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Village of Western Springs Planning & Zoning Committee met June 11

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

Present: Phil Nawrocki, Trustee (Chairman)

Jim Tyrrell, Trustee

Ellen Baer, Village Manager

Casey Bernacki, Deputy Village Manager

Heather Valone, Community Development Director

Jeff Koza, Village Engineer

Alex Butusov, KLM Development Group, LLC

Frank Salerno, Salerno Law Group (attorney for KLM Development Group)

Jim Reynolds, Western Springs Resident

Call to Order: Chairman Nawrocki called the meeting to order at 8:13 pm. Trustee Tyrrell and Chairman Nawrocki were both in attendance. There were no additions/deletions to the agenda.

Approval of Minutes: Trustee Tyrrell made a motioned to approve the meeting minutes for April 4, 2024. Chairman Nawrocki seconded the motion to approve. A voice vote was conducted and the minutes were approved with both Trustees voting aye.

KLM Development Group- Plat of Subdivision and Plat of Consolidation at 514 Hillgrove Avenue for The Hill Condominiums: Committee review, discussion, and recommendation 

Community Development Director Heather Valone provided an overview of the request for a plats of subdivision and consolidation. Director Valone stated that the plats were required as part of their conditional use approvals from 2022. The plats are substantially conforming to the approvals from 2022, the plats have been reviewed by the Community Development Department, the Village Engineer, and Village Attorney and are being recommended for approval.

Trustee Tyrrell asked the applicant if there was anything they would like to add.

Alex Butusov stated they had nothing to add that was not already mentioned by Director Valone. He said that they are working diligently to close out the project.

Chairman Nawrocki made a motion to recommend the plats for the Village Board’s consideration at their June 17 meeting. Trustee Tyrrell seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken with both Chairman Nawrocki and Trustee Tyrrell voting aye.

Property Improvement Grant Program Request: 909 Burlington Ave., Roof: Committee review, discussion, and recommendation 

Director Valone provided a summary of the application. She stated that the Economic Development reviewed the application at their May 22, 2024 meeting and recommended approval.

Chairman Nawrocki asked if there were any questions. Being none, Chairman Nawrocki made a motion to recommend the application for the Village Board’s consideration at their June 17 meeting. Trustee Tyrrell seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken with both Chairman Nawrocki and Trustee Tyrrell voting aye.

Timber Trails Subdivision – Construction Observation and Development Close Out/Acceptance

Services Agreement with V3 Companies: Committee review, discussion, and recommendation

Director Koza stated that the Village entered into a contract the V3 Companies to preform operations for the Timber Trails subdivision on behalf of the Village. V3 has provided excellent service for both site management and generation of a punch list. The contract was for one year thus it is up for renewal. Staff is very pleased with the service and is recommending the extension of the contract. These costs are ultimately passed on to the developer.

Trustee Tyrrell asked to clarify that the costs are passed on to the developer.

Director Koza confirmed that the invoices are initially paid by the Village, but then the Village is reimbursed through the BOLI process.

Chairman Nawrocki asked if there were any other questions. Being none, Chairman Nawrocki made a motion to recommend the agreement renewal for the Village Board’s consideration at their June 17 meeting. Trustee Tyrrell seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken with both Chairman Nawrocki and Trustee Tyrrell voting aye.

5600 Wolf Road Development – Stormwater Management Plan Review proposal from Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers LTD.: Committee review, discussion, and recommendation

Director Koza that the Village is in receipt of an application for a development at 5600 Wolf Rd. property. As part of that process engineering plans are required. Given the stormwater characteristics of that area and the impacts of the unincorporated area adjacent staff felt that it was appropriate to bring in a consultant with stormwater management expertise to review the plans in conjunction with Village staff. Baxter and Woodman also has experience in this specific geographic area of the Village in reviewing storm water. Although the proposal is for just under $10,000, staff is bringing the proposal to the Committee in the event that that the review costs exceed $10,000 and Board action is required.

Director Valone then provided a summary of the process steps the application would have to complete. The application is in the very early stages of the intake process. A Plan Commission date has yet to be finalized. After a date is confirmed a notice in the newspaper will be published, mailed notices to every property owner within 250 ft. will be sent, and a sign will be  erected on the property letting the community know an application has been filed. The Plan Commission will review the application related to the code standards and conduct the public hearing. The Plan Commission will make a recommendation to the Village Board for or against, with or without conditions. The application will then need to be reviewed with the recommendation of the Plan Commission at a Planning and Zoning Committee meeting such as this one. Then the recommendations would move to the Village Board for their full discussion at a workshop meeting and then be placed on a subsequent meeting for action. Director Valone also mentioned that those interested in the application can currently view the submittal on the website at wsprings.com/developmentproposals. That webpage will continue to be updated as the application progresses.

Mr. Jim Reynolds a resident of Ridgewood introduced himself and discussed his interest in the application as a direct neighbor to the property.

Discussion related to the application process ensued and how to navigate the Village’s website.

Director Valone mentioned that the developer has informed the Village that they plan to hold a neighborhood meeting and invite Ridgewood residents within 250 ft. of the property to discuss the proposed development prior to the Plan Commission meeting.

Trustee Tyrrell asked about the stormwater given the current condition of the site being almost all impervious surface.

Director Koza provided information on the stormwater characteristics of the general area.

Director Koza gave a summary of the preliminary engineering plans.

Chairman Nawrocki asked if there were any other questions. Being none, Chairman Nawrocki made a motion to recommend the proposal for the Village Board’s consideration at their June 17 meeting. Trustee Tyrrell seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken with both Chairman Nawrocki and Trustee Tyrrell voting aye.

General updates and future meeting: a future meeting date was mentioned by staff for July 2.

Other Business: There is no other business to discuss this evening.

Adjournment: Chairman Nawrocki made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Tyrrell seconded the motion. A voice vote was conducted with both Trustees voting aye. Meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

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