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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket - 4/5/2022 - City CouncilThe City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner. AGENDA RESCHEDULED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050 This meeting will be live streamed with a quorum of the City Council physically present. Public comments may only be heard by members of the public physically present at the meeting. Remote public comments will not be heard. The public can listen and view the meeting from the following link: https://cityofmchenry.zoom.us/j/88458167367 1.Call to Order. 2.Roll Call. 3.Pledge of Allegiance. 4.Public Comments: 5.Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items: A.Proclamation recognizing Friday, April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry. B.Award of bid for the 2022 Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program to Peter Baker and Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois in the amount of $943,743.67 contingent on approval of the FY22/23 Budget; and, approval of an IDOT Resolution for Maintenance authorizing the use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds ($800,000); and, approval of a construction contingency in the amount of 10% ($94,374.37) of the awarded contract price. (Public Works Director Strange) C.Award of bid for the 2022 Rebuild Illinois Fund and Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program to Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $2,312,359.50 contingent upon the approval of the FY22/23 Budget; and approval of an IDOT Resolution for Improvement authorizing the use of Rebuild Illinois Funds and Motor Fuel Tax Funds; and, approval of a construction contingency in the amount of 10% ($231,235.95) of the awarded contract price. (Public Works Director Strange) D.Approve and adopt a Rain Barrel Ordinance for incorporation into the McHenry Municipal Code as Title 10, Chapter 17, Section 3. (Public Works Director Strange) E.Block Party Application submitted by Bernie Matchen for closure of the South Main Street Parking lot on Saturday, May 14, 2022 between 8:00am and 2:00pm. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson) F.March 21, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes; G.Issuance of Checks in the amount of $216,690.44. 6.Individual Action Item Agenda. 1 A.Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License for 1325 Riverside Inc dba Whiskey Diablo, located at 1325 Riverside Drive and, if approved, pass an Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 2: Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6: License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses. (Staff) B.Subject to the approval of Agenda Item 6A – Motion to approve a Video Gaming License for 1325 Riverside Inc dba Whiskey Diablo, located at 1315 Riverside Drive. (Staff) C.Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations for a Drive -In Starbucks at 904 S. Illinois Route 31. (Community Development Director Polerecky) D.Motion to approve a Zoning Map Amendment and Variations for property located at the southeast corner of Municipal Drive and Knox Drive for the development of a 3-story, 40-unit, age and income restricted senior housing facility. (Community Development Director Polerecky) E.Motion to approve an Ordinance granting various Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance. (Community Development Director Polerecky) F.Presentation and Motion to adopt the Fox River Corridor Plan. (Community Development Director Polerecky) 7.Discussion Items. A.Conceptual Project – McHenry Corporate Center Multifamily Development on Prime Parkway. (Community Development Director Polerecky) B.Conceptual Project – Route 31 Fueling Station. (Community Development Director Polerecky) C.Presentation and discussion regarding the FY22/23 Proposed Budget – Updated information from March 21st City Council Meeting and All Other Funds. (City Administrator Morefield) 8.Executive Session as needed. 9.Staff Reports. A.Staff Report for April 5, 2022 10.Mayor’s Report. 11.City Council Comments. 12.Adjourn. The complete City Council packet is available for review online via the City website at www.cityofmchenry.org. For further information, please contact the Office of the City Administrator at 815-363-2108. 2 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska; WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world ; WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, pr oduce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife; WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource , enhance property values and the economic vitality of business areas, beautify our community, and are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; WHEREAS, the City of McHenry has been recognized as a Tree City USA for 28 consecutive years by the Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree -planting ways. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , I Wayne Jett Mayor of the City of McHenry and the McHenry City Council do h ereby proclaim April 29, 2022, as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry and urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and support the protection of our trees and woodlands. FURTHER , we urge all citizens to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of future generations. ___________________________________ Mayor Jett 3 Department of Public Works Troy Strange, P.E., Director of Public Works 1415 Industrial Drive McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2186 Fax: (815) 363-2214 www.cityofmchenry.org The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing the citizens, businesses and visitors of McHenry with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient and fiscally responsible manner. CONSENT AGENDA SUPPLEMENT DATE: April 5, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Troy Strange, P.E., Director of Public Works Greg Gruen, P.E., Staff Engineer RE: 2022 Motor Fuel Tax Road Resurfacing Program ATT: Bid Tabulation Project Location Map IDOT Resolution for Maintenance (Revised) AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: Staff requests City Council to consider awarding a contract to Peter Baker and Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois, for the 2022 Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program and to approve an IDOT Resolution for Maintenance authorizing the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the project. Staff further requests that City Council approve a construction contingency of ten percent (10%) of the awarded contract value. BACKGROUND: The Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget is planned to include $4.4 Million for the 2022 Road Program for which the funding breakdown is as follows: • $2,000,000 State MFT Funds • $300,000 Local MFT Funds • $1,220,511 Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds • $300,000 Township Road & Bridge Funds • $540,000 Street Division Operating Funds • $50,000 General Fund (John Street) The program is divided between two projects; the first project is funded through State MFT funds ($800,000) and a combination of local funds; all engineering work for this project is being completed “in-house” with Public Works staff. The second project is funded through $1,220,511 in Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds with the balance of funding through State MFT Funds; this project will require consultant assistance for Phase III Construction Engineering . 4 The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing the citizens, businesses and visitors of McHenry with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient and fiscally responsible manner. The project before City Council for consideration is the portion of the program that is funded through State MFT Funds and other local funds. This contract includes 4.27 miles of resurfacing locations within various neighborhoods throughout town (location map attached). On March 17, 2022, a total of five (5) bids were received for the project. A summary of the bids is as follows: Arrow Road Construction $992,340.77 Curran Contracting Company $950,046.27 Geske and Sons, Inc. $1,314,823.49 Payne & Dolan, Inc. $1,073,500.97 Peter Baker and Son Company $943,743.67 After a detailed review of the bids and line items, staff has concluded that Peter Baker and Son Company is the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $943,743.67. Because the awarded contract will utilize State MFT funds, the IDOT Resolution for Maintenance will be approved by the City Council in conjunction with the award of the contract . Because the contract is being awarded prior to the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget, the contract will be contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 202 2/2023 Budget by City Council and inclusion of the expenditure of these funds in the budget document. The original Resolution for Maintenance which was passed was not reflective of the currently proposed funding breakdown which was adjusted during the final stages of the budgeting process. Therefore , an amended Resolution for Maintenance is being presented once again for the approval of City Council and final submittal to IDOT Local Roads. ANALYSIS: Staff has analyzed and checked the bids for accuracy and recommends awarding the contract to Peter Baker and Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois. This is a unit price contract and the final cost of construction will be based upon final measured and documented quantities. RECOMMENDATION: Therefore, if Council concurs, it is recommended to award the 2022 Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program to Peter Baker and Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois in the amount of $943,743.67, contingent upon the approval of the Fiscal Year 202 2/2023 Budget. Staff also recommends that City Council approve an IDOT Resolution for Maintenance authorizing the use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds ($800,000). It is further recommended to approve a construction contingency in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the awarded contract price ($94,374.37). The final contract price will be based on final measured quantities and may vary from the original contract amount. 5 Tabulation of BidsLOW BIDDER1,073,500.97 1,078,000.97 943,743.67 943,743.67 8,459.0000 8,459.00$ 1.0000 1.00$ 2,500.0000 2,500.00$ 7.0000 4,620.00$ 200.0000 10,000.00$ 50.0000 11,800.00$ 15.5000 15,500.00$ 1.0000 392.00$ 30.0000 1,500.00$ 30.0000 1,500.00$ 30.0000 1,500.00$ 0.6800 14,977.00$ 5.0000 300.00$ 115.0000 310,960.00$ 93.0000 502,944.00$ 2.7500 177,023.00$ 37.0000 7,400.00$ 30.0000 1,500.00$ Payne & Dolan, Inc.28435 W. Route 173Antioch, IL 60002Bid BondYesUnit Price Total0.0100 624.97$ Proposal Guarantee: Bid BondSee Attached Attendance SheetAcknowledged Addendums: NoEstimate:Local Public Agency: City of McHenryTime: 10:00 AM Address of Bidder: 1445 Oakton StreetCounty: McHenryDate: 3/17/2022 Name of Bidder: Arrow Road Construction Co.0.00Section: 23-00000-01-GM Appropriation:Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-$ 0.0100 624.97$ 0.0100 624.97$ Attended By:POUND 62497Unit Price Total TotalApproved Engineer's EstimateItem No. Item Delivery Unit Quantity Unit Price Total1BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (TACK COAT)2LEVELING BINDER (MACHINE METHOD), IL-4.75 N50 - 0.75" TON 2704 -$ 110.0000 297,440.00$ -$ 80.3000 434,262.40$ 2.7000 173,804.40$ 3HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE COURSE, IL-9.5 N50 - 1.5"TON54084HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL (SPECIAL) - 2.00"SY64372-$ 2.0000 128,744.00$ 138.9000 375,585.60$ 2,100.00$ 60.5000 12,100.00$ 5AGG. BASE REPAIR (SPECIAL) - 18"SY2006CLASS D PATCH, TYP4 - 4"SY50-$ 12.5000 625.00$ 7CLASS D PATCH, TYP3 - 4"SYAGGREGATE WEDGE SHOULDER, TYP BFURNISH AND PLACE TOPSOIL - 4", SEED AND STRAW MULCHGRADING AND SHAPING SHOULDERSTRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701501TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 7018019CLASS D PATCH, TYP1 - 4"SY8CLASS D PATCH, TYP2 - 4"SY12THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINE - 24"LF15SY53.7500 2,687.50$ 52.0000 2,600.00$ 50-$ 12.5000 625.00$ 0.6800 14,977.00$ 625.00$ 55.7500 2,787.50$ 50-$ 12.5000 992,340.77 950,046.27 Total Bid:105.0000 283,920.00$ 71.5000 386,672.00$ 2.1500 138,399.80$ 52.0000 2,600.00$ 0.6600 As Read:992,340.77 As Calculated:-$ 10.5000 Curran Contracting Company286 Memorial CourtCrystal Lake, IL 60014Bid BondYesUnit Price3,000.00$ 1.2000 72.00$ 14,536.50$ 60.0000 3,000.00$ 50-$ 10THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINE - 4"LF2202512.5000 -$ 625.00$ 60.0000 1.8000 108.00$ 150.0000 7,500.00$ 1,200.0000 60,000.00$ 0.8600 18,941.50$ 5.0000 3,300.00$ 7.5000 4,950.00$ 57.7500 2,887.50$ 660-$ 1.2300 73.80$ -$ 5.1400 3,392.40$ 11THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINE - 6"LF60-$ 155.0000 7,750.00$ 13FRAMES AND LIDS TO BE ADJUSTED (SPECIAL) STEEL RINGSEA501000-$ 68.8000 16,236.80$ 17.0000 14TONS23668.0000 16,048.00$ 11.2500 11,250.00$ -$ 8.7500 8,750.00$ 8.5000 8,500.00$ 4,012.00$ 5,880.00$ 9,300.0000 9,300.00$ -$ 1.0000 1.00$ 1.0000 1.00$ -$ 46,900.0000 46,900.00$ 15,000.0000 15,000.00$ -$ 43.9500 17,228.40$ 49.0000 19,208.00$ 17LUMP SUM116UNIT392MOBILIZATION18LUMP SUM1-$ 11,360.0000 11,360.00$ 45,000.0000 38,500.00$ 1,314,823.49 106.6900 576,979.52$ 59.5000 11,900.00$ 51.7500 2,587.50$ 1,314,823.49 950,046.27 45,000.00$ 19LUMP SUM 138,500.0000 Geske and Sons, Inc.400 E. Terra Cotta Ave.Crystal Lake, IL 60014Bid BondYesUnit Price Total0.0100 624.97$ Peter Baker and Son Company1349 Rockland RoadLake Bluff, IL 60044Bid BondYesUnit Price Total0.0100 624.97$ 92.0000 248,768.00$ 75.0000 405,600.00$ 1.5000 1.50$ 15.0000 2.3500 151,274.20$ 20.0000 4,000.00$ 74.0000 3,700.00$ 62.0000 3,100.00$ 54.0000 2,700.00$ 46.0000 2,300.00$ 0.6600 14,536.50$ 1.2000 72.00$ 5.0000 3,300.00$ 150.0000 7,500.00$ 65.0000 15,340.00$ 7.5000 7,500.00$ 50.0000 19,600.00$ 6,200.0000 6,200.00$ 1.0000 1.00$ 47,627.0000 47,627.00$ Printed  3/18/2022BLR 12315 (Rev. 07/16/13)6 0 FT1 MILEBLAKE BLVDWILLOW LNSUNSET AVE PRAIRIE AVEPLEASANT AVE MARTIN RDW. DAYTONGLADSTONE DR CORPOR A T E D R ROU T E 3 1 C R Y S T A L L A K E A V E ROUTE 120SHOREHILLSTREET LENGTH (FT)BLAKE725WILLOW 4725SUNSET 1350PRAIRIE 4610SHOREHILL 1230PLEASANT 1115MARTIN 5065DAYTON 1490GLADSTONE 610CORPORATE 16507 BLR 14220 (Rev. 02/08/19) Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code Printed 03/30/22 Resolution Type Original Section Number 23-00000-01-GM BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body Type Council of the Local Public Agency Type City of Name of Local Public Agency McHenry Illinois that there is hereby appropriated the sum of DollarsEight-Hundred Thousand and 00/100---------------------------------------------------------() $800,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the applicable provisions of Illinois Highway Code from Beginning Date 05/01/22 to Ending Date 04/30/23 Resolution Number . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that only those operations as listed and described on the approved Estimate of Maintenance Costs, including supplemental or revised estimates approved in connection with this resolution, are eligible for maintenance with Motor Fuel Tax funds during the period as specified above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Local Public Agency Type City of Name of Local Public Agency McHenry shall submit within three months after the end of the maintenance period as stated above, to the Department of Transportation, on forms available from the Department, a certified statement showing expenditures and the balances remaining in the funds authorized for expenditure by the Department under this appropriation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) ceritified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation. I Name of Clerk Trisha Ramel Local Public Agency Type City Clerk in and for said Local Public Agency Type City of Name of Local Public Agency McHenry in the State of Illinois, and keeper of the records and files thereof, as provided by statute, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, perfect and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Governing Body Type Council of Name of Local Public Agency McHenry at a meeting held on Date 04/05/22 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this . Day day of Month, Year . (SEAL) Clerk Signature APPROVED Regional Engineer Department of Transportation Date 8 BLR 14220 (Rev. 02/08/19)Printed 03/30/22 Instructions for BLR 14220 This form shall be used when a Local Public Agency (LPA) wants to perform maintenance operations using Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds. Refer to Chapter 14 of the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Manual (BLRS Manual) for more detailed information. This form is to be used by a Municipality or a County. Road Districts will use BLR 14221. For signature requirements refer to Chapter 2, Section 3.05(b) of the BLRS Manual. When filling out this form electronically, once a field is initially completed, fields requiring the same information will be auto-populated. Resolution Number Insert the resolution number as assigned by the LPA, if applicable. Resolution Type From the drop down box, choose the type of resolution: -Original would be used when passing a resolution for the first time for this project. -Supplemental would be used when passing a resolution increasing appropriation above previously passed resolutions. -Amended would be used when a previously passed resolution is being amended. Section Number Insert the section number of the improvement covered by the resolution. Governing Body Type From the drop down box choose the type of administrative body. Choose Board for County; Council or President and Board of Trustees for a City, Village or Town. LPA Type From the drop down box choose the LPA body type; County, City, Town or Village. Name of LPA Insert the name of the LPA. Resolution Amount Insert the dollar value of the resolution for maintenance to be paid for with MFT funds in words, followed by the same amount in numerical format in the (). Beginning Date Insert the beginning date of the maintenance period. Maintenance periods must be a 12 or 24 month consecutive period. Ending Date Insert the ending date of the maintenance period. LPA Type From the drop down box choose the LPA body type; County, City, Town or Village. Name of LPA Insert the name of the LPA. Name of Clerk Insert the name of the LPA Clerk. LPA Type From the drop down box choose the LPA body type; County, City, Town or Village. LPA Type From the drop down box choose the LPA body type; County, City, Town or Village. Name of LPA Insert the name of the LPA. Governing Body Type From the drop down box choose the type of administrative body. Choose Board for County; Council or President and Board of Trustees for a City, Village or Town. Name of LPA Insert the name of the LPA. Date Insert the date of the meeting. Day Insert the day the Clerk signed the document. Month, Year Insert the month and year of the clerk's signature. Clerk Signature Clerk shall sign here. Approved The Department of Transportation representative shall sign and date here upon approval. Three (3) certified signed originals must be submitted to the Regional Engineer's District office. Following IDOT's approval, distribution will be as follows: Local Public Agency Clerk Engineer (Municipal, Consultant or County) District 9 Department of Public Works Troy Strange, P.E., Director of Public Works 1415 Industrial Drive McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2186 Fax: (815) 363-2214 www.cityofmchenry.org The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing the citizens, businesses and visitors of McHenry with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient and fiscally responsible manner. REGULAR AGENDA SUPPLEMENT DATE: April 5, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Troy Strange, P.E., Director of Public Works Greg Gruen, P.E., Staff Engineer RE: 2022 Rebuild Illinois Fund and Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program ATT: Bid Tabulation Project Location Map IDOT Resolution for Improvement (Revised) AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: Staff requests City Council to consider awarding a contract to Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake, Illinois, for the 2022 Rebuild Illinois Fund and Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program and to approve an IDOT Resolution for Improvement authorizing the use of Rebuild Illinois Funds and Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the project. Staff further requests that City Council approve a construction contingency of ten percent (10%) of the awarded contract value. BACKGROUND: The Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget is planned to include $4.4 Million for the 2022 Road Program for which the funding breakdown is as follows: • $2,000,000 State MFT Funds • $300,000 Local MFT Funds • $1,220,511 Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds • $300,000 Township Road & Bridge Funds • $540,000 Street Division Operating Funds • $50,000 General Fund (John Street) The program is divided between two projects; the first project is funded through State MFT funds ($800,000) and a combination of local funds; all engineering work for this project is being completed “in-house” with Public Works staff. The second project is funded through $1,220,511 in Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds with the balance of funding through State MFT Funds ($1,200,000) 10 The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing the citizens, businesses and visitors of McHenry with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient and fiscally responsible manner. and other local funds; the second project will require consultant assistance for Phase III Construction Engineering. The project before City Council for consideration is the portion of the program that is funded through RBI Funds, State MFT Funds, and other local funds. This contract includes 6.45 miles of resurfacing locations within various neighborhoods throughout town (location map attached). On March 24, 2022, a total of four (4) bids were received for the project. A summary of the bids is as follows: Arrow Road Construction $2,484,331.38 Curran Contracting Company $2,312,359.50 Payne & Dolan, Inc. $2,461,787.66 Peter Baker and Son Company $2,700,481.11 After a detailed review of the bids and line items, staff has concluded that Curran Contracting Company is the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $2,312,359.50. Because the awarded contract will utilize State MFT funds and RBI funds, the IDOT Resolution for Improvement will be approved by the City Council in conjunction with the award of the contract. Because the contract is being awarded prior to the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget, the contract will be contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget by City Council and inclusion of the expenditure of these funds in the budget document. The original Resolution for Improvement which was passed was not reflective of the currently proposed funding breakdown which was adjusted during the final stages of the budgeting process. Therefore, an amended Resolution for Improvement is being presented once again for the approval of City Council and final submittal to IDOT Local Roads. ANALYSIS: Staff has analyzed and checked the bids for accuracy and recommends awarding the contract to Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake , Illinois. This is a unit price contract and the final cost of construction will be based upon final measured and documented quantities. RECOMMENDATION: Therefore, if Council concurs, it is recommended to award the 2022 Rebuild Illinois Fund and Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program to Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $2,312,359.50, contingent upon the approval of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget. Staff also recommends that City Council approve an IDOT Resolution for Improvement authorizing the use of Rebuild Illinois Funds ($1,220,511) and Motor Fuel Tax Funds ($1,200,000). It is further recommended to approve a construction contingency in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the awarded contract price ($231,235.95). The final contract price will be based on final measured quantities and may vary from the original contract amount. 11 Tabulation of Bids2,657.0000 7,971.00$ 93.0000 14,322.00$ 36,838.0000 36,838.00$ 70.0000 3,150.00$ 26.3000 2,893.00$ 25.7500 2,832.50$ 13,700.0000 13,700.00$ 100.0000 100.00$ 0.6800 1,173.00$ 1.1400 2,986.80$ 3.2300 969.00$ 5.9900 6,702.81$ 200.0000 20,000.00$ 81.0000 16,200.00$ 53.0000 2,650.00$ 56.0000 2,800.00$ 65.0000 3,250.00$ 78.0000 3,900.00$ 76.0000 1,155,504.00$ 84.0000 766,332.00$ 4.4000 477,844.40$ 1.3500 146,611.35$ 20.0000 4,000.00$ Peter Baker and Son Company1349 Rockland RoadLake Bluff, IL 60044Bid BondUnit PriceTotal0.0100 488.70$ 222,312,359.50 2,925.00$ 15,000.00$ 19CY4524TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701501LUMP SUM-$ 57.6500 6,341.50$ 32.0000 3,520.00$ 231HOT MIX ASPHALT SHOULDERS - 4"-$ 68,322.9100 68,322.91$ 15,000.0000 5,252.50$ 34.0000 -$ 72.3000 3,253.50$ 65.0000 SYAGG BASE COURSE - 8"1105,194.80$ 11.7500 -$ 47.7500 SY17EA316EA100EARTH EXCAVATION18TON15411020SY6,714.00$ 975.00$ -$ 64.1000 9,871.40$ 18.5000 2,849.00$ -$ 4,950.0000 14,850.00$ 4,950.0000 14,850.00$ -$ 180.0000 18,000.00$ 100.0000 10,000.00$ 1119-$ 3.2300 969.00$ 3.2500 14LF300-$ 5.9900 6,702.81$ 6.0000 11CLASS D PATCH, TYP1 - 4"SY50-$ 1.1400 2,986.80$ 13THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINE - 6"LF26203,013.00$ 0.6800 1,173.00$ 1725-$ 13.0000 650.00$ -$ 0.6800 1,173.00$ 10CLASS D PATCH, TYP2 - 4"SY5014.0000 -$ 700.00$ Curran Contracting Company286 Memorial CourtCrystal Lake, IL 60014Bid BondUnit Price2,575.00$ 60.0000 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 51.5000 2,575.00$ 51.5000 2,484,331.38 2,312,359.50 1,000.0000 1,000.00$ Total Bid:62.5000 950,250.00$ 72.2500 659,136.75$ 3.5200 382,275.52$ 81,000.0000 81,000.00$ 18.2500 3,650.00$ 60.0000 3,740.00$ As Read:2,484,331.38 As Calculated:-$ 0.0100 60.6000 12,120.00$ -$ 59,403.4000 20059,403.40$ -$ 1.0000 1.00$ -$ 1.0000 200.00$ 13.0000 650.00$ 750.00$ 50 -$ 15.0000 50 -$ 1.1500 26MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM 125TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701801 LUMP SUM 17AGG. BASE REPAIR (SPECIAL) - 18" SYTHERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINE - 12"THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINE - 24"FRAMES AND LIDS TO BE ADJUSTED (SPECIAL) STEEL RINGSSTRUCTURES TO BE RECONSTRUCTEDAGGREGATE WEDGE SHOULDER, TYPE B9CLASS D PATCH, TYP3 - 4" SY8CLASS D PATCH, TYP4 - 4" SY12THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINE - 4" LF15LF6AGG. BASE REPAIR - CA6 TON 200 -$ 1.0000 200.00$ 1,086.01$ 1.2800 139,009.28$ 5PREP OF BASE (SPECIAL) SY 1086014HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL (SPECIAL) - 3.75" SY 108601 -$ 2.9500 320,372.95$ 75.2500 1,144,101.00$ -$ 88.7000 809,210.10$ 3HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE COURSE, IL-9.5, N50-1.5"TON91231BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (TACK COAT)2HOT-MIX ASPHALT BINDER COURSE, IL-19.0 N50 - 2.5"TON 15204-$ Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-$ 0.0100 488.70$ 0.0100 488.70$ Attended By:POUND 48870Unit PriceTotalTotalApproved Engineer's EstimateItem No.ItemDelivery Unit Quantity Unit PriceTotalProposal Guarantee: Bid BondSee Attached Attendance SheetTerms:Estimate:Local Public Agency: City of McHenryTime: 10:00 AMAddress of Bidder: 1445 Oakton StreetCounty: McHenryDate: 3/24/2022Name of Bidder: Arrow Road Construction Co.0.00Section: 22-00092-00-RSAppropriation:Payne & Dolan, Inc.28435 W. Route 173Antioch, IL 60002Bid BondUnit PriceTotal0.0100 488.70$ 78.0000 1,185,912.00$ 79.0000 720,717.00$ 3.5000 380,103.50$ 0.7000 76,020.70$ 17.2500 3,450.00$ 35.0000 7,000.00$ 30.0000 1,500.00$ 30.0000 1,500.00$ 30.0000 1,500.00$ 30.0000 1,500.00$ 0.6800 1,173.00$ 1.1400 2,986.80$ 3.2300 969.00$ 5.9900 6,702.81$ 159.1800 15,918.00$ LOW BIDDER1,250.0000 3,750.00$ 50.0000 7,700.00$ 55.0000 2,475.00$ 21.3400 2,347.40$ 26.0000 2,860.00$ 100.0000 3,000.00$ 11.7500 2,461,787.66 8,800.0000 8,800.00$ 1.0000 1.00$ 19,500.0000 19,500.00$ 2,461,787.66 2,700,777.00 2,700,481.11 3,912.75$ 3,912.75$ 12.3500 4,112.55$ 21FURNISH AND PLACE TOPSOIL - 4", SEED AND STRAW MULCHCONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTLF30333-$ 120.0000 3,600.00$ 120.2500 3,607.50$ 105.0000 3,150.00$ -$ 15.6000 Printed  3/24/2022BLR 12315 (Rev. 07/16/13)12 0 FT1 MILEBULL VALLEY ROADCRYSTAL LAKE ROAD VENICE AVECO U R T S T MILLSTRE A M D R LAKE STKANE AVEHAMPTON CTDRAKE CTPINE DR BIRCH LN RIVERSTREAM DRPYNDALE DRPRESTWICK STHANLEY STGROVE AVEA L L E N A V E LAUREN CTBRADLEY CTLOGAN STTIMBER TRVINE STCHERRYHILL CT WELLINGTON DRWOODRIDGE TR STILL HILL DRCREEKSIDE TRCHASEFIEL D C I R W. VISTA TER.TUSTAMENA TRHILL STROUTE 31 ROUTE 120JOHN STSTREET LENGTH (FT)VENICE 800MILLSTREAM 2175W LAKE 300KANE1975HAMPTON 1250DRAKE400BIRCH1100RIVERSTREAM 905PYNDALE 1155PRESWICK 2135HANLEY 1010GROVE 960ALLEN820PINE1095LAUREN 390COURT355BRADLEY 500LOGAN1255TIMBER 2720VINE745CHERRYHILL 395WELLINGTON 340WOODRIDGE 2725STILLHILL 1810TUSTAMENA 1190HILL730CREEKSIDE 2695CHASEFIELD 1480VISTA TERR 760JOHN27013 BLR 09110 (Rev. 05/08/20) Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code Page 1 of 2Printed 03/30/22 Resolution Type Original Resolution Number Section Number 22-00092-00-RS BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body Type Council of the Local Public Agency Type City of Name of Local Public Agency McHenry Illinois that the following described street(s)/road(s)/structure be improved under the Illinois Highway Code. Work shall be done by Contract or Day Labor Contract . NoYes Is this project a bondable capital improvement? For Roadway/Street Improvements: Name of Street(s)/Road(s)Length (miles)Route From To Venice Ave 0.15 Local Millstream Dr 0.41 Local W Lake St 0.06 Local Kane Ave 0.37 Local Hampton Ct 0.24 Local Drake Ct 0.08 Local Birch/Walnut 0.21 Local Riverstream Dr 0.17 Local Pyndale Dr 0.22 Local Prestwick St 0.4 Local Hanley St 0.19 Local W Grove Ave 0.16 Local Allen Ave 0.15 Local Pine Dr 0.21 Local Lauren Ct 0.07 Local N Court St 0.06 Local Bradley Ct 0.09 Local Logan St 0.24 Local Timber Trail 0.52 Local Vine St 0.14 Local Cherryhill Ct 0.07 Local Wellington Dr 0.06 Local Woodridge Tr 0.52 Local Still Hill Dr 0.34 Local Tustamena Tr 0.23 Local Hill St 0.14 Local Creekside Tr 0.51 Local W Chasefield Cir 0.28 Local W Vista Terr 0.14 Local John St 0.05 Local For Structures: Name of Street(s)/Road(s)Existing Structure No.Route Location Feature Crossed BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of Local road improvement consisting of 3.75" asphalt removal and 4.0" asphalt resurfacing. Funding Resolution for REBUILD ILLINOIS (RBI) funds and Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds. 14 BLR 09110 (Rev. 05/08/20) Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code Page 2 of 2Printed 03/30/22 2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of Two-Million Four-Hundred-Twenty-housand, Five-Hundred Eleven Dollars ($1,200,000 MFT/$1,220,511 RBI) $2,420,511.00Dollars () for the improvement of said section from the Local Public Agency's allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation. I, Name of Clerk Trisha Ramel Local Public Agency Type City Clerk in and for said Local Public Agency Type City of Name of Local Public Agency McHenry in the State aforesaid, and keeper of the records and files thereof, as provided by statute, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, perfect and complete original of a resolution adopted by Governing Body Type Council of Name of Local Public Agency McHenry at a meeting held on Date April 05, 2022 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Day day of Month, Year . . (SEAL)Clerk Signature Date Approved Regional Engineer Department of Transportation Date 15 Department of Public Works Troy Strange, P.E., Director of Public Works 1415 Industrial Drive McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2186 Fax: (815) 363-2214 www.cityofmchenry.org The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing the citizens, businesses and visitors of McHenry with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient and fiscally responsible manner. CONSENT AGENDA SUPPLEMENT DATE: April 5, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Troy Strange, P.E., Director of Public Works Russell Ruzicka, Treatment Operations Manager RE: Rain Barrel Ordinance Adoption ATT: Draft Rain Barrel Ordinance (Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 17, Section 3) ____________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: Staff requests that the City Council consider adoption of a Rain Barrel Ordinance, which will be incorporated in the City of McHenry Municipal Code . This ordinance regulates the type, placement, use and maintenance of rain barrels at residences. BACKGROUND: The City’s permit to discharge stormwater (MS4 permit) was audited by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in June of 2020. Upon review, the City was found to be in compliance with the conditions of the MS4 permit. However, it was recommended that the City of McHenry work to improve its green infrastructure. One option to improve green infrastructure is to enact a rain barrel ordinance and promote the use of rain barrels to harvest, store and reuse rainwater . Green infrastructure options were presented at the March 7, 2022, City Council meeting for discussion and consideration by the City Council. Based on the direction staff received at the March 7, 2022 City Council meeting , a Rain Barrel Ordinance was drafted to regulate the type, placement, use and maintenance of rain ba rrels at private residences. RECOMMENDATION: Therefore, if Council concurs, it is recommended to approve and adopt a Rain Barrel Ordinance which will be incorporated into the City Code (Title 10, Chapter 17, Section 3). 16 ORDINANCE NO. 22- An Ordinance Amending the McHenry City Code to Create a New Title 10, Chapter 17, Section 3, Rain Barrels WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois (the “City”), is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City’s home rule powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois. WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF McHENRY, McHenry County, Illinois, pursuant to its home rule authority, as follows: SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals shall be and are hereby incorporated herewith. SECTION 2: The City Code shall be amended to add a new Title 10, Chapter 17, Section 3 that shall read as follows: 10-17-3 Rain Barrels (A) Definitions: The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the contex t: RAIN BARREL – A manufactured container designed to capture and disperse rainwater from the rooftop of a collecting structure. Underground Cisterns and Rain Gardens do not fall under the definition of Rain Barrels and are not addressed by this ordinance. COLLECTING STRUCTURE – A home or garage that possesses a rooftop drainage system FRONT YARD – For the purpose of this ordinance only – The front yard is the property from the front of the residence to the street. (B) General Standards: 1. Location: Rain barrels shall not be connected to any downspout that is in the front yard of a residence. Rain barrels shall not be more than two feet away from the collecting structure. 2. Number and Capacity: The maximum capacity of a rain barrel shall not exceed fifty- five (55) gallons. Rain barrels shall be directly connected to the downspout. Two (2) rain barrels may be interconnected. 3. Mosquito Barrier: All rain barrels shall be equipped with a mosquito proof screen covering any open holes in the rain barrel. 17 4. Height: Rain barrels may be elevated. The maximum height for the bottom of a rain barrel is three feet (3’) above grade. 5. Nonconforming Rain Barrels: Damaged or inoperable rain barrels shall be replaced or removed. SECTION 3: If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 5: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form (which publication is hereby authorized) as provided by law. Passed this XXXX day of XXX, 2022. Ayes Nays Absent Abstain Alderman Devine Alderman Glab Alderman Harding Alderman Strach Alderwoman Miller Alderman Santi Alderman McClatchey APPROVED: Mayor Wayne Jett (SEAL) ATTEST: City Clerk Trisha Ramel 18 Monte Johnson Deputy City Clerk 333 S Gre e n Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2100 Fax: (815) 363-2119 mjohnson@cityofmchenry.org The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM DATE: April 5, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Monte Johnson RE: Block Party Request ATT: Application AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: An application has been submitted by Bernie Matchen for the purpose of holding a block party on Saturday, May 14, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. They are requesting closure of the South Main Street parking lot. Background: The City of McHenry allows block parties on all residential streets providing they do not block intersections, cul -de -sacs or other roadways. To schedule a block party, City residents submit an application to the City Administrator’s office. There is no fee for the permit. Once approved, only moveable barriers (sawhorses) that are dropped off and picked up by Public Works can be used to control traffic. Blocking streets with vehicles is prohibited. This does not align with most typical block party requests because this is not a residential street. The Police, Par ks/Downtown Maintenance, Public Works, and Administration Departments do not have a problem with this request, however. It should be noted that there will be no alcohol served, no live band, and coffee and donuts will be served to cele brate the 50th Anniversary for Bernie’s Restoration. RECOMMENDATION: Therefore, if Council concurs, it is recommended a motion be made to approve the b lock party request on th e South Main Street Parking Lot on May 14, 2022. Public Works will provide barricades and the McHenry Township Fire Protection District and Police Depart ment will be notified of the event. 19 20 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2022 Page 1 McHenry City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 21, 2022 Call to Order The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met at McHenry City Hall, 333 S Green St, on Monday, March 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Deputy Clerk Johnson called the roll. Roll call: Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. Others present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Public Works Strange, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch , Director of Economic Development Martin, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobso n, Chief of Police Birk, and Human Resources Director Campanella. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Jett lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment There was no public comment from anybody in attendance. Consent Agenda A. Award of bid to Peter Baker and Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois for the 2022 Hot Mix Asphalt (FOB) Materials Contract in the amount of $55.00/ton for HMA Surface Mixture and $50.00/ton for HMA Binder Mixture B. An Ordinance amending the FY21/22 Water and Sewer Fund Budget in the amount of $55,000 for a Utility Division truck and authorization to waive competitive bidding and to enter into a purchase agreement with Lynch Truck of Waterford, Wisconsin for the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 work truck in the amount of $53,532.50 C. An Ordinance Correcting the Scrivener’s Errors in Title 3, Finance and Taxation, of the McHenry City Code 21 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2022 Page 2 D. March 7, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes E. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $391,843.09 F. As Needed Checks in the amount of $664,539.46 A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to approve consent agenda items A through F as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Discussion Items Presentation and discussion regarding the following FY22/23 proposed budgets – General Fund Revenues and Expenditures, General Fund Operating, Recreation Center, Water and Sewer Fund, General Fund Balance, General Fund Capital Improvement and Equipment, Water and Sewer Fund Capital Improvement and Equipment. (City Administrator Morefield, Department Directors) Administrator Morefield explained that the purpose of tonight’s discussion is to review the 21/22 General Fund budget revenues & expenditures, the proposed 22/23 General Fund revenues & expenditures, the 22/23 General Fund balance, the 22/23 Recreation Center budget, the 22/23 Water & Sewer fund, and the 22/23 capital asset and replacement projects. He also recapped what had transpired over the last two years with the pandemic. In 2020, when the pandemic first hit, there was major cause for concern that revenues could take a 15-20% hit. That news came after the budget had already been prepared, and the Council put the trust in Staff and the process to keep the budget in place and allow Staff to make adjustments through out the year. He thanked the Council for their support over the last two years as things worked out financially for the City. He also stated that he has never felt more positive or enthused in his career than where we are at now coming out of the pandemic. Alderman Santi asked for clarification or examples of what types things go into the contractuals in the budget. Director Morefield stated that these would be outside firms we hire to handle certain activities. Director Polerecky stated that one example is the Community Development Department has an agreement with Trane to handle the air conditioning units. Human Resources Director Ann Campanella explained that the City has an agreement with Northwestern for drug testing. Highlights of the presentation included the following: FY21/22 estimated year-end General Fund revenues are $2,061,681 (8.5%) higher than budgeted; FY21/22 estimated year -end General Fund expenditures are $770,077 (3%) less than budgeted; FY22/23 General Fund operating budget is balanced by $150,426; FY 22/23 General Fund revenues are forecasted to increase by 22 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2022 Page 3 $2,334,687; FY22/23 proposed local street program is $4,360,511; no water and sewer rate increases are recommended, the 120-day General Fund balance is achieved and we are able to transfer $485,795 to the Capital Improvement Fund for future projects; the adoption of new water and sewer base fees and utility taxes will ensure that the City’s existing infrastructure can be maintained for the foreseeable future. Alderman Glab said that it is great to see a balanced budget, but he is concerned that we may be looking too aggressively at the increases in the budget from things like video gaming. Administrator Morefield explained that we have always been conservative when budgeting income, and that we rely heavily on the IML for looking at trends from the State. We utilize that data, look at our budgets over time, and look at the actuals over the previous years. Alderman Glab stated that we should keep an eye on the economy with the ris e in gas prices, the war, and another possible COVID outbreak. If the economy tanks, that would hurt our actual income. Administrator Morefield assured the Council that Director Lynch does a great job in staying on top of our actual income on a monthly basis, and if we were to drop off, we would make adjustments to spending and report them to the Council. Alderman Glab also asked if we have seen our internet sales tax come in as it is supposed to. Director Lynch explained that there is no way for us to prove that we are actually getting what we are supposed to, but our sales tax from internet sales has increased and we are capturing that. Administrator Morefield explained what some of the key factors were that contributed to the changes in the budget. Personnel costs for FY21/22 are estimated $371,800 (2.2%) less due to attrition, reorganization, and reduced IMRF funding. Capital Outlay for FY21/22 is estimated $330,900 more due to a budget amendment for the 1209 N Green Street acquisition. FY 22/23 personnel costs are $547,479 (3.32%) higher, contractual costs for FY22/23 are $1,117,095 (53.11%) higher, but due mostly to the streets line item for resurfacing, the creation of a Road & Bridge line item, and the cost of the comprehensive plan. Supply costs fo r FY22/23 are $76,700 higher due to increased pricing. Transfer costs for FY22/23 are $470,170 higher due to the risk management premium increase. It was noted that if not for the $840,000 in streets resurfacing and $200,000 for the Community Development comprehensive plan, the budget would be balanced by $1,190,426. Administrator Morefield reviewed the Recreation Center budget. FY22/23 represents the fifth full budget year for the Recreation Center. The goal was to be able to build membership to have an operationally balanced budget and pay the annual debt service so it could operate without general fund dollars. That goal had been achieved until COVID -19 mandates required the facility to be closed or to reduce services. The balance in that fund has bee n able to meet costs, and revenues appear to be rebounding. Staff will continue to monitor the budget in FY22/23 and will make adjustments as needed. Alderman Glab asked how much longer we owe on the bonds for the Rec Center. Director Lynch stated that we have 15 more years of payments to make. Alderman Glab asked if we could expedite that payment if our revenues increase, and Director Hobson said that we would look into that possibility if that were to happen. Park Developer Donations could also be used to help make additional payments. 23 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2022 Page 4 Administrator Morefield reviewed the Water and Sewer Fund budget. The fund is treated like an enterprise/business-type fund for operating and capital costs related to water and sewer systems. Revenues are derived directly from water and sewer sales, base charges, connection fees, and service penalties. Updated base fees were adopted in 2021 in order to ensure water and sewer maintenance and replacement infrastructure projects can be funded. Water Division expenditures are proposed at a $53,119 decrease attributable to personnel adjustments. Sewer Division expenditures are proposed at a $13,011 increase attributable to personnel costs. Utility Division expenditures are proposed at a $15,899 increase attributable to personnel costs. There are no water or sewer rate adjustments recommended for FY22/23. Administrator Morefield explained that a list of Capital Projects was submitted for the upcoming fiscal year. Although he did not go into detail about each project, he directed Council’s attention to the summary of projects at the bottom of the page. The total amount of capital projects funded for the upcoming year is proposed to come at a total cost of $6,353,011. The downtown streetscape project was reviewed and comes with a Phase 1 engineering cost of $358,800. The new gateway sign that was placed on the eastern side of McHenry on Route 120 was discussed. The new sign came at a cost of $40,000, and it was proposed that a new sign could be installed each year to spread out the cost amongst future budgets. Alderwoman Miller stated that she would like the City to move forward with installing all of the signs in this next fiscal year so that the project could be completed and that the community members could see where their tax dollars are spent. Alderman Glab warned that spending that much money in signs in one year could cause other projects to be dropped from the list. After discussion amongst the Council members, Administrator Morefield stated that he would bring back a budget showing the different options for having all signs installed this upcoming year. Administrator Morefield explained that feedback received from tonight’s meeting will be used to finalize this portion of the budget. All other funds will be discussed and presented at the April 5th City Council meeting, and a final budget will be passed at the City Council meeting on April 18th. Executive Session A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn to executive session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discu ssing whether a particular parcel should be acquired (5 ILCS 120/(c)(5).). Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. 24 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2022 Page 5 Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting out of executive session at 8:32 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Roll call: Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. Staff Report Director of Parks & Recreation Bill Hobson explained that ShamRocks the Fox went well despite the cold weather. Financially the City came out positive from the event. Sunday was the best Sunday that we have had for the event. Many families were in attendance and the fireworks were great. He thanked all volunteers and participants who came out to support the event. Chief Birk explained that from a police standpoint, things went smoothly. The cold weather helpe d keep people from the open carry so many people stayed indoors at local establishments. Mayor’s Report There was no report from Mayor Jett. City Council Comment There were no comments from the City Council. Adjournment A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Harding to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Roll call Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0- abstained. Motion carried. Mayor Wayne Jett Deputy Clerk Monte Johnson _________________________________ ________________________________ 25 Expense Approval Register   McHenry, IL List of Bills Council Meeting‐ 4‐5‐22        Vendor Name    Payable Number    Post Date    Description (Item)    Account Number    Amount   Vendor: AQUA ILLINOIS  AQUA ILLINOIS  MS‐3629519  04/05/2022  READS FROM 1/20‐3/19/22  510‐32‐5110  428.00 Vendor AQUA ILLINOIS Total:   428.00   Vendor: BAXTER & WOODMAN  BAXTER & WOODMAN  0232813  04/05/2022  ENG SVS S RIVERSIDE  100‐01‐8900  3,608.03 Vendor BAXTER & WOODMAN Total:   3,608.03   Vendor: CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC  CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY    INV0012910    04/05/2022    UTIL    100‐33‐5520    1,000.94 Vendor CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC Total:   1,000.94   Vendor: FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY  FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY    IN00508094    04/05/2022    MUN RADIO MAINT 2/16‐   225‐00‐5110    1,423.50 Vendor FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY Total: 1,423.50   Vendor: HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC  HEARTLAND BUSINESS    503888‐H    04/05/2022    NETWORK ENG IV    225‐00‐5110    370.00 HEARTLAND BUSINESS    506592‐H    04/05/2022    NETWORK ENG    225‐00‐5110    647.50 Vendor HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC Total: 1,017.50   Vendor: HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES  HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES    8974 3‐21‐22    04/05/2022    MTHLY    100‐03‐6110    305.44 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES    8974 3‐21‐22    04/05/2022    MTHLY    100‐33‐6110    120.45 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES    8974 3‐21‐22    04/05/2022    MTHLY    100‐45‐6110    535.28 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES    INV0012915    04/05/2022    MTHLY    510‐31‐6110    377.34 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES  INV0012915  04/05/2022  MTHLY  510‐31‐6270  29.97 Vendor HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Total:   1,368.48   Vendor: HRGREEN  HRGREEN    150442    04/05/2022    TAYLOR PLACE APTS ‐ MILL ST    740‐00‐5220    1,025.75 HRGREEN  150443  04/05/2022  CUNAT PATRIOT ESTATES  740‐00‐5220  1,025.00 HRGREEN    150452    04/05/2022    DIST 156 ‐ MCCRACKEN FIELD    740‐00‐5220    612.50 HRGREEN    150453    04/05/2022    GRAHAM ENTERPRISES    740‐00‐5220    410.00 HRGREEN    151059    04/05/2022    CONTINENTAL/AUTHENTIX ‐   740‐00‐5220    347.50 HRGREEN  151060  04/05/2022  DIST 156 MCCRAKEN FIELD  740‐00‐5220  1,990.00 HRGREEN    151061    04/05/2022    TAYLOR PLACE APTS (MILL ST)    740‐00‐5220    231.25 HRGREEN    151062    04/05/2022    GRAHAM ENTERPRISES (TRIO    740‐00‐5220    1,230.00 Vendor HRGREEN Total:   6,872.00   Vendor: JIMS MCHENRY AUTO BODY  JIMS MCHENRY AUTO BODY    9525    04/05/2022    PD CAR 316    610‐00‐5980    2,184.24 Vendor JIMS MCHENRY AUTO BODY Total: 2,184.24   Vendor: LPL FINANCIAL  LPL FINANCIAL    3‐10‐22 5377    04/05/2022    ADVISORY FEE     760‐00‐5110    21,358.34 Vendor LPL FINANCIAL Total:   21,358.34   Vendor: MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OFFICE OF PATRICK  MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW    INV0012913    04/05/2022    MARCH LGL    100‐01‐5230    4,000.00 Vendor MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OFFICE OF PATRICK Total:   4,000.00   Vendor: MCCAFFERTY, GRACE  MCCAFFERTY, GRACE    345748    04/05/2022    MIB COACH, DISCOUNT    100‐41‐3637    65.00 Vendor MCCAFFERTY, GRACE Total: 65.00   Vendor: MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE  MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF  INV0012911  04/05/2022  MTG  100‐22‐5430  30.00 Vendor MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE Total:   30.00       3/30/2022 9:49:32 AM   26 Expense Approval Register Packet: APPKT02358 ‐ 4‐5‐22 AP CKS   Vendor Name    Payable Number    Post Date    Description (Item)    Account Number    Amount   Vendor: NICOR GAS  NICOR GAS    INV0012912    04/05/2022    UTIL ‐ COVID CENTER    100‐01‐5110    1,778.89 Vendor NICOR GAS Total:   1,778.89   Vendor: PADDOCK, RUTH  PADDOCK, RUTH    346187    04/05/2022    PASS CXL    400‐40‐3645    152.00 Vendor PADDOCK, RUTH Total:   152.00   Vendor: PITNEY BOWES INC  PITNEY BOWES INC    1020256585    04/05/2022    QTRLY SVS    100‐04‐5310    463.17 Vendor PITNEY BOWES INC Total: 463.17   Vendor: THORNTONS, LLC  THORNTONS, LLC  INV0012914  04/05/2022  2021 SALES TAX INCENTIVE  100‐04‐6945  8,923.46 Vendor THORNTONS, LLC Total:   8,923.46   Vendor: US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE  US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE    467917670    04/05/2022    PW RICOH    620‐00‐5110    336.21 Vendor US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE Total:   336.21   Vendor: WINKLER TREE & LAWN CARE  WINKLER TREE & LAWN CARE    10904    04/05/2022    PRUNING CONTR    100‐33‐6950    6,444.75 Vendor WINKLER TREE & LAWN CARE Total:   6,444.75   Vendor: WINNEBAGO LANDFILL CO  WINNEBAGO LANDFILL CO    9495    04/05/2022    SLUDGE    510‐32‐5580    1,482.80 Vendor WINNEBAGO LANDFILL CO Total: 1,482.80        Grand Total:   62,937.31               3/30/2022 9:49:32 AM   27 Expense Approval Register Packet: APPKT02358 ‐ 4‐5‐22 AP CKS     Fund Summary      Fund    Expense Amount     100 ‐ GENERAL FUND    27,275.41     225 ‐ ALARM BOARD FUND  2,441.00    400 ‐ RECREATION CENTER FUND    152.00     510 ‐ WATER/SEWER FUND    2,318.11     610 ‐ RISK MANAGEMENT FUND    2,184.24     620 ‐ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND    336.21     740 ‐ RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW  6,872.00    760 ‐ POLICE PENSION FUND    21,358.34     Grand Total:   62,937.31               28 Expense Approval Register   McHenry, IL #2 List of Bills Council Meeting ‐ 4‐5‐2022       Vendor Name    Payable Number    Post Date    Description (Item)    Account Number    Amount   Vendor: AIRGAS SAFETY INC  AIRGAS SAFETY INC  9987005400  04/05/2022  Event ‐ Helium Tank Rental  100‐46‐5110  104.14 Vendor AIRGAS SAFETY INC Total:   104.14   Vendor: ALLIED 100, LLC  ALLIED 100, LLC  2109021  04/05/2022  AED License  620‐00‐5110  112.50 Vendor ALLIED 100, LLC Total:   112.50   Vendor: APWA  APWA    144162 2‐2‐22    04/05/2022    APWA Dues  Invoice 2/2/2022    100‐30‐5410    555.00 Vendor APWA Total:   555.00   Vendor: ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES LLC  ARAMARK REFRESHMENT    6903873    04/05/2022    Coffee Order ‐ 6903873    100‐01‐6110    123.39 Vendor ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES LLC Total: 123.39   Vendor: AUTO TECH CENTERS INC  AUTO TECH CENTERS INC    INV071332    04/05/2022    313 (71332)    100‐22‐5370    624.57 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC    INV071419    04/05/2022    squad tires (71419)    100‐22‐5370    2,449.16 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC    INV071420    04/05/2022    625 (71420)    510‐32‐5370    711.92 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC    INV071424    04/05/2022    422 (71424)    100‐33‐5370    714.12 Vendor AUTO TECH CENTERS INC Total:   4,499.77   Vendor: BENCE, JENNIFER  BENCE, JENNIFER    1222‐123  3‐18‐22    04/05/2022    Program ‐ Cupcake Club    100‐46‐5110    88.00 Vendor BENCE, JENNIFER Total:   88.00   Vendor: BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SERVICE INC  BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK    682390    04/05/2022    MS#2 Auger Straightening INV#    510‐32‐5375    285.00 Vendor BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SERVICE INC Total: 285.00   Vendor: BSN SPORTS INC  BSN SPORTS INC  916258649  04/05/2022  MIB Basketballs & Wristbands  100‐47‐6110  422.81 Vendor BSN SPORTS INC Total:   422.81   Vendor: BUDDYZ  BUDDYZ    1222‐104NT    04/05/2022    Mib Pizza for end of season    100‐47‐6110    910.35 Vendor BUDDYZ Total:   910.35   Vendor: CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT  CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT    INV49836061    04/05/2022    Electric Oil Pump    510‐32‐6110    118.50 Vendor CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT Total:   118.50   Vendor: CERTIFIED LABORATORIES  CERTIFIED LABORATORIES    7705154    04/05/2022    streets stock     7705154    100‐33‐6250    699.97 Vendor CERTIFIED LABORATORIES Total: 699.97   Vendor: CINTAS   CINTAS   5100467861  04/05/2022  First Aid Replensihment  400‐00‐6130  194.27 Vendor CINTAS  Total:   194.27   Vendor: CORE & MAIN  CORE & MAIN    Q496041    04/05/2022    Repair Clamps #Q496041    510‐31‐6110    991.75 Vendor CORE & MAIN Total:   991.75   Vendor: CORKSCREW GYMNASTICS & SPORTS ACADEMY  CORKSCREW GYMNASTICS &    2979    04/05/2022    Invoice 2979    100‐47‐5110    966.00 Vendor CORKSCREW GYMNASTICS & SPORTS ACADEMY Total:   966.00   Vendor: DIRECT FITNESS SOLUTIONS  DIRECT FITNESS SOLUTIONS    0571471‐IN    04/05/2022    Bike Pedal Replacement    400‐40‐5375    179.99 Vendor DIRECT FITNESS SOLUTIONS Total: 179.99       3/30/2022 9:51:52 AM   29 Expense Approval Register Packet: APPKT02359 ‐ 4‐5‐2022 RECT INV   Vendor Name    Payable Number    Post Date    Description (Item)    Account Number    Amount   Vendor: DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS INC  DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS    I204015    04/05/2022    Cooling Conveyor Gearbox    510‐32‐5375    1,495.46 DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS  I204550  04/05/2022  Cooling Conveyor Gearbox  510‐32‐5375  7.97 DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS    I207484    04/05/2022    Inducer Motors Sludge Building    510‐32‐6110    1,738.34 DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS    I208821    04/05/2022    Control Cabinet Heaters INV#    510‐32‐6110    1,865.54 DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS    I208927    04/05/2022    Miro Screen Auger Drive Shaft     510‐32‐5375    2,844.00 DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS    I209693    04/05/2022    SBR Building Air Handler INV#    510‐32‐6110    118.91 Vendor DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS INC Total:   8,070.22   Vendor: D'S MARINE SERVICE INC  D'S MARINE SERVICE INC    131763    04/05/2022    parks    131763    100‐45‐5370    229.12 Vendor D'S MARINE SERVICE INC Total:   229.12   Vendor: EBY GRAPHICS INC  EBY GRAPHICS INC    9010    04/05/2022    800 (9010)    510‐35‐5370    134.81 Vendor EBY GRAPHICS INC Total:   134.81   Vendor: ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC  ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC    350413‐1    04/05/2022    Shamrocks the Fox Rentals    200‐00‐5110    2,015.00 Vendor ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC Total:   2,015.00   Vendor: EJ USA INC  EJ USA INC  110220018045  04/05/2022  Manhole Frames and covers  510‐32‐6110  4,046.14 Vendor EJ USA INC Total:   4,046.14   Vendor: FAST EDDIES CAR WASH  FAST EDDIES CAR WASH    10819910452    04/05/2022    Wash 311 for Shamrock the    100‐22‐5370    80.00 Vendor FAST EDDIES CAR WASH Total:   80.00   Vendor: FUN EXPRESS LLC  FUN EXPRESS LLC    715348180‐01    04/05/2022    MIB & MMAC goodie bags    100‐47‐6110    470.60 Vendor FUN EXPRESS LLC Total:   470.60   Vendor: GALLS LLC  GALLS LLC    020504449    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Kinney    100‐22‐4510    48.08 GALLS LLC    020630752    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ J. Prather    100‐22‐4510    69.04 GALLS LLC    020630754    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ P. Prather    100‐22‐4510    82.44 GALLS LLC  020630792  04/05/2022  Uniform Order ‐ Noyes  100‐22‐4510  69.19 GALLS LLC  020631083  04/05/2022  Uniform Order ‐ Neville  100‐23‐4510  100.37 GALLS LLC    020631891    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Wilbur    100‐23‐4510    46.77 GALLS LLC    020641067    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Allen    100‐23‐4510    173.47 GALLS LLC    020641293    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Hendrickson    100‐22‐4510    260.40 GALLS LLC  020641336  04/05/2022  Uniform Order ‐ K. Ducak  100‐22‐4510  101.22 GALLS LLC    020641566    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ K. Schmitt    100‐23‐4510    40.99 GALLS LLC    020641623    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ K. Schmitt    100‐23‐4510    166.95 GALLS LLC    020644193    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Popp    100‐22‐4510    79.92 GALLS LLC  020652731  04/05/2022  Uniform Order ‐ Lorenz  100‐22‐4510  113.38 GALLS LLC    020675172    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Kinney    100‐22‐4510    25.77 GALLS LLC    020675294    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ O'Herron    100‐22‐4510    163.98 GALLS LLC    020675295    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Veronese    100‐23‐4510    52.91 GALLS LLC    020675296    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Beidelman    100‐23‐4510    21.05 GALLS LLC  020675334  04/05/2022  Uniform Order ‐ Sciame  100‐22‐4510  180.05 GALLS LLC    020686580    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Zujewski    100‐23‐4510    45.26 GALLS LLC    020687199    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Shafer    100‐22‐4510    21.35 GALLS LLC    020687311    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Veronese    100‐23‐4510    50.12 GALLS LLC    020707492    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Sciame    100‐22‐4510    84.95 GALLS LLC  020707843  04/05/2022  Uniform Order ‐ Pardue  100‐22‐4510  39.37 GALLS LLC    020707910    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Lincicum    100‐22‐4510    96.13 GALLS LLC    020708298    04/05/2022    Uniform Order ‐ Conway    100‐22‐4510    174.95 GALLS LLC  020720965  04/05/2022  Uniform Order ‐ Aalto  100‐22‐4510  54.61 Vendor GALLS LLC Total:   2,362.72   Vendor: GREEN DOOR PROMOTIONS LLC  GREEN DOOR PROMOTIONS    22‐2250    04/05/2022    Parks Pens    100‐41‐6210    390.00 Vendor GREEN DOOR PROMOTIONS LLC Total:   390.00       3/30/2022 9:51:52 AM   30 Expense Approval Register Packet: APPKT02359 ‐ 4‐5‐2022 RECT INV   Vendor Name    Payable Number    Post Date    Description (Item)    Account Number    Amount   Vendor: HARM'S FARM  HARM'S FARM    30206    04/05/2022    Landscape Supplies     100‐45‐6110    6,712.00 Vendor HARM'S FARM Total:   6,712.00   Vendor: HASTY AWARDS  HASTY AWARDS    02222211    04/05/2022    MIB awards and medals    100‐47‐6110    861.29 Vendor HASTY AWARDS Total:   861.29   Vendor: HAWKINS INC  HAWKINS INC    6104363    04/05/2022    Inv# 6104363 Chemicals    510‐31‐6110    4,164.85 HAWKINS INC    6143245    04/05/2022    Inv# 6143245 Chemicals    510‐31‐6110    4,391.03 HAWKINS INC    6146723    04/05/2022    Chemical Delivery    510‐32‐6110    4,752.20 HAWKINS INC  6146724  04/05/2022  Chemical Delivery #6146724  510‐32‐6110  5,679.20 Vendor HAWKINS INC Total:   18,987.28   Vendor: HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC  HEARTLAND BUSINESS    504104‐H    04/05/2022    Microsoft Monthly M365    620‐00‐5110    3,692.50 Vendor HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC Total:   3,692.50   Vendor: HIGH PSI LTD  HIGH PSI LTD    74524    04/05/2022    Hotsy Pressure Washer Parts    510‐32‐6110    369.19 Vendor HIGH PSI LTD Total:   369.19   Vendor: HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND REPAIRS INC  HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND    370519    04/05/2022    406 (370519)    100‐33‐5370    1,169.58 Vendor HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND REPAIRS INC Total: 1,169.58   Vendor: IN‐PIPE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY INC  IN‐PIPE TECHNOLOGY  2083  