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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/29/2003 - Committee of the WholeCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING APRIL 29, 2003 In the absence of Mayor Althoff, a Committee of the Whole Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by City Clerk Jones at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Alderman Murgatroyd arrived at 7:03 p.m. Absent: Mayor Althoff. City Staff in attendance were, 'City Administrator Maxeiner, Director Community Development Napolitano, Director Public Works Marcinko, City Clerk Jones and City Attorney Cahill. Absent: Chief of Police O'Meara, Director Parks and Recreation Merkel, Assistant City Administrator Lockerby and City Attorney McArdle. City Attorney Cahill arrived at 7:29 p.m. City Clerk Jones called for a motion from Council to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem to chair the meeting. Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to appoint Alderman Low as Mayor Pro Tem for the Committee of the Whole Meeting on April 29, 2003. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Low took the Chair. Alderman Murgatroyd arrived at 7:03 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Low stated there are tow items on this evenings Agenda: • discuss a proposal submitted by developer David Kotiw to construct a 24-unit apartment building on the 1.84-acre site located on the north side of Bull Valley Road, east of Green Street; • consider Inland Real Estate Development's proposed change of the zoning of their business park property Jocated between Crystal Lake Road and the Union Pacific Railroad to a residential/commercial mix. Mayor Low introduced Mr. David Kotiw. DISCUSSION: PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT 24-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ON BULL VALLEY ROAD BY DAVID KOTIW Developer David Kotiw addressed Council stating he and Ron Waytula are proposing to construct a 24-unit apartment building on 1.84 acres located on the north side of Bull Valley Road, east of Green Street. The structure would consist of sixteen 2- bedroom units and 8 1-bedroom units. The building would include a sprinkler system throughout the complex, an elevator, secure entries and the possibility of 15 enclosed garage spaces. Mr. Kotiw informed Council stormwater detention is proposed and sixty- two parking spaces would be provided for residents and guests of the complex. April 29, 2003 Page:? Director of Community Development Napolitano informed Council the proposed residential land use is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan, however the Plan designates the site as medium density residential, four to nine units per acre. The proposed development has a gross density of thirteen units per acre and would fall under the high -density residential category. Director Napolitano stated Staff has no concerns regarding the proposed site layout. Landscaping and detention are proposed to buffer the use from the single-family homes in the McHenry Shores Subdivision to the south. He stated the Applicant indicates access would occur from Bull Valley Road. No access to Charles Miller Road is proposed, nor does Staff recommend access to Charles Miller Road. Director Napolitano opined this type of housing option is needed in the City and, with design and landscaping requirements included as part of an Annexation Agreement, the development could be an asset to the City. Responding to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry Director Napolitano stated apartment and condominium requirements/restrictions could be incorporated into an Annexation Agreement. Following a brief discussion it was the consensus of Council to encourage the developer to present the proposal to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. City Attorney Cahill arrived at 7:29 p.m. DISCUSSION: PROPOSAL TO REZONE 100 ACRES ON EAST SIDE OF CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD FROM BUSINESS PARK TO RESIDENTIAL BY INLAND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Mr. Gary Weber, land planner and landscape architect, from Wheaton, Illinois and Matthew Fiascone of Inland Real Estate Development Corporation, were in attendanc. Mr. Fiascone stated the Applicant is requesting Council consider changing the zoning of the 101.4 acre Business Park property located on the east side of Crystal Lake Road, from BP Business Park to RS-3 Medium High Density Single Family Residential and RA-1 Attached Residential. Mr. Fiascone explained to Council the property in its current state generates little or no revenue. Inland is proposing the portion of the business park development between Crystal Lake Road and the Union Pacific Railroad Property be developed as follows: • 144 single-family home sites having an average lot size of 9,100 square feet,; 1110 duplex units; and • 10 acres of commercial development along Crystal Lake Road. Mr. Fiascone stated a park is planned within the development and a bike path would April 29, 2003 Page 3 extend through the development connecting with the City's existing path.. Director Napolitano stated the proposed land use is not compatible with the land use designation in the Comprehensive Plan, which indicates the property to be Business Park. He noted the property adjacent to the south• and west is designated on the Plan as residential and opined the proposed land uses could be considered suitable for the property. Staff expressed some concern regarding a single access from Crystal Lake Road serving 254 units. Director Napolitano informed Council the site would be served by municipal sewer and water and a detention facility has been proposed at the lowest elevation on the site. Director Napolitano stated changing the zoning from Business Park to residential has the potential to impact schools, parks and municipal services, noting the commercial portion would provide some property and sales tax revenues as an offset. Alderman Bolger stated he is unable to support changing the zoning. Alderman Glab, concurring with Alderman Bolger, opined he was not convinced changing the zoning would benefit the City of McHenry. Alderman Murgatroyd concurred with Alderman Bolger and Alderman Glab. Responding to Mr. Fiascone's inquiry, Alderman Murgatroyd stated he would need time to consider an age -targeted residential site. A brief discussion ensued. It was the consensus of Council that rezoning of the property from Business Park to residential was not favored. Mr. Fiascone informed Council it is Inland's intent to move forward with the project and petition for rezoning. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem City Clerk