Committee Members: Charles Kassly Michael Hagen Bill Poletti Samantha Carter Don Barkley Richard Avdoian Cha rles Daily Van Johnson Robert Triplett
AGENDA
CITY OF FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS BUSINESS ALLIANCE COMMISSION Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 1 :30 P.M. Recreation Room at City Hall (Door entrance is on the south end of the City Hall Bldg. Parking behind the Police Department) 10025 Bunkum Road Fairview Heights, IL 62208 or Go To Meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/817814877 Phone Number: 1-224-501-3412 Access Code: 817 814 877
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 20, 2021
4. DISCUSSION: Improving the Look of Commercial Properties (Charles Daily)
5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Director's Report
6. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT - Director's Report
7. ROUND ROBIN REPORTS • Commission Members
8. SET NEXT MEETING - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
9. ADJOURN MINUTES
THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS BUSINESS ALLIANCE COMMISSION (BAC) Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 1 :30 p.m. City Hall 10025 Bunkum Road Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Fairview Heights Recreation Room Video Conference/Tele Conference
Committee Members in attendance -Charles Daily, Don Barkley, Robert Triplett, Michael Hagen, Samantha Carter, Richard Avdoian and Charlie Kassly (arrived at 1 :45 p.m.) Committee Members absent - Bill Poletti, Van Johnson Other Aldermen and Elected Officials in attendance - Alderman Pat Baeske Staff in attendance - Paul Ellis, Andrea Riganti Recorder- Kathy Frawley
Citizen's Comments None
Approval of Minutes Motion and second were made by Don Barkley/Richard Avdoian to approve the March 16, 2021 Business Alliance Commission minutes. Roll call to approve the March 16, 2021 Business Alliance Commission minutes was unanimous. Motion carried.
Presentation Director Paul Ellis introduced Fred Albrecht with CALC Institute of Technology. Mr. Albrecht gave his presentation.
Questions and comments were discussed.
Economic Development Director's Report Director Paul Ellis presented his report and touched base on the following items:
• Upcoming Events 1. Signature Tap House - Grand Re-Opening -April 20, 2021 2. Small Business Week - May 5-9, 2021 - Free online seminars • Richard Avdoian discussed the event.
Page 1 Economic Development Director's Report - continued
• Marketing in the City 1. Deploy an entirely new Eco9nomic Development Website 2. Refresh and update building and site listings through Location One Information System (LOIS) 3. Refresh and update property listings offered through Intersect Illinois (state referral system) and Alliance STL (regional referral system)
• Business Retention 1. The Director continues to work with brokers and the property owner at Crossroads Centre to retain a key anchor tenant. 2. Shortage of workers
• Business Creation 1. The Metro East Business Incubator (MEBI) has begun enrolling clients via the Startup Space virtual platform, and has been sponsoring a series of events for entrepreneurs to help build the incubator's client base. 2. MEBI has applied for additional, federal, funding by invitation of Congressman Mike Bost, and additional private funding is being solicited. 3. Director is working with real estate brokers and investors to identify and facilitate redevelopment of underperforming commercial properties
Questions and comments were discussed.
Land Use and Development Director's Report
Director Andrea Riganti presented her report and touched base on the following items:
• Planning and Zoning 1. Consideration of a reduction in the minimum lot size in the R-3 Zoning District to below 10, 000 square feet at 991 O North Avenue 2. Map amendment to change the zoning designation from R-3 "Residential District" to M-2 "Multiple Family Residence District for property located at the northwest corner of Ashland Avenue and Oulvey Drive. 3. Map amendment to change the zoning designation from R-1 "Residential District" to C "Conservation District for 108 Circle Drive 4. Application to consider a text amendment for fences, walls and buffers. 5. Staff continues to work on various projects: Business Assistance programs, Economic Development website, Business Alliance Commission and TIF
Questions and comments were discussed.