04/05/2022  Monthly service fee  510‐32‐5110  7,750.00 Vendor IN‐PIPE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY INC Total:   7,750.00   Vendor: JENSEN, TED  JENSEN, TED    03925    04/05/2022    Sweeper Filters    100‐33‐5370    1,364.50 Vendor JENSEN, TED Total:   1,364.50   Vendor: JONES TRAVEL & TOUR  JONES TRAVEL & TOUR    112652    04/05/2022    Trip ‐ Crime Tour Bus    100‐46‐5110    1,150.00 Vendor JONES TRAVEL & TOUR Total:   1,150.00   Vendor: JX PETERBILT ‐ WADSWORTH  JX PETERBILT ‐ WADSWORTH    21136553P    04/05/2022    634 (21136553)    510‐32‐5370    242.18 Vendor JX PETERBILT ‐ WADSWORTH Total: 242.18   Vendor: KIMBALL MIDWEST  KIMBALL MIDWEST  9712346  04/05/2022  kimball stock (9712346)  100‐33‐5370  310.81 KIMBALL MIDWEST    9733968    04/05/2022    kimball stock (9733968)    100‐33‐5370    340.02 Vendor KIMBALL MIDWEST Total:   650.83   Vendor: LANG AUTO GROUP, GARY  LANG AUTO GROUP, GARY    5058515    04/05/2022    311   5058515    100‐22‐5370    64.48 LANG AUTO GROUP, GARY    5064751    04/05/2022    310 (5064751)    100‐22‐5370    678.47 LANG AUTO GROUP, GARY    5064886    04/05/2022    310 (5064886)    100‐22‐5370    357.50 Vendor LANG AUTO GROUP, GARY Total: 1,100.45   Vendor: MAD BOMBER FIREWORKS  MAD BOMBER FIREWORKS    2063    04/05/2022    Shamrocks the Fox Fireworks    200‐00‐5110    10,000.00 Vendor MAD BOMBER FIREWORKS Total: 10,000.00   Vendor: MCHENRY MARLINS AQUATIC CLUB  MCHENRY MARLINS AQUATIC    339    04/05/2022    NIWSC Champ Meet    100‐47‐5110    650.00 Vendor MCHENRY MARLINS AQUATIC CLUB Total:   650.00   Vendor: MCHENRY WRESTLING CLUB  MCHENRY WRESTLING CLUB    100    04/05/2022    Fall Invoice 100    100‐47‐5110    600.00 Vendor MCHENRY WRESTLING CLUB Total:   600.00   Vendor: MEADE INC  MEADE INC    699816    04/05/2022    Traffic Signal Locate #699816    100‐33‐5110    188.24 MEADE INC    699817    04/05/2022    Traffic Signal Locate #699817    100‐33‐5110    190.06 Vendor MEADE INC Total:   378.30       3/30/2022 9:51:52 AM   31 Expense Approval Register Packet: APPKT02359 ‐ 4‐5‐2022 RECT INV   Vendor Name    Payable Number    Post Date    Description (Item)    Account Number    Amount   Vendor: METRO DOOR AND DOCK INC  METRO DOOR AND DOCK INC    62319    04/05/2022    SWWTP MS#1 Garage Door    510‐32‐6110    411.79 Vendor METRO DOOR AND DOCK INC Total:   411.79   Vendor: MID AMERICAN WATER OF WAUCONDA INC  MID AMERICAN WATER OF    246355W    04/05/2022    3/4X1" comp couplings    510‐31‐6110    112.00 MID AMERICAN WATER OF    246936W    04/05/2022    2) 4"Hymax 2) 4X12 Clamps    510‐31‐6110    1,836.00 MID AMERICAN WATER OF  247313W  04/05/2022  Cut in sleeve,curbstop INV#  510‐31‐6110  1,795.00 MID AMERICAN WATER OF    417    04/05/2022    No shear ferncos #417    510‐32‐6110    932.00 Vendor MID AMERICAN WATER OF WAUCONDA INC Total: 4,675.00   Vendor: MIDAMERICAN TECHNOLOGY INC  MIDAMERICAN TECHNOLOGY  247057W  04/05/2022  10"SDR26 PVC pipe John st  100‐33‐6110  5,801.60 Vendor MIDAMERICAN TECHNOLOGY INC Total:   5,801.60   Vendor: MIDLAND STANDARD ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC  MIDLAND STANDARD    250793    04/05/2022    2022 Road Program ‐    100‐33‐8600    16,617.00 Vendor MIDLAND STANDARD ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC Total:   16,617.00   Vendor: MIDWEST METER INC  MIDWEST METER INC    0141534‐IN    04/05/2022    Inv# 0141534‐IN meter    510‐31‐6110    350.00 Vendor MIDWEST METER INC Total:   350.00   Vendor: MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH  MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH    96742    04/05/2022    Chief Business Cards    100‐22‐6210    59.00 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH    96763    04/05/2022    SHamrocks the Fox Print work    200‐00‐5110    1,249.60 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH    96764    04/05/2022    SHamrocks the Fox Print work    200‐00‐5110    1,134.88 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH    96824    04/05/2022    Keep Out stickers and Not    100‐04‐6210    198.50 Vendor MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH Total:   2,641.98   Vendor: OFFICIAL FINDERS LLC  OFFICIAL FINDERS LLC    6461    04/05/2022    Invoice 6461    100‐47‐5110    520.00 OFFICIAL FINDERS LLC    8076    04/05/2022    Invoice 8076    100‐47‐5110    600.00 OFFICIAL FINDERS LLC  8179  04/05/2022  MIB Invoice 8179  100‐47‐5110  1,000.00 Vendor OFFICIAL FINDERS LLC Total:   2,120.00   Vendor: OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP  OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT  0395860‐IN  04/05/2022  Orange rubber gloves  100‐33‐6110  123.60 Vendor OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP Total:   123.60   Vendor: PETROCHOICE LLC  PETROCHOICE LLC    50760189    04/05/2022    Fuel    100‐45‐6250    92.45 PETROCHOICE LLC    50841082    04/05/2022    Fuel ‐ UTY ‐ 50841082    510‐35‐6250    1,229.98 PETROCHOICE LLC    50841095    04/05/2022    50841095    100‐03‐6250    410.48 PETROCHOICE LLC    50841096    04/05/2022    Fuel ‐ WW ‐ 50841096    510‐32‐6250    1,124.54 PETROCHOICE LLC    50841097    04/05/2022    Fuel ‐ WTR ‐ 50841097    510‐31‐6250    365.95 PETROCHOICE LLC    50841098    04/05/2022    Fuel    100‐45‐6250    993.47 PETROCHOICE LLC    50841099    04/05/2022    Fuel ‐ STS ‐ 50841099    100‐33‐6250    2,716.31 PETROCHOICE LLC    50841100    04/05/2022    Fuel ‐ 50841100    100‐22‐6250    6,206.18 PETROCHOICE LLC    50846843    04/05/2022    Fuel ‐ UTY ‐ 50846843    510‐35‐6250    519.32 PETROCHOICE LLC    50846856    04/05/2022    50846856    100‐03‐6250    245.99 PETROCHOICE LLC    50846857    04/05/2022    Fuel ‐ WW ‐ 50846857    510‐32‐6250    622.95 PETROCHOICE LLC  50846858  04/05/2022  Fuel ‐ WTR ‐ 50846858  510‐31‐6250  128.29 PETROCHOICE LLC    50846860    04/05/2022    Fuel ‐ STS ‐ 50846860    100‐33‐6250    1,039.94 PETROCHOICE LLC    50847213    04/05/2022    Tank Fuel ‐ WW ‐ 50847213    510‐32‐6250    1,417.26 PETROCHOICE LLC    50847219    04/05/2022    Tank Fuel ‐ STS ‐ 50847219    100‐33‐6250    2,423.07 PETROCHOICE LLC  50847221  04/05/2022  Tank Fuel ‐ WW ‐ 50847221  510‐32‐6250  1,437.15 PETROCHOICE LLC    50847223    04/05/2022    Tank Fuel ‐ UTY ‐ 50847223    510‐35‐6250    957.95 Vendor PETROCHOICE LLC Total: 21,931.28   Vendor: PETTIBONE & CO, P F  PETTIBONE & CO, P F  181884  04/05/2022  Electronic Paper  100‐22‐6210  176.85 PETTIBONE & CO, P F  181894  04/05/2022  Sgt. Chevrons  100‐22‐6210  27.00 Vendor PETTIBONE & CO, P F Total:   203.85       3/30/2022 9:51:52 AM   32 Expense Approval Register Packet: APPKT02359 ‐ 4‐5‐2022 RECT INV   Vendor Name    Payable Number    Post Date    Description (Item)    Account Number    Amount   Vendor: PITEL SEPTIC INC  PITEL SEPTIC INC    21256    04/05/2022    Portable Toilet rentals    100‐45‐5110    160.00 Vendor PITEL SEPTIC INC Total:   160.00   Vendor: PRIORITY DISPATCH  PRIORITY DISPATCH    722‐569    04/05/2022    EMD Class ‐ Jensen    100‐23‐5430    365.00 Vendor PRIORITY DISPATCH Total:   365.00   Vendor: PROSHRED SECURITY  PROSHRED SECURITY    990111452    04/05/2022    Monthly Shred    100‐22‐5110    70.05 Vendor PROSHRED SECURITY Total: 70.05   Vendor: RAY SCHRAMER & COMPANY  RAY SCHRAMER & COMPANY  161443  04/05/2022  Riser rings 161443  510‐32‐6110  1,962.10 Vendor RAY SCHRAMER & COMPANY Total:   1,962.10   Vendor: REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER RODDING CORP  REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER    3‐21‐22    04/05/2022    Reiche Replace meter yoke    510‐31‐6110    270.00 Vendor REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER RODDING CORP Total:   270.00   Vendor: REVCORE RADIATOR INC  REVCORE RADIATOR INC    8002    04/05/2022    815 (8002)    510‐35‐5370    1,455.36 Vendor REVCORE RADIATOR INC Total:   1,455.36   Vendor: RUSSO POWER EQUIPMENT  RUSSO POWER EQUIPMENT    SPI10998826    04/05/2022    Small Equipment     100‐45‐6270    1,055.98 Vendor RUSSO POWER EQUIPMENT Total: 1,055.98   Vendor: SUNNYSIDE COMPANY  SUNNYSIDE COMPANY  109566  04/05/2022  824 (109566)  510‐35‐5370  43.93 Vendor SUNNYSIDE COMPANY Total:   43.93   Vendor: TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION INC  TRAFFIC CONTROL &    111078    04/05/2022    Signs INV#111078    100‐33‐6110    854.60 Vendor TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION INC Total:   854.60   Vendor: ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATIONS INC  ULTRA STROBE    080733    04/05/2022    Install radar 320    100‐22‐5370    95.00 ULTRA STROBE    080757    04/05/2022    Weathertech seat cover Ford    100‐22‐5370    147.95 Vendor ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATIONS INC Total:   242.95   Vendor: USA BLUEBOOK  USA BLUEBOOK    911112    04/05/2022    Chlorine regulator    510‐31‐6110    1,220.40 USA BLUEBOOK    913985    04/05/2022    Locating Flags #913985    510‐31‐6110    242.17 USA BLUEBOOK  919392  04/05/2022  Lab Supplies #919392  510‐32‐6110  347.10 Vendor USA BLUEBOOK Total:   1,809.67   Vendor: VICTOR FORD, INC  VICTOR FORD, INC    163271    04/05/2022    431 (163271)    100‐33‐5370    368.33 VICTOR FORD, INC    163287    04/05/2022    803 (163287)    510‐35‐5370    460.00 VICTOR FORD, INC    163344    04/05/2022    431 (163344)    100‐33‐5370    122.25 Vendor VICTOR FORD, INC Total: 950.58   Vendor: WATER PRODUCTS ‐ AURORA  WATER PRODUCTS ‐ AURORA  0307624  04/05/2022  Repair clamps  510‐31‐6110  431.68 WATER PRODUCTS ‐ AURORA    0308376    04/05/2022    Riser rings    100‐33‐6110    1,569.00 Vendor WATER PRODUCTS ‐ AURORA Total: 2,000.68   Vendor: WELCH BROS INC  WELCH BROS INC    3167723    04/05/2022    Concrete lids INV#3167723    100‐33‐6110    410.00 Vendor WELCH BROS INC Total:   410.00   Vendor: WOODMASTER FENCE  WOODMASTER FENCE    31701    04/05/2022    WWTP Fence Repair    510‐32‐5375    2,783.00 Vendor WOODMASTER FENCE Total:   2,783.00   Vendor: WOODSTOCK POWERSPORTS  WOODSTOCK POWERSPORTS    21413    04/05/2022    365 (21413)    100‐22‐5370    87.98 Vendor WOODSTOCK POWERSPORTS Total:   87.98       3/30/2022 9:51:52 AM   33 Expense Approval Register Packet: APPKT02359 ‐ 4‐5‐2022 RECT INV   Vendor Name    Payable Number    Post Date    Description (Item)    Account Number    Amount   Vendor: XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC  XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA    3556C16473    04/05/2022    Anne St Lift‐ Wear Rings Both    510‐32‐5380    627.00 Vendor XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC Total:   627.00       Grand Total: 153,753.13                     3/30/2022 9:51:52 AM   34 Expense Approval Register Packet: APPKT02359 ‐ 4‐5‐2022 RECT INV     Fund Summary      Fund    Expense Amount     100 ‐ GENERAL FUND    70,384.48     200 ‐ TOURISM FUND  14,399.48    400 ‐ RECREATION CENTER FUND    374.26     510 ‐ WATER/SEWER FUND    64,789.91     620 ‐ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND    3,805.00     Grand Total:   153,753.13             35 City of McHenry 333 S Gre en Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2100 Fax: (815) 363-2119 www.cityofmchenry.org The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, bus inesses, and visitors with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM DATE: April 5, 2022 TO: City Council FROM: Deputy Clerk Monte Johnson RE: Whiskey Diablo Liquor License AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: 1325 Riverside Inc. has submitted an application for a Class A Liquor License. The business will be located at 1325 R iverside Drive, former location of the Downtown Food & Liquor store, which is just south of the American Legion. The business will be owned and operated by Dan Hart, who currently operates DC Cobbs McHenry. Whiskey Diablo will be a Tex Mex style restaurant and bar. Conceptual pictures of the inside of the restaurant are attached. Background checks have been completed and passed. If approved, an Ordinance also needs to be passed to increase the number of Class A liquor licenses to 41. RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to 1325 Riverside Inc located at 132 5 Riverside Drive, and if approved, t o pass an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fee s; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 ORDINANCE NO. 22- Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1: Section 4-2-6, subs ection D-1, of the Municipal Code relating to liquor license clas sifications , shall be amended as follows : D.1. Class A (Full Bar) License: Issuance of a Class A license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, and the retail sale of packaged liquor. The annual fee for such license s shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00). A Class A licensee shall be eligible to apply for a catering endorsement for an additional fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00), which shall permit the servic ing of alcoholic liquor for off -site consumption as an incidental part of food service, sold at a package price, as agreed upon under contract. Nonprofit organizations with a Class A license shall be eligible to pay a reduced fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per year to receive and mainta in a Class A license. No more than forty-one (41) Class A licenses shall be in force in the City at any time. SECTION 2: If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, sentence or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not effect, impair, invalidate or nullify the remainder thereof, which remainder shall remain and continue in full force and effect. SECTION 3: All ordinances, or parts thereof, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, Illinois. SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed this 5th day of April, 2022. Ayes Nays Absent Abstain Alderman Devine ____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Glab _____ _____ _____ _____ 46 Alderman Harding ____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman McClatchey ____ _____ _____ _____ Alderwoman Miller ____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Santi ____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Strach ___ _____ _____ _____ ______________________ ________________________ Wayne Jett, Mayor Monte Johnson, Deputy City Clerk 47 Monte Johnson Deputy City Clerk 333 S Gre en Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2100 Fax: (815) 363-2119 mjohnson@cityofmchenry.org The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner. REGULAR AGENDA SUPPLEMENT DATE: April 5, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Deputy City Clerk Monte Johnson RE: Video Gaming License Application by Whiskey Diablo AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: Whiskey Diablo (1325 Riverside Inc) has submitted an appli cation for a Class A liquor license. If appr oved for the liquor license, they would like to obtain a Video Gaming Licens e. They are requesting 6 video gaming terminals. If approved, they would be require d to comply with a Video Gaming Development Agreement tha t puts certain restrictions on items such as outdoor signage and partitions. RECOMMENDATION: Therefore, if Council concurs, then it is recommended a motion be made to approve a V ideo Gaming License to Whiskey Diablo (1325 Riverside Inc) at 1325 Riverside Drive. 48 6 49 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FOR: April 5, 2022 City Council Meeting FROM: Cody Sheriff, City Planner RE: Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations for a Drive- In Starbucks Restaurant at 904 S. IL-31. ATT: 1. Unapproved Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes dated March 16, 2022 2. Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations for a Drive-In Starbucks Restaurant at 904 S IL-31. 3. Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Report 4. Petitioner’s Application Packet AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: The petitioner, Market Holdings LLC, is requesting approval of several zoning items to accommodate a new Drive-In Starbucks Restaurant at 904 S IL-31: 1. Conditional Use Permit for a Drive-In. 2. Zoning Variation to allow a minimum lot area of 38,684 square feet in lieu of the 40,000 square feet required in the O-2 Office Park District. 3. Zoning Variations to allow a trash enclosure between the principal building and the front lot line. 4. Zoning Variation for relief from Residential Landscaping Screening Strip Design Standards along the south property line. 5. Any other Zoning Variations necessary to accommodate the proposed Starbucks drive-in restaurant. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for the request on March 16, 2022. No objectors were present at the meeting and the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request subject to several conditions of approval. 50 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org If the City Council concurs, it is recommended the attached ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations for a Drive-In Starbucks Restaurant at 904 S. IL-31. be approved. (City Council vote-simple majority). 51 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Unapproved Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes from March 16, 2022 File No. Z-2022-13 Petitioner Market Holdings LLC Conditional Use Permit for a drive-thru restaurant (Starbucks) at 904 S. Illinois Route 31 Chairwoman Rockweiler called the hearing to order at 7:05 p.m. regarding File No Z-2022-13, a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-thru restaurant (Starbucks) at the subject property, commonly known as 904 S IL-31. Chairwoman Rockweiler confirmed all legal posting requirements have been met. Mr. Jeffrey Kimbell, Manager, Market Holdings, LLC, was sworn in. Mr. Kimbell stated the process working with McHenry has been very responsive and smooth. The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for a Drive Thru Lane as part of its plan to build a stand-alone Starbucks on the Property. The applicant is also requesting three variances. City Planner Sheriff provided the Commission with the Staff Report regarding this file stating the subject property is currently zoned O-2 Office Park District and located in the Professional Plaza Subdivision. The property to the south of the subject property was annexed to the City of McHenry within the last year and was zoned Estate District per the City’s Annexation Ordinance. Staff has been in contact with the property owner to the south and he is aware he will need to rezone the property at some point. The property owner indicated he was supportive of the request. Staff believes the proposed use of the property for a drive-thru Starbucks restaurant is complementary of the surrounding office uses. Drive-thru restaurants are listed as a permitted conditional use in the Office Park District. The proposed drive-thru Starbucks restaurant is in compliance with the Future Land Use Map Designation for Office. Overall, staff believes the proposed development is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan objectives and policies. Planner Sheriff stated in summary, staff believes the proposed development is in substantial conformance with the Future Land Use Map recommendation for Office. IDOT is in the process of right-of-way acquisition for the IL-31 expansion and Staff included conditions of approval regarding the installation of landscaping. Staff does not object to the petitioner’s request to locate the trash enclosure between the front lot line (IL-31) and the principal structure in order to secure additional stacking spaces. Staff does not object to the petitioner’s request for relief from the residential landscape screening strip design standards subject to the condition that the existing tree line is preserved to the greatest extent possible. 52 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Planner Sheriff stated if the Planning & Zoning Commission agreed with the petitioner’s request, then approval of two motions as presented in the Staff Report were recommended. Chairwoman Rockweiler invited questions and/or comments from the Commissioners. Commissioner Davis asked for clarification of the trash enclosure of the drawing presented. Mr. Kimbell clarified. There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Chairwoman Rockweiler invited questions and/or comments from the Public. There were no comments from the public. Chairwoman Rockweiler closed the public comment portion of the hearing at 7:14 p.m. Commissioner Bremer believes the criteria has been met and has no issues. Commissioner Smale has no objections as long as the enclosure is covered by landscaping. Commissioner Riley is happy with traffic pattern and trash enclosure. Commissioners Davis and Rockweiler concurred with the other Commissioner comments. Commissioner Sobotta stated his only issue is he believes it will be hard for trucks to empty dumpsters in the proposed locati on of the trash enclosure. Motion by Bremer seconded by Smale with regard to File No. Z-2022-13, to recommend approval the petitioner’s request for a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Drive- Through Starbucks Restaurant at 904 S IL-31 subject to the following conditions: 1. The Property Owner shall provide a revised landscaping plan, subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator, to relocate the trash enclosure and applicable base landscaping to the location depicted on the submitted site plan. 2. The Property Owner shall preserve the tree line along the south property line to the greatest extent possible excluding that portion thereof identified on the landscape plan that is to be removed. 3. All development on site shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted site plan and landscape plan. 4. The Property Owner shall be allowed to install landscaping along the west property line once IDOT has completed construction of this segment of the IL-31 corridor. 5. Any site plan changes requested by IDOT shall be allowed to be reviewed and approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator. 53 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org and by making said motion, that the approval criteria for Conditional Uses have been met as outlined in the Staff Report. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Davis, Riley, Rockweiler, Smale, and Sobotta . 0-nay; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. 54 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org ORDINANCE NO 22- ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND ZONING VARIATIONS FOR A DRIVE- IN STARBUCKS RESTAURANT AT 904 S. IL-31. WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City’s home rule powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the City by Market Holdings LLC (“CONTRACT PURCHASER”) requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations to accommodate a Drive-In Starbucks Restaurant at the property commonly known as 904 S. IL-31 and legally described on “EXHIBIT A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein, “SUBJECT PROPERTY”; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 16, 2022 in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute, and as a result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission did unanimously recommend to the City Council the granting of the requested Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the request is consistent with the objectives of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to protect the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Drive-In Starbucks Restaurant subject to the following conditions: 1. The Property Owner shall provide a revised landscaping plan, subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator, to relocate the trash enclosure and applicable base landscaping to the location depicted on the submitted site plan. 2. The Property Owner shall preserve the tree line along the south property line to the greatest extent possible excluding that portion thereof identified on the landscape plan that is to be removed. 3. All development on site shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted site plan and landscape plan attached hereto as “EXHIBIT B”. 55 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 4. The Property Owner shall be allowed to install landscaping along the west property line once IDOT has completed construction of this segment of the IL-31 corridor. 5. Any site plan changes requested by IDOT shall be allowed to be reviewed and approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator. 6. All other federal, state, and local laws shall be met. SECTION 2: In granting said Conditional Use Permit, the City Council finds that the Approval Criteria for Conditional Uses listed in §11-15-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance have been met. SECTION 3: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted approval of the following Zoning Variations: 1. Variation to allow a minimum lot area of 38,684 square feet in lieu of the 40,000 square feet required in the O-2 Office Park District. 2. Zoning Variations to allow a trash enclosure between the principal building and the front lot line. 3. Zoning Variation for relief from Residential Landscaping Screening Strip Design Standards along the south property line (Taradash Law Offices) subject under the condition that the Property Owner shall maintain the tree line to the south to the greatest extent possible as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 4. Any other Zoning Variations necessary to accommodate the proposed Starbucks drive-in restaurant. SECTION 4: In granting said Zoning Variations, the City Council finds that the Approval Criteria for Variances listed in §11-19-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance have been met. SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. Passed this 5th day of April, 2022. Ayes Nays Absent Abstain Alderman Devine _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Glab _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Harding _____ _____ _____ _____ 56 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Alderman Strach _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderwoman Miller _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Santi _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman McClatchey _____ _____ _____ _____ ______________________ ________________________ Wayne Jett, Mayor Trisha Ramel, City Clerk 57 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Exhibit A Legal Description of the Subject Property LOT 7 IN PROFESSIONAL PLAZA SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED OCTOBER 1, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2003R0136226 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN: 14-02-352-021 Property Address: 904 S. IL -31 58 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Exhibit B Site Plan and Landscape Plan 59 1212MERCY DRIVE96PATIO15'-0"ORDER POINTCENTERLINEPROPOSED ELECTRICAL SERVICEENTRANCE LOCATION+/- 122 LINEAR FEET FROM ORDERPOINT TO CENTERLINE PICK-UPWINDOW3214578SB SB10'-0"SBTHIS ACCESS SHOWN RELOCATEDEAST SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CITYOF MCHENRY9'-0"TYP.SBILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 3165'-2 3/8" 20'-0" TYP.9DRIVE-THRUWINDOW10EXISTINGSIDEWALKPROPOSED SINGLE STORYCOFFEE SHOP WITH DRIVE-THROUGH2,391 S.F. BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA4 YD.4 YD.21'-4"SIXSKGW10SEWDEERENTO2W/D0ELNRATEODDCPORRNREB0CGNIS15"BOWOD4DREDDROELRETNCOODNWW221/DESOPORPNOTB0BUUMTDSSGGCEWTN/CCO2TTELEWIPFOREARREEOCCNNOCSB2110SCODDDDDNOATAOO22VTNEEWNEEWWVVKCENRAOOLLDSSCCNS"1OATT630'-0"30'-0"15'-0"11SITE DATAMENUBOARD1KEYNOTESORDER POINT2PRE-ORDER MENU3CLEARANCE BAR45" BOLLARD (TYP.)5DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE6SITE AREA: 38,684 SQ FTBUILDABLE AREA: 23,771 SQ FTPRIMARY BUILDING AREA: 2,391 SQ FTFAR: 0.1 (MAX 2.5)ZONING CLASSIFICATION: O-2 (OFFICE PARK)PERMITTED USE GROUPS: A,CALLOWABLE STORIES ABOVE GRADE PLANE: 1COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SETBACKS:FRONT OR CORNER SIDE YARD: 30 FTINTERIOR SIDE YARD: 10 FTREAR YARD: 15 FTPARKING PROVIDED:STANDARD STALLS37ADA ACCESSIBLE STALLS 2TOTAL STALLS39DRIVE THRU STACKING SPACES 10PARKING REQUIREMENTS:RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THRU: 5 STACKING SPACES PERDRIVE THRU WINDOW + 15 STALLS PER 1,000 SQ FTTOTAL REQUIRED PARKING: 33 STALLS + 5 STACKING SPACES7BIKE RACK8PRECAST WHEELSTOPS TYPICAL9ACCESSIBLE CURB RAMP10CURB RAMP DOWN FOR TRASH ENCLOSURE ACCESS11TRASH ENCLOSURESCHEMATICSITE PLANEXHIBITSP-1ANORTHNo. IssueDateSEALMUNICIPAL APPROVAL STAMP412 S. Wells Street 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60607P: 3 1 2 9 5 5 0 3 3 4 d x u a r c h . c o mARCHITECTCONSULTANTSCLIENTPROJECTProject Number:Drawn By: Approved By:These documents are confidential and shall be in the possessionof authorized individuals only. These documents are the exclusiveproperty of DxU architects and shall not be copied or reproducedwithout written authorization.SHEET TITLE & NUMBERSTARBUCKS SHELL MCHENRY, ILLINOISSPECIAL USE APPLICATION21-210AMTCSPECIAL USE APPLICATION 03-01-2022© DxU 2022 ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL DESIGN REGISTRATION: 184.006688 EXPIRES: 4/30/2023 MARKET HOLDINGS, LLC6402 CORNELL AVEINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220ASCHEMATIC SITE PLAN1/16" = 1'-0"EXISTING ROUTE 31 INGRESS/EGRESS ABANDONED60 1212MERCY DRIVE96PATIO15'-0"ORDER POINTCENTERLINEPROPOSED ELECTRICAL SERVICEENTRANCE LOCATION+/- 122 LINEAR FEET FROM ORDERPOINT TO CENTERLINE PICK-UPWINDOW32145678SB SB10'-0"SBTHIS ACCESS SHOWN RELOCATEDEAST SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CITYOF MCHENRY9'-0"TYP.SBILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 3165'-2 3/8" 20'-0" TYP.9DRIVE-THRUWINDOWEXISTINGSIDEWALKPROPOSED SINGLE STORYCOFFEE SHOP WITH DRIVE-THROUGH2,391 S.F. BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA4 YD.4 YD.21'-4"SIXSKKKGW10SDEWDRNREEERENTO2W/B0C0ELNRAEODDCPORGGGGNIIS15""""""BD221/OWOD4REDRRRROELRETNCOODNWWNOTDESOPORPB0BSSSGGG2TTELEWIPFORUUUUUMTDARREEOCCNNOCCPEWTN/CCOESB2110SOUDDDDDNNOAAAAATAOO22VTNEEWNEEWWVVKCCENRAOOLLDSSSCCS"1OA44T4T1030'-0"30'-0"15'-0"11SITE DATAMENUBOARD1KEYNOTESORDER POINT2PRE-ORDER MENU3CLEARANCE BAR45" BOLLARD (TYP.)5DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE6SITE AREA: 38,684 SQ FTBUILDABLE AREA: 23,771 SQ FTPRIMARY BUILDING AREA: 2,391 SQ FTFAR: 0.1 (MAX 2.5)ZONING CLASSIFICATION: O-2 (OFFICE PARK)PERMITTED USE GROUPS: A,CALLOWABLE STORIES ABOVE GRADE PLANE: 1COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SETBACKS:FRONT OR CORNER SIDE YARD: 30 FTINTERIOR SIDE YARD: 10 FTREAR YARD: 15 FTPARKING PROVIDED:STANDARD STALLS37ADA ACCESSIBLE STALLS 2TOTAL STALLS39DRIVE THRU STACKING SPACES 10PARKING REQUIREMENTS:RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THRU: 5 STACKING SPACES PERDRIVE THRU WINDOW + 15 STALLS PER 1,000 SQ FTTOTAL REQUIRED PARKING: 33 STALLS + 5 STACKING SPACES7BIKE RACK8PRECAST WHEELSTOPS TYPICAL9ACCESSIBLE CURB RAMP10CURB RAMP DOWN FOR TRASH ENCLOSURE ACCESS11TRASH ENCLOSURESCHEMATICSITE PLANEXHIBITSP-1ANORTHNo. IssueDateSEALMUNICIPAL APPROVAL STAMP412 S. Wells Street 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60607P: 3 1 2 9 5 5 0 3 3 4 d x u a r c h . c o mARCHITECTCONSULTANTSCLIENTPROJECTProject Number:Drawn By: Approved By:These documents are confidential and shall be in the possessionof authorized individuals only. These documents are the exclusiveproperty of DxU architects and shall not be copied or reproducedwithout written authorization.SHEET TITLE & NUMBERSTARBUCKS SHELL MCHENRY, ILLINOISSPECIAL USE APPLICATION21-210AMTCSPECIAL USE APPLICATION 03-01-2022© DxU 2022 ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL DESIGN REGISTRATION: 184.006688 EXPIRES: 4/30/2023 MARKET HOLDINGS, LLC6402 CORNELL AVEINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220ASCHEMATIC SITE PLAN1/16" = 1'-0"EXISTING ROUTE 31 INGRESS/EGRESS ABANDONED61 912PROTOTYPESTB-BMERCY DRIVE126215.29'159.52'O-2EXISTING SIDEWALKPATIOTHIS ACCESS SHOWN RELOCATED EASTSUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CITY OF MCHENRYORDER POINTCENTERLINE4 YD.4 YD.PROPOSED SERVICE ENTRANCELOCATIONSS. ILLINOIS ROUTE 31168.88'269.38'20.00'O-2ADJACENT LOTANNEXEDADJACENT LOTCITY OF MCHENRYCOMMERCIALPrepared For:DATENO.DESIGN BY: J. DAVITOPROJECT NO.:1" = 20'DATE:DRAWN BY:FEBRUARY 17, 2022J. DAVITO21-099SCALE:J. MILLERCHECKED BY:REVISIONSECLIPSE REAL ESTATE6402 Cornell Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46220STARBUCK'S-McHENRY, IL904 S. IL. Route 31McHenry, IllinoisPrepared By:PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLANL-1PRELIMINARYLANDSCAPE PLAN2010 2040800NSNWNE SESWBelowLICENSED LANDSCAPE A RC H IT E CT STATE OF ILLINOISJOSEPH D.DAVITO157-000925NOTE:NOTE:62 63 64 65 SStaff Report for the City of McHenry Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Comments The following comments and conclusions are based upon staff analysis and review prior to this hearing and are to be considered viable unless evidence is established to the contrary. Staff may have additional comments based upon the testimony presented during the public hearing. BACKGROUND & REQUEST SUMMARY The petitioner, Market Holdings LLC, is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-thru restaurant (Starbucks) for the property located at 904 S IL-31. The development consists of the demolition of the existing building, elimination of an access point off IL-31, and construction of a new 2,400 square foot building with a drive-through. To accommodate the request, the petitioner will also need approval of several Zoning Variations: 1. Variation to allow a minimum lot area of 38,684 square feet in lieu of the 40,000 square feet required in the O-2 Office Park District. 2. Zoning Variations to allow a trash enclosure between the principal building and the front lot line. 3. Zoning Variation for relief from Residential Landscaping Screening Strip Design Standards along the south property line (Taradash Law Offices). 4. Any other Zoning Variations necessary to accommodate the proposed Starbucks drive-thru restaurant. CITY OF MCHENRY ORDINANCES • The petitioner must meet the Approval Criteria for Conditional Uses, listed in §11-15-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance. • The petitioner must meet the Approval Criteria for Variances, listed in §11-19-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance. STAFF ANALYSIS CURRENT LAND USE & ZONING The subject property is currently zoned O-2 Office Park District and located in the Professional Plaza Subdivision. The surrounding land use primarily consists of medical offices and other service-oriented uses, Northwest Medicine McHenry to the west, and law offices to the south. The property to the south of the subject property was annexed to the City of McHenry within the last year and was zoned Estate District per the City’s Annexation Ordinance. Staff has been in contact with the property owner to the south and he is aware he will need to rezone the property at some point. The property owner indicated he was supportive of the request. Staff believes the proposed use of the property for a drive-thru Starbucks restaurant is complementary of the surrounding office uses. FUTURE LAND USE MAP RECOMMENDATION Drive-thru restaurants are listed as a permitted conditional use in the Office Park District. The proposed drive- thru Starbucks restaurant is in compliance with the Future Land Use Map Designation for Office. 66 CCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN OBJECTIVES & POLICIES Overall, staff believes the proposed development is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan objectives and policies. Staff comments italicized. View full list of City Plans at www.cityofmchenry.org/planningdocuments x Growth, Policy – “Work with developers so that redevelopment improves the site or surrounding conditions, including: access, landscaping, lighting, safety, and aesthetics.” (p. 29) Staff believes the proposed development is consistent with the policy’s recommendation. The petitioner is adding a large amount of new landscaping and is preserving the tree line to the south to the greatest extent possible. Preservation of the tree line to the south has been included as a condition of approval. The current site design maximizes the amount of stacking spaces for the drive-through to mitigate traffic back-up into the right-of-way. x Growth, Policy – “Promote development that allows employment and a shopping base which is diverse and affords the City with a sound economic base.” (p. 29) Staff believes approval of the petitioner’s request would be supportive of promoting additional employment opportunities. Although not a new type of business, Starbucks continues to be a popular destination for residents. Expanding access would help the City afford a stronger economic base. SITE PLAN REVIEW x Parking. The petitioners are proposing a total of 39 parking spaces (24 spaces required). The proposal is in substantial conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. x Stacking Spaces. The petitioners are providing a total of 10 stacking spaces (5 stacking spaces required) for the proposed drive-through lane. The proposal is in substantial conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. In order to maximize the number of stacking spaces, the petitioner located the trash enclosure along the west side of the property between the building and the IL-31 lot line. It may be possible to locate the enclosure to be in compliance with the Ordinance; however, staff believes it would reduce the amount of stacking spaces. x Landscaping & Screening. The Zoning Ordinance requires a residential screening strip along the property line to the south because the south property is zoned residential. The petitioners are requesting a variation from the required standards due to the existing use of the property to the south as office space. There is also an existing tree line (approximately 70 trees) located along the south property line that staff is recommending be preserved the greatest extent possible in areas identified on the landscape plan. The petitioners are proposing to remove approximately 30 feet of the trees for site visibility along IL-31. Staff does not object to the proposed demolition of the identified portion of tree line. x IL-31 Expansion. IDOT is in the process of right-of-way acquisition for the IL-31 expansion (see figures on next page). The proposed landscaping area along the west property line will be partially located within a temporary construction easement. Staff is recommending the owners install landscaping once the IL-31 improvements have been completed and the temporary construction easement has ended. Staff have included this as a condition of approval. 67 x Drive-Through Lanes. Staff originally identified the drive-through as requiring a variation from setback requirements. The City does not have standards for drive-thru restaurants and therefore meets ordinance requirements. x Location of Trash Enclosure. The landscape plan provided does not match the latest site plan depicting the location in the southwest corner of the property. The City’s Zoning Ordinance does not allow trash enclosures to locate between the front or corner side lot line and the principal structure. Either location would have required a variation. To meet the Ordinance requirement, the petitioners would need locate the trash enclosure within the rear yard or interior side yard. This would negatively impact the number of stacking spaces in the drive-through. Staff believes the trade-off of allowing the trash enclosure along the west property line in return for additional stacking spaces is reasonable. Staff have included a condition of approval that the petitioner shall revise the landscape plan to match the current site plan. SSTAFF SUMMARY ANALYSIS x The proposed development is in substantial conformance with the Future Land Use Map recommendation for Office. x IDOT is in the process of right-of-way acquisition for the IL-31 expansion. Staff have included conditions of approval regarding the installation of landscaping. x Staff does not object to the petitioner’s request to locate the trash enclosure between the front lot line (IL-31) and the principal structure in order to secure additional stacking spaces. x Staff does not object to the petitioner’s request for relief from the residential landscape screening strip design standards subject to the condition that the existing tree line is preserved to the greatest extent possible. 68 If the Planning & Zoning Commission agrees with staff’s assessment, then two motions are recommended: 1st MOTION: I motion to recommend approval of the petitioner’s request for a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Drive-Through Starbucks Restaurant at 904 S IL-31 subject to the following conditions: 1. The Property Owner shall provide a revised landscaping plan, subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator, to relocate the trash enclosure and applicable base landscaping to the location depicted on the submitted site plan. 2. The Property Owner shall preserve the tree line along the south property line to the greatest extent possible excluding that portion thereof identified on the landscape plan that is to be removed. 3. All development on site shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted site plan and landscape plan. 4. The Property Owner shall be allowed to install landscaping along the west property line once IDOT has completed construction of this segment of the IL-31 corridor. 5. Any site plan changes requested by IDOT shall be allowed to be reviewed and approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator. AND by making said motion, I agree with staff’s assessment that the approval criteria for Conditional Uses have been met as outlined in the Staff Report. APPROVAL CRITERIA FOR CONDITIONAL USES (11-15-5). Staff comments italicized below. A. Traffic: Any adverse impact of types or volumes of traffic flow not otherwise typical in the zoning district has been minimized. a. Staff does not believe approval of the petitioner’s request would generate any adverse traffic impacts. The petitioners are providing 5 more stacking spaces than what is required by ordinance and are eliminating their access off IL-31. Staff believes the proposed changes will help mitigate any potential adverse impact on traffic. B. Environmental Nuisance: Any adverse effects of noise, glare, odor, dust, waste disposal, blockage of light or air, or other adverse environmental effects of a type or degree not characteristic of permitted uses in the zoning district, have been appropriately controlled. a. Staff does not believe approval of the petitioner’s request would generate any environmental nuisances because the city has approved numerous other drive-thru restaurants along IL-120 that live in harmony with the surrounding area. C. Neighborhood Character: The proposed use will fit harmoniously with the existing natural or manmade character of its surroundings, and with permitted uses in the zoning district. The use will not have undue deleterious effect on the environmental quality, property values, or neighborhood character already existing in the area or normally associated with permitted uses in the district. a. Located within a commercial office subdivision, staff believes the proposed use is complementary of the surrounding businesses and will have a positive impact on property values. D. Public Services and Facilities: The proposed use will not require existing community facilities or services to a degree disproportionate to that normally expected of permitted uses in the district, nor generate disproportionate demand for new services or facilities, in such a way as to place undue burdens upon existing development in the area. a. The site has access to City water and sanitary sewer. E. Public Safety and Health: The proposed use will not be detrimental to the safety or health of the employees, patrons, or visitors associated with the use nor of the general public in the vicinity. 69 a. Staff does not believe the proposed use will generate any adverse impacts on public safety and health. F. Other Factors: The proposed use is in harmony with all other elements of compatibility pertinent to the conditional use and its particular location. a. Overall, staff believes the proposed use is compatible with and complementary of the surrounding office space uses. 2nd MOTION: I motion to approve the petitioner’s request for the following Zoning Variations: 1. Variation to allow a minimum lot area of 38,684 square feet in lieu of the 40,000 square feet required in the O-2 Office Park District. 2. Zoning Variations to allow a trash enclosure between the principal building and the front lot line. 3. Zoning Variation for relief from Residential Landscaping Screening Strip Design Standards along the south property line (Taradash Law Offices) subject under the condition that the Property Owner shall maintain the tree line to the south to the greatest extent possible as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 4. Any other Zoning Variations necessary to accommodate the proposed Starbucks drive-thru restaurant. AND by making said motion, I agree with staff’s assessment as outlined in the staff report and that the approval criteria for Variances have been met. VARIANCE APPROVAL CRITERIA (11-19-5). Comments of staff italicized below. A. Special Circumstances Not Found Elsewhere. Staff believes the variation request are related to a special circumstance not found elsewhere. The size of the property in question was plated as part of the existing subdivision. The proposed site plan maximizes the amount of stacking spaces but at the cost of relocating the trash enclosure. Staff believes relocating the trash enclosure will have a positive impact and mitigate potential traffic back-up on Mercy Drive. B. Circumstances Relate to the Property Only. Staff believes this is a special circumstance as it relates to this property only and not all property within the O-2 Office Park District. C. Not Resulting From Applicant Action. The applicant did not create the size of the property in question in which the variance request is for. Staff believes the trade off of locating the trash enclosure to the west property line was a necessity in order to maximize the number of stacking spaces and mitigate any potential traffic back-up into the right-of- way. D. Unnecessary Hardship. Staff believes if the city enforces the ordinance that it would cause undue hardship onto the applicant since he did not create the size of the lot. The location of the trash enclosure was done in order to maximize the number of stacking spaces in the drive-thru and mitigate potential traffic back-up into the right-of-way. E. Preserves Rights Conferred By District: Staff believes this does not confer a special privilege for the subject property. F. Necessary For Use Of Property: Staff believes that approval of the variations are necessary for the reasonable use and enjoyment of the property. G. Not Alter Local Character: 70 Staff believes approval of the petitioner’s request would not substantially alter essential character of the locality nor have any other adverse impacts. Staff believes it will be complementary of the surrounding office uses. H. Consistent With Title And Plan: Staff believes the proposed development is in substantial conformance with the Future Land Use Map recommendation for Office. Drive-throughs are a permitted conditional use in the Office Park District. Staff believes it’s consistent with I. Minimum Variance Recommended: Staff believes the variations requested are the minimum required. Attachments: x Petitioner’s Application and attachments x Receipt of publication of legal notice 71 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 1 of 20 PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS Planning and Zoning Commission (2022) City of McHenry www.cityofmchenry.org/planning 333 South Green Street à McHenry, IL 60050 à Tel: (815) 363-2181 à Fax: (815) 363-2173 The following information is intended to assist a petitioner applying for any development action requiring a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission, including Map Amendments, Conditional Use Permits, Zoning Variances and Minor Variances, and Zoning Text Amendments. A typical development action will take from 45 to 90 days to process. REQUIRED FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS For all actions requiring a public hearing, information must be submitted in accordance with the following checklist: CHECKLIST Zoning Map Amendment Conditional Use Permit Zoning Variance Zoning Text Amendment Zoning Variance-Minor Use Variance Staff Plat Review Subdivision 1 Application Fee (Page 2) X X X X X X X X 2 Narrative Description of Proposal X X X X X X X X 3 FORM A - Public Hearing Application (Page 5) X X X X X X X X 4 FORM B – Zoning Map Amendment Application (Page 9) X 5 FORM C – Conditional Use Permit Application (Page 10) X 6 FORM D – Zoning Variance Application (Page 12) X X 7 FORM E – Use Variance Application (Page 15) X 8 FORM F – Plat/Development Application X 9 Proof of Ownership and/or Notarized Written Consent from the Property Owner X X X X X X 10 Plat of Survey with Legal Description X X X X X X 11 List of Owners of all Abutting Properties X X X X X 12 Public Hearing Notice (Created by staff, sent by petitioner) X X X X X X 13 Site Plan X X X X X X X 14 Landscaping Plan ? ? ? ? X 15 Architectural Rendering of Building Elevations ? ? ? ? ? 16 Traffic Analysis ? ? ? ? ? 17 School Impact Analysis ? ? ? ? ? 72 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 6 of 20 NARRATIVE Provide a brief description of the Requested Action(s). 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Name of Applicant Tel Address Fax Email ______________________________________________________ 2. Name of Property Owner Tel (If other than Applicant) Address Fax Email ______________________________________________________ 3. Name of Engineer Tel (If represented) Address Fax Email ______________________________________________________ 4. Name of Attorney Tel (If represented) Address Fax Email ______________________________________________________ 5. Common Address or Location of Property 6. Requested Action(s) (check all that apply) Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Zoning Variance – Minor (Residential) Conditional Use Permit Zoning Text Amendment Zoning Variance (Non-residential) Use Variance FORM A 0DUNHW+ROGLQJV//&-HII.LPEHOO0DQDJHU   &RUQHOO$YH,QGLDQDSROLV,1 MNLPEHOO#HFOLSVHUHFRP +RPH6WDWH%DQNRI&U\VWDO/DNH7UXVW 'RUKDP/DQH:RRGVWRFN,/  PFRRSHU#PFKHQU\LQVFRP 7LP&RQGRV';8$UFKLWHFWHV [ 6:HOOV6W6WH&KLFDJR,/ WFRQGRV#G[XDUFKFRP 6WDWH5WH0F+HQU\,/ ; ; 74 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 7 of 20 7. Current Use of Property 8. Current Zoning Classification of Property, Including Variances or Conditional Uses (Interactive Zoning Map) 1. Application Fee (amount) $ 2. Narrative Description of Request 3. FORM A – Public Hearing Application 4. FORM B – Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Application 5. FORM C – Conditional Use Application 6. FORM D – Zoning Variance Application 7. FORM E – Use Variance Application 8. Proof of Ownership and/or Written Consent from Property Owner in the Form of an Affidavit 9. Plat of Survey with Legal Description 10. List of Owners of all Adjoining Properties 11. Public Hearing Notice 12. Sign (Provided by the City) 13. Site Plan 14. Landscape Plan 15. Architectural Rendering of Building Elevations 16. Performance Standards Certification 17. Traffic Analysis 18. School Impact Analysis 9DFDQWRIILFHVSDFH 22IILFH3DUN'LVWULFW Current Zoning Classification and Land Use of Adjoining Properties (Interactive Zoning Map) North:22IILFH3DUN'LVWULFW South:(VWDWH=RQLQJ'LVWULFW East:22IILFH3DUN'LVWULFW West:+HDOWK&DUH'LVWULFW Required Attachments (check all items submitted) Please refer to the Public Hearing Requirements Checklist to determine the required attachments. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; 75 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 8 of 20 11. Disclosure of Interest The party signing the application shall be considered the Applicant. The Applicant must be the owner or trustee of record, trust beneficiary, lessee, contract purchaser, or option holder of the subject property or his or her agent or nominee. Applicant is Not Owner If the Applicant is not the owner of record of the subject property, the application shall disclose the legal capacity of the Applicant and the full name, address, and telephone number of the owner(s). In addition, an affidavit of the owners(s) shall be filed with the application stating that the Applicant has the authority from the owners(s) to make the application. Applicant or Owner is Corporation or Partnership If the Applicant, owner, contract purchaser, option holder, or any beneficiary of a land trust is a corporation or partnership, the application shall disclose the name and address of the corporation’s officers, directors, and registered agents, or the partnership’s general partners and those shareholders or limited partners owning in excess of five percent of the outstanding stock or interest in the corporation or interest shared by the limited partners. Applicant or Owner is a land Trust If the Applicant or owner is a land trust or other trust or trustee thereof, the full name, address, telephone number, and extent of interest of each beneficiary shall be disclosed in the application. 12. Certification I hereby certify that I am aware of all code requirements of the City of McHenry that relate to this property and that the proposed use or development described in this application shall comply with all such codes. I hereby request that a public hearing to consider this application be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission, and thereafter that a recommendation be forwarded to the City Council for the adoption of an ordinance(s) granting the requested action(s), including any modifications to this application or conditions of approval recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals or City Council. Signature of Applicant(s) Print Name and Designation of Applicant(s) -HIIUH\.LPEHOO0DQDJHU0DUNHW+ROGLQJV//& 76 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 9 of 20 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER ALL PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS ARE FULFILLED) The undersigned, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes and states that all public notice requirements provided in the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance have been met in connection with the current application before the City of McHenry Filed by: (Applicant’s Name and Address) For approval of: (Requested Action) ______________________________________ (Applicant’s Signature) ______________________________________ (Applicant’s Name and Address) ______________________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___ ______ day of ___________, 2020. __________ Notary Public 77 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 11 of 20 FORM C File Number CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Planning and Zoning Commission City of McHenry 333 South Green Street à McHenry, IL 60050 à Tel: (815) 363-2170 à Fax: (815) 363-2173 Table 31 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance provides that in recommending approval or conditional approval of a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall transmit to the City Council written findings that all of the conditions listed below apply to the requested action. Please respond to each of these conditions as it relates to your request. 1. Traffic Any adverse impact of types or volumes of traffic flow not otherwise typical in the zoning district has been minimized. 2. Environmental Nuisance Any adverse effects of noise, glare, odor, dust, waste disposal, blockage of light or air, or other adverse environmental effects of a type or degree not characteristic of permitted uses in the zoning district have been appropriately controlled. 3. Neighborhood Character The proposed use will fit harmoniously with the existing natural or man-made character of its surroundings and with permitted uses in the zoning district. The use will not have undue deleterious effect on the environmental quality, property values, or neighborhood character existing in the area or normally associated with permitted uses in the district. 1RDQWLFLSDWHGWUDIILFLPSDFW7KHVLWHSODQSURYLGHVIRUDOOGULYHWKUXVWDFNLQJWREHFRQWDLQHGRQWKHSURSHUW\ 1RQH 7KHDSSOLFDQWEHOLHYHVWKHXVHDQGVHUYLFHVSURSRVHGZLOOEHQHILWWKH1HLJKERUKRRG 78 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 12 of 20 4. Public Services and Facilities The proposed use will not require existing community facilities or services to a degree disproportionate to that normally expected of permitted uses in the district, nor generate disproportionate demand for new services or facilities, in such a way as to place undue burdens upon existing development in the area. 5. Public Safety and Health The proposed use will not be detrimental to the safety or health of the employees, patrons, or visitors associated with the use nor of the general public in the vicinity. 6. Other Factors The proposed use is in harmony with all other elements of compatibility pertinent to the Conditional Use and its particular location. 1RQH 1RQH <HV 79 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 13 of 20 FORM D File Number ZONING VARIANCE Planning and Zoning Commission City of McHenry 333 South Green Street à McHenry, IL 60050 à Tel: (815) 363-2170 à Fax: (815) 363-2173 Table 32 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance provides that in recommending approval or conditional approval of a variance, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall transmit to the City Council written findings that all of the conditions listed below apply to the requested action. Please respond to each of these conditions as it relates to your request. 1. Special Circumstances Not Found Elsewhere 2. Circumstances Relate to Property Only Since a variance will affect the character of its surroundings long after a property changes hands, the special circumstances referenced herein relate only to the physical character of the land or building(s) for which a variance is sought, such as dimensions, topography, or soil conditions; and they do not concern any business or activity the present or prospective owner or tenant carries on or seeks to carry on therein, or to the personal, business or financial circumstances of such owner or tenant or any other party with interest in the property. Special circumstances exist that are particular to the property for which the variance is sought and that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district; and these circumstances are not of so general or recurrent a nature as to make it reasonably practical to provide a general regulation to cover them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ublic Hearing Application Packet Page 14 of 20 3. Not Resulting from Applicant Action The special circumstances that are the basis for a variance have not resulted from any act of the applicant or of any other party with interest in the property. 4. Unnecessary Hardship The strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in unnecessary and undue hardship upon the applicant, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience. 5. Preserves Rights Conferred by District A variance is necessary for the applicant to preserve and enjoy a substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same zoning district, and does not confer a special privilege ordinarily denied to other properties in the district. 6. Necessary for Use of Property The granting of a variance is necessary not because it will increase the applicant’s economic return, although it may have this effect, but because without a variance the applicant will be deprived of any reasonable use or enjoyment of the property. 7KH3URSHUW\LVFXUUHQWO\QRWLQFRPSOLDQFHZLWKWKHORWVL]HUHTXLUHPHQWZKLFKSUHGDWHVWKH$SSOLFDQWV LQYROYHPHQW 6WULFWDSSOLFDWLRQRIWKH5HIXVH'LVSRVDOHQFORVXUHZRXOGQRWDEO\UHGXFHWKH$SSOLFDQWVDELOLW\WRSURYLGH VHOIFRQWDLQPHQWRIDOOSDUNLQJDQGGULYHWKUXVWDFNLQJGHPDQGVRIWKHSURSRVHGXVH 1$ 1$ 81 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 15 of 20 7. Not Alter Local Character The granting of a variance will not alter the essential character of the locality nor substantially impair environmental quality, property values, or public safety or welfare in the vicinity. 8. Consistent with Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan of the City, as viewed in light of any changes conditions since their adoption. 9. Minimum Variance Required The variance requested is the minimum required to provide the applicant with reasonable use and enjoyment of the property. &RUUHFW*UDQWLQJWKHUHTXHVWHGYDULDQFHVZLOOQRWKDUPWKHORFDOLW\RUWKHYLFLQLW\7KH$SSOLFDQWEHOLHYHV JUDQWLQJWKHYDULDQFHVZLOODOORZWKH$SSOLFDQWWREHVWSUHVHUYHWKHHVVHQWLDOFKDUDFWHUDQGYDOXHVRIWKH YLFLQLW\ <HVWKH$SSOLFDQWEHOLHYHVWKHUHTXHVWHGYDULDQFHVDUHFRQVLVWHQWZLWKWKH&LW\ V3ODQLQOLJKWRIVRPHFKDQJHV VLQFHDGRSWLRQVSHFLILFDOO\DQQH[DWLRQRIWKHVXEMHFW3URSHUW\DQGWKHDGMDFHQWSURSHUW\WRWKHVRXWK <HV 82 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 20 of 20 12. Certification I hereby certify that I am aware of all code requirements of the City of McHenry that relate to this property and that the proposed use or development described in this application shall comply with all such codes. I hereby request that the City process this application in accordance with the codes and ordinances of the City. Signature of Applicant(s) Print Name and Designation of Applicant(s) -HIIUH\.LPEHOO0DQDJHU0DUNHW+ROGLQJV//& 83 84 85 1212MERCY DRIVE96PATIO15'-0"ORDER POINTCENTERLINEPROPOSED ELECTRICAL SERVICEENTRANCE LOCATION+/- 122 LINEAR FEET FROM ORDERPOINT TO CENTERLINE PICK-UPWINDOW3214578SB SB10'-0"SBTHIS ACCESS SHOWN RELOCATEDEAST SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CITYOF MCHENRY9'-0"TYP.SBILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 3165'-2 3/8" 20'-0" TYP.9DRIVE-THRUWINDOW10EXISTINGSIDEWALKPROPOSED SINGLE STORYCOFFEE SHOP WITH DRIVE-THROUGH2,391 S.F. BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA4 YD.4 YD.21'-4"SIXSKGW10SEWDEERENTO2W/D0ELNRATEODDCPORRNREB0CGNIS15"BOWOD4DREDDROELRETNCOODNWW221/DESOPORPNOTB0BUUMTDSSGGCEWTN/CCO2TTELEWIPFOREARREEOCCNNOCSB2110SCODDDDDNOATAOO22VTNEEWNEEWWVVKCENRAOOLLDSSCCNS"1OATT630'-0"30'-0"15'-0"11SITE DATAMENUBOARD1KEYNOTESORDER POINT2PRE-ORDER MENU3CLEARANCE BAR45" BOLLARD (TYP.)5DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE6SITE AREA: 38,684 SQ FTBUILDABLE AREA: 23,771 SQ FTPRIMARY BUILDING AREA: 2,391 SQ FTFAR: 0.1 (MAX 2.5)ZONING CLASSIFICATION: O-2 (OFFICE PARK)PERMITTED USE GROUPS: A,CALLOWABLE STORIES ABOVE GRADE PLANE: 1COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SETBACKS:FRONT OR CORNER SIDE YARD: 30 FTINTERIOR SIDE YARD: 10 FTREAR YARD: 15 FTPARKING PROVIDED:STANDARD STALLS37ADA ACCESSIBLE STALLS 2TOTAL STALLS39DRIVE THRU STACKING SPACES 10PARKING REQUIREMENTS:RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THRU: 5 STACKING SPACES PERDRIVE THRU WINDOW + 15 STALLS PER 1,000 SQ FTTOTAL REQUIRED PARKING: 33 STALLS + 5 STACKING SPACES7BIKE RACK8PRECAST WHEELSTOPS TYPICAL9ACCESSIBLE CURB RAMP10CURB RAMP DOWN FOR TRASH ENCLOSURE ACCESS11TRASH ENCLOSURESCHEMATICSITE PLANEXHIBITSP-1ANORTHNo. IssueDateSEALMUNICIPAL APPROVAL STAMP412 S. Wells Street 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60607P: 3 1 2 9 5 5 0 3 3 4 d x u a r c h . c o mARCHITECTCONSULTANTSCLIENTPROJECTProject Number:Drawn By: Approved By:These documents are confidential and shall be in the possessionof authorized individuals only. These documents are the exclusiveproperty of DxU architects and shall not be copied or reproducedwithout written authorization.SHEET TITLE & NUMBERSTARBUCKS SHELL MCHENRY, ILLINOISSPECIAL USE APPLICATION21-210AMTCSPECIAL USE APPLICATION 03-01-2022© DxU 2022 ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL DESIGN REGISTRATION: 184.006688 EXPIRES: 4/30/2023 MARKET HOLDINGS, LLC6402 CORNELL AVEINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220ASCHEMATIC SITE PLAN1/16" = 1'-0"EXISTING ROUTE 31 INGRESS/EGRESS ABANDONED86 1212MERCY DRIVE96PATIO15'-0"ORDER POINTCENTERLINEPROPOSED ELECTRICAL SERVICEENTRANCE LOCATION+/- 122 LINEAR FEET FROM ORDERPOINT TO CENTERLINE PICK-UPWINDOW32145678SB SB10'-0"SBTHIS ACCESS SHOWN RELOCATEDEAST SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CITYOF MCHENRY9'-0"TYP.SBILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 3165'-2 3/8" 20'-0" TYP.9DRIVE-THRUWINDOWEXISTINGSIDEWALKPROPOSED SINGLE STORYCOFFEE SHOP WITH DRIVE-THROUGH2,391 S.F. BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA4 YD.4 YD.21'-4"SIXSKKKGW10SDEWDRNREEERENTO2W/B0C0ELNRAEODDCPORGGGGNIIS15""""""BD221/OWOD4REDRRRROELRETNCOODNWWNOTDESOPORPB0BSSSGGG2TTELEWIPFORUUUUUMTDARREEOCCNNOCCPEWTN/CCOESB2110SOUDDDDDNNOAAAAATAOO22VTNEEWNEEWWVVKCCENRAOOLLDSSSCCS"1OA44T4T1030'-0"30'-0"15'-0"11SITE DATAMENUBOARD1KEYNOTESORDER POINT2PRE-ORDER MENU3CLEARANCE BAR45" BOLLARD (TYP.)5DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE6SITE AREA: 38,684 SQ FTBUILDABLE AREA: 23,771 SQ FTPRIMARY BUILDING AREA: 2,391 SQ FTFAR: 0.1 (MAX 2.5)ZONING CLASSIFICATION: O-2 (OFFICE PARK)PERMITTED USE GROUPS: A,CALLOWABLE STORIES ABOVE GRADE PLANE: 1COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SETBACKS:FRONT OR CORNER SIDE YARD: 30 FTINTERIOR SIDE YARD: 10 FTREAR YARD: 15 FTPARKING PROVIDED:STANDARD STALLS37ADA ACCESSIBLE STALLS 2TOTAL STALLS39DRIVE THRU STACKING SPACES 10PARKING REQUIREMENTS:RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THRU: 5 STACKING SPACES PERDRIVE THRU WINDOW + 15 STALLS PER 1,000 SQ FTTOTAL REQUIRED PARKING: 33 STALLS + 5 STACKING SPACES7BIKE RACK8PRECAST WHEELSTOPS TYPICAL9ACCESSIBLE CURB RAMP10CURB RAMP DOWN FOR TRASH ENCLOSURE ACCESS11TRASH ENCLOSURESCHEMATICSITE PLANEXHIBITSP-1ANORTHNo. IssueDateSEALMUNICIPAL APPROVAL STAMP412 S. Wells Street 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60607P: 3 1 2 9 5 5 0 3 3 4 d x u a r c h . c o mARCHITECTCONSULTANTSCLIENTPROJECTProject Number:Drawn By: Approved By:These documents are confidential and shall be in the possessionof authorized individuals only. These documents are the exclusiveproperty of DxU architects and shall not be copied or reproducedwithout written authorization.SHEET TITLE & NUMBERSTARBUCKS SHELL MCHENRY, ILLINOISSPECIAL USE APPLICATION21-210AMTCSPECIAL USE APPLICATION 03-01-2022© DxU 2022 ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL DESIGN REGISTRATION: 184.006688 EXPIRES: 4/30/2023 MARKET HOLDINGS, LLC6402 CORNELL AVEINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220ASCHEMATIC SITE PLAN1/16" = 1'-0"EXISTING ROUTE 31 INGRESS/EGRESS ABANDONED87 912PROTOTYPESTB-BMERCY DRIVE126215.29'159.52'O-2EXISTING SIDEWALKPATIOTHIS ACCESS SHOWN RELOCATED EASTSUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CITY OF MCHENRYORDER POINTCENTERLINE4 YD.4 YD.PROPOSED SERVICE ENTRANCELOCATIONSS. ILLINOIS ROUTE 31168.88'269.38'20.00'O-2ADJACENT LOTANNEXEDADJACENT LOTCITY OF MCHENRYCOMMERCIALPrepared For:DATENO.DESIGN BY: J. DAVITOPROJECT NO.:1" = 20'DATE:DRAWN BY:FEBRUARY 17, 2022J. DAVITO21-099SCALE:J. MILLERCHECKED BY:REVISIONSECLIPSE REAL ESTATE6402 Cornell Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46220STARBUCK'S-McHENRY, IL904 S. IL. Route 31McHenry, IllinoisPrepared By:PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLANL-1PRELIMINARYLANDSCAPE PLAN2010 2040800NSNWNE SESWBelowLICENSED LANDSCAPE A RC H IT E CT STATE OF ILLINOISJOSEPH D.DAVITO157-000925NOTE:NOTE:88 5EL: + 10'-0"EL: + 11'-0"643T/FLR. SLABEL: + 0'-0" (ASSUMED)21 EL: + 19'-6"T/STONE SILLEL: + 2'-0"1NORTH ELEVATION1/4" = 1'-0"EL: + 10'-0"EL: + 11'-0"T/FLR. SLABEL: + 0'-0" (ASSUMED)EL: + 10'-0"EL: + 11'-0"BA2WEST ELEVATION1/4" = 1'-0"CEL: + 19'-6"No. IssueDateSEALMUNICIPAL APPROVAL STAMP412 S. Wells Street 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60607P: 3 1 2 9 5 5 0 3 3 4 d x u a r c h . c o mARCHITECTCONSULTANTSCLIENTPROJECTProject Number:Drawn By: Approved By:These documents are confidential and shall be in the possessionof authorized individuals only. These documents are the exclusiveproperty of DxU architects and shall not be copied or reproducedwithout written authorization.SHEET TITLE & NUMBERSTARBUCKS SHELL MCHENRY, ILLINOISSPECIAL USE APPLICATION21-355AM TCSPECIAL USE APPLICATION 02-17-2022© DxU 2022 ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL DESIGN REGISTRATION: 184.006688 EXPIRES: 4/30/2023 MARKET HOLDINGS, LLC6402 CORNELL AVEINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220EXTERIORELEVATIONSEL-189 5EL: + 10'-0"EL: + 11'-0"64321EL: + 19'-6"T/FLR. SLABEL: + 0'-0" (ASSUMED)1SOUTH ELEVATION1/4" = 1'-0"BAEL: + 10'-0"EL: + 11'-0"T/FLR. SLABEL: + 0'-0" (ASSUMED)2EAST ELEVATION1/4" = 1'-0"C EL: + 19'-6"No. IssueDateSEALMUNICIPAL APPROVAL STAMP412 S. Wells Street 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60607P: 3 1 2 9 5 5 0 3 3 4 d x u a r c h . c o mARCHITECTCONSULTANTSCLIENTPROJECTProject Number:Drawn By: Approved By:These documents are confidential and shall be in the possessionof authorized individuals only. These documents are the exclusiveproperty of DxU architects and shall not be copied or reproducedwithout written authorization.SHEET TITLE & NUMBERSTARBUCKS SHELL MCHENRY, ILLINOISSPECIAL USE APPLICATION21-355AM TCSPECIAL USE APPLICATION 02-17-2022© DxU 2022 ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL DESIGN REGISTRATION: 184.006688 EXPIRES: 4/30/2023 MARKET HOLDINGS, LLC6402 CORNELL AVEINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220EXTERIORELEVATIONSEL-290 SHAW MEDIA Printed 02/24/22 10:31 EST. 1851 PHONE: 815-459-4040PO BOX 250 FAX:CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60039-0250 Advertising Payment Receipt_________________________________________________________________________________ Account number:10069745 Account name:MCHENRY COUNTY PREPAID LE PO BOX 250CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 Phone number:815-459-4040 Payment number:1351159 Payment date:02/24/22 Amount:128.06 Payment description:CREDIT CARD PAYMENT MCHENRY COUNTY PREPAID LE Credit Card #:************9282 Approval Code:01223I[445063823] Credit Holder Name:JEFFREY W KIMBELL _________________________________________________________________________________ Ad Number:Class Code:1962637 C8100 Ad Taker:Salesperson:bbehr CL62 First Words:CONDTIONAL USE-STARBUCKS 91 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org REGULAR AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FOR: April 5, 2022 City Council Meeting FROM: Cody Sheriff, City Planner RE: Ordinance granting a Zoning Map Amendment and Variations for a Multifamily Senior Housing Development on the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Knox Drive & Municipal Drive. ATT: 1. Unapproved Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes dated March 16, 2022 2. Ordinance granting a Zoning Map Amendment and Variations for the property located on the southeast corner of Municipal Drive and Knox Drive. 3. Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Report 4. Petitioner’s Application Packet AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: The petitioner, Bear Development LLC, is requesting approval of following zoning items to construct a 3-story, 40-unit, age and income restricted senior housing development on the southeast corner of Municipal Drive and Knox Drive: 1. Zoning Map Amendment from C-3 Community Commercial District to the RM-2 High- Density Multifamily Residential District. 2. Zoning Variation to allow 61 parking spaces in lieu of the 94 spaces required. 3. Zoning Variation to allow relief from Recreational Space requirements in the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. 4. A variance from the Municipal Code to allow approximately 33% brick façade in lieu of required 75% brick façade. 5. Any other zoning variations necessary to accommodate the proposed de velopment. 92 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org The Justen Funeral Home Resubdivision was plat-restricted by the city requiring the conversion of the Municipal Drive access to a right-in, right-out only upon development. The Staff Plat Review Committee (SPRC) discussed the access in relation to this development and the adjacent Veteran’s Clinic. The Committee recommended vacating this plat restriction due to potential concerns regarding traffic behavior into and out of the site given the demographic serviced by both developments. A vacation of this restriction is included in the attached Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for the request on March 16, 2022. Several objectors were present at the hearing and primarily cited concerns regarding traffic, congestion, size of the building, and appearance. The Commission ultimately voted in favor of the development (5-yay; 1-nay). If the City Council concurs, it is recommended the attached Ordinance granting a Zoning Map Amendment and Variations for the property located on the southeast corner of Municipal Drive and Knox Drive be approved. (City Council vote-simple majority). 93 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Unapproved Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes from March 16, 2022 File No. Z-2022-06 Bear Development LLC Zoning Map Amendment to RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District and Zoning Variations to accommodate a Multifamily Senior Housing Development on the Southeast Corner of Municipal Drive and Knox Drive Chairwoman Rockweiler called the hearing to order at 7:20 p.m. regarding File No Z-2022-06 a Zoning Map Amendment from C-3 Community Commercial District to RM-2 High-Density Multifamily Residential District to construct a 3-story, 40-unit, age, and income restricted senior housing development on the undeveloped parcel located on the southeast corner of Knox Drive and Municipal Drive. Chairwoman Rockweiler confirmed all legal posting requirements have been met. Adam Templer, Vice President of Development, and Sarah Beck, Project Manager, Bear Development LLC were sworn in. Ms. Beck stated Bear Development requests the rezoning of two parcels of undeveloped land. They are seeking a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone both parcels to RM-2. In seeking the rezone, Bear Development is proposing a 40 -unit senior citizen development with a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. This would be made up of 1 forty-unit building. Onsite amenities would include a community room with kitchen facilities, a fitness center, a management office, and ample surface parking. No vari ances from the RM-2 zoning regulations are requested. She went over a brief review of their experience and other projects. There would be a minimum hold of fifteen years on Bear Development’s ownership of the project. They propose to hire a site manager for the property. Rents would be based on income but in the range of $500-$1000 for a 1-bedroom and $600-$1200 for a 2-bedroom apartment. There would be a 13-month construction timeline and if all their applications are approved they would hope to begin building in November 2022 with completion by December of 2023. City Planner Sheriff provided the Commission with the Staff Report regarding this file stating the petitioner, Bear Development, LLC, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to construct a 3-story, 40-unit, age, and income restricted senior housing development on the undeveloped parcel located on the southeast corner of Knox Drive and Municipal Drive. To accommodate the request, the petitioner is also seeking approval of several zoning variations. 94 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org The development will also need to seek approval from the City Council for a variation from the Building Code regarding the 75% brick requirement which is not reviewed by P&Z. However, staff believes feedback regarding the request would be valua ble to City Council members. Planner Sheriff stated in summary, the proposed development is not in conformance with the future land use map recommendation for commercial. He suggested the commission may wish to consider whether the request is an appropriate response to changing conditions. Staff believes the proposed number of parking spaces (1.5/DU (dwelling unit)) is adequate to service the needs of the development. A submitted traffic impact analysis confirmed that the city can expect no decrease in the level of service for the intersections identified in the repor t. Staff is not recommending the full access onto Municipal Drive be altered and remain in place. The development does not meet the RM-2 Recreational Space requirements (deficit of approximately 2290 ft ). Staff is not opposed to the petitioner’s request given there are many off-site amenities located within walking distance of the subject property. Staff have been informed that the detention pond may not be needed once site engineering has been completed. This may create a new opportunity to add additional outside seating areas/recreation space. Staff has included a condition that the petitioner work with the Zoning Administrator to add additional outdoor landscaped seating/recreational space if it is determined the detention pond is not required. Staff believes the proposed use would be complimentary of all the surrounding properties. Planner Sheriff stated the Commission may wish to take into consideration the need for low - income senior housing in McHenry County. Planner Sheriff further stated if the Planning & Zoning Commission agreed with the petitioner’s request, then approval of motions as presented in the Staff Report was recommended. Chairwoman Rockweiler invited questions and/or comments from the Commissioners. Commissioner Sobotta asked for the age range for renters to be considered seniors. Ms. Beck responded 62 years old and above. Commissioner Rockweiler asked for clarification on layout of the common areas available to residents. Ms. Beck explained. Commissioner Rockweiler asked if they were agreeable to an enlarged outdoor area if the detention isn’t needed and Ms. Beck responded yes. Commissioner Bremer asked for clarification of pet areas. Ms. Beck clarified. 95 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Chairwoman Rockweiler invited questions and/or comments from the Public. Joseph Depner, 3801 Bull Valley Rd., was sworn in stating he was not happy with the building being a large 3-story large and number of units that would not be aesthetically pleasing for his family to look at and he had a concern with the traffic flow and egress onto Charles Miller Rd. He also asked if the garbage enclosure could be moved out of the line of sight from his home. He has lived there for 40 years and has seen quite a bit of expansion around his home. LeeAnn Depner, 3801 Bull Valley Rd. stated all the surrounding buildings are brick and they are not happy with the look of this large a building on this particular lot. She has a conce rn with the lighting requirements. Planner Sheriff explained the lighting requirements that would need to be met. Denise Wojcik, 1827 Magnolia Ct., was sworn in and stated it seems like everything being built in McHenry is for low-income and would like to see more developments for families. She would like to see more discernment on these developments. Chairwoman Rockweiler closed the public comment portion of the hearing at 7:44 p.m. Commissioner Sobotta stated he agrees with public comment regarding t his project not fitting in with the neighborhood and believes it does not meet the City’s future land plans. Commissioner Riley likes the proximity to restaurants, etc. but is a little concerned with the size/height and parking. He believes the lighting and landscaping looks fine and will help with some of the concerns of neighbors. Commissioner Smale stated the project presented is a beautiful plan and she agrees the lighting and landscaping plans are sufficient. Commissioner Bremer is slightly concerned about the parking and how a 3-story building on the property will look. Her greatest concern is the parking. She stated it’s a beautiful project she’s just not sure it fits on this property. The applicant stated they were open to reconfiguring the parking to meet a higher demand of spaces, if required. Commissioner Davis stated his main concern is the lowered number of parking spaces. He asked the applicants what their parking studies were at their other projects. They responded they made their plans for this project based on what they’ve seen on other properties. 96 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Commissioner Davis also wasn’t sure a project this size fit on this property and in this neighborhood. Commissioner Rockweiler stated she is very much in favor of this project. She asked if a parking study was done and the applicants replied their presentation of this project was based off a parking study. She asked Planner Sheriff if there has been any prior interest in a commercial use on the property and he stated no. The applicants hav e owned the property for many years and have looked into other uses and they have been unable to sell it for any other use. Planner Sheriff gave a summary of recent senior and apartment studies done by the City determining there was a need in our city for this type of housing, and it is a nationwide crisis. He stated a condition could be made to the applicants to match the brick of surrounding buildings if the Commission desires. He also clarified that 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit is fairly standard for all of our surrounding communities. There is a 277 single -family home development in process off of Curran Rd. Director Polerecky clarified information on the dumpster enclosure regarding landscaping and screening requirements. Commissioner Sobotta stated he believes this project will stick out aesthetically and not fit in the neighborhood as it is presented. Motion by Bremer seconded by Davis with regard to File No. Z-2022-06, to recommend approval of the petitioner’s request for a zoning map amendment from the C-3 Community Commercial District to the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District, and by making said motion, that the approval criteria for Zoning Amendments have been met as outlined in the Staff Report. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Davis, Riley, Rockweiler, and Smale. 1-nay: Sobotta; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. Motion by Bremer seconded by Riley with regard to File No. Z-2022-06, to recommend approval of the petitioner’s request for the following Zoning Variations: • Zoning Variation to allow 61 parking spaces in lieu of the 94 spaces required. • Zoning Variation to allow relief from Recreational Space requirements in the RM -2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. • Any other zoning variations necessary to accommodate the proposed development ; and the granting of said variations shall be subject to the following conditions: 97 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted plans as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 2. In the event engineering determines the existing detention area is adequate to service the development, the Property Owner shall add additional outdoor landscaped seating area(s) onsite equal to 2,300 square feet or to the greatest extent possible as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 3. The Property Owner shall be responsible for the construction of a multiuse path, to specifications found acceptable by the Director of Public Works, along Knox Drive from Municipal Drive to Charles Miller Road. AND by making said motion, that the approval criteria for Zoning Variations have been met as outlined in the Staff Report. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Davis, Riley, Rockweiler, and Smale. 1-nay: Sobotta; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. Chairwoman Rockweiler closed the hearing regarding File No. Z-2022-06 at 8:07 p.m. 98 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org ORDINANCE NO 22- ORDINANCE GRANTING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND VARIATIONS FOR A MULTIFAMILY SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF KNOX DRIVE & MUNICIPAL DRIVE. WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City’s home rule powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the City by Bear Development LLC (“PROPERTY OWNER”) requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment and Zoning Variations to accommodate a 40-unit, multifamily, senior housing development on the southeast corner of the intersection of Knox Drive and Municipal Drive and legally described on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein, “SUBJECT PROPERTY”; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 16, 2022 in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute, and as a result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend to the City Council the granting of the requested Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the request is consistent with the objectives of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to protect the public hea lth, safety, morals, and general welfare of its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted a Zoning Map Amendment from C-3 Community Commercial District to the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. SECTION 2: In granting said Zoning Map Amendment, the City Council finds that the Zoning Map Amendment Approval Criteria listed in §11-5-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance have been met. SECTION 3: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted approval of the following Zoning Variations: 1. Zoning Variation to allow 61 parking spaces in lieu of the 94 spaces required. 99 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 2. Zoning Variation to allow relief from Recreational Space requirements in the RM -2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. 3. Any other zoning variations necessary to accommodate the proposed development. SECTION 4: The granting of said Zoning Variations shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. All development on the SUBJECT PROPERTY shall be in substantial conformance with the plans attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B”. 2. In the event engineering determines the existing stormwater detention area is adequate to service the development, the PROPERTY OWNER shall add additional outdoor landscaped seating area(s) onsite equal to 2,300 square feet or to the greatest extent possible as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 3. The PROPERTY OWNER shall be responsible for the construction of a multiuse path, to specifications found acceptable by the Director of Public Works, along Knox Drive from Municipal Drive to Charles Miller Road. SECTION 5: In granting said Zoning Variations, the City Council finds that the Approval Criteria for Variances listed in §11-19-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance have been met. SECTION 6: The McHenry City Council hereby agrees to vacate the Right -In/Right-Out Access Drive Plat Restriction on Lots 2 and 3 of the Final Plat of Justen Funeral Home Resubdivision. SECTION 7: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted relief from §10-1-13 Exterior Wall Materials of the City of McHenry Municipal Code subject to the condition that the development shall be in substantial conformance with the exterior building elevations dated March 2, 2022, attached hereto in Exhibit “B”. SECTION 8: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. SECTION 9: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. Passed this 5th day of April, 2022. 100 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Ayes Nays Absent Abstain Alderman Devine _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Glab _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Harding _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Strach _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderwoman Miller _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Santi _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman McClatchey _____ _____ _____ _____ ______________________ ________________________ Wayne Jett, Mayor Trisha Ramel, City Clerk 101 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Exhibit A Legal Description of the Subject Property LOTS 2 AND 3, JUSTEN FUNERAL HOME RESUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 02, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 08 EAST OF THE 3 RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 102 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Exhibit B Conceptual Site Plan Dated March 3, 2022 Landscape Concept Plan Date Revised March 2, 2022 Exterior Elevations Dated March 2, 2022 103 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Unapproved Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes from March 16, 2022 File No. Z-2022-06 Bear Development LLC Zoning Map Amendment to RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District and Zoning Variations to accommodate a Multifamily Senior Housing Development on the Southeast Corner of Municipal Drive and Knox Drive Chairwoman Rockweiler called the hearing to order at 7:20 p.m. regarding File No Z-2022-06 a Zoning Map Amendment from C-3 Community Commercial District to RM-2 High-Density Multifamily Residential District to construct a 3-story, 40-unit, age, and income restricted senior housing development on the undeveloped parcel located on the southeast corner of Knox Drive and Municipal Drive. Chairwoman Rockweiler confirmed all legal posting requirements have been met. Adam Templer, Vice President of Development, and Sarah Beck, Project Manager, Bear Development LLC were sworn in. Ms. Beck stated Bear Development requests the rezoning of two parcels of undeveloped land. They are seeking a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone both parcels to RM-2. In seeking the rezone, Bear Development is proposing a 40-unit senior citizen development with a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. This would be made up of 1 forty-unit building. Onsite amenities would include a community room with kitchen facilities, a fitness center, a management office, and ample surface parking. No variances from the RM-2 zoning regulations are requested. She went over a brief review of their experience and other projects. There would be a minimum hold of fifteen years on Bear Development’s ownership of the project. They propose to hire a site manager for the property. Rents would be based on income but in the range of $500-$1000 for a 1-bedroom and $600-$1200 for a 2-bedroom apartment. There would be a 13-month construction timeline and if all their applications are approved they would hope to begin building in November 2022 with completion by December of 2023. City Planner Sheriff provided the Commission with the Staff Report regarding this file stating the petitioner, Bear Development, LLC, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to construct a 3-story, 40-unit, age, and income restricted senior housing development on the undeveloped parcel located on the southeast corner of Knox Drive and Municipal Drive. To accommodate the request, the petitioner is also seeking approval of several zoning variations. 104 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org The development will also need to seek approval from the City Council for a variation from the Building Code regarding the 75% brick requirement which is not reviewed by P&Z. However, staff believes feedback regarding the request would be valuable to City Council members. Planner Sheriff stated in summary, the proposed development is not in conformance with the future land use map recommendation for commercial. He suggested the commission may wish to consider whether the request is an appropriate response to changing conditions. Staff believes the proposed number of parking spaces (1.5/DU (dwelling unit)) is adequate to service the needs of the development. A submitted traffic impact analysis confirmed that the city can expect no decrease in the level of service for the intersections identified in the report. Staff is not recommending the full access onto Municipal Drive be altered and remain in place. The development does not meet the RM-2 Recreational Space requirements (deficit of approximately 2290 ft ). Staff is not opposed to the petitioner’s request given there are many off-site amenities located within walking distance of the subject property. Staff have been informed that the detention pond may not be needed once site engineering has been completed. This may create a new opportunity to add additional outside seating areas/recreation space. Staff has included a condition that the petitioner work with the Zoning Administrator to add additional outdoor landscaped seating/recreational space if it is determined the detention pond is not required. Staff believes the proposed use would be complimentary of all the surrounding properties. Planner Sheriff stated the Commission may wish to take into consideration the need for low- income senior housing in McHenry County. Planner Sheriff further stated if the Planning & Zoning Commission agreed with the petitioner’s request, then approval of motions as presented in the Staff Report was recommended. Chairwoman Rockweiler invited questions and/or comments from the Commissioners. Commissioner Sobotta asked for the age range for renters to be considered seniors. Ms. Beck responded 62 years old and above. Commissioner Rockweiler asked for clarification on layout of the common areas available to residents. Ms. Beck explained. Commissioner Rockweiler asked if they were agreeable to an enlarged outdoor area if the detention isn’t needed and Ms. Beck responded yes. Commissioner Bremer asked for clarification of pet areas. Ms. Beck clarified. 105 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Chairwoman Rockweiler invited questions and/or comments from the Public. Joseph Depner, 3801 Bull Valley Rd., was sworn in stating he was not happy with the building being a large 3-story large and number of units that would not be aesthetically pleasing for his family to look at and he had a concern with the traffic flow and egress onto Charles Miller Rd. He also asked if the garbage enclosure could be moved out of the line of sight from his home. He has lived there for 40 years and has seen quite a bit of expansion around his home. LeeAnn Depner, 3801 Bull Valley Rd. stated all the surrounding buildings are brick and they are not happy with the look of this large a building on this particular lot. She has a concern with the lighting requirements. Planner Sheriff explained the lighting requirements that would need to be met. Denise Wojcik, 1827 Magnolia Ct., was sworn in and stated it seems like everything being built in McHenry is for low-income and would like to see more developments for families. She would like to see more discernment on these developments. Chairwoman Rockweiler closed the public comment portion of the hearing at 7:44 p.m. Commissioner Sobotta stated he agrees with public comment regarding this project not fitting in with the neighborhood and believes it does not meet the City’s future land plans. Commissioner Riley likes the proximity to restaurants, etc. but is a little concerned with the size/height and parking. He believes the lighting and landscaping looks fine and will help with some of the concerns of neighbors. Commissioner Smale stated the project presented is a beautiful plan and she agrees the lighting and landscaping plans are sufficient. Commissioner Bremer is slightly concerned about the parking and how a 3-story building on the property will look. Her greatest concern is the parking. She stated it’s a beautiful project she’s just not sure it fits on this property. The applicant stated they were open to reconfiguring the parking to meet a higher demand of spaces, if required. Commissioner Davis stated his main concern is the lowered number of parking spaces. He asked the applicants what their parking studies were at their other projects. They responded they made their plans for this project based on what they’ve seen on other properties. 106 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Commissioner Davis also wasn’t sure a project this size fit on this property and in this neighborhood. Commissioner Rockweiler stated she is very much in favor of this project. She asked if a parking study was done and the applicants replied their presentation of this project was based off a parking study. She asked Planner Sheriff if there has been any prior interest in a commercial use on the property and he stated no. The applicants have owned the property for many years and have looked into other uses and they have been unable to sell it for any other use. Planner Sheriff gave a summary of recent senior and apartment studies done by the City determining there was a need in our city for this type of housing, and it is a nationwide crisis. He stated a condition could be made to the applicants to match the brick of surrounding buildings if the Commission desires. He also clarified that 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit is fairly standard for all of our surrounding communities. There is a 277 single-family home development in process off of Curran Rd. Director Polerecky clarified information on the dumpster enclosure regarding landscaping and screening requirements. Commissioner Sobotta stated he believes this project will stick out aesthetically and not fit in the neighborhood as it is presented. Motion by Bremer seconded by Davis with regard to File No. Z-2022-06, to recommend approval of the petitioner’s request for a zoning map amendment from the C-3 Community Commercial District to the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District, and by making said motion, that the approval criteria for Zoning Amendments have been met as outlined in the Staff Report. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Davis, Riley, Rockweiler, and Smale. 1-nay: Sobotta; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. Motion by Bremer seconded by Riley with regard to File No. Z-2022-06, to recommend approval of the petitioner’s request for the following Zoning Variations: • Zoning Variation to allow 61 parking spaces in lieu of the 94 spaces required. • Zoning Variation to allow relief from Recreational Space requirements in the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. • Any other zoning variations necessary to accommodate the proposed development; and the granting of said variations shall be subject to the following conditions: 107 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted plans as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 2. In the event engineering determines the existing detention area is adequate to service the development, the Property Owner shall add additional outdoor landscaped seating area(s) onsite equal to 2,300 square feet or to the greatest extent possible as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 3. The Property Owner shall be responsible for the construction of a multiuse path, to specifications found acceptable by the Director of Public Works, along Knox Drive from Municipal Drive to Charles Miller Road. AND by making said motion, that the approval criteria for Zoning Variations have been met as outlined in the Staff Report. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Davis, Riley, Rockweiler, and Smale. 1-nay: Sobotta; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. Chairwoman Rockweiler closed the hearing regarding File No. Z-2022-06 at 8:07 p.m. 108 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org ORDINANCE NO 22- ORDINANCE GRANTING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND VARIATIONS FOR A MULTIFAMILY SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF KNOX DRIVE & MUNICIPAL DRIVE. WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City’s home rule powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the City by Bear Development LLC (“PROPERTY OWNER”) requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment and Zoning Variations to accommodate a 40-unit, multifamily, senior housing development on the southeast corner of the intersection of Knox Drive and Municipal Drive and legally described on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein, “SUBJECT PROPERTY”; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 16, 2022 in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute, and as a result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend to the City Council the granting of the requested Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the request is consistent with the objectives of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to protect the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted a Zoning Map Amendment from C-3 Community Commercial District to the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. SECTION 2: In granting said Zoning Map Amendment, the City Council finds that the Zoning Map Amendment Approval Criteria listed in §11-5-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance have been met. SECTION 3: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted approval of the following Zoning Variations: 1. Zoning Variation to allow 61 parking spaces in lieu of the 94 spaces required. 109 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 2. Zoning Variation to allow relief from Recreational Space requirements in the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. 3. Any other zoning variations necessary to accommodate the proposed development. SECTION 4: The granting of said Zoning Variations shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. All development on the SUBJECT PROPERTY shall be in substantial conformance with the plans attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B”. 2. In the event engineering determines the existing stormwater detention area is adequate to service the development, the PROPERTY OWNER shall add additional outdoor landscaped seating area(s) onsite equal to 2,300 square feet or to the greatest extent possible as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 3. The PROPERTY OWNER shall be responsible for the construction of a multiuse path, to specifications found acceptable by the Director of Public Works, along Knox Drive from Municipal Drive to Charles Miller Road. SECTION 5: In granting said Zoning Variations, the City Council finds that the Approval Criteria for Variances listed in §11-19-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance have been met. SECTION 6: The McHenry City Council hereby agrees to vacate the Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive Plat Restriction on Lots 2 and 3 of the Final Plat of Justen Funeral Home Resubdivision. SECTION 7: That the SUBJECT PROPERTY is hereby granted relief from §10-1-13 Exterior Wall Materials of the City of McHenry Municipal Code subject to the condition that the development shall be in substantial conformance with the exterior building elevations dated March 2, 2022, attached hereto in Exhibit “B”. SECTION 8: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. SECTION 9: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. Passed this 5th day of April, 2022. 110 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Ayes Nays Absent Abstain Alderman Devine _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Glab _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Harding _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Strach _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderwoman Miller _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Santi _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman McClatchey _____ _____ _____ _____ ______________________ ________________________ Wayne Jett, Mayor Trisha Ramel, City Clerk 111 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Exhibit A Legal Description of the Subject Property LOTS 2 AND 3, JUSTEN FUNERAL HOME RESUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 02, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 08 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 112 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org Exhibit B Conceptual Site Plan Dated March 3, 2022 Landscape Concept Plan Date Revised March 2, 2022 Exterior Elevations Dated March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‹+'-,QF$OO5LJKWV5HVHUYHG0&+(15<6(1,25&200216%($5'(9(/230(170&+(15<,//,12,66(1,25+286,1*0&+(15<6(1,25&200216 ,+'$$33/,&$7,21 6+((7,1'(;6+((76+((71$0(&855(17,668$1&('$7(&855(17,668$1&('(6&5,37,21$33 &29(56+((7,+'$$33$33 &21&(378$/6,7(3/$1,+'$$33/$1'6&$3(/2)/ /$1'6&$3(6800$5<$1'7,7/(6+((7 ,+'$$33/2)/ /$1'6&$3(&21&(378$/3/$1,+'$$33/2)/ /$1'6&$3(63(&,),&$7,216,+'$$33$33 ),567)/2253/$1,+'$$33$33 6(&21')/2253/$1,+'$$33$33 7+,5')/2253/$1,+'$$33$33 81,7)/2253/$16,+'$$33$33 81,7)/2253/$16,+'$$33$33 (;7(5,25(/(9$7,216,+'$$33$33 :$//6(&7,216,+'$$336+((7727$/81,70$75,;$5&+81,7180%(581,77<3(180%(52)%('52206180%(52)%$7+6$&&(66,%,/,7< $5($ 6) %5 %5 %$ %$ 7<3($ 7<3(% $9 1(78 81,7%;;;8 81,7) ;;;8 81,7' ;;;8 81,7$ ;;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7&;;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7$ ;;;8 81,7(;;;8 81,7( ;;;8 81,7(;;;8 81,7) ;;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7$ ;;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7$ ;;;8 81,7% ;;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7' ;;;8 81,7&;;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7$ ;;;8 81,7%;;;8 81,7) ;;;8 81,7%;;;8 81,7) ;;;8 81,7& ;;; ;8 81,7$ ;;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7$ ;;;8 81,7';;8 81,7' ;;8 81,7& ;;;8 81,7&;;;8 81,7' ;;;8 81,7$ ;;;8 81,7%;;;8 81,7) ;;;*UDQGWRWDO352-(&77($0$5&+,7(&7+22.(5'(-21*,1&0255,6$9(68,7(086.(*210,30(&+$1,&$/(/(&75,&$/3/80%,1*),5(3527(&7,21(1*,1((5+22.(5'(-21*,1&0255,6$9(68,7(086.(*210,3'(9(/23(5%($5'(9(/230(177+675((7.(126+$:,%8,/',1*%5($.'2:1$5($727$/),567)/2256(&21')/2257+,5')/225727$/6)6)6)6)&2'(6800$5</2&$7,21114 352326(''(9(/230(17081,&,3$/'5,9(&+$5/(6-0 ,//(50(025,$/+:<%$1.'5,9(5(7(17,21321' (/(&75,&$//,1(($6(0(17'80367(5(1&/2685( %8,/',1*6(7%$&. %8,/',1*6(7%$&. %8,/',1*6(7%$&.6,77,1*$5($81,70,;$1'&2817%('522081,76%('522081,7681,76727$/3$5.,1*3529,'('63$&(6     63$&(663$&(6  63$&(6  :,'(08/7,86(3('(675,$13$7+ :,'(/$1'6&$3(6&5((1      63$&(6  3URMHFW3 5( / ,0,1$5<127  )25 &216 7 58& 7 ,21'DWH$33&21&(378$/6,7(3/$10&+(15<6(1,25&200216 %($5'(9(/230(17 0&+(15<,//,12,6  &21&(378$/6,7(3/$1115 Ball Dia. + 24"Note: The root collar/flair shall be 0 to 1 inch aboveground level and not planted under ground level.Note that the root collar is typically 1 to 3 inchesbelow top of root ball. No synthetic burlap will beaccepted.DECIDUOUS TREE PLANTING1/4" = 1'-0"Do not cut leader.Tree wrap as required. See specs.4" Layer of mulch. 3' Dia. Mulch ring.Top of root ball shall be 3" abovefinish grade before backfilling.Remove burlap & rope from top 13 of ball.4" Soil saucer around treeExisting grade.Planting mixture. See specs.6" Compacted planting mixture.Loosen hardpan (24" min.)132 9343.33-206' Min. Dia.2-5x Root Ball Dia.CONIFER TREE PLANTING1/4" = 1'-0"2 -Ply rubber hose 23 up tree height.Guying cables @ 3 guys per tree.Galvanized turnbuckle. See specs.Top of root ball shall be 3" abovefinish grade before backfilling.White guy wire flag.4" Layer of mulch. 3' Dia. Mulchring.Remove burlap from top 13 of rootball; cut and remove as much wirebasket as possible from the rootball.Existing grade.Steel guying stake- auger type.18" min. set top of stake at grade.Planting mixture.Compacted planting mixture.See specs.Loosen hardpan (min. 24")Note: Remove all stakesand wires after one year ofgrowth.32 9343.46-012SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL3/4" = 1'-0"Ball Dia. ±12"Top of root ball shall be 2" abovefinish grade before backfilling.Cut and remove burlap, twine,and/or wire from top 13 of rootball.4" layer of mulch.6" saucer around pit.Trench. Vertically cut edge.Planting mixture. See specs.Existing gradeCompacted planted mixture.See specs.Loosen hardpan (8" min.).45° or Less32 9333.16-053SeePlantingPlanORNAMENTAL GRASS PLANTING1" = 1'-0"Ornamental grassOrnamental grass.2" Layer of mushroom compost.Finish grade.Planting mixture: 13 Mushroom compost,13 Sand, 13 TopsoilTriangulate in mass plantingsunless otherwise specifiedNote:1. Spacing varies depending onplant species, see plant list.2. Remove plastic plantingcontainer before planting.Use care to keep the rootsystem intact.32 9313-014SeePlantingPlanPERENNIAL / ANNUAL PLANTING1" = 1'-0"PerennialsPerennials2" Layer of mushroom compost.Finish grade.Planting mixture: 13 Mushroom compost,13 Sand, 13 TopsoilTriangulate in mass plantingsunless otherwise specifiedNote:1. Spacing varies depending onplant species, see plant list.2. Remove plastic plantingcontainer before planting.Use care to keep the rootsystem intact.32 9313-0254"3"Note: All mulch beds for mass plantingareas shall be installed in a uniformcurvilinear fashion as indicated. Mulchshall extend a minimum of 12" beyond theoutside edge of the root ball and installedaccording to the contract specifications.Example Bed LayoutCONTINUOUS MULCH EDGING1" = 1'-0"Lawn/ Sod areaSpade cut edgeAmended soilHardwood mulch32 9113.26-016Landscape Notes:1. Seed/ Sod limit line is approximate. Seed/ Sod to limits of grading and disturbance. Contractor responsible for restoration of anyunauthorized disruption outside of designated construction area.2. Contractor responsible for erosion control in all seeded/ sodded areas.3. Tree mulch rings in turf areas are 5' diameter. Contractor shall provide a mulch ring around all existing trees within the limits ofwork. Remove all existing grass from area to be mulched and provide a typical spade cut edge. Landscape Fabric shall not beinstalled under mulch.4. Bedlines are to be spade cut to a minimum depth of 3". Curved bedlines are to be smooth and not segmented.5. All planting, beds shall receive top dressing of mulch. Landscape fabric shall not be installed under mulch.6. Do not locate plants within 10' of utility structures or within 5' horizontally of underground utility lines unless otherwise shown onplans. Consult with Landscape Architect if these conditions exist.7. For Lump Sum Contracts, plants and other materials are quantified and summarized for the convenience of the Owner andjurisdictional agencies only. Confirm and install sufficient quantities to complete the work as drawn and specified. No additionalpayments will be made for materials required to complete the work as drawn and specified.8. For Unit Price Contracts, payments will be made based on actual quantities installed as measured in place by the Owner'sRepresentative.9. It is the responsibility of the contractor to locate and provide plant material as specified on this plan. The contractor may submit arequest to provide substitutions for the specified plant material under the following conditions:a. Any substitutions proposed shall be submitted to the project owner's representative within two weeks of the award of contract.Substitutions must meet equivalent design and functional goals of the original materials as determined by the owner'srepresentative. Any changes must have the approval of the owner's representative,b. The request will be accompanied by at least three notices from plant material suppliers that the plant material specified is notavailable and will not be available prior to construction.10. Verify site conditions and information on drawings. Promptly report any concealed conditions, mistakes, discrepancies or deviationsfrom the information shown in the Contract Documents. The Owner is not responsible for unauthorized changes or extra workrequired to correct unreported discrepancies. Commencement of work shall constitute acceptance of conditions and responsibilityfor corrections11. A minimum of two working days before performing any digging, call underground service alert for information on the location ofnatural gas lines, electric cables, telephone cables, etc. The contractor shall be responsible for location and protection of all utilities,and repair of any damage resulting from his work at no additional cost to the owner.12. Contractor shall promptly repair all damages to existing site at no cost to owner.13. Refer to landscape specifications for additional conditions, standards, and notes.City of McHenry RequiredLandscapingPLANTING AREA REQUIREMENTSRequirement: Deciduous trees must be 2" Cal min. andevergreens must be 6' ht.RESIDENTIAL SCREEN STRIP DESIGN STANDARDS:Not Required; Not adjacent to Residential PropertyPARKING LOT PERIMETER LANDSCAPING DESIGNSTANDARDS:Requirement: Minimum 5' wide landscaping adjacent toadjoining properties and right-of-ways. One (1) ShadeTree per 30 linear feet. Continuous row of shrubs.West Property Line: 100 linear feet100 / 30 = (3.33) = 3 Trees with continuous shrubsNorth Property Line: 130 linear feet130 / 30 = (4.33) = 4 Trees with continuous shrubsEast Property Line: Not required (Adjoining Parking Lot)South Property Line: 180 linear feet180 / 30 = 6 Trees with continuous shrubsPARKING ISLAND DESIGN STANDARDS:Requirement: One deciduous tree shall be planted in aparking island for every 20 parking spaces.Total parking spaces on the landscape plan: 61 Spaces61 / 20 = (3.05) = 3 Parking Lot Trees RequiredRequired - 3 Parking Lot TreesOn Plan - 5 Parking Lot Trees Provided due to 5Parking Lot Islands proposed.SITE LANDSCAPING:Requirement: An area of at least 10% of the parking lotarea shall be provided with landscaping.Total Parking Lot Area on Site: 27,595 Sq. Ft.27,595 x 0.10 = 2,759.5 Sq. Ft.Required: 2,759.5 Square Feet of LandscapingOn Plan: 2,759.5 Square Feet of LandscapingBUILDING PERIMETER LANDSCAPING:Requirement: Building square footage between 10,000and 80,000 square feet.Front Building: 225 linear feetTrees required one (1) per 50 linear feet along front ofbuilding. Minimum 5' wide landscaping required.225 / 50 = (4.5) = 5 Shade Trees to be proposedOn Plan: 5 Shade TreesSides of Building: 78 linear feet (2 each)25% of each side of building to be landscaped withrequired 5' wide landscaping area.78 linear feet x 0.25 = 19.5 linear feet to be landscaped oneach the north and south sides of the buildingOn Plan: 60 linear feet eachRear of Building: 225 linear feet5% of rear building to be landscaped with required 5' widelandscaping area.225 linear feet x .05 = 11.25 linear feet to be landscapedalong the rear of the buildingOn Plan: 35 linear feetPROJ. MGR.:DRAWN BY:DATE:SCALE:OFSHEETPROJ. ASSOC.:DATE REVISIONS DRAWN BY TMTM MCHENRY SENIOR APARTMENTS CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS LANDSCAPE SUMMARY AND TITLE SHEET116 PROPOSEDDEVELOPMENTMUNICIPAL DRIVERETENTION POND8' ELECTRICAL LINEEASEMENTDUMPSTERENCLOSURE30' BUILDINGSETBACK30' BUILDINGSETBACK10' BUILDINGSETBACKSITTING AREA8' WIDE MULTI-USEPEDESTRIAN PATH5' WIDE LANDSCAPE SCREEN18' - 0"24' - 0"5' - 0"6' - 0"PROJ. MGR.:DRAWN BY:DATE:SCALE:OFSHEETPROJ. ASSOC.:DATE REVISIONS DRAWN BY TMTM MCHENRY SENIOR APARTMENTS CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS LANSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN INTERNAL PARKING LOT TREES3-PERIMETER PARKING LOT SHADE TREES 8-PERIMETER PARKING LOT EVERGREEN TREES 7-FOUNDATION BUILDING TREES5-ORNAMENTAL TREES2-LARGE EVERGREEN SHRUBS10-SMALL EVERGREEN SHRUBS98-SMALL DECIDUOUS SHRUBS105-ORNAMENTAL GRASS25-PERENNIAL SHRUBS72-CONCEPT PLANT SCHEDULENORTHLegendTurfCardno Stormwater Seed Mix or Equal (with Cover Crop)IHDA Requirement Item 1a)Provide a landscape plan including only native or regional plantings only.Planting plan shall be provided and certified to by a Landscape Architect tomeet this requirement.Note: We certify that the proposed landscape plan includes onlynative and regional plantings as required per IHDA item 1a.117 PART 1 - GENERAL1-01 DESCRIPTION:A. Provide trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers as shown and specified. This work includes:1. Spreading of topsoil or soil preparation2. Trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers3. Planting mixes4. Mulch and planting accessories5. Fertilizer and herbicide6. Maintenance7. Warranty of plant materialB. The Contractor shall verify all existing conditions and dimensions in the field prior to bidding and reportany discrepancies to the Owner or his/her representative.1-02 QUALITY ASSURANCE:A. Comply with site work requirementsB. Plant names indicated must comply with 'Standardized Plant Names' as adopted by the latest edition ofthe American Joint Committee of Horticultural Nomenclature. Names of varieties which are not listedshould conform with those generally accepted by the nursery trade. Stock should be legibly tagged.C. All plant materials shall conform to the 'American Standards for Nursery Stock' (ASNS), latest edition,published by the American Association of Nurserymen, Washington, D.C.D. All plant material shall be grown and supplied within a 50 mile radius of the project for a minimum of twofull growing seasons.E. Adhere to sizing requirements as listed in the plant list and/or bid form for the project. A plant shall bemeasured in its natural standing position.F. Stock that is furnished shall be at least the minimum size shown. With permission of the landscapearchitect, substitution from the specified plant list will be accepted only when satisfactory evidence inwriting is submitted to the landscape architect, showing that the plant specified is not available.Requests for approval of substitute plant material shall include common and botanical names and sizeof substitute material. Only those substitutions of at least equivalent size and character to that of thespecified material will be approved. Stock which is larger than that which is specified is acceptable withpermission of the landscape architect, providing there is no additional cost and that the larger plantmaterial will not be cut down in order to conform to the size indicated.G. All shrubs shall be dense in form. Shrub liners do not meet these specifications. Shrubs specified byheight shall have a spread that is equal to the height measurement. Shrubs which are specified byspread shall exhibit the natural growth habit of the plant by having a greater spread than height.H. All plant materials are subject to inspection and approval. The landscape architect and Owner reservethe right to select and tag all plant material at the nursery prior to planting. The landscape architect andOwner reserve the right to inspect plant material for size and condition of root systems, the presence ofinsects and diseases, injuries and latent defects (due to Contractor negligence or otherwise), and toreject unacceptable plant material at any time during progress of the project.I. Container grown deciduous and/or evergreen shrubs will be acceptable in lieu of balled and burlappedshrubs subject to specified limitations for container grown stock. Size of container grown material mustconform to size/height requirements of plant list.1-03 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING:A. Fertilizer shall be delivered in original, unopened and undamaged packaging. Containers shall displayweight, analysis and manufacturer's name. Store fertilizer in a manner that will prevent wetting anddeterioration.B. Take all precautions customary concerning proper trade practice in preparing plants for transport.Plants shall be dug, packed and transported with care to ensure protection against injury. Inspectioncertificates required by law shall accompany each shipment invoice or order to stock and on arrival, thecertificate shall be filed with the landscape architect . All plants must be protected from drying out. Ifplant material cannot be planted immediately upon delivery, said material should be properly protectedin a manner that is acceptable to the landscape architect . Heeled-in plants must be watered daily. Noplant shall be bound with rope or wire in a manner that could strip bark or break or shear branches.C. Plant material transported on open vehicles should be covered with a protective covering to preventwind burn.D. Dry, loose topsoil shall be provided for planting bed mixes. Muddy or frozen topsoil is unacceptable asworking with medium in this condition will destroy its structure, making root development more difficult.1-04 PROJECT CONDITIONS:A. Notify landscape architect at least seven (7) working days prior to installation of plant material.B. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to locate and protect all existing above and below groundutilities. Utilities can be located and marked (in Illinois) by calling J.U.L.I.E. at (800)892-0123.C. The Contractor shall provide, at his/her own expense, protection against trespassing and damage toseeded areas, planted areas, and other construction areas until the preliminary acceptance. TheContractor shall provide barricades, temporary fencing, signs, and written warning or policing as may berequired to protect such areas. The Contractor shall not be responsible for any damage caused by theOwner after such warning has been issued.D. The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of crowns, trunks and roots of existing trees, plusshrubs, lawns, paved areas and other landscaped areas that are to remain intact. Existing trees, whichmay be subject to construction damage, shall be boxed, fenced or otherwise protected before any workis started. The Owner desires to preserve those trees within and adjacent to the limits of constructionexcept those specifically indicated to be removed on the Drawings. The contractor shall erect protectivetree fencing and tree armor at locations indicated on the drawings and around all trees on site which areto be preserved. Protective fencing shall be erected between the limits of construction and any treepreservation areas shown on the Drawings.E. A complete list of plants including a schedule of sizes, quantities and other requirements is shown onthe Drawings and on the bid form. In the event that quantity discrepancies or material omissions occurin the plant materials list, the planting plans shall govern.1-05 PRELIMINARY ACCEPTANCE:A. All plantings shall be maintained by the Contractor for a period of 90 days after preliminary acceptanceby the Owner or his/her representative. Maintenance shall include, but is not limited to: mowing andedging turf, pulling weeds, watering turf and plant material and annual flower maintenance.1-06 WARRANTY:A. All plant material (excluding annual color), shall be warranteed for one (1) year after the end of the 90day maintenance period. The end of the maintenance period is marked by the final acceptance of theContractor's work by the Owner or his/her representative. Plant materials will be warranteed againstdefects including death and unsatisfactory growth, except for defects resulting from abuse or damageby others, or unusual phenomena or incidents which are beyond the control of the Contractor. Thewarranty covers a maximum of one replacement per item.PART 2 - PRODUCTS2-01 PLANT MATERIALS:A. Plants: Provide typical of their species or variety, with normal, densely developed branches andvigorous, fibrous root systems. Only sound, healthy, vigorous plants which are free from sunscaldinjuries, disfiguring knots, frost cracks, abrasions of the bark, plant diseases, insect eggs, borers, and allforms of infestation shall be provided. All plants shall have a fully developed form without voids andopen patches.1. Balled and burlapped plants shall have a firm natural ball of earth of sufficient diameter and depthto encompass a root system necessary for a full recovery of the plant. Root ball sizes shallcomply with the latest edition of the 'American Standards for Nursery Stock' (ASNS). Root ballsthat are cracked or mushroomed are unacceptable.2. Container grown stock should be grown for an amount of time that is of sufficient length for theroot system to have developed enough to hold its soil togehter, firm and whole. Plants will not beloose in their containers, nor shall they be pot-bound and all container grown stock will complywith the sizes stated on the plant list.3. No evidence of wounds or pruning cuts shall be allowed unless approved by the LandscapeArchitect.4. Evergreen trees shall be branched to the ground. The height of evergreen trees are determinedby measuring from the ground to the first lateral branch closest to the top. Height and/or width ofother trees are measured by the mass of the plant not the very tip of the branches.5. Shrubs and small plants shall meet the requirements for spread and/or height indicated in theplant list. The height measurement shall be taken from ground level to the average height of thetop of the plant, not the longest branch. Single stem or thin plants will not be accepted. Sidebranches shall be flushed with growth and have good form to the ground. Plants shall be in amoist, vigorous condition, free from dead wood, bruises or other root or branch injuries.2-02 ACCESSORIES:A. Topsoil:1. Topsoil shall be fertile, natural topsoil of a loamy character, without admixture of subsoil material.Topsoil shall be reasonably free from clay, lumps, coarse sand, stones, plants, roots, sticks andother foreign materials with a pH between 6.5 to 7.0.B. Topsoil for seed areas shall be a minimum of 6".C. Soil amendments shall be as follows:1. For trees and shrubs the plant pit will be backfilled with pulverized black dirt.2. For perennials and ornamental grasses the soil mixture will be as follows: CM-63 GeneralPurpose Peat Based Mix as supplied by Midwest Trading. Top beds with 8" of CM-63 and till intoexisting beds to a depth of 8". Soil mixtures are available from Midwest Trading. MidwestTrading, St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 365-1990D. Fertilizer:1. For trees and shrubs use: 14-4-6 briquettes 17 g or equivalent available from Arthur Clesen, Inc.Follow manufacturer's recommendation for application. Arthur Clesen, Inc. 543 Diens Drive,Wheeling, IL 60090 (847)537-21772. For turf areas use 6-24-16 Clesen Fairway with micronutrients with minor elements 3.0 % S,.02% B, .05% Cu, 1.0% Fe, .0006% Mo, .10% Mn available from Arthur Clesen or approvedequal.E. Herbicide:1. Round-Up or approved equalF. Mulch:1. Bark mulch shall be finely shredded hardwood bark which has been screened and is free of anygreen foliage, twigs, rocks, sawdust, wood shavings, growth or germination inhibiting ingredients,or other foreign materials. Bark mulch is available from Midwest Trading.2. Mushroom compost as available from Midwest Trading.G. Water:1. Water service will be available on the site, with the cost of water being paid by the Owner.Transporting of the water from the source to the work areas shall be the responsibility of theLandscape Contractor. All necessary hose, piping, tank truck, etc. shall be supplied by theLandscape Contractor.H. Guying:1. Stakes: 5/8" x 40" steel eye anchor with 4" helix2. Cable:a. Trees under 5": flexible 1/8" galvanized aircraft cable, 7x7 strand or approved equalb. Trees 5" and over: flexible 3/16" galvanized aircraft cable, 7x7 strand or approved equal.3. Turnbuckles: 5/16", eye and eye, with 4" takeup.4. Hose: new two-ply reinforced rubber hose, minimum 1/2" I.D.I. Tree wrap: Burlap tree wrap 4" wide.J. Twine: Soft nursery jute.PART 3 - INSTALLATION OF PLANT MATERIAL3-01 FIELD VERIFICATION:A. Examine proposed planting areas and conditions of installation. Do not start planting work untilunsatisfactory conditions are corrected.3-02 PREPARATION:A. All planting techniques and methods shall be consistent with the latest edition of 'Horticulture Standardsof Nurserymen, Inc.' and as detailed on these Drawings.B. Planting shall be performed by experienced workmen familiar with planting procedures under thesupervision of a qualified supervisor.C. All underground utilities must be located and marked clearly.D. Apply Round-Up or approved equivalent to kill any existing vegetation in all areas to be planted.Confirm length of waiting period between chemical application and plant installation with manufacturer.Do not begin planting operations until prescribed post-application waiting period has elapsed. Takeextreme care to avoid chemical drift to adjoining properties of landscape plantings.E. Prior to all planting, rototill all areas to be landscaped to prepare for plant installation to a minimumdepth of 12". Eliminate uneven areas and low spots. Maintain lines, levels, profiles and contour.Changes in grade are to be gradual. Blend slopes into level areas. Remove all debris, weeds andundesirable plants and their roots from areas to be planted. Remove all concrete slag larger than 2" indiameter.F. Topsoil shall be spread over the site at a minimum depth of 6". For those areas which are indicated asprairie or natural areas on the Drawings, a topsoil depth of 18" is recommended where possible.G. It shall be the responsibility of the landscape contractor to prepare all seeded areas by disking andraking prior to planting seed. Soil shall be loosened and scarified to a minimum depth of 6". Finegrading of all seeded areas is required. Maximum size of stone or topsoil lump is 1".H. Locate all plant material as indicated or as approved in the field by the Landscape Architect. Ifobstructions are encountered which are not shown on the drawings, then do not proceed with plantingoperations until alternate plant locations have been selected.I. Planting holes shall be constructed as shown on the planting details. Holes shall be hand dug ormachine dug. Great care will be taken to not excavate the hole deeper than the root ball and thediameter shall be a minimum of two times the root ball width. Remove any materials encountered inexcavation that may be injurious to plant growth, including stones larger than 2" in diameter or otherdebris. Soil to be used as backfill should be pulverized.J. Provide pre-mixed planting mixture for use around root systems and root balls of the plants. Themixtures are outlined in section B of part 2-02.K. Prior to planting, provide additional topsoil to all planting beds to bring the finish grade of the bed to 2"above lawn grade and to finish grade of adjacent hard surface grades.L. Add 2" thickness of mushroom compost to all annual, perennial and groundcover beds. Finish gradebed and install plants.3-03 PLANTING PROCEDURES:A. Set plant material in the planting hole to proper grade and alignment. Set plants upright and plumb. Setplant material 2" above the adjacent finish grade. Remove burlap from top 1/3 of root ball. Removetreated burlap (green). Cut and remove or cut and fold down upper half of wire basket, dependent upontree size. Backfill hole by firmly tamping soil to avoid any air pockets or voids.B. Set balled and burlapped plants in the planting hole and compact 8" of soil around the base of the ball.Backfill remaining space with planting mixture. Water plants immediately after planting to eliminate allvoids and thoroughly soak the plant root ball.C. Space groundcover plants according to dimensions given on the plans. Adjust spacing as necessary toevenly fill planting bed with indicated number of plants. Plant to within 18" of the trunks of trees andshrubs or at the edge of the plant ball, whichever is closest. Plant to within 12" of edge of bed.D. Mulching:1. Install 4" depth of mulch around all tree and shrub beds as indicated on drawings or plantingdetails. Mulch shrub planting areas as continuous beds. Do not place mulch directly against treetrunk; form mulch to create an inverted cone around trunk.2. Mulch perennial, groundcover and annual planting beds with 2" mushroom compost. Watermulched areas thoroughly after placing mulch.E. Tree wrapping is not required, unless the Contractor feels it is necessary due to characteristics of aparticular species or past experience with the species. The landscape architect will be notified as towhich trees are to be wrapped and shall inspect the trunk(s) before wrapping. Tree wrap will not beused to cover damage or defects. When wrapping is done, trunks will be wrapped spirally withapproved tree wrapping tape that is not less than 4" wide, and securely tied with suitable cord at the top,bottom and 2" intervals along the trunk. Wrap from ground to the height of the first branch.F.Staking and guying of trees is optional. If the Contractor chooses to stake all or part of the trees, he/sheshall use the method specified in the planting details. One (1) stake is to be used on trees of 1" caliperand under, or 4' height and under. Two (2) stakes are to be used on trees of 1" to 2 3/4" caliper. Guytrees of 3" caliper or larger at three (3) per tree. The root ball will not be pierced with a stake. Stakes areto be driven at least eighteen (18) inches into subsoil below the planting hole. Stakes and wireattachments shall be removed after three months for spring planted material and by the following Mayfor fall planted stock by the Contractor. Staking and guying should be done immediately after lawnseeding or sodding operations.G. Seeding of specified lawn areas on plans will be treated as follows:1. Topsoil shall be spread over all areas to be seeded to a minimum depth of 6" when compacted(to be performed by others).2. Seed mixture and application rate - use Premium seed mix as supplied by Arthur Clesen, Inc.Apply at a rate of 5 lbs./1000 s.f.3. Apply fertilizers and conditioners at the rate specified per soil test findings. In lieu of soil testresults, apply two (2) tons of ground agricultural limestone and 1000 lbs. 10-10-10 or equivalentanalysis fertilizer per acre. At least 40% of the fertilizer nitrogen shall be of an organic origin.4. Soil preparation areas where vehicular traffic has compacted the soil shall be loosened/scarifiedto a minimum depth of 6" before fertilizing and seeding. Fine grading of all seeded areas isrequired. Maximum size of stone or topsoil lump is 1".5. Watering seeded areas shall be done to ensure proper germination. Once seeds havegerminated, watering may be decreased but the seedlings must never be allowed to dry outcompletely. Frequent watering should be continued approximately four (4) weeks aftergermination or until grass has become sufficiently established to warrant watering on an 'asneeded' basis.6. Turf is being established on a variety of slope conditions. It shall be the Contractor's responsibilityto determine and implement whatever procedures he/she deems necessary to establish the turfas part of his/her work. Seeded areas will be accepted when all areas show a uniform stand ofthe specified grass in healthy condition and at least 90 days have elapsed since the completionof this work. The Contractor shall submit with his/her bid a description of the methods andprocedures he/she intends to use.H. Erosion Control Blanket1. Erosion Control Blanket shall be installed per manufacturer's recommendation in all areas shownon the plan.2. Install S-75 Erosion Control Blanket as manufactured by North American Green or approvedequal.3. Blanket should be premarked with staple pattern.4. Staples should be 8" wire staples, applied at two (2) per square yard minimum.5. Suitable erosion control practices shall be maintained by the CONTRACTOR in accordance withIllinois Urban Manual and all applicable Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control ordinances andthe PLANS.I. Sodding of specified lawn areas on plans will be completed as follows:1. Rake soil surface to receive sod to completely remove any soil crust no more than one day priorto laying sod.2. Moisten prepared surface immediately prior to laying sod. Water thoroughly and allow surfacemoisture to dry before planting lawns. Do not create a muddy soil condition.3. Sod shall be laid within 24 hours from the time of stripping. Do not plant dormant sod or if theground is frozen.4. Lay sod to form a solid mass with tightly fitted joints. Butt ends and sides of sod strips; do notoverlap. Stagger strips to offset joints in adjacent courses. Work from boards to avoid damage tosubgrade or sod. Work sifted soil into minor cracks between pieces of sod; remove excess toavoid smothering of adjacent sod.5. Place top elevation of sod 1/2 inch below adjoining edging or paving.6. Water sod thoroughly with a fine spray immediately after planting.7. After sod and soil have dried, roll seeded areas to ensure a good bond between the sod and soil,and to remove minor depressions and irregularities.8. Sodded slopes 3:1 or greater shall be staked to prevent erosion and washout.9. Warranty sodding for a period of one (1) year from the end of the 90 day maintenance period. Ifsod fails or lacks vigor and full growth as determined by the Landscape Architect, the Contractorwill repeat site preparation operations and re-sod affected areas at the Contractor's expense.10.Note: Sod shall be a premium Kentucky Bluegrass blend, and is required in all areas indicated onthe plans as well as areas which have been affected by construction. Sod can be placed as longas water is available and the ground surface can be properly prepared. Sod shall not be laid onfrozen or snow-covered ground. Sod shall be strongly rooted, not less than two (2) years old andfree of weeds and undesirable native grasses. Sod should be machine cut to pad thickness of3/4" (plus or minus 1/4"), excluding top growth and thatch. Provide only sod capable of vigorousgrowth and development when planted (viable, not dormant). Provide sod of uniform pad sizeswith maximum 5% deviation in either length or width. Broken pads or pads with uneven ends willnot be acceptable. Sod pads incapable of supporting their own weight when suspended verticallywith a firm grasp on the upper 10% of pad will not be accepted.J. Timing of plant material and seeding operations:1. Seeding of specified areas shall occur when the soil temperature is above 55° F. No seed shallbe sown during periods of high winds, or when the ground is not in proper condition for seeding(see section 3-02 (G)). Seeding operations for the specified mixes shall occur in the spring timeframe of April 15 through June 30 and in the summer time frame of August 15 through December1. The mixes containing bluegrass and fescue seed must have six weeks to harden off for wintersurvival.2. Sod shall be installed when the ground is not frozen or snow covered and temperatures are lessthan 80° F. It shall not be placed during a period of extended drought.3. Herbaceous ornamental plants shall be planted between May 1 and June 15 or between August15 and December 1.4. Spring planting of woody ornamental plants shall be performed from the time the soil can beeasily worked until June 1, except that evergreen planting shall end on May 15. Oak, hawthornand red maple species will only be planted during this spring planting period. Fall planting willbegin August 15 and will continue until the ground cannot be worked satisfactorily, except thatevergreen planting shall be performed between August 15 and December 1.3-04 MAINTENANCE:A. All plantings shall be maintained by the Contractor for a period of 90 days after preliminary acceptanceby the Owner or his/her representative. Maintenance shall include but is not limited to: mowing andedging turf, pulling weeds, watering turf areas and plant material plus annual flower maintenance. TheContractor will reset settled plants to proper grade and position. Dead material will be removed. Stakesand guy wires will be tightened and repaired as required.3-04 ACCEPTANCE:A. All plant material (excluding annual color), shall be warranteed for one (1) year after the end of the 90day maintenance period. The end of the maintenance period is marked by the final acceptance of theContractor's work by the Owner or his/her representative.3-06 SITE CLEAN-UP:A. The Contractor shall protect the property of the Owner and the work of other contractors. TheContractor shall also be directly responsible for all damage caused by the activities and for the dailyremoval of all trash and debris from his/her work area to the satisfaction of the landscape architect .GENERAL PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS:PROJ. MGR.:DRAWN BY:DATE:SCALE:OFSHEETPROJ. ASSOC.:DATE REVISIONS DRAWN BY TMTM MCHENRY SENIOR APARTMENTS CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATIONS118   0,'32,17522)+(,*+7 ),567)/225 6(&21')/225 7+,5')/225 522)%($5,1*(;7(5,25(/(9$7,21.