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REGULAR MEETING
�.. JANUARY 31, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda,
at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2001 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey,
Murgatroyd, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito,
City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Chief of Police Kostecki, Director Community
Development Napolitano, Director of Public Works Batt, Director Parks and Recreation
Merkel, Assistant Administrator Maxeiner. Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
■ Approval: Ordinance creating angle parking on John Street;
■ Approval: Hire replacement employee, Public Works Wastewater Operator ll;
■ Approval: Requests to connect to Police Alarm Panel:
■ 3816 Main Street, Main Street MATO Partners;
■ 3322 W. Elm Street, McHenry Bank and Trust;
■ Approval: City Council Minutes:
�- ■ January 3, 2001 Regularly Scheduled Meeting;
■ January 16, 2001 Regularly Scheduled Meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK AND WAIVER OF FEES - LIONS CLUB
ANNUAL CARNIVAL _-
Lions Club President Tony Lytner and Carnival Chairperson Iry Staveteig were in
attendance. Mr. Staveteig addressed Council, explaining every year the Lions Club
schedules a fund-raising carnival during the month of June. The Club is again requesting
the use of Petersen Park, June 61h - 9t and that fees for the use of the park be waived
along with any sign permit fees. The following sign locations are being requested:
■ Route 31 and McCullom Lake Road;
■ Route 120 and Ringwood Road;
■ Route 31 and Pearl Street;
■ Route 120 on Bykowski Property east of the river;
■ Route 31 and High Street.
`.. Mr. Straveteig informed Council the carnival was so successful last year the Lions Club
donated $3,000 to the City's Project Zone Skatepark fund-raising efforts. In addition,
monies raised from this event are used to support the "Shop with a Cop" Program, as well
as for the purchase of necessary aids and equipment for both the hearing and seeing
impaired.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to
■ approve the Lions Club request for use of Petersen Park on June 6th through June 9th
2001, to conduct a fund-raising carnival;
■ waive all fees for the use of the park;
■ waive all sign permit fees;
■ authorize the installation of temporary signs at the following locations:
■ Route 31 and McCullom Lake Road;
■ Route 120 and Ringwood Road;
■ Route 31 and Pearl Street;
■ Route 120 on Bykowski Property east of the river;
■ Route 31 and High Street.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Lions Club President Tony Lytner invited Council and Staff to the Lions Club
Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 25, 2001.
SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF DEVELOPER DONATIONS
Mayor Cuda informed Council as per the City of McHenry's Subdivision Control
Ordinance Council directs the City Clerk to disburse Developer Donation Funds to the
appropriate taxing bodies: McHenry Elementary School District 15, McHenry High School
District 156, McHenry Public Library District and McHenry Township Fire Protection
District. He explained the City acts as a conduit for these taxing bodies, collecting the
monies during the building permit issuance process, and, again as per the City's
Subdivision Control Ordinance, distributes these funds twice a year in January and July to
the appropriate taxing bodies. Representatives of the taxing bodies were in attendance:
■ McHenry Elementary School District 15 Administrative Dept. Rep. Robert
Burke
■ McHenry High School District 156 School Board Member Debra Jacobs
■ McHenry Public Library District Exec. Director Arlene Kaspic and
Library Board President Debra Gust
■ McHenry Township Fire Protection Dist. Fire Chief Wayne Amore
The following monies were disbursed:
■ McHenry Elementary School District 15 $171,559.05
■ McHenry High School District 156 $ 92,377.95
■ McHenry Public Library District $ 24,173.00
■ McHenry Township Fire Protection District $ 24,173.00
City Clerk Althoff noted $307,460 in developer donation fees were collected for the
City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Fund.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the disbursement of
Developer Donation Funds as follows:
■ McHenry Elementary School District 15 $171,559.05
■ McHenry High School District 156 $ 92,377.95
■ McHenry Public Library District $ 24,173.00
■ McHenry Township Fire Protection District $ 24,173.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK AND WAIVER OF ALL FEES — GARY AND
APRIL MANG, SIXTH ANNUAL HAND CART FUND-RAISER
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported since 1995 the Gary and April
Mang have annually requested use of Petersen Park to host the "For the Children" hand
cart races. "For the Children" raises monies throughout the United States to purchase
equipment for use by children's hospitals. Last year's August 20th hand cart event raised
$29,000. Director Merkel noted the 2001 hand cart races are scheduled for Sunday,
`- August 19tt' . Employees from Union Pacific Railroad will again coordinate and promote the
fund-raising event.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to grant Gary and April Mang's
request for use of Petersen Park on Sunday, August 19, 2001, to host the Annual Union
Pacific hand cart race event and to waive all associated fees for the use of Petersen Park.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Voting Nay: None.
