HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/29/2011 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 29, 2011
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled August 29, 2011 meeting of the McHenry City
Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Schaefer,
Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, and Condon. Absent-None. Also in atten ance were ty
Administrator Black, Deputy City Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson,
City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Construction and Neighborhood Services Director
Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, Chief of
Police Jones.
PRESENTATION: 11U MCHENRY COBRAS BASEBALL TEAM
Mayor Low announced there would be a presentation by McHenry Cobra Baseball Team
who placed third in the recent CABA Tournament out of 33 participating teams. Mayor Low
announced she observed the last game. She pointed out the sport provides an opportunity for
teaching life skills through the game of baseball. Mayor Low further stated she was impressed
by teamwork and spirit exhibited by the team and she was proud of the way the team
represented the City of McHenry. While winning third place was a great accomplishment the
manner in which the team conducted themselves was equally important.
Head Coach Mike Stewart thanked Mayor Low for the recognition she provided through
her attendance at the games. He noted the team has played together for the last three years
`- and it is ranked in the top 10 in the State of Illinois. Coach Stewart presented Mayor Low with a
signed baseball along with a photograph of the team.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Condon requested clarification regarding Consent Agenda Item F and inquired
as to the length of time the signs would be posted regarding the Hilltop Elementary School PTO
Annual Steak Fry Fundraiser. Deputy Administrator Martin stated the signs would be posted
from September 171h through October 2"d
Alderman Glab inquired if the proposed traffic signal maintenance agreement with
IDOT, Consent Agenda Item B, is a typical agreement. Director of Public Works Schmitt
responded the City typically enters into a ten-year agreement with IDOT for this purpose.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Contract for purchase of bulk rock salt through the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program in the amount not-to-
exceed$184,260;
B. Ten-year IDOT Intergovernmental Agreement for Traffic Signal Maintenance with an expiration date of June 30,2021;
C. MFT Resolutions for the purchase of rock salt as follows:
2006,$96,948.73;
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2007,$34,250.96;
2008,$204,652.03;
2009,$204,613.21;
2010,$309,319.81;
D. Request for Temporary Use Permit for seasonal landscape waste transfer facility at 1819
Dot Street - Marengo Disposal Company;
- -----E. Purehaase of two---mowing hreugh--State--of--�1-1}no-i-s-Job- Pu-rchas�r0grav and---
National IPA contract price in an amount not-to-exceed $73,737.11;
F. Request to post temporary advertising signs in municipal rights-of-way - Hilltop
Elementary School PTO annual steak fry;
G. Request for Temporary Use Permit for Barbeque Cook-off Fundraiser - Bjorkman's Ace
Hardware, 4520 West Crystal Lake Road;
H. Special event liquor license - St. Patrick Church Oktoberfest;
I. Special use/Picnic permits;
J. City Council Minutes:
August 15, 2011 regularly scheduled meeting;
K. List of Bills:
ADAMS, RUSSELL 55.00
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 2,023.40
ALTERNATE POWER INC 2,530.48
AMELIO, ROBERT 305.50
ANDERSON, LORI 213.13
AT&T 4,101.24
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 124.95
AUTO TRUCK GROUP 185.86
BACK TO HEALTH CTR LLC 325.00
BERMUDEZ, CECILIA 378.00
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 0 117,244.25
BREMER, CURTIS H 26.00
BRENNAN, DAN 2,205.00
BROWN, PAUL 23.00
BUSS FORD SALES 1,119.48
CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 21,085.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1,374.67
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 346.92
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 55.45
CLESEN, NICHOLAS 300.00
CLIFFORD-WALD 811.84
COMCAST CABLE 73.29
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 28,198.09
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 10.00
CURTIS, TINA 320.00
DELISI, PHIL 225.00
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 721.75
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 175.62
EJ EQUIPMENT 3,006.28
ELAN TECHNOLOGIES INC 1,555.80
EZ FLEX SPORT MATS 1,040.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 180.40
FITZGERALD, MIKE 1,500.00
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 129.50
FOWLER, JEFF R 92.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 23.20
GALLS AN ARAMARK CO LLC 53.98
GARAVENTA USA INC ANTIOC 375.00
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 182.40
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 1,177.44
HAMPTON INN MACOMB 87.69
HARMENING, CHRISTOPHER M 46.00
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN L 137.06
HRGREEN 18,695.76
IN TIME SOLUTIONS INC 693.00
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 11,645.95
J G UNIFORMS INC 200.96
JENSEN, KIM 20.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 107.66
KIMBALL MIDWEST 343.90
KIRCHNER FIRE 539.25