(<127(66+,1*/(522)5,'*(9(17522))$6&,$[35(),1,6+('$/80,18075,035(),10(7$/*877(5$1''2:163287:,7+63/$6+%/2&.6$7*5$'(&20326,7(75,0%2$5'[&20326,7(75,0%2$5'[&20326,7(75,0%2$5'[+25,=217$/&20326,7(6,',1*(;32685(,167$//02817,1*%/2&.6)25$//3(1(75$7,216,16,',1*3(1(75$7,1*,7(072%()$&725<),1,6+('(;3$16,21-2,17$76721(%5,&.9(1((5$7 0$;2&&(17(5%(7:((123(1,1*6:+(5(/2&$7('&$676721(+($'(5&$676721(6,//%5,&.9(1((5:,1'2:(1(5*<67$59,1</81,7[&2/801&29(521[%/2&.,1**8$5'5$,/#6(&21' 7+,5')/225%$/&21,(6*8$5'5$,/#),567)/225%$/&21,(6(;7(5,25/,*+7),;785(&21'(16(5*$60(7(5(/(&75,&$/0(7(5[&20326,7(75,0%2$5'21[&20326,7(%2$5':,7+35(),1,6+('$/80,180&23,1*&20326,7(%2$5'29(5:$//6+($7+,1*21678')5$0,1*$//-2,1766+$//%(6($/(':,7+3((/$1'67,&.)/$6+,1*+25,=217$/&20326,7(6,',1*(;32685(,167$//02817,1*%/2&.6)25$//3(1(75$7,216,16,',1*3$,173(1(75$7,1*,7(0720$7&+6,',1*:22'%$/&21<:,7+[&20326,7(75,0%2$5'21[&20326,7(%2$5')$6&,$'225.12;%2;,167$//3(5',5(&7,21)520/2&$/),5(0$56+$//522)/289(5(/(9$7256+$)7%(<21'$/80,18062)),7),5('(3$570(17&211(&7,21  0,'32,17522)+(,*+7 ),567)/225 6(&21')/225 7+,5')/225 522)%($5,1*  0,'32,17522)+(,*+7 ),567)/225 6(&21')/225 7+,5')/225 522)%($5,1*  0,'32,17522)+(,*+7 ),567)/225 6(&21')/225 7+,5')/225 522)%($5,1*3URMHFW3 5( / ,0,1$5<127  )25 &216 7 58& 7 ,21'DWH$33(;7(5,25(/(9$7,2160&+(15<6(1,25&200216 %($5'(9(/230(17 0&+(15<,//,12,6  1257+(/(9$7,21  :(67(/(9$7,21  ($67(/(9$7,21  6287+(/(9$7,21119 120 121 122 SStaff Report for the City of McHenry Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Comments The following comments and conclusions are based upon staff analysis and review prior to this hearing and are to be considered viable unless evidence is established to the contrary. Staff may have additional comments based upon the testimony presented during the public hearing. BACKGROUND & REQUEST SUMMARY The petitioner, Bear Development, LLC (Applicant), is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment from C-3 Community Commercial District to RM-2 High-Density Multifamily Residential District to construct a 3- story, 40-unit, age and income restricted senior housing development on the undeveloped parcel located on the southeast corner of Knox Drive and Municipal Drive. To accommodate the request, the petitioner is also seeking approval of several zoning variations: 1. Zoning Variation to allow 61 parking spaces in lieu of the 94 spaces required. 2. Zoning Variation to allow relief from Recreational Space requirements in the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. 3. Any other zoning variations necessary to accommodate the proposed development. The development will also need to seek approval from the City Council for a variation from the Building Code regarding the 75% brick requirement which is not reviewed by P&Z. However, staff believes feedback regarding the request would be valuable to City Council members. CITY OF MCHENRY ORDINANCES • The petitioner must meet the Approval Criteria for Zoning Amendments, listed in §11-5-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance. • The petitioner must meet the Approval Criteria for Variances, listed in §11-19-5 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance. STAFF ANALYSIS FUTURE LAND USE MAP RECOMMENDATION The proposed multifamily development is not in conformance with the future land use map recommendation for commercial. The Commission may wish to consider whether the proposed zoning map amendment to accommodate the development is an appropriate response to changing conditions. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OBJECTIVES & POLICIES Overall, staff believes the proposed development is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan objectives and policies. Staff comments italicized. View full list of City Plans at www.cityofmchenry.org/planningdocuments x Land Use, Policy – “Consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to ensure conformity with the Comprehensive Plan on a case-by-case basis.” (p.27) The proposed development is not in conformance with the Future Land Use Map recommendation for commercial. Staff believes placing multifamily housing near commercial uses and services is supportive of creating a more walkable and livable environment. The Commission may wish to consider if the petitioner’s request is an appropriate response as a result of changing conditions. 123 x Land Use, Objective – “Allow a mixture of land uses in appropriate areas to promote responsible growth while providing a high quality of life to the residents.” (p. 27) The subject property is located within walking distance of several commercial and recreational amenities. Locating higher density residential next to commercial areas is supportive of sustainable economic growth for local businesses. The quality of life of the residents of this development will be positively impacted by the adjacent recreational amenities such as Knox Park and the McHenry Recreation Center. x Unique Character, Policy – “Promote high-density residential only in areas where transportation services exist to facilitate the efficient movement from home to work or services for the residents.” (p. 28) The proposed development is locating next to a County and State Highway. There are also a variety of services and amenities near by for the residents of the development including a regional multiuse trail. Staff believes the proposed development is in conformance with promoting high-density residential in areas where transportation services exist. CCURRENT LAND USE & ZONING The subject property is currently zoned C-3 Community Commercial District and is currently vacant. The surrounding land use consists of the VA Outpatient Clinic (east), tree removal business & commercial strip mall (west), McHenry Recreation Center (north), and unincorporated single-family homes (south). Consideration should be taken as to how the proposed development positively or negatively impacts the surrounding properties. See below staff comments regarding various land use considerations. x Traffic. The petitioners submitted a traffic impact analysis that was reviewed by the City’s traffic consultant. The City’s traffic consultant agreed with the findings indicated in the traffic analysis. o Municipal Drive - Left Turn Out. The City’s traffic consultant identified that the left out onto Municipal Drive would not be required if a full access to Knox Drive is added for both the VA and the Senior Living Development. There is also a plat restriction placed by the city when the subdivision was originally plated that would require the Municipal Drive access to be converted to right-in/right-out (RIRO) only. The Staff Plat Review Committee (SPRC) discussed the item - taking into consideration the age and demographic of those serviced by both the VA and the Senior Housing. SPRC ultimately felt that restricting the Municipal Drive access to RIRO may create more problems than solve. In other words, west bound drivers on Municipal Drive would most likely continue to turn left into the site even if the left-in was eliminated. x Location & Amenities. Although few amenities are provided on site, the property is located within walking distance of many other off-site amenities including a handful of dining and convenience shopping/service businesses. Other off-site amenities include the McHenry Recreation Center, regional trail connection and Knox Park. The petitioners will be required to provide a multiuse path connection along Knox Drive that would complete the loop within the existing subdivision. Staff believes the proposed use would be complimentary of all the surrounding properties. x Other Considerations. The request to rezone the property would no longer allow those uses permitted in the C-3 Community Commercial District. Rezoning the property to the RM-2 district would allow different permitted uses such as multiple-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and single- 124 family detached houses. The Commission may also wish to take into consideration the established 1 need for low-income senior housing in McHenry County. SITE PLAN ANALYSIS x Density. The petitioners are proposing 3-story apartment building with a total of 40 dwelling units on 2.53 acres which equates to 15.8 dwelling units per acre. x Parking. The petitioners will need to receive approval of a variation to allow a total of 61 parking spaces in lieu of the required 94 parking spaces. Staff believes the proposed parking is adequate to meet parking demands for the demographic being served by this development. Bedrooms # Parking Req Parking Total 1 30 2 60 2 10 2.33 23.3 Visitor Parking 40 0.25 10 Total 93.3 x Zoning District Space Requirements. The City of McHenry’s Multifamily Zoning Districts are required to provide a total of 73% uncovered space, 45% nonvehicular space, and 5% recreational space. Staff calculated that the site would need an approximate 59’x59’ (3490.25 ft2 ) recreational space to meet this requirement. They currently are proposing a 30’x40’ (1,200 ft2) seating area along the south portion of the building which is approximately 1.59% recreational space. However, the Zoning Ordinance Definition requires a minimum width of 50’x50’ in order to be counted towards this requirement. It may be challenging to add an additional 2290 ft2 (48’x48’) of recreational space elsewhere on the site without interfering with stormwater drainage. However, there may be opportunities in the future once engineering has been completed to add additional seating areas (see detention area site plan analysis). x Detention Area. Staff have been informed that the detention pond may not be necessary but would require an engineer to make this determination. The petitioner desires to wait until they know if they were awarded grants from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) prior to investing in site engineering. The Commission may wish to consider requiring a condition that the petitioners shall work with the Zoning Administrator to add additional outdoor landscaped seating areas if the project is selected by IHDA. Staff have included this condition in the recommended motion. x Zoning District Setback Requirements: The proposed development is in substantial conformance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the RM-2 High-Density Multifamily District. 1 The County funded a market study in 2008 to examine the need for low-income senior housing. The study identified that there are serious challenges for low-income seniors in McHenry County. https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8872/634961812910530000 125 SSTAFF SUMMARY ANALYSIS x The proposed development is not in conformance with the future land use map recommendation for commercial. The commission may wish to consider whether the request is an appropriate response to changing conditions. x Staff believes the proposed number of spaces (1.5/DU) is adequate to service the needs of the development. x A submitted traffic impact analysis confirmed that the city can expect no decrease in the level of service for the intersections identified in the report. Staff is not recommending the full access onto Municipal Drive be altered and remain in place. x The development does not meet the RM-2 Recreational Space requirements (deficit of approximately 2290 ft2 ). Staff is not opposed to the petitioner’s request given there are many off-site amenities located within walking distance of the subject property. x Staff have been informed that the detention pond may not be needed once site engineering has been completed. This may create a new opportunity to add additional outside seating areas/recreation space. Staff have included a condition that the petitioner shall work with the Zoning Administrator to add additional outdoor landscaped seating/recreational space if it is determined the detention pond is not required. If the Planning & Zoning Commission agrees with the petitioner’s request, then two (2) motions are recommended: 1st MOTION: A motion to recommend approval of the petitioner’s request for a zoning map amendment from the C-3 Community Commercial District to the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. AND By making said motion, you agree that the approval criteria for Zoning Amendments have been met as outline in the staff report. Zoning Map Amendment Approval Criteria §11-5-5 A. Compatible With Use Or Zoning of Environs. Staff believes the proposed rezoning of the property is compatible with the surrounding land use. Locating higher density residential within walking distance of convenience commercial shopping and dining experiences provides more sustainable economic growth. The site is also located next to the McHenry Recreation Center and Knox Park and therefore provides additional recreational opportunities within walking distance leading to a greater quality of life for its future residents. B. Supported by Trend of Development Rezoning the property to the RM-2 to allow higher density next to commercial is a trend that is supported in the City. The City approved the most recent Authentix Multifamily Development and Taylor Place Apartments which are both multifamily developments next to or within walking distance of commercial areas. C. Consistent with Comprehensive Plan Objectives. Staff believes the proposed zoning map amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Objectives to support existing commercial businesses by locating higher density residential near a commercial area. The site is also located off a County highway near a IL-31 with adequate transportation infrastructure to accommodate the development. 126 D. Furthers Public Interest The County identified in a 2008 study that low-income senior housing is in very high demand with low supply. Approval of the request inherently would support the community by allowing residents additional housing options to age in place. 2nd MOTION: A motion to recommend approval of the petitioner’s request for the following Zoning Variations: 1. Zoning Variation to allow 61 parking spaces in lieu of the 94 spaces required. 2. Zoning Variation to allow relief from Recreational Space requirements in the RM-2 High Density Multifamily Residential District. 3. Any other zoning variations necessary to accommodate the proposed development. The granting of said variations shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted plans as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 2. In the event engineering determines the existing detention area is adequate to service the development, the Property Owner shall add additional outdoor landscaped seating area(s) onsite equal to 2,300 square feet or to the greatest extent possible as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 3. The Property Owner shall be responsible for the construction of a multiuse path, to specifications found acceptable by the Director of Public Works, along Knox Drive from Municipal Drive to Charles Miller Road. AND by making said motion, you agree that the approval criteria for Variations have been met as outlined in the Staff Report. VARIANCE APPROVAL CRITERIA (§11-19-5). Comments of staff italicized below. A. Special Circumstances Not Found Elsewhere. Staff believes this is a special circumstance because the development is served by low-income seniors which typically own less cars. The site is also within walking distance of several off-site amenities which can provide adequate recreational opportunities for the residents. B. Circumstances Relate to the Property Only. Staff believes that the configuration of the lot makes it challenging for a property owner to meet the underlying zoning district requirements for parking and recreational space while maintaining adequate stormwater detention facilities. Conditions have been placed to expand recreational seating areas should engineering determine there is adequate capacity within the existing stormwater detention facilities in the subdivision. C. Not Resulting From Applicant Action. Staff does not believe the applicant could reasonably provide the total number of parking spaces provided without increasing impervious surface and potentially not meeting the Zoning Ordinance requirements for nonvehicular space. D. Unnecessary Hardship. Staff believes that denial of the request would place an unnecessary hardship on the owner of the property. Increasing the amount of parking spaces would inherently increase impervious surface and decrease green space. This would negatively impact the quality of life of the residents when adequate parking has been provided to service the development. E. Preserves Rights Conferred By District. 127 Staff does not believe that by granting the requested variations that it would confer a special privilege ordinarily denied to others and that other property owners would be granted relief if faced with a similar dilemma. The City has approved parking variations/exceptions for other multifamily developments such as Authentix and Taylor Place. F. Necessary For Use Of Property. Staff believes the petitioner’s request is reasonable given the configuration of the lot and that denial would deprive them of reasonable use and enjoyment of the property. G. Not Alter Local Character. Staff believes the request would not alter the local character and would have a positive impact on property values. Multifamily and commercial uses are complimentary of one another. H. Consistent With Title And Plan. Staff believes the proposed Zoning Variations are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s recommendation to support economic growth. I. Minimum Variance Recommended. Staff believes it is the minimum variance necessary to provide the applicant with reasonable use and enjoyment of the property. 128 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 5 of 20 File Number PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION Planning and Zoning Commission City of McHenry 333 South Green Street à McHenry, IL 60050 à Tel: (815) 363-2170 à Fax: (815) 363-2173 1. Name of Applicant Tel Address Fax Email ______________________________________________________ 2. Name of Property Owner Tel (If other than Applicant) Address Fax Email ______________________________________________________ 3. Name of Engineer Tel (If represented) Address Fax Email ______________________________________________________ 4. Name of Attorney Tel (If represented) Address Fax Email ______________________________________________________ 5. Common Address or Location of Property 6. Requested Action(s) (check all that apply) Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Zoning Variance – Minor (Residential) Conditional Use Permit Zoning Text Amendment Zoning Variance (Non-residential) Use Variance FORM A Bear Development, LLC - Adam Templer 312-405-3277 4011 80th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142 Adam@BearREG.com Charles Miller Road, LLC - Adam Templer 312-405-3277 4011 80th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142 Adam@BearREG.com Manhard Consulting - Zach Steele 737-295-3401 1120 S Capital of Tx Hwy, Building 1, Suite 210, Austin, TX 78746 zsteele@manhard.com Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen - Andrew Massmann 312-491-4433 425 S. Financial Place, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60605 amassmann@att-law.com PIN: 14-02-177-004 & 14-02-177-005 NE Corner of Bank Dr. & Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL 60050 X 129 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 6 of 20 NARRATIVE Provide a brief description of the Requested Action(s). For example, the operation that requires a Conditional Use Permit, the specific Zoning Variance needed, or the new zoning classification that is requested: Bear Development respectfully requests the rezone of two parcels (PIN: 14-02-177-004 & 14-02-177-005) comprised of roughly 2.28 acres of undeveloped land. The parcels are currently zoned C-3: Community Commercial. We are seeking a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone both parcels to RM-2. In seeking the rezone, Bear Development is proposing a 40-unit senior development with a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. This would be made up of 1 forty-unit building. Onsite amenities would include a community room with kitchen facilities, a fitness center, a management office, and ample surface parking. No variances from the RM-2 zoning regulations are requested. 130 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 7 of 20 7. Current Use of Property 8. Current Zoning Classification of Property, Including Variances or Conditional Uses (Interactive Zoning Map) 9. Current Zoning Classification and Land Use of Adjoining Properties (Interactive Zoning Map) North: South: East: West: 10. Required Attachments (check all items submitted) Please refer to the Public Hearing Requirements Checklist to determine the required attachments. 1. Application Fee (amount) $ 2. Narrative Description of Request 3. FORM A – Public Hearing Application 4. FORM B – Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Application 5. FORM C – Conditional Use Application 6. FORM D – Zoning Variance Application 7. FORM E – Use Variance Application 8. Proof of Ownership and/or Written Consent from Property Owner in the Form of an Affidavit 9. Plat of Survey with Legal Description 10. List of Owners of all Adjoining Properties 11. Public Hearing Notice 12. Sign (Provided by the City) 13. Site Plan 14. Landscape Plan 15. Architectural Rendering of Building Elevations 16. Performance Standards Certification 17. Traffic Analysis 18. School Impact Analysis Property is currently flat vacant land C-3: Community Commercial RS-1: Low-Density Single Family Residential - City Zoning Code - McHenry Recreation Center R1: Single Family Residential - County of McHenry Zoning Code - Single Family Homes C-3: Community Commercial - City of McHenry Zoning Code - VA McHenry Building C-5: Highway Commercial - City of McHenry Zoning Code - Retail & Commercial X 950 X X X X X X X X X 131 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 8 of 20 11. Disclosure of Interest The party signing the application shall be considered the Applicant. The Applicant must be the owner or trustee of record, trust beneficiary, lessee, contract purchaser, or option holder of the subject property or his or her agent or nominee. Applicant is Not Owner If the Applicant is not the owner of record of the subject property, the application shall disclose the legal capacity of the Applicant and the full name, address, and telephone number of the owner(s). In addition, an affidavit of the owners(s) shall be filed with the application stating that the Applicant has the authority from the owners(s) to make the application. Applicant or Owner is Corporation or Partnership If the Applicant, owner, contract purchaser, option holder, or any beneficiary of a land trust is a corporation or partnership, the application shall disclose the name and address of the corporation’s officers, directors, and registered agents, or the partnership’s general partners and those shareholders or limited partners owning in excess of five percent of the outstanding stock or interest in the corporation or interest shared by the limited partners. Applicant or Owner is a land Trust If the Applicant or owner is a land trust or other trust or trustee thereof, the full name, address, telephone number, and extent of interest of each beneficiary shall be disclosed in the application. 12. Certification I hereby certify that I am aware of all code requirements of the City of McHenry that relate to this property and that the proposed use or development described in this application shall comply with all such codes. I hereby request that a public hearing to consider this application be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission, and thereafter that a recommendation be forwarded to the City Council for the adoption of an ordinance(s) granting the requested action(s), including any modifications to this application or conditions of approval recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals or City Council. Signature of Applicant(s) Print Name and Designation of Applicant(s) Stephen R. Mills 132 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 1 of 2 FORM B File Number ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) Planning and Zoning Commission City of McHenry 333 South Green Street à McHenry, IL 60050 à Tel: (815) 363-2170 à Fax: (815) 363-2173 Table 33 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance provides that in recommending approval of a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning), the Planning and Zoning Commission shall transmit to the City Council written findings that all of the conditions listed below apply to the requested action. Please respond to each of these conditions as it relates to your request. 1. Compatible with Use or Zoning of Environs The proposed use(s) or the uses permitted under the proposed zoning classification are compatible with existing uses or existing zoning of property in the environs. The proposed use is a 40 unit senior apartment building which is a permitted use in the requested zoning classification RM-2: High Density Multi-Family. RM-2 is compatible and complimentary of the existing zoning of properties in the environs. North of the site is zoned RS-1: Low-Density Single Family Residential and the use is a McHenry Recreation Center, an excellent amenity to the senior residents. South is zoned R1: Single Family Residential and contains several single family homes. East is zoned C- 3: Community Commercial and is the Veteran’s Health Clinic. West is zoned C-5: Highway Commercial and has retail / food establishments. All the establishments North, East, and West could benefit from this development, and the residents of the new development would benefit from easy access to these amenities. 2. Supported by Trend of Development The trend of development in the general area since the original zoning of the affected property was established supports the proposed use(s) or zoning classification. The area would benefit from a multifamily senior development on the proposed site. The trend of development has been an increase in local amenities such as: McHenry Hospital, McHenry Savings Bank, Brunch Café-McHenry, Antioch Pizza Shop, and Great Clips in the proposed area. This development would provide a consumer base for the amenities and add to the already existing resident base to the South of the site. 3. Consistent with Comprehensive Plan Objectives The proposed use(s) or zoning classification is in harmony with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan of the City as viewed in light of any changed conditions since the adoption of the Plan. The proposed senior development would provide affordable housing for residents ages 62 and older. The City of McHenry Comprehensive Plan (Plan) mentions that those ages 65-74 make up 15.1% of the population (pg.11). This development will provide affordable housing options for the aging demographic. The Plan, also mentions that homes should be built using “green” concepts and equipped with appliances 133 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 2 of 2 that conserve energy (pg.47). This development plans to pursue an Enterprise Green certificate in addition to an Enterprise Green Plus certificate to create an efficient, renewable energy building. In addition, the Plan states that the City of McHenry welcomes all socioeconomic status and wants to encourage affordable housing to be available in all communities (pg. 46). This development will provide an affordable option for residents in the area. Furthermore, the Plan mentions that it would like to identify locations for compatible infill housing to replace vacant or underutilized sites in existing neighborhoods (pg. 49). The proposed development will utilize the site and build on the assets established by the existing community. 4. Furthers Public Interest The proposed use(s) or zoning classification promotes the public interest and not solely the interest of the applicant. This rezone will allow the creation of new affordable senior housing options to a community where 15.1% of the resident population is 65-74 years old. It will help build off the existing neighborhood assets and allow residents to enjoy the surrounding amenities the neighborhood has to offer. 134 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 1 of 5 FORM D File Number ZONING VARIANCE Planning and Zoning Commission City of McHenry 333 South Green Street à McHenry, IL 60050 à Tel: (815) 363-2170 à Fax: (815) 363-2173 Table 32 of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance provides that in recommending approval or conditional approval of a variance, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall transmit to the City Council written findings that all of the conditions listed below apply to the requested action. Please respond to each of these conditions as it relates to your request. Overview: We respectfully request a zoning variance on three items for the proposed McHenry Senior Commons development: 1) Parking: We propose 61 spaces in lieu of the required 83.3 spaces (11-12-4: Table 3, Required Parking Spaces for Residential and Lodging Uses) 2) RM-2 Space Requirements: We propose 1.5% of total space dedicated for recreational use instead of 5% (11-8D-1: Table 1, Residential Districts Requirements) 3) Building Elevations: We propose approximately 30% of the proposed exterior materials to be brick façade instead of 75% (10-1-13: Exterior Wall Materials) 1. Special Circumstances Not Found Elsewhere Special circumstances exist that are particular to the property for which the variance is sought and that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district; and these circumstances are not of so general or recurrent a nature as to make it reasonably practical to provide a general regulation to cover them. McHenry Senior Commons will be an age restricted building, where all tenants will be 62+. As such we have sized the parking lot to accommodate this population based on several similar developments Bear Development owns, where 1.5 parking spaces per unit is more than adequate to serve the property. Regarding the space for recreational use, the development will include an outdoor patio with benches and tables as well as an 8” wide muti-use pedestrian path along Bank Drive. We find these amenities to be best suited for our resident population. 2. Circumstances Relate to Property Only Since a variance will affect the character of its surroundings long after a property changes hands, the special circumstances referenced herein relate only to the physical character of the land or building(s) for which a variance is sought, such as dimensions, topography, or soil conditions; and they do not concern 135 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 2 of 5 any business or activity the present or prospective owner or tenant carries on or seeks to carry on therein, or to the personal, business or financial circumstances of such owner or tenant or any other party with interest in the property. The proposed variances will only affect the physical character of the land and new building and will not negatively impact the character of the surrounding properties, business activity of the present, or financial circumstances of any owner. 3. Not Resulting from Applicant Action The special circumstances that are the basis for a variance have not resulted from any act of the applicant or of any other party with interest in the property. Special circumstances that are the basis for the variance have not resulted from any act of the applicant or any party with interest in the property. 4. Unnecessary Hardship The strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in unnecessary and undue hardship upon the applicant, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience. . McHenry Senior Commons will be an age restricted and income restricted development. In order to provide below market rate rents, Bear Development as applied for competitive tax credits via the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). IHDA applies maximum construction cost limits, and the building as proposed will meet this requirement based on the building being construction 30% of masonry and 70% of composite siding. The composite siding would either an LP Smart Side or James Hardie product, which comes with a 50 year warranty and is a long term, high quality product. Strict application of the Code 10-1-13 would lead to a financial infeasible development. 5. Preserves Rights Conferred by District A variance is necessary for the applicant to preserve and enjoy a substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same zoning district, and does not confer a special privilege ordinarily denied to other properties in the district. A variance is essential to preserving and enjoying a substantial property right and will not provide a special privilege that other properties are denied. 6. Necessary for Use of Property The granting of a variance is necessary not because it will increase the applicant’s economic return, although it may have this effect, but because without a variance the applicant will be deprived of any reasonable use or enjoyment of the property. A variance is necessary for the reasonable use and enjoyment of the property. Without a variance, the development would be financially infeasible, as explained in response to question 4, depriving all 136 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 3 of 5 enjoyment from the potential development for all potential residents and neighboring properties.. 7. Not Alter Local Character The granting of a variance will not alter the essential character of the locality nor substantially impair environmental quality, property values, or public safety or welfare in the vicinity. Granting a variance will not alter the essential character or the locality or impair environmental quality, property value, or public safety / welfare. A variance will make this development possible which would result in an enhancement of the character of the locality, environmental quality, property value, and public safety by creating attractive, energy efficient new construction development that will be complimentary to the surrounding neighborhood. This would be an asset to the neighborhood. 8. Consistent with Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan of the City, as viewed in light of any changes conditions since their adoption. The proposed use is a 40-unit senior apartment building which is a permitted use in the requested zoning classification RM-2: High Density Multi-Family. RM-2 is compatible and complimentary of the existing zoning of properties in the environs. The proposed senior development would provide affordable housing for residents ages 62 and older. The City of McHenry Comprehensive Plan (Plan) mentions that those ages 65+ make up 15.1% of the population (pg.11). This development will provide affordable housing options for the aging demographic. The Plan also mentions that homes should be built using “green” concepts and equipped with appliances that conserve energy (pg.47). This development plans to pursue an Enterprise Green certificate in addition to an Enterprise Green Plus certificate to create a near Net Zero building. In addition, the Plan states that the City of McHenry welcomes all socioeconomic status and wants to encourage affordable housing to be available in all communities (pg. 46). This development will provide an affordable option for residents ages 62+ in the area. Furthermore, the Plan mentions that it would like to identify locations for 137 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 4 of 5 compatible infill housing to replace vacant or underutilized sites in existing neighborhoods (pg. 49). The proposed development will utilize the currently undevelopment site and build on the assets established by the existing community, such as the nearby recreation center, aquatic center, and park. 9. Minimum Variance Required The variance requested is the minimum required to provide the applicant with reasonable use and enjoyment of the property. Correct, this variance request is the minimum required in order to render this project feasible and provide the applicant with reasonable use. Without a variance, the proposed development would be infeasible depriving all use and enjoyment from the property. 138 Public Hearing Application Packet Page 5 of 5 139 140 141 Department of Community & Economic Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FOR: April 5, 2022 City Council meeting FROM: Cody Sheriff, City Planner RE: Ordinance Granting Various Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance 1. Unapproved Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 2. Ordinance Granting Various Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: City staff are requesting approval of text amendments for the adoption of a Planned Unit Development Ordinance and updating public hearing mailing requirements from Certified Mailing to First Class Mail. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the request on March 16, 2022. The Commission was in favor of the request and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the text amendments. BACKGROUND: City staff presented to City Council in March regarding the retirement of the IDD District and adoption of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Ordinance. Staff originally planned to proceed with the full retirement of the IDD Ordinance including the rezoning of IDD properties. After discussing the item again internally, staff felt that rezoning IDD properties was not required for the adoption of the PUD Ordinance. The Community Development Department is planning to budget for a comprehensive rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance that will take place sometime at the end of the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan expected to begin next year. The new Zoning Ordinance would likely involve zoning district consolidation and rezoning of certain properties – including those zoned IDD. To avoid creating more stress on existing property owners than what is necessary, staff decided it was best to wait until the adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance to fully retire the IDD Ordinance. If the City Council concurs, it is recommended the attached Ordinance Granting Various Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance be approved (City Council Vote -Simple Majority). 142 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 1 Unapproved Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes dated 3/16/2022 City of McHenry File No. Z-2022-03 Various Zoning Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance Chairwoman Rockweiler called the hearing to order at 8:28 p.m. regarding File No Z-2022-03 PUD Ordinance & Text Amendments to Noticing Requirements. Chairwoman Rockweiler confirmed all legal posting requirements have been met. Planner Sheriff stated Staff is in the process of replacing the Integrated Design District (IDD) Ordinance with a traditional Planned Unit Development (PUD) Ordinance. Both types of zoning tools provide a comprehensive development plan for a parcel which usually varies substantia lly from the traditional zoning and subdivision control ordinances. The difference is that an IDD development rezones a property and ties it to the approved plans. This can become problematic when a developer receives approval of an IDD development but fai ls to close on the property. Property owners would then need to rezone the property back to its original zoning district classification. The City has approved two IDD developments which include the Authentix at McHenry Subdivision, and the Oaks at Irish Prairie. Approval of the request would not impact existing developments and they would be allowed to continue as approved. Staff is also requesting text amendments to change the mailing requirement for public hearing notices from certified mail to First Class mail in the noticing requirement based on feedback received from City Council and changes in consumer preferences. Staff originally planned to proceed with the full retirement of the IDD Ordinance including the rezoning of IDD properties. After a discussing the item again internally, staff felt that rezoning IDD properties was not required for the adoption of the PUD Ordinance. The Community Development Department is planning to budget for a comprehensive rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance that will take place sometime at the end of the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan expected to begin next year. The new Zoning Ordinance would likely involve zoning district consolidation and rezoning of certain properties – including those zoned IDD. To avoid creating more stress on existing property owners than what is necessary, staff decided it was best to wait until the adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance to fully retired the IDD Ordinance. Procedurally, a PUD development only goes through 3 meetings at most. This is in a large part due to the fact the only process involved in final plan approval is making sure it matches the Preliminary Plan. A City can only deny a Final PUD Plan if it doesn’t substantially match the Preliminary PUD Plan. Many cities have opted to instead just have the item go straight to City Council for Final Plan Approval. A comparison chart for IDD vs PUD was presented. Many other aspects of the PUD compared to the IDD are similar in their intent for regulating planned 143 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 2 developments. Draft text was given to the Commission to review that was modeled after South Elgin’s PUD Ordinance. Staff also provided links to Crystal Lake and Woodstock examples of PUD Ordinances for the Commission to review. Planner Sheriff stated if the Planning & Zoning Commission is in favor of adopting the proposed text amendments then approval of a motion as presented in the Staff Report was recommended. Chairwoman Rockweiler invited questions and/or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions from any of the Commissioners. Chairwoman Rockweiler invited questions and/or comments from the Public. There were no comments from the public. Chairwoman Rockweiler closed the public comment portion of the hearing at 8:32 p.m. Motion by Bremer seconded by Smale with regard to File No. Z-2022-03, to recommend approval of the City’s request for zoning text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Davis, Lehman, Riley, Rockweiler, Smale, and Sobotta. 0-nay; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. Chairwoman Rockweiler closed the hearing regarding File No. Z-2022-03 at 8:33 p.m. 144 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 3 ORDINANCE NO 22- ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIOUS TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MCHENRY ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City’s home rul e powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, a petition has been filed by the City of McHenry requesting approval of text amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance ; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 16, 2022 in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute, and as a result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission did unanimously recommend to the City Council the granting of the requested text amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the request is consistent with the objectives of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to protect the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That “Chapter 20: Appendices” of Title 11 – Land Use Regulations is hereby amended to be recodified to “Chapter 21: Appendices”. SECTION 2: That “Chapter 20: Planned Unit Developments” attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, is hereby adopted in its entirety and inserted before “Chapter 21: Appendices in Title 11 – Land Use Regulations”. SECTION 3: That various sections of the Title 11 – Land Use Regulations are hereby amended as follows: “CHAPTER 3: DEFINITIONS <insert> Planned Unit Development: A distinct category of conditional use permit intended to allow flexibility in the application of the standards of this Ordinance. Planned Unit Developments are intended for significant development 145 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 4 proposals that provide amenities to the community which are not re quired from conventional development applications. 11-6-7: One Principal Building Per Lot Except within Integrated Design Districts, Planned Unit Developments, and the Health Care District, no more than one principal building or use shall be permitted on any lot in any zoning district. 11-8D-2: TABLE 2; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS: Group B: Conditional Uses in all Residential Districts: <insert> Planned Unit Development 11-9-7: TABLE 2; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Group B: Conditional Uses in all Commercial Districts: <insert> Planned Unit Development 11-10G-4: CONDITIONAL USES: <insert> Planned Unit Development 11-10H-2: TABLE 2; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES: Group B: Conditional Uses in All Office Districts: <insert> Planned Unit Development Group D: Additional conditional uses in O -2 District: <insert> Planned Unit Development Group F: Conditional uses in I-1 Industrial District: <insert> Planned Unit Development Group H: Conditional uses in a Business Park District: <insert> Planned Unit Development 146 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 5 11-4-1: Applicability H. Planned Unit Development – Preliminary Plans; I. Planned Unit Development – Final Plans; 11-4-3(C)3: Planning & Zoning Commission Action Conditional uses, including Integrated Design District preliminary and final plans, and Planned Unit Development preliminary and final plans 11-4-3(I)3: City Council Action In the case of a Conditional Use Permit, Integrated Design District, Planned Unit Development, or Variance, the Council may make its approval subject to any conditions or restrictions it finds necessary to assure compatibility with the vicinity of the subject property. The Council may also set time limits within which such conditions or restrictions must be complied with.” SECTION 4: That Section 11-4-6B(2)c of Title 11 – Land Use Regulations is hereby amended as follows: “The written notice shall be delivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, or made via First Class mail, not more than thirty (30) nor less than fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled date of the public hearing.” SECTION 5: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of the corporate authorities of the Cit y of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. Passed this 5th day of April, 2022. Ayes Nays Absent Abstain Alderman Devine _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Glab _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Harding _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Strach _____ _____ _____ _____ 147 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 6 Alderwoman Miller _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Santi _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman McClatchey _____ _____ _____ _____ ______________________ ________________________ Wayne Jett, Mayor Trisha Ramel, City Clerk 148 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 7 Exhibit A Chapter 20: Planned Unit Developments 149 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 8 Title 11, Chapter 20: Planned Unit Developments • §11-20-1 Purpose. Planned unit developments are a distinct category of conditional use permits intended to allow flexibility in the application of the standards of this Ordinance for significant development proposals that provide amenities to the community beyond those required of conventional development applications. The planned unit development process seeks to achieve the following specific purposes: A. Encourage creativity, flexibility, sustainability, and environmental sensitivity in the development of land and the design of structures. B. Provide for the efficient use of land to facilitate a more effective arrangement of land uses, structures, utilities, circulation systems, parking, and other facilities. C. Facilitate development that is consistent with City land use policies, particularly in areas designated for potential redevelopment. D. Encourage development that preserves and enhances the natural features , environmental resources, watercourses, and topography of the site. E. Facilitate the provision of public and private open space, recreational facilities, and other amenities that will enhance the character of the site. • 11-20-2 Applicability. A. Conditional Use Permit Standards. A planned unit development shall be granted in accordance with the procedures, standards, and requirements of this Section, Title 11 - Chapter 6: District Regulations, and Title 11 - Chapter 5 Conditional Uses. The Ordinance granting or amending the planned unit development as a conditional use may depart or deviate from the standards, and requirements of this Ordinance. B. Zoning District Exceptions. Planned unit developments are subject to the regulations of the zoning district in which they are located, unless exceptions from these regulations are approved by the City Council and found to be in accordance with §11-20-5 (Standards for Planned Unit Developments). C. Subdivision Plats and Building Permits. When applied for separately, approval of a planned unit development is required prior to approval of a subdivision plat in accordance with Title 12 – Chapter 3: Application Requirements, Forms and Fees. However, a planned unit development and a subdivision plat may be applied for and approved concurrently as determined by the Zoning Administrator. D. Existing Integrated Design District Developments Made Lawful . All Integrated Design District (IDD) Developments approved prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall be considered Planned Unit Developments and remain lawful. 150 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 9 IDD Developments shall be allowed to be reestablished so long as the development remains in compliance with the approved IDD Ordinance and associated plans. E. Pending Integrated Design District Development Applications . If an application for an Integrated Design District Development has been applied for prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, then said application shall follow the most applicable planned unit development procedure outlined in §11-20-3 (Procedure) as determined by the Zoning Administrator. • 11-20-3 Procedure. An application for a planned unit development shall follow a four - step procedure, which includes a pre-application consultation, an optional concept plan consultation, a preliminary plan, and a final plan. The applicant may submit concurrent applications for the preliminary plan and final plan, in which case the preliminary plan and the final plan shall be comprised of the same document in accordance with §11-20- 3D (Final Plan). Requests for concurrent review of applications for preliminary and final plan shall be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator who may approve or deny the request based on the scope of the project. A. Pre-Application Consultation. The purpose of the pre-application consultation is to allow the applicant to receive advice and assistance from the Zoning Administrator and appropriate City staff prior to preparation of the optional concept plan or preliminary plan. 1) Action by the Zoning Administrator. a) Prior to filing a formal application for a planned unit development, the applicant shall arrange a pre-application consultation with the Zoning Administrator to discuss the proposed planned unit development. b) The Zoning Administrator and appropriate City staff shall meet with the applicant to discuss the proposed planned unit development and the requirements for a planned unit development application. c) The Zoning Administrator shall provide advice and assistance to the applicant after determining the nature of the exceptions required from this Ordinance and whether the proposal is consistent with the intent of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan and the other land use policies of the City. d) Any advice and assistance provided by the Zoning Administrator and City staff shall not be binding upon the City Council or 151 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 10 Planning and Zoning Commission with respect to the formal planned unit development application. B. Optional Concept Plan Consultation. The purpose of the optional concept plan consultation is to allow the applicant to obtain information and guidance from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council prior to preparation of the preliminary plan. 1) Action by the Planning and Zoning Commission. a) Prior to filing a formal application for a planned unit development, the applicant may arrange a concept plan consultation with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the proposed planned unit development. b) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall meet with the applicant to discuss the proposed planned unit development and the requirements for a planned unit development application. c) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall provide information and guidance to the applicant after determining the nature of the exceptions required from this Ordinance and whether the proposal is consistent with the intent of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan and the other land use policies of the City. d) Any views expressed by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be deemed to be advisory and only the individual views of the member expressing them. The views expressed shall not prejudice any rights of the applicant or obligate the Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend approval or denial of any formal application. 2) Action by the City Council. a) Following a meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss a proposed planned unit development, the applicant may also arrange a concept plan consultation with the City Council to discuss the proposed planned unit development. b) The City Council shall meet with the applicant to discuss the proposed planned unit development and the requirements for a planned unit development application. c) The City Council shall provide information and guidance to the applicant after determining the nature of the exceptions required from this Ordinance and whether the proposal is consistent with 152 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 11 the intent of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan and the other land use policies of the City. d) Any views expressed by the City Council during concept plan consultation shall be deemed to be preliminary and only the individual views of the member expressing them. The views expressed shall not prejudice any rights of the applicant or obligate the City Council, or any member of it, to recommend approval or denial of any formal application. C. Preliminary Plan. The purpose of the preliminary plan is to allow the applicant to obtain a preliminary recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and preliminary approval from the City Council prior to preparation of the final plan. 1) Action by the Zoning Admini strator. a) Applications for a preliminary plan for a planned unit development and a conditional use permit shall be filed concurrently with the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Title 11-Chapter 4: Filing Procedures and the requirements for a planned unit development application. Applications shall not be filed prior to completion of the pre-application consultation. b) Upon the Zoning Administrator's determination that the application is complete, according to applicable requirements and City policies, the Zoning Administrator shall prepare a report for the Planning and Zoning Commission based upon the standards of §11-20-5 (Standards for Planned Unit Developments), §11-15-5 (Approval Criteria for Conditional Use Permits) and schedule the application for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2) Action by the Planning and Zoning Commission. a) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall conduct a public hearing on a proposed preliminary plan for a planned unit development and a conditional use permit in accordance with §11-4-3F (Public Hearing) within 60 days after receipt of a complete application. The 60-day period may be extended with the written consent of the applicant. Notice for the public hearing shall be in accordance with §11-4-6 (Public Notice). 153 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 12 b) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall evaluate the application based upon the Zoning Administrator's report, the evidence presented at the public hearing, and the standards of §11-20-5 (Standards for Planned Unit Developments) and §11-15- 5 (Approval Criteria for Conditional Uses). c) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the application. i. In recommending approval of a preliminary plan for a planned unit development and a conditional use permit, the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend conditions upon the establishment, location, construction, maintenance, and operation of the planned unit development and the conditional use as deemed necessary to protect the public interest. ii. In recommending approval of a preliminary plan for a planned unit development and a conditional use permit, the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend guarantees from the permittee as deemed necessary to assure compliance with the stipulated conditions of approval. d) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall forward its recommendation to the City Council within 30 days after the close of the public hearing. 