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Home My WebLink AboutICRC - 02/05/1998 - INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETING February 5, 1998 5: 30 p.m. Chernick Conference Room Commissioners present: Sam Lissner, Co-Chairman Jim Petri, Co-Chairman Tom Farrell Jack Connelly Tom Porte Scott Golbeck Bob Kleckauskas Ron Behm George Johnson John Gullo Commissioners absent: Jeff Snyder Frank Ciangi Staff present: Gary Parrin Nancy Carlson Alan Boffice Tom Cech Fred Engelbrecht There was general discussion regarding the latest draft from Planning Resources. It was the feeling of the group that this draft incorporated all the changes discussed in Chapters 1 and 2 which were discussed at our January meeting. It was unanimous that the addition of Chapter 6 helped to tie it all together. Gary Parrin reported that the use of Motor Fuel Tax was not appropriate, since those funds are allocated elsewhere. Nancy Carlson reported that Rich Chierico, Director of Community Education Services for School District 214 has been asked to comment on availability of training in our area. Commercial/Industrial Revit Comm. Mtg Minutes 2-5-98 page 2 6:15 p.m. - The consultant team joined the meeting. Consultants present: Pete Pointner, Planning Resources Kathleen Meyerkord, Civiltech Engineering Don Eslick, Public Finance Associates See attached minutes prepared by Pete Pointner. Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. cc: Commercial/Industrial Revitalization Commission President and Board of Trustees village Clerk Village Manager Director, Engineering & Community Development Finance Director Director, Public Works Police Chief Economic Development Officer FEE 25 '9E 02:06PM PLRNNTNG RESOURCES P.3/5 Memorandum P9728-00 To: Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission Members From: NJ. "Pete" Poinmer II, AIA, A11CP Planning Resources Inc. Date: February 25, 1998 Subject: Minutes of February 5, 1998 Meeting Present: See attached attendance roster. Purpose of the Meeting: Discussion of Draft k2 Revitalization Master Plan. The meeting lasted from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Items Distributed: 1. Revised and expanded Chapter 6 2_ Data sheets for line items in budget tables_ 3. Index of materials in Appendices Items Discussed: 1. The Commission discussed each chapter from beginning to end and editorial changes were incorporated into the consultant's check set. 2. The following subcommittees were set up. They will meet before the March meeting to arrive at a consensus on the recommendations within their respective chapters of review. The chairperson of each subcommittee will present the consensus recommendations. The objective is to identify all changes desired by the Commission so that a revised draft can then be reviewed by the Village Board and Business Liaison Council. Subcommittees were as follows: • Transportation (Chapter 3)--Chair Jeff Snyder, members Scott Golbeck, Tom Porte, chief MacArthur,Allan Boffice and Kathy Meyerkord • Land Use& Urban Design (Chapter 4)--Chair Bob Kleckauskas, members George Anderson,Ron Behm, John Gallo, Allan Boffice, chief MacArthur, Tom Cech and Pete Poinmer FEB 25 '9E 02;OGPM PLANNING RESOURCES P.4i5 Page 2 February 5, 1998 Meeting Minutes,continued February 25, 1998 • Finance(Chapters 5 and 6)-- Chair Tom Farrell, members Sam Lissner, Hilda Ingebrigtsen, Don Eslick and Karl Heitman • Marketing (Chapter 2)--Chair Jack Connelly,members Jim Petri, Ron Behm, Nancy Carlson and Larry Lund 3_ Drop any use of motor fuel tax. 4. Put chapter summarys at the start rather than the end of each chapter. 5. How do we link problems to programs? Pete illustrated how the data sheets, distributed at the meeting, identify the objective associated with each recommendation. 6. Don Eslick should add text highlighting where Elk Grove has advantages which help off- set the Cook County taxes, even when compared to other Cook County municipalities. Don noted that the Village's web site has some of this information but that a detailed comparison of the charges of the 7 municipalities mentioned was extremely complex and beyond the scope of this project. The Commission clarified that a few general statements would help put things in perspective. For instance, compared to DuPage communities, Elk Grove has low sewer and water rates and,compared to any community, superior services, police protection, fire rates and locational advantages. 