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DECEMBER 11, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, December 11, 2006 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd
(arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Wimmer, Peterson and Condon. Absent: None. City Staff in
attendance were: City Administrator Maxeiner, City Attorney McArdle (arrived at 7:34 p.m.),
City Clerk Jones, Assistant Administrator Martin, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of
Public Works Marcinko, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Director of Parks
and Recreation Merkel, Director of Finance Black, Management Assistant for Community
Relations Hobson. Absent: None.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION — 10 MINUTE LIMITATION
Pat Heinmiller of 1403 North Beach Road addressed Council regarding the removal
of a temporary sign near her home. Ms. Heinmiller requested the "sand bags for sale" sign
be removed as it was deterring potential home buyers from looking at her home. Mayor
Low responded Staff would look into the matter.
City Attorney McArdle arrived at 7:34 p.m.
Alderman Murgatroyd arrived at 7:35 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Approve City Council minutes:
November 20, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting;
December 4, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting;
B. Approve List of As-Needed Checks:
AFLAC 4,334.76
ALBERTSONS 2,387.25
APWA 100.00
BADGER METER INC 450.00
BANKCARD SERVICES 3,153.17
CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC 126.00
COMED 15,132,88
FOP UNITS I/II 1,824.00
GRANT WRITING USA 395.00
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 1,080.00
HOME STATE BANK 47,425.00
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 494.00
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 44.00
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & EN 56,227.00
IPELRA 75.00
IPRA 140.00
KLEAN, TRACY 97.44
LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS 25.00
MCHENRY COUNTY 107.00
MCHENRY PAYROLL FUND, CI 156.19
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 30.00
NAPOLITANO, JOSEPH 35.00
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 98.04
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 335.00
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 1,963.34
NUGGET RESORT HOTEL 506.88
ONEYS TREE FARM 288.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 4,933.95
PRAIRIE INTERNATIONAL TR 250.00
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 80.50
SAM'S CLUB 549.35
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SEARS COMMERCIAL ONE 328.92
SECRETARY OF STATE 89.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 129.92
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 1,242.00
GRAND TOTALS 144,633.59
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 23,981.00
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 47,425.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 15,132.88
WATER/SEWER FUND 57,649.53
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 67.52
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 162.45
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 59.02
POLICE PENSION FUND 156.19
TOTALS 144,633.59
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A RESTAURANT— 1237 NORTH GREEN STREET
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated Applicant Fernando Perez is
seeking a conditional use permit to allow the service of alcoholic beverages at his
restaurant to be located at 1237 North Green Street. Director Napolitano noted the ,
Planning and Zoning Commission at a Public Hearing held on November 16, 2006
unanimously recommended approval of the request.
Director Napolitano stated Staff supports the request and recommends approval of
an ordinance granting the conditional use permit.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Santi, to accept the unanimous
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to pass and approve an
ordinance granting a conditional use permit to allow the service of alcoholic beverages for
Fernando Perez at his restaurant located at 1237 North Green Street.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF CLASS A-14 LIQUOR LICENSE FROM
CHINA LIGHT, INC TO GRJ PIZZERIA, INC— 1266 NORTH GREEN STREET
Mayor Low stated she had been notified by China Light, Inc. that the building and
business located at 1266 North Green Street had been sold to Mr. Gary Johnson. Mr.
Johnson is proposing a pizzeria and pub at that location. Mayor Low stated she met with
Mr. Johnson who has filed all appropriate paperwork, paid the transfer fees and been
fingerprinted. She is recommending approval of the transfer of the Class A-14 liquor
license.
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Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Mayor Low's recommendation to
approve the transfer of the Class A-14 Liquor License from China Light, Inc. to Gary
Johnson, President of GRJ Pizzeria, Inc., d/b/a Bambinos Pizzeria & Pub, subject to
satisfactory fingerprint results and BASSET training for all employees involved in the sale
of alcoholic beverages at the restaurant.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT A
VARIANCE FROM THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
RELATING TO THE PLANTING OF TREES IN THE PARKWAY — MEI PROPERTIES,
364-382 BANK DRIVE
In attendance was Mr. James Marinangel.
Director Napolitano stated following the sale and development of the property
located at 364-382 Bank Drive, immediately south of the McHenry Savings Bank, the
Bank's owners, James and Kathleen Marinangel, became concerned regarding the
potential sight impediment of their sign due to the required parkway landscape being
installed at the newly-developed property.
Director Napolitano noted the Planning and Zoning Commission at their November
16, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting reviewed this matter and recommended a variance
to the Subdivision Control and Development Ordinance to accommodate the concerns of
the Marinangels as follows:
• Reduce the number of required parkway trees from six to four;
• Permit modification of tree type following Staff arborist approval, to allow for smaller
tree species which would be less likely to impede view of the Bank sign;
• Permit planting of the trees closer to the parking lot curbing.
