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McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 1.

The Staff Plat Review Committee has the power and authority to review and recommend approval of subdivision plans and plats, and site plans that meet requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

Here are the minutes as provided by McHenry County:

MCHENRY COUNTY STAFF PLAT REVIEW MINUTES

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Public Meeting Conference Room A 8:30 AM

667 Ware Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098

I. CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order at: 8:31 AM by Dennis Sandquist.

PRESENT: Colletti, Wallen, Sandquist, Moore, Levato

ABSENT: Beets

Ms. Keli Boeckmann, Mchenry Department of Health, was also present.

II. PUBLIC COMMENT

III. DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

Staff Plat Review - Public Meeting - Jan 18, 2017 8:30 AM

Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Wallen to approve the minutes of January 18, 2017.

There were some minor corrections.

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

IV. SITE PLAN REVIEW

A. Robert & Melissa Ippach - Landscape Business with Outdoor Storage - Conditional Use 16-048

Mr. Robert Ippach, owner, was present on behalf of the conditional use.

STORMWATER COMMENTS

Ms. Colletti, Chief Stormwater Engineer, stated as far as the site plan is concerned, she did not have any comments. However, if revisions to the site plan are necessary based on other comments at this meeting, a re-review may be required.

PLANNING COMMENTS

Mr. Moore, Zoning Enforcement Officer, asked about the pallets that were in an aerial photograph. He noted they are in an area that seems to be larger than is designated on the site plan. Mr. Moore said he sees activity south of the parking and mulch area, and he asked if that was storage. Mr. Moore noted the site plan is drawn to show parking that is adjacent that to east parking line, but if you continue south, there are parking of vehicles continuing in a straight line.

Mr. Moore pointed out to Mr. Ippach the location on the aerial. If the pallets remain on site plan, the screening should also be on the site plan.

Mr. Moore said the storage on the site should be indicated on the site plan. He asked Mr. Ippach if he has been in contact with the Health Department regarding composting. Mr. Ippach answered that in the past, the ZBA gave him permission to recycle their grass. Mr. Levato noted there was a different process at that time.

Mr. Levato stated the Health Department does not have Ordinances related to composting. Those are handled through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), and there may be a permit through the agency. Mr. Levato stated he will get in touch with the Health Department's Solid Waste Specialist, Connie Jensen, to do a site visit and see if any permitting or additional information is required.

Mr. Moore asked about the storage of yard waste and screening.

After discussion it was determined the site plan should be amended to identify the areas that are being used for storage or processing of the yard waste and screening.

Mr. Moore asked where maintenance is done on the vehicles. Mr. Ippach stated all the work on the trucks is done off site.

BUILDING COMMENTS

Mr. Wallen asked Mr. Ippach about the number of employees in regards to the plumbing code.

Mr. Ippach stated there are three employees inside the office, one receptionist / bookkeeper, and two estimators who leave the site most of the day and come back later and work on estimates in the office.

Mr. Wallen stated as long as the occupant load and use group remains the same, the existing building infrastructures shall be permitted to remain.

HEALTH COMMENTS

Mr. Levato, Field Staff Supervisor, noted in regards the site plan, the designated future replacement area should be labeled on the site plan. With regards to the use, he stated the septic designer planned for 10 employees at 25 gallons, which is higher than the estimated design flows we use then and now.

Mr. Levato noted that when this was originally approved, there was not a water meter, and he did not see it on the septic design. A water meter should be installed, which allows monitoring of what is going to the septic system. Mr. Wallen mentioned a water meter will require a building permit.

A motion was made by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Wallen to approve the site plan contingent upon a modified site plan that better illustrates the area of storage processing, which would include composting, if that is deemed to be the classification of what is happening at the site, and the requisite screening. Also, the addition of the replacement septic area is required to be shown on the site plan.

All members voted aye, motion passed.

V. DISCUSSION

A. Applicant Checklist

Mr. Levato asked if the applicants are returning their checklist back with their submittals. He said he receives submittal's with missing information.

Mr. Sandquist said they will work on review intake, and make sure the septic and replacement areas are shown on the submittals. He noted they will work on reviewing the intake checklist and make sure septic and replacement septic areas are shown. Mr. Moore will work with Ms. Scharlow, who receives the submittal's, to make the appropriate changes.

VI. MEMBER'S COMMENTS

Ms. Colletti, asked if the applicant's changes, which are derived from this meeting, get completed before going on the ZBA meeting.

It was noted they do, and if they are not received before the ZBA meeting, there is no vote because they do not have an approved site plan.

Ms. Colletti mentioned she would like a process where the Staff Plat Committee is notified if the site plan is completed or not based on the Committee's comments.

After discussion, the Committee agreed there should be an agenda item added called Unfinished Business. This will be a record of past site plans that were approved with conditions before going on to the ZBA.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Ms. Colletti, seconded by Mr. Moore to adjourn. All members voted aye, motion passed.

The meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.