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KUS, TOM 25.50
LAKESIDE PEST CONTROL SE 110.00
LANGOS CORP 500.00
MARATHON TOWING 370.00
MARK'S PLUMBING PARTS 281.83
MARTIN, DOUG 25.00
MARYS FLOWERS & GIFTS 48.00
_jv1AXTM Cr)NCTRT7(,'=ON- QRP_ Inn 49797 OD
MAZZUCA, JOE 92.00
MCCAFFERTY, BRITTANY 696.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 187.60
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 464.63
MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & M 355.00
MCHENRY COUNTY ORTHOPAED 792.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 250.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 449.50
MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT 44.95
MDC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC 4,640.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 74.03
MIDCO 233.50
MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 38.04
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 28.00
NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL R 300.00
NATURESCAPE DESIGN INC 290.96
NICOR GAS 411.41
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 800.00
NWBOCA 15.00
OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 92.50
PACE 10,860.20
PADDOCK, TIMOTHY 223.25
PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC 947.87
PETROLIANCE LLC 24,669.69
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 333.00
PITEL SEPTIC INC 675.00
` POSGLOBAL.COM 1,138.80
PRECISION SHARPENING 41.00
PUCHALSKI, RICHARD J 3,061.18
RADICOM INC 2,494.67
REINDERS INC 540.00
RICCI, DONNA 28.20
RIETESEL, BYRON 20.00
S-F ANALYTICAL LABORATOR 65.00
SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE 85.00
SAXELBY, LISA 129.00
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS I 165.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 6,730.23
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 696.37
STERWERF, JASON 69.00
SWEDERSKI CONCRETE CONST 4,850.00
THELEN MATERIALS LLC 85.14
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 225.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 177.43
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 3,587.50
USA BLUEBOOK 564.90
VERIZON WIRELESS 89.19
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 13,584.99
WALMART COMMUNITY 196.66
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 6,911.63
WISCONSIN SHEEP & WOOL F 55.00
WITT, CINDY 30.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 4,863.45
GRAND TOTALS 630,918.95
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 98,115.11
PAGEANT FUND 48.00
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND 3,587.50
WATER/SEWER FUND 66,412.36
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 315,297.20
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EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 117,244.25
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 531.40
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 24,923.89
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 1,373.06
POLICE PENSION FUND 3,386.18
TOTALS 630,918.95
Vo Ing ye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, immer, a erson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MCHENRY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FOUNDATION WALKING FOR WORDS 5K RUN/WALK-A-
THON IN PARK RIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION—SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated McHenry Elementary Education Foundation has
requested Council permission to host their Walking for Words 5K Run/Walk-A-Thou on Sunday
September 11th in Park Ridge Estates. Staging, registration and parking would occur at
Riverwood School. Assistant Administrator Hobson noted there would be brief road closures
and there would be minimal impact on the neighborhood. He noted Staff has reviewed the
request and recommends approval as submitted.
Mayor Low clarified the event is scheduled for September 11th and not September 12th
as stated on this evening's Agenda.
Alderman Glab inquired if the services of four officers would be required. Assistant
Administrator Hobson responded it would be safer to proceed with the services of four officers
but the event could be managed by two officers.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve the
request submitted by McHenry Elementary Education Foundation for its Walking for Words
5KRun/Walk-A-Thon scheduled for September 11, 2011 in Park Ridge Estates Subdivision as
presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
KELLY MILLER CIRCUS REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. USE OF PETERSEN PARK FROM SEPTEMBER 13 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15 2011 FOR
THE EVENT;
2. TEMPORARY WAIVER OF PROVISIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16 SECTION 16-
. 25 TO ALLOW OVERNIGHT STAYS IN THE PARK FOR THE EVENT
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated a request was submitted by Kelly Miller Circus to --�
host an event at Petersen Park on September 14th and September 15, 2011. Additionally, the
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Circus would arrive on September 131h and would be setting up for the event. The event
requires waiver of the Municipal Code provision which prohibits overnight stays in City parks as
there would be circus employees who would remain onsite overnight with the animals and
equipment. Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval as presented.