Motion carried. -
Alderman McClatchey suggested the City of McHenry challenge the Village of
Johnsburg and the Village of Ringwood to provide a team to compete in the hand cart race
event.
RUBLOFF TOWNE CENTER VARIANCE REQUEST
Rubloff Development Group Inc. Project Manager Ron Larsen was in attendance.
Director of Community Development Napolitano reminded Council the Final Plat of the
Rubloff Towne Center Subdivision was approved at a regularly scheduled Council Meeting
in November, 2000. The Final Plat as originally presented provided for a 60' right-of-way
for Blake Boulevard. The Final Plat has not yet been recorded. Rubloff Development
Group Inc. is requesting a variance to Section 8, E.1.f , of the City's Subdivision Control
Ordinance to permit the dedication of a 50' right-of-way for Blake Boulevard, as opposed to
the required 60' right-of-way. The variance will permit the construction of the Circuit City
retail store at the size and location originally planned.
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Staff explained the required building setback from a public right-of-way is 30'. The
Circuit City building would be set back an additional 10' without a variance to the City's
Subdivision Control Ordinance regarding right-of-way width and building setbacks. As
currently proposed, Staff informed Council, the Circuit City building would be
approximately 30' in distance from the north edge of roadway pavement.
In response to Council inquiry, the original developmental proposal for this
subdivision, depicted Blake Boulevard as a private roadway. City of McHenry building
setback requirements would therefore not have been considered. Staff also noted Blake
Boulevard as currently designed allows access to future development of the 30-acre
property located between the proposed Rubloff Towne Center Subdivision and the Oaks of
McHenry Subdivision, Phase 11. This 30-acre property may be developed residentially with
access through the Oaks of McHenry Subdivision, eliminating the need for Blake
Boulevard to be extended further east. Under these circumstances the proposed Blake
Boulevard would be classified as a cul-de-sac which requires only a 50' right-of-way.
Additional right-of-way for the cul-de-sac bulb would be necessary to accommodate a turn
around. Staff also informed Council the opportunity may exist to obtain an additional 'ten
feet of right-of-way from the property to the south upon its development. The City of
McHenry Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of the variance to the
minimum required right-of-way at its January 18, 2001 regularly scheduled meeting.
Mayor Cuda recognized Plan Commissioner and City resident Greg Lundberg. Mr.
Lundberg posed a series of questions to Rubloff Development Group representative Mr.
Larsen. Mr. Larsen responded to Mr. Lundberg's inquiries noting the following:
■ The proposed change in the right-of-way will not affect the landscaping plan as
presented, nor will the spacing or number of trees required be reduced;
■ The approximate width of the 10' right-of-way variance is worth approximately
$10,000 - $12,000;
■ Rubloff Development Group anticipates 18-25 truck deliveries per day;
■ The size of the delivery trucks will vary from small box trucks to full semi-tractor
trailer;
■ Most of the deliveries will be completed before 1:30 p.m.;
■ A lighting plan has been submitted;
■ Trash receptacles will be placed in fenced-in corrals;
■ The landscaping plan as presented meets the City of McHenry's requirements
for a commercial development located adjacent to a residential development.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Mr. Larsen noted currently no plans exist
for the 30' acre property located to the east of the Rubloff Towne Center Subdivision. The
property is currently zoned C5 Highway Commercial. Alderman Glab suggested a setback
variance be required as opposed to the 10' right-of-way variance requested.
Plan Commissioner and City resident Greg Lundberg again addressed Council. He
expressed concern for the Oaks of McHenry Subdivision residents with light pollution and
inadequate screening. As the property directly adjacent to the Oaks of McHenry residential
subdivision is not yet being developed, screening along the residential buffer is not
addressed adequately. He requested Council consider requiring Rubloff Development
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Group to exceed current landscaping requirements in consideration of granting the
variance. Some discussion followed.
