HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/22/1989 - City CouncilSPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989 7:30 P.M.
The Special Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Monday, May 22, 1989 at 7:35 P.M. at City Hall.
At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Donahue,
Teta, Smith, McClatchey. Serritella arrived at 7:55 P.M. Patterson
arrived at 8:00 P.M. Lieder arrived at 8:07 P.M. Absent: None. City
staff in attendance were Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Park Director
Merkel, Director of Development Greenwood.
The purpose of the Special Meeting was to discuss the proposed
Annexation Agreement for the 475 acre Fritsch Property.
Also in attendance were petitioners Jack Fritsch, property
owner; Attorney Robert DiLeonardi, Developer Ed James, Land Planner Allen
Krakower, Engineer Tom McCabe, Traffic Analyst Jerry Lindgren, Owner
Representatives John Cottingham and Bill Sayer; Dan Mackin of Continental
Bank, Trustee of the Fritsch Estate; and Bruce Allison, Land Planner.
Busse reported that at the last meeting on February 9, 1989,
four major items were left unanswered. Three had been pretty much
decided since that date. 1) Some type of major east/west thoroughfare
connecting Crystal Lake Road and Route 31 was needed. Since that time
the Council has met on the Bull Valley Corridor Plan and the consensus of
opinion was that Mason Hill Road would be an acceptable east/west route
from Crystal Lake Road to Route 31. 2) The amount of fees for Capital
Development for water/sewer and developer donations for schools, parks
and library were in question. Two weeks ago the Council adopted a new
fee schedule covering those items. 3) Sewer Plant expansion and
capacities. The City has, since the February 9, 1989 meeting, authorized
Baxter & Woodman, City Engineers, to draft specifications for expansion
of the existing South Wastewater Treatment Plant by 10,000 P.E. It will
take until .September or October to complete those plans. 4) The zoning
classification for east of the tracks was in question. In a meeting held
on the Bull Valley Corridor, it was recommended that a business office
park be designated for the 78 acres of Fritsch property.
Attorney DiLeonardi said it was the understanding of the
petitioners that: 1) the question of the by-pass had been resolved and
the proposed eastbound extension of Mason Hill Road would not run through
the Fritsch property 2) that the Capital Improvement and Developer
Donation Fees had been established 3) that the City was going ahead with
plans for expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant and it was
expected to be in operation in two years or less 4) that 279 acres had
been annexed southeast of the Fritsch Property with 240 acres of that
property designated for industrial purposes or business office park use.
He said they still have questions on availability of sewer capacities,
fees and sewer service.
Tonight the petitioners wanted like to resolve three items:
1) Determine whether or not the City is interested in annexing the
Fritsch property with the zoning as recommended by the ZBA. 2) To arrive
at a consensus on developer fees that will apply to the project and the
timing of payments of those fees 3) Get an answer on the land use and
density for that property.
Lengthy discussion followed on all the above points.
Mayor Busse called for a recess at 9:00 P.M. The meeting
reconvened at 9:17 P.M. with everyone still in attendance.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding the density question.
Mayor Busse called for a recess at 10:02 P.M. The meeting
reconvened at 10:15 P.M. with everyone still in attendance.
It was decided to take a straw poll concerning the Council's
opinion of 20 acres of commercial proposed on the southeast corner of
Bull Valley and Crystal Lake Roads.
Serritella - wouldn't say no to any commercial use but
e—TFI sFould be left open at this time.
Patterson - none committal at this point.
McClatchev half of the size proposed.
mi - possibly it could be used as is but leave the 20
acres for now.
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Lieder - strongly opposed to any commercial there but if
it oes go it should be considered as one of the two
commercial intersections which the Council decided to
approve for the Bull Valley Corridor and it should be
convenience commercial only.
Teta - two corners have been approved for convenience
commercial in connection with the Bull Valley Corridor
Plan and that's all he was in favor of.
Donahue - would like to see a different use than
commercial depending on how the property to the east is
developed.
Bolger - it depends on what happens with the other
property to the east. If it becomes commercial then it
could be a mini office or business park type use but he
would just as soon leave it in abeyance for now.
Busse - no problem with commercial as long as it was
convenience or neighborhood commercial, but it should be
something less than 20 acres in size, probably five to
seven acres.
A straw poll was taken regarding density for housing to allow a
maximum of 1,200 dwelling units with 900 to have RS-3 zoning and a
maximum of 300 for RA-1 zoning. All of the Aldermen agreed except Teta.
He didn't feel the 900 units for RS-3 zoning would be acceptable for that
area. He felt the City should start out at the lowest possible density
for housing unless some amenities are provided if RS-3 is granted. Busse
said it was acceptable but he wanted to see a site plan.
zoning:
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On the straw poll for acreage acceptable for commercial C-1
Serritella - maximum of 10 acres.
c� e - five to 10 acres.
mi?; '7T6 acres.
lr tterson - no comment.
iL e ed r - too early to comment.
eT to - two corners.
ol�nahue - 20 acres.
TooTger - too early to make that decision.
It was the consensus to agree to somewhere around 10 acres.
Discussion then took place on when annexation fees, capital
improvement fees and developer donation fees should be paid to the City.
Aldermen Patterson left the meeting at 11:05 P.M.
The petitioners argued that since the corporate center did not
have to pay any annexation fees their industrial property should not have
to pay any either. The following was the proposed annexation and fee
schedule: 475 acres at $500 per acre payable upon annexation with $300
per unit for annexation fee payable time of building permit; $500 per
unit for water capital development and $1,500 per unit for sewer capital
development payable at time of preliminary plat approval; donation of
39.6 acres of park land and developer donation fees for parks, public
safety, library and schools payable at time of building permit issuance.
Debate took place as to the amount and timing for payment of the fees.
Due to the late hour is was decided to set another meeting for
further discussion on this matter. DiLeonardi did ask that the Council
not charge the $500 annexation fee for the 78 acres of office business
park in the development.
In summing up DiLeonardi said: 1) it was the petitioner's
understanding that 78 acres east of the tracks was acceptable for
business office park under the new category developed for the McHenry
Corporate Center 2) that the commercial area will be less than 20 acres
probably 10 acres or less 3) that 1,200 dwelling units would be allowed
with a maximum of 300 RA-1 units and 900 RS-3 units.
In other business the Mayor scheduled a Special Dinner Council
Meeting for Tuesday, May 30, 1989 at 6:00 P.M. at the Tamara Royale Hotel
to discuss future planning.
Monday, May 22, 1989
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Motion by Smith, seconded by Serritella, to instruct Attorney
Narusis to file an objection before the McHenry County Zoning Board of
Appeals regarding a zoning hearing scheduled for June 8, 1989 concerning
the property at this northeast corner of Bull Valley Road and Route 31
for a proposed gas station.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to recess this
annexation hearing concerning the Fritsch property until a later date.
Meeting recessed at 11:36 P.M.
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