3) Action by the City Council. a) The City Council shall consider the application within 60 days after receiving the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The 60-day period may be extended with the written consent of the applicant. b) The City Council shall evaluate the application based upon the Zoning Administrator's report, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the evidence presented at the public hearing, and the standards of §11-20-5 (Standards for Planned Unit Developments) and §11-15-5 (Approval Criteria for Conditional Uses). c) The City Council shall take action in the form of approval, approval with conditions, denial, or referral of the application back to the 154 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 13 Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration. In approving a preliminary plan for a planned unit development and a conditional use permit, the City Council may: i. Identify conditions upon the establishment, location, construction, maintenance, and operation of the planned unit development and the conditional use as deemed necessary to protect the public interest, to be imposed at such time as final plan approval of the planned unit development is granted. ii. Require guarantees from the permittee as deemed necessary to assure compliance with the stipulated conditions. d) Following approval of a preliminary plan for a planned unit development and a conditional use permit, the applicant shall be entitled to submit a final plan for the planned unit development. D. Final Plan. The purpose of the final plan is to allow the applicant to obtain final approval of the planned unit development from the City Council. 1) Action by the Zoning Administrator. a) Applications for a final plan for a planned unit development shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Title 11 - Chapter 4: Filing Procedures and the requirements for a planned unit development application. Applications shall be filed within one year after approval of the preliminary plan. b) Upon the Zoning Administrator's determination that the application is complete, according to applicable requirements and City policies, the Zoning Administrator shall determine whether the final plan is in conformance with the approved preliminary plan and any conditions and guarantees deemed necessary by the City Council. c) If the final plan is in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary plan, the Zoning Administrator shall prepare a report for the City Council recommending approval of the final plan and schedule the application for consideration by the City Council. d) If the final plan is not in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary plan, the Zoning Administrator shall allow the applicant to revise any parts of the application that are not in 155 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 14 substantial conformance with the preliminary plan prior to preparing the report, and shall allow the applicant to resubmit the application as a final plan in accordance with the requirements of this Section. 2) Action by the City Council. a) The City Council shall consider the application within 30 days after receiving the report of the Zoning Administrator recommending approval of the final plan. The 30-day period may be extended with the written consent of the applicant. b) The City Council shall take action in the form of approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the application. c) Upon approval of the final plan by the City Council, the use of land and the construction or modification of any buildings or structures on the site will be governed by the approved final plan rather than by other provisions of this Ordinance. • 11-20-4 Amendment to Approved Planned Unit Development . A final plan for an approved planned unit development may be amended in accordance with the requirements of this Section. A. Major Amendments. Any change to an approved final plan that substantially affects the essential design, composition, and character of the planned unit development shall be considered a major amendment. Any amendment that is not established as a minor amendment in §11-20-4B (Minor Amendments) shall also be considered a major amendment. The City Council shall make a decision on a request for a major amendment after receiving a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with §11-20-3C (Preliminary Plan). B. Minor Amendments. Any change to an approved final plan that minimally affects the essential design, composition, and character of the planned uni t development shall be considered a minor amendment. The Zoning Administrator shall make a decision on a request for a minor amendment in accordance with §11-20-3C (Preliminary Plan). The Zoning Administrator may determine that the application shall be resubmitted as a major amendment in accordance with §11- 20-4A (Major Amendments). Minor amendments shall include the following: 1) Any change in the proportion of land uses in the development by less than ten percentage points. 156 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 15 2) Any change in the number of off-street parking spaces provided within the development by less than 10%. 3) Any change in the gross floor area of the development by less than 10%. 4) Any change in the building height of the development by less than 10%. 5) Any change in the proportion of the lot coverage of the development by less than ten percentage points. 6) Any change in the location or dimensions of walkways, driveways, streets, parking facilities, and loading facilities within the development by less than five feet. • 11-20-5 Standards for Planned Unit Developments. The City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Administrator shall evaluate applications for planned unit developments with specific written findings based on a balance of both the standards of this Section and the approval criteria for conditional uses in accordance with §11-15-5 (Approval Criteria for Conditional Uses). A. The proposed planned unit development fulfills the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and other land use policies of the City, through an innovative and creative approach to the development of land. B. The proposed planned unit development will provide walkways, driveways, streets, parking facilities, loading facilities, exterior lighting, and traffic control devices that adequately serve the uses within the development, promote improved access to public transportation, and provide for safe motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic to and from the site. C. The proposed planned unit development will provide landscaping and screening that enhances the City's character and livability, improves air and water quality, reduces noise, provides buffers, and facilitates transitions between different types of uses. D. The proposed planned unit development will provide site design and development that is based on sustainable principles to ensure that low impact alternatives are integrated into the proposed project. E. The proposed planned unit development will protect the community's natural environment to the greatest extent practical, including existing natural features, water courses, trees, and native vegetation. F. The proposed planned unit development will be provided with underground installation of utilities when feasible, including electricity, cable, and telephone, as well as appropriate facilities for storm sewers, s tormwater retention, and stormwater detention. 157 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org 16 • 11-20-6 Provision of Community Amenities. Planned unit developments may be granted exceptions from zoning district regulations if the applicant demonstrates that the development will provide amenities to the City that are not required from conventional development applications. The amenities to be considered by the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Administrator shall be appropriate for the scale of the planned unit development and may include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Establishment of community amenities, such as plazas, gardens, public art features, outdoor seating areas, pedestrian facilities, and transit facilities. B. Establishment of open space amenities, such as playing f ields, playgrounds, swimming pools, and fitness facilities. C. Enhancement of the community's natural environment, including existing natural features, water courses, trees, and native vegetation. D. Preservation and enhancement of the community's cultural resou rces and historic places. E. Provision of public infrastructure improvements that exceed the requirements of the planned unit development, such as enhancements to rights -of-way, stormwater management systems, and sewer systems. F. Incorporation of sustainable development techniques, such as meeting the requirements of LEED or LEED-equivalent rating systems. G. Provision of residential dwelling units for affordable housing or senior housing. H. Provision of residential dwelling units with accessible features that exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. • 11-20-7 Expiration of Approved Planned Unit Developments. A. Preliminary Plan Expiration. Preliminary plan approval shall expire and be revoked if a complete application for the final plan has not been filed within one year after approval of the preliminary plan by the City Council. The applicant may extend this one-year period by means of a written request filed with the Zoning Administrator at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the period, which shall be approved by the City Council. B. Final Plan Expiration. Final plan approval shall expire and be revoked if a building permit has not been filed within one year after approval of the final plan by the City Council. The applicant may extend this one-year period by means of a written request filed with the Zoning Administrator at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the period, which shall be approved by the City Council. 158 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FOR: April 5, 2022 City Council Meeting FROM: Cody Sheriff, City Planner RE: Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Fox River Corridor Plan ATT: 1. CMAP Presentation of Fox River Corridor Plan 2. Fox River Corridor Plan 3. Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Fox River Corridor Plan AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) staff are presenting the Fox River Corridor Plan to the City Council for consideration of adoption. BACKGROUND: The City of McHenry, in partnership with the McHenry County Planning & Development Department, applied for and received a grant through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance Program. The plan’s study area spans approximately eight (8) miles from North Chapel Hill Road in Johnsburg to Burton’s Bridge on IL-176. The project took roughly two (2) years to develop and engaged with a variety of key stakeholders which included various government entities. The plan is broken into five topical chapters: 1) Economic Development; 2) Natural Resources, 3) Collaboration, Education, and Engagement; 4) Recreation; and 5) Transportation and Connectivity. Each chapter provides the city and various stakeholder groups with recommendations for achieving the goals of the overall plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of the attached Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Fox River Corridor Plan. 159 2/25/2022 1 Fox River Corridor Plan From Johnsburg to Burtons Bridge City of McHenry – City Council Meeting | March 7, 2022 Multi-jurisdictional plan for the Fox River and its surrounding communities from Johnsburg to Burtons Bridge –Establishes a shared vision and goals for the next 10 to 15 years –Builds on existing plans and initiatives –Identifies actions and potential partners that can help achieve the corridor’s goals –Help set priorities, coordinate decision-making, obtain grants and funding Fox River Corridor Plan 1 2 160 2/25/2022 2 1. Algonquin and Carpentersville (2016) 2. Burtons Bridge to Fox Bluff (2018) Previous planning efforts 1 2 Communities Johnsburg McHenry Holiday Hills Prairie Grove Unincorporated McHenry Co. Key features Downtown McHenry & Riverwalk Moraine Hills State Park Stratton Lock and Dam Fox River Corridor Plan study area IL Route 176 North Chapel  Hill Rd 3 4 161 2/25/2022 3 Project sponsors: McHenry County Department of Planning and Development City of McHenry Department of Economic Development Steering Committee: Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Fox River Ecosystem Partnership Fox River Study Group Fox Water Agency Hermann’s Rest-A-While Illinois DNR Lower Fox River Alliance McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce McHenry County Bicycle Advocates McHenry County Conservation District McHenry-Lake Soil & Water Conservation District Moraine Hills State Park Village of Holiday Hills Village of Johnsburg Visit McHenry County Key stakeholders Project timeline 5 6 162 2/25/2022 4 •Steering Committee •Stakeholder interviews •Public meetings (4) •Visioning workshops (2) •Online surveys + mapping (3) •Project website Community engagement Community outreach Issues and opportunities •Economic development •Flooding and water resources management •Open space and habitat •Recreation •Access and connectivity Looking forward Existing Conditions Report 7 8 163 2/25/2022 5 1.Reduce flood risk and make communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change. 2.Create a clean, healthy river that supports aquatic life and diverse ecosystems. 3.Balance the recreational use and preservation of the Fox River and surrounding ecological assets. 4.Elevate safe and equitable use of the river. 5.Establish a more connected Corridor with access to the river for all. 6.Promote education and environmental stewardship. 7.Strengthen the vibrancy and economic prospects of riverfront communities. 8.Foster collaboration to uphold the Corridor for future generations. Plan goals •County and local future land use goals •Regional and county green infrastructure plans •Existing and future bikeways •Improvement opportunities Framework plan 9 10 164 2/25/2022 6 Economic Development Natural Resources Collaboration, Education, and Engagement Recreation Transportation and Connectivity Plan recommendation areas Recommendations 1. Continue to invest in public open space and downtown redevelopment 2. Support resilient and ecologically sensitive development 3. Market the Fox River as a destination for tourism and recreation Economic development Source: Robin F. Pendergrast Inc. The Fox River Corridor will achieve a vibrant local economy anchored by recreation, ecologically sensitive development, and a clean healthy river for everyone to enjoy. 11 12 165 2/25/2022 7 Recommendations 1. Increase the resilience of flood-prone communities 2. Improve and protect water quality 3. Enhance diverse ecosystems Natural resources Recommendations 1. Support regional and bi-state efforts to address riverine flooding and sedimentation 2. Maintain river capacity through increased coordination and collaboration 3. Educate and engage the public as stewards of the Corridor 4. Collaborate across jurisdictions and with stakeholder groups Collaboration, education, and engagement 13 14 166 2/25/2022 8 Recommendations 1. Enhance river access and amenities 2. Improve safety for all river users Recreation Source: Shaw Local News Network, 2018 Transportation and connectivity Recommendations 1. Expand bicycle and pedestrian network 2. Improve transportation infrastructure and safety 3. Invest in walkability 4. Diversify transportation options 15 16 167 2/25/2022 9 Cody Sheriff, City of McHenry csheriff@cityofmchenry.org 815-363-2181 Renee Hanlon, McHenry County RWHanlon@mchenrycountyil.gov 815-334-4555 Kelsey Pudlock, CMAP Project Manager kpudlock@cmap.illinois.gov 312-386-8631 Thank you! 17 168 DRAFT December 2021 Fox River Corridor Plan from Johnsburg to Burtons Bridge 169 Unless otherwise specified, all photos are by CMAP staff. Acknowledgments Funding Acknowledgment This project was supported through the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program, which is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Chicago Community Trust. McHenry County, City of McHenry, and CMAP would like to thank these funders for their support for this project. Special thanks to: McHenry County Department of Planning and Development City of McHenry Economic Development Department Project Steering Committee Pamela Althoff, McHenry County Board Kay Rial Bates, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, McHenry County Board Wayne D. Blake, Fox Water Agency Board Paul Bruett, McHenry County Conservation District Jaki Berggren, Visit McHenry County Spring Duffey, McHenry-Lake Soil and Water Conservation District Doreen Dzialo, Village of Holiday Hills Mike Krcmar, Hermann’s Rest A While Joseph Keller, Fox Waterway Agency Ted Penesis, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Nancy Schietzelt, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Jacob Shurpit, IDNR Moraine Hills State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area Cynthia Skrukrud, Fox River Study Group and Sierra Club Michael Sobotta, City of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission Claudette Sofiakis, Village of Johnsburg Shawn Strach, City of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission Randy Sweet, Fox Water Agency Advisory Committee Eberhard Veit, McHenry County Bicycle Advocates Nancy Williamson, Fox River Ecosystem Partnership Garry Zack, Lower Fox River Alliance Consultants UrbanLab (Illustrations) 170 Table of Contents Acknowledgments 2 Chapter 1: Introduction 4 Chapter 2: A Vision for the Fox River Corridor 14 Chapter 3: Economic Development 18 Chapter 4: Natural Resources 32 Chapter 5: Collaboration, Education, and Engagement 52 Chapter 6: Recreation 66 Chapter 7: Transportation and Connectivity 80 Endnotes 96 Acronyms 98 Appendix 100 A: Fox River Corridor Existing Conditions Report 3171 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 172 The Fox River Corridor Plan presents a shared vision for the future of four municipalities, unincorporated communities, expansive open space, and the waterway that connects them all. It is the result of a collaborative effort led by McHenry County Planning and Development, City of McHenry, and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) with the support of the Fox Waterway Agency (FWA); Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR); McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD); the Villages of Johnsburg and Holiday Hills; residents; business owners; and civic groups. The plan provides elected officials, municipal staff, community residents, business owners, recreational users, and environmental advocates with a long- term framework for making informed decisions about development and conservation that will affect the river and the adjoining land. It builds on planning initiatives at the community, county, and watershed scales and integrates recommendations from past plans that strive to strengthen the health, vibrancy, and resilience of the Fox River and the area it supports. To guide implementation of its recommendations, the plan identifies actions and potential partners for the counties, villages, and other stakeholders within the corridor. These implementation strategies do not represent a complete list of actions but provide suggested next steps to help realize the vision for the corridor. 5Introduction | DRAFT 173 The Fox River The Fox River originates near Waukesha, Wisconsin and flows for over 185 miles before reaching the Illinois River in Ottawa, Illinois. The Fox River watershed — the area drained by the river — spans 2,658 square miles across both states (see Figure 1.1). In its northern reaches, the watershed comprises many wetlands, lakes, and glacial formations, among rural communities and agricultural land. The middle reach of the Fox River, known in Illinois as the Upper Fox, is more developed with cities, villages, and unincorporated communities. The Upper Fox includes the Chain O’Lakes, a series of connected waterbodies in Lake and McHenry Counties popular for motorized recreational boating. Climate change and pressures associated with expanding urban development have resulted in conservation and watershed planning efforts to protect sensitive habitat and improve water quality within this ecologically rich area. The flat landscape of the watershed, particularly McHenry County, creates a relatively shallow riverbed between the Chain O’Lakes and the Algonquin Dam, making the study area the flattest section of the entire Fox River (see Figure 1.2). The IDNR manages water levels for recreational boating on the Chain O’Lakes and for water supply use by the cities of Elgin and Aurora and Fermilab in Batavia. Flows are maintained through the Stratton Lock and Dam near McHenry and further downstream at the Algonquin Dam, south of the study area. Water levels near docks and in the backwater channels and tributaries of the Fox can become low at times, but water sports persist. The Fox River is one of the greatest natural, recreational, and cultural assets of McHenry County and the region. Historically, it has played a major role in shaping the region’s landscape, both natural and developed, and continues to present untapped potential for the future. This project is a continuation of broader multi- jurisdictional planning efforts that have taken place along the Fox River. The Villages of Algonquin and Carpentersville were the first communities to develop a river corridor plan through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. Adopted in 2016, the plan covered a portion of the Fox River that sits between their respective historic downtowns. Inspired by this effort, McHenry County Planning and Development applied to the LTA program to develop a vision for the portion of the Fox River that extends upstream through McHenry and Lake Counties. Building on the success of this second plan, McHenry County and the City of McHenry reapplied to the LTA program in 2018 to continue developing the vision for the Fox River and its communities further upstream, before reaching the Chain O’Lakes. The plan covers an active stretch of the Fox River that spans unincorporated lands in eastern McHenry County; City of McHenry; the Villages of Johnsburg, Holiday Hills, and Prairie Grove; conservation areas; state parks; and floodplains. Project Background 6 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 174 Figure 1.1 Fox River watershed Fox River Corridor Fox River Watershed Source: Fox River Study Group (2013) adapted by CMAP. 7Introduction | DRAFT 175 Source: Fox River Fish Passage Feasibility Study redrawn by CMAP. Figure 1.2 Elevation cross-section of the Fox River opportunities to enjoy the riverfront. Ferndale: Ferndale is a small unincorporated residential community in McHenry County that is located on the east side of the Fox River and bound by Moraine Hills State Park and Holiday Hills. Village of Holiday Hills: Holiday Hills is a small residential community located on the east side of the river, south of Moraine Hills State Park and the Stratton Lock and Dam. Village of Prairie Grove: Prairie Grove is a mile inland from the west side of the Fox River. Its eastern edges encompass parts of Stickney Run Conservation Area and borders the Burtons Bridge community. Village of Johnsburg: The Village boasts the most waterfront of any community along the Chain O’ Lakes with boundaries extending across the Fox River, Dutch Creek Bay, and Pistakee Lake. Fox River Communities Located approximately 55 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, the corridor communities have a rural character, and at times suburban small-town appeal, with ample recreational amenities and high- quality natural resources in close proximity (see Figure 1.3). Burtons Bridge: Burtons Bridge is an unincorporated community in McHenry County featuring a small concentration of restaurants, entertainment, and other businesses on the west bank of the Fox River at IL Route 176. City of McHenry: The city’s motto, “Heart of the Fox River,” speaks to its central location between the Stratton Lock and Dam and the Chain O’ Lakes. The downtown offers a mix of restaurants, marinas, and a Riverwalk that provides residents and visitors 8 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 176 Figure 1.3 Fox River Corridor study area Moraine Hills State Park Elm St R a n d R d B a rn a r d M i l l R d Ra n d R d I L - 1 7 6Front StBelvidere R dRichmond Rd ¬«31 ¬«120 ¬«120 ¬«176 SLILYLAKERDN LILLIA N ST SR I VE R R D E BAY RD AMES RD N RIVER RDW JOHNSBURG RD NRI VERSI DEDRW D O W E L L RDC H A R L E S JMILLER RD N CHAPEL HILL RDN DARRELLRDBAY RD E BURNETT RD NISH R D M C C ULL O M LAKE RD N GREEN STBULL VALLEY RD CUHLMAN RDEASTWAY DRSRIVERRDW LIN C O LN RDPEAR L S T WCRYSTALLAKERDV E T E R A N S PKWYW BURNETT RD C H A P ELH I L L R D BIGH O L L O W RD BARREVILLERDDOWELL RD Weingart Rd Sedge Meadow NP Wheeler Fen LWR Black-Crown Marsh LWR Pistakee Bog Nature Preserve Pistakee Bog NP Pistakee Bog Nature Preserve Leatherleaf Bog NP Pike Marsh NP MacBrough Marsh LWR Volo Bog NP Stickney Run CA Lake Defiance Clear Lake Highwood Lake Thunderbird Lake Boone Lagoon Spruce Lake Lily Lake Pistakee LakeDutch Creek Lac Louette Fox RiverMil l S t r e a m Lily Lake Drain Pistakee Lake Weston Lake McCullom Lake Griswold LakeFox RiverBoone Creek Lake Jerilyn LakeMcHenryHoliday Hills Johnsburg Lakemoor McHenry Prairie Grove Fox River Corridor Municipal Limits County Boundary Water Open Space Golf Courses Metra Line (UP-NW) I2 Metra Station °0 0.5 1 1.50.25 MilesChicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, 2021 9Introduction | DRAFT 177 The plan serves as an educational tool and provides a consistent framework for planning decisions related to economic development that is sensitive to its surroundings, natural resource protection, parks and recreation, as well as access and connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians. Building on the previous two planning frameworks established by downstream communities, it also offers a cohesive structure for protecting and improving the waterway with strategies that are tailored to the unique opportunities and concerns of this stretch of the river. The plan encourages cross-agency collaboration among large landholders and waterway managers such as IDNR, the FWA, and MCCD. It will also help McHenry County, City of McHenry, and other corridor communities leverage resources to implement improvements and programs that serve the shared interests of the corridor, the Fox River watershed, and the greater northeastern Illinois region as a whole. Why does the Fox River need a corridor plan? The health of the Fox River is intrinsically connected to the quality of life and economic prosperity of the corridor communities. Decisions and actions of one riverfront community can have significant impacts on others that are adjacent or downstream. Issues such as climate change, flooding, water pollution, sedimentation, invasive species, and poor pedestrian and bikeway connectivity extend beyond municipal and county lines and involve many different stakeholders. By planning together, the county and municipalities can develop complementary strategies to continue to protect, enhance, and enjoy the unique resource that connects them all — the Fox River. 10 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 10 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 178 Planning Process The planning process to create the Fox River Corridor Plan included multiple steps that were undertaken over approximately 22 months (see Figure 1.4). The process was crafted in close consultation with McHenry County and the City of McHenry. It was designed to include extensive input from various county and municipal officials, residents, business owners, open space and waterway managers, civic organizations, and community leaders throughout the corridor. Community Engagement To better understand and address the communities’ needs and vision for the corridor’s future, a number of community engagement activities were conducted to gather public input. In addition to the ongoing guidance and feedback from the project steering committee, this included conducting two public workshops, three online surveys, and confidential interviews with key stakeholders throughout the corridor to identify the primary concerns of local residents, businesses, and recreationists, among other stakeholders. Figure 1.4 Planning process timeline 11Introduction | DRAFT 179 Outreach activities in the third phase of the planning process — Visioning and Plan Development — focused on presenting key findings from the existing conditions analysis and garnering feedback from residents and stakeholders on potential solutions to the issues and opportunities that were identified during phase two. Activities included an online visioning survey, two public visioning workshops, and a third steering committee meeting to present preliminary recommendations. Visioning workshops were held via Zoom on Tuesday, January 19, and Thursday, January 21, 2021. Attendees participated in facilitated small group discussions to identify their visions and goals for economic development, river management, environmental protection, recreation, and transportation in the corridor. The group reconvened to rank priority actions that helped develop a shared vision for the plan. Results from the visioning workshops were incorporated into the plan during the plan development phase. Throughout the planning process, participants expressed a strong desire for improved stormwater management and sedimentation control to improve water quality, maintain waterway navigation, and safeguard the integrity of riverfront homes and businesses. There was also renowned interest in improving river safety as well as bicycle and pedestrian access between corridor destinations, including the river, downtown areas, and open space. While increasing public river access was a common desire, many were concerned that additional access would heighten safety concerns. Despite these differences, there is widespread interest in improving existing river amenities and stronger connections between the corridor’s downtowns and the river itself. Since the start of the planning process, nearly 250 residents and stakeholders have participated in the community engagement process. Engagement began in the first phase of the planning process with the formation of the project’s Steering Committee. The Committee was composed of individuals representing a variety of interests and perspectives and was tasked with providing insights on existing issues and opportunities, guidance and feedback on central goals, reviewing interim deliverables, and stakeholder engagement. Shortly after forming, their first meeting was held in late February 2020 to kick off the project and begin discussing the issues and opportunities unique to the corridor. The second phase of the planning process — Existing Conditions Analysis — involved several outreach activities including the launch of the project website, the first online survey and interactive mapping exercise, stakeholder interviews, a second steering committee meeting, and two public open houses to kick off the project with residents, business owners, and recreationists, among other corridor stakeholders. The open houses were held via Zoom on Tuesday, November 10, and Thursday, November 12, 2020. Each open house gave the public an opportunity to learn about the project and break out into small groups to discuss the strengths and challenges of the corridor. Specifically, discussions focused on the following topics: Economic development, environmental quality, parks and recreation, and transportation. 12 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 180 Special Feature Laboreic illam, enisqui optatum facerepe pratia et aut eumque nos eum faccus. Facipicia voluptat occus utempore nus mo eum sinvelest poritibus non rehendam rest et et re occae aut lit omni con nobis et quo init reperes sumendio. Ignihil lectiorit la conesti officius, conessitia di ommod quis et perestium repuda solupta temosam, qui omnis et es quis atios earumquo maximinti sit et quia doloresti quam lanis endam eaquam, id moloreptur modisit molorum quodips apidionet asped maximusdant etum quaturi beatur? Am eatemol uptures sereium quid quae optatassinte cum eatem quo blabo. Nequossit quatur as am ex estrum fuga. Officil idenet et vellacipsam eaquiam, optur? Ximaion sequatiur magnatque soluptur acescipsunda cum, nimo tet es cus nam, od quate pa veruntis evellor sitas ipsape omnis con perovitatia nobis sincte velectibus dolore, occupti ustibus, comniet mo voluptatur moluptat hic te liqui beriam sitist, sitatis nienis sam volendam sed qui ducid quaturesed que ratis id es nobit recaborrum secus eaquam commolorio. Et quis arundit quibust et quis eum reriae et aut laut qui comnihilit es dolorec tiisqui scipsus et recte nonsequi qui autem ullo mil inctorrum adigeni int volest labor sapit voluptatem quaecta tioreium est ma sit enihil eum lab ium esto odi aut quam lab ilia Impacts of COVID-19 The planning process was undertaken amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the challenges and limitations of conducting and hosting in-person meetings during this time, nearly all outreach activities were conducted virtually. Although the pandemic’s full impact is not yet known, we anticipate changes over time related to demographics, economic development, and transportation in the study area. Nevertheless, the plan does attempt to take known impacts into consideration as recommendations and guidance are presented over the course of the next decade and beyond. Introduction | DRAFT 1313181 A VISION FOR THE FOX RIVER CORRIDOR Chapter 2 182 The Fox River Corridor has an optimistic future. It has the potential to support a clean, healthy river filled with aquatic life and diverse ecosystems that can be enjoyed by all residents, boaters, and other recreationists alike. Corridor communities can become resilient to the impacts of climate change and sustain thriving economies that are well connected and enhance the quality of life for its residents and the region. Eight overarching goals emerged for the planning process that guide the strategies outlined in the Fox River Corridor Plan: 1. Reduce flood risk and make communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change. 2. Create a clean, healthy river that supports aquatic life and diverse ecosystems. 3. Balance the recreational use and preservation of the Fox River and surrounding ecological assets. 4. Elevate safe and equitable use of the river. 5. Establish a more connected corridor with access to the river for all. 6. Promote education and environmental stewardship. 7. Strengthen the vibrancy and economic prospects of riverfront communities. 8. Foster collaboration to uphold the corridor for future generations. 15A Vision for the Fox River Corridor | DRAFT 183 Framework Plan The framework plan compiles many of the site- specific recommendations made in the Fox River Corridor Plan that, when implemented, would help corridor communities take steps toward achieving the vision (see Figure 2.2). These are stakeholder- driven opportunities that aim to improve the natural environment, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, river safety, and riverfront access and amenities as well as guide communities toward responsible and sensitive development. The framework plan also illustrates future land use recommendations, including those from previous municipal- and county-led planning initiatives like Johnsburg’s downtown concept master plan that identifies new land use and transportation connections as well as the countywide green infrastructure network that identifies riparian areas, wetlands, and other important habitat that should be considered in future land use decisions. All recommendations within the map will be described in more detail in the subsequent chapters of the plan. Figure 1. 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Sources: McHenry County 2030 Land Use, Johsnburg Future Land Use (2016 Downtown Master Plan), GIV 2.2 (Chicago Wilderness, 2012). Residential Commerical Industrial Agriculture Water 17A Vision for the Fox River Corridor | DRAFT 185 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chapter 3 McHenry Riverwalk looking east from Green Street, by Dwatling98, 2016. CC BY-SA 4.0186 Key Findings The Fox River and surrounding open space attract visitors and generate business. Communities within the corridor benefit from their proximity to the Fox River as well as nearby parks, trails, and forest preserves. Although there is a wide range of amenities and activities, they are not well advertised or known outside the local area. The corridor has the potential to capture additional visitors from nearby communities who are interested in outdoor dining and entertainment or recreational opportunities that the Fox River, Chain O’Lakes, and vast open space afford. McHenry and Johnsburg are reinvesting in their downtowns. McHenry and Johnsburg are two communities in the corridor with downtown areas that have the potential to attract people to the Fox River as well as draw river users off the water to downtown businesses. In an effort to spur economic development, both communities have been investing in revitalization projects aimed at diversifying land uses as well as improving downtown walkability and riverfront access. Riverfront development prospects exist in McHenry’s and Johnsburg’s downtown. While much of the riverfront is developed or serves as protected wildlife habitat, there are a few locations along and near the river that are either under development or have been identified as potential development or redevelopment opportunities. Reinvestment efforts may be interrupted by COVID-19.1 The Fox River Corridor may be more economically resilient than more urbanized areas given the diversity of natural assets and recreational opportunities it affords. At the same time, reinvestment in the corridor may be difficult for communities to prioritize. Funding opportunities available from state grants and programs may be limited due to budgetary shifts associated with state-wide COVID-19 response and recovery measures. Vision — The Fox River Corridor will achieve a vibrant local economy anchored by recreation, ecologically sensitive development, and a clean healthy river for everyone to enjoy. Economic Development | DRAFT 19187 Figure 3.1 Economic development plan 20 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 188 3.1 Continue to invest in public open space and downtown redevelopment 3.2 Support resilient and ecologically sensitive development 3.3 Market the Fox River as a destination for tourism and recreation 3.1 Continue to invest in public open space and downtown redevelopment The downtowns of McHenry and Johnsburg have the potential to draw people to the Fox River and attract river users to downtown businesses. Each of these communities has a downtown area plan that has been guiding their efforts to create more pedestrian- friendly downtown areas that support a diverse mix of commercial businesses, housing, activities, and destinations. McHenry and Johnsburg should continue to invest in their downtown cores with a focus on walkability and public open space, infill and ecologically sensitive riverfront development, and business retention and attraction (see Figure 3.1). Collectively, these efforts will attract residents and visitors alike and strengthen the health, vibrancy, and economic competitiveness of the corridor. Promote infill and mixed-use development The City of McHenry and the Village of Johnsburg should promote infill development by bringing more retail, offices, housing and open space into their downtowns. Infill development, or growth that occurs in built-up areas with existing infrastructure, is a key strategy for reinvestment. This type of development helps revitalize the local economy, supports new growth without building costly additional infrastructure, and preserves natural resources. Infill also makes communities more livable and sustainable by promoting walkability, supporting a range of housing and transportation choices, as well as providing access to schools, jobs, services, and basic amenities. Corridor communities with riverfront downtown cores should provide resources to educate residents and stakeholders about the benefits of infill and increases in density, as well as diverse housing options. Density increases, mixed-use development, and diverse housing options that suit a range of income levels are often contentious issues that attract NIMBYism. Local governments and advocates alike can benefit from case studies and data that help to overcome local resistance based on miseducation or bias. Both communities should prioritize developing city- owned parcels with uses that reflect future land use and goals of the community. Communities should continue to keep their online parcel inventories up to date as well as seek opportunities for advertising sites to potential developers and existing businesses. Communities may also want to explore open space opportunities that provide stormwater management and water quality improvements. The City of McHenry and Village of Johnsburg should consider connecting with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to hold a retail workshop for municipalities regarding realistic expectations for attracting and retaining hospitality, retail, housing, and office land uses within their downtown cores given the large commercial corridors inland from the Fox River. Recommendations Businesses within downtown McHenry, Illinois. 21Economic Development | DRAFT 189 Increase public open space and riverfront access The City of McHenry and the Village of Johnsburg recognize that public open space and riverfront access are central aspects of downtown reinvestment. Public open spaces can function as destination points and gathering spaces that draw people and events to the downtown and riverfront. Similarly, adding public docks, canoe tie-ups, or river access points near high trafficked areas makes it easier for passing boaters and paddlers to park and visit downtown and riverfront businesses. Each community should continue to work toward enhancing public open space and seeking opportunities to increase riverfront access to the Fox River from their downtown cores. The following are two sites that have the potential to help achieve these objectives. McHenry Riverwalk. Initiated by the city and the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation in 2006, the Riverwalk is a revitalization project that has capitalized on the Fox River and the confluence with its tributary, Boone Creek, which has generated growth and development in McHenry’s downtown. The Riverwalk is the most expansive riverfront access that exists within the corridor. The pathway and supporting amenities, such as boat slips and boat rentals, give visitors the opportunity to venture into McHenry’s downtown or experience Boone Creek and the river from its edge and on the water. The Riverwalk Foundation’s vision is to extend the path to the west past Green Street to Route 120. There is potential for it to extend further to Webers Park through commercial riverfront property. Finishing the Riverwalk as planned will require significant cooperation with private landowners and fundraising. The city should serve as a liaison between the riverfront property owners — who would need to agree on the extension — and the Riverwalk Foundation. The city, in partnership with the Riverwalk Foundation, should seek grant opportunities that could contribute to construction and maintenance costs. They should ensure any additions provide recreation amenities, and enhance the river’s water quality and habitat. Additionally, the city should work with the city’s Public Works Department to establish a maintenance schedule to ensure the Riverwalk remains in good condition. Depending on the project’s progress, the city and Riverwalk Foundation should be realistic about their vision for the pathway and adjust the vision accordingly. If a second visioning exercise is warranted, it should be a community-driven visioning process geared toward communicating the benefits of the Riverwalk, garnering public buy-in, and developing a high quality public amenity with community-driven solutions. Miller Point. The city should continue to redevelop Miller Point as a public plaza and gathering space that generates activity in, and improves access to, the river and downtown. Throughout the planning process, stakeholders voiced their support for this public downtown transformation. Located at the confluence of Boone Creek and the Fox River, the city-owned parcel is well positioned to be a major gateway for land and water users alike. In 2019, the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation constructed the Miller Point Pavilion, and the city added public boat slips on the water to increase river and riverfront access. While these additions have improved access, more planning and design should go into the cohesiveness of the site and its connection to nearby downtown areas. Since the site’s redevelopment plan is over eight years old, the city should consider developing a new vision and strategic plan for the site. This could be done through the city’s upcoming comprehensive planning process or through a series of design charrettes and public meetings. A new vision and implementation plan should aim to give the city guidance on development in light of the Riverwalk’s completion and nearby commercial property. It should also ensure the site’s plan reflects the most recent goals and vision of the community. The city should then consider using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds as well as leveraging any momentum from the McHenry Riverwalk development to bring this site to fruition. 22 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 190 The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and the Johnsburg Area Business Association are two organizations that are dedicated to promoting and supporting local businesses. Corridor communities should encourage businesses to become members of these organizations to take advantage of their marketing services and support. These organizations also serve as a forum for municipal staff to inform business owners of new municipal procedures, potential funding opportunities from grants or outside sources, availability of commercial properties, and the status of other projects in the corridor. It can be a forum for riverfront businesses to discuss flooding issues as well. This is particularly important for those that have experienced damage from flooding and/or lost revenue during times when the river is closed to recreational boaters. Improve local business communication and collaboration In light of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, communication and collaboration between communities and their local businesses, as well as among the business community itself, has become increasingly important to survive and prosper through turbid and uncertain economic downturns. Although federal funds from the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan will provide Illinois and local governments with resources to support industries and workers. Corridor communities should be communicating regularly with local businesses to ensure they are supported and have the resources needed to recover. Similarly, members of the business community can take a similar approach to leverage resources, address common business challenges, and collectively work toward building a stronger local economy. 23Economic Development | DRAFT 191 3.2 Support resilient and ecologically sensitive development The corridor is comprised of a mix of land uses, including residential homes that line the river’s edge and commercial businesses dispersed throughout the downtown areas, and a large amount of water and open space. Naturally, corridor communities are embracing the Fox River to facilitate the revitalization of their riverfront, downtown cores, and commercial areas. Municipalities should continue to explore strategies that support, preserve, and strengthen existing businesses as well as pursue responsible redevelopment that enhances the corridor as a local and regional destination. It is also important that municipalities ensure future development restores and protects water quality and the river’s edge and floodplains, increases public access, and enhances the overall enjoyment of the river. Pursue river-oriented development While much of the riverfront is developed or serves as protected open space, there are a few locations along and near the river that have been identified as potential redevelopment opportunities. There are potential development locations in the City of McHenry and the Village of Johnsburg where there are opportunities to create vibrant corridor destinations that embrace the Fox River. Municipalities should market these available sites to potential developers and existing businesses looking to expand their facilities. At the same time, municipalities should use these opportunities to integrate the related plan goals of flood risk reduction, conservation, access, and resilience into future redevelopment. Former Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City of McHenry is pursuing a redevelopment project at the city’s former Central Wastewater Treatment Plant site at 3302 W. Waukegan Road (see Figure 3.2). The project presents a significant economic development opportunity that could bring a wider range of housing options and mixed-use development to the city’s riverfront and downtown core, benefiting residents and visitors. In June 2021, the city posted a request for proposals and voiced interest in residential and mixed-use development that could help strengthen its downtown core. The site is located in the city’s TIF district, and the city should continue to pursue extending the TIF’s term to help fund the site’s development. The wastewater treatment structures have been removed and the site has been graded. However, over 90% of the site is within the 1% annual chance flood hazard area, often referred to as the 100-year floodplain. Source: City of McHenry Figure 3.2. City of McHenry’s former wastewater treatment plant. 24 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 192 Although the city has applied for a Conditional Letter of Map Revision that would allow development to proceed, the site will likely remain vulnerable to riverine flooding, particularly as climate change impacts continue to intensify. The site also has potential to generate stormwater runoff that will affect water quality. To mitigate these potential impacts, the city should work with developers to incorporate flood mitigation and water quality protection measures into the building and landscape design. These could include building flood-proofing measures, green stormwater infrastructure, vegetative buffers, in-stream aquatic habitat protection, public access, and setbacks. The city should use these elements in the RFP review process as well as ensure the site expands public river access and includes amenities that all stakeholders of the corridor can enjoy. Waterfront Hotel and Marina. The Waterfront Hotel and Marina site is a riverfront development opportunity on the southeast side of Chapel Hill Road bridge that has the potential to increase public river access and open space, as well as attract boaters, paddlers, and other new visitors to Johnsburg. The property is currently for sale and includes a recently renovated hotel with a bar and restaurant as well as a marina with 22 slips, a boat launch, a second waterfront structure, and roughly 18 acres of undeveloped land that includes an intact oak grove (see Figure 4.3).2 Future redevelopment of the site should consider improving the launch site, providing public access to certain site amenities, preserving the oak grove, and incorporating water quality and habitat protection measures into building and landscape design. Economic Development | DRAFT 25193 Source: City of Chicago Integrate natural resources mapping and riverfront design guidelines into the development review process In addition to municipal plans, land development ordinances, stormwater regulations, and other land management tools, development proposals and the development review process for a site play a significant role in shaping the development. Corridor municipalities should draft development proposals to include, and amend the development review process to consider, development incentives and regulations related to flood-proofing, stormwater best management practices (BMPs), waterbody buffer and setback zones, parking and streetscaping guidelines, and the preservation and restoration of wetlands and other sensitive natural areas. Municipalities have opportunities to ensure that new and redeveloped public facilities incorporate such measures through the capital improvement planning process and other public facility planning and development processes as well. The development review process can also be amended to require the use of existing natural resources maps and data, such as McHenry County’s Green Infrastructure Vision and Sensitive Aquifer Recharge Areas (SARAs), to inform development decisions. Municipalities may want to partner with the McHenry- Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to develop Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) reports when evaluating a proposed development or making land use decisions. The reports provide local officials and other decision makers with unbiased information on the presence of natural resources, such as floodplains, wetlands, and soils, for a particular site of interest.3 Municipalities with riverfront development prospects should use riverfront design guidelines to guide future riverfront development that balances river and property protection with economic development. The City of Chicago’s Chicago River Design Guidelines4 is an example of a unified set of guidelines for riverfront development (see Figure 3.3). The guidelines provide planning and economic development departments with a standard for reviewing and approving projects while offering developers with streamlined information on several site design elements that can strengthen a development’s public access and wayfinding, habitat protection and restoration, naturalized shoreline, and stormwater management. Figure 3.3. Chicago River Design Guidelines and menu of improvements for planned developments 26 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 194 Promote low-impact, conservation-oriented development For development on and beyond the riverfront, corridor communities should promote low-impact and conservation-oriented development in areas with significant natural resources. Sensitive development techniques such as conservation design and low- impact development can help ensure the preservation of the corridor’s high quality natural assets and agricultural lands as well as the continuity and connectivity of natural areas via open space corridors, all of which are critical to protecting native species and systems. Designated growth areas could also prioritize development in locations that have adequate infrastructure and can better accommodate growth, such as the downtown cores. Corridor communities should ensure that sustainable development patterns included in their future land use plan are reinforced through local land use regulations. Subdivision ordinances, zoning codes, and site and subdivision design standards may be outdated and contain language that could contradict or inhibit future land use from being fully realized. Municipal staff should review their regulations and modify them as needed. McHenry County should review their regulations as a part of their upcoming comprehensive plan update. Zoning codes, for example, should permit and support multiple types of residential development (such as townhomes, multifamily, accessory dwelling units), mixed-use development, as well as small lot single family, cluster and conservation development for rural areas. Site and subdivision design standards should allow smaller lot sizes, preserve existing natural landscapes like oak groves and wetlands, promote landscaping with native plants, require buffers, and prohibit development in floodplains. Standards could also regulate parking minimums, turf coverage and total imperviousness, as well as require water-efficient irrigation systems to improve local stormwater management and promote water conservation. Economic Development | DRAFT 27195 Source: Visit McHenry County Figure 3.4. Visit McHenry County Insider Guide Figure 3.5. Illinois 2021 tourism campaign Source: Illinois Office of Tourism 3.3 Market the Fox River as a destination for tourism and recreation River-oriented businesses and events as well as recreational opportunities that exist within the corridor can spur economic activity, expand local tax revenues, and provide unique services to local residents and visitors alike. To capitalize on these benefits, McHenry County and the corridor communities should collaborate with local chambers of commerce as well as the county’s visitor’s bureau, Visit McHenry County, to promote the corridor as a destination for tourism and recreation at both local and regional scales. The visitor’s bureau and local chambers that specialize in promoting activities and events could benefit from increased coordination and collaboration among municipalities and civic organizations that can provide them with local content to promote across their networks and social media channels. Corridor communities should also work with local chambers and the county’s visitor bureau to leverage and build upon existing marketing campaigns, consolidate recreation and tourism information, as well as promote local events and programming within the corridor (see Figure 3.4). Participate in existing marketing efforts to promote local tourism In response to COVID-19, Illinois recognized the potential impact that tourism and recreation can have on local and regional economic recovery. As part of a statewide recovery plan, counties throughout the region have been participating in a regional tourism campaign — Enjoy Illinois — that encourages communities and residents to highlight community assets and support local businesses as means toward economic recovery (see Figure 3.5). Corridor communities should participate in this campaign to highlight the diverse range of recreational amenities, dining options, and natural assets found along the Fox River and within the corridor at large. Local chambers and civic organizations should also encourage businesses and residents to participate in this campaign on behalf of their community. Similarly, local chambers should build upon the campaign to promote the same activity across local channels as well. 28 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 196 Figure 3.6. McHenry County’s bikeshare program campaign Sources: Visit McHenry County Another marketing idea expressed during the planning process is the development of self-guided tours accessible through a phone app that can give people structure and direction as they explore the corridor. Visit McHenry County in partnership with the county and local chambers should assess the viability of this marketing concept as a method for expanding their existing marketing efforts. Self-guided tours would be most suitable for promoting pedestrian activity in downtown areas as well as encouraging bicycling and the use of the county’s bikeshare program, #bikeMC (see Figure 3.6). It could also be used to highlight local landmarks and key destinations found within the corridor or the county more broadly. Stakeholders also suggested the use of coordinated social media, wayfinding and signage, and promotional deals to market opportunities throughout the corridor. See Recommendations 6.1 and 7.1 for relevant wayfinding and signage strategies that can be used to promote recreational opportunities and enhance safety and circulation throughout the corridor. Streamline recreation and tourism information During the planning process, stakeholders also noted that information about the various recreational activities and amenities found within the corridor is dispersed across multiple websites, which can become cumbersome to those unfamiliar with the area. Visit McHenry County should become a central hub for recreation, activities, and events within the corridor. Corridor communities, civic organizations, and land and waterway managers, such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), McHenry County Conservation Distrction (MCCD), and Fox Waterway Agency (FWA), can work with the visitor’s bureau to streamline information and provide a comprehensive overview of the services and seasonal opportunities found within the corridor. This could include providing detailed information on relevant organizations and stepwise information on how to partake in a particular activity, such as how and where to get boating permits. Visit McHenry County should work closely with these partners as well as local chambers and parks and recreation departments on an annual basis to ensure that information is accurate and to date. 29Economic Development | DRAFT 197 Figure 3.7. Food trucks at Fiesta Days Source: McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Draw people to the river and downtowns via programs and events Programs and events hosted by municipalities and parks draw residents and visitors to the corridor each year. Stakeholders voiced interest in public art and more family-oriented events that take place in public spaces that support more passive uses. Municipalities and park managers should work together and explore ways to incorporate art into public spaces as well as create events and programs that serve a mix of residents and increase the use of the riverfront and park space. The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, for example, regularly holds Fiesta Days, which is a series of events that take place in McHenry County that are focused on music, dining, and the arts (see Figure 3.7). Fox River communities should also collaborate with IDNR staff at Moraine Hills State Park, McHenry Dam State Park, and park districts, as well as watershed and citizen groups to develop and promote recreational programs and events that take advantage of the Fox River and underutilized riverfront areas. See Recommendation 5.3 for educational programming and stewardship opportunities that can draw people to the river and open space areas within the corridor. Also, see Recommendation 6.1 for more strategies to draw people to the river through open space improvements. 30 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 198 Implementation Actions Recommendation Timeline Lead and Partners 3.1 Continue to invest in public open space and downtown redevelopment. Promote infill and mixed-use development. City of McHenry and Johnsburg should convene a ULI land use workshop with neighboring communities to identify realistic expectations for attracting and retaining hospitality, retail, housing, and office land uses within their downtown cores. Corridor communities should evaluate and revise zoning and municipal codes to promote infill and mixed use development. 2-5 years City of McHenry, Village of Johnsburg, Urban Land Institute (ULI) Increase public open space and riverfront access. Riverfront developments should be designed to include riverfront access and amenities as appropriate. The City of McHenry should hold a community design charrette to develop a vision and strategic plan for transforming Miller Point into a vibrant public space. McHenry, in partnership with the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation, should use their upcoming comprehensive plan update to reengage the community and property owners about the Riverwalk and prioritize the next steps for completing the Riverwalk extensions west to Route 120 and north to Weber’s Park. 5-8 years City of McHenry, Village of Johnsburg, McHenry Riverwalk Foundation, riverfront businesses and property owners Improve local business communication and collaboration. Corridor communities should work alongside chambers and business associations as well as the county’s visitor’s bureau to identify opportunities to interact with local businesses and provide resources needed to recover from the 2020 economic downturn. Businesses should become members of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce or the Johnsburg Business Association, respectively. Ongoing Corridor municipalities, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, Johnsburg Business Association, Visit McHenry County 3.2 Pursue river-oriented economic development. Pursue river-oriented development. Corridor municipalities should use riverfront development opportunities to integrate the related plan goals of conservation, access, and resilience. Municipalities should maintain a list of available sites and properties and market available sites to potential developers and existing businesses through business group meetings and local economic development websites. Ongoing City of McHenry, Village of Johnsburg Integrate natural resources mapping and riverfront design guidelines into the development review process. Corridor municipalities should develop RFPs and amend the development review process to require or provide incentives promoting the integration of best practices related to stormwater management, water quality protection, erosion control, open space preservation, and equitable access. Communities should consider partnering with the McHenry-Lake County SWCD to develop NRIs as part of the review process. Communities should also review and revise local development ordinances and design guidelines to promote flood- proofing, stormwater BMPs, waterbody buffers and setback zones, parking and streetscaping best practices, and preservation/restoration of sensitive natural areas on private land. 2-5 years City of McHenry, Village of Johnsburg, McHenry County Promote low-impact, conservation-oriented development. Corridor communities should evaluate and revise zoning and municipal codes to promote low-impact and conservation- oriented development. Designated growth areas could also prioritize development in locations, such as downtown cores. Ongoing McHenry County, corridor municipalities 3.3 Market the Fox River as a destination for tourism and recreation. Participate in existing marketing efforts to promote local tourism. Corridor communities should participate in the state’s regional tourism campaign to highlight the diverse range of recreational amenities, dining options, and natural assets found within the corridor. Communities should also work with local chambers, business associations, and the county’s visitor’s bureau to promote recreational and community events through forms of social media, online calendar of events, and posters. All relevant stakeholders should get involved with the Fabulous Fox Water Trail Initiative (FFWTI) to integrate or align corridor branding and promotion efforts. Immediate Visit McHenry County, McHenry County, corridor municipalities, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, Johnsburg Business Association, MCCD, FFWTI Streamline recreation and tourism information. Visit McHenry County should convene corridor communities, civic organizations, and land and waterway managers to discuss strategies for streamlining the recreation/tourism information and seasonal opportunities found within the corridor. The bureau should consider being the primary host and director of relevant information. They should also consider hosting regular meetings with this group of stakeholders to share new information, address challenges, and maintain open communication. 