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ELK GROVE VILLAGE
JPZ COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 13, 2004
7:00 P.M.
JPZ Members Present: Bart Dill, Village Trustee, Chairperson
Nancy Czarnick, Village Trustee
Sam Lissner, Village Trustee
Staff: Al Boftice, Director, E & CD
Steve Trudan, Asst. Dir. CD
George Knickerbocker, Village Attorney
Village Board Members: Patton Feichter, Village Trustee
Chris Prochno, Village Trustee
REGULATIONS FOR PARKING OF BOATS AND RV'S
Chairman Dill stated that the purpose of the evening's meeting was to continue
the discussion of April 20 and explore ideas for regulating the parking and
storage of large RV's and boats. He began the discussion by telling the
audience that several residents told him even if the Village allowed parking in
side or rear yards, their lots could not accommodate either a detached garage or
a side driveway. Chairman Dill asked staff to explain.
Mr. Trudan explained that the zoning regulations on the east side of the Village
only required five foot (5) side yards which would not accommodate an eight foot
(8) driveway. He further explained that parking was not permitted anywhere in
the Village in side yards unless the vehicle was at least six feet (6) from both the
house and the side lot line.
Chairman Dill then inquired as to whether or not RV's were a safety hazard.
Trustee Czarnik explained that the Fire Department stated there was no history
of RV's being involved in residential fires.
Trustee Czarnik asked the audience if anyone experienced break-ins when they
stored their vehicles at various storage facilities. Several residents complained
that break-ins and vandalism was a regular occurrence at such facilities. Some
residents explained that many storage facilities failed to provide electrical hook-
ups which are necessary to keep batteries charged.
Mr. Knickerbocker asked if there was a direct correlation between the number of
axles on a trailer and the size of the vehicle being trailered. Several residents
stated that tandem axle trailers provided better stability on the road as well as
being able to hold a larger boat. Subsequently, even smaller boats may utilize
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tandem axle trailers. Further discussion ensued and it was concluded that single
axle trailers definitely had greater limitations with respect to size.
Tom Rogers, who is a member of the Elk Grove Village Zoning Board of Appeals
stated that the Village's Zoning Ordinance regulates the use of the land and is
the primary reason the Village is as attractive as it is to our residents. He also
eluded to the fact that there were many residents who don't like RV's and boats
parked or stored on driveways and suggested to the Committee that a
referendum would be a good way to get an idea what the majority of residents
would prefer.
Upon further discussion many points were identified by the audience. Some
attendees mentioned that they felt their RV's and boats were better kept and far
less aesthetically offensive than abandoned vehicles or commercial vehicles that
are also parked on driveways. One gentleman stated that he contacted the
Village prior to buying his home since the ability to park his RV was an important
factor in deciding to move into Elk Grove. Another topic was whether or not the
existing RV and boat owners would be "grandfathered"in some way.
Mr. Knickerbocker explained that the Village had regulations pertaining to
property maintenance and inoperable vehicles and that he prosecuted such
cases on a regular basis. He also explained that he believed that any regulations
the Village might consider would not necessarily apply to all boats and RV's. He
explained that restrictions being considered would be intended to prohibit boats
and RV's that were so large that they had almost the same effect as a large
fence or structure in a front yard. He added that small boats and pop-up
campers would probably not be affected by any new regulations.
After a resident stated that he believed that there were no problems with boats
and RV's because nobody was complaining, a lady stood up and stated that she
did not like them parked in driveways and that they blocked her view of the
neighborhood. Several residents stated that the only valid issue was aesthetics,
and several asked the committee to consider the fact that they spent a lot of
money on their boats and RV's.
Chairman Dill concluded by saying that the Committee will discuss the matter
further to decide if they will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Board of
Trustees to either adopt some regulations, or do nothing at all. He stated that the
residents would be notified of their findings through newspapers, Channel 6, and
word of mouth. He also offered to notify everyone in attendance that night in
writing.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 P.M.
C: Mayor and Board of Trustees, Chairman and Members Plan Commission,
Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Assistant to the
Village Manager, Director of Engineering & Community Development,
Village Attorney, Chairman and Members Zoning Board of Appeals.
JPZ MEETING ATTENDEES
Name Address
1. Andy Kalve
2. Tony Hicks
3. David Surdey 1294 Parker Place
4. Frank LaPlaca 1296 Parker Place
5. Larry Hunt 1004 Carpenter Court
6. Larry & Barb Diamond
7. Camen & Pat Domanico
8. Ron Lanser
9. Frank Palmissano
10. Roger Munoz
11. Thomas Magill 30 Braemer Drive
12. Robert Michaels 796 Love Street
13. Dan Fries 584 Corrinthia Drive
14. Donna Fries 584 Corrinthia Drive
15. Rita Zizlinski 267 Wildwood Road
16. Nancy Felde 1835 Hawk Lane
17. Bill Felde 1835 Hawk Lane
18. Stan Munson
19. Debra Vinson 411 Perrie Drive #6
20. Kathy Munson
21, Nancy Munson
22. Ina & Greg Grudzien
23. Robert Larson 991 Borman Court
24. Sven Franzen
25. Barbara K. Zook 14 Ridgewood Road
26. Hollis Bacagi
27. Harry E. Palmer 207 Tower Lane
28. Ingrid & George O'Hern 80 Clearmont Drive
29. Everett Kuehlman 456
30. Ron & Cheryl Huntowski 72 Grange Road
31. Roberta Johnson 1269 Diane Lane
32. Leonardo Pena 618 Charing Cross Road
33. Pat Feichter 660 Stanford Circle
34. Chris Prochno 1268 Leeds Lane
35. Tom Beld 1417 Worden Way
36. Charles Mitchell 630 Walnut Lane
37. Tom Burke 531 magnolia
38. Joe Lullo 1229 Maple Lane
39. Marty& Darlene Chakeen
40. Ronald Hess
41. Kevin Gara
42. Roy Bezdicek
43. Bruce Marsa
44. Celeste Pydo 1001 Tennessee Lane
45. Jim Pydo 1001 Tennessee Lane
46. Debi Lignowski 1821 Orleans Court
47. John Lignowski 1821 Orleans Court
48. Paula Ford 370 Bianco Drive
49. Judy Havlik 111 Wildwood Road
50. Richard Klima 306 Dorchester Lane
51. Tom Rodgers 314 Wellington Avenue
52. Scott Allen 809 Cutter Lane
53. Van Wintz 1220 Carswell Avenue