Alderman Glab suggested the Rubloff Development Group's variance request be
sent back to the Zoning Board of Appeals for consideration. Alderman Baird recommended
Mr. Lundberg's concerns be addressed when the 30-acre vacant property is developed.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to accept the unanimous recommendation of
the City of McHenry Plan Commission, and to direct Staff to draft an ordinance approving
the Final Plat of the Rubloff Towne Center Subdivision, and granting a variance to the
minimum required right-of-way width for Blake Boulevard from 60' to 50', as required buy
the Subdivision Control Ordinance, for the entire length of the Circuit City building.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
KINGSBURY LP RESOLUTION AND JOINT RESPONSE AGREEMENT
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the City of McHenry was the issuer of
$5.5 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds to Kingsbury LP for the construction of a facility in
�- the Inland Business Park, GLS Corporation. Recently, Kingsbury LP learned it had
exceeded the $10 million limitation applicable under the federal tax law. These bonds were
fully redeemed and retired on October 1, 2000. In order to avoid federal income tax
problems for the bond holders, Kingsbury LP entered into discussions with the Internal
Revenue Service to negotiate an agreement that ensures no tax is owed by the bond
holders on the interest paid on the bonds prior to the redemption date.
In response to Council inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted the City of McHenry
is indemnified of all liability per loan agreements signed during the time of bond issuance.
As the bond issuer, the -City of McHenry must authorize Kingsbury LP's legal counsel to
negotiate a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service.
In response to Council inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated the City of
McHenry has retained the law firm of Chapman and Cutler to review all closing documents.
All expenses incurred by the City of McHenry in association with this matter will be paid for
by Kingsbury LP. Some discussion followed regarding City of McHenry liability.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to pass a resolution authorizing an agreement
between the City of McHenry and Kingsbury LP, to negotiate with the Internal Revenue
Service and authorizing an Internal Revenue Service closing agreement, and to approve
the Mayor's execution of the Joint Response Agreement with resect to Internatl Revenue
Service Municipal Bond Closing Agreement between the City of McHenry and Kingsbury
LP.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Cuda informed Council he and Village of Bull Valley President Brian Miller
were again scheduled to meet during the week of February 5th to continue discussions on
the proposed boundary agreement between the City of McHenry and the Village of Bull
Valley. In response to Council request, Mayor Cuda directed City Administrator Lobaito to
provide Council with a larger more legible draft of the proposed boundary map. Some
discussion followed.
Alderman Glab suggested properties located between the newly-proposed
boundary and the Facility Planning Area be designated as an exclusive corridor.
Properties located within this corridor would be allowed to select an annexation preference
for the Village of Bull Valley or the City of McHenry. Alderman Baird suggested the existing
Facility Planning Area boundary be retained.
Mayor Cuda also reported he, City Administrator Lobaito, Planner Maggio, Director .�
of Community Development Napolitano, and McHenry Elementary School District 15 and
McHenry High School District 156 representatives would be meeting on Thursday,
February 1, 2001 to review the relevant provisions of the Shamrock Farm Property
Annexation Agreement
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Development Committee Chairperson Alderman McClatchey reported
the Community Development Committee had met just prior to this evening's regularly
scheduled Council Meeting to conclude discussions on the Crystal Lake Road Corridor
Study. Chairperson Alderman McClatchey informed Council it was the consensus of the
Committee to recommend Council direct Staff to begin negotiations with the affected west
side Crystal Lake Road property owners to consolidate curb cuts between Lillian Street
and Royal Drive. Some discussion followed.
Alderman Baird requested more complete information be provided Council in
Friday's Agenda Packet.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported he would be attending an
Illinois Department of Transportation Seminar tomorrow, Thursday, February 1, 2001, to
obtain information regarding the administration of the Illinois Tomorrow Grant. In addition,
Director Napolitano informed Council Follett Software obtained a permit to initiate a ",
significant addition to their building located in the McHenry Corporate Center.
Director of Public Works Batt reported the Public Works Department has submitted
the appropriate work to obtain FEMA funds for snow removal expenditures associated with
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the significant December snowfalls experienced by McHenry County. Referencing
Rubloffs request for a variance to the minimum required right-of-way, Director Batt
suggested Council consider the City of McHenry Subdivision Control Ordinance. He noted
the inconsistency with the Subdivision Control Ordinance. A building setback variance
requires appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals, whereas a right-of-way variance
does not.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported Staff is receiving information
regarding the Petersen Farm Open Space Land Acquisition Development Grant land
closing. Council will be kept apprised of these developments.