Page 2 Round Robin Reports
• Chuck Daily asked if there was any activity with the undeveloped property to the west of Target. Questions and comments were discussed. • Chuck Daily stated that there was to be curb cut on Lakeland Subdivision and residents did not want it. • Chuck Daily stated that he received signatures for a petition to have traffic signal lights in line with Winchester Apartments and Target. This was approved and IDOT put this in the development requirements. Please refer to Resolution No. 3392- 2008 attached.
Motion and second were made by Richard Avdoian/Michael Hagen to move the next Business Alliance Commission meeting to Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 1 :30 p.m. Roll call to approve to move the next Business Alliance Commission meeting to Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 1 :30 p.m. was unanimous. Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Submitted By:
Kathy Frawley, Recorder
Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 3392-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TARGET CORPORATION TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT ILLINOIS ROUTE 159 AND WINCHESTER PLACE.
WHEREAS, the Target Corporation is in need of land acquisition to install a four-way signal at its primary entrance on Illinois Route 159; and
WHEREAS, the health and safety of the motoring public will be protected by the signalization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS:
That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Target Corporation, 1000 Nicolet Mall, Minneapolis MN 55403 for acquisition of right-of-way and/or easements necessary for the signal installation at Illinois Route 159 and Winchester Place pursuant to Agreement attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "A".
PASSED: June 17, 2008
APPROVED: June 18, 2008
GAIL D. MITCH LL, MAYOR CITY OF FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS ROLL CALL ON ALDERMEN VOTING uYEA" ROGER LOWRY SCOTT RICH GIL KLEIN NORMAN MILLER Y, VITY CLERK llffDA ARr~OLD CAROL WARNER
1...-/ ,- SPONSORED BY: Finance Committee ROLL CALL ON ALDERMEN VOTING "NAY" WARREN BAKER, JR. BONNIE CROSSLEY PAT BAESKE LINDA HOPPE Letter Agreement between Target and City of Fairview Heights Re: Phases I, II and III of Access and Traffic Signalization at Target Project June 4, 2008 EXHIBIT "A" Page 1of4
DRAFT
June 4, 2008
Via E-Mail and U.S. Mail
Mayor Gail D. Mitchell City of Fairview Heights 10025 Bunkum Rd. Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Re: Fairview Heights Target Phasing of Intersections and Traffic Signal Improvements at 159 and Winchester Place Letter Agreement between Target CorporatiQri and the City of Fairview Heights
Dear Mayor Mitchell:
This letter sets forth Target's commitffients to the City of Fairview Heights, Illinois (the "City"), with respect to the intersection:fttHighway 159 and Winchester Place in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Due to Target's need to continue hiring and moving employees to the Fairview Heights area who will staff the new Target store, Target has requested, and the City has agreed to give Target, a certificate of occupancy for the new Fairview Heights Target store so that Target can open the store in July 2008, even if Phase III (as defined below) is not complete by such time, all per the terms of this letter agreement.
IDOT and the City have approved the access point known as "Phase I", which is the right in/right-out access point currently under construction along 159. Target will make this access point operational prior to opening the store for business.
IDOT and the city have also approved the access point known as "Phase II", which is the full movement access point into the Target project from 159 and which is opposite from the entrance from 159 to Winchester Place. Target has committed to have the Phase II access point operational prior to opening the store for business.
"Phase Ilf' of the intersection is installing and making operational a traffic signal at the Phase II access point. Target agrees that it will perform traffic counts two to three weeks after store opening, per IDOT request. When the traffic counts show that a signal is warranted, then Letter Agreement between Target and City of Fairview Heights Re: Phases I, II and III of Access and Traffic Signalization at Target Project June 4, 2008 Page 2·of 4
IDOT has stated in its e-mail to me dated May 8, 2008 (and which I forwarded to City staff) that IDOT will issue the Phase III permit. If the traffic counts do not warrant a signal, Target will perform traffic counts every two months until such counts show that a signal is warranted.
When the signal is warranted, Target will promptly submit such traffic counts showing the need for the signal to IDOT and to the City. Once IDOT has issued the permit for Phase III, Target is prepared to install and make the signal operational within six weeks after issuance of the permit; provided only that no third-party approval necessary to install the traffic signal improvements remains outstanding.
