V I L L A G E O F W I L M E T T E 1200 Wilmette Avenue WILMETTE, ILLINOIS 60091-0040
(847) 251-2700 FAX (847) 853-7700 TDD (847) 853-7634 EMAIL [email protected]
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:30 p.m.
ITEM:
1.0 ROLL CALL:
2.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
2.1 Approval of minutes of the Regular Board meeting held April 26, 2011.
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3.0 BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE APRIL 5, 2011 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION:
3.1 Announcement of Official Certificate of Results of the April 5, 2011 election.
3.2 Acknowledgement of the retirement of Trustees Karen Spillers and Mari D. Terman.
3.4 Administration of Oath of Office to Trustee-elect Mike Basil.
3.5 Administration of Oath of Office to Trustee-elect Bob Bielinski.
3.6 Administration of Oath of Office to Trustee-elect Julie Wolf.
4.0 ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE:
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V I L L A G E O F W I L M E T T E 1200 Wilmette Avenue WILMETTE, ILLINOIS 60091-0040
(847) 251-2700 FAX (847) 853-7700 TDD (847) 853-7634 EMAIL [email protected]
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:00 p.m.
ITEM:
1.0 ROLL CALL:
2.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
3.0 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
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4.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
*4.1 Consent Agenda (Any item removed from the Consent Agenda is subject to a five- minute time limit):
6.11 Minutes, Appearance Review Commission. 6.12 Temporary Use Permit #2011-TU-10 for the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce Summerfest to be held Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9, 2011. 6.13 Approval of Resolution #2011-R-24 authorizing the Village Manager to take certain actions related to the Village Green Atrium. 6.14 ZBA Report, Case #2011-Z-15, 621 Hibbard regarding a request for a variation to permit the construction of a new detached garage in accordance with the plans submitted; adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-33.
6.41 Approval of contract, American Underground, Inc., Glenview, IL for the 2011 Sewer Televising and Cleaning Program. 6.42 Approval of contract, Schroeder & Schroder, Inc., Skokie, IL for the 2011 Curb and Sidewalk Program.
6.61 Adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-32 amending the Village Code, Chapter 4 regarding animals.
8.1 Notice of vacancy, Historic Preservation Commission. 8.2 Notice of vacancy, Appearance Review Commission. 8.3 Notice of vacancy, Historic Preservation Commission. 8.4 Notice of vacancy, on the Plan Commission. 8.5 Notice of vacancy, Housing Commission. 8.6 Notice of vacancy, Zoning Board of Appeals. 8.7 Notice of vacancy, Historic Preservation Commission. 8.8 Notice of vacancy, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
9.1 Appointment, Environmental and Energy Commission. 9.2 Appointment, Environmental and Energy Commission. 9.3 Notice of vacancy, Appearance Review Commission. 9.4 Notice of vacancy, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. 9.5 Notice of vacancy, Housing Commission. 9.6 Notice of vacancy, Plan Commission. 9.7 Notice of vacancy, Plan Commission.
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9.8 Recommendation of reappointment, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
4.2 Approval of recommendation of Village Board committee assignments.
5.0 REPORT OF THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER:
6.0 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
6.1 LAND USE COMMITTEE REPORT:
*6.11 Presentation of minutes of the Appearance Review Commission meeting held April 4, 2011.
*6.12 Approval of Temporary Use Permit #2011-TU-10 for the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce Summerfest to be held Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9, 2011.
*6.13 Approval of Resolution #2011-R-24 authorizing the Village Manager to take certain actions related to the Village Green Atrium.
*6.14 Zoning Board of Appeals Report, Case #2011-Z-15, 621 Hibbard regarding a request for a 71.87 square foot (7.67%) rear yard structure impervious surface coverage variation to permit the construction of a new detached garage in accordance with the plans submitted; adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-33.
6.2 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT:
6.3 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT:
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6.4 MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT:
*6.41 Approval of contract in the amount of $108,000 with American Underground, Inc., Glenview, IL for the 2011 Sewer Televising and Cleaning Program.
*6.42 Approval of contract in the amount of $120,000 with Schroeder & Schroder, Inc., Skokie, IL for the 2011 Curb and Sidewalk Program.
6.5 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT:
6.6 JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT:
*6.61 Adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-32 amending the Village Code, Chapter 4 regarding animals.
7.0 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
*8.1 Notice of vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission due to the term expiration of William Shapiro.
*8.2 Notice of vacancy on the Appearance Review Commission due to the resignation of Paul Holzman.
*8.3 Notice of vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission due to the term expiration of Kevin Kilpatrick.
*8.4 Notice of vacancy on the Plan Commission due to the term expiration of Ron Grossman.
*8.5 Notice of vacancy on the Housing Commission due to the term expiration of Polly Kuehl.
*8.6 Notice of vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals due to the term expiration of Kent Davidson.
*8.7 Notice of vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission due to the resignation of Raymond Pruchnicki. 6
*8.8 Notice of vacancy on the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners due to the term expiration of Sarah Oliver.
9.0 NEW BUSINESS:
*9.1 Appointment of Linda Kurtz to the Environmental and Energy Commission from May 2011 to May 2014.
*9.2 Appointment of Tim Perry to the Environmental and Energy Commission from May 2011 to May 2014.
*9.3 Notice of vacancy on the Appearance Review Commission due to the resignation of Julie Wolf.
*9.4 Notice of vacancy on the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners due to the term expiration of George Pearce.
*9.5 Notice of vacancy on the Housing Commission due to the term expiration of Jane Hornstein.
*9.6 Notice of vacancy on the Plan Commission due to the term expiration of Scott Goldstein.
*9.7 Notice of vacancy on the Plan Commission due to the term expiration of Bob Spriggs.
*9.8 Recommendation of reappointment of George Pearce to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners from June 2011 to June 2014.