2-5 years Visit McHenry County, McHenry County, corridor municipalities, IDNR, FWA, MCCD Draw people to the river and downtowns via programs and events. Municipalities and park managers should incorporate park amenities as well as wayfinding and interpretive signage whenever feasible. New developments should be designed to include streetscape amenities. Municipalities and park managers should work with local groups and businesses to support existing events and plan new ones that attract residents and visitors to the corridor throughout the year. Ongoing Corridor municipalities, IDNR, MCCD, park districts, Visit McHenry County, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, McHenry County, Johnsburg Business Association 31Economic Development | DRAFT 199 NATURAL RESOURCES Chapter 4 200 Corridor communities are vulnerable to flooding. Homes and businesses near and within the floodplain experience property damage, economic losses, and reduced quality of life due to flooding. Projected increases in rainfall and heavy storms will further expose riverfront communities to flood-related impacts, including the potential for more river closures and greater shoreline erosion, sediment buildup, and water pollution. Water pollution affects aquatic life and limits recreation. Stormwater runoff and other sources of pollution from certain land use and land management practices harm the aquatic habitat, watersport opportunities, and aesthetics of the Fox River. Land use and land management practices introduce sediment, toxins, and excess nutrients to the river, while hydromodification activities—including dredging and channelization—have altered the natural flow and composition of the river to the point that it has diminished its ability to support habitat for riverine aquatic species. Groundwater contamination is a threat to water supply and aquatic habitat. Groundwater is the primary drinking water source for corridor communities and contributes water to the Fox River and other local waterbodies. The corridor’s shallow aquifers are particularly vulnerable to contamination, drought, and loss of recharge, yet pollution continues to impact these vital water resources. Pollutants from lawns, agriculture, commercial and industrial businesses, and roads can infiltrate the ground and impact water quality. Some shallow wells within the region are already seeing an increasing trend in chloride concentrations over the past five years. Open space provides ecosystem benefits and supports unique flora and fauna. The corridor is home to a significant amount of open space, including prairies, sedge meadows, oak forests, and wetlands. These ecosystems serve a crucial role in mitigating flooding, recharging groundwater, and filtering stormwater runoff. Continued protection and management of open space, creation of landscape linkages, and enhanced coordination will ensure that these valuable and productive natural resources increase the corridor’s resilience. Key Findings Vision — The Fox River Corridor will boast a protected and connected network of thriving natural resources that helps communities withstand the impacts of climate change while also supporting recreation, diverse habitat, and economic activity. Natural Resources | DRAFT 33201 Figure 4.1. Natural resources opportunities map 34 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 202 4.1 Increase resilience of flood-prone communities 4.2 Improve and protect water quality 4.3 Enhance diverse ecosystems 4.1 Increase resilience of flood-prone communities Flooding on the Fox River is one of the greatest concerns for stakeholders, particularly residents and business owners in flood-prone areas and those that are a part of the boating community. Flooding results in widespread property damage, increased sedimentation, and a reduced quality of life in the corridor. It also leads to river closures, which cause economic hardship to businesses that rely on recreational boaters and other river users. During the visioning workshops, addressing the flooding on the Fox was an idea that ranked highly among attendees. Although riverine flooding is an issue that extends beyond the corridor and needs to be addressed at the watershed-scale, there are numerous strategies that can be taken at the community level to help control the amount of runoff reaching the Fox River and its tributaries (see Figure 4.1). Strengthen local ordinances Development ordinances regulating stormwater, subdivisions, and zoning are important mechanisms local governments can use to minimize flooding and effectively manage stormwater while also providing protection and restoration of riparian areas on private land. McHenry County and the corridor municipalities can help improve resilience by revising regulations to support and contribute to improved stormwater management and flood control. They should use an ordinance checklist to identify opportunities to strengthen their ordinances. The checklist should include the following: • Reduced impervious lot coverage and use of site- scale green infrastructure; • Waterbody setbacks to limit development, defined as a set distance from the ordinary high-water mark of the Fox River, streams, lakes, and ponds, or the edge of wetlands; • Waterbody buffers of native vegetation, which establish a minimum width of protected buffer strip along the edge of the Fox River, streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands; • Restoration of stream and wetland habitat, hydrology, and morphology on sites with degraded aquatic systems; • Preservation, restoration, and/or creation of protected natural areas to reduce invasive species and enhance biodiversity; • Tree protection, especially for mature oaks and oak ecosystems; and • Dedicated open space and high quality, naturalized stormwater management within residential areas. Recommendations Figure 4.2. Comprehensive plan and ordinance assessments 35Natural Resources | DRAFT 203 Checklists help assess the performance of development ordinances and identify improvements to protect riparian areas and other natural resources. In 2013, CMAP conducted comprehensive plan and ordinance assessments for the City of McHenry and the Village of Prairie Grove (see Figure 4.2). Both communities should revisit their checklists and pursue revisions that have yet to be addressed. Johnsburg and Holiday Hills, should undertake the same kind of ordinance review. The county should also assess and continue to make improvements to their Stormwater Management Ordinance (SMO) given that this ordinance applies to unincorporated areas within the corridor. Participate in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) program The corridor can also strengthen ordinances and take on other resilience-building measures through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) CRS program. The program provides local governments with opportunities to achieve discounted flood insurance rates for residents by implementing various floodplain management practices that exceed the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) minimum requirements. Corridor communities should participate in the program, and McHenry County should improve its ranking. McHenry County is currently ranked as Class 7, which means unincorporated county residents receive a 5-15% reduction in flood insurance premiums. KEY CONCEPTS: FLOODING IN A FLAT LANDSCAPE The plan study area is located in the middle of the Fox River watershed, which flows from Wisconsin through Illinois, and encompasses the flattest section of the entire river. As a result, there is little elevation keeping river water within its banks and moving downstream. During a storm event that brings excess water into the river system, water quickly spill over its banks into river-adjacent properties and communities. As the region continues to see an increase in the frequency and duration of storms that bring recurring flooding, restoration and protection of wetlands and floodplains are critical steps to minimizing flooding within such a flat landscape. Healthy wetlands and undeveloped floodplains can act as sponges and natural barriers that hold back floodwaters from reaching developed areas. The Association of State Floodplain Managers Flood Science Center developed a “Green Guide” of the most impactful elements for the CRS program.13 It includes co-benefits as well as success stories from other communities. For example, South Elgin has achieved CRS program success by conducting voluntary buyouts, using more stringent regulations than Kane County, cataloging protected open space, and acquiring additional open space from developers who donated land in the Special Flood Hazard Area.14 The 2021 addendum to the CRS Coordinator’s Manual provides new opportunities to achieve CRS credits and prerequisites for certain CRS class rankings.15 McHenry County should explore these new credit opportunities for unincorporated areas. The county should also work with partners and use its flooding and flood protection web page to disseminate informational materials to municipalities about the CRS and the insurance premium markdowns it can provide when they invest in community-wide flood risk reduction strategies.16 The county can use these outlets to distribute educational materials about flood risk, flood insurance, floodproofing, and flood assistance as well. 36 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 204 While protected open space makes up a large part of the floodplain in the corridor, residential properties account for 17.8% of the land within the 100-year floodplain. Acquisition of flood-prone properties (or “buyouts”) from willing sellers and conversion into open green space is another way to add natural flood control capacity while enabling homeowners to move out of flood-prone areas. The McHenry County Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Fox River Flood Commission Report, and other relevant plans and reports identify buyouts as one of the most effective tools for flood protection. Buyouts remove people and property from harm’s way, eliminate repetitive losses, and are less costly than providing protection through large-scale flood control infrastructure. In addition, removing development from the floodplain enhances its natural functions to hold and infiltrate floodwaters and reduce pollutants. Flood risk reduction through buyouts can also improve a community’s CRS class. McHenry County has previously pursued voluntary floodplain buyouts with funding from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), and IDNR. County staff should continue to work closely with these government partners, all of whom provide financial or technical assistance through the buyout process. Municipal and county staff should also continue to engage with residents to better understand their needs and concerns around flooding and buyouts, as well as provide educational opportunities to help homeowners understand the advantages of participation. Since buyouts are strictly voluntary, the county should encourage property owners who decide not to participate in the program to take risk reduction measures, such as elevating their home and floodproofing their basement. The county’s SMO outlines a handful of FEMA resources to help residents with retrofits and alternative mitigation measures. If properties do participate, and after properties are purchased and demolished, responsible agencies should identify short- and long-term maintenance strategies to ensure continued flood control. Early interventions are important to ensure that invasive species don’t establish themselves on recently cleared land. Restore natural drainage areas and floodplains As the region faces changing precipitation patterns and flooding challenges, municipalities should work toward restoring the natural drainage areas and floodplains within the corridor to build up its natural flood control functions. Protecting undeveloped land in floodplains through designated land use mapping changes and continuing to promote voluntary floodplain buyouts are two strategies that the county and corridor communities can take to improve flood control and restore natural drainage areas. Municipalities can designate undeveloped parcels within wetlands and floodplains as public parks and recreation areas on future land use maps and pursue restoration projects to enhance flood protection and detention. The Village of Johnsburg is currently pursuing a project to restore aquatic shoreline and emergent wetland areas on village-owned land near Dutch Creek Bay to ensure continued natural flood protection. The CRS program rewards preservation of open space in the floodplain for flood control, so participating communities can improve their CRS class if natural drainage areas and floodplains are protected as open space. The NOAA Office for Coastal Management created a training tool to help communities calculate the credits that a community can earn for existing protected areas and identify unprotected land (e.g., undeveloped land in the floodplain or high quality habitat) that could qualify for credits if protected in the future.17 37Natural Resources | DRAFT 205 Additional federal funding may become available in the near future. The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to develop a feasibility study on flood risk management along the Fox River, which will likely identify flood mitigation projects and potentially open up funding. Federal stimulus funds may become available as well. Invest in green and grey infrastructure The county and corridor communities should integrate green infrastructure through capital improvement planning as well as encourage retrofits of private property. Green infrastructure has the potential to improve the flood control and stormwater systems of corridor communities while achieving co-benefits unavailable with gray infrastructure solutions. Bioswales, rain gardens, permeable pavement, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, green streets, and vegetated stream buffers are all green infrastructure practices that, when considered cumulatively, can reduce pressure on local stormwater infrastructure. They can also decrease the installation or replacement costs of grey infrastructure, improve air quality and public health, increase habitat diversity and property values, and enhance a community’s visual image and identity. Coordinating green and gray infrastructure solutions into public investments (e.g., streets, parks, schools, and public grounds and facilities) allows municipalities to leverage existing funding sources and reduce overall project costs while addressing flooding issues. Demonstration projects on public land such as city halls, municipal campuses, and street rights-of-way provide opportunities to educate residents about the value of green infrastructure. Resources for integrating green infrastructure into streets have also expanded in recent years. Delta Institute’s Green Infrastructure Toolkit5 provides downloadable design templates as well as cost and maintenance estimates for right-of- way bioswales, rain gardens, and permeable pavement. National best practices in the National Association of City Transportation Officials’ (NACTO) Urban Street Stormwater Guide6 can help retrofit and reconstruct roadways that promote safety and improved stormwater management. Communicate existing flood risk to obtain flood mitigation funding Communicating flood risk can empower communities to take control and work toward impactful stormwater management solutions. The McHenry County Hazard Mitigation Plan calls for the county or municipalities to seek a mitigation planning grant to identify repetitive flood loss areas and compile a comprehensive list of structures located in the county’s floodplains, including critical facilities that potentially need flood protection. By creating Repetitive Loss Area maps and a list of interested property owners, the county can target areas of concern and higher risk for future buyout projects. Areas within the study area that are particularly at risk of riverine flooding and could benefit from this type of communication include residential developments around Griswold Lake, in Holiday Hills along the Fox River, and around Fox River inlets by Greening Road and Riverside Drive West. A list of targeted areas will be helpful for when funding does become available. The county and municipalities should also explore the following flood mitigation resources: • FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program provides funding for mitigation planning, mitigation activities, and management • FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds hazard mitigation plans and projects, including buyouts and land acquisition for flood mitigation • IEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA) administers a cost-share program (75% federal, 25% local match) through which communities can receive grants for the development of a comprehensive flood mitigation plan and the implementation of flood mitigation projects, including buyouts of repetitive loss properties • Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are available annually and can be used for flood mitigation acquisition projects as well as structural improvements that can lower insurance premiums, such as elevating mechanical equipment and providing proper flood openings • Community Development Block Grants – Disaster Resilience (CDBG-DR) where a federally-declared disaster has occurred • IDNR Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program 38 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 206 McHenry County and corridor communities should consider promoting best management practices on private land through education and outreach programs, development incentives (e.g., stormwater permit fee discounts, expedited permit review, zoning incentives) and financing assistance through rebates or cost- sharing programs. Kane County, for example, has a cost-share drainage program that provides technical and financial assistance to help homeowners in older subdivisions address flooding challenges.7 Similarly, DuPage County has a program that provides grants to individuals, organizations, and government agencies for up to 25% of eligible construction costs for regional water quality improvement projects including green infrastructure like rain gardens, permeable pavers, green roofs, wetland and riparian buffers, detention basin retrofits, and natural shoreline stabilization.8 Communities should pursue external funding opportunities to bolster capital and maintenance budgets and help offset the costs of green and grey infrastructure investments. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program funds green infrastructure installation as well as some design costs.9 IEPA Section 319(h) grants and 604(b) grants fund water quality management planning; Section 319(h) grants also fund BMP implementation, including conducting monitoring to measure BMP performance.10 Corridor communities should also consider adopting a stormwater utility that provides a more stable, long- term funding solution for supplementing public and private stormwater infrastructure. A growing number of communities throughout Illinois have adopted stormwater utility fees to fund capital and maintenance costs for both gray and green stormwater infrastructure. The county’s Water Resources Action Plan (WRAP) is a great resource for corridor communities to learn about different utility fee structures, how to set up a fee, and the legal authority behind them.11 There is also a CMAP report — The Value of Stormwater Utilities for Local Governments in the Chicago Region — that communities may find beneficial.12 CASE STUDY: VOLUNTARY FLOODPLAIN BUYOUTS IN THE FOX RIVER CORRIDOR McHenry County’s Water Resources Division used IDNR Hazard Mitigation Program grant funding to purchase seven structures on 20 properties in the Orchard Heights subdivision near Stickney Run Conservation Area in 2020. Once the structures have been demolished, the sites will be turned over to the McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD) and Nunda Township for long-term maintenance as open space. Natural Resources | DRAFT 39207 4.2 Improve and protect water quality The Fox River and its tributary streams and backwaters support a multitude of flora and fauna, their habitats, and a variety of recreational activities. Shallow aquifers provide the baseflow of the Fox River and streams, contribute water to wetlands, lakes, and ponds. Groundwater also serves as the primary drinking water source for communities throughout the corridor. The county, corridor communities, and other landowning and river management agencies can improve and protect the quality of the corridor’s surface water with strategies through streambank stabilization, stormwater management and erosion control practices that reduce runoff at the source, as well as sustainable agricultural techniques. Similarly, the quality of the corridor’s groundwater can be protected by reducing chlorides and promoting sensible salting strategies, strengthening local ordinances to protect recharge areas and wetlands, providing guidance on septic system maintenance to reduce leakage, supporting connections to community wastewater treatment systems whenever possible, and encouraging water conservation through regulatory amendments and incentives. Collective action within the corridor will help ensure sustainable and clean water resources for future generations. Improve stormwater management and erosion control Stormwater runoff degrades water quality, erodes stream channels and shorelines, and contributes to flooding and property damage within the corridor. The county, corridor communities, and partner agencies should strive to improve surface water quality by reducing stormwater runoff and minimizing the erosion that’s taking place within and upstream of the corridor. Employing green infrastructure BMPs, stabilizing shorelines, and applying sustainable agricultural practices are key strategies that can minimize sediment, chlorides, excess nutrients, and other toxins that enter and pollute the corridor’s waters. Green infrastructure BMPs are cost-effective ways to control and reduce runoff by using vegetation, soils, and natural processes to mimic natural functions and treat runoff at its source. BMPs capture rainwater onsite, slowing down the rate at which it flows into surface waters, as well as filtering pollutants accumulated in runoff. Bioswales, rain gardens, permeable pavement, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, green streets, and vegetated stream buffers are all BMPs that provide water quality and stormwater management benefits. See Recommendation 4.1 to learn how public and property owners can integrate BMPs into the landscape to improve surface water quality. As the county and corridor communities strengthen local ordinances (see Recommendations 3.2 and 4.1), they should also consider amending regulations to promote the installation of stormwater BMPs and mandate stream setbacks and vegetated buffers to further ingrain the benefits of these practices. Even with improved stormwater management, shoreline maintenance will continue to be important for riverfront property owners. Shoreline erosion was identified as a significant problem during the plan’s outreach phase. Streambank stabilization and other shoreline protection measures can help mitigate soil loss and associated negative impacts on water quality, flooding, habitat, water-based recreation and ultimately, the local economy. Parking lot with permeable pavers Source: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District 40 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 208 Corridor municipalities should encourage developers and public and private landowners to invest in natural or bioengineered buffers along shorelines and repair failing seawalls. Best practices include maximizing the use of native vegetation and minimizing the use of riprap, using riprap revetments where structural shoreline protection is required in place of vertical bulkhead walls which can exacerbate flooding and erosion elsewhere, and planting buffers of appropriate native vegetation along shorelines. Shoreline stabilization projects require permits from several different entities, including a joint permit between the USACE, IDNR Office of Water Resources, and IEPA, as well as a county general permit. The county should implement ways to educate and engage villages, homeowners’ associations (HOAs), and waterfront property owners on best practices, potential partnerships, and how to navigate the permitting process. Stakeholders, including riverfront property owners and HOAs, should seek funding opportunities for streambank stabilization through cost sharing, Section 319 grants, and the Illinois Department of Agriculture Streambank Stabilization and Restoration Program. Accumulated sediment in the Fox River is also harmful to water quality and aquatic habitat. The transport and build-up of sediment in a river system — also known as sedimentation — is a natural process; however, the rate at which it is occurring in the Fox River has been accelerated by development, human activity, and inadequate upland erosion control that is often exacerbated by more recurrent major floods. See Recommendation 5.2 for strategies to address sedimentation issues within the corridor and the Fox River watershed at large. CASE STUDY: IDNR SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT SOUTH OF STRATTON LOCK AND DAM IDNR is creating a plan to address shoreline erosion that is occurring within McHenry Dam State Park, below the Stratton Lock and Dam. The project would help control soil loss and sedimentation as well as provide more stable and improved access for fishing and the existing concessioner to rent row and paddle boats. Although plans are still in the works, it may have the potential to provide some space for tie-off anchors for boat access to the park. Natural Resources | DRAFT 41209 Upstream agricultural runoff is a significant source of sedimentation and excess nutrients in the Fox River. Corridor communities should partner with the McHenry-Lake County SWCD to promote sustainable agricultural management practices that conserve soils and protect water resources. Recommended practices may include integrated pest management, crop rotation, precision farming, grassed waterways of native prairie plants, streamside buffers, and animal grazing management, which aim to minimize the use of fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides, stabilize soils, and reduce nutrients in stormwater runoff. Private landowners and renters can get started with these agricultural management practices through opportunities like the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) Partners for Conservation program or financial and technical assistance programs through the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency. McHenry-Lake County SWCD also has a cover crop cost-share program that covers 75% of the actual costs (or average cost) of the conservation practice for fields that have not been previously planted with cover crops.18 The Midwest Cover Crop Council has a cover crop decision support tool for public use as well.19 Enhance groundwater protection measures Protecting and managing the county’s groundwater supply is essential for ensuring corridor communities have a sustainable and high-quality drinking water source as well as protecting the overall health of the Fox River. Although shallow aquifers are capable of providing clean sources of potable water, they rely on groundwater recharge and are sensitive to depletion, drought, contamination, and climate change impacts. Regulatory and non-regulatory measures should be taken at the county and municipal level to protect the quality and supply of the corridor’s groundwater resources. Efforts should focus on water conservation and areas most susceptible to contamination and/or threatened by loss of recharge. Communities should use McHenry County’s Sensitive Aquifer Recharge Areas (SARAs) map to identify areas in need of groundwater protection.20 SARAs are areas containing highly permeable soils and geology that promote groundwater recharge but are also susceptible to contamination. Figure 4.3 identifies key areas for groundwater protection and is intended to guide local land use planning decisions, assist watershed planning efforts, and support efforts to develop a countywide wellhead protection program and groundwater protection ordinance. The use of conservation design practices in new development and redevelopment projects can also help preserve these critical groundwater recharge areas. KEY CONCEPTS: WHAT IS GROUNDWATER RECHARGE? Recharge is the process by which rainwater or snowmelt infiltrates into the ground and resupplies aquifers. It becomes more challenging when development replaces natural ground with pavement, buildings, or other impervious surfaces. Projected increases in summer droughts and precipitation (in the form of rain, ice, and snow) in the winter and spring can also exacerbate these conditions, which could result in less aquifer recharge (and an increase in consumption) as well as elevated threats of runoff and chloride contamination, respectively. 42 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 210 Figure 4.3. McHenry County sensitive aquifer recharge areas Moraine Hills State Park Elm St R a n d R d B a rn a r d M i l l R d Ra n d R d I L - 1 7 6Front StBelvidere R dRichmond Rd ¬«31 ¬«120 ¬«120 ¬«176 SLILYLAKERDN LILLIA N ST SR I V E R R D E BAY RD AMES RD N RIVER RDW JOHNSBURG RD NRI VERSI DEDRW D O W E L L RDC H A R L E S JMILLER RD N CHAPEL HILL RDN DARRELLRDBAY RD E BURNETT RD NISH R D M C C ULLO MLAKE RD N GREEN STBULL VALLEY RD CUHLMAN RDEASTWAY DRSRIVERRDW LIN C O LN RDPEAR L S T WCRYSTALLAKERDV E T E R A N S PKWYW BURNETT RD C H A PELH I L L R D BIGH O L L O W RD BARREVILLERDDOWELL RD Weingart Rd Sedge Meadow NP Wheeler Fen LWR Black-Crown Marsh LWR Pistakee Bog Nature Preserve Pistakee Bog NP Pistakee Bog Nature Preserve Leatherleaf Bog NP Pike Marsh NP MacBrough Marsh LWR Volo Bog NP Stickney Run CA Lake Defiance Clear Lake Highwood Lake Thunderbird Lake Boone Lagoon Spruce Lake Lily Lake Pistakee LakeDutch Creek Lac Louette Fox RiverMil l S t r e a m Lily Lake Drain Pistakee Lake Weston Lake McCullom Lake Griswold LakeFox RiverBoone Creek Lake Jerilyn LakeMcHenryHoliday Hills Johnsburg Lakemoor McHenry Prairie Grove McHenry Co. Sensitive Aquifer Recharge Areas (SARAs) High Potential for Aquifer Recharge / Contamination Moderately High Potential for Aquifer Recharge / Contamination Fox River Corridor Municipal Limits County Boundary Metra Line (UP-NW) I2 Metra Station °0 0.5 1 1.50.25 Miles Sources: SARAs (McHenry Co., 2015) Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, 2021 Water 43Natural Resources | DRAFT 211 • Adopt a water conservation ordinance (or improve an existing one). Holiday Hills and Prairie Grove could benefit from adopting a water conservation ordinance like the Northwest Water Planning Alliance’s (NWPA) model ordinance that promotes year-round lawn watering best practices that reduce outdoor water use. Johnsburg and McHenry could benefit from improving upon their existing ordinance to reflect all elements included in the NWPA model. • Update development standards to encourage water-efficient development patterns, such as conservation-oriented and compact development (see Recommendation 3.2). These can also be tailored to minimize development intensity, impervious surfaces, and extensive grading to promote infiltration and groundwater recharge. • Restrict or eliminate the use of coal tar sealants and other pavement sealants. These chemicals are high in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are toxic to aquatic species and a known carcinogen to human health.26 • Adopt ordinances for salt storage and handling, septic system testing and maintenance, and pet waste pick-up. (More information on septic system testing and maintenance is outlined in the following strategy.) As of August 2019, the Illinois Pollution Control Board requires each community water supplier to develop a Source Water Protection Plan (SWPP) and submit that plan to the IEPA for review and approval.21 The purpose of this new requirement is to facilitate the protection of source water quality and quantity at the local level. Community water suppliers within the corridor should use this planning process to establish goals and determine which tools are most suitable for protecting the quality and supply of its drinking water source within the community. As SWPPs are developed, community water suppliers should consider pursuing the following measures to protect their source water: • Establish maximum setback zone ordinances in addition to the minimum setback zones that are required for public water supply wells. Municipalities can voluntarily adopt maximum setback zones that are up to 1,000 feet.22 This type of zone helps prevent contamination through siting restrictions, regulations on existing and new potential sources of contamination (including certain land uses), and community awareness of the zone’s sensitivity to contamination. The IEPA has a maximum setback zone workbook23 that can be used to determine if a community’s well(s) is eligible as well as help define an appropriate distance for the zone.24 • Develop a groundwater protection overlay district ordinance, which offers water quality protections from contamination over a broader area compared to a setback zone. These districts are often developed after identifying recharge areas or areas that are vulnerable to groundwater contamination. One local example is the City of Crystal Lake’s Watershed District.25 The city modeled groundwater and surface water interactions to determine how impervious development and contamination from on-site human activity, like an underground storage tank, would directly impact their water resources. 44 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 212 Municipalities should also incorporate sensible salting practices into road and parking lot maintenance operations during the winter season to reduce chlorides (see Figure 4.4). McHenry County offers sensible salting workshops and educational resources communities can use to instruct staff — as well as residents and businesses — on application rates, methods, and alternative anti-icing and de- icing products, such as mixtures with beet juice near ecologically sensitive areas.27 These types of best practices can also be applied by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT), and townships within the study area. The county and corridor municipalities can also promote landscaping with deep-rooted native vegetation to increase infiltration and reduce the need for supplemental water as well as encourage (or require) the use of phosphorus-free lawn fertilizer.28 McHenry County has completed their 2020 update to the County Water Resources Action Plan, which can help guide municipalities and residents in implementing many of these strategies (see Figure 4.5).29 The Plan aims to educate decision-makers from the county, municipalities, businesses, and individuals about water resources, the potential threats to those resources, and strategies and actions that could be taken to help protect or restore them. Communities can also develop a wellhead protection plan and recharge area management program to help with enforcement and implementation of water quality protection measures at the local level.30 McHenry County Water Resources Action Plan 2020 Update Prepared by: Water Resources Action Plan Task Force and Department of Planning and Development Source: Salt Smart Collaborative, 2020 Figure 4.4. “Why be salt smart?” infographic Source: McHenry County, 2020 Figure 4.5. McHenry County Water Resources Action Plan 45Natural Resources | DRAFT 213 The Village of Johnsburg invested in a sanitary sewer system and wastewater treatment plant in 2002 and has since been connecting residential properties that are on private septic systems to the Village’s sanitary sewer system. Once the Village brings sewer lines into a neighborhood, residents have five years to connect and are given the option to pay for connection costs upfront or finance the amount on their sewer bill over a 20-year period.31 Cost has proven to be a barrier for some residents; however, the Village aims to reduce costs by seeking grant funding with the support of state representatives and working with multiple properties at a time to achieve economies of scale. Johnsburg should continue their efforts to move residents onto the Village’s system. Other communities in the corridor should consider Johnsburg’s methods for investing in a sanitary sewer system and wastewater treatment facility or connecting to an existing system nearby. Holiday Hills is entirely on septic, and McHenry has a few neighborhoods on septic despite having a sanitary sewer system serving the majority of its residents. In July 2021, Holiday Hills agreed to partner with Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District, which provides sewer connections to communities near the corridor, to extend their services into their community.32 Through this transition, the Village — as well as other communities still dependent on septic systems — should seek funds dedicated to help with connection costs and bringing sanitary sewers to communities, such as the State’s CDBG for public infrastructure and IEPA’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) program and the Unsewered Communities Construction Grant Program (UCCGP).33 Communities should also seek partnerships with nonprofit organizations like the Fox River Study Group (FRSG) that could help expand funding opportunities as well as provide long-term data on Fox River water quality within the corridor (see Recommendation 5.4 for more strategies on improving data collection and sharing through collaboration). Where transferring to the municipal sewer system is not possible, the county and corridor communities should communicate the importance of septic system maintenance and encourage regular testing and system upgrades. Replacing septic systems is expensive but can be delayed or avoided if systems are regularly inspected and maintained over time. Modernize wastewater infrastructure and operations Wastewater infrastructure, including municipal collection sewers, pumping stations, and treatment plants, as well as on-site wastewater treatment systems (i.e., septic systems), can pose a threat to surface and groundwater resources if not properly operated and maintained. In an effort to protect the quality of surface and groundwater resources, the county and corridor communities should proactively help homeowners maintain degraded septic systems as well as optimize wastewater facilities and operations to curtail current and future water quality threats. Septic systems are prone to leakage and overflows due to age and poor maintenance, allowing sewage to seep into the local water table and pollute shallow aquifers. Many of these properties are within the floodplain along the Fox River, making them even more susceptible to backups when groundwater levels are too high and/or drain fields are saturated with overflowing river water. Malfunctioning systems and unpermitted repairs or modifications can also cause groundwater contamination and pose a threat to private drinking water wells. Corridor communities should strive to transition residents to a sanitary sewer system to alleviate the water quality concerns associated with septic systems. Septic system maintenance is the responsibility of individual property owners, some of which may not have the financial capacity or knowledge to keep their septic tank and drainfield functioning properly; whereas sanitary sewer system maintenance is the responsibility of the municipality or private utility, who comparatively is more equipped for detecting and addressing maintenance issues, such as leakage, than individual property owners. 46 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 214 The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) should support increased septic system oversight, education, and maintenance efforts. The MCDH is responsible for responding to complaints regarding malfunctioning, unpermitted, or non-compliant onsite wastewater treatment systems. The WRAP notes several types of properties that would benefit from additional oversight and maintenance. These include unincorporated properties with antiquated systems that would not meet current standards or are subject to very shallow seasonal high groundwater influences and/or flooding, and areas where there is a high density of septic systems in highly permeable soils. The county should also consider updating the county’s Public Health Ordinance to include septic system maintenance requirements. The county can look to Wisconsin for guidance on maintenance requirements and standards. Both the state and counties have regulations, such as pumpage thresholds and regular inspection rates, to ensure proper septic system maintenance.34 The county could work with the Illinois Department of Public Health, IEPA, and MCDH to assist with outreach and education, system upgrades, inspections, and enforcement. For municipalities that do have a centralized wastewater treatment system within the corridor, the utilities and public works departments from these communities should partner with the FRSG to ensure that their systems are employing best practices in wastewater treatment, using the most up-to-date technologies, and optimizing treatment for reducing excessive nutrient loading to the Fox River. Wastewater treatment systems and their discharges are major contributors to the phosphorus found in the Fox River. The FRSG’s Fox River Implementation Plan (FRIP) aims to create a 75% reduction in the Fox River’s phosphorus levels by 2022. Corridor communities can become members of the FRSG to better understand the impacts of phosphorus on the river, seek assistance toward reducing phosphorus discharges, and improve overall system operations, while helping FRSG members achieve their overall goal to reduce phosphorus-related impairments in the Fox River. Source: City of McHenry 47Natural Resources | DRAFT 215 4.3 Enhance diverse ecosystems The Fox River is one of Illinois’ greatest natural resources. It boasts diverse ecosystems that sustain native vegetation and wildlife, enhance water quality, aid flood mitigation, and promote recreational opportunities (see Figure 4.6). Land managers such as MCCD, IDNR, and municipal parks departments have had success in protecting, restoring, and managing the corridor’s ecological assets and should continue existing efforts. Still, there are opportunities to promote resilient ecosystems by prioritizing management action and open space acquisition and maximizing limited resources through enhanced coordination and innovative approaches. Target green infrastructure management and expansion The Fox River Corridor enjoys vast expanses of protected open space, floodplains, wetlands and fens, oak groves, and other high-quality habitats. Maximizing ecosystem services and healthy habitat provided by these natural areas requires ongoing management and restoration. This task is becoming ever more important due to constrained resources and climate change, which is expected to cause more flooding that can result in more aquatic invasive species getting washed into fens, wetlands, and riparian areas. In addition to climate change, stakeholders identified habitat fragmentation as one of the greatest threats to the corridor’s biodiversity and voiced the need to create and maintain landscape linkages to sustain biodiversity. Expanding the network of these natural areas through targeted acquisitions, easements, or other land conservation methods will benefit the ecosystems and the services they provide, including stormwater management, recreation, and economic prosperity. Municipalities, townships, and state and local land conservation organizations should use the McHenry County Green Infrastructure Plan and other natural resource inventories to prioritize open space management and acquisition.35 Priority areas for restoring and expanding the green infrastructure network include (See Figure 4.6): • Conservation, stream restoration, and wetland restoration opportunities identified in watershed- based plans for the Boone-Dutch Creeks and Silver- Sleepy Hollow Creeks watersheds. • Unprotected lands that are contiguous to state parks and conservation areas, or in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory or McHenry County Natural Areas Inventory that would expand existing protected areas. One specific opportunity that has been identified is the land between Moraine Hills State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area. IDNR and partners should consider opportunities to acquire land to connect the two parks, including agricultural land northwest of Moraine Hills. • Unprotected wetlands that are adjacent to a waterbody or that would connect protected wetlands (such as those surrounding Dutch Creek Bay and Griswold Lake), interspersed throughout the Stickney Run Conservation Area, and along the Fox River in Holiday Hills. • Flood-prone property and undeveloped or vacant property within floodplains. Priority areas include vacant land in Holiday Hills and Dutch Creek Bay as well as residential properties interested in selling through voluntary “buyout” programs, including properties around Griswold Lake, the Fox River inlets by Greening Road and Riverside Drive West, and other unincorporated riverfront areas. • Oak groves throughout the corridor. • SARAs within the corridor (see Recommendation 4.2). To further target management, open space administrators should use Illinois’ Species in Greatest Need of Conservation inventory36 and threatened and endangered species lists37 to allocate resources that will improve the habitat of vulnerable species. Restoring wooded riverfront areas for rookeries is also critical to maintaining bird populations such as great blue herons, black crowned night herons, and great egrets. Similarly, restoration of wooded and pasture lands can benefit other wildlife that supply restoration and open space management dollars through hunting permit fees. To expand protection through land acquisition, communities and open space managers should partner with local watershed groups and organizations like the Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) and McHenry County Conservation Foundation and pursue funding sources, such as IDNR’s OSLAD program. See Recommendation 4.1 for more information on acquisition and protection strategies. 48 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 216 Moraine Hills State Park Elm St R a n d R d B a rn a r d M i l l R d Ra n d R d I L - 1 7 6Front StBelvidere R dRichmond Rd¬«31 ¬«120 ¬«120 ¬«176 SLILYLAKERDN LILLIA N ST SR I VE R R D E BAY RD AMES RD N RIVER RDW JOHNSBURG RD NRI VERSI DEDRW D O W E L L RDC H A R L E S JMILLER RD N CHAPEL HILL RDN DARRELLRDBAY RD E BURNETT RD NISH R D M C C ULLO MLAKE RD N GREEN STBULL VALLEY RD CUHLMAN RDEASTWAY DRSRIVERRDW LIN C O LN RDPEAR L S T WCRYSTALLAKERDV E T E R A N S PKWYW BURNETT RD C H A PELH I L L R D BIGH O L L O W RD BARREVILLERDDOWELL RD Weingart Rd Sedge Meadow NP Wheeler Fen LWR Black-Crown Marsh LWR Pistakee Bog Nature Preserve Pistakee Bog NP Pistakee Bog Nature Preserve Leatherleaf Bog NP Pike Marsh NP MacBrough Marsh LWR Volo Bog NP Stickney Run CA Lake Defiance Clear Lake Highwood Lake Thunderbird Lake Boone Lagoon Spruce Lake Lily Lake Pistakee LakeDutch Creek Lac Louette Fox RiverMil l S t r e a m Lily Lake Drain Pistakee Lake Weston Lake McCullom Lake Griswold LakeFox RiverBoone Creek Lake Jerilyn LakeMcHenryHoliday Hills Johnsburg Lakemoor McHenry Prairie Grove Green Infrastructure Vision (GIV) Oak Groves Illinois & McHenry Natural Areas Inventory Fen Marsh Bog Wetlands Water Open Space Golf Courses Fox River Corridor Municipal Limits County Boundary Metra Line (UP-NW) I2 Metra Station °0 0.5 1 1.50.25 Miles Sources: GIV 2.2 (Chicago Wilderness, 2012) Fens, Marshes, Bogs (IDNR Nature Preserves, 2021), Wetlands (McHenry Co. ADID, 2005), Oak Groves (Morton Arboretum, 2010). Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, 2021 Figure 4.6. Green infrastructure and diverse ecosystems 49Natural Resources | DRAFT 217 Maximize resources for management and restoration Natural resources agencies have grappled with budget constraints in recent years, and due to further budget and capacity challenges tied to impacts of COVID-19, funding open space management and restoration may become more challenging. In an effort to maximize resources, communities and land managers should consider pursuing the following strategies: • Collaborate with schools and active stewardship groups: Land managers, such as the MCCD and IDNR, should continue to collaborate with active stewardship groups within the corridor to leverage volunteer networks and accomplish management goals. The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, and Boone-Dutch Creeks Watershed Alliance are three organizations that offer volunteer opportunities and work with schools to promote environmental stewardship. See Recommendation 5.4 for a list of organizations that could serve as potential partners. • Explore joint-management partnerships: Landowners and open space managers should explore joint management partnerships for ecosystems that span jurisdictional or park boundaries. This level of communication and coordination can help align management plans and activities. • Seek partnerships and grants that can increase and build staff capacity. Open space managers should pursue grants, such as IDNR’s Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program and the Community Stewardship Challenge Grant administered by the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. Managers should also consider partnering with AmeriCorps and the McHenry County College to create stewardship positions that would help augment open space management staff. • Pursue innovative approaches to invasive species management: One innovative approach to invasive species management is being employed by IDNR, who is leasing out IDNR land that is overgrown with invasive species to farmers. The land is cleared and put into agricultural production for several years, thereby improving soil conditions and preparing it for future native plantings. Municipalities and land managers at the state and local levels should work with the McHenry-Lake County SWCD to identify and target areas and farmers that could implement this approach in other areas within the corridor. • Select resilient trees and vegetation: Land managers and municipalities can conserve resources as well as boost ecosystem resilience by selecting hardier native tree species and vegetation and practicing routine pruning. Native plants are often less resource intensive, require less maintenance to thrive, and more resilient to extreme weather and damage from severe summer and winter storms. Land managers in coordination with municipalities should also work with landowners to promote the management of private lands, particularly those near protected areas. • Establish Class III Special Resource Groundwater designations. The county and corridor communities should work with IEPA to establish Class III special resource groundwater designation for Wheeler Fen on the west side of the Fox River. These designations provide additional resources through the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission to help protect groundwater recharge areas associated with groundwater dependent wetlands (fens) and other aquatic ecosystems. Lake Defiance at Sunset, Moraine Hills State Park Source: James Jordan, 2014, Flikr. CC BY-ND 2.0. 50 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 218 Implementation Actions Recommendation Timeline Lead and Partners 4.1 Increase resilience of flood-prone communities Strengthen local ordinances. The county and corridor municipalities should use an ordinance checklist to identify opportunities that strengthen ordinances and revise regulations accordingly to improve community resilience and contribute to improved stormwater management and flood control. 3-5 years Corridor municipalities, McHenry County, environmental civic organizations Participate in FEMA’s CRS program. Communities should have planning and public works staff review the CRS resources and seek advice on the program and process from the county and nearby communities that are participating members. The county should revisit its CRS class and seek ways it can be improved, particularly in light new credit opportunities within the 2021 addendum. 0-2 years Corridor municipalities, McHenry County Restore natural drainage areas and floodplains. The county and corridor municipalities should acquire flood-prone properties through voluntary buyouts programs. Municipalities should designate municipally owned, undeveloped parcels in floodplains and wetlands as protected open space on future land use maps and update zoning codes accordingly. Municipalities should also seek partnerships and funding to restore the land’s natural flood control qualities. Funding: IEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, FEMA BRIC and HMGP, OSLAD Ongoing Corridor municipalities, McHenry County, MCCD, IDNR, IEMA, Fox River Flood Coalition Communicate flood risk to obtain flood mitigation funding. The county and corridor municipalities should seek federal and state funding to identify and prioritize areas in greatest need of flood mitigation as well as implement flood mitigation projects. Stakeholders should identify and map repetitive flood loss areas and compile a comprehensive list of structures located in the corridor’s floodplains. The Fox River Flood Coalition should help stakeholders acquire funding and take on this data collection effort. Funding: CDBG, CDBG-DR, FEMA BRIC and HMGP, IEMA FMA OSLAD, federal stimulus funds 0-2 years Corridor municipalities, McHenry County, Fox River Flood Coalition Invest in green and grey infrastructure. The county and corridor communities should integrate green infrastructure through capital improvement plans and encourage retrofits on private property. The county should consider developing a cost-share program similar to that of Kane and DuPage Counties. Municipalities can encourage retrofits through education and outreach programs and development incentives. Municipalities can also explore stormwater utility fees to support the capital and maintenance costs of stormwater infrastructure. Funding: IEPA GIGO Program, IEPA Section 319(h) and 604(b) grants, stormwater utility fees Ongoing McHenry County, corridor municipalities (including residents), MCCD, FWA, IDNR, and civic organizations 4.2 Improve and protect water quality Improve stormwater management and erosion control. The county, corridor communities, and partner agencies should employ green infrastructure BMPs, stabilize shorelines, and apply sustainable agricultural practices to minimize sediment, chlorides, nutrients, and other toxins that pollute the corridor’s waters. Funding: McHenry-Lake County SWCD Cover Crop Cost-Share Program; IDOA’s Partners for Conservation Program; IEPA GIGO and Section 319 programs; USDA-NRCS and Farm Service Agency’s financial and technical assistance programs Ongoing McHenry County, corridor municipalities, IDNR, MCCD, FWA, McHenry-Lake County SWCD, USDA-NRCS Enhance groundwater protection measures. Regulatory and non-regulatory measures should be taken at the county and municipal level to protect the quality and supply of the corridor’s groundwater resources. Efforts should focus on water conservation and areas most susceptible to contamination and/or threatened by loss of recharge. Ongoing McHenry County, corridor municipalities, IDNR, MCCD Modernize wastewater infrastructure and operations. The county and corridor communities should proactively manage degraded septic systems and optimize wastewater facilities and operations to curtail current and future water quality threats. Funding: IEPA SRF and UCCGP, US EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program, CDBG for public infrastructure 3-5 years McHenry County, MCDPH, corridor municipalities, private sewer utilities, FRSG, IDPH 4.3 Enhance and protect diverse ecosystems Target green infrastructure management and expansion. Maximizing ecosystem services and healthy habitat provided by these natural areas requires ongoing management and restoration. This task is becoming ever more important due to constrained resources and climate change. Expanding the network of these natural areas through targeted acquisitions, easements, or other land conservation methods will also benefit the ecosystems and the services they provide. Funding: Land and Water Conservation Fund, Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program Ongoing McHenry County, corridor municipalities including City of McHenry Parks & Recreation and Public Works Urban Forestry Program, MCCD, IDNR, TLC Maximize resources for management and restoration. Corridor communities and land managers should consider the following strategies: Collaborate with schools and stewardship groups; pursue innovative invasive species management approaches and joint-management partnerships; plant native vegetation; and establish Class III groundwater protection designations. 3-5 years McHenry County, MCCD, IDNR, corridor municipalities, local watershed groups 51Natural Resources | DRAFT 219 Collaboration, Education, and Engagement Chapter 5 220 Key Findings Management of the river and supporting infrastructure is becoming progressively challenging. River management is becoming progressively more challenging given the complex relationship between the system’s ongoing sedimentation issues, flooding, climate change, and the demand for water-based recreation. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Fox Waterway Agency (FWA), and other partner agencies are striving to improve how the river is managed in light of these ongoing challenges. Sedimentation limits recreational boating and safe navigation. The accumulation of sediment is most prevalent in narrow stretches of the river as well as bays, channels, and other backwater areas. The extensive land area in Illinois and Wisconsin draining to this section of the Fox contributes high loads of sediment, among other pollutants, via urban and agricultural runoff. Sediment degrades aquatic habitat and impedes recreational access for boaters and other river users. Projected increases in the frequency and intensity of rain events will increase the need for better stormwater management and erosion control. Citizen groups are working to improve water quality. The corridor benefits from the actions and dedication of several citizen groups formed to protect the Fox River through education, stewardship, and advocacy. These groups include the Fox River Ecosystem Partnership, Fox River Study Group, Friends of the Fox River, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, Northwest Water Planning Alliance, Sierra Club, Boone-Dutch Creeks Watershed Alliance, and Silver and Sleepy Hollow Creeks Watershed Coalition, among others. There is a strong network of stewardship and management organizations. The active stewardship and management of open space within the corridor can be attributed to state and local agencies, conservation organizations, and community groups. Stewards and land managers pursue partnerships and collaborations to streamline maintenance responsibilities and apply cohesive management methods that work toward common goals. Vision — The Fox River Corridor will foster multi-jurisdictional collaboration that improves the health and management of the river, advances education and stewardship of community assets, and addresses watershed-wide stormwater challenges. Collaboration, Education, and Engagement | DRAFT 53221 5.1 Support regional and bi-state efforts to address riverine flooding and sedimentation 5.2 Maintain river capacity through increased coordination and collaboration 5.3 Educate and engage the public as stewards of the corridor 5.4 Collaborate across jurisdictions and with stakeholder groups 5.1 Support regional and bi-state efforts to address riverine flooding and sedimentation The IDNR, FWA, and other partner agencies should continue to pursue strategies that bolster ongoing coordination and collaboration as well as address regional issues at the watershed scale. Corridor communities should also support initiatives that are taking a more regional, system-wide approach to address flood risk, curb sedimentation, and mitigate flooding along the Fox River. Convene the Fox River Flood Coalition In 2018, the Flood Control Act of 1945 was amended in response to severe flooding along the Fox River that occurred in the summer of 2017. The amendment (Public Act 100-0703) created and charged the Fox River Flood Control Commission to study the extent of flooding and develop a structure for a long-term integrated flood management coalition.38 This effort culminated in December 2019 with the Fox River Flood Commission Report and the Commission’s commitment to convene a multi-jurisdictional group that would continue to address flooding issues along the Fox River (see Figure 5.1). The FWA with support from IDNR, McHenry County, Kane County, and other Commission members, should convene the Fox River Flood Coalition using the structure outlined in the 2019 report. Together, the Coalition should work with stakeholders throughout the Fox River watershed to improve coordination and foster collaboration around common goals of minimizing, and cost-effectively managing, flooding along the Fox River. Collectively, the Coalition would be well-positioned to help prioritize projects as well as explore more sustainable funding streams and mechanisms, such as federal grants or a special purpose district, to support the necessary projects that will help minimize flooding impacts and improve the overall management the river system. The Coalition should consist of representatives from municipalities, townships, and each county along the Fox River as well as representatives from the IDNR and the FWA. McHenry and Kane Counties should help the FWA garner participation among river-adjacent townships and municipalities as well as other entities that can help tackle the issues at hand. Stakeholders also expressed interest in annual public meetings to learn about the Coalition’s progress. Recommendations Source: IDNR Office of Water Resources, 2019 Figure 5.1. Cover of the Fox River Flood Commission Report 54 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 222 Partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to study system-wide watershed issues The USACE has jurisdiction over navigable waters of the United States and is not strictly bound to state boundaries, which makes the group a key stakeholder in successfully bringing regional and bi-state watershed-scale strategies to fruition. The IDNR and FWA should continue to request USACE assistance to address system-wide issues of riverine flooding and sedimentation. The FWA should also work with the USACE and IDNR to improve administrative processes that would enable them to readily restore shorelines as well as address sedimentation and navigational hazards within their jurisdiction in a timely manner. In August 2020, IDNR’s Office of Water Resources (OWR) requested the USACE Chicago District to conduct a feasibility study on sedimentation management through their Planning Assistance Study program to help address flood risk and mitigate flooding throughout the Fox River watershed. A similar study has been requested by state representatives and local partners, but at the scale of the bi-state Fox River watershed. Stakeholders should continue to support the public entities that are pursuing these studies. In December 2020, the U.S. Congress passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020.39 The legislation gave the USACE authorization to pursue WRDA projects; however, budgeting and appropriations are still being finalized. If the USACE decides to pursue one of more of these projects, McHenry County, the FWA, and river communities should work closely with USACE to ensure the study is comprehensive in scope and considers all relevant data and input. They can also serve as the liaisons between USACE and local residents and provide project updates and solicit public input if requested. McHenry County, corridor communities, and the FWA should use this opportunity as a mechanism to improve regional coordination and garner support for future partnerships with USACE. KEY CONCEPTS: STRATTON DAM OPERATIONS Historically, the river and lakes system has not been the easiest to navigate by boat due to existing shallow conditions. In response, the Stratton Dam was constructed in 1939 followed by the construction of the lock in 1960. The facility is currently operated and maintained by IDNR’s OWR as directed by the McHenry County Dam Act (615 ILCS 100). The Act requires that OWR regulate water levels within the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes to maintain a navigable water depth following guidelines set forth in the Operations of Stratton and Algonquin Dams (updated in 2012). Regulating flows and operating the dam may include opening its gates during storm events; however, the dam’s primary purpose is to meet IDNR’s directive to maintain navigable water depths. The OWR does not have the legal authority to operate the Stratton Dam in a manner that aims to prevent flooding — e.g., drawing down water levels in preparation of floodwaters — without a modification to the McHenry County Dam Act. It’s also important to note that Stratton Dam was not designed for flood control and as a result, its ability to reduce flood level are minimal. For more information, see Section 3.2 of the Fox River Corridor Plan’s Existing Conditions Report. 