Target has sent a copy of the letter describing the signal issues to Winchester Place LLC's post office box address the City provided me. As City staff and I have discussed, Target has spoken with Winchester Place and its attorney numerous times, Target has paid Winchester Place's attorney fees for approximately four months, Target has met with Winchester Place on site and during that meeting staked out where the proposed signal pole would be located. However, Winchester Place LLC and its attorney are no longer responding to Target's overtures. Target has explained to them that Target is willing pay for the traffic signal and all consulting and other fees associated therewith, but Winchester Place has refused to discuss the matter. Target has also offered to pay Winchester Place LLC $15,000 toward Winchester Place's giving IDOT the land necessary for the sensory loops. I believe Target has used every effort to reach an agreement in good faith with Winchester Place; I am certain the City appreciates that Target cannot force Winche~ter.Place to communicate or otherwise force Winchester Place to agree to the placem:ent:of the traffic signal controls on its property.
We agree that due primarily to the difficulties in reaching an agreement with Winchester Place LLC, the traffic signal will not be installed and operational prior to store opening. Accordingly, in consideration of the City's agreement to issue Target a temporary certificate of occupancy as soon as practical upon passing inspection after construction of the store is complete, and the City's issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy upon completion of all scope of work excepting signalization, Target agrees that it will diligently and in good faith work to obtain the Phase III traffic signal. By signing and sending this letter, Target agrees with the City to the following:
1. Target agrees to perform the obligations and make the contributions as described in this letter. 2. If, by February 28, 2009, Winchester Place LLC agrees (in whatever writings are necessary and appropriate) to the installation of a signal light facing Winchester Place, then Target will agree to pay the cost of the materials and installation work necessary for such work and materials. In addition, Target will also pay to have the signal reconfigured so that a light will face east toward the Winchester Place property. The deeding of the land to IDOT will be Winchester Place LLC's Letter Agreement between Target and City of Fairview Heights Re: Phases I, II and III of Access and Traffic Signalization at Target Project June 4, 2008 Page 3of4
responsibility and cost, except that Target is willing to pay $25,000 toward Winchester Place LLC's deeding the necessary land to IDOT. 3. If the City chooses to use eminent domain powers to take from Winchester Place LLC the property needed by IDOT to install the sensory loops that allow the east signal to operate, then Target will pay up to $150,000 toward the costs of (a) acquiring such property, (b) reconfiguration of the signal, and (c) city attorney, court, and other fees related to the eminent domain. The amounts set forth in the foregoing sentence are intended to be in lieu of, and not in addition to, the contribution described in the foregoing numbered paragraph 2. Target's contribution will be either the amounts set forth in numbered paragraph 2 of this letter, or the amounts set forth in this paragraph 3, but not both. Target believes the foregoing amount will be more than sufficient to cover such costs. The land needed from Winchester Place LLC is approximately 400 square feet. We understand that market value of the land is likely $6 to $7 per square foot, for a total of at most $2,800. Even if market value is 500% higher, the land cost would only be $14,000. The foregoing contribution will more than cover the city's cost of acquiring the land through eminent domain, plus signal costs and court costs. However, if the City begins the eminent domain process, and the cost thereof is likely to exceed $150,000, then Target and the City will meet to decide how and if to proceed. 4. If Target, the City, and IDOT decide .ta use an alternative to signal loops, which allows a signal light facing eastbut does not require land from Winchester Place, then Target and City will Pur~Ue·that alternative, provided that alternative costs less than $150,000.
If the foregoing is acceptable to the City, please note the City's acceptance and agreement below.
Again, Target appreciates the City's flexibility and help with this challenging situation.
