HomeMy WebLinkAboutJPZ - 11/30/2005 - RENTAL PROPERTIES/MOTORCYCLES ON PORCHES/NEW BANKS/SMOKING ORD ELK GROVE VILLAGE
JPZ COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 30, 2005 DEC 0 8 2005
6:30 PM
JPZ Members Present: Sam Lissner, VillageTrustee, Chairman
Bart Dill, Village Trustee
Chris Prochno, Village Trustee
Staff- Al Boffice, Director, E/CD
Steve Trudan, Asst. Dir., CD
George Knickerbocker, Village Attorney
Mike Cavallini, Director, Health/CS
LICENSING OF SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES
The Committee had previously considered this topic and concluded
that rental properties were adequately maintained and regulated according to
existing codes and ordinances. The Chairman explained his reason for revisiting
the topic was based on his concern that we should be able to identify owners and
or tenants of rental properties in the event that one or both need to be contacted.
Mr. Boffice explained that the Village currently has an accounting of
the owners of rental properties which is obtained through the water billing
applications filed in the Department of Finance. He added that the Village
inspects the exterior of all rental properties on an annual basis and that tenants
are advised that interior inspections can be accommodated upon request.
Mr. Knickerbocker stated that it had previously been determined
that the Village could incur unwanted liability if the issuance of licenses were tied
to complete inspections on rental properties by Village personnel. Trustee
Lissner emphasized again that his concern was not related to the maintenance of
rental properties but to the Village's ability to identify owners and tenants.
Trustee Prochno asked the Committee if they were attempting to
solve a specific problem and added that if not, there would be no reason to
impose additional responsibilities on the inspectors and the Department of
Engineering and Community Development.
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Discussion continued that included consideration of implementing
fees for the licensing of rental properties. It was suggested that the property
owners would be responsible for the ,payment of fees.
It was the recommendation of the Committee that the Village look
into the situation from the standpoint of creating a policy that would more
effectively capture as much information as possible about rental properties. It
was further suggested that the matter be revisited by the Committee before
Spring 2006.
MOTORCYCLES PARKED ON PORCHES
The Committee noted that this topic was being discussed as a
result of a resident complaint. After a brief discussion it was concluded that the
complaint was an isolated incident and that there were no other known instances
of motorcycles being parked on porches. The Committee and staff agreed that
this type of situation could be adequately controlled through existing nuisance
and fire prevention related ordinances.
MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BANKS
Mr. Boffice explained the extent to which current zoning regulations
control banks. He presented a map of the Village that showed the location of all
existing banks and explained that freestanding buildings with drive-thru facilities
require either B-3 zoning, or B-2 zoning with a special use permit. He added that
there are currently no vacant B-3 parcels in the Village.
The Committee discussed several methods which could be
implemented to permit a more detailed assessment by the Village for any future
bank developments. It was suggested that banks be evaluated through the
special use process with emphasis being placed on demonstrating the .need for
additional banking facilities. The consensus of the Committee was to further
investigate the topic and to obtain information on how the Village of Buffalo
Grove concluded their investigation into this issue.
SMOKING ORDINANCE
The Health & Community Services Director will provide the JPZ
Committee with information on smoking ordinances from surrounding
communities, a SWANCC survey of member municipalities pertaining to smoking
ordinances in their communities, and the current smoking regulations enforced
by the Village (Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act).
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The Director reported that the Board of Health formed an ad hoc
committee to review the health aspects of a smoking ordinance. It was the
consensus of the JPZ Committee to meet in January with this ad hoc committee
to discuss the various options of a smoking ordinance.
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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