Alderman Schaefer inquired if there would be personnel background checks similar to
what is required for carnival employees. Assistant Administrator Hobson responded in the
affirmative.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staff's recommendation to
approve the request submitted by Kelly Miller Circus to host an event in Petersen Park on
September 14th and 15th, and to permit overnight stays in the park from September 13th
through 15th as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab, Peterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT RESOURCES SECOND ANNUAL HUMAN RACE 5K RUN ON SUNDAY, APRIL 1S,
2012 IN THE MCHENRY CORPORATE CENTER
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated a request was submitted by Not-For-Profit
Resources to conduct its second annual 5K Run on Saturday April 15, 2012 in the McHenry
Corporate Center. Individuals and organizations running in the event will raise funds for the
non-for-profit agency of their choice which services McHenry County residents. Assistant
Administrator Hobson noted as the event is held in the McHenry Corporate Center on a Sunday,
temporary street closures would really not impact anyone.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
the request submitted by Not-For-Profit Resources to host its second annual 5K Run on Sunday,
April 15, 2012 in the McHenry Corporate Center as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RESTAURANT SERVING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES—2302 NORTH RIICHMOND ROAD
Deputy Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Blake Richmond LLC
seeking a conditional use permit for a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages at 2302 North
Richmond Road. The matter was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a Public
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Hearing held on June 30, 2011. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the
applicant's request.
Alderman Schaefer inquired if the alcoholic beverages would be served only to
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Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the unanimous recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance granting a conditional use permit
for the operation of a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages to Blake Richmond LLC for their
facility located at 2302 North Richmond Road.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR CLASS G1 LIQUOR LICENSE FROM CNL RESTAURANT, LLC D/B/A SAKURA
RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 2302 NORTH RICHMOND ROAD; AND ORDINANCE AMENDING
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4 SECTION 4-6(6) GRANTING AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF
CLASS G1 LICENSES FROM SIX TO SEVEN
Mayor Low stated she met with applicant Xiang Lin who is seeking a Class G1 Liquor
License for CNL Restaurant d/b/a Sakura Restaurant which is located at 2302 North Richmond
Road. She noted the applicant has completed all paperwork, paid all fees and submitted to
fingerprinting. Mayor Low stated it is her recommendation to approve the liquor license and to
approve an ordinance increasing the number of Class G1 Liquor Licenses from six to seven.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept the Mayor's recommendation to pass
an ordinance amending the Municipal Code Section 4-6(6) ,increasing the number of Class G1
Liquor Licenses from six to seven, and to approve a Class G1 Liquor License be granted to CNL
Restaurant LLC d/b/a Sakura Restaurant, located at 2302 North Richmond Road.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 0-95-709 TO PERMIT WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES AT
4724 WEST CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD
Deputy Administrator Martin stated approximately one year ago The Chapel, a non-
denominational religious organization, began holding services every Sunday at McHenry High
School West Campus located at 4724 West Crystal Lake Road. Council in March approved a
temporary use permit to allow The Chapel to continue holding services, subject to their making
application for an amendment to the High School's conditional use permit to allow the services
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to take place onsite. The Chapel's lease with the High School and the temporary use permit will
expire on September 25, 2011. The Chapel is seeking Council authorization to remain on the
High School premises for another year.
Deputy- Administrator Martin noted_th_e—Couns"a--)--the—_opt on—.of---ap-RrQyi_ng—th_e_____
expansion of the existing conditional use permit which would allow The Chapel to remain on
site. Alternatively, Council may require the applicant to apply for a conditional use permit to
allow a religious institution in a residential district, and present their request before the
Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing.
Deputy Administrator Martin stated it is Staff's recommendation to pass an ordinance
granting an expansion of the existing conditional use permit granted by 0-95-709, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Conditional use permit expansion is contingent upon the applicant entering into a lease
extension with McHenry High School District 156 for use of West Campus;
2. Conditional use permit shall expire if religious use ceases operation for three
consecutive months;
3. Services shall be limited to one time/week on Sundays;
4. No other ancillary uses shall be allowed without prior amendment to the conditional use
permit. Ancillary uses shall be defined as: organized daily services, services for
recognized religious holidays, bible studies, choir practice, other uses associated with
daily operations of a religious institution, and operation of a day care facility or a school
of any kind, other than Sunday School.