Sincerely,
TARGET CORPORATION
James L. Tucker
Its: Regional Real Estate Manager Letter Agreement between Target and City of Fairview Heights Re: Phases I, II and III of Access and Traffic Signalization at Target Project June 4, 2008 Page 4of4
CITY OF FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
Agreement was not signed Gail Mitchell Resolution No. 3427-2008 rescinded this Its: Mayor Resolution MEMORANDUM
TO: Elected Officials
FROM: Paul A. Ellis, Director of Economic Development
DATE: May 13, 2021
SUBJECT: Economic Dev. Dept. - Director's Report
This past week (May 10-14) has been designated Economic Development Week by the International Council of Shopping Centers, Intersect Illinois, the Illinois Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and a score of other public and private agencies. Upcoming Events • RECon (digital) - May 25-26 The International Council of Shopping Centers' annual trade show for retailers, real estate brokers and communities will be entirely online this year
Now Open • Chase Bank - 6535 N. Illinois St. Now open on a pad at Fairview City Centre (former Boston Market); branch manager is Angela Parks • Legacy Christian Academy- 5100 N. Illinois St. On the campus of Edgemont Bible Church; Anita Gajewski is principal
Marketing the City With guidance from the Director and with assistance from the Director of Land Use & Development, the Fource has completed an overhaul of the economic development section of the City's website, with the new version targeted to appeal more directly to developers and real estate brokers.
a. The Director will now drive notice of the new website out to regional and national property owners, real estate brokers, and retailers via LOIS (the Location One Information System), AllianceSTL (the regional referral system), Intersect Illinois (the state referral system), and other venues • b. This month, the Director has also been working with brokers from Balke Brown Transwestern to more effectively market vacancies in Fairview Heights office space-the city has more than 1 million SF of office space with a 13% vacancy rate at present • c. Every year, this department gains a large number of its retailer and developer leads from the RECon trade show in Las Vegas; this year, the show will be entirely digital and so the new website will help promote a stronger digital image for Fairview Heights
Business Retention The Director continues to work with business owners and managers, property owners and real estate brokers to support the survival of local small businesses. 1. Economic Dev. Dept. - Director's Report (continued)
Business Retention (continued) 1. The Director continues to reach out to local retailers about the new retail and hospitality training programs offered through the CALC Institute of Technology and employee recruitment and training services provided through the Mid America Workforce Investment Board (see attached program flyer and "about" page) • 2. The Director is working with the Director of Land Use & Development and with local businesses through the Business Alliance Commission to find ways to encourage broader attention to aesthetics of centers in the City's various commercial districts, both through the use of "sticks" (i.e., stronger code enforcement) and "carrots" (i.e., recognition of improvement efforts) •
Business Creation 1. The Metro East Business Incubator (MEBI) is moving ahead full steam towards a formal kick-off event in August • 2. The Director is working with real estate brokers and investors to identify and facilitate redevelopment of underperforming commercial properties so as to make more space available for startups emerging through the MEBI •
Business Recruitment The Director continues to work with property owners and real estate brokers to find and/or facilitate retail tenants as spaces become available. For the longer term, he has been working with property owners to increase the amount of retail space available by means of division of parcels, consolidation of smaller lots and adaptive reuse of properties like the recently vacated Circle K convenience store on Lincoln Trail. Current efforts include: a. A team has been working to further Project Pantry, new development in the 72 acres across from The Fountains b. The Director has been working with brokers from two competing sites to find the best location for a national retailer c. A developer has taken the first steps to acquire and redevelop the former Smokey Bones Restaurant and return it to retail use Tourism The Director continues to meet every month with the general manages and sales managers for local hotels, motels and conference centers. At the current time, all hotels are once again open for business and occupancy rates are rising.
Paul A. Ellis Director of Economic Development
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www.mawib.com/abouUPages/default.aspx 1/1 s signs that retail is going to be OK The industry took a beating last year. Challenges remain, but here are a few indications of retailers' strength.
Published May 2021
Daphne Howland Senior Reporter
Last year was a challenge like no other for the retail industry. COVID-19 upended people's existence worldwide, threatening human life and undermining the global economy. Job and wage losses took a toll. Even those able to stay healthy and financially secure have faced disruptions to daily life, upsetting work, school and other routines.
