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� MINUTES
June 3, 1999
Chairperson Alderman McClatchey called the meeting to order at 7:08
p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room at the McHenry Municipal
Center. Members present were Alderman Bolger and Alderman Glab.
Others Present: Community Development Director Napolitano, City
Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, East Campus Principal Thomas
Carl, East Campus Counselor Jerry Rankin, City Residents David
Madson, Tom Schmidt, Mark Rapata and Lynne Goodman.
Chairperson Alderman McClatchey noting several city residents in
attendance requested the committee approve addressing agenda item
number three, Tree Preservation Draft Ordinance before agenda item
number two, Temporary Use Regulations. The committee concurred.
PETITION FOR NO PARKING ON 4� STREET
Community Development Director Napolitano noted as per council
direction at the May 19� 1999 regularly scheduled meeting the request
for No parking on 4th Street between Main and John Streets during
�. school days made by Mr. Madson is to be considered. Mr. Madson had
submitted a petition signed by area residents noting high school
students parking in this area were causing increased traffic congestion
and parkway damage. In addition littering has become a problem.
Currently parking is allowed on 4th Street but is limited to two-hour
parking between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during school days.
Some discussion followed. Mr. Madson noted with an open campus
policy in place, students often move their cars to avoid the two-hour
parking limitation. Community Development Director Napolitano also
noted 4� Street does not have curb and gutter, therefore on-street
parking is not suitable. Director Napolitano noted the Public Works
Department concurs with this parking analysis. Staff also noted council
recently passed an ordinance prohibiting parking on Allen Avenue
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during school days. Some discussion
occurred regarding extending any no parking decision affecting 4� Street
from Main Street to James Street as opposed to the original suggestion of
John Street.
East Campus High School Principal Thomas Carl enumerated efforts
made by the High School Administration to alleviate these parking
problems. He also noted the high school enrollment will swell over the
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next four to five years. Further discussion ensued regarding the
availability of the medical center parking lot and the old hospital
property on Waukegan Avenue. High School Counselor Jerry Rankin
noted the East Campus High School staff was also increasing and would
negatively impact the availability of parking places for the students.
Principal Carl also noted the high school administration approached the
Methodist Church on John and 3rd Street requesting use of their parking
lot. The Church Board expressed liability concerns and denied the
request.
It was the consensus of the committee to direct staff to complete a
comprehensive study of the area, providing full council with a
recommendation for consideration within the next 30-days.
TREE PRESERVATION DRAFT ORDINANCE
Chairman McClatchey noted Parks and Recreation Department
employee, Tom Schmidt in attendance. Director Napolitano provided the
�. committee with a brief historical background regarding the development
of the tree preservation draft ordinance. In response to Alderrrian
Bolger's inquiry, Mr. Schmidt noted the city currently has an ordinance
in place regarding the removal of dead trees. Alderman Bolger also
expressed his disapproval of permitting trees in the parkways. Mr.
Schmidt suggested trees permitted in the parkway be restricted to the
street side void of any utilities or inform developers to plant trees on the
private property of homeowners in their front yards. The planting of
trees in front yards would still give the street a "sheltered" look, but the
care and maintenance would be the responsibility of the homeowner.
Some discussion followed regarding the ordinance language.
Clarification regarding Section IX, paragraph C was given. Replacement
shall be limited to the species identified. In addition the provisions of the
ordinance are limited to single family lots zoned residential in excess of
two acres. Some discussion followed regarding the ten-inch diameter at
breast height restriction. Residents in attendance suggested a six-inch
diameter be considered.
Alderman Glab expressed concern regarding the stated minimum fine of
$25 as opposed to the stated $45 permit fee. He suggested it was
cheaper to violate than adhere to the ordinance. He recommended a per
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acre fine is considered. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the
development of an appropriate mechanism to establish fines as well as
the permit fee amount. It was the consensus of the committee to direct
staff to investigate the tree preservation ordinances of other McHenry
County municipalities and provide the committee with recommendations
to be considered at the next committee meeting on June 30�. In
addition staff was directed to review and if necessary increase the list of
undesirable trees found in Section VI, paragraph A, number 4.
