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Home My WebLink About01/06/2004 VB minutes CALL, TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT APPOINTMENTS 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 7:10 p.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 BE HEARD 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 town homes. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 7-0. Mr. lack 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 2 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 avote 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. 3 ANY OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION RECONVENE ADJOURN 1:\WINIMINUTESIJan 6, 2004.doc 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 4