All of this has had implications for retailers. Specialized retailers and department stores were forced to close for months while grocers and mass merchants were allowed to stay open as essential businesses. But for all of them, supply and demand were undependable last year. Meanwhile, nervous consumers have expected stores to be clean and safe or to offer e-commerce and pickup services even if they hadn't before.
Thankfully, in the U.S., the federal government came through a number of times, pumping trillions of dollars into the economy, much of it directly into consumers' pockets. Now, consumer confidence is on the rebound, well up in recent months, reaching a high in April not seen since February 2020, according to The Conference Board.
Several challenges remain, however, and they're not minor. That starts with the fact that, while there are signs it's easing in the U.S. thanks mostly to the distribution of vaccines, the pandemic isn't over. Further, the consumer remains under pressure. Despite improvement, the employment picture is cloudy, with millions of Americans still out of work, according to the ADP Research Institute, and hiring unexpectedly weak in April, according to the U.S. Labor Department. The pre-pandemic wealth gap and middle class fragility haven't eased, while pandemic-era anxiety around health and money lingers. Finally, to the extent the pandemic does recede, there is fresh competition for shoppers' dollars from services, with Morgan Stanley research finding that more than 30% of consumers have plans to spend more on travel and leisure.
Nevertheless, there are five strong indicators that retail will be okay.
1. Retail sales have risen through most of the pandemic
Except for March and April last year, when, for most of those weeks, retailers selling discretionary goods were shut in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus, retail sales in 2020, as tracked by Retail Dive, rose each month compared to 2019. In 2021, they have fairly soared year over year (as tracked by Retail Dive), even in the early months that are mostly unaffected by pandemic-related comparisons - 13% in January, 7.8% in February and 28.5% in March. That blockbuster result last month reflects the bounce from the lows a year ago when stores were closed, and what many economists are daring to call an emerging recovery for retail.
"Consumer spending in March 2021 has recovered to or exceeded spending in February 2020 - prior to the onset of the pandemic and related containment measures - in all categories except food and drink establishments," Cailin Birch, global economist at The Economist Intelligence Unit, said in a statement. "We continue to expect restaurants and bars, and other entertainment and hospitality venues, to be the slowest retail businesses to recover from the crisis. Overall, however, the March data highlighted the strength of the consumer recovery in the U.S."
The bodes well for the rest of year, provided that the pandemic truly recedes.
2. It may be a new day for clothing sales
All kinds of apparel retailers - department stores, specialty mall stores, off-price stores - watched sales plummet during the pandemic.
With employees and their children stuck at home, both for work and play, there wasn't much need for a wardrobe. Retailers scrambled to offer comfy garments and shoes and outdoor gear, the only segments that seemed to have much appeal. Clothing and accessories sales plunged nearly 90% a year ago in May.
That appears to be changing in a big way. Wells Fargo analysts recently found store traffic up, inventory lean and margins expanding.
"I have to tell you, sales are so robust, we're trending so well," Shawn Grain Carter, professor of fashion business management at Fashion Institute of Technology, said by phone. "Now of course comps against a pandemic is like a joke. However, we're accelerating and it's only going to get stronger because people have such pent-up demand. I had said around December, the consumer is two-thirds of the GDP, and if you think that they're not ready to spend money ... They are, and it's not just stimulus checks - people are just tired of being home." 3. More stores are opening than closing
Last year was rough on brick-and-mortar retail, with record numbers of store closures and a lot of bankruptcies. In some cases that took down whole fleets, as with iconic department store Lord &Taylor.
Things are looking up this year, however, with store openings now outpacing closings, according to Coresight Research. All told, U.S. retailers had plans for 3,344 new stores as of March this year, by Coresight's count, up 39.5% compared to the same point last year and above the 2,649 that Coresight says will close. That's a new trend; in recent years, closures have far surpassed openings.
