HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/22/1995 - City Council SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 22, 1995
A Special Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda on Wednesday, March 22, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke,
Bates, Lawson, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Clerk
Althoff, City Administrator Peterson, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Building and
Zoning Lobaito, Director of Public Works Batt. Also in attendance were Court Reporter
Susan Bloom, Vice President of Inland Management Matt Fiascone, Ed Joanis, P.E.,
Sam Diamond, Attorney, and Bob Grossman, Planner.
Mayor Cuda stated that the purpose of this evening's meeting was to consider
the recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission
regarding the request for annexation, zoning, and a concept plan on 56-acre Inland-
McCullom Lake Road property, owned by Inland Land Appreciation Fund. Attorney
Diamond briefly reviewed the status of this project. He requested if Council were to
open the floor to public comment, it be done first in an effort to assist their experts
in responding to all the stated concerns.
Mayor Cuda opened the floor for public comment. Richard J. Short, Attorney
for the Village of McCullom Lake, introduced himself, Village President Lois Parenti,
Trustees Ron Krumsee, Charles Overall, Janet Lanwer, and Alice Overall. He
presented a written objection from the Village which he requested be included in the
official records of this evening's meeting. He also stated the Village's objections to the
development of this property, citing negative impacts to McCullom Lake Road, traffic
congestion in general, stormwater management, and lack of controlled growth
considerations.
Martin Stoffel of 4014 W. McCullom Lake Road, stated his objections to the
proposed development, citing the negative impact to his property located directly
across McCullom Lake Road, as well as the traffic congestion, overcrowded schools
.._ and the lack of planning for the impact further growth and development will have on
the City.
Randy Patterson of 6322 Chickaloon Drive stated his opposition to this
proposed development, citing the potential of higher taxes and the negative impact on
City schools with the addition of another 181 units this development proposes to
build.
Judy Gertz of 1718 Leonard stated her objections to the proposed annexation,
citing flooding concerns, drainage issues, and controlled growth concerns. She also
requested additional soil borings be required if this development is approved.
Rorey Mattioli of 4011 Prestwick stated his objections to the proposed
development, citing controlled growth issues and the impact of this development on
City schools, traffic and taxes.
Ann Cuda of 3911 Clearbrook stated her support of the proposed development,
citing past growth and the City's ability to provide a good place for people to live.
James Heffelfinger of 1805 N. Donovan stated his objections to the proposed
development, citing the negative impact on the community at large, controlled growth
issues, traffic congestion, and the proximity of this proposed development to industrial
and commercial zoning.
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Tom Shanahan of 3906 Prestwick stated his objections to the proposed
development, citing school overcrowding and lack of infrastructure to handle additional
development in general.
Craig Huff of 1708 Donovan stated his opposition to the proposed development,
citing school overcrowding, taxes, and traffic congestion.
Jeff Winbeck of 3712 Maple Avenue stated his opposition to the proposed
development, requesting Council consider a better use for the land.
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Mayor Cuda closed the floor to further discussion. He then requested
comments from Council.
Alderman Lawson stated his opposition to Inland's proposal as long as it
included multi-family housing.
Alderman Baird, in response to all the controlled growth comments, explained
that the Council had done a better than adequate job in controlling growth, as only
two annexation agreements were approved during the two years of this
administration; Pebble Creek Subdivision and Busch Knox. He noted further that
Council has worked very successfully to bring more commercial and industrial growth
to the City. Baird expressed his opposition to the proposed development, stating the
City was unprepared for more housing at this time.
Alderman Locke noted that no representative from either District 15 or 156 was
in attendance to address the residents' concerns regarding the negative impact this
development might have on the schools. The 2-2 non-recommendation from the
Zoning Board of Appeals and the unanimous approval by the Plan Commission were
also noted. Locke suggested the proposed bypass may also alleviate some of the
traffic congestion referred to by the concerned residents.
Discussion followed regarding current allowable County-zoned uses for this
property. Responding to Alderman Locke's query, Inland's Matt Fiascone stated that
the 200-acre Inland owned property located at Bull Valley and Crystal Lake Roads,
which is currently under petition for Business Park zoning, will not go forward until the
resolution of this McCullom Lake Road property. Further discussion followed.
Alderman Bates stated his stance regarding development in general bordered on
anti-growth, and in particular, he opposed the proposed development of this property.
Alderman Bolger stated his opposition to the multi-family homes planned for this
development, citing his preference for some office space. He also suggested limiting
the number of building permits issued for housing in an attempt to control the growth.
He also expressed his disappointment, as did Alderman Baird, that Inland Management
Incorporated has tied the two proposed developments (the McCullom Lake Road
project and the proposed business park) together.
Discussion followed regarding Alderman Bolger's suggestion about limiting the
number of building permits issued per year.
Mayor Cuda called for a recess at 8:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:10
P.M. with everyone still in attendance.
Attorney Diamond asked Council if the removal of all multi-family units and a
build-out schedule of no more than 50 homes per year made the proposal more
acceptable. Discussion followed resulting in the Mayoral appointment of Aldermen
Baird, Lawson, and Locke to a committee to meet with the developer and determine
if this project should proceed.
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Mayor Cuda suggested tabling the matter until this new committee met with the
developer, and was ready to make a recommendation to the full Council.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to table the consideration of Inland
Land Appreciation Fund's McCullom Lake Road annexation, zoning, and concept plan.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bates.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda directed the committee to set a date with the developer for further
consideration at the conclusion of this evening's meeting.
Some discussion followed regarding the procedure of tabling an issue. Attorney
McArdle explained that the matter may be listed as an agenda item, however, it
required a motion to remove the matter from the table.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Locke respectfully requested Council submit their wage and benefit
survey to City Administrator Peterson as soon as possible. A Finance Committee
meeting was set for Tuesday, March 28, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss further the
employee wage and benefit package and 1995-96 Budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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