City Administrator Lobaito drew Council's attention to his memo regarding the
McAndrews Farm Property Development and the formal objection process. City
Administrator Lobaito also complimented Director Napolitano's analysis of the proposed
McAndrews Farm Development, as well as his successful Illinois tomorrow Grant
Application for the Riverwalk Design Plan Development.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Works Committee Chairperson Alderman Bolger scheduled a Public Works
Committee Meeting for Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. to consider and review
the proposed 2001 Streets Program. Director of Public Works Batt noted streets originally
`-- included in the 2001 Streets Program which have subsequently identified for sewer
televising have been reallocated for a future year's program.
In response to Alderman Baird's request, Director Batt noted Staff would be
contacting the referenced property owner to correct the excessively high driveway curb.
Alderman Glab requested Staff investigate amending the City of McHenry's Zoning
Ordinance definition of "recreational vehicles" and regulations regarding storage of
recreational vehicles on residential property.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel, Potential Litigation and Lease Negotiations at 8:55 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.
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p.m. Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to go back into Open Session at 9:46
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the temporary hiring of William
Hobson as the Recreation supervisor at Grade 8, Step 2, with a beginning salary of
$32,381, effective February 12, 2001.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to authorize and approve the out-of-
grade pay for Legislative Action Clerk Anne Kranz acting in the capacity of Deputy Clerk
for a six-week period in the amount of$628.32.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to authorize Staff to advertise for a part
time an administrative job-share receptionist position at 24 hours per week with a pro rata
share of benefits as per the City of McHenry's Personnel Policy, with a starting salary of$9
per hour.
Voting Aye:, Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay. None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the reorganization of the
part time job share City Clerk Junior Clerk/Receptionist Position currently filled by Lynn
Martenson, to a 24-hour per week position with a pro rata share of provided benefits as
defined in the City of McHenry's Personnel Policy, retaining her current salary of $13.52
per hour.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None. 'IN
Motion carried.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the Mayor's execution of a lease
with D's Marine Service, owner and proprietor Jerry Danko, for the City's Riviera Marina
Property, located at 3302 West Waukegan Road, with the rental terms as presented by
Staff at this evening's regularly scheduled Council Meeting, subject to the revision of
language contained in Paragraph 4(b)iv, regarding the collection of a one time $7,500
credit and attorney review.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council directed Staff to provide a finalized draft of the lease agreement prior to
execution.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
MAYOR CIT CLERK
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property abutting a less intense use such as residential or a park. The developers would have to
conform to the requirements of the ordinance. Long asked Saladin if his clients intended to
develop this property. Saladin said they are not the developers.
Douglas Knox: If the Petitioners were to request C-3 rather than C-5 zoning, would this fit into
the commercial hub designation as shown in the Comprehensive Plan? Knox said he is not
disputing that the Petitioners are seeking C-5 zoning, but why not go for C-3, if this would fit into
the commercial hub designation as well'? Semrow said that unless the Board is petitioned to zone
the property C-3, the Board can not look at the C-3 zoning for this property. The Board must
make a recommendation on the Petition which is before them and that is for C-5 zoning.
Diane Hesch: Would it be possible to zone half of the property C-5 and half of it something else,
such as residential. Semrow said the Petitioner has asked for C-5 zoning for the entire parcel.
Hesch asked if the Board could recommend that half be zoned C-5 and half be zoned less than C-
5. McArdle said that each recommendation would be for or against the Petition which has been
presented. The Petitioner does not seek half C-5 zoning and half something less; therefore this
could not be in the recommendation.
STATEMENTS BY OBSERVERS/OBJECTORS
Chairman Semrow swore in each of the following Observers/Objectors prior to their making the
following statements:
Greg Lundberg: "The Petitioners are trying to conform to the City's Plan. I would hope that
some property owners may consider a re-petition. We are more concerned about the property
adjacent to my property, not the property which is adjacent to Route 31. The zoning may benefit
some of the city, but it will not benefit me. My concerns are:
1. Increased danger to my children due to the increased traffic flow in the area as a result of
\.. commercial development.
