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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/19/2006 - Planning and Zoning Commission City of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 19, 2006 Chairman Howell called the January 19, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting of the City of McHenry Panning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. in the McHenry Municipal Center Council Chambers. In attendance were commissioners Buhrman (who arrived at 7:31 p.m.), Cadotte, Ekstrom, Howell, Nadeau, Schepler, Thacker. Also in attendance were Planner Zeller, Attorney Cahill, Community Development Department Secretary Oliver. Approval of Minutes Motion by Cadotte, seconded by Nadeau, to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2006 regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting as presented. Voting Aye: Buhrman, Cadotte, Ekstrom, Howell, Nadeau, Schepler, Thacker. Voting Nay: None Not Voting: None Abstaining: None Absent: None Agenda Packets Discussion General discussion occurred regarding timeliness of agenda packet delivery. Planner Zeller noted the ten-day lead time was a requirement established by the City’s Plan Commission. She stated the City Council currently receives agenda packets six days prior to their meetings. She also noted the Community Development Committee receives agenda packets five days prior to committee meetings. Planner Zeller stated the difficulty in delivering Packets ten days prior to commission meetings would be the delay of minute’s approval as they would not be ready for inclusion in packets ten days prior to the next meeting. Commissioner Thacker stated he appreciates getting the packets on Friday. Commissioners Schepler, Cadotte and Nadeau concurred. In response to Chairman Howell’s inquiry, the commissioners agreed packet delivery on the Friday preceding the Commission meeting was satisfactory. Public Hearing – MD Development File No. Z-663 Conditional Use Permit Chairman Howell at 7:35 p.m. called to order the Public Hearing for File No. Z-663, an application for a conditional use permit to allow a drive-thru establishment at 2210 West Route 120, as requested by Michael Baglio of MD Development. Chairman Howell stated notice of the Public Hearing appeared in the Northwest Herald on December 24, 2005. A Certificate of Publication is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Certified notices were mailed to all abutting owners of record. Certified receipts as well as an Affidavit of Service of Notification Requirements are on file in the City Clerk’s Office. In attendance representing the applicant were Michael Baglio of MD Development and John Swierk of Direct Design who were sworn in by Chairman Howell. Mr. Swierk addressed the commissioners and noted the site plan design for the subject property would allow a non-food service user for the drive-thru facility, such as a dry cleaner. Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2006 Page 2 Planner Zeller reported Staff had worked with the applicants to revise the initial request previously presented to the Commission. The request before the Commission this evening limits the drive-thru facility to a non-food service user. Planner Zeller noted a non-food service user does not typically utilize as many stacking spaces as a food service/restaurant would. The proposed two-vehicle stacking area along the side of the building should be adequate for such a use. Planner Zeller stated Staff recommends approval of the request. In response to an inquiry regarding the turning radius at the corner of the building, Mr. Swierk responded that a UPS truck could make the turn. Responding to inquiries regarding a possible restaurant being located in the strip center and the adequacy of parking for such a use, Mr. Swierk stated the applicant is not yet certain of any tenants. If a restaurant is proposed, adequate parking would be required. Planner Zeller stated Staff works with plans submitted and determines if there is enough parking for the types of businesses being proposed. Commissioners suggested all four disabled parking spaces should be located in front of the building. Responding to a question regarding internal traffic patterns, Mr. Swierk stated signage would be utilized as well a lane striping to direct motorists through the drive-thru area. In response to an inquiry, Mr. Baglio noted a sidewalk along Route 120 is included on the site plane plan and that it would be installed in conjunction with the monolithic curbs which are required by IDOT. In response to questions regarding signage on the premises Mr. Baglio stated there would be a single strip center sign with individual logo-type signs on the building. In response to Chairman Howell’s inquiry, there was no one in the audience wishing to comment or ask questions regarding the application. Motion by Cadotte, seconded by Nadeau, to recommend to City Council with regard to File No. Z-663 a request for conditional