HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 7/11/2016 - Community Development Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING REPORT
� July 11, 2016
McHenry Municipal Center
In Attendanr.e: Committee Members: Chairman Alderman Condon, Alderman Peterson
and Alderman Santi. Absent: None. Also in Attendance: Commander Walsh, Director of
Community L�evelopment Polerecky and City Clerk Jones.
L Call tii Order:
Chairman Alderman Condon called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
2. Public Input:
None.
3• Motion to a rove the Ma 9 2016 Communit Develo ment Committee Meetin
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Motion by Peterson, second by Santi, approving the May 9, 2016 Community Development
Committee Meeting Report.
Voting Aye: Condon, Peterson, Santi
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
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4. Discussion of Administrative Ad'udication Process
Director of Community Development Polerecky informed the Committee that Staff has
performed a formal review of the adjudication process in order to ensure the most efficient
methods and processes are being implemented. He stated that during the process, Staff inet with
all employees, separately and as a group, that are part of the adjudication process.
Director Polerecky reiterated to the Committee that the administrative adjudication process was
initiated approximately six years ago. Overall, during that time the process has been working as
intended. However, one area(parking tickets) has been identified as requiring modification.
Currently the structure for parking tickets allows for 30-days to pay the initial parking ticket,
then an additional 30-days at an increased amount. If the ticket remains unpaid through the 60-
day period an adjudication appearance is mandatory. There are a significant number of offenders
that do not appear for their mandated adjudication date. Director Polerecky noted that at the last
adjudication session there were 31 no shows.
Staff recommends shortening the time allowed to pay tickets and higher penalties after 30 days,
in an effort to achieve greater compliance. Staff is gathering information from surrounding
communities that also hold adjudication court to ascertain the best method to implement. Once a
new process has been identified Staff will bring it before the Community Development
`. Committee for << recommendation and ultimately, if approved, a request for an Ordinance
amendment at Cc�uncil level. Staff intends to review the proposed changes with the City Attorney
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rovided the Committee with the following
� and the Adjudication Law 1eWgetDlr u�°en penalty and the suggested penalty after 30 days
list of offens�:s under re ,
following the violation:
Current Penalty (w/i 30- Proposed Penalty (after 30-
da s da s
Violation $50.00
$25.00 $50.00
Vehicle Sticker $25.00
No Parking An}'time $25.00 $50.00
Overtime Parking $25.00 $50.00
Loading Zone $25.00 $50.00
School Bus Loading Zone $25.00 $50.00
15-minute Parking Zone $100.00 $200.00
Parking, Fire Lane $250.00 $500.00
Parking,Disabilities $100.00 $200.00
Parking, Fire Hydrant $25.00 $50.00
Any other parking violation
Chairman Alderman Condon stated that the reason she sugg
ested a review of the adjudication
' because while attending an adjudication session she noticed contgnuancetis prov ded
process is
continuances. Alderman Condon opine uldaencourage thengndiv dual to make an appearance.
to an offender the additional fee sho
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an Condon stated that she would support a $50.00 fee for each occasion that an offender
does not appear on the designated date.
Directo
r Polerecky assured the Committee that there would not be f�d the Committee that
adjudication for parking ticket relet Cl�ffAttorneyr andr he eAdjudication Judge regarding the
he would be speaking with th y
implementation and legality of the proposed fines.
airman Alderman Condon inquired about the annual review process concerning the
Ch rudent for Staff inembers to
Adjudication Judge. Alderman C o dthe Adu dication Judge bDi ector Polerecky informed the
participate in the review process J
Committee that he has spoken with the Manager�of Human Re a din S a timeframeeT Director
researched. Responding to Alderman Co To°e s should be in lace by the end of 2016. He
Polerecky informed the Committee that a p
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stated he would keep the Committee informed regarding the progress of the review process.
Responding to an inquiry
from Alderman Santi regarding whether fines can be paid online,
Commander Walsh informed the Committee that the website was just installed to enable ines to
be paid online.
Motion by Santi, second by Peterson, directing Staff to move forward with the modifications to
�'' the adjudication process and fines, changing the due dates for paying tickets from 30-days to 60-
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�-- days and from 10-days to 20-days, prior to an increase in the fine and initiation of adjudication
procedures.
Voting.�ye: Condon, Peterson, Santi
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
5. Discussion Re�ardin� Proposed Revisions to the Citv of McHenry Zoning
Ordinance Relating to Accessory Uses and Structures
Director of Community Development Polerecky reiterated to the Committee that during the May
9, 2016 Community Development Committee meeting, Staff presented changes to the Accessory
Structure Ordinance. The Committee recommended the changes with a requested follow-up on
how playhouses are regulated and an investigation into whether changes need to be implemented
regarding how the City of McHenry currently regulates playhouses.
Director Polerecky informed the Committee that currently the Building Code exempts playhouse
from permits. Staff contact surrounding communities and discovered that most regulate
playhouses in the same fashion as the City of McHenry.
Staff recommends the enforcement of playhouses continues to follow the adopted Building
� Codes and to make no changes regarding how playhouses are regulated. Director Polerecky
stated that if the Committee is in agreement with Staff, the changes to the Accessory Structure
Ordinance discussed at the May 9, 2016 meeting of the Community Development Committee
will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation to full Council.
Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry regarding "architectural design," Director Polerecky
stated that it is boilerplate language.
Responding to an inquiry from Chairman Alderman Condon regarding the possibility of
someone wanting to run electricity to a shed, Director Polerecky informed the Committee that it
would require a permit.
It is the conserisus of the Committee to direct Staff to present the revised Accessory Structure
Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on August 24, 2016, as
presented.
6. Department Uqdates
Director Polerecky informed the Committee that Jake Marino from Elgin has been hired as the
new Plan Examiner. Mr. Marino has a degree in architecture.
Director Polerecky reiterated that he is establishing a Policy Handbook for the Community
� Development I)epartment Staff to use for reference purposes.
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`-- Director Polere;,ky informed the Committee that a number of building permits have been issued
for additions to single-family homes and for single-family homes.
Director Polerecky stated that the Heritage Woods lot(s) have been cleared and the house was
scheduled to be torn down today.
Director Polere�,ky informed the Committee that the new Starbucks is opening on Thursday, July
14, 2016 and tY�at Meat & Potato is now open. Director Polerecky stated that he has a meeting
next week with the new owner of the former Firewood Restaurant and anticipates that the
establishment would be opening soon.
Director Polerecky stated that the owner of Uprooted would be requesting a Use Variance to
open a tavern, but within the year hopeS to open the restaurant. Bull Dog Alehouse would really
like to open an establishment in the City of McHenry and is trying to reopen negotiations with
the owner of the former Las Palmas.
Director Polerecky informed the Committee that My Place on Illinois Route 120 is interested in
outdoor seating.
Director Polerecky informed the Committee that TLS was unable to obtain initial funding and
has reapplied for State funding.
�. 7. Adiournment
There being no further business to discuss. Motion by Peterson, second by Santi to
adjourn the meeting at 7:43 pm.
Voting Aye: Condon, Peterson, Santi.
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Reviewed and Approved:
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Alderman Geri Condon, Chairman
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