10.0 ADJOURNMENT:
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V I L L A G E O F W I L M E T T E 1200 Wilmette Avenue WILMETTE, ILLINOIS 60091-0040
(847) 251-2700 FAX (847) 853-7700 TDD (847) 853-7634 EMAIL [email protected]
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WILMETTE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF SAID VILLAGE HALL, 1200 WILMETTE AVENUE, WILMETTE, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011.
Item:
The Village President called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
1.0 ROLL CALL: President Christopher S. Canning Trustees Alan Swanson Mike Basil Karen Spillers Mari D. Terman Ted McKenna Cameron Krueger
Staff Present: Kathleen Gargano, Acting Village Manager Michael Zimmermann, Corporation Counsel Barbara L. Hirsch, Deputy Village Clerk Michael Braiman, Assistant to the Village Manager John Adler, Director of Community Development
2.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
2.1 Trustee Terman moved approval of minutes of the Regular Board meeting held April 12, 2011, seconded by Trustee Krueger. All voted aye, the motion carried.
3.0 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Diane Schaffner, 2413 Thornwood, asked to remove item 6.61 from the Consent Agenda.
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4.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Kathleen Gargano, Acting Village Manager, said the Police Department and Historical Museums were having Open Houses on Sunday, May 1 from 11 am to 2 pm.
Ms. Gargano noted that the French Market opens on Saturday, April 30, 2011.
President Canning congratulated Trustee Spillers on her 25th wedding anniversary which is today.
President Canning said the Historical Museum is having their 35th Annual Housewalk on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
President Canning said Wilmette is part of the Northwest Municipal Conference, which consists of 44 communities in the north and northwest suburbs. The Conference works with other communities in the State to try to influence legislation that impacts local governments. The Illinois State Legislature will be working on the budget during the month of May. The Illinois General Assembly is considering a $300 million reduction to the local government Distributive Fund in an effort to solve their budget crisis. The money in the Distributive Fund is collected by the State to benefit municipalities. He noted that the State has been a late payee in remitting these funds back to the Village. If the State goes ahead with the cut, it could result in a $640,000 loss to the Village. The Village has already made drastic cuts and the State has not, therefore, the Village would have to re-evaluate cutting services and/or raising taxes and fees. He urged residents to contact the State legislators regarding the budget.
4.1 Consent Agenda. Trustee Terman moved approval of the Consent Agenda as follows:
6.11 Minutes, Appearance Review Commission. 6.12 Temporary Use Permit #2011-TU-05 for a lunch stop for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Walk to be held August 5, 2011 at 1041 Ridge Road, Mallinckrodt Park. 6.13 Temporary Use Permit #2011-TU-08 for the Plaza del Lago summer concert series to be held June 30, 2011, July 14, 21, 28, 2011 and August 4, 2011. 6.14 Temporary Use Permit #2011-TU-09 for the Plaza del Lago Sidewalk Sale to be held July 7 through July 9, 2011. 6.15 Adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-24 amending the Village Code, Chapter 5 regarding outdoor seating.
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6.16 REMOVE FROM TABLE - ZBA Report, Case #2011-Z-05, 1046 Michigan Avenue regarding a request for a special use to permit the construction of a beach house with chimney, installation of a spa, construction of a patio, and construction of retaining wall in accordance with the plans submitted. The use shall run with the use; adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-17- TABLE TO MAY 24, 2011 REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING. 6.17 ZBA Report, Case #2011-Z-13, 1209 Wilmette Avenue regarding a request for a limited service restaurant (The Rock House) in accordance with the plans submitted. The use shall run with the use; adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-31.
6.21 Approval of the January 2011 Disbursements. 6.22 Approval of the February 2011 Disbursements. 6.23 Approval of Resolution #2011-R-23 approving investments as previously authorized in the Illinois Public Treasurer’s Investment Pool (IPTIP).
6.41 Adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-27 authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property (seized vehicles) owned by the Village of Wilmette. 6.42 Adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-30 authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property (miscellaneous equipment) owned by the Village of Wilmette.
6.62 Request of Washington Partners, LLC for modification of 2003 settlement agreement regarding 1333 Washington; Referral to Judiciary Committee. 6.63 Minutes, Judiciary Committee.
8.1 Notice of vacancy, Historic Preservation Commission. 8.2 Notice of vacancy, Appearance Review Commission. 8.3 Notice of vacancy, Historic Preservation Commission. 8.4 Notice of vacancy, Plan Commission. 8.5 Notice of vacancy, Housing Commission. 8.6 Notice of vacancy, Zoning Board of Appeals. 8.7 Notice of vacancy, Historic Preservation Commission. 8.8 Notice of vacancy, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
9.1 Recommendation of appointment, Environmental and Energy Commission. 9.2 Recommendation of appointment, Environmental and Energy Commission.
Trustee Basil seconded the motion. Voting yes: Trustees Swanson, Basil, Spillers, Terman, McKenna, Krueger, and President Canning. Voting no: none. The motion carried.
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4.2 Proclamation designating April 29, 2011 as Arbor Day and announcement of the Tree City USA Recognition and Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation.
President Canning read aloud the Proclamation and noted that this is Wilmette’s 27th USA Recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.
5.0 REPORT OF THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER:
No Report.
6.0 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
6.1 LAND USE COMMITTEE REPORT:
6.11 Presentation of minutes of the Appearance Review Commission meeting held February 28, 2011 was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.12 Approval of Temporary Use Permit #2011-TU-05 for a lunch stop for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Walk to be held August 5, 2011 at 1041 Ridge Road, Mallinckrodt Park was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.13 Approval of Temporary Use Permit #2011-TU-08 for the Plaza del Lago summer concert series to be held June 30, 2011, July 14, 21, 28, 2011 and August 4, 2011 was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.14 Approval of Temporary Use Permit #2011-TU-09 for the Plaza del Lago Sidewalk Sale to be held July 7 through July 9, 2011 was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.15 Adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-24 amending the Village Code, Chapter 5 regarding outdoor seating was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.16 REMOVE FROM TABLE - Zoning Board of Appeals Report, Case #2011- Z-05, 1046 Michigan Avenue regarding a request for a special use for a beach house in excess of 750 square feet, a 23.0 side yard adjoining a street setback variation, a 9.0’ accessory structure height variation, and an 11.0’ accessory structure height variation to permit the construction of a beach house with chimney, a 19.0’ side yard adjoining a street spa setback variation to permit the installation of a spa, a 2.0’ side yard adjoining a street patio setback variation to permit the construction of a
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patio, and a 23.0’ side yard adjoining a street retaining wall setback variation to permit the construction of retaining wall in accordance with the plans submitted. The use shall run with the use; adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-17-TABLE TO MAY 24, 2011 REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.17 Zoning Board of Appeals Report, Case #2011-Z-13, 1209 Wilmette Avenue regarding a request for a limited service restaurant (The Rock House) in accordance with the plans submitted. The use shall run with the use; adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-31.