The expansion reflects the financial pressure felt by the U.S. consumer, considering that these openings are dominated by discounters like Dollar General, which has plans for 1,000 new locations this year, along with Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Five Below, Big Lots and Burlington.
4. The industry's recovery is broad-based
Moody's Investors Service recently upgraded its outlook for the retail industry thanks to what is looking like a strong economy in the U.S. and the effect of expanding vaccines, both of which will help get consumers out and spending.
Those analysts now expect retailers' operating profit in the aggregate to grow a "robust" 10% to 12% this year.
While 2021 remains a year of unknowns, at least so far, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz similarly noted the boost that vaccines and a stronger economy are giving the consumer. "While there is a great deal of uncertainty about how fast and far this economy will grow in 2021, surveys show an increase in individuals being vaccinated, more willingness to receive a vaccination, increased spending intentions and comfort with resuming pre-pandemic behaviors like shopping, travel and family gatherings," Kleinhenz said in a statement. "This feel-better situation will likely translate into higher levels of household spending, especially around upcoming holidays like the Fourth of July and spending associated with back-to-work and back-to school."
5. Retailers have evolved
Most businesses and consumers are eager to get back to normal. But many retailers stand to benefit longer term from changes forced by the pandemic. Many landlords, for example, are now open to more favorable lease terms, and in some areas rents are falling.
Many shifts that retailers made themselves also hold promise beyond the pandemic. Well-managed inventory, for example, has led to fewer markdowns and wider margins; that story at Victoria's Secret may have actually arrested that brand's free-fall.
While it's not great news for the mall, several retailers have taken the opportunity to retool their footprints, with retailers as diverse as Gap and Macy's heading instead to less expensive strip centers that attract more shoppers. Many are also rethinking flagships, moving toward neighborhood-based concepts with the potential of creating more meaningful connections to customers and their communities. Neighborhood shopping areas in general have emerged as optimal locations for stores. More retailers, even smaller, local businesses, found ways to sell online and fulfill orders via delivery or pickup, investments that will likely pay off even after the pandemic is over.
"The ripple effects of the pandemic will be felt for some time and serve as a powerful illustration of the need for consumer-facing companies to be agile, resilient, and responsive to change," Oliver Wright, senior managing director and head of Accenture's global consumer goods industry group, said in a statement. "Born out of disaster and necessity comes opportunity; the pandemic has sparked a new wave of innovation." Attract and Retain High Quality Employees
Employees have a key impact on a customer's perception of your organization. This is especially true in the retail and hospitality industry. Ensure your staff is equipped to provide the best impression. CALC Institute of Technology's Retail and Hospitality programs prepare individuals to perform operations associated with a variety of retail sales, hospitality and office settings .
./ Opportunities in Retail and Hospitality are growing . ./ Qualified Employees in the Retail and Hospitality Industry are in High Demand . ./ Businesses need qualified professionals as they phase back in to normal operations.
Retail and Hospitality- Technology Objective: The Retail & Hospitality - Technology program prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Students learn skills to function in today's business environment with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheet applications, Windo\NS operating system and presentation graphics. Program helps individuals prepare for various administrative occupations in retail, hospitality and other related occupations.
Retail and Hospitality - Communications I Customer Service Objective: The Retail & Hospitality - Communications/Customer Service program helps individuals to possess skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers. Instruction includes consumer psychology, image projection, interpersonal communications, sales organization and operations, customer relations, professional standards, and applicable technical skills. Students will learn skills to function in today's business environment with emphasis on communication, customer service and career skills.
Cultivate staff loyalty by providing opportunity for employee advancement through industry training.
