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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 11/07/1990 - COMMUNICTY RESIDENCE LOCATION PLANNING ACT DOCKET 90-12 ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES November 07, 1990 Present: John R. Glass, Chairman Fred Geinosky, Secretary Patton Feichter Charles Henrici Paul Ayers Absent: George Mullen Thomas Parker John Meyers David Paliganoff Staff: Raymond R. Rummel , Administrative Assistant Al Boffice, Director Engineering and Community Development Chairman Glass called the meeting to order ITEM A. DOCKET 90-12 Community Residence Location Planning Act. Chairman Glass recapped the issues discussed during the public hearing. In so doing, Chairman Glass noted the 5 points which the expert witness brought forth. Commissioner Ayers asked if it would be best to use the Building Code to limit the number of occupants in a community residence. Boffice replied that the Building code refers to rooms used for "sleeping purposes" which might include a family room, recreation room or basement. By using the building code exclusively, more than 8 developmentally disabled individuals could live in a small or medium sized house without a Special Use permit would hinder the goal of "normalization. " Boffice further stated that he would be most comfortable with primary limitations in the Zoning Ordinance and secondary limitations under the present Building Code. The consensus of the Pian Commissions was to leave the restrictions on the number of residents in the proposed Text Amendment. The Plan Commission then examined the spacing restrictions between Community Residences. Chairman Glass noted that the expert witness suggested reducing the space requirement from 1,320 feet to 1,000 feet in single-family residential districts. Commissioner Henrici noted that the spacing should be uniform in single-family districts as well as multi-family districts. The consensus of the Plan Commission was to decrease the spacing requirements from 1,320 feet to 1,000 feet in single-family zoned districts. In addition, the consensus was to increase the spacing in multi-family districts from 660 feet to 1,000 feet. Plan Commission M*es • November 07, 1990 Page 2 Chairman Glass also noted that the expert witness recommended changing the name of "Small Community Residence" to "Family Community Residence" and "Large Community Residence" to "Group Community Residence." The consensus of the Plan Commission was to change those names as recommended by the expert witness. Commissioner Geinosky asked how the proposed Text Amendment compares to other community's plans. Boffice noted that Elk Grove's plan meets the spirit and intent of the State Law. Some communities are more restrictive and some less restrictive than Elk Grove Village. Commissioner Geinosky noted that some Group Homes can be operated without a license. The consensus of the Plan Commission was to require Group Homes that can be operated without a license to obtain a Special Use permit. Commissioner Ayers suggested amending the definition of "Community Residence" to include "paid professional staff" as recommended by the Illinois Planning Council 's definition on page 7 of their August 17, - 1990 publication. The consensus of the Plan Commission was to include the language in the definition. Commissioner Henrici moved and Commissioner Ayers seconded a motion to recommend that the Village Board adopt the proposed Text Amendment Ordinance with the following changes: 1. The definition of Community Residence be amended to read: "A single dwelling unit occupied on a relatively permanent basis in a family-like environment by a group of unrelated persons with disabilities, plus paid professional support staff provided by a sponsoring agency, either living with the residents on a 24 hour basis, or present whenever residents with disabilities are present at the dwelling; and complies with the zoning regulations for the district in which the site is located. Community residence does not include a residence which serves persons as an alternative to incarceration for a criminal offense, or persons whose primary reasons for placement is substance or alcohol abuse or for treatment of a communicable disease. " 2. The spacing requirements be made uniform throughout the ordinance by prohibiting community residences from locating less than 1,000 feet from other community residences. 3. That the name "Small Community Residence" be changed to "Family Community Residence" and that the name "Large Community Residence" be changed to "Group Community Residence." I Plan Commission Ates • November 07, 1990 Page 3 4. That language be added to Section 4 requiring Family Community Residences which can be operated without a State License to obtain a Special Use permit. Upon voting on the motion, all AYES. The motion passed. ITEM B Crement & Miller Subdivision Commissioner Geinosky moved and Commissioner Feichter seconded a motion to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the plat. Upon voting, all AYES. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Glass noted that the next regularly scheduled meeting is on Thanksgiving Eve. The consensus of the Plan Commission was to cancel the November 21, 1990 meeting. Commissioner Ayers moved and Henrici seconded a motion to adjourn. Upon voting, all AYES. The meeting adjourned at 9: 10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ray and R. Rummel Administrative Assistant rh 11/9/90 CC: Chairman and Members of Plan Commission, Village President, Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Director of Engineering and Community Development, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Village Attorney I i i