2. Increase in crime in the area.
3. Decline in property values for homes in our subdivision.
4. Increase in noise pollution.
5. Increase in trash blowing onto my property.
6. Increased lighting in the area; light pollution in my neighborhood.
"I don't mind commercial development, but not right alongside my home. I would like to see
them re-Petition with not so extreme a commercial development."
Brad Kaplan: "I represent Signa Corporation which is in the process of foreclosing on vacant
properties in the Oaks of McHenry. Any adjacent land should be developed as per the existing
development scheme - residential. We will be vigorously seeking relief as to setbacks,
landscaping, etc. for anything but residential when developed adjacent to our property.
Joe Perez: "We are concerned regarding the C-5 commercial zoning. we would like to see this
property annexed to the city. But, C-5 zoning is too broad. If commercial zoning is granted, we
would prefer C-3 zoning here. This would be consistent with the existing zoning already in
existence in this area."
Thomas Loftus: "We understand that the property along Route 31 will go commercial. We would
like to state that blanket C-5 zoning is too broad. We would like to see the Petitioners come back
before this board for any permitted or conditional uses in the C-5 district. We believe these
parcels should be brought into the city as a PUD. There could then be some C-5 uses, but the
PUD could assure that there would be buffers in place to protect the residential properties and less
intense uses from the granted C-5 uses. What is the intent of the commercial hub? Is C-5
permitted in the commercial hub; are just C-3 and C-4 zoning districts permitted in the commercial
hub? If this proposal came back to this Board as a PUD, we could all provide good input. There
RETAINED PERSONNEL FEES.
Owners shall not be required to reimburse the City for any
costs associated with the annexation of the Property to the City
referred to in the retained personnel ordinance. The City shall
reimburse owner for legal fees incurred during the process of this
annexation proceeding, not to exceed the total sum of $1,500.
VII. DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTION.
Owners agree that, with regard to the following areas of the
Property, so long as all of the Property is developed with C-5
Highway Commercial uses, development shall be restricted to only
allow, but not require, the extension and cul-de-sac construction
of the existing Pine Drive or Birch Lane, public municipal
utilities and stormwater control improvements, if necessary. No
other improvements or structures shall be permitted to exist on
these restricted areas which are intended to remain open and act as
buffer zones between the Property and the residential developments
to the south and east of these restricted area. Design,
construction and location of all permitted improvements in the
restricted areas shall be subject to approval by the City. In the
event the Property adjacent to these restricted development areas
is reclassified to single family residential use, the City will
agree to remove the restriction herein.
Restricted Development Areas
1. An area 200 feet north of the Oaks of McHenry
subdivision, Phase I, extending from the east line of lot 13
to the east line of out lot "B" referred to on the final plat
of the Oaks of McHenry, Phase I, filed in the office of the
McHenry County Recorder of Deeds as Document No. 9OR046649.
2. An area 100 feet west of the west line of the Oaks
of McHenry subdivision, Phase II, extending from the south
line of the Property north to the south right of way line of
FAP 420.
TITLE IV
MISCELLANEOUS
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provisions relating to the requested rezoning of the Property
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�- YIII. LANDSCAPING & SCREENING
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of the requirements in this section is to provide for
landscaping and screening of parking and other outdoor areas that will :
(MC-91 -553)
1 . protect residential environments from effects of more intensive
adjacent uses
2. protect users of parking areas from excessive wind, glare, and '
temperature extremes
3. reduce the adverse effects on public streets and adjacent
properties of noise, blowing dust and debris, and motor vehicle
headlight glare
4. discourage unsafe access to and circulation within off-street
parking areas
5. contribute to improved community appearance and maintenance of
property values.
B. TYPES OF LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIRED
1 . RESIDENTIAL SCREENING STRIP (Adjacent to Residentially Zoned
Property). landscaped strip including a solid fence, wail , or
landscape screen located along the length of all lot lines (excluding
the width of access ways) that abut an adjacent residentially-zoned
parcel on a parcel devoted to a more intensive residential , office,
commercial , or industrial land use, whether or not an off-street
parking, loading, or refuse area is present.
2. PARKING SCREENING STRIP (On Perimeter of Parking Lot).
landscaped strip which may include a solid ence, wa , or landscape
screen and which is located along the length of front and corner side
lot lines (excluding the width of access ways) in front or corner side
yards that accommodate parking areas.
3. PARKING ISLAND STRIP ( In Interior of Parking Lot) .
landscaped strip in the interior of an off-- street parking area.