The request was handled with the Consent Agenda for a limited service restaurant (The Rock House) in accordance with the plans submitted. The use shall run with the use. Ordinance #2011-O-31 was adopted with the Consent Agenda, authorizing the special use of this case
6.2 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT:
6.21 Approval of the January 2011 Disbursements was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.22 Approval of the February 2011 Disbursements was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.23 Approval of Resolution #2011-R-23 approving investments as previously authorized in the Illinois Public Treasurer’s Investment Pool (IPTIP) was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.3 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT:
No Report.
6.4 MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT:
6.41 Adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-27 authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property (seized vehicles) owned by the Village of Wilmette was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.42 Adoption of Ordinance #2011-O-30 authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property (miscellaneous equipment) owned by the Village of Wilmette was handled with the Consent Agenda.
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6.5 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT:
No Report.
6.6 JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT:
6.61 Introduction of Ordinance #2011-O-32 amending the Village Code, Chapter 4 regarding animals.
Trustee Krueger introduced Ordinance #2011-O-32 amending the Village Code, Chapter 4 regarding animals.
President Canning noted that Diane Schaffner asked to have the item removed from the Consent Agenda.
Ms. Schaffner said she lives in Kenilworth Gardens and is a local food activist who has worked with the school district to help bring local farm goods and education into the public schools. She is interested in keeping chickens in her backyard. Ms. Schaffner said she agrees with the updating of the ordinance regarding vicious dogs, dangerous exotic animals and feral cats but she does object to the language to prohibit the keeping of livestock. She believes the keeping of backyard chickens is a huge and growing trend across the country which is supported by an interest in healthy, safe, locally produced food as well as the desire for both children and adults to connect to nature. She believes the banning of chicken interferes in the rights of residents to enjoy their life and their property and it is relatively easy to craft an ordinance that does allow for a few laying hens to be kept in a manner that is respectful of neighbors and enhances the peaceful neighborhood.
Trustee Terman asked why Ms. Schaffner was focused on chickens.
Ms. Schaffner said chickens are extremely productive as they lay eggs.
Trustee Terman asked what is done with old hens.
Ms. Schaffner said there are many places that will take the hens.
Trustee Terman asked if hens need roosters to lay eggs.
Ms. Schaffner said hens do not require roosters to lay eggs.
Trustee Krueger asked if chickens can live inside rather than outside.
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Ms. Schaffner said chickens can live inside but it would not be her goal to keep the chickens inside. She would prefer a secure coop to keep them safe at night and a smaller pen for the chickens to roam during the day.
Trustee Krueger asked what would be done with the excrement and food scraps.
Ms. Schaffner said the chickens are a great source of composting of food scraps and the excrement has to be cleaned up on a regular basis.
President Canning noted that under the current ordinance, chickens are prohibited and the ordinance is only being introduced this evening.
Trustee Krueger said the Judiciary Committee discussed the proposed ordinance, he did not know if the Land Use Committee needed to discuss the proposed ordinance.
Trustee Basil said the proposed ordinance is not changing the existing rules and he would be wary on delaying voting on the ordinance.
Trustee Krueger said he would prefer to go ahead with the ordinance as it has been discussed at public meetings. If an issue needs to be addressed in the future, then the ordinance could be revisited at a later date.
President Canning noted the ordinance was only being introduced at this time and no further action is required this evening.
6.62 Request of Washington Partners, LLC for modification of 2003 settlement agreement regarding 1333 Washington; Referral to Judiciary Committee was handled with the Consent Agenda.
6.63 Presentation of minutes of the Judiciary Committee meeting held November 9, 2010 was handled with the Consent Agenda.
7.0 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
No Reports.
8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8.1 Notice of vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission due to the term expiration of William Shapiro was handled with the Consent Agenda.
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8.2 Notice of vacancy on the Appearance Review Commission due to the resignation of Paul Holzman was handled with the Consent Agenda.
8.3 Notice of vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission due to the term expiration of Kevin Kilpatrick was handled with the Consent Agenda.
8.4 Notice of vacancy on the Plan Commission due to the term expiration of Ron Grossman was handled with the Consent Agenda.
8.5 Notice of vacancy on the Housing Commission due to the term expiration of Polly Kuehl was handled with the Consent Agenda.
8.6 Notice of vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals due to the term expiration of Kent Davidson was handled with the Consent Agenda.
8.7 Notice of vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission due to the resignation of Raymond Pruchnicki was handled with the Consent Agenda.
8.8 Notice of vacancy on the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners due to the term expiration of Sarah Oliver was handled with the Consent Agenda.
9.0 NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 Recommendation of appointment of Linda Kurtz to the Environmental and Energy Commission from May 2011 to May 2014 was handled with the Consent Agenda.
9.2 Recommendation of appointment of Tim Perry to the Environmental and Energy Commission from May 2011 to May 2014 was handled with the Consent Agenda.
10.0 ADJOURNMENT:
Trustee Terman moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m., seconded by Trustee Basil. All voted aye, the motion carried.
