Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Jan. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the council & committee:
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
I. ROLL CALL – Time: 7:00 PM
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Jim Schwantz | Mayor | Present | |
| Tim Millar | District 1 Councilman | Absent | |
| Scott Lamerand | District 2 Councilman | Present | |
| Doug Myslinski | District 3 Councilman | Present | |
| Greg Solberg | District 4 Councilman | Present | |
| Kollin Kozlowski | District 5 Councilman | Absent | |
| Brad Helms | District 6 Councilman | Present |
Village Clerk Marg Duer, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Patrick Brankin, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Community Development Director Mike Jacobs, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Police Chief Dave Daigle, Fire Chief Patrick Gratzianna, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Paul Mehring, and Director of Human Resources Pam Jackson
II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG – Time: 7:00 PM
Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - January 10, 2022 - Accepted
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Helms ABSENT: Millar, Kozlowski |
1. As Submitted -
Mayor Schwantz announced Meeting Room B is open with live streaming of the meeting, and provides social distancing for members of the audience.
V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:02 PM
Motion to Recess to Committee of the Whole - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
| RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Helms ABSENT: Millar, Kozlowski |
A. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:02 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion to Approve a Preliminary Planned Development to Allow a Two-Story, Forty-Unit Apartment Building at 874-920 N. Quentin Road - Denied by Roll Call (Council District: One)
Councilman Solberg said this is not a Public Hearing. The Public Hearing was conducted at the Plan Commission meeting, which each Councilman has heard and has received all letters and emails, that are attached to the minutes and are a part of the public record, including emails received after 5:00 this evening and any that may be submitted tonight. Solberg stated after staff presents the proposal, audience members will be invited to state any new evidence or concerns for or against the proposed planned development.
Solberg clarified this is not a consideration of affordable housing, it is based on whether the proposal meets Village Codes.
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request for Preliminary Planned Development approval for a 2-story, 40-unit apartment building, with associated 56 below-grade and 38 surface parking spaces (2.35 spaces per unit), and related improvements on the properties located at 874 - 920 N. Quentin Road. Multi-family units generally provide 4 spaces per unit.
Only one access point on Quentin is proposed, requiring traffic to navigate around a storm water detention basin and a proposed fenced play area (1,200 square feet), located between the drive aisle, parking lot, and detention basin, suggesting the size constraints for the proposed development.
The drive terminates into the parking lot, emergency vehicle turnaround, and 2-way access to the underground parking (with a 6-foot grade descent). Staff sees this as creating traffic and turning conflicts.
The proposed 20-foot setback along Quentin Road is inconsistent with the surrounding setbacks in the area. Staff notes that the setback is too narrow for the approximately 410-foot long building. A play area is proposed adjacent to the entrance, with an exercise room within the facility.
The landscaping plans provide an 8-foot tall fence with 84, 10-foot tall evergreens, to screen the single-family residential properties to the west. Vyverberg noted a 6-8 foot change in grade.
Staff expressed concerns for:
∙ the absence of any public transportation in proximity to the development,
∙ the proposed density is greater than other multi-family uses in the area,
∙ the snow plowing and adequate snow storage,
∙ the insufficient 221 square feet of storage area and 60 square feet for bike storage for 40 units.
Vyverberg reported the Petitioner submitted a revised site plan reducing the unit count to 36 units (40 units is the current application) on December 30th. A Traffic Impact Statement for the 40-unit site plan was submitted on January 7th. Neither of these items were components of the current application or the Public Hearing. These items have not been reviewed by staff, and the Petitioner was advised that it would be appropriate to withdrawal the current application and apply for another Preliminary Planned Development, if they wish to pursue the revised 36-unit proposal.
The Plan Commission voted 3-3 to recommend approval of the Preliminary Planned Development. Therefore, this comes to the Village Council without a recommendation from the Plan Commission. Staff recommends not to support the proposed site plan, due to traffic circulation, turning movement conflicts, and density concerns.
Village Manager Reid Ottesen presented the five Village Standards per Village Code.
(1) The planned development shall be designed, located and proposed to be operated so that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected.
(2) The planned development shall not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the area in which it is located.
(3) The establishment of the planned development shall not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property.
(4) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or other necessary facilities have been or are being provided.
(5) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets.(1) Vyverberg clarified the entrance lane does not meet Village Standards.
Chairman Solberg invited the petitioner to address the Council, repeating that the affordable housing use is not part of the discussion.
Councilman Myslinski stressed the 25 foot required setback is not met.
