the previous suggestions made by the
P&Z Commission. She also noted that in reviewing the final version of the proposed amendments she thought up a
few different scenarios to determine if the proposed amendments would achieve the Commission's desired results.
She noted that the proposed amendments adequately addressed each of her possible scenarios.
Merrill Cotten questioned if the proposed amendments included a specific section for residential lighting. Mr. Jacobs
noted that the proposed amendments would create a general outdoor lighting section within the Village Code, but
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Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
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within the regulations there would be some elements that impact all types of lighting while in other instances there are
certain types of uses that would be specifically excluded.
Chairperson Juracek suggested that staff review the proposed language regarding hours of operation. She noted that
although the language is grammatically correct, it could be phrased in a different way. Mr. Jacobs noted that he would
rewew the language within the proposed hours of operation section to see if it could be improved.
Richard Rogers moved tc recommend approval to the Village Board of the Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
Case No. PZ-I 3-03. Joseph Donnelly seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Cotten, Donnelly, Rogers, Youngquist, Sledz and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 6-0.
At 8:35 p.m. Richard Rogers made motion to adjourn, seconded by Keith Youngquist. The motion was approved by a
voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Michael W.~icobs, Deputy Director