Barbara L. Hirsch Deputy Village Clerk
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V I L L A G E O F W I L M E T T E 1200 Wilmette Avenue WILMETTE, ILLINOIS 60091-0040
MEETING MINUTES
APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011 7:30 P.M. SECOND FLOOR TRAINING ROOM
Members Present: William Bradford Daniel Elkins Craig Phillips Tim Sheridan, Chairman Carrie Woleben-Meade Julie Wolf
Guests: Laura Moss, 1515 Sheridan Road Augie Moss, 1515 Sheridan Road Tom Horvath, 4021 Blancher Avenue Dennis B. O’Malley, 825 Westerfield Drive Douglas Merritt, 115 S. Main St., Ste. 201 (46544) Craig Nelson, 127 E. Lake St., Ste. 300 (60108)
Staff Present: Lucas Sivertsen, Planner III
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Sheridan called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES; APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2011
Mr. Bradford moved the Commission approve the February 28, 2011 meeting minutes as corrected. The motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips. Voting yes: Chairman Sheridan and Commissioners Bradford, Elkins, Phillips, Woleben-Meade and Wolf. Voting no: none. The motion carried.
April 4, 2011 Minutes May 2, 2011 Approved
III. CONSENT AGENDA
There was discussion of certain temporary signs and Mr. Sivertsen said that the Village sign ordinance allows temporary window signs announcing the opening of a new business for up to 8 weeks without a permit.
Case 2011-AR-06, 406 Ridge Road, Alexis Vintiques Design, Window Signs Case 2011-AR-12, 1417 Lake Avenue, Tiger Martial Arts, Wall Sign Case 2011-AR-13, 805 Ridge Road, Velosmith Bicycle Studio, Window Signs
Mr. Elkins moved the Commission approve Case 2011-AR-06, 406 Ridge Road, Case 2011-AR-12, 1417 Lake Avenue and Case 2011-AR-13, 805 Ridge Road from the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bradford. Voting yes: Chairman Sheridan and Commissioners Bradford, Elkins, Phillips, Woleben-Meade and Wolf. Voting no: none. The motion carried.
IV. 2011-SZC-03, Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance – Plaza del Lago Local Sign Regulations, 1515 Sheridan Road
The hearing of the Appearance Review Commission sitting as a Special Zoning Committee was opened by Chairman Sheridan.
Mr. Sivertsen introduced Case 2011-SZC-03, a Special Zoning Committee case to consider an amendment to the Local Sign Regulations at Plaza del Lago.
Chairman Sheridan clarified that this discussion would yield a recommendation to the Village Board and that the Village Board would need to approve any amendments before they would take effect.
Mr. Moss read into the record their current amendment request. The only language in addition to what was recommended for approval at the January 3, 2011 ARC meeting were the words “on each storefront”.
Chairman Sheridan stated for background information that the current Local Sign Regulations for Plaza del Lago do not cover the improvements made to the center since the time the regulations were adopted. Therefore there are not Local Sign Regulations for the building constructed in 2007.
Mr. Moss said that he thought the requested amendment should be recommended for approval because it conformed to the standards of review. He then went through the standards:
a) is the requested change compatible with the existing development patterns in zoning in nearby properties? The Plaza is a drive-through shopping center and almost all of the stores except for a few face in to the public parking lot. Those stores have signs fronting the road or parking lot that they front onto. He thought the stores should have signs on
2 April 4, 2011 Minutes May 2, 2011 Approved every road where there is frontage which would be in accordance with the existing development and add to the visibility of the stores that face more than one street. He noted that the first objective in Article 9 in the Village of Wilmette zoning ordinance was to enable the public to locate good services and facilities. i) would the existing zoning impose an unreasonable hardship? Insomuch as in decreases visibility if a sign is not allowed on the street it faces, it would impose an unreasonable hardship.
Ms. Moss said that it would discriminate against that business if not allowed. She had a listing of properties not in Plaza del Lago which were examples of locations where they were permitted. j) can a reasonable economic benefit be realized in accordance with existing zoning? Mr. Moss said that the plaza was hurting for business and more visibility could not discourage it. The more visible the stores are, the better the merchants will do which will be better for their businesses and the community.
Ms. Moss said there was a current 40% vacancy at Plaza del Lago.
Mr. Moss continued with standards of review k), l), q) r) and s) and said the request met all of those standards.
Ms. Moss said she did look in the Village at all of the businesses that were across from residential (multi-use or homes) where businesses could legally install an illuminated sign like they were requesting. There is the Heavenly Hearth, the Optima building on 11th facing townhouses, Kashian Brothers on Greenleaf faces residential, the Greenleaf Building faces a condo building, the Chase Bank building is across from condos, Wilmette Auto Body is across Lake from residential, the Shell Station in Wil-Ridge Shopping Center is across from residential, and Parkway Drug with a highly illuminated sign across the street from residential. Some of these streets are more residential in character and much smaller streets like 11th and Greenleaf. Letters received from homeowners at Westerfield Drive, across from Plaza del Lago, mention that there is already plenty of visibility. From a business perspective they need every bit of help they can get and Westerfield does get traffic from 10th Street. A sign on that side could then be seen by that traffic. The sign will be turned off when the shops are closed.
Chairman Sheridan said when the ARC was finished asking the petitioner questions he would open the floor to public comment.
Mr. Bradford asked about the No Man’s Land location with their sign over the door and the awning signs on the 2 sides.
Ms. Moss said the awning signs were allowed.
Mr. Bradford asked what was permitted at the Blockbuster building.
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Mr. Sivertsen said that building is not represented in the local sign ordinance since it was an apartment building at the time the ordinance was created. He said the signage was approved by a variation request.
Ms. Moss said there were some changes they would like to make to the sign ordinance which have not been worked out yet, but the proposed amendment would help the businesses with signage for visibility.
Chairman Sheridan opened public comment.
Mr. O’Malley from the Westerfield Homeowners Association and a resident of Wilmette for the last 9 years said he represented people from Westerfield that have been there for 15 years. He read a letter addressed to the ARC which was part of the case report previously sent to the commissioners. He did not think the small benefit in sales resulting from the sign would outweigh the detriment to the community.
