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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/30/2007 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JULY 30, 2007 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, July 30, 2007 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer and Peterson. Absent: Alderman Condon. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Maxeiner, City Attorney McArdle, City Clerk Jones, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Finance Black, Director of Public Works Schmitt. Absent: Deputy City Administrator Martin. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION — 10 MINUTE LIMITATION Bill Belpedio of the McHenry Area Jaycees addressed Council and presented a check to Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel in the amount of $5,000 which represented the McHenry Jaycees contribution towards the 2007 fireworks display. Mayor Low noted the City's partnership with the McHenry Area Jaycees is a positive experience and the City deeply appreciates the Jaycees assistance with the annual fireworks program. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Low stated Consent Agenda Item F has been modified to include a request for two block parties. Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: A. Final pay request for purchase and installation of parkway trees along Municipal Drive— Landscape Concepts Construction, Inc.; B. Final pay request for historic Pearl Street Bridge truss storage— SEC Group; C. Ordinance approving various amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 9; D. Ordinance approving various amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 10; E. Special Use/Picnic Permits; F. Block Party requests: Katherine Hatter, Legend Lakes Subdivision, August 12, 2007 Larry Popp, Boone Creek Subdivision, August 3, 2007 G. City Council minutes July 16, 2007 regularly scheduled meeting. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANDED PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES — ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 3706 ST. PAUL AVENUE �. In attendance was Reverend James Swarthout of St. Paul Episcopal Church. r July, 30 2007 Page 2 Director of Community Development Napolitano summarized a request received from St. Paul Episcopal Church located at 3706 St. Paul Avenue to amend their existing conditional use permit allowing the expansion of pre-school activities on the premises. Director Napolitano noted the church currently offers a limited preschool on the site and is requesting permission to expand the program to include 3-4 year olds and 4-5 year olds. Director Napolitano noted the request is similar to existing programs at Church of Holy Apostles, St Mary's and Shepherd of the Hills. Director Napolitano stated Staff has no concerns and supports the request. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Director Napolitano noted the request is to expand an existing preschool program. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass an ordinance granting approval of a request to allow an amendment to the St. Paul Episcopal Church conditional use permit allowing the expansion of pre-school activities on the premises located at 3706 St. Paul Avenue. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. f_ REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCE— BUSS FORD, 111 SOUTH ROUTE 31 Director Napolitano stated Buss Ford has notified the City they had recently acquired the McHenry Lincoln-Mercury dealership. Consequently, they have submitted a request to replace one of their existing free-standing signs, "Quick Lane, with a "Lincoln- Mercury" sign on their premises. Director Napolitano noted Buss Ford was granted a variance in 2000 to allow two free-standing signs on their premises: Buss Ford (155 sf; 36'4" in height) and Quick Lane (120 sf; 20' in height). The Lincoln-Mercury sign is 133 sf in area and 24' in height. Director Napolitano noted it is critical for Buss Ford to be able to advertise all brands of autos sold at their dealership. It is Staffs recommendation to support the request to replace the "Quick Lane" free-standing sign with the "Lincoln-Mercury free-standing sign. Alderman Glab inquired if the applicant concurred with the removal of the automobile service sign ("Quick Lane"). Director Napolitano responded the applicant has requested permission to substitute the "Lincoln-Mercury" sign for the "Quick Lane" sign. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve a request submitted by Buss Ford for their dealership located at 111 South Route 31 to allow the replacement of their free-standing sign as follows: -' Removal of"Quick Lane" 120 sf; 20' high free-standing sign; Replaced with "Lincoln-Mercury" 133 sf; 24' high free-standing sign. July, 30 2007 Page 3 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT — NANA'S KITCHEN, 4113 WEST SHAMROCK LANE Director Napolitano stated Nana's Kitchen located at 4113 West Shamrock Lane in Liberty Square Shopping Center has requested a conditional use permit to allow service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the restaurant. The current operation involves only catering and carry-out service. Director Napolitano noted at this time there is no seating within the restaurant. In order to accommodate seating, the applicant is intending to expand their operation into the adjacent unit of the center. Director Napolitano stated the matter was considered at a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission held on July 5, 2007. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to allow the service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant for Nana's Kitchen located at 4113 West Shamrock Lane. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT — CAFE AEON, 3918 WEST MAIN STREET In attendance was Nathan Ryan, owner of Cafe Aeon, located at 3918 West Main Street. Director Napolitano stated a request had been received from Cafe Aeon seeking a conditional use permit to allow the service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant for their facility located at 3918 West Main Street. The current operation is limited to lunch service along with coffee house offerings, including espresso, gourmet coffee, teas, smoothies, etc. The applicant is seeking approval to expand their service to include beverages which contain alcohol. Director Napolitano reported the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the request at a public hearing held on July 5, 2007. It was the unanimous recommendation of �— the Commission to approve the request. In response to Alderman Santi's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated if the request is July, 30 2007 Page 4 granted, the hours of operation for the business would be amended to coincide with '�- allowable hours pursuant to the liquor license ordinance. Motion by Santi, seconded by Peterson, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to pass an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to allow the service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant for Cafe Aeon located at 3918 West Main Street. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay; None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SEASONAL LANDSCAPE WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY AT 1819 DOT STREET — MDC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Director Napolitano stated in the past Council has granted a temporary use permit to Marengo Disposal Company (MDC) allowing a seasonal landscape waste transfer facility at Meyer Material gravel pit located at 1819 Dot Street. Marengo Disposal is again seeking the temporary use permit. Staff supports the request, provided the following conditions are met: 1. A copy of the IEPA permit is furnished to the City and the site is inspected by Staff prior to beginning the operations and at the end of operations each season; 2. The permit will be valid only during the spring/fall landscape waste pick-up times in the City; 3. The applicant must come back to the City for annual renewal of the permit; 4. Any expansion of the site must be brought back before the City Council; 5. Only landscape waste generated from the City of McHenry shall be accepted at the facility. Director Napolitano stated this evening's permit would be for the Fall '07 and Spring '08 collection seasons. In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated Meyer Material will be mining the site until 2016. Alderman Glab suggested it might not be necessary that the applicant return for Council approval annually. Alderman Glab suggested that when the request comes before Council next year the approval could be granted for a three-year period. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to grant a temporary use permit to Marengo Disposal Company to allow a seasonal landscape waste transfer facility at Meyer Material gravel pit located at 1819 Dot Street for the Fall '07 and Spring '08 collection seasons, subject to the following conditions: 1. A copy of the [EPA permit is furnished to the City and the site is inspected by Staff prior to beginning the operations and at the end of operations each season; 2. The permit will be valid only during the spring/fall landscape waste pick-up times in the City; 3. The applicant must come back to the City for annual renewal of the permit; July, 30 2007 Page 5 4. Any expansion of the site must be brought back before the City Council; 5. Only landscape waste generated from the City of McHenry shall be accepted at the facility. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF IRISH PRAIRIE PARK — 3D DESIGN STUDIO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,150 Director Merkel stated the Parks and Recreation Committee at its July 11, 2007 meeting considered a request by Staff to seek a proposal for the preliminary design of the Irish Prairie Park. Director Merkel noted the annexation agreement for the Budreck Property includes a requirement that the developer contribute $4,000 toward the conceptual design of the Irish Prairie Park. It was the Committee's recommendation to direct Staff to seek a proposal for the preliminary design of Irish Prairie Park. Director Merkel stated Staff sought a proposal from 3D Design Studios for the preliminary design of the Irish Prairie Park. The amount of the proposal is $2,150. It is Staffs recommendation to approve a contract with 3D Design Studio for the preliminary design of Irish Prairie Park in the amount of$2,150. -- In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director Merkel stated Staff only sought a proposal from 3D Design Group. Director Merkel noted the City has been very pleased with the work of 3D Design Group in the past. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve a contract for preliminary design of Irish Prairie Park with 3D Design Studio in an amount not-to-exceed $2,150. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RELATED TO THE LANDSCAPE RENOVATIONS AT THE PETERSEN PARK MAIN ENTRANCE — 3D DESIGN STUDIO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000 Director Merkel stated the Parks and Recreation Committee at its July 11, 2007 regularly scheduled meeting considered a proposal for design and construction services for landscape improvements at the Petersen Park main entrance. The proposal was submitted by 3D Design Group in the amount of $1,000. It was the Committee's recommendation to accept the proposal from 3D Design Studio for this work. 1 July, 30 2007 Page 6 Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept the recommendation of the Parks '�- and Recreation Committee to approve a contract for the design and construction services related to the landscape renovations at the Petersen Park main entrance with 3D Design Studio in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. MAYOR- STATEMENT AND REPORT There was no Mayor Statement or Report. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman Alderman Peterson announced a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Maxeiner reported the season's last regular city band concert will take place this Thursday, although there will be three additional concerts featuring the Fireball Eight and U.S. Navy Band. City Administrator Maxeiner announced the City is hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 31'`. Appointments are still available, although walk-ins are welcome. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no Future Agenda Items discussed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned.at 7:55 p.m. MAYOR CITY E