55Collaboration, Education, and Engagement | DRAFT 223 5.2 Maintain river capacity through increased coordination and collaboration Climate change has been contributing to short-term drought conditions that lower water levels as well as an increase in the frequency and duration of storm events that cause reoccurring flooding and naturally raise water levels in the Fox River. At the same time, the rate at which sediment is building up in the river has been accelerated by development, human activity, and inadequate upland erosion control that is often exacerbated by more recurrent major floods. Sediment build-up becomes even more apparent during low flow conditions where river capacity is further limited. Despite these challenges, waterway managers need to continue working together and engaging with river users to ensure river capacity supports the local economy and river recreation while also ensuring the safety of riverfront communities. Prioritize areas in most critical need with IDNR’s modeling efforts In October 2020, IDNR’s OWR completed a bathymetric survey measuring the elevation of the river bottom along a 6.5-mile stretch of the Fox River, north of the Stratton Lock and Dam (see Figure 5.2).40 The data collection effort is helping OWR better understand the flow of the river, including areas that may be impeded by accumulated sediment. The OWR is using the data to create a hydraulic model for the 6.5-mile stretch of the river that will be able to help identify the impacts different strategies (e.g., dredging, debris removal, and/or other channel modifications) may have on water levels. The OWR anticipates these efforts will be completed in 2021. Once complete, the FWA should work with OWR to use the model and subsequent cost-benefit analyses to develop a three to five-year strategic plan focused on increasing river capacity and maintaining the waterways for recreational use. The plan may include a variety of strategies, such as dredging, stormwater management, and flood control projects. A strategic plan can communicate a greater sense of agency direction, guide annual budgeting, and function as a marketing tool when seeking sustainable and external funding sources. In addition to river capacity, identifying other co-benefits like water quality improvements could be beneficial as well. Source: IDNR Office of Water Resources, 2020 Figure 5.2. Section of IDNR’s 2020 bathymetric survey Continue to monitor and communicate water level impacts In an effort to address the fluctuations in water levels amid sedimentation and the variability in weather patterns caused by climate change, IDNR’s OWR published a survey in April 2020 for businesses to communicate how they have been impacted by water levels in the Chain O’Lakes and the Fox River to the Algonquin Dam. Survey results will assist the OWR in determining the economic impacts various water levels, including conditions caused by sedimentation and flooding events that produce boating restrictions, have on businesses. IDNR’s OWR should continue to monitor and work with river users and groups like the Lower Fox River Alliance that can help communicate the impacts water levels have on river communities. The FWA and boating groups should also work with OWR to communicate to the boating community the challenges associated with maintaining water levels under existing statutes and weather patterns. FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 56 224 CASE STUDY: PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION The FWA has had success partnering with communities to remove sediment and share the cost of its removal. In 2018, FWA partnered with the City of McHenry to dredge sediment from Boone Creek. FWA removed the built-up sediments and McHenry handled the transportation and process of dredged material. In an effort to further benefit the waterway and its users, the FWA is currently pursuing a different partnership model with Johnsburg, where the depositing and processing of sediments would take place on privately-owned land. Promote local partnerships to improve dredging operations Many stakeholders throughout the planning process voiced the need for increased dredging activities. However, dredging projects are costly and require land to deposit the dredged material or prepare it for sale. Although dredging is not the primary tool for stormwater management and erosion control (see Recommendation 4.2 for related strategies), supporting operations in close proximity to the river can make it a more cost-effective strategy that can supplement land management techniques and erosion control practices aimed at preventing soils from entering the waterway in the first place. The FWA should continue to work with McHenry County and corridor communities to identify parcels that are suitable for depositing and processing sediment. This type of coordination and collaboration can improve FWA’s dredging operations and capacity to take on more projects. It also serves as a strategic model for the corridor to help improve sediment management. The county and corridor communities, as well as boating groups and environmental organizations, can also help the FWA engage and inform residents and landowners of the challenges associated with dredging projects alongside the benefits of processing sediment locally. Educational efforts could increase the number of suitable parcels and landowners willing to dedicate land to improving the corridor’s sedimentation issues. As dredging projects are pursued, the FWA should explore partnerships with the University of Illinois Extension and the McHenry-Lake County SWCD to assess the market and feasibility of a circular business model where the nutrient byproduct of dredging is sold to local farms and agriculture businesses and other private property owners within northeastern Illinois. Provided the dredged material is clean, it could support row crops and production of local food, while revenues from the byproduct would help cover excavation and drying costs on newly dredged material. Pursuing available state and federal grant incentives will help promote the sustainability of the business. 57Collaboration, Education, and Engagement | DRAFT 225 5.3 Educate and engage the public as stewards of the corridor An educated and engaged public is the foundation for protecting and preserving the corridor’s economic, recreational, and ecological assets. Stakeholders expressed the need to educate river users and inform landowners about the threats facing the Fox River Corridor as well as increase opportunities to build local capacity and become local stewards. Local governments, open space managers, and civic organizations should work together to increase public awareness of corridor-specific pressures and challenges as well as promote existing educational and outreach programs that respond to the needs of the corridor. Many of these entities already implement outreach activities that can benefit from increased collaboration and promotion of their programs among residents and visitors, riverfront property owners, boaters, and other river users alike. Build stewardship capacity through education and outreach Local governments and civic organizations should work together to bolster and distribute educational materials on the threats facing the corridor to help local stakeholders develop a better understanding of the issues at hand and the role stakeholders have in shaping the corridor’s future. Municipalities, local chambers, business as well as neighborhood groups and HOAs should consider featuring educational materials through their websites, social media, and newsletters. Tabling at public events and outdoor fairs can also be an effective avenue through which the concerns and challenges can be shared with the public. Stakeholders suggested additional education and outreach strategies, such as the use of mobile apps and distribution of educational placements to local restaurants. Apps could help people learn the difference between native and invasive plant species and promote other citizen science efforts. Placemats could feature information on the significance of the Fox River Corridor and stewardship best practices. Signage in strategic areas can also help the public become more aware of the corridor’s history, culture, and assets while also functioning as a tool for placemaking and wayfinding. See Recommendation 6.1 for more signage strategies. PUBLIC OUTREACH HIGHLIGHT: INTEREST IN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON FLOODING AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT Throughout the planning process, stakeholders expressed a need to inform corridor residents and visitors about flood risk and management. Educational materials that outline the causes of flooding, ongoing mitigation efforts, and personal flood risk reduction strategies can benefit corridor communities. Additional information about river dynamics, the elevation of the river, and causes of sedimentation can give residents a better understanding of the river system and how they can play a role in reducing river flooding. 58 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 226 Promote stewardship and volunteer opportunities McHenry County and corridor municipalities, natural resources agencies, and civic organizations should work together and promote educational resources, programs, and campaigns, as well as volunteer opportunities to increase local stewardship and capacity. Efforts should be targeted at youth, private landowners and businesses, river users, and the general public within the corridor. Citizen science education with the Friends of the Fox River Source: Friends of the Fox River, 2021. Youth: Engaging students through environmental education and volunteer events can encourage young people to become lifelong stewards. Schools should consider incorporating education and outreach opportunities and resources into their curriculum. Friends of the Fox River (FOFR) has an outdoor education program — Stewards of their Streams — that engages students and the general public in water quality monitoring and hosts a variety of volunteer cleanup activities.41 Similarly, McHenry County leads the McHenry County Schools Environment Education Program that provides environmental education to students, youth groups, teachers, and parents. Environmental Defenders of McHenry County also hosts a variety of educational events and supports local school environmental clubs. They even offer three annual environmental scholarships for local high school students.42 Private landowners and businesses: Individual private landowners can have an important role in preserving open space, protecting sensitive ecosystems, and improving habitat connectivity and water quality. Investing in native vegetation, installing filter strips, restoring streambanks, and purchasing low-impact home and garden products are just some of the actions that private landowners and businesses can take to become better stewards. There are multiple resources that communities can share to help implement landowners with these actions: • IDNR’s recently launched website, Conservation Inclusive Construction and Development Archive (CICADA), provides a wide variety of resources for landowners and homeowners that walk through how to manage land to protect natural resources and improve wildlife and habitat connectivity (see Figure 5.3).43 The streambank and shoreline protection guides and resources on rain gardens and stormwater management would be particularly helpful for corridor homeowners. Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Figure 5.3. Example of the resources within the CICADA 59Collaboration, Education, and Engagement | DRAFT 227 • TLC coordinates the Conservation@Home and Conservation@Work programs (initially started by the Conservation Foundation), which encourage the use of native plants on residential yards, business properties, and campuses, protection and restoration of natural areas, promotion of good water resource practices such as rain barrels and rain gardens, education of landowners on how to improve habitats, and provision of a visible sign of good conservation design and implementation.44 • Other existing programs include Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Natural Lawn Care Initiative45 and the Salt Smart Collaborative46 for sensible salting practices that residents and businesses that hire private contractors can employ. In addition to existing resources, municipalities can promote the use of conservation easements or land donations to protect sensitive areas like private wetlands. TLC has worked with landowners throughout McHenry County through their conservation easement program.47 They can also encourage action through rebate or cost-share incentive programs that help cover the upfront costs for landowners. See Recommendation 4.2 for strategies and funding opportunities for private landowners to address stormwater management and streambank erosion. River users: Marina operators, boaters, and other river users play an important role in protecting the health of the Fox River. The FWA, IDNR, and municipalities can promote the following programs and campaigns to encourage river users to become better stewards of the corridor: • IDNR’s Coastal Management program manages a Clean Marina Initiative to encourage marina operators and recreational boaters to adopt practices that protect coastal water quality.48 Illinois’ program recommends practices for operations and maintenance, stormwater management, vessel maintenance and repair, waste management, and aquatic invasive species awareness that are important to inland waters like the Fox River. Counties, municipalities, open space managers, chambers of commerce, and other entities should draw on the Illinois Clean Marina Guidebook to foster positive change among businesses and river users. • “Be a Hero, Transport Zero” is an outreach campaign from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and IDNR aimed at reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species.49 Certified Conservation@Home property owner near Moraine Hills State Park Source: The Land Conservancy of McHenry County 60 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 228 In addition to existing programs, the county, IDNR, state representatives, and other stakeholders should also consider developing a program to encourage the electrification of motorized boats on the waterway to reduce gasoline and noise pollution. For example, New York launched a program that provides targeted investment and incentives to encourage such a transition among rental boat companies. General public: Multi-jurisdictional groups and environmental advocates within the corridor have long offered volunteer opportunities for residents and visitors that support conservation efforts in protected areas, such as cleaning up litter, removing invasive species, conducting water quality sampling, and other activities. FOFR organizes an annual “It’s Our Fox River” Days in different communities along the river that serve as opportunities for celebration, education, and river clean-ups, while other groups like Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Friends of Moraine Hills State Park host regular volunteer workdays. Public agencies and stewardship groups should advertise volunteer opportunities and increase participation, particularly with communities that are under-represented in natural resources protection. Potential recruitment opportunities could take place at Moraine Hills State Park, which hosts a variety of events, and McHenry Dam State Park, which attracts many visitors every year for fishing and picnicking. 61Collaboration, Education, and Engagement | DRAFT 229 5.4 Collaborate across jurisdictions and with stakeholder groups Water, habitat, and other natural resources do not obey jurisdictional boundaries. Creating and maintaining a healthy river ecosystem with high quality water requires coordination and collaboration across state, county, township, municipal, and district lines. This coordination will continue to play an important role in building resilient communities in the face of climate change. The Fox River Corridor boasts several civic groups and environmental advocacy organizations that should be leveraged to advance its goals. Support existing cross-jurisdictional groups State and local governments should continue to support existing cross-jurisdictional organizations through collaboration and partnerships, meeting participation, and data and information sharing. Collaboration among these organizations provides opportunities to leverage limited economic resources, avoid duplication of work, and scale up best practices to maximize impact across the corridor and Fox River watershed as a whole. These include: Fox River Ecosystem Partnership (FREP) convenes a broad set of stakeholders to advance restoration and educational goals, including improving water quality. The Southeast Fox River Partnership in Wisconsin, in collaboration with FREP, has been convening the annual Fox River Summit since 2013 to increase collaboration and data and information sharing across the watershed in Wisconsin and Illinois. The county, corridor communities, and other stakeholders should continue to engage in efforts to increase collaboration across state lines to improve water quality. Fox River Study Group (FRSG) is a coalition focused on improving water quality throughout the watershed. The group formed in 2001 to prepare a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study on the river and has since developed the FRIP — a “watershed- based” implementation plan for the Fox River from the Stratton Lock and Dam to the confluence with the Illinois River. FRSG implements the plan by regularly conducting water quality monitoring and modeling, tracking municipal actions, reporting progress to IEPA, and supporting stakeholder engagement. Fox Valley Sustainability Network brings together public and private sector stakeholders to work on various issues and projects in the Fox Valley surrounding green infrastructure, water, waste, transportation, economic development, energy, and food. Friends of the Fox River (FOFR) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring the Fox River watershed. In addition to advocacy and volunteer clean-up activities, FOFR engages students and the general public in water quality monitoring. FOFR is well equipped to partner with corridor communities and support stewardship and environmental education activities. Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA) is a voluntary coalition of communities and county governments planning for and managing a sustainable water supply in the Fox River watershed. The county and corridor communities should take advantage of their sensible salting and outdoor water conservation resources as well as coverage of current water supply and water quality issues and best practices. Watershed groups that are active within the corridor include: Silver and Sleepy Hollow Creeks Watershed Coalition (SSHCWC), Boone-Dutch Creeks Watershed Alliance, (BDCWA) and the McHenry County Watershed Roundtable. See the Enhance watershed planning strategy below for more details. Enhance watershed planning Watershed planning plays an important role in improving and protecting water quality and other resources throughout the corridor. Watershed-based plans develop strategic recommendations to help restore polluted waters and protect and maintain the quality of clean or threatened waters. The Silver- Sleepy Hollow Creeks and Boone-Dutch Creeks watershed-based plans provide coverage across the west side of the corridor; however, the east side could benefit from one or more watershed-based plans. Corridor communities and multi-jurisdictional organizations should work together to develop plans for the remaining half of the C\corridor. Collaboration is also important for the implementation of these plans because the recommended actions often cross jurisdictional boundaries. Watershed groups will often form following the completion of watershed plans to assist with implementation. 62 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 230 The county, corridor communities, and other stakeholders should participate in existing watershed groups, such as the SSHCWC and the recently reactivated BDCWA, to implement watershed- based plan recommendations, conduct monitoring, and stay up to date on funding opportunities and educational resources. Local governments should also participate in recurring meetings and contribute to data and information sharing in support of groups like FREP, FRSG, and the McHenry County Watershed Roundtable that advance watershed planning and implementation within the Fox River watershed. McHenry County may also consider taking a more active role in the FRIP. Improve data collection and sharing efforts Obtaining and sharing data on water quality and flooding is important for understanding and addressing the myriad challenges facing the river. There are multiple agencies and organizations collecting, monitoring, and disseminating data that could benefit from increased coordination and collaboration. There are also opportunities for residents to help improve data collection and monitoring in the corridor as well. FRSG conducts water quality monitoring at several gages and monitors the region’s progress toward the Fox River’s water quality goals as outlined in the FRIP. FRSG currently partners with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and IDNR to operate a continuous probe of the Fox River at the Stratton Lock and Dam that provides real-time measurements of water temperature, pH, conductivity, chlorophylls, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen. As FRSG starts to develop an updated FRIP (due to IEPA by December 2022), the organization and participating community partners should explore the possibility of expanding the study area northbound to improve water quality data sharing within the corridor. Currently, the FRIP study area — and FRSG’s modeling efforts — only extends as far north as the Stratton Lock and Dam. There are several USGS gages north of the dam, including at Charles Miller Bridge in McHenry, in Johnsburg, and in the Chain of Lakes. 63Collaboration, Education, and Engagement | DRAFT 231 Corridor municipalities and other government entities at the county, state, and federal levels should also increase data collection efforts to better understand and communicate flood risk to vulnerable communities. Agencies should establish a data- sharing agreement that could improve flood mitigation planning and response along the Fox River. For example, a municipality could work with IDNR and the National Weather Service to document various flood levels, such as flooding of the roadway, basement, or main living area, and relate it to the nearest river gauge data to improve the flood alert system for residents and businesses. Residents that live in flood- prone communities may also want to consider forming a flooding action group. Organizing a group with this specific focus can help empower residents and other community members to take control over their situation and reduce their flood risk. These groups provide a structure for the community to record and communicate problems, discuss flooding causes and solutions, and engage with government and non- governmental organizations. Explore opportunities for coordinated investment As local governments face constrained resources and rising costs, municipalities can work together on creative ways to deliver public services more efficiently through shared services and coordinated investment opportunities. Corridor communities looking to collaborate in this way should take advantage of the McHenry County Municipal Partnering Initiative (McMPI). For example, the City of McHenry currently participates in group procurement opportunities with McHenry County and other communities through this initiative, which has enabled them to put out joint bids for public works projects like street sweeping, sewer lining, and televising. McHenry County’s local government collaboration webpage is also a useful resource that lists updated joint purchasing as well as current grant opportunities within the county.50 The McHenry County Coordinated Investment Study outlines additional recommendations for local government coordination. The FRSG’s monthly water quality monitoring effort includes the Johnsburg location at the Chapel Hill Road bridge. Additional monitoring at other USGS gages could be initiated, thereby strengthening modeling efforts that can bolster the FRIP as well as help monitor other projects and initiatives that are impacted by water quality and flooding. For example, the gage at the Charles Miller Bridge was deployed in partnership with MCDOT to monitor water levels to ensure bridge clearance and safety. Roadway agencies should use USGS and FRSG water level data to inform planning and decision-making. FOFR also provides volunteer monitoring training for residents and students. Educating local residents and stakeholders can increase monitoring capacity within the corridor. FRSG water quality monitoring Source: Fox River Study Group, 2016 64 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 232 Implementation Actions Recommendation Timeline Lead and Partners 5.1 Support regional and bi-state efforts to address riverine flooding and sedimentation Convene the Fox River Flood Coalition. The FWA with support from IDNR, should convene the Fox River Flood Coalition using the structure outlined in the 2019 report. McHenry County, corridor communities, and other Fox River Flood Commission members should participate. Immediate FWA, IDNR, Fox River Flood Coalition, McHenry County, corridor municipalities Partner with USACE to study system-wide watershed issues. The IDNR and FWA should continue to request USACE assistance to address system-wide issues of riverine flooding and sedimentation. FWA should collaborate with local state representatives to garner USACE support. McHenry County and corridor communities should support the study and assist the FWA and IDNR in data collection efforts. 0-2 years FWA, IDNR, USACE, local state representatives, corridor municipalities 5.2 Maintain river capacity through increased coordination and collaboration Prioritize areas in most critical need with IDNR's modeling efforts. The IDNR OWR should work with the FWA to conduct a cost-benefit analysis to compare the impact different sedimentation and stormwater management strategies (e.g., dredging, debris removal, and/ or other channel modifications) will have on water levels. The FWA should use the analysis to develop a five-year strategic plan focused on increasing river capacity and maintaining the waterways for recreational use. 0-2 years IDNR, FWA Continue to monitor and communicate water level impacts. The IDNR OWR should continue to monitor and work with river users to better understand the safety and economic impacts water levels have on river communities. The FWA and boating groups, like the Lower Fox River Alliance, should also work with OWR to communicate the challenges associated with maintaining water levels under existing statutes and data limitations to the boating community. Ongoing IDNR, FWA, boating groups Promote local partnerships to improve dredging operations. The FWA should continue to work with McHenry County and corridor communities to identify parcels that are suitable for depositing and processing sediment. The FWA should expand partnerships to include agriculture and farming entities that could profit from recycled soils. 3-5 years FWA, corridor municipalities, McHenry County, McHenry-Lake County SWCD 5.3 Educate and engage the public as stewards of the corridor Build stewardship capacity through education and outreach. Local governments and civic organizations should work together to bolster and distribute educational materials on the threats facing the corridor to help local stakeholders develop a better understanding of the issues at hand and their role stakeholders have shaping the corridor’s future. Funding: IL Clean Energy Community Foundation’s Natural Areas Program Grants51 Ongoing MCCD, IDNR, FREP, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, City of McHenry Parks and Recreation, TLC, and other civic organizations Promote stewardship and volunteer opportunities. McHenry County and corridor municipalities, natural resources agencies, and civic organizations should work together and promote existing educational resources, programs, and campaigns, as well as volunteer opportunities to increase local stewardship opportunities and capacity. Efforts should be targeted at youth, private landowners and businesses, and river users within the corridor. Funding: IL Clean Energy Community Foundation’s Natural Areas Program Grants, Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program52 3-5 years McHenry County, corridor municipalities, MCCD, IDNR, TLC, FREP, FRSG, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, and other civic organizations 5.4 Collaborate across jurisdictions and with stakeholder groups Support existing cross-jurisdictional groups. State and local governments should continue to support existing cross-jurisdictional organizations through collaboration and partnerships, meeting participation, and data and information sharing. Ongoing McHenry County, corridor municipalities, FRSG, FREP, FVSN, FOFR, NWPA, and other relevant stakeholders Enhance watershed planning. The county, corridor communities, and other stakeholders should participate in watershed planning groups to help implement watershed-based plans, conduct monitoring, and stay up to date on funding opportunities and educational resources. Stakeholders should also work together to develop watershed-bsed plans for the remaining half of the corridor. Ongoing BDCWA, SSHCWC, other watershed groups, McHenry County, corridor municipalities, FRSG, FREP Improve data collection and sharing efforts. As the FRSG updates the FRIP, the group should consider expanding the study area northbound to improve water quality data sharing within the corridor. Corridor municipalities and other government entities should assess how existing data collection efforts could be used to better understand and communicate flood risk to vulnerable communities. 3-5 years Corridor municipalities, McHenry County, FRSG, USGS, IDNR Explore opportunities for coordinated investment. Corridor municipalities and townships interested in collaborating through joint purchasing and coordinated investments should participate in the McMPI. Corridor communities should regularly check the McMPI webpage for current grant opportunities within the county. 0-2 years Corridor municipalities, McHenry County 65Collaboration, Education, and Engagement | DRAFT 233 RECREATION Chapter 6 234 Key Findings Public river access is limited throughout the corridor. A significant portion of the corridor’s riverfront is privately owned and the public access points that do exist are not well marked and can be difficult to find. Multiple stakeholders would like to see more public access to the river and the river’s edge in the form of improvements to existing access points and the addition of new ones. Given the diversity of river users, this translates to marinas, boat and kayak launches, as well as riverfront parks and open space. There are opportunities to improve and expand recreational amenities and programming within the corridor. While the Fox River has always attracted visitors from throughout the region, there is potential for its parks and green spaces to serve people through increased programming like music festivals and educational visits and amenities such as park benches, shelters, informational signs, and food vendors. There is a need for increased safety among all river users. Providing more opportunities for recreation in and out of the water will require special considerations to ensure the safety of all users. During the boating season, the river can be overwhelmingly crowded. Stakeholders expressed a need for increased safety among all river users if river access or diverse recreational opportunities also increase over time. Vision — The Fox River Corridor will offer ample recreation opportunities through new and improved amenities while also balancing the protection of natural resources and increasing safe and convenient access to, from, and on the river for everyone. Recreation | DRAFT 67235 Figure 6.1 Recreation opportunities plan 68 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 236 6.1 Enhance river access and amenities 6.2 Improve safety for all river users 6.1 Enhance river access and amenities Parks and open space throughout the corridor offer ample opportunities to expand recreational options and river access for residents, visitors, and educational programming. Throughout the planning process, stakeholders voiced a desire to improve access and amenities that bolster existing activities and accommodate a wider range of river users, including anglers, birders, paddlers, bicyclists, and hikers. Some improvements like the installation of educational and wayfinding signage could be a relatively small effort, while others like the creation of an interpretive center or a new canoe and kayak launch, will require more planning and funding. To achieve the corridor’s conservation, recreation, and safety goals, it will also be important to consider the impact recreation amenities and enhancements will have on the environment as well as the safety of river users (see Figure 6.1). Improve existing parks and open space Corridor communities and open space managers should make improvements to existing parks that would support a wider range of recreation activities and make the sites more accessible. Boardwalks, fishing piers, restrooms, beaches, and an outdoor interpretive center, as well as picnic tables, grills, and other amenities that would support outdoor gatherings among family and small groups, are all examples of improvements that stakeholders would like to see. Funding for these improvements can be sourced through local revenue, partnerships, or grants, or integrated into future development opportunities. Any improvements should comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and regulations. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design were updated in 2010 and include specific requirements for several types of recreational facilities including boating facilities (e.g., launch ramps, boat slips and boarding piers), fishing piers, and other platforms.53 Corridor communities and open space managers should perform an assessment to better understand the barriers to access so they can address site- specific issues and identify solutions. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published an Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails that can be used to ensure that spaces are accessible and up to code. The guide covers everything from surface slopes to resting intervals.54 Improvements to parks and conservation areas should also seek to protect and enhance habitats that support fishing, birding, and other recreation. This can be done by stabilizing shorelines and restoring wetlands, rookeries, and native vegetation, as well as incorporating stormwater BMPs to reduce the water quality impacts of runoff from parking lots and other impervious surfaces. Integrating natural resource protection into park maintenance and improvements can expand the potential pool of available funding sources and make for a more competitive grant application. Corridor communities and open space managers will need to continue to engage residents and local businesses in the development of improvements so that they reflect the desires of the community and consider ways to bolster the local economy (see Recommendation 3.1 and 3.3 for strategies related to activating public open space). Environmental and civic organizations as well as the local business chambers should also assist communities and open space managers with outreach and public engagement as they pursue improvements. Recommendations 69Recreation | DRAFT 237 Install wayfinding and interpretive signage Wayfinding and interpretive signage can enhance open spaces and recreation opportunities while increasing awareness and education. Throughout the planning process, stakeholders revealed that they were not aware of all the public docks, piers, launches, and other access points along the river. Corridor communities and open space managers should work together to install signage at public access points to clearly communicate what facilities are available for public use. The strategic placement of wayfinding and informational signage near public docks and launches, recreation areas, and commercial districts would help improve river access within the corridor. Stakeholders also indicated that they would like to see these amenities publicized through the corridor’s marketing efforts (see Recommendation 3.3 for more information. Communities and open space managers should collaborate with the Fabulous Fox Water Trail Initiative (FFWTI) who is interested in signage to direct visitors to accessible areas and route users through sites upon arrival. At the same time, they should coordinate with the FWA and IDNR to ensure signage does not obstruct picturesque views and conveys the most accurate information regarding launch and parking fees. Signage can also help people navigate to parks and conservation areas, call out existing amenities, and inform them on passive recreational activities like birding and fishing. Protected open spaces, such as Moraine Hills State Park, are already popular among birders because of extensive, high-quality wildlife habitat. A variety of bird species, including Red Tail Hawk, Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, Eastern Kingbird, and Northern Flicker, are present in the corridor. While experienced birders are already familiar with these species, the installation of interpretive signage at key points in public parks and conservation areas would help casual observers identify the birds they see and direct them to the right locations and times within a year for viewing harder-to-find species. Similarly, signage should be placed at popular fishing spots to inform users of rules and guidelines, common and unique species, and water quality impacts. Interpretive signage should be supplemented with online information, maps, and brochures promoting the corridor’s recreational assets. See Recommendation 3.3 for strategies to market the Fox River as a destination for tourism and recreation. CASE STUDY: MCHENRY COUNTY WATERSHED SIGNAGE Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and MCDOT received a grant from the Full Circle Family Foundation to place signs at river crossings that call out the river and its watershed. The goal is to improve awareness of the health and safety of our streams and watersheds as well as provide a form of wayfinding within the county. Environmental Defenders of McHenry County would like to expand the project and place signs along township and municipal roads in the near future. Figure 6.2. Fox River watershed wayfinding signage Source: Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, 2021 70 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 238 Signage at entry points and along multi-use trails can educate users on the types of activities that are allowed and limit potential user conflicts. Signage across road bridges can help people navigate or provide directions when on the water as well. Additionally, all wayfinding signage should be consistent throughout the corridor. See Recommendation 7.1 for standards, signage design and placement, as well as strategies that can improve the bicycle and pedestrian network and safety within the corridor. Upgrade and repair boat docks and slips The Fox River is a popular destination for a variety of watersports. Motorized boating, wakeboarding, and tubing are popular between the Stratton Lock and Dam and Chain O’Lakes. The prevalence of boating, in particular, can be seen through the corridor’s local economy with a handful of riverfront restaurants that provide docking and boat slips for customers, public docks and launches, as well as five marinas that offer a range of services, including slips for day and seasonal use, in/out service, fuel, storage, maintenance, and repair. Despite the array of boating services and amenities, stakeholders voiced the need for dredging around existing docks to improve access, particularly within side channels and near restaurants, and general dock infrastructure upgrades and repairs. Corridor communities should work with the FWA to prioritize dredging that aligns with IDNR’s modeling and cost- benefit analysis results (see Recommendation 5.1 for more information on related dredging strategies). Communities with public docks and slips should repair their facilities and provide ongoing maintenance to ensure safe and equitable access for all river users. Additional amenities such as restroom facilities and signage can also improve access and the overall boating experience. Local business chambers should consider coordinating with marinas and riverfront restaurants to pool together resources and apply for grants to help make improvements to private facilities. In addition to improvements to existing boating facilities, stakeholders expressed interest in more publicly available boat launches, docks, and marinas that would give river users more opportunities to enjoy nature as well as restaurants for food and entertainment. Riverfront communities, in coordination with FWA and IDNR, should assess whether additional boat docks and slips are feasible under the USACE’s permitting process (also known as the “no-net increase in slips” policy) that applies to the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes. USACE regulates boat piers and ramps under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Multi-user facilities, such as marinas, hotels, homeowners’ associations, and other facilities with overnight mooring, and the installation of boat ramps require the removal of an existing pier or ramp for each one constructed.55 Communities will need to identify areas where slips can be removed and placed elsewhere that afford public access. Areas of potential interest for increased public boat access include downtown McHenry and public riverfront parks like Miller Point and Weber Park in McHenry. By strategically locating boat docks for temporary parking at public parks and near river- oriented businesses, corridor communities could encourage more people to visit local parks, businesses, and attend events. These improvements could include basic amenities geared toward day trips to the corridor or capitalizing on boaters passing through. Docks at Miller Point in McHenry (top) and Vickie’s Place (bottom) Source: Visit McHenry County (bottom image only) 71Recreation | DRAFT 239 Improve canoe and kayak launches and portages Heavy motorboat traffic along this stretch of the Fox River makes paddling much less appealing than its downstream counterparts, south of the McHenry and Algonquin Dams. However, interest in paddling along the Fox River is growing. During the planning process, several residents and local paddlers expressed a desire for new and improved canoe and kayak launches, such as those made by Easy Launch. Making this stretch of the Fox more accessible to paddlers will allow more people living near the river to enjoy it. Enhanced launches and portages would also connect corridor communities and natural areas to the Fabulous Fox Water Trail, which could bring additional revenue to the area. McHenry, Johnsburg, and IDNR should incorporate launch design best practices in the improvement of existing launches or the development of new ones. Best practices should aim to improve both physical accessibility and ecological sensitivity, advancing the plan’s goal of balancing preservation and recreation. Additional access should be evaluated with caution and careful consideration of river education and safety and the potential for user conflict concerns to increase alongside increased river use (see Recommendation 6.2). Corridor communities should measure the usage of the public access points currently available, marina capacity, and a thorough assessment of potential sites in relation to river accessibility and congestion. In an area already exhibiting a vast number of public and private facilities, additional access points may be legally challenging in light of the “no-net increase in slips” policy, and therefore, should be approached strategically. Given the popularity of boating within the corridor, proposals for new facilities should seek to maximize the recreational and economic benefits generated in the corridor. New facilities should also reduce the environmental impact on the corridor by adopting best practices from the Clean Marina Guidebook.56 CASE STUDY: ADA ACESSIBLE BOAT LAUNCHES Paddlers of all abilities should be able to launch smoothly without capsizing or damaging their watercraft. Adaptive boat launches offer safe and accessible ways for those in wheelchairs or with disabilities to enter and exit a boat more easily. These launches offer sufficient space to accommodate the length of the watercraft during put-in and take-out. They also stabilize the watercraft during transitions into and out of their vessel and into and out of the water. 72 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 240 Paddling advocates and water trail planners have established a number of design and maintenance best practices for canoe and kayak launches. For example, access points for paddlers are recommended every five to eight miles, should have a gradual slope to the water, and should provide some level of protection for users entering and exiting the water. This helps make trips of different lengths and connections to regional trails more viable. There is no one set of practices appropriate for every location; however, there are helpful resources on launch design from the River Management Society and National Park Service’s Prepare to Launch and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Developing Water Trails in Iowa.57 Corridor communities can also look to existing boat launches to increase canoe and kayak access. Many boat launches can be improved to better accommodate non-motorized watercraft sports by incorporating ADA- accessible ramps, transfer steps or boards, or erosion resistant features. In addition to existing access improvements, stakeholders identified some of the corridor’s backwaters as potential locations for canoe and kayak access, given they are set back from the main stem of the river. In all, the locations to consider adding or improving canoe and kayak access include: • Moraine Hills State Park – There are two portage access points on the east side of the Fox River within Moraine Hills State Park that are specifically for canoes and kayaks. The first is located above the Stratton Lock and Dam, while the other is located below. Simple kayak/canoe storage between these two sites could provide paddlers with an opportunity to hike the trails as well. • Miller Point Boat Launch – According to the FFWTI, the boat launch at Miller Point in McHenry is accessible to paddlers. Improvements at this location, including kayak storage, bathroom facilities, and other basic amenities would help draw paddlers and other boaters into the downtown area. • Miller Riverfront Park – There is potential for Miller Riverfront Park to become a key access point to the river. Currently, there is a small boat launch and pier to accommodate motorboats. Incorporating a canoe/ kayak launch would provide residents with a place to put in and provide access to the river. Additional amenities such as boat storage and restroom facilities would bolster this location and attract people looking to spend the day at the river. • Boone Creek – A kayak launch in Boone Creek near the Miller Point redevelopment site could give people the opportunity to dock their boats and have lunch in downtown McHenry. Its location is off the main stem of the river, which makes it an excellent opportunity to improve to support paddlers of all experience levels. • Dutch Creek Bay – This is a potential location for a new public launch. The shallow conditions of the bay are conducive to paddling that is safe and distant from motorized boat traffic. • Private marinas – Several private marinas along this section of the Fox River allow paddlers to use existing boat launches. Designating non-motorized launch areas, where possible, would separate paddlers and boaters making for a more safe and enjoyable experience. The Waterfront Hotel and Marina in Johnsburg is an example of a private marina where public boat launches and access could be provided. Similar to boat docks and slips, additional canoe and kayak access should be comprehensively evaluated with careful consideration of river education, safety, and user conflict concerns with increased river access and use (see Recommendation 6.2). Prior to adding new access, corridor communities and the IDNR need to develop a thorough understanding of the potential environmental and safety impacts access will have on the corridor. More detailed exploration of these sites should also be conducted in partnership with the FFWTI through the development of the Fabulous Fox Water Trail Plan. The Initiative can help ensure both existing and new sites comply with Designated Water Trail best practices. Local paddlers’ groups, such as the Illinois Paddling Council and Illinois Water TrailKeepers, can also provide important input on appropriate amenities. 73Recreation | DRAFT 241 6.2 Improve safety for all river users Each year, approximately 17,000 boats pass through the Stratton Lock and Dam along the bustling section of the Fox River across the way from McHenry Dam State Park. The popularity of watersports on the river has amplified the potential for conflict among river users during the summer, especially on weekends. Boating is extremely popular between the Stratton Lock and Dam and the Chain O’Lakes, and many stakeholders were concerned with heavy boat traffic and unsafe speeds through the narrow stretches of the river. Stakeholders expressed a desire for more safety measures in the form of education and enforcement to ensure that all river users are mindful and respectful of others while on the river. There are a variety of strategies and resources available to river users that can help them be more informed and enjoy the river in a safe manner. Corridor communities, FWA, IDNR, and civic organizations can create new opportunities as well as promote existing ones to learn about river safety and best practices. Strengthen education on river safety Education can help to curtail conflicts on the water, speeding, and naive and reckless driving as well as foster a culture of shared responsibility and respect among all river users. During the planning process, river safety education was very popular among stakeholders, especially for new boat drivers, paddlers, and watercraft rental customers. There is also recognition that instilling river safety knowledge across the full spectrum of river users and experience levels will become important as non-motorized watercraft become more common within the upper reaches of the Fox River. Corridor communities and waterway managers, including the FWA, IDNR, and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, should pursue the following initiatives with support from civic organizations that focus on safe, river-oriented recreation and stewardship: • Install informational signage at all river access points. Informational signage can function as a consistent reminder for river users, including boaters, paddlers, and anglers, to adhere to the water safety and navigation guidelines as well as state and local regulations. Signs should highlight safety precautions such as hours of operation, fish consumption risks, current speed limits, no wake zones, caution against drinking, and the importance of wearing a life jacket. These signs could be placed throughout the corridor to remind the public of safety rules and best practices. • Incorporate safety information into rental consent forms. Businesses providing watercraft or other equipment rentals should incorporate safety information into their rental consent forms (see Figure 6.2). Information should be tailored to the equipment being rented and services being provided. Topics for watercraft rentals should address safety concerns such as speed and control, negligent operation, tow sport safety, as well as water quality and fish consumption precautions.58 In addition to consent forms, rental businesses should provide detailed instructions on vessel operations and guidance on ideal routes based on the type of vessel being rented. It would be beneficial if marinas offered pamphlets to customers to take home with this type of information as well. • Integrate safety information into the corridor’s local permit process. Safety information should become a component of the FWA permit application and renewal process. Each year, watercraft — including non-motorized vessels — are required to display an FWA sticker on their vessel to legally be on the water within the corridor. Similar to consent forms, incorporating safety information into the permitting process is another method for reinforcing the importance of practicing safe boating. 74 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 242 I will make sure my passengers and I each have a properly fitted and properly adjusted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket and know how to put it on. I understand that my passengers and I should wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times when boating. I understand there is the threat of a collision and it is my responsibility to slow down, steer away, and/or stop. I understand when crossing the path of another boat, I should yield to the boat on my right, (starboard). IF I OR THE OTHER BOAT FAIL TO ACT I have assigned one responsible adult to keep track of the whereabouts and safety of each child on board. I understand that life jackets sized for adults are unsafe for children. I understand that when I meet another boat head-on, I should steer to the right (starboard). I understand that when I overtake another boat, I should pass on the left (port) side, leave plenty of room, and yield (give way) to that boat. If conditions require it, I may pass on the right (starboard) side. I understand that I must yield (give way) to all boats under sail. I understand that using alcohol, drugs and certain prescription medications may impair my ability to operate this boat safely. I will not operate this boat or allow any-one else to operate this boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I understand that under federal and/or state law, it is a crime to operate a boat while persons are sitting on the front (bow), sides (gunwales), rear (stern), or swim platform. This behavior is considered grossly negligent operation of a boat. I will not permit swimming, diving, sliding, or jumping from or near the boat unless the boat motor is turned off, the keys are removed, and I have counted to 10 to allow the propeller time to stop spinning. I will check to make sure that the water is deep enough before allowing head-first diving from the boat. I will instruct my passengers never to dive or jump off of a moving boat. I understand that five short blasts of a horn or whistle signal danger or need for assistance. I confirm that rental company staff have informed me about local hazards such as shallow water, submerged objects, currents, and weather conditions. A list is attached. I acknowledge that rental company staff have explained to me the local laws and regulations that apply to boating in this area. I understand them and will follow them carefully. I understand that it is recommended that I take a safe boating course approved by NASBLA through the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power Squadrons,® and individual states which would help me when I rent or operate boats. NASBLA Seal of Safe PracticesKeeping Your BoATing experience Fun And SAFe A Checklist from the U.S. Coast Guard and this Company Source: USCG, 2018 Figure 6.2. Example of a watercraft safety checklist 75Recreation | DRAFT 243 • Promote river safety through events, newsletters, and social media. Corridor communities and waterway managers should leverage existing events as well as newsletters and social media outlets as avenues to promote river safety and education. National Safe Boating Week is a campaign initiated by the National Safe Boating Council, which encourages boating enthusiasts to communicate with their local community about responsible boating at the start of the boating season via digital outreach, launch point reminders, outreach events, vessel safety checks, and more.59 The FWA, in partnership with McHenry and Johnsburg, should participate in this campaign to help kick off the boating season. They should focus on safety best practices that are applicable to all watercraft river users, such as wearing life jackets, understanding the buoy system, and using the orange flag system. The “Our Fox River Day” is another event that can be leveraged to promote river safety among river users within the corridor (see Figure 6.3). Publications including the Visit McHenry County Insider, the Daily Herald, MCCD’s website and local Facebook groups, and other platforms could also publish safety tips and information on river conditions throughout the boating season to keep safety top of mind. • Communicate safety measures throughout the winter. Ice fishing and snowmobiling frequently takes place on the river during the winter season. Safety can be improved through improved communication of ice thickness as well as other relevant precautions and risks. Information should be displayed through signage along the river in popular areas for these activities as well as websites and social media platforms used by users. • Advertise watercraft safety courses, certificates, and workshops. Riverfront communities should consider working with local shops, marinas, or fleet clubs to receive seasonal discounts on services as an incentive for participating in workshops or existing continuing education courses. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Canoe Association (ACA) have a wide range of resources, safety courses, and workshops for motorized and non-motorized watercraft. The USCG is dedicated to improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters. The ACA is particularly useful for non-motorized watercraft. They provide education related to all aspects of paddling and stewardship aimed at protecting paddling environments, as well as hosting programs and events to promote paddlesport competition, exploration, and recreation. Additionally, there are two online course providers that are endorsed by IDNR, BoatEd and BoaterExam. com. These courses are for all types of motorized watercraft ranging from boats to personal watercraft vessels. IDNR offers seasonal in-person instructor- led courses as well. Similarly, there are two safety certificates that are valid in Illinois, which are issued by the USCG Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadron. • Encourage the use of phone apps dedicated to safety. Among many useful and informative tools on their website, they also have a boat safety app that can help boaters find the latest safety regulations and navigation rules; request a vessel safety check; examine safety equipment; file a float plan, report a hazard, pollution, or suspicious activity; and request emergency assistance. The FWA also has an app that provides information on local weather, waterway status, water levels, relevant notifications, as well as a waterway concern form for reporting navigational hazards on the waterway. Corridor communities and waterway managers should encourage river users to take advantage of these apps. 76 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 244 Marinas, watercraft rental services, boating clubs, and other businesses supporting river recreation can also play a role in helping create safe conditions on the river. Businesses can relay information gathered by customers to water enforcement agencies. Similarly, these businesses can work with enforcement agencies to ensure the most accurate safety information is being communicated to their customers. Communicate best practices for non-motorized watercraft activities The FFWTI, FWA, and other water user groups should work with Fox River communities to communicate best practices for non-motorized watercraft activities along the Fox River. The Fox River is open to all watercraft types and activities, which can become challenging on a busy, shallow, and narrow waterway. To help ease safety and user-conflict concerns, there are best practices, guidance and precautions regarding routes, locations, and times that can be taken into consideration when participating in non-motorized watercraft activities on the Fox River. The FFWTI developed a series of maps that highlight preferred routes for paddling activities along the Fox River and outlined detailed itineraries, two of which route through the Fox River Corridor planning area. No wake areas — specific locations on the waterway where it is unlawful for any person to operate any boat in excess of 5 miles per hour or at a sufficient speed to create a wake — exist within the corridor as well. Areas with this designation include all side and secondary channels throughout the Fox River as well as portions of the Fox River near downtown McHenry, Moraine Hills State Park at the Stratton Lock and Dam, and Dutch Creek Bay. Routes and locations like these should be shared clearly and consistently across websites, maps, signs, and relevant educational materials. The FFWTI should also update their maps to include no wake zones. Similarly, the FWA should update their zone maps to depict no wake areas. The FWA should also consider directing users to FFWTI’s resources on the recommended routes and itineraries through their website and app. Improve coordination across enforcement agencies and river-oriented businesses Improving coordination among enforcement agencies can complement education efforts to ensure river user safety. The USCG, IDNR Conservation Police, MCCD, and the McHenry County Sheriff’s office should increase coordination efforts to ensure appropriate police enforcement is provided on the Fox River as well as within riverfront parks and conservation areas. These agencies may want to meet regularly, particularly throughout the summer, to identify strengths of each agency; report on agency capacity, establish clear lines of communication under certain types of scenarios, and collaboratively address emergent issues. Waterway managers and riverfront communities could also host informational sessions with the general public to discuss the most up-to-date issues and challenges seen during the active summer months. Volunteers at a ‘Our Fox River Day’ event (top); a frozen Fox River above the Stratton Lock and Dam (bottom). Source: FOFR (top); Chauncy, Feb 2021 CCBY 2.0 Flickr (bottom) 77Recreation | DRAFT 245 While there are currently no limits to when and where one can partake in activities along the Fox River, river users have expressed that safer paddling conditions may exist when the number of motorized watercraft on the water is significantly reduced. Although there is no guarantee this will always be the case, stakeholders identified that paddling on the river early in the day during the peak season, or any time during the day in early spring and late fall may ease safety and user conflict concerns. In addition to these best practices, all watercraft user groups and the FWA should regularly discuss waterway concerns and ideas to help ensure the safe use of the waterway by all watercraft types. The FWA has a customer concerns form as well as monthly board meetings that should be used to foster open dialog across various waterway users. Although the FWA does not have the authority to enforce waterway safety measures, the FWA board does have the authority to set certain waterway restrictions. Leveraging platforms like these would help give all waterway users an opportunity to share input and maintain an equitable river environment. Wilmot / CTH C This map is for reference and trip planning only (dated as of April 2021) and not intended as a sole source for navigational information. NORTH 113.5 Source: Fox River Water Trail Initiative, 2020 Figure 6.4. FFWTI Water Trail Map 78 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 246 Implementation Actions Recommendation Timeline Lead and Partners 6.1 Support regional and bi-state efforts to address riverine flooding and sedimentation Improve existing parks and open space. The IDNR, MCCD, and local park districts should use strategic plans to improve and add new park amenities (e.g., seating and tables for group gatherings, bathrooms, and signage). These agencies should administer a needs assessment survey to prioritize amenities. Improvements should also seek to protect and enhance habitats that support fishing, birding, and other recreation. Funding: IDNR Trails Grant and OSLAD program 3-5 years IDNR, Moraine Hills State Park, MCCD, corridor municipalities Install wayfinding and interpretive signage. Corridor communities and open space agencies should work together to install signage at public access points to improve navigation to recreation areas and limit user conflicts on multi-use trails. Agencies should also install interpretative signage to enhance passive recreational activities like birding and fishing. 