Ms. Moss said while the neighbors represent Westerfield Drive as not being a busy street, there was enough traffic on Westerfield Drive to call for a separate left turn lane coming from the west toward the east.
Mr. O’Malley complimented Plaza del Lago for the way they had handled the shopping center, but this sign was an issue of concern.
Chairman Sheridan closed public comment.
Mr. Elkins said that he was always concerned about setting precedent. As the request was written a wall sign may be erected on each storefront, which means if other stores create a storefront in the future there is the possibility of more stores displaying signs facing Westerfield.
Chairman Sheridan said he did not think anyone would allow Plaza del Lago to get rid of the back of house area on the south side of those buildings and have store frontages there.
Ms. Woleben Meade said if they wanted to remodel the building to add a storefront the request would first need to come to the Commission.
Mr. Elkins said he did not disagree with that, but that in the future when there were different people on the Commission and they look at the language, could make different decisions.
Mr. Bradford commented that if Plaza del Lago redeveloped the Jewel building to have double-sided store fronts, deliveries could be done curbside as they are in the Village Center and the loading center off Westerfield could go away.
Ms. Moss said that would not be feasible because there was no parking for stores there.
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Mr. Sivertsen said the request under consideration tonight was just for the Fannie May building.
Mr. Bradford said he did think the decision they made would have the potential for setting precedent.
Ms. Woleben-Meade asked for a definition of what constitutes a storefront. Is a wall with a window that faces a street, a storefront?
Mr. Bradford said the applicant was requesting an amendment to the language that was originally submitted. One of the key amendments is the insertion of the word storefront.
Mr. Phillips commented that if the word entrance was used, it would be different.
Chairman Sheridan said that because it was for this particular store each storefront could be named.
Mr. Sivertsen said they could call it the south elevation of building F to define it better.
Chairman Sheridan that would be clearer as each one is amended. Each elevation of the storefronts can be named.
He said that Plaza del Lago was trying to fill buildings so there is a good business reason for this. Contrarily, the townhouse association is certainly justified in being concerned for their property value.
He thought the signage for Curves was the most similar to this proposed sign. The sign as installed would still need to follow the zoning code requirement of not exceeding a half foot candle of illumination at the property line. He wanted to know if that was checked.
Mr. Sivertsen said that it could be checked with a light meter.
Chairman Sheridan said that to that point there was already a traffic light with the red, green and yellow lights that are 10 foot candles. The sign would be a tenth of the red of the stop light.
Ms. Wolf suggested making the light of the sign dimmer, not bright and garish, but it could still be seen.
Mr. Bradford asked why the sign had to be illuminated since the hours that the sign would be on would be four hours for two months of the year and not on the rest of the time.
Mr. Elkins said there would be at least 2 more months when they were open until 7:00 p.m. that the sign would be illuminated. Only in April has it been daylight until 7:00 p.m. He also did not think the location of the sign would be visible enough to be of much benefit.
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Mr. Bradford said the local sign ordinance takes precedence over what is done in the Village and they could determine where there were extenuating circumstances so an exception should be made.
Mr. Elkins agreed.
Mr. Phillips said he had an issue with whether there needed to be a sign and was not convinced that keeping things as they are would be a hardship. The nature of Plaza del Lago is to face inward and not start wrapping around the outsides. He was sensitive to the area residents for any of kind of signs. Had he voted on the construction he would not have allowed glass on that side at all. He did feel that it would be a hardship to the residents.
Mr. Bradford said that he would be in favor of awning signs. In the standards of review i), j) and k), he was not certain the existing zoning imposes unreasonable hardship. Can a reasonable economic benefit be realized from uses in accordance with existing zoning? It can be. Will property values be affected? He thought they would. In those three areas he did not think this application met the standards of review.
Chairman Sheridan went through the standards of review: a) Is the requested change compatible with the existing development pattern and zoning of nearby areas? It is compatible with the rest of the mall. i) Does the existing zoning impose an unreasonable hardship? Yes, since it would be allowed in other business areas.
Ms. Wolf said that a nail business on Skokie Boulevard had an unreasonable hardship that was caused by an unusual circumstance, the angle of the street that made a sign at the normal height not visible. She thought they were similar situations and that there were unusual circumstances that created a hardship. j) Can a reasonable economic benefit be realized from use in accordance with the existing zoning? Yes, with reservations. k) Will the property values in the vicinity be affected? Yes, possibly. l) Will the proposed change deter the use of the adjacent properties under the existing zoning? It can only benefit the shopping center, but would not deter the use of the townhouses. o) Will the proposed change adversely affect traffic patterns or congestion? No. q) Will the proposed change have an adverse environmental impact on the vicinity? If the zoning ordinance is followed, it would not. A half foot candle would not make that much difference given the other lights there.
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r) Will the proposed change adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood? No. s) Will the proposed change adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the Village as a whole? No.
Chairman Sheridan mentioned there was the large sign to the Golf Course, not quite the same, but similar. That sign is not internally lit, but has lights directed on it. It is very effective and does not affect the houses across the street from the entrance on Lake.
Mr. Phillips commented that the difference between this and the Runner’s Edge at Wil- Ridge Shopping Center is that that commercial property is set back from the street by a parking lot on Ridge and the Shell Station and the parking lot off Wilmette so there is a much greater distance between that sign and the residential property.
Ms. Woleben-Meade said the other signs in the Village are smaller. She questioned if there was an issue with the 30% coverage signable area.
Mr. Sivertsen said the 30% rule is the general standard and asked if the Commission would be more supportive of the request if the sign were smaller.
Ms. Woleben-Meade said there was a suggestion that an awning sign or an unlit sign would be a good compromise. Her question was if the facing of residential property was the issue versus how the sign appears.
Mr. Bradford said to him the issue was the type of sign.
Mr. Elkins said the most comparable examples they had discussed differed in the narrowness of the street. He hoped the standards of review would give them a clear answer, but there were two or three that depending on how you define reasonable and unreasonable, which makes it a subjective call. The signage ordinance in the Village of Wilmette would allow this proposed type of signage. It was only the local sign ordinance specific to Plaza del Lago that does not allow the proposed type of signage.