Alderman Santi stated he was confused by condition #4. Deputy Administrator Martin
stated the provision relates to events other than typical services.
Alderman Glab stated he would like to know that no services would conflict with any
school day. Deputy Administrator Martin noted the lease is tailored to address the needs of The
Chapel while ensuring no conflict with school-related activities. The lease between The Chapel
and the School District is for one year; however the conditional use would remain unlimited.
Alderman Glab stated he could not support approving the conditional use permit for an
indeterminate time.
Alderman Condon stated while Alderman Glab is correct that Council would be
approving a conditional use permit expansion, it would actually only be used while the lease
with the School District is in effect. She recommended amending the fourth condition to state
that."religious services of any religious holidays approved by McHenry High School District 156
shall be permitted".
Alderman Glab stated the matter should be looked at more closely. He suggested a
temporary use permit be granted for one year. Council is not looking at what could potentially
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occur on the premises by granting an open-ended conditional use permit. He stated he could
not support the request as presented.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass an
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allow The Chapel to conduct religious services at McHenry High School West Campus located at
4724 West Crystal Lake Road subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditional use permit expansion is contingent upon the applicant entering into a lease
extension with McHenry High School District 156 for use of West Campus;
2. Conditional use permit shall expire if religious use ceases operation for three
consecutive months;
3. Services shall be limited to one time/week on Sundays and any religious holidays as
approved by McHenry High School District 156;
4. No other ancillary uses shall be allowed without prior amendment to the conditional use
permit. Ancillary uses shall be defined as: organized daily services, bible studies, choir
practice, other uses associated with daily operations of a religious institution, and
operation of a day care facility or a school of any kind, other than Sunday School.
Voting Aye: Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Santi, Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF PRELIMIINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 IN RUBLOFF TOWNE CENTRE
Deputy Administrator Martin stated the applicant, Interplan LLC, is seeking to
resubdivide Lot 1 of Rubloff Towne Centre Subdivision in order to construct a Panda Express
Restaurant on proposed Lot 1A. Lot 1 is currently comprised of 11.2 acres. Lot 1A would be a
.81 acre parcel which would be adequate for the needs of Panda Express. As the matter
concerns a very simple resubdivision, the applicant submitted preliminary and final plats of re-
subdivision concurrently.
Deputy Administrator Martin noted the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the
plats at its June 30, 2011 meeting and recommend their approval subject to the following
conditions:
1. Approval shall be contingent upon Council approval of the conditional use permit for a
restaurant with a drive-thru facility for the subject property;
2. Compliance with all revisions to the engineering plans and final plat as recommended by
the City engineer shall be required;
3. The final plat shall be recorded within six months of Council approval;
4. Any existing covenants to the Rubloff Towne Centre Subdivision shall be amended to
include Lot 1A;
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5. Storm water permit application shall be submitted and best management practices shall
`-' be used whenever and wherever appropriate, as recommended by City engineer
Alderman Glab inquired if there would adequate parking remaining for the shopping
center following resubdivision which would utilize a_portion of current available parking._______
Deputy Administrator Martin responded there is a surplus of parking in the vicinity and there
would be no parking shortage. Alderman Glab opined the proposed site plan is well-designed,
especially the drive-thru facility.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept the unanimous recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance providing for the approval of the
Preliminary and Final Plats of Subdivision for the Resubdivision of Lot 1 in Rubloff Towne Centre
subject to the following conditions being met:
1. Approval shall be contingent upon Council approval of the conditional use permit for a
restaurant with a drive-thru facility for the subject property;
2. Compliance with all revisions to the engineering plans and final plat as recommended by
the City engineer shall be required;
3. The final plat shall be recorded within six months of Council approval;
4. Any existing covenants to the Rubloff Towne Centre Subdivision shall be amended to
include Lot 1A;
5. Storm water permit application shall be submitted and best management practices shall
be used whenever and wherever appropriate, as recommended by City engineer.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRIVE-THRU FACILITY AND
OUTDOOR SEATING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 2476 NORTH
RICHMOND ROAD—PANDA EXPRESS
Deputy Administrator Martin stated applicant Interplan LLC is seeking a conditional use
permit to allow a drive-thru facility and outdoor seating for the proposed Panda Express
Restaurant to be constructed on Lot 1A of the Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Rubloff Towne Centre.