TEMPORARY USE REGULATIONS
Director Napolitano informed the committee as per council direction at
the May 12, 1999 regularly scheduled meeting the Community
Development Committee is to conduct a review of the City of McHenry's
temporary use requirements. Temporary use requirements are
addressed in Section III, paragraph K on page 67 of the City of McHenry
Zoning Ordinance. Temporary uses may be permittee in any zoning
`- district, upon issuance of a Temporary Use Permit by the Community
Development Department. The following temporary uses are allowed:
1-carnivals or circuses
2-sidewalk display and sale of bedding plants
3-sale of Christmas trees
4-temporary roadside display and sale of farm produce, artwork, or
other merchandise
5-downtown or shopping center sidewalk sales
Director Napolitano presented three recommendations for the committee
to consider:
1)require temporary uses listed in Number 4 to receive Council
approval. Each request can then be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
and the use could be approved/denied based on developed approval
criteria.
2]delete the terms art work, other merchandise and permit only
farm produce to be sold at a roadside display. Also, farm produce should
be limited to produce grown exclusively on the premise.
3]delete item 4 in its entirety.
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Alderman Glab expressed concerns regarding temporary set-up and
parking requirements. He noted a new business would be required to
obtain a conditional use and appear before the City's Zoning Board of
Appeals.
A lengthy discussion ensued. Staff noted local businessmen had
registered a complaint regarding the existence and issuance of temporary
use permits for nursery stock sales by outside retailers. Further
discussion ensued regarding the maximum 90-day limitation for
temporary uses. City Administrator Lobaito recommended the 90-day
limitation be expanded to 120 days. The committee concurred.
The committee also recommended the language of Temporary Use Item
#2 are clarified and all items referenced in Item #4 require council
approval.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to draft an amendment to City of
McHenry Zoning ordinance, Section III, paragraph K Temporary Uses
-clarifying the sidewalk display and sale of bedding plants
language
� -requiring all temporary uses enumerated in Item#4 to obtain
council approval and to develop specific approval criteria for these uses
-increasing the maximum 90-day temporary use restriction to 120
days for existing business to display and sell nursery stock items.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PARK DONATIONS
Community Development Director Napolitano explained the Subdivision
Control Ordinance utilizes a formula that estimates the population
generated by a new subdivision and the acreage of parkland needed to
serve that population to calculate park donations. The City of McHenry
may accept parkland or, in lieu of parkland accept a cash donation. The
cash donation amount is determined by multiplying the amount of land
required to serve the new subdivision times the "fair maxket value" of an
improved ace of residential land in the City. The current fair market
value, adopted by council in 1991 and stated in the subdivision
�- ordinance is $30,000 per acre.
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The amount of park donations however, is included in the subdivision
ordinance in table format, which is amended every May lst based on the
change in the Consumer Price Index for the previous calendar year.
These yearly increases have impacted the fair market value, which has
not been amended since 1991. The yearly CPI increases in the parkland
fees has increased the actual value to a $36,820 level. Director
Napolitano informed the committee he had investigated the fair market
value of improved residential property within the corporate limits of
McHenry. This information was provided the committee and is attached
to these rninutes. It was Director Napolitano's recommendation to
increase the fair market value to a minimum of$60,000 per acre based
on his survey results.
City Administrator Lobaito suggested the committee consider obtaining a
formal appraisal. He noted an objective formal appraisal conducted by a
professional land appraiser would be in the City's best interest. The
appraisal would also assist the City establish a solid policy foundation.
Some discussion followed.
�. City Administrator Lobaito also noted the City is currently requesting
cash donations as opposed to parkland donations from developers citing
the signi�cant acres of open space already owned by the City of
McHenry.
Motion by- Glab, seconded by Bolger, to recommend to full council the
hiring of a professional land appraiser to provide the City of McHenry
with a fair market value of a one acre full improved residential lot.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
Submitted,
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Frank McClatchey, Cha' person
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