3-5 years IDNR, Moraine Hills State Park, MCCD, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, corridor municipalities Upgrade and repair boat docks and slips. Corridor communities with public docks and slips should repair their facilities and provide ongoing maintenance to ensure safe and equitable access for all river users. Business groups may want to consider developing a program to help local businesses with dock maintenance. Additional access should be sought pending careful evaluation of river safety and the potential for user conflicts. Funding: IDNR Boat Access Area Development (BAAD) program 3-5 years All relevant stakeholders, corridor municipalities, JABA McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, USACE, FWA, IDNR, riverfront businesses and property owners, boating clubs Improve canoe and kayak launches and portages. Improve existing launches and portages at McHenry Dam State Park. City of McHenry should consider adding a public ADA-accessible kayak dock at Miller Point or along Boone Creek. Corridor communities should work with the FFWTI, IDNR, and FWA to identify and determine the feasibility of additional launch sites within the corridor. Funding: ACA’s Club Fostered Stewardship and Adaptive Paddling programs, IDNR’s BAAD program 3-5 years All relevant stakeholders, corridor municipalities, USACE, FWA, IDNR, riverfront businesses and property owners, boating clubs 6.2 Improve safety for all river users Strengthen education on river safety. All relevant stakeholders, including enforcement agencies, the FWA, corridor municipalities, and river user groups should assist with the following: Install informational signage at all river access points; incorporate safety information into rental consent forms; integrate safety information into the corridor’s local permit process; advertise watercraft safety courses and workshops; and promote river safety through events, newsletters, and social media. Ongoing FWA, river user groups, McHenry County, corridor municipalities, FFWTI, USCG, ACA, National Safe Boating Council, Rental Boat Safety Improve coordination across enforcement agencies and river-oriented businesses. The USCG, IDNR Conservation Police, MCCD, and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office should increase coordination efforts to ensure enforcement is provided. More collaboration among these agencies, the FWA, and boating clubs would also help maintain safe river conditions by removing large debris and keeping buoys in alignment. 0-2 years Enforcement agencies, FWA, river user groups, McHenry County, corridor municipalities, FFWTI, USCG, ACA, National Safe Boating Council, Rental Boat Safety Communicate best practices for non-motorized watercraft activities. The FFWTI and FWA should update their maps to reflect existing no wake zones within the corridor. The FWA should consider including a link on their website and app to FFWTI’s non-motorized watercraft safety resources and recommended routes for non-motorized watercraft activities on the Fox River. The FWA should continue to promote its customer concerns form and monthly board meetings as platforms for all river users to voice concerns and ideas about safety on the waterway. The FFWTI, FWA, and corridor communities should continue to work together to promote and foster open dialog across various waterway users to build a more inclusive river environment. 0-2 years FWA, FFWTI, corridor municipalities 79Recreation | DRAFT 247 Transportation and Connectivity Chapter 7 248 Local trail systems could benefit from stronger connections to the regional trail network. There are over 12 miles of multi-use trails within the corridor; however, they are contained within recreational areas and do not currently connect to the nearby Prairie Trail or other regional trails. Recognizing the benefits that trail connections can have on safety, recreation, and economic development, the county and corridor communities are looking for opportunities to improve connectivity between the regional trails as well as parks and conservation areas, communities, and other key corridor destinations. Safety and circulation within the corridor are improving. Communities within the corridor are still heavily dependent on cars and provide minimal bike infrastructure, despite efforts to improve accessibility in downtown areas. Nevertheless, safety improvements are being made throughout the corridor to reduce the number of crashes and make all forms of transportation safer. There are limited public transit options to boost local and regional tourism. Access to public transportation within the corridor is limited and oriented toward traveling by car. As communities within the study area strategize ways to bolster the local economy through tourism, public transportation should be considered given that the lack of existing options can deter people without cars from visiting the corridor. Key Findings Vision — The Fox River Corridor will create a safe, diverse, and equitable transportation network that boasts improved road infrastructure, bicycle amenities and walkable streets, as well as local and regional connections to and from popular destinations. Transportation and Connectivity | DRAFT 81249 Recommendations 7.1 Expand bicycle and pedestrian network 7.2 Improve transportation infrastructure and safety 7.3 Invest in walkability 7.4 Diversify transportation options 7.1 Expand bicycle and pedestrian network Expanding the corridor’s trail network and on-road facilities will create a safe and convenient system that connects residents and visitors with the regional trail system and local destinations, such as parks, nature trails in conservation areas, riverfront restaurants, and neighboring communities. While some of the corridor’s streets have low posted speed limits and traffic volumes that make biking and walking more comfortable, others do not afford this solace. Areas in most need of improvement tend to be along busier streets since they provide bicyclists and pedestrians with the most direct or only route to destinations and can often act as barriers if they are difficult to cross or unsafe to walk or bike along. At the same time, creating connections between more comfortable streets and neighborhoods can also help by providing bicyclists and pedestrians with more route choices. Corridor municipalities and the MCDOT should coordinate with IDOT, McHenry and Nunda Townships, and MCCD to expand the network and strengthen connections through transportation planning and programming as well as pursue joint grant opportunities (See Figure 7.1). As the corridor looks toward the future, network improvements will help improve quality of life, attract more visitors to recreation and commercial areas, and contribute to its overall economic growth. Regional priority connections These comprise bicycle and pedestrian improvements that would increase safety and improve regional connections throughout the Fox River Corridor, especially on roads identified for future regional trails. • Downtown McHenry to Prairie Trail via Main Street (R1): A route that connects downtown McHenry to the Prairie Trail would help attract businesses into and boost activity within McHenry’s downtown. This is one of the most vital regional connections that takes advantage of residential streets with lower traffic volumes than the main roadways. • Prairie Trail-Island Lake Connector (R2): A regional connection via Route 176 that would give Holiday Hills and Prairie Grove more direct access to the Prairie Trail. • Johnsburg Rd to Prairie Trail (R3): A route heading west on Johnsburg and northwest on Route 31 would provide Johnsburg residents a connection to the Prairie Trail. • IL-Route 120 Side Path (R4): A route realignment project that would extend the downtown McHenry- Prairie Trail route via Main Street (R2) further south. The project is included in the county’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Section of the Prairie Trail in McHenry County Source: AllTrails (Prairie Trail (IL) webpage) 82 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 250 Figure 7.1 Bicycle and pedestrian network improvements 83Transportation and Connectivity | DRAFT 251 Local priority connections These comprise bicycle and pedestrian improvements that would increase safety and improve connections within the corridor. • River-Chapel Hill Route (L1): A route along North Chapel Hill Road and North River Road would connect the northern and eastern half of the corridor to Moraine Hills State Park and trail system as well as access to the west side of the river via an existing bicycle route on Charles Miller Road. • Riverside Road (L2): A route that would provide a local connection between McHenry and Johnsburg, which could help bolster economic activity in both communities. • North River Rd to West Elm (L3): A route that provides a more direct connection to/from McHenry’s downtown and Moraine Hills State Park, particularly for the northern and eastern half of the corridor. Upcoming projects These are county-led bicycle and pedestrian projects within the corridor that are underway or programmed and anticipated to start within one to five years. • Bull Valley Road Shared-Use Path (U1): A regional connector along Bull Valley Road that would connect the Prairie Trail to IL Route 31. The City of McHenry is pursuing this route and plans to feature an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant railroad crossing as well as pedestrian signals at the intersection. Phase I is in the final stages; although construction is dependent on the Union Pacific railroad, it is scheduled to begin in 2022 or 2023. Once complete, it will connect the Prairie Trail to Moraine Hills State Park. • River Road-Chapel Hill Road Corridor (U2): A major road corridor that would provide north and south connections to local and regional trails along the east side of the study area. A feasibility study will identify immediate and long-term safety, capacity, structural, and pedestrian needs that can be addressed by a nine-mile corridor safety project. The study is anticipated to start in 2023. • Johnsburg Road Bridge (U3): The MCDOT will be overseeing a project to replace the existing bridge going across Dutch Creek in Johnsburg to improve vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Construction is anticipated to start in 2024. 84 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 252 Other potential connections These include pedestrian improvements that were identified by stakeholders during the planning process to improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity. • Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge at the Fox River- Griswold Lake Channel (P1): This is a local trail connection identified by stakeholders during the planning process that would improve local access and connectivity for Holiday Hills and other residential areas along the river in unincorporated McHenry County. • Moraine Hills State Park to Volo Bog State Natural Area (P2): This is a regional route identified by stakeholders during the planning process that would extend out of the corridor and connect the two IDNR properties. • Green Street Route (P3): Green Street is neighborhood street that would provide a local connection for residents on the south side of Boone Creek access to McHenry’s downtown. • Barreville Road (P4): If Green Street becomes an official route, an extension further south along Barreville Road would provide a connection to the hiking trails at Stickney Run Conservation Area. • Pedestrian overpass near the Stratton Lock and Dam (P5): This is a local trail connection identified by stakeholders during the planning process. It would allow people to get between Moraine Hills State Park and the Stickney Run Conservation Area over the Fox River, and connect them to the existing trail networks within the State Park. This also would be beneficial if there is any future development along Veterans Parkway/State Park Road. 85Transportation and Connectivity | DRAFT 253 The four main types of bike lanes are shared lanes or sharrows, painted or striped bike lanes, buffered lanes, and protected bike lanes (see Figure 7.2). Several roads could benefit from dedicated bike lanes and improved connections that residents and stakeholders seek: Shared lanes (sharrows) • North Chapel Hill Road bridge in Johnsburg • Pearl Street bridge in McHenry • Downtown McHenry to Prairie Trail via Main Street Painted (striped) lanes • West Elm Street bridge in McHenry – Bike lane on south side60 Protected lanes • River Road between West Elm Street bridge and Charles Miller Road Enhance on-road bicycle safety and facilities between commercial and recreational areas Throughout the planning process, stakeholders specifically advocated for safe, protected connections between recreational areas like the Fox River and Prairie Trail and commercial areas within McHenry, Johnsburg, and Prairie Grove. The county and corridor municipalities should prioritize network enhancements, such as on-street markings indicating shared roadways and dedicated bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, that improve connections between these destinations. As these types of improvements are prioritized, municipalities should be open to partnerships with the state and townships to help ensure facilities and amenities are maintained over time. Bike markings on the roadway are meant to create safer conditions for people biking and people driving. They signal that the road is meant to be shared by multiple users, whether they are on two wheels or four. Municipalities should consider installing bike lanes to ease traffic stress, form direct connections between recreational areas and downtown corridors, and create a more comfortable situation for cyclists. Source: CMAP modified graphic prepared by Alta Planning and Design for Bend, Oregon Figure 7.2. Types of on-road bicycle lanes Shared Bike Lane (sharrow) Striped/Shoulder Bike Lane Buffered Bike Lane Protected Bike Lane 86 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 254 Adding bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure would also help strengthen the connection between recreational and commercial areas. Treatments such as bike racks, air pumps, and benches would encourage more people to bike and walk from one destination to another. For example, a bicyclist coming off the Prairie Trail will be more apt to bike to downtown McHenry if they know there’s a place where they can park their bike. Bike racks could also provide a marketing/public art opportunity. Benches for pedestrians provide a similar type of incentive, especially for older adults who might need to take a rest during a long walk. These amenities are relatively simple to install and can provide a lot of character to the community. Develop signage and wayfinding Several stakeholders expressed the need for signage and wayfinding throughout the corridor, particularly to highlight routes between recreational and commercial destinations. The MCDOT and corridor municipalities should collaborate with each other and coordinate with IDOT and other road agencies to install signage and wayfinding that enables bicyclists, pedestrians, and even motorists to navigate the corridor more easily. Signage can help identify clear routes to destinations and alert motorists that they are driving along a bicycle or pedestrian route and to use caution. They can also raise community awareness of bicycling and encourage ridership. There are generally three types of wayfinding signs: confirmation, turn, and decision signs. Signs should be placed at key intersections and at regular intervals so that bicyclists entering from side streets can still navigate the route. Signs should also be installed along routes in areas with sight line challenges, either due to trees or hilly topography, to alert motorists that bicyclists or pedestrians may be present. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards should be followed when designing and installing signage to ensure consistency across municipal and county boundaries (see Figure 7.3).61 Source: MUTCD for Streets and Highways (USDOT, 2009) Figure 7.3. Example of Bicycle Guide Signing and Placement Other types of wayfinding signage that should be considered include full route map boards, yield etiquette signage, as well as decorative signs and art installations. Yield etiquette signs, such as Bikes Yield to Peds, help clarify yielding rules on shared paths. Decorative signs and art installations may take a variety of forms with the primary purpose of creating a sense of place and signifying that the corridor is bicycle friendly. MCDOT and the corridor communities should also consider developing a common logo for signage along the Fox River Corridor that can help create a unified corridor identity and brand. Local business information and distances to key destinations should also be posted to help drive downtown business development. Support the upcoming McHenry County Connection Master Plan The McHenry County Council of Mayors, in partnership with the MCDOT, is developing a bicycle and pedestrian plan for McHenry County. The plan aspires to create an equitable and active regional transportation network that supports commuting, recreation, and tourism and is accessible to all pedestrians and cyclists. 87Transportation and Connectivity | DRAFT 255 7.2 Improve transportation infrastructure and safety Modernizing and improving the safety of the transportation infrastructure is essential for the corridor to enhance its quality of life, bolster economic growth, and protect natural resources. Across the region, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and other infrastructure that supports the movement of people are in dire need of repair and investment. Strategic planning and coordination will be needed to ensure the corridor’s transportation infrastructure enhances the walking experience, improves traffic flow, and increases safety. Leveraging existing transportation and capital improvement programs, applying complete streets policies, and targeting investments in major road crossing and pedestrian amenities are all strategies that the county and municipalities can take to improve the accessibility, safety, and resilience of the corridor’s transportation infrastructure. Leverage transportation and capital improvement programming Transportation programming as well as capital improvement plans help local governments prioritize capital projects and purchases to pursue over a relatively short time frame (three to five years). The county and corridor communities should use their transportation programming and capital improvement plans to fund priority bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. These plans establish a direct link between annual appropriations and strategies within adopted plans and help ensure that communities are programming public dollars in a strategic manner. As this collaborative, community-driven planning effort proceeds, corridor municipalities should continue to participate in public engagement opportunities and advocate for stronger bicycle and pedestrian connections within their communities as well as more equitable access for all abilities and modes of transportation used within the corridor. Municipalities should also share any public feedback they receive on local projects that might be relevant to the plan. As the plan examines connections and issues facing McHenry County’s trail system at large, municipalities within the corridor should focus on smaller projects and actions that can be taken at the local level and support the larger goals of the countywide plan. This will require consistent communication between planners and municipalities to ensure that projects align with overall county goals and help create a stronger network of trails that residents and visitors can enjoy. As opportunities arise, municipalities within the corridor should consider applying jointly for various grants and funding sources whenever possible. Joint applications cut down on the work needed to file for and sustain the grant and can make an application more competitive. Passing fellow bicyclists in rural McHenry County (top); McHenry County Connection Master Plan logo (bottom) Source: Allix Roger, August 2011, Flikr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 (top); McHenry County Council of Mayors (bottom) McHenry County 2021-2025 Transportation Program Source: McHenry County DOT 88 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 256 Certain transportation projects can also be leveraged to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities depending on the funding source. For example, surface transportation projects under direct Federal Highway Administration control must make sure that project planning, design, construction, and operations adequately address pedestrian access for people who have disabilities. In this way, bicycle and pedestrian elements can be included in larger transportation projects that have the potential to impact the public right-of-way temporarily or permanently. Additionally, municipalities can update zoning and subdivision regulations to require that developers design projects with bicycle and pedestrian amenities and improve surrounding transportation networks as well as green infrastructure to improve stormwater management. Integrate complete streets policies into future transportation projects A complete streets policy is a commitment to include consideration for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users, along with drivers, within all street design activities. It expresses a municipality’s priority in creating safe streets for all users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. Types of complete streets vary in design including right-of-way widths, street classification, and location. Common elements include sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, wide shoulders, medians, bus pullouts and bus lanes, and audible pedestrian signals. In 2019, municipalities within McHenry County adopted complete streets policies as part of a larger initiative to promote a unified approach to safe and thoughtfully designed streets within the county. As transportation and road infrastructure improvements are programmed, the county and municipalities should refer to their complete streets policies and integrate infrastructure elements that create safe, environmentally sensitive, and accessible streets for all people. 7.3 Invest in walkability Walking and pedestrian facilities are a growing part of how communities make themselves livable, accessible, healthy, and prosperous. Creating a high-quality pedestrian environment through design and physical infrastructure encourages more people to walk in the corridor, enhancing quality of life and increasing environmental sustainability, safety, and mobility. Add new and maintain existing pedestrian amenities The county and corridor communities should invest in adding and maintaining amenities that support pedestrian activity. Examples of amenities that should be considered include benches, trees that provide shade, outdoor dining areas, pedestrian-scale lighting, public art, plazas and parks, drinking fountains, awnings, trash receptacles, walkways, and high-quality landscaped areas. These features not only help draw pedestrian traffic but can also support mobility among vulnerable groups, including children, people with disabilities, and older adults. All mobility-related pedestrian amenities should also be retrofitted or built in compliance with the ADA, which mandates that all public spaces (including sidewalks) accommodate persons with disabilities. A variety of treatments can be applied to aid persons with disabilities, the most notable being curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces, and accessible pedestrian signals at signalized intersections. Stakeholders throughout the corridor should continue to look for opportunities to add new amenities while maintaining existing features. They should encourage business owners to add amenities and require developers to incorporate them into new projects as well. 89Transportation and Connectivity | DRAFT 257 In 2021, the City of McHenry hired Christopher Burke Engineering to create a streetscape master plan for their historic downtown areas. As this plan is developed, the city should advocate for the inclusion of amenities that would enhance the walkability and accessibility of their downtown. Similarly, the Village of Johnsburg hired HRGreen in July 2016 to create a conceptual streetscape master plan for their downtown. The plan outlined pedestrian elements, bikeway access, lighting, parking considerations for the entire area, downtown triangle improvements, incorporation of public art, and walkability. Johnsburg should continue working toward the goals and concepts outlined in the plan. Other municipalities should consider these types of plans to guide their work toward making the corridor pedestrian-friendly. Remove sidewalk gaps and improve circulation Sidewalk connectivity is an important aspect of improving walkability and accessibility and encouraging activity. Missing sections of sidewalk exist throughout the corridor, including in downtown areas. Corridor communities should use CMAP’s sidewalk inventory data to identify gaps in sidewalk infrastructure within the study area.62 Corridor communities, such as Johnsburg and McHenry should prioritize filling gaps that are in the downtown cores, riverfront destinations, as well as along key routes that would encourage transit ridership. Stakeholders, including the private sector, should also incorporate pedestrian amenities into site plans and development projects whenever feasible. For example, sidewalks should be incorporated at the corner of IL Route 120 and North Chapel Hill Road, where new businesses are anticipated, to make the area more walkable and improve access. 90 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 258 Improve crossings at major intersections Major street crossings may pose a significant barrier to bicyclists and pedestrians hoping to cross the street safely. The proper infrastructure for safe crossings is often lacking, forcing people to calculate distance and time on their own to cross the street. The NACTO has published guidelines for intersection design that communities within the corridor should refer to when designing or updating major intersections. The following are examples of pedestrian crossing improvements to consider: • Make pedestrian and bicycling crossings more visible. Ways to alert motorists to pedestrian activity at intersections include decorative brick pavers, re-striped/painted crosswalk markings, signage, and pedestrian-scaled lighting. • Shorten the distance pedestrians, people with disabilities, and bicyclists have to travel. Depending on street design and right-of-way width, communities can shorten the distance and time it takes people to cross a street by installing curb bump-outs, curb ramps, medians, and refuge islands. • Ensure proper signalization and signing. Include pedestrian-activated push buttons that are accessible to pedestrians and are designed to provide a comfortable amount of time to cross the street. In addition to installing signage that notifies motorists of pedestrian activity, directional signs should be used to inform pedestrians of nearby destinations. Improvements should be designed in accordance with MUTCD and more detailed engineering analysis should be undertaken to determine the specific improvements that should be made. The MCDOT has focused its programming on Bull Valley Road and Chapel Hill Road, both of which feature several major intersections that are in need of safety improvements. Although it is not currently programmed, the intersection where the Prairie Trail crosses over Route 120 in McHenry is also in need of improvements. The intersection is heavily trafficked with approximately 28,000 cars passing through the intersection each day.63 While there is a crosswalk connecting the north and south sides of the trail, a refuge island should be considered to help break up the long trip across Route 120 and make it less daunting for cyclists and pedestrians using the trail. 91Transportation and Connectivity | DRAFT 259 7.4 Diversify transportation options Safe and convenient access to a variety of transportation modes is a key element of a vibrant and healthy corridor. While cars may continue to be the primary mode of transportation for most, other modes — like walking, bicycling, and transit — could make up a greater share of trips in the future. This diversification could help activate sidewalks and streets throughout the corridor and improve public health. Support active transportation Walking, bicycling, and taking transit will activate streets and sidewalks while also improving public health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, the county and corridor communities should use educational programming to communicate the social, economic, and environmental benefits that active living can bring to individuals and the community at large. Communities and civic organizations within the corridor should partner with the local school districts, parks departments, McHenry County, IDNR, local hospitals, and health care providers to help communicate and promote active transportation. In 2018, the Bike Walk Education in Schools Act (HB 4799) was passed requiring K-8 public schools in Illinois to provide instruction, study, and discussion of effective methods for the prevention and avoidance of traffic injuries related to walking and bicycling. To help schools meet this requirement, Active Transportation Alliance and the Illinois Association of School Board compiled a resource list for school districts that includes easy-to-use guides that cover a wide range of topics that can be taught in classrooms and via bike lessons.64 Schools within the corridor can take advantage of these guides to meet this requirement and help educate students on best practices for walking and biking. Corridor communities can also support infrastructure investments and educational programs through IDOT’s Safe Routes to School program. The program helps fund projects and activities that improve safety and reduce traffic in areas around elementary and middle schools. Improvements can include new sidewalks, efforts to reduce speeding and other traffic offenses, public education, and outreach programs. Communities should assess their roads and streets near schools to determine eligibility. CASE STUDY: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL As part of the 2019 funding cycle for IDOT’s Safe Routes to School program, the Village of Johnsburg received a grant to extend sidewalks along Chapel Hill Road, which is under the county’s jurisdiction, to the bridge. This improvement will impact Johnsburg Elementary, Johnsburg Junior High, and St. John the Baptist Catholic School. The new sidewalk will encourage more students to walk and ride to school and ultimately have an impact on the community at large. 92 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 260 Promote McHenry County’s Bikeshare Program Corridor communities should help support McHenry County’s bikeshare program, #bikeMC Bike Share. In 2019, the countywide bikeshare program was launched in McHenry County with one of the six stations located in McHenry at the Bike Haven bicycle shop. As the primary sponsor, Visit McHenry County should help communities promote the program locally. As the program grows, the county should analyze user data to determine the need and location for additional bicycles and stations, particularly near the Fox River, downtowns, and other recreational areas within the corridor. If warranted through ridership and community-wide support of the program, partnerships with neighboring corridor communities, local healthcare providers, IDNR, or local park departments should be explored to create a larger regional network. Additionally, the county should consider sending surveys to users and members to identify areas for improvement. Special deals or promotions can also be used to encourage more people to become members. Encourage public transportation ridership As the county and corridor communities strategize how to strengthen the local economy through tourism, they should encourage the use of three local public transportation options currently available within the corridor — Metra, Pace, and Pace’s McRIDE Dial-A- Ride services. Metra functions as a regional transit option to get to the corridor on the weekdays. Pace also has a bus, Route 806, that extends from Crystal Lake to Fox Lake through McHenry and Johnsburg and serves as a local transit option during weekday rush hours. The McRIDE Dial-A-Ride on-demand services function as another transit option, which caters to (but is not limited to) seniors and people with disabilities. The Illinois Department of Aging also has a Ride Free Transit Benefit program for seniors and persons with disabilities using Metra and Pace fixed-route services. Municipalities within the corridor should also work with the public transit agencies to track existing ridership and destinations. This will help assess the need for additional services in the future. City of McHenry, in partnership with Metra, should consider conducting a needs assessment survey to develop a better understanding of the public’s interest in transit service within the corridor, particularly over the weekends when it is not currently available. Demonstrating that there is a need or desire to travel by train would help bolster the case for expanding weekend service within the corridor. Examples of active and safe routes Source: Daily Herald (top); Active Transportation Alliance (bottom) McHenry County #bikeMC bicycles Source: Northwest Herald 93Transportation and Connectivity | DRAFT 261 Evaluate parking and electric vehicle infrastructure In the next 10-30 years, there is likely to be a dramatic increase in plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles. Public transit agencies and local governments within the region have started to invest in electric vehicles and replace their fleets with more energy efficient and less polluting vehicles. Yet, improved charging infrastructure is an ongoing challenge that needs to be addressed to increase adoption rates of electric vehicles. The county and corridor communities should proactively and strategically invest in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure given the emergence of electric vehicles and corridor’s reliance on vehicles for transportation. Communities should review their development ordinances to identify ways to promote electric vehicle infrastructure within their transportation network. They should also partner with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County for guidance and investment support. The Environmental Defenders is a leading advocate for EV infrastructure investments in the county and has experience working with local municipalities to install EV infrastructure for municipal and public use. As EV infrastructure investments are considered, corridor communities will need to evaluate existing parking availability near the corridor’s transit options and within community downtown cores. Managing an adequate supply of parking for different types of vehicles will be an essential ingredient to the success of any downtown core. While services are limited, the county and corridor communities should help bolster ridership by publicizing bus and train schedules and on-demand services in local papers and online platforms, as well as highlighting destinations and activities that can be easily reached via public transportation. Similarly, wayfinding signage to transit stations along pedestrian and bike routes would also improve travel experience and encourage transit ridership. Key transit stops are also ideal locations to display local and regional bicycling and pedestrian routes that would improve the experience for people traveling to the corridor. For example, Metra’s McHenry Station could benefit from a kiosk that provides guidance on preferred routes into McHenry’s downtown areas, the river, nearby open space, and the regional trail network. Municipalities within the corridor should also work with public transit agencies to track existing ridership relative to economic activity and destinations, and explore the need for additional service, including feeder bus service and last-mile transit options from major transit hubs. Feeder and last-mile transit services focus on filling transit gaps that exist between two major transit routes, hubs, and nearby destination points, such as a downtown area. This type of service often is provided in the form of additional bus routes or a shuttle service between common destinations. Metra should consider expanding rail service at the McHenry Station in light of a proposed project to improve and extend the UP-NW train line to Johnsburg. Although the proposed project timeline is uncertain, the County, McHenry, and Johnsburg should continue to work with Metra to meet the corridor’s travel needs in the most appropriate manner. Pace should consider increasing the frequency of service on Route 806 to provide mid-day as well as weekend bus service within the corridor. Increasing the service would align with McHenry County’s Transit Plan, which also makes this recommendation. Outbound Metra train on the UP-NW line. Source: contemplative imaging, April 2009, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. 94 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 262 Implementation Actions Recommendation Timeline Lead and Partners 7.1 Expand bicycle and pedestrian network Prioritize connections between commercial and recreational areas. The county and corridor municipalities should include connections in capital transportation program plans that would expand the existing network. Adding facility enhancements, such as on-street markings indicating shared roadways as well as dedicated bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that improves connections between destinations should also be prioritized and coordinated with capital improvement planning. Funding: Illinois Trails Grant Program, PeopleForBikes Community Grant Program, Surface Transportation Program (STP), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L), Transportation Enhancements Program (ITEP) 3-5 years MCDOT, IDOT, McHenry Township, Nunda Township, corridor municipalities Develop signage and wayfinding. Signage indicating connections and routes should also be installed with support from transportation programming and/or capital improvement planning and funds. Ongoing MCDOT, IDOT, McHenry Township, Nunda Township, corridor municipalities Support the upcoming McHenry County Connection Master Plan. Municipal staff and residents should work with the McHenry County Council of Mayors (MCCOM) on the Connection Master Plan to advocate for and identify stronger bicycle and pedestrian connections within their communities. Immediate MCCOM, corridor municipalities, McHenry Township, Nunda Township, McHenry County Bicycle Advocates 7.2 Improve transportation infrastructure and safety Leverage transportation and capital improvement programming. Capital improvement programming should be used to make transportation and connectivity improvements, including those for bicyclists and pedestrians. Communities should work with residents to understand their needs and voice them as budgets and capital improvement plans are formed. Funding: Illinois Trails Grant Program, PeopleForBikes, Community Grant Program, STP, TAP-L, ITEP Ongoing All relevant stakeholders, MCDOT, IDOT, McHenry Township, Nunda Township, corridor municipalities Integrate complete streets policies into future transportation projects. Communities should refer to their complete streets policies and integrate infrastructure elements that create safe, environmentally sensitive, and accessible streets for all people. Funding: People for Bikes Community Grants Program 0-2 years Corridor municipalities, McHenry Township, Nunda Township 7.3 Invest in walkability Add new and maintain existing pedestrian facilities. The county and corridor communities should invest in amenities (e.g., benches, trees, lighting) that support pedestrian activity and are ADA-compliant. These features would help draw pedestrian traffic and support walkability among vulnerable groups, including children, people with disabilities, and older adults. Funding: Illinois Trails Grant Program, People for Bikes Community Grants Program, STP, TAP-L, ITEP 3-5 years McHenry County, McHenry Township, Nunda Township, corridor municipalities Remove sidewalk gaps and improve circulation. Corridor communities should use CMAP’s Sidewalk Inventory data to identify gaps in sidewalk infrastructure within the study area. 2-5 years Corridor municipalities, MCDOT Improve crossings at major intersections. Johnsburg and McHenry should assess the major intersections in their communities and prioritize projects that increase pedestrian safety. 0-2 years IDOT, MCDOT, McHenry Township, Nunda Township, corridor municipalities 7.4 Diversify transportation options Support active transportation. All communities within the corridor should support active transportation whenever possible. Forms of active transportation, such as walking and biking, increase a person’s wellness and overall happiness. Funding: CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality), RTA’s Access to Transit Program Ongoing McHenry County, Metra, RTA, corridor municipalities Encourage public transportation ridership. Since public transit is limited within the corridor, municipal staff, in partnership and coordination with transit agencies, should seek to promote the services that are available in an effort to increase ridership and make taking public transit a more viable option. Immediate McHenry County, Metra, RTA, corridor municipalities Evaluate parking and electric vehicle infrastructure. The county and corridor communities should proactively and strategically invest in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure given the emergence of electric vehicles and corridor’s reliance on vehicles for transportation. Funding: MMC’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Program, VW Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan 0-2 years McHenry County, corridor municipalities, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) 95Transportation and Connectivity | DRAFT 263 Endnotes 1 At the time this key finding was developed, there still was uncertainty with regards to the trajectory of the pandemic as well as availability of financial assistance to assist municipalities with economic recovery. 2 LoopNet, “3309 N Chapel Hill Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051,” September 2021, https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3309-N- Chapel-Hill-Rd-Johnsburg-IL/22931686/. 3 McHenry-Lake County SWCD “Natural Resource Information Report,” https://www.mchenryswcd.org/nri_report.htm. 4 City of Chicago Dept. of Planning and Development, “Chicago River Design Guidelines,” January 2019, https://www.chicago.gov/ content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Planning_and_Policy/Publications/ Chicago_River_Design_Guidelines/chicago_river_design_ guidelines_2019.pdf. 5 Delta Institute, “Green infrastructure Toolkit – Green infrastructure designs: Scalable solutions to local challenges,” 2017, https://delta-institute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Green- Infrastructure-Toolkit-September-17-1.pdf. 6 National Association of City Transportation Officials, “Urban Street Stormwater Guide,” https://nacto.org/publication/urban- street-stormwater-guide/. 7 Kane County Water Resources Division, “Local Drainage Assistance: Cost-Share Drainage Program,” https://www. countyofkane.org/FDER/Pages/environmentalResources/ waterResources/localDrainage/costShareProgram.aspx. 8 DuPage County, “Water Quality Improvement Program,” https://www.dupageco.org/WQIPGrant/. 9 Illinois EPA, “Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO),” 2021, https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/grants-loans/water- financial-assistance/Pages/gigo.aspx. 10 Illinois EPA, ‘Nonpoint Source Grants,” 2021, https://www2. illinois.gov/epa/topics/water-quality/watershed-management/ nonpoint-sources/Pages/grants.aspx. 11 McHenry County, “Water Resources Action Plan 2020 Update,” November 2020, https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county- government/departments-j-z/planning-development/water- resources/water-resources-action-plan-new. 12 CMAP, “The Value of Stormwater Utilities for Local Governments in the Chicago Region,” 2013, https://www.cmap. illinois.gov/documents/10180/16791/stormwater_utilities_for_ local_govts.pdf/866a64a4-ef11-47ce-b4ec-2293686d4a70. 13 Association of State Floodplain Managers, “CRS for Community Resilience: Green Guide,” 2021, https://floodsciencecenter.org/ products/crs-community-resilience/green-guide/. 14 Association of State Floodplain Managers, “CRS for Community Resilience: South Elgin Leverages Relationship with Larger County to Preserve Open Space,” 2021, https://floodsciencecenter.org/products/ crs-community-resilience/success-stories/south-elgin-illinois/. 15 FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System, “Addendum to the 2017 CRS Coordinator’s Manual,” 2021, https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_ community-rating-system_coordinator-manual_addendum-2021.pdf 16 McHenry County Dept. of Planning and Development, “Flooding and Flood Protection,” 2021, https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/ county-government/departments-j-z/planning-development/water- resources/flooding-and-flood-protection. 17 NOAA Office for Coastal Management: Digital Coast, “How to Map Open Space for Community Rating System Credit Trai https:// coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/training/crs.html. 18 McHenry-Lake County SWCD, “Partners for Conservation Cost-Share; Cover Crops - Overview,” https://www.mchenryswcd. org/pdfs/Cost%20Share/Cost%20Share%20Program%20 Summary%20for%20Cover%20Crops.pdf. 19 Midwest Cover Crop Council, “Cover Crop Decision Tool,” https://mccc.msu.edu/covercroptool/. 20 The SARA map incorporates data from the USDA-NRCS Soil Survey and the IL State Geological Survey. See Endnote 11 for more details. 22 IL Administrative Code: Title 35, § 604, Subpart C - Source Water Protection Plan, https://casetext.com/regulation/illinois- administrative-code/title-35-environmental-protection/part-604- design-operation-and-maintenance-criteria/subpart-c-source- water-protection-plan. 23 Illinois EPA, “Maximum Setback Zone Workbook,” http://www.epa. state.il.us/water/groundwater/publications/max-zone-workbook.pdf. 24 A well is eligible for a maximum setback zone if its lateral area of influence (i.e., the distance from the well to where there is no drawdown in the aquifer’s water level) under normal pumping conditions is greater than its 200/400-foot minimum setback zone. 25 City of Crystal Lake, City Code: Park II LandDevelopment, Chapter 630: Watershed, https://ecode360.com/8618360 26 McHenry County, “Model Ordinance on Coal Tar Sealants,” https://www.co.mchenry.il.us/home/showdocument?id=8272. 27 McHenry County Dept. of Planning and Development, “Snow and Ice Removal,” 2021, https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county- government/departments-j-z/planning-development/water- resources/flooding-and-flood-protection. 28 The Village of Island Lake passed an ordinance that prohibits fertilizers containing phosphorus. See https://villageofislandlake.com/ wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1559-17-Fertilizer-withPhosphorus.pdf. 29 McHenry County, “Water Resources Action Plan 2020 Update,” November 2020, https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county- government/departments-j-z/planning-development/water- resources/water-resources-action-plan-new. 30 These are actions commonly recommended in Illinois EPA’s Source Water Assessments for the corridor’s community water suppliers. See Illinois EPA, “Source Water Assessment Program Factsheets,” 2011, http://dataservices.epa.illinois.gov/swap/factsheet.aspx. 96 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 264 31 The cost for Johnsburg residents to connect to their Village’s sewer system is $21,000 (in 2021). Over a 20-year period, this would be equivalent to $88 per month. 32 Shaw Local, “Holiday Hills Officials Approve Northern Moraine sewer installation backed by 3.5M state grant,” Oct 2021, https:// www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/news/local/2021/07/23/ holiday-hills-officials-approve-northern-moraine-sewer-installation- backed-by-35m-state-grant/ 33 Illinois EPA, “Unsewered Communities,” https://www2.illinois.gov/ epa/topics/grants-loans/unsewered-communities/Pages/default.aspx. 34 Wood County, WI, “Septic System General Information,” http:// www.co.wood.wi.us/departments/pz/Doc/Septic%20System%20 Information%20for%20Homeowners.pdf. 35 McHenry County Dept. of Planning and Development, “McHenry County Green Infrastructure Plan,” 2012, https://www. mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments-j-z/ planning-development/planning-zoning-and-land-use/green- infrastructure-plan. 36 IDNR, “Illinois Wildlife Action Plan, Appendix 1: Illinois Species in Greatest Conservation Need,” 2015, https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/ conservation/IWAP/Documents/SGCN2015%20Appendix%201.pdf. 37 IDNR, “Illinois Natural Heritage Database Program, Element Occurrence Data for Endangered Species and Rare Resources in Illinois, 2020,” https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/ NaturalHeritage/Documents/Database/etcountylist.pdf. 38 IDNR, “Fox River Flood Commission Report,” 2019, https:// www2.illinois.gov/dnr/WaterResources/Documents/FRCC_ FoxRiverFloodCommissionReport_Dec2019_Redacted.pdf. 39 U.S. Senate, “Congres Passess Bipartian Water Infrastructure Legislation,” December 2020, https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/ index.cfm/2020/12/congress-passes-bipartisan. 40 IDNR, “Business Stage Effect Survey,” https://forms.office.com/ Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nwgia7qOPEaE9TFxIQ-QBQKxPd7cX LJOk10jTZLKFWZUMkJFUkgxODJDMkE1RklLUUNTNlI4VzdBTy4u. 41 Friends of the Fox River, “Join Us In Learning More About Our Rivers,” https://friendsofthefoxriver.org/get-involved/education. 42 Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, “Environmental Scholarships,” https://mcdef.org/what-we-do/environmental- scholarship. 43 IDNR, “Conservation Inclusive Construction and Development Archive (CICADA),” https://cicada-idnr.org/. 44 The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, “Conservation@ Programs,” 2021, https://conservemc.org/conservation-programs/. 45 Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, “Programs and Initiatives: Natural Lawn Care,” 2021, https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/ programs-initiatives/natural-lawn-care/. 46 Salt Smart Collaborative, “Let’s be salt smart,” 2021, https:// saltsmart.org/. 47 The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, “Conservation Easements,” 2021, https://conservemc.org/conservation-easements/. 48 IDNR, “Illinois Clean Marinas,” 2021, https://www2.illinois.gov/ dnr/cmp/Pages/IllinoisCleanMarina.aspx. 49 Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, “Home,” July 2021, http://www. transportzero.org/. 50 McHenry County, “Local Government Collaboration,” 2021, https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments- a-i/administration/local-government-collaboration. 51 Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, “Natural Areas Program,” 2021, https://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org/natural-areas-program. 52 This funding source is only open to Conservation Land Trusts like TLC for acquisition, protection, and stewardship on IL Nature Preserves, buffers, and LWRs. 53 U.S. Access Board, “About the ADA Accessibility Standards,” (n.d.), https://www.access-board.gov/ada/. 54 U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, “Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails,” (n.d.), https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/ files/Accessibility-Guide-Book.pdf. 55 As regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. 56 IDNR, “Illinois Clean Marina Guidebook,” https://www2.illinois. gov/dnr/cmp/Documents/Guidebook.pdf. 57 Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources, “Developing Water Trails in Iowa,” June 2010, http://www.iowadnr.gov/Things-to-Do/Canoeing- Kayaking/Water-Trail-Development. 58 See RentalBoatSafety.com educational resources for rental boat customers. 59 As part of National Safe Boating Week, the National Safe Boating Council provides a free toolkit which includes talking points, suggested social media posts, template press announcements, fact sheets, videos, and images that municipalities, rental shops, and other boat-related businesses can use to promote boat safety. 60 To accommodate pedestrians crossing the bridge, protected pathway is being recommended only for the south side of the road. 61 U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration, “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways,” May 2012, https:// mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/. 62 CMAP, “Regional Sidewalk Inventory,” 2018, https://datahub. cmap.illinois.gov/dataset/regional-sidewalk-inventory. 63 Illinois DOT, “Annual Average Daily Traffic,” https://www. gettingaroundillinois.com/Traffic%20Counts/index.html 64 Active Transportation Alliance, “How to help your school district meet the state’s new biking and walking education requirement,” 2021, https://activetrans.org/resources/education. 97Endnotes | DRAFT 265 ACA America Canoe Association ADA Americans with Disabilities Act BMP Best Management Practice BDCWA Boone-Dutch Creeks Watershed Alliance BRIC Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities CA Conservation Area CMAP Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning CDBG Community Development Block Grant CDBG-DR Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery CRS Community Rating System EV Electric vehicle FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FFWTI Fabulous Fox Water Trail Initiative FOFR Friends of the Fox River FREP Fox River Ecosystem Partnership FRSG Fox River Study Group FVSN Fox Valley Sustainability Network FWA Fox Waterway Agency HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program HOA Homeowners’ Association GIGO Green Infrastructure Grants Opportunities GIV Green Infrastructure Vision IDOA Illinois Department of Agriculture IDNR Illinois Department of Natural Resources IDOT Illinois Department of Transportation IEMA Illinois Emergency Management Agency IEPA Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ITEP Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program LTA Local Technical Assistance LWR Illinois Land and Water Reserve MCCD McHenry County Conservation District MCDH McHenry County Department of Health MCDOT McHenry County Division of Transportation McMPI McHenry County Municipal Partnering Initiative MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices NACTO National Association of City Transportation Officials NFIP National Flood Insurance Program NP Illinois Nature Preserve NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service Acronyms 98 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 266 NWPA Northwest Water Planning Alliance OSLAD Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development OWR Office of Water Resources SARA Sensitive Aquifer Recharge Area SSHCWC Silver and BDCWA Creeks Watershed Coalition SMO Stormwater Management Ordinance SRF State Revolving Fund STP-L Surface Transportation Program (Local) SWCD Soil and Water Conservation District SWPP Source Water Protection Plan TAP-L Transportation Alternatives Program (Local) TIF Tax Increment Financing TLC The Land Conservancy of McHenry County UCCGP Unsewered Communities Construction Grant Program ULI Urban Lab Institute USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USGS U.S. Geological Survey WRAP Water Resources Action Plan Acronyms | DRAFT 99267 1 “Fox River Corridor Existing Conditions Report: Existing Conditions Overview for the Fox River Corridor Plan from Burtons Bridge to Johnsburg,” CMAP, January 2021, https://engage.cmap. illinois.gov/4367/widgets/20709/documents/17054 Appendix 100 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN | DRAFT 268 Appendix | DRAFT 101269 FY1X-XXXX 433 West Van Buren Street, Suite 450 Chicago, IL 60607 312-454-0400 info@cmap.illinois.gov www.cmap.illinois.gov The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners developed and are now implementing ON TO 2050, a new long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov for more information. 270 Resolution 22- Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Fox River Corridor Plan WHEREAS, Recognizing that the health of the Fox River is connected to the quality of life and economic prosperity of riverfront communities, the County and City of McHenry saw the value in creating a multi-jurisdictional plan centered on the Fox River; and WHEREAS, The Fox River Corridor Plan presents a shared vision for the future of the Fox River and its surrounding communities, from Johnsburg to Burtons Bridge; and WHEREAS, The plan was developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance program in partnership with McHenry County Department of Planning and Development and the City of McHenry Department of Economic Development and Community Development; and WHEREAS, the plan benefited from the engagement and guidance of a steering committee, which was made up of community and county representatives, open space and waterway managers, public agencies, and civic organizations working within the area; and WHEREAS, plan goals are based off feedback from stakeholders, who want a future that: o Minimizes flood risk and helps communities withstand the impacts of climate change o Supports a clean and healthy river system filled with aquatic life and diverse ecosystems o Protects and ensures that the river and nearby open space can be accessed and enjoyed by everyone. o Advances transportation connections, both locally and regionally, o Sustains thriving local economies, and o Where stakeholder collaboration and coordination are prioritized; and WHEREAS, the plan’s five topical chapters include: Economic Development; Natural Resources; Collaboration, Education, and Engagement; Recreation; Transportation and Connectivity. Now therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of McHenry that the Fox River Corridor Plan be adopted, that the City of McHenry should be a leader to set an example and to be a resource for other communities follow suit in best practices. Passed this 5th day of April, 2022. Ayes Nays Absent Abstain Alderman Devine _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Glab _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Harding _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman McClatchey _____ _____ _____ _____ 271 Alderwoman Miller _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Santi _____ _____ _____ _____ Alderman Strach _____ _____ _____ _____ ______________________ ________________________ Wayne Jett, Mayor Monte Johnson, Deputy City Clerk 272 Department of Community Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.cityofmchenry.org AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FOR: April 5, 2022 City Council Meeting FROM: Cody Sheriff, City Planner RE: McHenry Corporate Center Multifamily Development – Conceptual Presentation and Discussion ATT: 1. Developer’s Portfolio and Conceptual Plan AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY: The petitioner, Paul Swanson, is requesting preliminary feedback on a conceptually proposed 24- unit, 3-story, multifamily housing development on Lot 1 of McHenry Corporate Center. If the City Council finds the development desirable, then the petitioner will work with staff on submitting a formal application. The petitioner is requesting preliminary feedback from City Council prior to submitting a formal application. 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 Department of Community & Economic Development McHenry Municipal Center 333 Green Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: (815) 363-2170 Fax: (815) 363-2173 www.ci.mchenry.il.us Conceptual Development Presentation TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Ross Polerecky, Community Development Director FOR: April 5th, 2022 RE: Conceptual Presentation for a truck stop/fueling station located on Route 31 between McHenry Savings Bank and the McDonalds ATT: Site map, project overview Agenda Item Summary: Staff was contacted by a developer interested in constructing a truck stop/fueling station/car wash on vacant land south of the McHenry Savings Bank on Route 31. Attached is a site plan and a project overview from the developer. In conversations with the developer staff has conveyed concerns for this type of use on the property to include already high traffic congestion at Park and route 31 and Knox Drive and Park Place where not built to accommodate this volume of truck traffic. With the developer knowing these concerns they have requested they be allowed to give a conceptual presentation to council. 296 Project Overview Mchenry Fuel Station ⚫ Proposed 6,500 Sq Ft Retail Convenience Store ⚫ Proposed Indoor Restaurant ⚫ Gasoline Fuel Island with 8 Pumps - 12 Fueling Spots ⚫ Diesel Fuel Island with 4 Dispensers & 2 Truck Fueling Spots ⚫ Phase 2 development of car wash in the near future The of goal of this project is to create a 24 hour one stop shop for our consumers. The location of this site sits on 3.5 acre was chosen due to its ease of entry and exit from Route 31. The Preliminary site plan lays out 3 different access points. One in and out access points from Route 31, full access point from Park Pl, and full access point from Bank Dr. The proposed site plan will include a 6,500 Sq Ft convenience store that will provide a variety of beverages, beer, snacks, warm convenience goods, cleaning supplies, OTC medicine, electronics, and other essentials. A fast casual restaurant will be built inside with a small seating area for customers that want to dine in or grab something quick to go. We are requesting to add video gaming to this establishment, no Class A liquor license is requested or required as long as we meet the requirements for a Truck Stop per the IGB. There will be 12 different fuel spots for regular vehicles and 2 truck fueling spots . The proposed site plan is to create two different canopies to separate the trucks and regular vehicles and allow safe and easy entry/exit. Phase 2 of the development is to create a car wash and vacuum on the corner of Park Pl and Bank Dr. We believe Route 31 is in demand for a new fuel station that will allow an ease of entry and exit especially along this route, to allow a safe entry and exit for both trucks and regular gas vehicles. The convenience store will provide the surrounding neighborhoods with quick essential goods and more food options. We believe we can provide additional 20-25 job opportunities to Mchenry. With such a large development we believe we can generate millions of sales that will contribute to the tax revenue. BANKGROUND: Ownership of the development include: Cody Zhao, Amy Zhao, Xia Xia Wu, and Wu Chen The ownership has combined experience in running & building restaurants and strip centers. Cody Zhao will be spearheading this development and operation. He currently owns a similar Fuel Station in Jacksonville, IL called Fast Stop. It includes a convenience store with gasoline fuel island and a separate diesel fuel canopy. Xia Xia Wu has experience in development of Strip Centers and Restaurants, along with running and operating restaurants. Wu Chen also has experience in building and operating restaurants. He also runs a logistic company with a warehouse that ships and store amazon products. Most importantly we have also gathered a team that will assist in the development of the project that specialize and have years of experience in designing and building fuel stations. 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310