The city of Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met Aug. 23 to discuss the details provided by the 1975 Zoning Ordinance.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the commission:
"Planning and Zoning Commission - Consists of nine citizen members appointed to four-year terms. The Commission hears and reviews all applications for zoning amendments, planned developments, special uses, pre-annexation agreements, subdivisions, site plans and changes in B-4 Commercial Conservation Districts, and street alley vacations. It also makes recommendations on the adoption of or amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of the month."
CITY OF PARK RIDGE
M I N U T E S
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505 BUTLER PLACE
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016 AT 7:00 PM
Chairman Baldi called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
I. Roll Call
Present
Joe Baldi, Chairman
Lou Arrigoni
John Bennett
Lou Giannetti
John Kocisko
Chris Zamaites
Absent
Jim Argionis
Tim Kirby
Linda Coyle
Staff
Jon Branham, Senior Planner
Josephine Faraci, Administrative Assistant
II. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Bennett identified a couple of clarifications. On a motion by Commissioner Arrigoni, seconded by Commissioner Kocisko the Commission AGREED to approve the minutes from the July 26, 2016 meeting, as amended.
Vote on the motion, with clarifications and corrections, as follows:
AYES 6 Chairman Baldi, Commissioners Arrigoni, Bennett,
Giannetti, Kocisko, Zamaites
NAYS 0 None
ABSTAIN 0 None
ABSENT 3 Commissioners Argionis, Kirby, Coyle
The motion passed.
On a motion by Commissioner Kocisko, seconded by Commissioner Bennett, the Commission AGREED to approve the minutes of August 9, 2016 meeting, as submitted.
Vote on the motion as follows:
AYES 6 Chairman Baldi, Commissioners Arrigoni, Bennett,
Gennetti, Kocisko, Zamaites
NAYS 0 None
ABSTAIN 0 None
ABSENT 3 Commissioners Argionis, Kirby, Coyle
The motion passed.
III. Development Cases - None
IV. City Council Liaison Report
Alderman Van Roeyen reported that the Council and staff continued to work on a storm water management plan. He stated hey are also working on City-wide Strategic Plan with assistance from Northern Illinois University. The Commissioners discussed some of the details of the Strategic Planning process.
V. Other Items for Discussion
Chairman Baldi stated that he recently met with Jim Testin, Director of Community Preservation & Development and Mr. Branham. He stated they reviewed aspects of the criteria for the B-1 District versus the B-2 District, site plan review, and planned developments. He indicated that there are other items that the Commission will try to review; however, they will be prioritizing the first three items mentioned. He mentioned the other issues including bulk requirements, open space, parking structures, restaurant valet parking, refuge storage screening, and the density conversion chart. He stated that the goal of the Commission would be to identify sections of the Zoning Ordinance that could be changed for City Council to review.
Commissioner Bennett inquired if Council would like the Commission to provide them with suggestions and how the process would function.
Alderman Van Roeyen stated that the Commission is well-versed and he believed that the Commission could better identify and present the items to Council, and then the Council could further guide the process.
Commissioner Bennett stated it would also be important to obtain perspective from the City Attorney.
Chairman Baldi provided background regarding the proposed B-1 & B-2 purpose statements. He stated that staff had provided the Commission with examples of other area communities’ district purpose statements, including Northbrook, Wilmette, Bannockburn and Western Springs.
The Commission discussed the differences between B-1 and B-2. Chairman Baldi stated that the statements should make a difference. There should be a key difference between B-1 and B-2 in that B-1 is more pedestrian-oriented as opposed to B-2 being more vehicleoriented and located along major streets. He also identified that much of Touhy Avenue is zoned B-1, however, it is not conducive to a pedestrian friendly area. He stated Touhy Avenue has many uses more appropriate for the B-2 District. The Commission discussed the differences between the districts, other examples, and that there should be further clarification.
Commissioner Bennett inquired if his proposed changes to the purpose statements seemed clear. Chairman Baldi indicated that the statements lead to the bulk and use requirements which should be in conjunction with each other. Commissioner Bennett stated that was the reason why he eliminated the type of use and why he tied it to the use table. He indicated that it should be listed and referred as opposed to duplicated. The Commission agreed that the table reference should be incorporated.
The Commission further discussed other aspects of other communities’ statements, including specifying allowable densities, setback, height regulations, and scale. They also discussed the details provided from the 1975 Zoning Ordinance.
Pat Livensparger, resident, inquired about aspects of the B-1 District regarding allowable uses and potential height. The Commission discussed uses, parking and bulk requirements in the District.
The Commission stated the City Attorney should review the proposed purpose statement.
The Commission discussed the next steps in the process. They stated they would target the review of the site plan review criteria next and identify areas that could potentially be updated.
VI. Citizens Wishing to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items - None
VII.Adjournment
On a motion by Commissioner Zamaites, seconded by Commissioner Kocisko, the Commission agreed to adjourn the meeting.
Vote on the motion as follows:
AYES 6 Chairman Baldi, Commissioners Arrigoni, Bennett,
Giannetti, Kocisko, and Zamaites
NAYS 0 None
ABSTAIN 0 None
ABSENT 3 Commissioners Argionis, Kirby, Coyle
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm
These minutes are not a verbatim record of the meeting but a summary of the proceedings
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