use permit to allow a drive-thru facility for a non-food service user on the property located at 2210 West Route 120 as submitted by MD Development, be granted; and that Table 31, the Approval Criteria for Conditional Use Permits, pages 356-357 of the Zoning Ordinance, has been met. Voting Aye: Buhrman, Cadotte, Ekstrom, Howell, Nadeau, Schepler, Thacker. Voting Nay: None Not Voting: None Abstaining: None Absent: None Motion carried 7-0. Chairman Howell closed the Public Hearing at 7:50. Public Hearing – Enterprise Rent-A-Car File No - Z-664 Conditional Use Permit Chairman Howell at 7:51 p.m. called to order a Public Hearing regarding File No. Z-664, an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow outside storage of vehicles on the property located at 3004 West Route 120, as submitted by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2006 Page 3 Chairman Howell stated notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Northwest Herald on January 1, 2006. A Certificate of Publication is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Certified notices were mailed to all abutting owners of record. Certified receipts as well as an Affidavit of Service of Notification Requirements are on file in the City Clerk’s Office. In attendance was Gina Frizzo of Enterprise Rent-A-Car who was sworn in by Chairman Howell. Ms. Frizzo stated vehicles are parked and not stored on the subject property. Vehicles are rented out by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and customers return them to the premises. Sometimes the vehicles are parked on the site overnight. Ms. Frizzo noted the high turnover rate of the vehicles due to the nature of the vehicle rental business. In response to Chairman Howell’s inquiry, Planner Zeller stated the building on the site is currently vacant. Planner Zeller noted the conditional use permit is required to provide for the occasional storage of vehicles on the premises for a 24-hour period or longer. She stated the vehicles would have no adverse affect on the area and that it would be good to have the building occupied. Responding to a question regarding the number of vehicles expected to be stored on the site, Frizzo stated most customers are local and would rent vehicles while their own cars are being repaired. She expected no more than seven or eight vehicles would be stored outside on the premises. Responding to further inquiry, Ms Frizzo stated employees take the cars home at night. Some discussion followed regarding the hours of operation and security measures which would be implemented. In response to an inquiry, Ms. Frizzo noted a cross-access easement agreement exists with Gerber Auto Repair, the business located on Lot 12. Ms. Frizzo anticipates a spring 2006 opening of the business. She stated a free-standing pole sign would be located on the site. In response to Chairman Howell’s inquiry, there was no one in the audience wishing to comment or present questions regarding the application. Motion by Cadotte, seconded by Nadeau, to recommend to City Council with regard to File No. Z-664, a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the Outside Storage of Vehicles on the property located at 3004 West Route 120, as submitted by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, be granted; and that Table 31, the Approval Criteria for Conditional Use Permits, pages 356-357 of the Zoning Ordinance, has been met. Voting Aye: Buhrman, Cadotte, Ekstrom, Howell, Nadeau, Schepler, Thacker. Voting Nay: None Not Voting: None Abstaining: None Absent: None Motion carried 7-0. Chairman Howell closed the Public Hearing at 8:02. Other Business Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2006 Page 4 A lengthy discussion occurred regarding traffic congestion on Route 120 due to Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s. Planner Zeller noted there are no zoning violations involved. The traffic is the result of the new restaurant opening. Questions were raised regarding Wendy’s, Advance Auto, and the SW corner of Crystal Lake Road and Rte 120. Planner Zeller reported she has received inquiries regarding the Wendy’s site. The City’s engineer is currently reviewing the engineering plans for Advanced Auto. Discussion followed regarding The Whale’s Tail, Water Tower Marina, the O’Halleran property and pockets of land that are not in the City. Adjournment Motion by Cadott, seconded by Nadeau to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Voting Aye: Buhrman, Cadotte, Ekstrom, Howell, Nadeau, Schepler, Thacker. Voting Nay: None Not Voting: None Abstaining: None Absent: None Motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________________ Kathleen M. Kunzer, Deputy Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary C: Mayor, Aldermen, City Administrator, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Planner, City Engineers, Applicants, Landmark Commission Chairman, Chicago Tribune, Northwest Herald, Aldermen Conference Room, File Copy.