4. SCREEN (Around Other Open Uses) .
solid ence, wall , erm, a ge, or landscape screen of sufficient
height to conceal a use from view from the ground floor level on
adjoining properties and with a continuous opacity of 50 percent when
viewed horizontally from grade level to the top of the Screen starting
no later than 12 months after installation.
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Table 14• Uses Requiring Landscaping or Screening
Parking Parking
Screening Island
Strip [a] Strip [a] Screen [a]
1 . New uses providing:
Over 25 open off-street _
parking spaces [b] X
Over 45 open off-street X
parking spaces [b] X -
2. Outdoor storage, where permitted - - X
3. Open service and refuse - X
disposal areas
4 . Electrical and mecnanical
equipment such as transformers,
heat pumps, and air conditioners
installed in the open on the X
ground but protruding above grade -
5. Any one or more open - - X
off-street loading spaces [c]
[a] See definition in paragraph B of this section.
rb] A minimum of 5 percent of the parking area in Industrial Districts and
10 percent in all other districts shall consist of landscaping. Any
landscaped strip . required hereunder may be credited toward this
requirement. Open sales lots for motor vehicles shall not be considered as
parking spaces.
[c] A Screen for off-street loading shall be a minimum of 6 feet high.
See also Table 16 for Uses Requiring Residential Screening Strips
When a Residential Screening Strip (Table 16) and a portion of a Parking
Screening Strip are required in the same yard, only the Residential
Screening Strip shall be required in that yard.
Requirements of this table shall not apply to single-family detached
dwellings, single-family attached dwellings, or townhouse dwellings except
where parking or other listed uses are provided collectively for multiple
dwellings.
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Table 15: Landscaped Strip Requirements
Residential Parking Parking
Screening . Screening Island
Strip [a] Strip Strip
1 . Minimum Strip
WIDTH in feet 5 5 5
2. Minimum Strip
AREA in square feet - - 100
3. HEIGHT of
Screening in feet:
Minimum: [b] [g] 5 3.5 -
Maximum: Cc] [g] 7 - -
4. TREES:
a. Maximum Average
SPACING in Lineal
Feet of Strip [d] [e] 50 50 -
b. Minimum NUMBER
Per Strip [e] - - 1
5. Maximum Number of Parking
Spaces Between Strips - - 15
6. Minimum OPACITY [f] [g] 50% 50% -
See also Tables 14, 16, and 17 for additional requirements.
ra] In interior side or rear yards, Strip may be a uniformly painted solid
fence or wall in- lieu of a landscape screen.
[b] At time of installation
[c] At any time
[d] Excluding width of access ways through the strip. Trees are not
required to be spaced uniformly at intervals indicated. '4here a berm,
hedge, fence, wall , or combination thereof meets the requirements for
a Screening Strip in the judgment of the City Council , no trees shall
be required therein
[e] See also Table 17 for dimensional requirements for trees.
[f] Continuous opacity when viewed horizontally beginning at grade level
up to required minimum height starting no later than 12 months after
installation.
[g] Height, clearance, and opacity of Strips are also subject to
requirements on Vision Clearance Triangles in the Accessory Uses ,
Yards, and Fences section herein.
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Table 16: Uses Requiring Residential Screening Strips
Strip Required in Interior When Such Yard Is
Side and Rear Yards in: Adjacent to Residential Property in:*
Any RA or RM District Any RS District
Any 0, C , or I District Any RS, RA, or RM District
Lots accommodating Non- Any RS, RA, or RM District
Residential Uses in Any
RS, RA, or RM District
* Applies also when yard is adjacent to an improved or unimproved alley
right-of-way that is adjacent to property in these districts.
See also Tables 14 , 15, and 11 for additional requirements.
Table 17: Dimensions of Required Trees
Minimum TRUNK DIAMETER in inches [a] 2.5
Minimum HEIGHT in feet [b] 8
Minimum SPREAD OF CROWN in feet [c] 15
Requirements apply to trees required in item 4 of Table 15.
All dimensions apply at time of installation except where
indicated.
See also Tables 14, 15, and 16 for additional requirements.
[a] Measured 6 inches above grade.
[b] Also subject to the requirements concerning Vision
Clearance Triangles in the Accessory Uses , Yards, and
Fences section herein.
[c] At maturity.
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