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Elk Grove Village Plan Commission
Wednesday, January 21, 1981
The regular meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order at
8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 1981 in the Council Chamber of
the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue.
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Kenna, Edward W. , Chairman Stephen M. Feller,
Cummins, Leah, Secretary Administrative Assistant
Geinosky, Frederick C. Jane Broten,
Glass, John R. Community Service Coordinator
Mullen, George E. Thomas Rettenbacher,
Paliganoff, David J. Building Commissioner
Stangeland, Orrin J.
Docket 81-1: Text Amendment Concerning
In-Home Day Care Centers
The Plan Commission, acting as a Zoning Commission, conducted a
Public Hearing on the petition of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
The petitioners were requesting a Text Amendment to Article 5 of the
Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance which would read as follows:
Section 5.27: CONDITIONAL USES IN ALL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
A. In-Home Day Care Centers, provided that such
centers are duly licensed with the State of
Illinois and with the Village of Elk Grove
Village.
Trustee Nancy Vanderweel, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and
Zoning Committee, and George Knickerbocker, Village Attorney, were
present to represent the petitioners.
Vanderweel began by explaining that an in-home day care center is
presently not permitted in areas zoned for residential uses. She
stated that there is a need for in-home day care services because of
the increasing tendency for both parents to work. Vanderweel added
that in-home day care centers can provide inexpensive care for parents
that prefer a home environment rather than institutional care for their
children. Vanderweel also remarked that local licensing would be
necessary to ensure that the homes are sanitary and safe.
Mullen asked what incentive an in-home day care operator would
have to apply for a local license. Vanderweel responded that parents
can be expected to ask the in-home day care operator for proof of a
local license. She added that the local license would be of a nominal
cost and based upon the Village's expenses to perform the inspections.
Cummins suggested that it would be redundant to require the operators
to obtain both a State and Village license. Vanderweel replied that the
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Docket 81-1 (continued)
local license is necessary to ensure that inspections are done in a
proper and timely manner.
Cummins suggested that in-home day care should be permitted in
residential districts. She also stated that parents are in a better
position than a local inspector to determine whether or not the home
is adequate for care of children.
Glass asked if the Zoning Ordinance contains a definition of an
in-home day care center. Knickerbocker replied that he would recommend
that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to include a definition which is '
similar to the language contained in the State standards.
Kenna suggested that the Village Attorney and Building Commissioner
jointly prepare a definition that can be enforced by the Building
Department. Kenna added that the definition should be submitted to
the Plan Commission for review.
Stangeland asked if the State has a fee for licensing in-home day
care centers. Vanderweel replied that the State does not charge a fee
for their license.
Cummins questioned if an in-home day care center is an obnoxious
use that would create large amounts of noise and traffic in residential
neighborhoods. Vanderweel replied that the traffic would be minimal
and that a residential neighborhood is a logical place to care for
children.
Geinosky inquired if any surrounding communities had experiences
with in-home day care centers. Vanderweel related that her Committee
had not contacted other communities about this issue.
Cummins asked if the proposed use would violate the integrity of
the Zoning Ordinance's restrictions in residential areas. Knickerbocker
responded that he is satisfied that in-home day care is different than
other uses that are prohibited in residential districts.
Reverend Roger Schindel, representing the Community Service Board,
submitted a written statement recommending approval of the proposed
Text Amendment. He also pointed out that day care operators must be
licensed to receive Federal subsidies for lunches.
A resident in the audience identified herself as an in-home day
care operator who is licensed with the State. She stated that she
favors permitting the use in residential areas but objects to inspection
and licensing by the Village. She observed that the State conducts
regular and thorough inspections of her home.
Hearing no further comments, Kenna concluded the Public Hearing.
A full account of the proceedings is available in the Official Transcript.
Kenna stated that the testimony would be reviewed and discussed
at the next regular meeting of the Plan Commission on February 4, 1981.
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Comprehensive Master Plan
The Plan Commission reviewed the recently prepared maps showing
the existing zoning conditions and proposed uses of areas near the
corporate limits of Elk Grove Village. Staff was directed to distribute
• information on the percentages of land occupied by each zoning classifi-
cation and the number of single and multi-family dwelling units in the
Village.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Submitted by:
Stephen M. Feller
Administrative Assistant
c: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, Village President & Board of
Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager,
Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Building Commissioner,
Village Engineer, Director of Public Works, Director of Parks and
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