Jake Victor, Northpoint Development, and Andy Dumke, Alliance Development Corporation, petitioners, commented that this is a preliminary PUD and referenced the warehouse on Algonquin that was considered last week. Victor recognizes issues need attention before final approval. Victor noted their reduction and changes in response to neighbors: reducing the number of 3-bedroom units, reducing the 25-foot setback to 20 (providing more distance to homes to the west) which can be reversed by moving the project further west. Regarding traffic, a study took place a week ago.
Councilman Solberg noted that traffic study occurred after the Plan Commission consideration and would need to go back to staff.
Victor commented on regular stringent inspections for the proposal. In response to Councilman Solberg, Victor stated the 3-story plan included balconies to benefit residents of the units, but they were removed from the 2- story proposal in consideration for the residents to the west. Dumke stated the proposal meets R-3 Standards.
Ottesen clarified the property is not Zoned R-3.
Councilman Helms cited health, safety and welfare issues: 1. the children's play area located next to the driveway, children will play in the parking area where cars are headed to garage, 2. the necessity to cross a 4-lane highway to exit the area.
Victor admitted a bus stop does not exist, but it is a good place to raise families.
The following people opposed the proposed preliminary planned development based on issues of density, bulk, safety, traffic, parking, intensity, drainage, snow removal, impassible sidewalks in winter, not best use for location, and failure to meet Village Standards:
Mucia Burke, 879 Maple
Ken Kramer, 949 N. Quentin
Katy Cushing, 842 W. Northwest Hwy
Vickie Bowman 1119 N. Perry Drive
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Annette Paciga, 867 N. Maple .
Sandra Brown, 948 N Maple
Kathy Wallace, 875 N Poplar, submitted letter from Aaron DelMar (attached)
Joe Origer, 825 N Maple
Larry Magoncia, 835 N Franklin
Diane Konieczny, 930 N Maple, submitted email addendum
Holly Millan, 910 N Maple
Karen Desalvo, 942 N. Maple
William Scott Lammers, Deer Park, submitted a letter from Toshiko Lin. (attached)
Sarah Murphy, 925 N. Franklin, submitted 401 additional signatures in opposition.
Sandra Clark, 907 N Quentin
Robert Lettecci,998 N Glenview Ct.
Nancy Kramer, 949 N. Quentin
Michael Vendafreddo, 762 N Franklin
Pamela Olander 921 N Martin
Troy Heinritz, 1043 N Glenview Ct.
Ottesen reiterated that any studies conducted after presentation to the Plan Commission or changes to the building are inappropriate and cannot be considered.
After the Roll Call, Mayor Schwantz called for a 5-minute recess to clear the room.
| RESULT: DENIED BY ROLL CALL [0 TO 5]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman NAYS: Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Helms ABSENT: Millar, Kozlowski |
Nothing was submitted.
B. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 8:29 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
C. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 8:29 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 8:29 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 8:29 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
In the absence of Chairman Millar, Vice-Chair Lamerand opened the Infrastructure & Environmental Committee.
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 8:29 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
In the absence of Chairman Kozlowski, Vice-Chair Helms opened the Police Policy & Code Services Committee.
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
Reconvene the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
| RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Helms ABSENT: Millar, Kozlowski |
All items are considered to be routine by the Village Council and will be enacted by one motion, with waiver of first reading. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Helms ABSENT: Millar, Kozlowski |
2. Consider an Ordinance Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses by One for Chipotle Mexican Grill, 781 E. Dundee Road - Approved (Council District: Three)
Ordinance #O-5-22
3. Consider an Ordinance Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses by One for Heng Wing Restaurant, 121 W. Palatine Road - Approved (Council District: Two)
Ordinance #O-6-22
IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 8:30 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 8:30 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 8:30 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion to Approve a Preliminary Planned Development to Allow a Two-Story, Forty-Unit Apartment Building at 874-920 N. Quentin Road - Denied by Roll Call (Council District: One)
| RESULT: DENIED BY ROLL CALL [0 TO 4]
MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman NAYS: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Helms ABSENT: Millar, Kozlowski |
No Report
D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 8:31 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 8:32 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 8:32 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS – Time: 8:32 PM
A. VILLAGE MANAGER – Time: 8:32 PM
Ottesen introduced Hadley Voss gave a brief history from Iowa to Niles. to Palatine.
1. As Submitted - Village
Manager Reid Ottesen introduced the new Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos who gave a brief biography of her background.
B. VILLAGE CLERK – Time: 8:33 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 8:33 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED – Time: 8:33 PM
No Closed Session requested.
XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 8:33 PM
No one came forward.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 8:33 PM
Adjourn the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
| RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Helms ABSENT: Millar, Kozlowski |
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