The matter was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing held on
June 30, 2011 and received a unanimous recommendation for approval, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Conditional use permit shall be revoked and become null and void if the use is not
established or a required building permit is not obtained and construction started within
one year of the date of ordinance approval by the City Council, or if the use ceases
operation for more than one year;
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2. Site shall be developed in substantial accordance with the site plan prepared by
Interplan LLC dated May 9, 2011, with exceptions as noted in this recommendation, and
the landscape plan prepared by Interplan LLC and Evergreen Design Group dated May 9,
2011;
0ut s ide seating sha[[bp=_nwith f�Yp tables-and-chairs-not-intended to-be rr moved-daily;—
4. An additional "Do Not Enter" sign shall be posted at the end of the drive-in escape lane
as noted on the Staff Report for this project.
Deputy Administrator Martin further noted the requested outdoor seating is for four
tables including four chairs per table. Staff concurs with the recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Commission and requests approval of an ordinance providing for the conditional
use permit as requested.
Alderman Condon noted she always has concerns regarding inclusion of escape lanes in
drive-thru site plans and stated she was glad to see the escape lane was included in the design
of this project.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Glab, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to
allow a drive-thru facility and outdoor seating for a Panda Express to be located at 2476 North
Richmond Road, Lot 1A of the Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Rubloff Towne Center, as requested by
Interplan LLC subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditional use permit shall be revoked and become null and void if the use is not
established or a required building permit is not obtained and construction started within
one year of the date of ordinance approval by the City Council, or if the use ceases
operation for more than one year;
2. Site shall be developed in substantial accordance with the site plan prepared by
Interplan LLC dated May 9, 2011, with exceptions as noted in this recommendation, and
the landscape plan prepared by Interplan LLC and Evergreen Design Group dated May 9,
2011;
3. Outside seating shall be with fixed tables and chairs not intended to be removed daily;
4. An additional "Do Not Enter" sign shall be posted at the end of the drive-in escape lane
as noted on the Staff Report for this project.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCE FOR PANDA EXPRESS LOCATED AT 2476 NORTH RICHMOND
`-' ROAD
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Panda Express is requesting a sign variance to
allow the following for its facility to be located at 2476 North Richmond Road:
1. approximately 138 square feet of additional wall signagee,(56 square feet are
permitted);
2. four additional wall signs (two are permitted);
3. two-foot height variance for freestanding sign (six-foot height is permitted); and
4. 4.5 additional square feet for the freestanding sign (32 square feet is permitted).
Deputy Administrator Martin noted Staff believes the variance requests are not unusual
for this type of use and are not excessive, and would therefore recommend approval as
presented.
Alderman Peterson noted in light of the position of the restaurant on the site, the
request appears to be appropriate.
Alderman Schaefer inquired if the menu board is included in the sign package. Deputy
Administrator Martin responded in the negative and noted it would be approved
independently.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to accept Staffs recommendation to grant
sign variances to Panda Express for its facility to be located at 2476 North Richmond Road as
follows:
1. approximately 138 square feet of additional wall signage, (56 square feet are
permitted);
2. four additional wall signs (two are permitted);
3. two-foot height variance for freestanding sign (six-foot height is permitted); and
4. 4.5 additional square feet for the freestanding sign (32 square feet is permitted).
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported the City's quarterly newsletter would be posted on the City's
website www.ci.mchenry.il.us on Thursday, September 1, 2011. A limited number of hard
copies would be available at the Municipal Center for those without internet access.
Mayor Low also announced the City is hosting a commemorative ceremony for
September 11th on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Veterans Memorial Park at 9 a.m. and
encouraged all to attend.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Peterson announced a committee
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Center
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STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab reported he went to Buddyz Restaurant recently and noticed the
developer has re-posted the signs regulating short-term parking along Green Street. He
inquired as to the status of the designated five public parking spaces pursuant to the terms of
the edevelopment agreement. City Administrator Black responded Staff is working on this
issue and the matter will be brought before Council shortly.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Santi, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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