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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/09/2016 - Community Development Committee (2)COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT May 9, 2016 McHenry Municipal Center In Attendance: Committee Members: Chairman Alderman Condon, Alderman Peterson and Alderman Santi. Absent: None. Also in Attendance: Director of Community Development Polerecky and City Clerk Jones. 1. Call to Order: Chairman Alderman Condon called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Public Input: None. 3. Motion to approve the February 8, 2016 Community Development Committee Meeting Report Alderman Peterson indicated on page 3 in the third paragraph, second from the last sentence he would suggest for clarification that the sentence is revised to: indicated the "Pearl Street Project" intends to target units to local veterans, etc. Chairman Alderman Condon requested a motion approving the February 8, 2016 Community Development Committee Meeting Report, with the revision requested by Alderman Peterson. Motion by Santi, second by Peterson, approving the February 8, 2016 Community Development Committee Meeting Report, with revision. Voting Aye: Condon, Peterson, Santi Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. 4. Discussion on Proposed Revisions to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance Relating to Accessory Uses Director of Community Development Polerecky indicated that Staff has identified some areas in the City's Accessory Structure Ordinance that are either outdated, unclear or in need of revision in order to stay upAo-date with current building codes and regulations. Director Polerecky stated that the amendments would only apply to Residential Single Family (RS) and Estate (E) Zoned Lots. Director Polerecky reiterated to the Committee that an accessory structure is any structure located on a lot that has a principal structure, the principal structure in these cases would be a single family home. Most of the changes include are basic text amendments to reflect similar language that is found in the International Residential Code. Changes other than text Community Development Committee Meeting Report May 9, 2016 Page 2 amendments included requiring a driveway to an accessory structure if its intended use is to store a car of vehicle trailer. This requirement would ensure paved surfaces lead to any garage being built; currently this requirement is not found in the City's Ordinances. Director Polerecky provided the Committee with a complete list of the Ordinances Staff is requesting to change along with a copy of the current Ordinance. Director Polerecky informed the Committee that if they concur with the changes recommended by Staff to the Accessory Structure Ordinance, the changes would then be brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission and then to full Council. Staff recommended the following for the Committee's consideration: 1. Delete all references to specific types of accessory buildings in Table 19 (garages, sheds, green house, etc.) and replace with the term Accessory Buildings. 2. Table 20, No. 5, No changes to the maximum permitted quantity. Two (2) permitted. 3. Modify Table 20, No. 5, Maximum Size, changes to reflect a maximum permitted cumulative total of 1,000 sq. ft. only (no limitations on size as long as the total does not exceed 1,000 sq. ft.). 4. Change title on Table 20 to reference "Buildings" not "Structures." 5. Change Table 20 footnote (a) to reflect "buildings" not "structures." 6. Add E (Estate) to Table 20, Footnote (d). 7. Change zoning definition of "Story" on the Zoning Ordinance to match IRC definition: Story. That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above. 8. Add the following requirements for any accessory structure larger than 240 sq. ft. that has a vehicle access door: paved driveway required; concrete floor required and to be pitched to drain towards the overhead door. Responding to Chairman Alderman Condon's inquiry regarding enforcement for existing structures, Director Polerecky informed the Committee that currently there is no pursued enforcement and that the revision is primarily focused on new buildings. 9. Structures to be exempt from permits: pool mechanical equipment only, play houses, tree houses, dog houses. Chairman Alderman Condon noted there are some play -houses that are inordinately large and once the children are grown and no longer using the Community Development Committee Meeting Report May 9, 2016 Page 3 play -house there is a tendency for the play -house to be turned into a storage structure. Director Polerecky informed the Committee that the current Building Codes exempt play -houses. He noted that potentially they could require a permit, but the Building Code is currently specific about structures and may need to be revised. Director Polerecky inquiry whether the Committee is supportive of revisions to the Building Code, if it is not overly complicated. 10. Change footnote (e) in Table 20 to: Reduce the square footage from 500 to 240 sq. ft.; add verbiage to have architectural design of accessory buildings to match main structure on property as well. 11. Canvas and sheet metal parking structures. [Staff is seeking direction from the Community Development Committee as to whether they want to pursue the creation of regulations.] Chairman Alderman Condon opined that if something, a vehicle, a boat, whatever, is parked there must be a paved surface. It is the consensus of the Committee that Staff continue to enforce the Ordinance to ensure that the applicant meets setback requirements and that the structure/building is on a hard surface. Motion by Peterson, second by Santi, to direct Staff to take the proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance relating to Accessory Uses, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Motion carried. 5. New Business Condon, Peterson, Santi None None Chairman Alderman Condon requested that the Community Development Committee meeting currently scheduled on June 13, 2016, be rescheduled. Chairman Alderman Condon informed the Committee that she will be out of town. Following a brief discussion the meeting of the Community Development Committee scheduled on Monday, June 13, 2016, was rescheduled to Monday, July 11, 2016, at 7:00 pm. Community Development Committee Meeting Report May 9, 2016 Page 4 Chairman Alderman Condon reiterated when the Committee last met in February, a discussion took place regarding the proper procedure/protocol for a project to proceed from Committee. Chairman Alderman Condon said she has requested clarification from City Attorney McArdle to eliminate any future discussion. Alderman Santi stated his inquiry and the discussion that ensued on February 8th related to that specific project. He opined it was unnecessary to seek a legal opinion regarding the matter. Alderman Santi inquired about the status of the Transitional Living Services (TLS) project. Director Polerecky informed the Committee that it is his understanding TLS was unable to obtain Funding for the project, but that they intend to attempt to obtain funding again. Alderman Santi requested the Committee be kept informed about the progress of the project. Director Polerecky informed the Committee he would keep them informed. 6. Adiournment There being no further business to discuss. Motion by Peterson, second by Santi to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm. Voting Aye: Condon, Peterson, Santi. Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. Reviewed and Approved: Date: I l l Geri Condon, Chairman