HomeMy WebLinkAboutJPZ - 06/02/2009 - LICENSING OF BUSINESSES/LANDSCAPE MAINT ELK GROVE VILLAGE
JPZ COMMITTEE MEETING
June 2, 2009
7:00 PM
JPZ Members Present: Sam Lissner, Village Trustee, Chairman
Jeff Franke, Village Trustee
Chris Prochno, Village Trustee
Staff.- Ray Rummel, Village Manager
Matt Roan, Deputy Village Manager
Al Boffice, Director, E & CD
Steve Trudan, Deputy Director, CD
Christine Tromp, Director of Finance
Steve Schmidt, Police Chief
Plan Commission : John Glass, Chairman
John Meyers
Fred Geinosky
Chuck Henrici
Don Sokolowski
Ted Thompson
Audience: Paul Petzel
LICENSING OF BUSINESSES
Chairman Lissner explained that the purpose of the meeting was to
discuss problems associated with businesses operating within the Village without
first obtaining the required permits and or licenses, one specific problem being
automotive uses illegally operating in industrial districts and subsequently
applying for a special use permit after being caught by Village inspectors.
Mr. Rummel explained that staff researched the problem and
concluded that appropriate procedures are in place to enable the Village to
identify illegal uses and prevent their operation. It is only situations when
property owners and tenants fail to follow our procedures that illegal uses
operate within the Village. He added that the larger building and property owners
follow our procedures and generally do not create problems.
Mr. Rummel suggested that the Village pursue an educational
oriented approach in the form of a pamphlet or newsletter that explains our
requirements and the penalties for failing to follow them.
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Mr. Meyers suggested that all businesses should be required to
obtain a business license and display a sticker at the place of business. Mr.
Boffice explained that the license and sticker would not solve the problem that I
arises when a business legally occupies a building and, in time, changes or
modifies the activities that occur within the building without informing the Village.
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Mr. Glass acknowledged the merit of a newsletter and noted that
there was no foolproof way to catch every illegal use. He added that making the
property owner responsible was a key to effectively control the problems.
Mr. Rummel suggested that the best approach at this point in time
was the educational approach, citing concerns and costs associated with other
approaches. Mr. Geinosky asked if there was a way to identify changes in
property ownership. It was indicated that real estate transfer stamps identified
ownership changes. Mr. Rummel suggested that the Fire Department could
deliver newsletters to each building when they make their routine inspections.
Mr. Glass suggested that building permit requirements be added to the
newsletter.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Mr. Meyers brought up discussion about how the Village could or
should be monitoring the maintenance of landscaping plans that are reviewed
and approved by the Plan Commission as part of a site plan approval. Mr.
Rummel stated that the Village could keep the topic "on the radar"but added that
now is not the time to enforce landscaping maintenance given the state of the
economy. Mr. Trudan explained that the topic was studied in previous years and
it was determined that the Village could not persue such a program due to the
added levels of staff, expertise and supervision that would be required to do so.
Mr. Sokolowsky inquired about how the Village addresses the
maintenance of drainage ditches in the industrial areas. Mr. Rummel explained
that it was handled on a complaint basis and that the topic is part of the master
plan of the ICRC. He invited anyone interested to contact Mr. Boffice for further
information. Chairman Lissner reminded the members of the Plan Commission
that they are invited to attend the ICRC Master Plan Meeting in the Council
Chamber, Monday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 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