Contact us for additional information:
Institute of Tecll110/ogy Fairview Heights: 618-416-5366 I Alton: 618-474-0616
Retail and Hospitality students attend full-time (18 hours per week) for 4 weeks per program. Students must be a High School graduate or possess a GED (or equivalenO. Students in programs must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2. 0 ~ FAIRVIEW . EIG TS DEPARTMENT OF Crossroads of Prosperity LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Community Committee From: Andrea Riganti, Land Use and Development Director Subject: Director's Report Date: May 13, 2021
Major Department Activities. Planning and Zoning
• A Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting was held in April to consider a reduction in the minimum lot size in the R-3 Zoning District to below 10,000 square feet at 9910 North Avenue in order to allow a lot split for the parcel. This item was discussed at the Community Committee meeting on April 21, and had a first reading at the May 4 City Council meeting.
• There will be a June ZBA meeting to allow a variance from 14-7-4 for a pylon sign to be located within 1O' of the City right of way, constituting a 5' variance from the 15' requirement. The property is addressed as 833 Lincoln Highway, St. Clair County PIN 03270215024.
• There was no Plan Commission meeting in May. The June Plan Commission meeting will be conducted on June 8, 2021 to consider three items:
1 A Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a Campground and RV Park in the "C" Conservation District for 2100 Meyer Drive.
2. A 2nd Amendment to the Site Development Plan for Huck's, 1029 Lincoln Highway.
3. Zoning Text Amendment regarding fences, walls and buffers.
• Staff is working on a code revision to Article VIII - Tattoo or Body-Piercing Establishments to consider allowing permanent cosmetic body art, such as microblading. Staff will consult with the City Attorney on draft language. .
• Staff continues to provide planning and zoning assistance to realtors, residents, businesses and potential developers. This technical assistance includes preparing zoning verification letters, developing maps, analyzing the zoning code for concept feedback, reviewing permits for development code conformance, ensuring development adheres to Special Use Permit/entitlement approvals, providing guidance on Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment applications and processes, and investigating zoning code violations. • Staff continues to work with the Department of Economic Development on various projects, including business assistance programs, economic development website, Business Alliance Commission and TIF.
Code Enforcement
• Staff continues to perform hot spot, complaint driven and sweep property maintenance inspections. Attached is the most recent hot spot list.
• An invitation to bid for the demolition of 208 Elvira, a nuisance property, was issued. Two bids were received, with Shafer Excavating being the lowest and best bidder. A resolution allowing the City to execute the contract will be presented to City Council on May 18.
• Staff continues to respond to animal control calls.
• St. Clair County has resumed court and code enforcement cases are being heard by the judge.
Building Division • Staff continues to perform plan review and building related inspections.
• A new part-time employee was hired to replace an inspector promoted to fill the Assistant Building Official position, which was vacant due to a retirement.
• Major construction projects underway include single family residential infill housing, infrastructure installation at the Fountains subdivision, and Raising Cane's.
April March February January December ovember October September August Residential Occupancy Permits Issued 76 74 63 56 64 68 79 90 91 Building Permits Issued 23 9 17 32 32 37 30 38 39 Commercial Occupancy Permits Issued 5 3 2 2 2 3 5 3 2 Special Event Permits 3 3 2 0 0 3 4 1 2
Please let me know if there are questions or comments.
