HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/10/2004 - Community Development Committee Community Development Committee Meeting
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L— Alderman Glab suggested the te� of the Plan be amended to reduce the medium density from its
current 4-9 range to 4-7.
A brief discussion followed regarding the Roberts and Finkelstein Properties. Director
Napolitano stated Staff is recommending that the newly approved Integrated Design District
(IDD) be used to develop these properties. Using the IDD would provide diversity and a high-
end product on this property, particularly the Roberts Property, which abuts the outflow of the
Fox River.
It was noted sf�veral parcels have not yet been designated. Discussion occuned resulting in the
following suggestions:
1. north Riverside Drive adjacent to Johnsburg boundary—low density residential
2. north of'McCullom Lake Rd, south of Municipal designation—estate.
Director Napolitano initiated discussion regarding the unincorporated property east of Crystal
Lake Road. He suggested Council look at this area in depth in order to plan for future
development as each of the parcels aze annexed to the City. He noted a Sub-Area Plan should be
created for this segment of the Plan. The committee concurred.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Condon, to direct Staff to make the approved modifications to the
map, and to send the revised map to Council for review and direction.
Voting Aye: Glab, Wimmer, Condon.
`.,. Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Building Code Update
Director Napolitano stated in 2000 the City updated the codes used for all construction activity in
the City by adopting the following codes:
BOCA National Building Code: 1996
CABO One and Two-Familv: 1995
BOCA Fire Prevention Code: 1996
International Mecha.nical Code: 1996
National Electric Code: 1996
Illinois Sta.te Plumbing Code: Current Edition
Int. Property Maintenance Code: 1998.
Director Napolitano noted in order to stay cunent with newer building trends and evolving building
technologies, Staff is recommending that the City again update our building codes as follows:
International Building Code: 2000
Intemational Residential Code: 2000
Intemational Fire Code: 2000
Intemational Mechanical Code: 2000
National Electric Code: 1999
International Fuel Gas Code: 2000
Intemational Energy Consv. Code 2000
� Int. Properly Maintenance Code: 2000.
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� Director Napolitano informed the committee the following codes will remain in effect as they are
mandated by the State of Illinois:
Illinois State Plumbing Code: Current Edition
Illinois Accessibilit�Code: Current Edition.
As BOCA merged with the Intemational Code Council (ICC) in late 2000, the International Codes are
now considered the industry standard.
It is Staff's reco�nmendation the following timeline be followed in order to implement the new codes:
• Apn 1 25 — Send out letter to builders, contractors, architects, etc. notifying of proposed
upd�ites and requesting comments.
• Ma} 6 — Complete review of codes and identification of major cha.nges and provide
information to Committee.
• Ma} 17 — Final Committee meeting to discuss changes and comments received. Finalize
changes.
• June 1 — Send completed ordinances and amendments to Illinois Building Commission for
revi�w. By Statute, the City is required to receive the blessing from the Illinois Building
Conunission before it can adopt new building codes.
• July 6—City Council adopts new codes and amendments,with effective date of August 6 (30
a�ys>.
Some discussion occurred regarding the possibility of requiring sprinkler systems in all
residential construction. Director Napolitano noted the initial cost of installing the sprinkler
� system is not nearly as expensive as the cost to maintain the system once it is installed. If the
system is not maintained on a regular basis, it is useless, as the piping must be maintained in
order to withstand the pressure of water in the system.
In response to an inquiry, Director Napolitano stated building inspectors would be certified under
the new codes.
It was the consensus of the committee to proceed with the timeline for implementation of the
new building codes as suggested by Staff.
Teardowns-Preliminary Discussion, Issues and Overview
Director Napolitano informed the committee the term"teardown" refers to the removal or tearing
down of an older home and replacing it with a new, larger home on the site. He noted teardowns
typically occur in villages or towns where there is a shortage of vacant land for development.
Residents want to have a larger, newer residence without moving from the community.
Teardowns are the result.
Director Napolitano stated there are several approaches that communities use to address teardowns:
1. Performance Based
Performance based standards are the visually related regulations. They usually consist of general
statements that are guidelines rather than hard, fast rules. A reviewing authority, such as a Design
Review Commissioq has the discretion to determine if a teardown meets the established performance
� based standards on a case-by-case basis. Some typical guidelines include:
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`— + New homes should be harmonious with the scale and character of the neighboring buildings
through the use of appropriate size, building materials, lighting and other arclutectural
techniques.
• Proposed homes should relate to the terrain and to the use, scale and proportions of the
neighboring homes.
2. Zoning Based
Zoning based regulations are those found in the Zoning Code such as the bulk requirements (i.e., height,
setback, coverage, etc).
• Requiring upper stories to be smaller than the ground floor.
� Controlling the roof pitch based on building and lot characteristics.
• Further restricting the building height,yard, lot coverage and FAR criteria.
• Requiring side-load garages or grea,ter garage setback requirements.
3. Administrativ�Based
Administrative based requirements can include:
• Mandatory delay periods before a building can be demolished.
• Notification of neighboring properties.
• Establishing historic districts.
• Requiring additional impact fees.
� Director Napolitano stated the City should begin to develop a policy and procedures for teardowns. He
noted any of the three methods or a combination derived from them could be used. He stressed it is
important for the City to be proactive and create the policy and procedures before teardowns actually
begin to occur in the City.
Administrator Assistant Martin noted issues which should be considered when discussing strategies and
policies include storm water runoff and drainage, maintenance during construction process, fencing to
protect neighborhood. Discussion occuned regarding implementing the tree preservation ordinance with
teardowns, specifically to prevern removal of large trees in the older part of town.
Director Napolitano will work with Staf�to draft a set of teardown regulations for review and discussion
by the committee at its nerct meeting.
Adiournment
Motion by Condon, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
Voting.Aye: Glab, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Respecta bmitted, �
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