HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 1/6/04
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
BILLS
MAYOR'S
REPORT
APPO I NTMENTS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
January 6, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:10p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Gerald Farley
Trustee Timothy Corcoran (arrived late)
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Trustee Michael Zadel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Zadelled the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Trustee Wilks gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held December 16, 2003.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" noted by an
asterisk, as well as all items further listed in that manner, would be considered with one
vote, as business item "Ix. CONSENT AGENDA."
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Farley, assisted by Police Chief Richard Eddington, presented the International
Association of Chiefs of Police Award to Commander Robert Rzepecki, former Director of
the Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT). This annual award recognizes exceptional
performance in criminal investigations.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Farley had no recommendations for appointments to boards or commissions.
CITIZENS
TO BE HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
PZ-27 -03
999 N.
ELMHURST RD.
NEW BUSINESS
PZ-46-03
321 E. RAND RD.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS-CITIZENS TO BEHEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following business
items:
1.
2.
Bills, dated December 11-31,2003;
Resolution No. 1-04: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AT 600
SEE-GWUN AVENUE;
Accept proposal for Stanley Consultants for the extension of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 2 storm sewer
Mapping contract (not to exceed $75,000).
3.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for second reading requesting a Conditional Use permit to
amend the Planned Unit Development for property located at 999 North Elmhurst Road
(Jewel Express).
A Jewel/Osco currently stands on the subject property, however, the petitioner is
requesting the amendment to allow the construction of a gas station and Jewel Express
convenience store. Board members expressed concerns about parking, ingress and
egress, and the overall success of the proposed business. The majority of Board
members indicated their desire to allow the operation of a restaurant or retail store,
in keeping with the redevelopment of Randhurst Shopping Center.
The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval, with certain
conditions, by a vote of 4-0.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve Ordinance
No. 5404:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
AMEND A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 999 NORTH ELMHURST ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Wilks
Nays: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Motion failed.
NEW BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for first reading, to rezone property at 321 E. Rand Road.
The property is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residence); the petitioner wishes to
change the zoning to R-2 (Attached Single Family Residence), which would allow for the
construction of four townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission had
recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 7-0.
Mr. Zack Joseph, d/b/a AM Pinnacle Holding Company, addressed Board members'
questions relative to his construction experience, parking, garage usage, storage space,
and patio size. There was much concern as to whether the property owners would have
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PZ-48-03
103 S. MAPLE
STREET
ORD. NO. 5404
AMEND CH. 18,
WE-GO TRAIL
STATUS
REPORT
ample storage space for outdoor furniture and/or equipment, as well as whether parking
would be sufficient for a 3-car family, or on occasions where there might be a number of
guest vehicles.
This ordinance will be presented for second reading on January 20, 2004.
An ordinance was presented for first reading, requesting a Conditional Use permit for the
relocation of the Mount Prospect Central Schoolhouse its current site at 201 N. Wille
Street, to the vacant lot at 103 S. Maple Street, adjacent to the Mount Prospect Historical
Society. If approved for relocation, the schoolhouse will be renovated and used as a
museum, in conjunction with the Historical Society building at 101 S. Maple Street. At the
December 11,2003 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the project was approved
by a vote of 7-0.
Gavin Kleespies, Executive Director of the Historical Society, explained their plans to
restore the schoolhouse to its original (1895) appearance, and to conduct tours as well as
use it for a meeting place for the Historical Society and other local organizations.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5404:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 103 SOUTH MAPLE STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A first reading was held for an ordinance amending Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village
Code, by reducing the speed limit on We-Go Trail from 30 mph to 25 mph. By a vote of
6-3, the Safety Commission had recommended approval.
Project Engineer Matt Lawrie explained that We-Go Trail is included in the Village's 2004
resurfacing program, and that is considerably narrower, at seventeen feet (17'), than the
Village Code allows for new streets, that being twenty-eight feet (28'). Staff had
presented four options for widening the street, as well as allowing for parking along the
side, to residents. Mr. Lawrie discussed the positives and negatives of each option, and
explained that the speed limit amendment will be necessary to ensure safety if We-Go
Trail is widened.
Neighborhood residents, represented by Ron Nobles of 420 S. We-Go Trail, asked the
Board to consider safety, cost, and the attractiveness of the community, and keep the
street narrow. Jim McGehee, 507 S. We-Go Trail, requested that the street remain as
it is.
This ordinance will be presented for second reading at the January 20, 2004 Village
Board meeting, at which time there will be additional discussion regarding sidewalk, curb,
and gutter installation, and street width.
As a status report, Village Manager Michael Janonis noted that Coffee with Council was
scheduled for Saturday, January 10.
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ANY OTHER
BUSINESS
CLOSED
SESSION
RECONVENE
ADJOURN
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to recess, and reconvene in
Closed Session at 9:03 p.m. The Closed Session was called for the purpose of reviewing
Closed Session minutes, as stated below:
REVIEW MINUTES: 51LCS 120/2.06 (c) - Discussion of minutes of
meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval
by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated
by Section 2.06.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
RECONVENE
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 9: 13 p.m. No further business was
discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
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