Mr. Moss asked if a change in the language would help.
Chairman Sheridan said he was conflicted and given the special circumstance asked if an unlit sign would be a possibility.
Mr. Moss said they wanted a lit sign, but if they had to do with an externally illuminated sign, it would be acceptable.
Chairman Sheridan said this would only apply to the south side of the building.
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Mr. Elkins suggested that rather than channel lit letters with an acrylic translucent face that allows the light to broadcast out directly, they use an opaque face with inside lights that cast a glow on the wall. He thought that was much less obnoxious than a glowing internally illuminated sign.
Mr. Phillips said that the opaque face would have the same color during the day.
Mr. Elkins said this kind of sign would not make the room across the way glow a red color.
Chairman Sheridan said that the south elevation would be limited to reverse channel lettering, externally illuminated or non illuminated. He thought this would keep the neighbors happy.
Mr. O’Malley said he thought that was a reasonable change that would be acceptable, though he could not speak for all Westerfield residents.
Mr. Bradford moved to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees that the Local Sign Regulations for Plaza del Lago, 1515 Sheridan Road be amended to incorporate the following language: activities or businesses may display a wall sign erected on the north, east and south store fronts within the signable area not to exceed 30% of coverage in the signable area and/or awning signs in accordance with Part 12, Article 9 and that canopies and awnings may also include a logo, The south storefront signage would be limited to either reverse lit channel, externally illuminated or non-illuminated signage. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elkins. Voting yes: Chairman Sheridan and Commissioners Bradford, Elkins, Woleben-Meade and Wolf. Voting no: Commissioner Phillips. The motion carried.
Chairman Sheridan adjourned the Special Zoning Committee hearing.
V. Case 2011-AR-11, 1115 Green Bay Road, Jiffy Lube, Appearance Review Certificate and Sign Variation
Mr. Sivertsen introduced Case 2011-AR-11, 1115 Green Bay Road, petitioner Mr. Merritt, Jiffy Lube, to request a sign variation to install one additional permanent sign along Green Bay Road and an Appearance Review Certificate to install a new awning. At the last meeting, they discussed that the painting did not require a permit so is not under the purview of the ARC nor is the directional signage.
Mr. Merritt introduced Mr. Nelson who represents the Jiffy Lube Corporation and the property owner. He said there had been a lot of activity at the property: the signage on the building has been removed and right now they rely on the existing ground sign to identify the facility. He had studied the traffic patterns and found during peak times the northbound motorists really need the optimum viewing angle of the east elevation wall sign and there currently is no sign on that elevation. They would like to have the optimum exposure they can provide to patrons to give them an advance notification of the facility. Looking at the footprint of the existing configuration of the site, the northeast corner projects past the
8 April 4, 2011 Minutes May 2, 2011 Approved monument sign and obstructs the visibility for southbound motorists. They are respectfully requesting a wall sign on the east elevation and to re-face the existing ground sign to bring it in line with the corporate rules in branding which is a smaller logo than earlier. They want to re-skin the existing awning with the carmine red (deeper maroon).
Mr. Merritt said that the new monument sign’s face is a welded ACM that is backlit so that only the words Jiffy Lube and the logo are illuminated. There will be much less light than the old sign with its entire face illuminated.
Mr. Sivertsen said the signs that were previously on the building were approved and in compliance before the current sign ordinance took effect.
Chairman Sheridan said he liked the upgraded monument sign, but the other wall sign was very large.
Mr. Merritt introduced a revised wall sign that was smaller in scale and consisted of channel lettering.
Mr. Elkins wondered why the ground sign didn’t have channel lettering on it as on the wall sign.
Mr. Merritt said that that was much more expensive.
Mr. Elkins said that the newer directional signs looked much better with their toned down appearance.
Chairman Sheridan commented that for the standards of review: there were 2 unusual circumstances, the reuse of an existing sign and based on the design of that reuse, the sign is made acceptable. The other is that though it has 2 frontages, on Green Bay and on 15th Street and would be allowed a sign on each, having 2 signs on Green Bay Road is a better solution than having one of them on 15th Street which would not do the neighbors or the business any good. This was not self-created as the lot was platted that way a long time ago.
Mr. Bradford said that another unusual circumstance was the unusual shape of the property. The building obscures the view of the monument sign to northbound traffic.
Chairman Sheridan said as far as character and appearance, he thought with the changes that had been made tonight, the design and scale fits nicely.
Chairman Sheridan said that it did not adversely affect the health safety or welfare of the neighborhood in fact the toning down of the signs will make it better.
Ms. Woleben Meade moved to approve the Case 2011-AR-11 as amended with a new page 7 showing the revised wall sign. The motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips. Voting yes:
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Chairman Sheridan and Commissioners Bradford, Elkins, Phillips, Woleben-Meade and Wolf. Voting no: none. The motion carried.
Mr. Sivertsen said that the case would go before the Village Board the 2nd or 4th Tuesday in May. The one conforming sign could be installed once a sign permit is issued.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Wolf suggested they review the listing of the Chicago Botanic Garden of invasive plants for updates.
Mr. Sivertsen said that when a plant list is submitted for a case he checks it against the current Chicago Botanic Garden’s listing and advises the Commission on the invasive plants. In most cases he and the applicant work prior to the meeting to minimize the amount of invasive species proposed at the ARC meeting.
Mr. Sivertsen said that the Village had purchased 607-617 Green Bay Road He thought since the ARC was made up of creative minds he invited their ideas for short-term uses of the site. The Village’s ultimate goal for the property would be to combine it with other properties on the block to build a development consistent with the concepts shown in the Village Center Master Plan.
The commissioners discussed some ideas of what temporary uses would be appropriate.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:35 p.m., Mr. Bradford moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elkins. Voting yes: Chairman Sheridan and Commissioners Bradford, Phillips, and Wolf. Voting no: none. The motion carried.
