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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJPZ - 10/18/1999 - BIESTERFIELD CORRIDOR SIGN RESTRICTIONS/LICENSING OF RENTAL HOMES ELK GROVE VILLAGE Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes October 18, 1999 7:30 P.M. Members Present : Trustee Lissner Members absent : Trustee Czarnik Trustee Prochno Staff: Alan J. Boffice, Director, E/CD Steve Trudan, Asst. Director, CD Steve Schmidt, Chief of Police Mike Cavallini, Health Services Coordinator Others: Trustee Dill Tom Wood, 1-800-flowers. com Bob Tobiasz, 7-I1 David Wolf, 7-11 Judy Quinn, 1296 Cypress, EGV Theresa Anesinis, 840 Wellington #304, EGV John & Raquel Piccirilli, Espresso Brewery The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Due to the lack of a quorum, only informational issues were discussed. Trustee Lissner began the meeting by introducing members of the committee and staff to the audience and briefly described the topics to be discussed. The first topic was the Biesterfield Corridor sign restrictions. Trustee Lissner explained that the Board was considering amending the ordinance, leaving it as currently written, or eliminating it. He added that the Board members were currently divided as far as supporting the options. Tom Wood of 1-800-flowers. com explained that they chose Elk Grove Village as a location for their business due to the efforts the Village was making with respect to revitalization. He explained that his need for temporary signage, which is prohibited at his location, was primarily to attract attention and compete with competitors out of town, not with other businesses located in Elk Grove Village. He also expressed disappointment over the fact that he could not display a banner for their Grand Opening. Trustee Lissner and Al Boffice explained the procedures for requesting permission for such signs from the Village Board. Page 2 Trustee Dill inquired about the regulations for temporary signs which Mr. Boffice explained. John Piccirilli of Espresso Brewery explained that the specific sign regulations along the Biesterfield/Arlington Corridor were too restrictive to allow adequate sign exposure for his business. He stated that Espresso Brewery was located in the inner corner of the shopping center and that he needed sign exposure on Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield Road to effectively advertise to the public. He suggested that all of the tenants located in the Town Center with no street frontage be allowed by the Village to take turns displaying professionally made banners on the street frontages. He further stated that he thought it was unfair to prohibit signs in the Town Center that were allowed elsewhere in the Village and emphasized that professionally made signs should be allowed. Trustee Lissner stated that while there were some businesses that displayed temporary signs that were less than tasteful, most signs in the Village were acceptable. Mr. Piccirilli asked why Cucina Roma was allowed to have canopy signs around the perimeter of the building whose returns advertised their products, but nobody else could do much of anything. Bob Tobiasz of 7-I1 stated that corporate policy for their stores require them to display 3 to 4 professionally done window signs each month for special promotions. Mr. Boffice explained the restrictions for the Biesterfield Corridor and the Town Center. Trustee Dill stated that he does not feel the Biesterfield Corridor restrictions were appropriate and would be in favor of repealing the ordinance, as it was not conducive to the promotion of businesses. All of the business representatives expressed concern that the lack of allowable temporary signage would hurt the visibility and potential success of each business. The second topic of discussion was preservation, maintenance and the licensing of rental homes. Judy Quinn of 1296 Cypress complained that neighborhoods in some areas of the Village were becoming "trashy". She cited, as examples, the parking of large panel trucks and snowplows on the driveway, too many vehicles parked on the property and people storing garbage cans next to and in front of their houses. Mike Cavallini explained the regulations that pertain to proper storage and disposal of garbage. Page 3 Mr. Boffice explained that 4 or 5 years ago the Village considered, but decided not to impose, restrictions on commercial vehicles. Trustee Lissner explained that the Village was also considering the possibility of adopting new zoning regulations pertaining to detached garages, paving and overall ground coverage limitations. Ms. Quinn asked if the Village had any regulations regarding "trashy" driveways. Mr. Boffice explained the Village regulations. Further discussion ensued regarding the parking regulations and restrictions of inoperable vehicles. Chief Steve Schmidt explained that vehicles must be in such condition that a reasonable observer would conclude that it was truly inoperable, as opposed to simply not used for long periods of time. He also added that there exists a policy that would involve a 7-day "grace period" that would keep the Village from citing someone who was working on their car to perform minor repairs or maintenance. Trustee Lissner asked staff if they thought a special license or registration should be required for rental properties. He stated that such a license, along with an appropriate fee, would place the financial burden of paying for any Village involvement in the process squarely on the rental parties. Mr. Boffice and Mr. Cavallini explained that the percentages of health and housing maintenance violations were quite small on rental properties. Trustee Dill stated that the low violation rate was impressive and that it would affect his opinions regarding expanding inspections of rental homes. Most parties present agreed that increased enforcement could not be achieved without a corresponding increase in staff. Trustee Lissner stated that it appears the situation is under control; however, he still would like further discussion regarding the licensing of single-family and multi-dwelling rental facilities. Comments and complaints made at the previous JPZ meeting were brought up. Mr. Boffice explained that even though a very small number of residents complained of insufficient enforcement of maintenance related codes, the Department of Engineering and Community Development routinely receives complaints of too much enforcement by the Village, especially from those residents who have received notices of violations. Page 4 The meeting was adjourned around 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, S even Trdan Assistant Director, Community Development Attachment C: Chairperson and Members of JPZ Committee, President and Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Director of Engineering & Community Development, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(2) , Assistant Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Health Coordinator