Staff supports the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation.
Alderman Condon inquired if the change in tree species to smaller trees could still
accommodate six trees rather than the recommended reduction to four trees. Director
Napolitano responded as the planting gets closer to the intersection, the number of trees
impacts the sight line.
Alderman Glab stated he would support the change, but expressed concern that the
matter was not addressed originally.
Alderman Murgatroyd expressed concern that smaller trees would affect vehicular
sight lines when entering or leaving the site.
~' Mr. Marinangel noted the reduction in the number of trees is actually from five trees
to four trees. He stated he is willing to work with Staff to make appropriate plantings.
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Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept the unanimous recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to pass an ordinance granting a variance from
the Subdivision Control and Development Ordinance regarding the MEI Property
development located at 364-382 Bank Drive as follows:
• To reduce the number of required parkway trees from six to four;
• To permit modification of tree type following Staff arborist approval, to allow for
smaller tree species which would be less likely to impede view of the Bank sign;
• To permit planting of the trees closer to the parking lot curbing.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRY CLEANER WITH ON-SITE
PROCESSING — 364-382 BANK DRIVE
In attendance were Applicant Michael Hurd and his Attorney Lisa Waggoner.
Director Napolitano stated the Applicant is proposing to locate his Green Clean
Concepts dry cleaning establishment in the strip center currently under construction at
364-382 Bank Drive. As the facility would have on-site processing, a conditional use permit
is required.
Director Napolitano noted the Planning and Zoning Commission, at a Public
Hearing held on November 16, 2006, unanimously recommended approval of the request.
In response to an inquiry from Alderman Glab, Mr. Hurd clarified the amount of
solvent which would be located on the premises at any one time. He noted no more than 6-
8 five-gallon pails would be needed for an entire year.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept the unanimous recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance granting a conditional use
permit to Michael Hurd for Green Clean Concepts, to allow a dry cleaning establishment
with on-site processing at 364-382 Bank Drive.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Abstaining: Wimmer.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION FOR PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MEDICAL
ARTS BUILDING SITE LOCATED AT 1110 NORTH GREEN STREET — CURTIS
COMMERCIAL
Assistant Administrator Martin introduced John Curtis of Curtis Commercial who has
submitted a proposal outlining the redevelopment of the former Medical Arts Building site,
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located at 1110 North Green Street. Mr. Curtis introduced his partners in the project, Marck
Alberts and Jeff Krol.
Mr. Curtis presented Council with an overview of the project. He noted the
residential condominiums would be single-floor, ranch-style dwellings, which would appeal
to senior citizens. Mr. Curtis highlighted some of the attributes of the project, noting the
first floor would be dedicated to retail/office use. The four-story structure would include a
two-story parking garage to accommodate the needs of the building residents as well as
consumers of the first floor businesses. He stressed the importance of the recreational
boat slips. He expects project completion by mid-2008.
Assistant Administrator Martin summarized the proposed financial incentives, costs
and profits to the developer:
• Land Acquisition/Site Preparation $1,348,972
• Permit Fee and Impact Fee Reimbursement $ 230,000
• Site Improvements/Utilities $ 300,000
• Contribution to Public Parking Deck $ 121,028
• Eight boat slips
Total $2,000,000.
All incentive payments would be phased over a five-year period. Assistant Administrator
Martin stated if Council concurs with the proposed incentives, Staff is seeking a motion to
direct Staff to prepare a detailed development agreement for this project.
Alderman Murgatroyd expressed his support of the project.
Alderman Wimmer stated he is impressed with the proposal.
Alderman Peterson stated his support of the project as well.
Alderman Condon noted the project would be an asset to the City and particularly
the Riverwalk. Alderman Santi concurred.
Alderman Glab stated he likes the building, but the height of the structure concerns
him. He also stated he does not support providing the developer with eight boat slips.
Attorney McArdle left the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
Alderman Glab requested clarification between temporary and permanent boat slips
and requested this matter be defined by the Army Corps of Engineers prior to finalizing the
development agreement for this project.
Alderman Schaefer stated he is in favor of the development.
Mayor Low stated she appreciates the thought the developer put into the design of
~' the project. She acknowledged she is excited to see the project move forward.
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Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Condon, to direct Staff to create a development
agreement with Curtis Commercial of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, for the redevelopment of the
former Medical Arts Building site located at 1110 North Green Street, with incentives
totaling $2,000,000, as well as the rights to eight boat slips, upon site plan and zoning
approval.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no Mayor Statement or Report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
McHenry Area Youth Commission Council ,Liaison Alderman Condon announced
the Commission Director's contract has been renewed.
Chairman Alderman Peterson announced a Parks and Recreation Committee
meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Aldermen's Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner announced the Employee's Annual Christmas Party will
take place on Friday, December 15, 2006.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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