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Engineering (847) 853-7660 Department Fax (847) 853-7701
Date: May 2, 2011
To: Timothy J. Frenzer, Village Manager
From: Brigitte Mayerhofer, P.E., Director of Engineering Linda Reilley, Engineering Assistant
Subject: Village Board Approval of a Contract in the Amount of $108,000 with American Underground, Inc. for the 2011 Sewer Televising and Cleaning Program
Recommendation
Village Board approval of a contract in the amount of $108,000 with American Underground Inc., Glenview, Illinois for the 2011 Sewer Televising and Cleaning Program for 2011.
Background
Televising and cleaning Village sewers has the following benefits:
• Identifies sewer problems such as collapsed or broken pipe; • Assists the Engineering Department in establishing the sewer point repair program and; • Prepares sewers for sewer lining.
In order to protect the Village’s investment in new infrastructure, it is the Engineering Department’s practice to repair deteriorated sewers prior to any street resurfacing project. Sewer televising identifies badly deteriorated pipe, sewer joints that have mineral deposits, and sewer pipe that has tree root intrusions.
In addition, sewer televising assists the Department to determine which sewers are good candidates for sewer lining. Sewer lining involves the trenchless rehabilitation of deteriorated sewer pipe in which a flexible lining is inserted into an existing sewer through a manhole and is heat cured. Sewer lining is economical, non-invasive and reliable, however, sewer candidates have to be in a “round” (non-collapsing or oval) condition or sewer lining is not an option.
The Engineering and Public Works Departments work closely to establish the locations for televising. Candidates for this program are sewers that fall in one or more of the following categories:
• Sewers that are prone to surcharging during rain events contributing to basement sewer backups; • Sewers under streets that are scheduled for resurfacing; • Sewers that are within public utility easements that are difficult to access; • Larger diameter sewers and; • Sewers that require special equipment for sewer root cutting and heavy debris removal.
The Village Sewers range in size of 8-inches to 120-inches in diameter. Approximately 40,000 linear feet of storm, sanitary and combined sewers will be cleaned and televised each year. The sewers selected for this year’s program are listed in the following table:
Street Limits Sewer Type
Crabtree Lane Romona Road to cul-de-sac Sanitary
Timber Lane Elmwood Avenue to Iroquois Road Sanitary
Knoll Avenue Elmwood Avenue to Iroquois Road Sanitary
Iroquois Road Timber Lane to Hunter Road Sanitary
Romona Road Lake Avenue to Central Avenue Sanitary
Hawthorn Lane Romona Road to cul-de-sac Sanitary
Orchard Lane Romona Road to cul-de-sac Sanitary
Gregory Avenue Hibbard Road to Kilpatrick Avenue Sanitary
Kilpatrick Avenue Gregory Avenue to Glenview Road Sanitary
Illinois Road Wilmette Avenue to Grant Street Sanitary
Cardinal Lane Illinois Road to cul-de-sac Sanitary
Old Glenview Thelin Court to Carriage Way Sanitary Street Limits Sewer Type
Elmwood Avenue Dartmouth Street to Hunter Road Sanitary
Lockerbie Lane Glenview Road to cul-de-sac Sanitary
Heather Lane Millbrook Lane to cul-de-sac Sanitary
Briar Drive Millbrook Lane to Lilac Lane Sanitary
Alpine Lane Wilmette Avenue to Sandy Lane Sanitary
Cleveland Street Kenilworth Avenue to end Sanitary
Birchwood Avenue Romona Road to cul-de-sac Sanitary
Ridge Road Thornwood Avenue to Elmwood Sanitary Avenues
Princeton Place Thornwood Avenue to Kenilworth Sanitary Avenue
Prairie Avenue Washington Avenue to Central Avenue Combination
Oakwood Avenue Poplar Drive to 9th Street Combination
Green Bay Road to Park Avenue
Park Avenue Wilmette Avenue to Oakwood Avenue Combination
Catalpa Street Oakwood Avenue to Prairie Avenue Combination
Isabella Street Isabella Street to 13th Street Combination
15th Street Isabella Street to Wilmette Avenue Combination
14th Street Wilmette Avenue to Maple Alley Combination
Oak Circle Prairie Avenue to Maple Alley Combination
9th Street Isabella Street to Oakwood Avenue Combination
Garrison Avenue Isabella Street to end Combination
Ridge Road Elmwood Avenue to Lake Avenue Combination
Cornell Street Lake Avenue to cul-de-sac Storm Street Limits Sewer Type
Cleveland Avenue Kenilworth Avenue to end Storm
Lamon Avenue Big Tree Lane to end Storm
Birchwood Avenue Ridge Road to Hunter Road Storm
Ridge Road Avondale Lane to Lake Avenue Storm
Lamon Avenue Big Tree to end Storm
Discussion
The Villages of Wilmette, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook and Glenview partnered to bid the annual Sewer Televising and Cleaning Program. Wilmette’s 2011 budget for this work is $108,000.
The Village of Buffalo Grove was the lead municipality and requested bids for a single- year sewer televising and cleaning contract on April 11, 2011. A bid notice was posted in the Daily Herald. In addition, an Invitation to Bid was sent to twenty-six companies. The bid opening was held on April 28, 2011 five qualified contractors submitted bids. The cost savings for the Village of Wilmette compared to the per foot unit price in the 2010 Contract for the Televising and Cleaning of Sewers on a per foot unit price is $.26 which at 40,000 feet is a total savings of $10,400. The bid results are as follows:
Bidder Base Bid Total Contract Price (All Communities)
American Underground, Inc. $364,510.28
CTR Systems, Inc. $383,921.50
National Power Rodding $421,919.80
Sheridan Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. $530,393.60
Visu-Sewer of Illinois $567,620.82
American Underground, Inc. has worked successfully in the Village as a subcontractor and also as the primary contractor for Buffalo Grove, Glenview and Northbrook. They have performed well for all the Villages. Based on this, the Engineering Department recommends awarding the 2011 Sewer Televising and Cleaning Program to American Underground Inc.
Budget
$108,000 has been allocated for televising and cleaning of Village Sewers in the budget account for Sewer Fund Maintenance of Sewers (40807090-425300).