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Americana Circle Vacant Lots l\batement Peria 406 Anita Drivo FoliclaW No change Compllanco & VIVIA/ I L H IZ No No 613/2021 213 Candollght Drivo Compllanco :ANDLELI GH f DI Ed. F No No 61312021 1ur1no 8" In height bUl has bffn prev1oUsty cut. Win monltor 233 Candlollght Drivo Ed. F Appears vacant, grass has bffn Compllanco GARY E ADAMS No No 613/2021 recenrtycut Chateau Plaza In Progress JusUnW. ·; Vos Vos 6/3/2021 Jlar Genenl stll nol ln comp&lnc• ror lrH h Inside endow re 96 Clrclo Drive In Progress Evelyn Blly8' Justln W. II Yes Yes 6/3/2021 Hat duMd up s.ome stlll a lltDe mnsy 101 Clrclo Drlvo Compliance Scott May Justin W. Vos No 6/3/2021 Cut gra u but left high grass on R.O.W. 66 Concord Drlvo Compliance ELENA LEHI Ed. F No No N/A 5/312021 r1 .:1 ~·.:ob :.--:.ns r~U:j \'.';M ~IK~ :i r.::ot.t:e c ::c 1.. ~C..:.U~'Vuil1K T 1..;>cn btr 1e:um Crossroad Centre In Progress JustlnW. Vos Vos N/A 412612021 Jiii in need of repair, more trHh b accumWISng on property Abatomont 408 David Drivo Jamos Turn! Folicia W No 5/3/2021 No ch:mgc Poriod 208 Elvira Drive In Progross Sean King FollclaW Vos Vos 6/3/2021 r COVlD conL >roporty still in bad shape 9765 Greonrldge Hts. Rd. In Progress Vos Vos 61312021 No chango getting high/junk remains L::; Hc N I AL 60 Holland/a Dr. (Dumpstors) Sovoro PROPERTY Ed. F Yos Yos 5/3/2021 1Nr. tn l of trHh contained within enclosure, dumpster i1 ppo:us Ji4ths f\111. EJ1 cciulve mud rrom unknown source on p:uklnQ lot Abatomont Huntloigh Drivo (Borm) & Guard Shack Rich Sholler JustinW. No No Leiter !lent 5f7/2 1 Poriod 517/2021 417KlmDrivo Compllanco HISHh R LffilE FollciaW No No N/A 6/3/2021 Havo permit Acttvdy working on house 246 Lakoland Hills Drivo Compllanco Ed. F No No 6/3/2021 fi.·10 1i ccns-cd vehicles obscrvc cl In drive1::ay, no other violalions noted 14 Llndenleal Drive Compliance Ed. F No No 613/2021 Grass is recently cul, ~1 a nJ improvements have occLJJrecl. 29 Lexington Dr. In Progress FollclaW :1 Yes Ponding 6/3/2021 No change 6/312021 - 10319 Lincoln Trail In Progress Vista Socurlt JustlnW. II Vos Vos 6/3/2021 No lhow '°'court eppu1anee. OrHs a•mno high Lincoln Trail (The Dive Bar) tn Progress JusUnW. : Vos No 6/312021 Citations being sent for gr.ss --- Lowe's Compllanco Ed. F No No 5/3/2021 DEPT LOWES H Mo traffic issues noted at lime or visit Chocked this Task Status Own or Asslgnod to Lettorsont Citation Sent Court Dato Biiis/Lions Additional Notes woek r.IARTINP Tom/Felicia No change 5/3/21 208 Oulvey Drive SCHAEFER 5/3/2021 Abatomont Phillips Drivo Ed. F Yos No 5/3/2021 Poriod Tro.W1ubbt-".-h n. noted ot 80 Phll.p Dllcat d ~ d couchlfutrvture not• d ol 64 Ph:ll:p Dumpster ;u i: a 8 Pino Trail compliance Ed. F No No N/A 6/3/2021 Gun has bffn cut. no other vk>latlons noted Ed. F ctry Attorney rcv~ng reported uJo or property documents 64 Potomac Drive Compliance a JENNIFER M No No N/A 5/3/2021 Abatomonl Smokey Bonas Felicia W No No 6/3/2021 Ed sanding lottor for grass and banner Period ASTER FUMDI Nl 9961 South Road Compliance Dorian Bauo JustlnW. No No 6/3/2021 Seems lo bo In compU:mce Abatomont 9964/66 South Road Joff Stratma1 Justin W. Yos No 5/3/2021 Gr.us Is cut will send cltotlons next week ror PM ln ucs Period Abatomont St. Clair Square Ed. F No No N/A 5/3/2021 Work In progreu with ptopc1ty monogcmcnt Period ASSOCIATES PF 9126 Summit Drive L•tter sent tor high gras"""11t on ptoperty In Progross JustlnW. " Yos Yes II 6/3/2021 1416 Magdalena Ave. In Progress JustlnW. II Yes Yos II 6/3/2021 lllOW up rar court. Wll give Body Attachment ne.11 court d.lte Page 2 of 3