7. Concern was again raised about the requirement that a building had to be vacant 2 years and have a new owner to qualify for 4B tax consideration. Don Eslick noted that the program was evaluated every 5 years and was last examined in 1995. Owners can appeal for a reduction in taxes in the short nm if a building is vacant. 8. The crossovers on Tonne Road will require public input to balance out the concerns about better access yet restricted traffic in residential areas. Other transportation details, including the size of off-street parking spaces, were discussed. A consensus should be developed in the subcommittee meeting. 9. Add signs at each bus stop with the Elk Grove name or logo and explain where the routes go which are served at each stop. 10, The Commission reconfirmed their preference for gateway signs to identify the study area as the Elk Grove Business Park 11. Consultant should clarify street light spacing and light level requirements. One Commissioner thought that design guidelines were not needed for private pmperty signs. FEB 25 '9E 02:07PM PLANNTNG RESOURCES P.5i5 Page 3 February 5, 1998 Meeting Minutes, continued February 25, 1998 A local street landscape prototype should be developed for the area north of Higgins Road. 12. The issue on which there was the greatest difference of opinions was on the funding mechanism to assist in overcoming building code violations and functional obsolescence. How much money should be spent on private sector revitalization programs versus public sector ones? Should money be made'available through participating loan programs, grants or interest subsidies? How do private lending institutions interrelate with the Village. Don Eslick explained the intention and workings of the program as drafted by the team. However,this will take time:for discussion among subcommittee members to arrive at a consensus on recommendations. 13. The training program should not be discussed in Chapter 2 under marketing. In fact,the entire Revitalization Plan is the substance upon which a marketing initiative can be based. Move the discussion of training to another section of the Plan. Pete recommended Chapter 5 which deals with private sector revitalization programs. This is where the building code is to be considered and Alan Boffice is anxious to relate Karl Heitman's recommendations to recent changes adopted by the Village Board. Alan and Karl were asked to meet separately on this issue. 14. The Village aggressively enforces the BOCCA maintenance code in residential areas. While vacant buildings and poorly maintained properties are a problem in some specific instances, strict and aggressive enforcement could create some negative image in the eyes of the business community, ie all I need is harassment by the Village when I am trying to deal with a vacant building or failing business. The positive impact on property owners of public improvements, such as on Nicholas Boulevard seem to be a better emphasis. Perhaps the Commission and/or the Village should contact derelict building and property owners and seek their cooperation, letting them know that they are negatively impacting other property owners and the study area.by their lack of maintenance. They could also be appraised of Village programs such as the tree planting and driveway/approach and paving programs where considerable savings result from the Village's purchasing power. Follow-up Each subcommittee will meet to arrive at recommendations to the full Commission which will be presented by the chairperson at the March meeting. The next Commission meeting wirh the consultant team will be held Thursday, March S, 1998 at 6:15 p.m. The focus of the meeting will be on the subcommittee recommendations C:\NJPMISC\JOBS\ELKGROVE\MEMO\Febg6rWin.wpd FEE 25 'SE 02:06PM PLAN' VG RESOURCES P.2i5 AGENDA Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission Meeting Thursday March 5, 1998 6:15 p.m., Rooms A, B & C Lower Level Elk Grove Village Hall Commissioners will convene at 5:30 p.m. without the consultant on the upper level of the Village Hall. 1.0 Corrections or Additions to the Minutes of the February 5, 1998 Meeting 2.0 Discussion of Subcommittee Recommendations 3.0 What's Next? Schedule for draft#3 of Master Plan with exhibits and data sheets Commission Input Business Liaison Council and Village Board Review 4.0 Adjournment