Engineering (847) 853-7660 Department Fax (847) 853-7701
DATE: May 3, 2011
TO: Timothy J. Frenzer, Village Manager
FROM: Brigitte Mayerhofer, P.E., Director of Engineering Services Scott Hilts, Project Manager
SUBJECT: Village Board Approval of a Contract in the Amount of $120,000 with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. for the 2011 Curb and Sidewalk Program ______
Recommendation
Village Board approval of a contract in the amount of $120,000 with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. Skokie, Illinois for the 2011 Curb and Sidewalk Program.
Background
The scope of work for the 2011 Curb and Sidewalk Program includes sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter repairs, pavement restoration along curbs, and landscape restoration behind the new curb and sidewalk. The repairs are located throughout the Village.
Sidewalk squares that have a vertical deviation, or that have major cracks and missing concrete will be removed and replaced. Curb that has large areas of missing or broken concrete and curb that holds large amounts of water will be replaced.
Discussion
The Villages of Wilmette, Glencoe, Lincolnwood, Northfield, Glenview, Winnetka, as well as the Cities of Highland Park and Lake Forest partnered to bid a concrete repair program. On behalf of the nine communities, the City of Highland Park requested bids and bid opening was held on April 15, 2011. Although this was a joint bid with nine communities, each municipality will execute a contract with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. The work will take place in summer with a completion date of August 19, 2011. Participation in municipal partnering for this project produced a cost savings for the Village of Wilmette of 4-percent or ($2,470) over 2010 prices.
The bid results are as follows:
Remove and Remove and Replace Replace Total Contract Concrete Concrete ADA Price Bidder Sidewalk Curb Tiles (Wilmette Only)
Schroeder and Schroeder $4.20 $15.00 $265 $100,050.00
Globe Construction $4.95 $25.00 $275 $118,350.00
Alamp Concrete $5.00 $18.00 $350 $116,350.00
Engineering Est. $4.80 $18.00 $250 $114,900.00
Schroeder & Schroeder was the contractor for the 17th Street Resurfacing Project (2007), and the 2010 Alley Program. They have performed well for the Village in the past. The Engineering Department recommends awarding the Curb and Sidewalk Program to Schroeder & Schroeder.
Although the low bid is $100,050, there is a backlog of sidewalk and curb repairs therefore, the Engineering Department recommends that the Village Board authorize a contract up to the full budget amount of $120,000. The additional $19,950 will allow the Village to replace an additional 200 squares of sidewalk and 210 feet of curb.
Budget Impact
The 2011 budget includes funding as follows:
Project Name Account Number Budget
Sidewalk Replacement Program 11202035-425000 $100,000
Curb Replacement Program 11202035-425100 $20,000
Documents Attached:
1. Capital Improvement Program Details
VILLAGE OF WILMETTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST
Project Title Sidewalk Replacement Program
Department Engineering
CIP Year(s) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Project Cost $100,000 $63,700 $65,600 $67,600 $70,000
Funding Source Bond Proceeds in 2011; General Fund Operating Resources
CIP Category Streets, Sidewalks and Alleys
CIP Sub-Category Streets, Alleys & Streetscape
Original Purchase Date & Cost N/A
Project Type Replace
This Project Is: Five-Year Funding History: Critical __X__ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Recommended _____ $142,846 $100,175 $40,766 $62,075 30,000 Contingent on Funding _____
Project Description
Replacement of hazardous public sidewalks in various parts of the Village.
Project Update
The funding amount of $70,000 has been added to 2015.
Project Alternative
The alternative to removing and replacing sidewalk squares is to patch the sidewalks with asphalt. This will result in increased maintenance (the asphalt will not last more than a season), it will cost more to replace sidewalks in the long term and is considered aesthetically unpleasing by some residents.
A more economical alternative to sidewalk replacement is removing trip hazards by machine saw-cutting. A company called “Safe Step” has demonstrated this new technique in the Village Center. It has proven effective and can be accomplished at 25-percent of the cost of conventional sidewalk replacement.
Project Justification
This is an annual maintenance program to replace damaged sections of sidewalk throughout the Village. The program focuses on replacing sidewalk with a tripping hazard of 1-1/2 inches or greater and also ensures sidewalks are ADA compliant. In addition to sidewalk inspections, the Engineering Department replaces all sidewalk hazards called in by residents. These hazards are first temporarily repaired with an asphalt patch and then permanently replaced with the sidewalk program. It should be noted that the Engineering Department also replaces sidewalks in conjunction with the street resurfacing project.
Operating Budget Impact
Is this purchase routine __X___ or nonroutine______?
ROUTINE Department Budget Engineering Account Number Description Sidewalk Replacement Program Account Number 11202035-425000
VILLAGE OF WILMETTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST
Project Title Curb Replacement Program
Department Engineering
CIP Year(s) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Project Cost $20,000 $77,300 $79,600 $82,000 $85,000
Funding Source Bond Proceeds in 2011; General Fund Operating Resources
CIP Category Streets, Sidewalks and Alleys
CIP Sub-Category Streets, Alleys & Streetscape
Original Purchase Date & Cost N/A
Project Type Repair
This Project Is: Five-Year Funding History: Critical _____ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Recommended __X__ $73,901 $77,300 $0 $25,000 $0 Contingent on Funding _____
Project Description
Replacement of curb and gutter that no longer facilitates positive drainage and/or has deteriorated in various locations throughout the Village.
Project Update
The funding amount of $85,000 has been added to 2015. Curb replacement was deferred in 2008 and 2010.
Project Alternative
The alternative is not to replace curbs. Curbs that result in poor street drainage will cause accelerated deterioration of the edge of pavement resulting in potholes and the necessity for additional maintenance.
Project Justification
This project funds the annual maintenance program to replace non-functional, hazardous, broken and missing curbs throughout the Village.
Operating Budget Impact
Is this purchase routine __X___ or nonroutine______?
ROUTINE Department Budget Engineering Account Number Description Curb Replacement Program Account Number 11202035-425100
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