McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Aug. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order

Mayor Haleblian called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Mayor Haig Haleblian, Councilmembers Ellen Brady, Cathy Ferguson, Cameron Hubbard, Mandy Montford and Ian Philpot were present. Councilmember Brett Hopkins was absent. City Clerk Nick Kachiroubas was present.

Also present were Deputy City Manager Eric Helm, Assistant to the City Manager Nick Hammonds, Director of Public Works and Engineering Mike Magnuson, Director of Community Development Kathryn Cowlin, Fire Rescue Chief Paul DeRaedt, and Chief of Police James Black. City Attorney John Cowlin was also present. Special Legal Counsel David Pardys was also present via teleconference.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Haleblian led the City Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. Councilwoman Montford seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Accounts Payable

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $2,871,253.97. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Public Presentation

Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone in the public would like to speak. Sergeant Sal Carbajal of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and a representative from the Crystal Lake recruiting office thanked the Mayor and City Council for participating in the Blue Star Banner Program. They explained the pride it gives families when they see their family member's name on a banner.

Sgt. Carbajal presented the Mayor and City Council with an award for their efforts as part of the Blue Star Banner Program, stating Crystal Lake is setting a great example for other communities to follow.

Mayor Haleblian thanked them for the award and closed the Public Presentation portion of the meeting.

Mayor's Report . . Mayor Haleblian recognized members of the Crystal Lake Police Department for their efforts. m solving the AJ Freund case in 2019. Police Chief James Black said the Department's Detective Division was recognized by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILCAP) in 2019, but due to the pandemic, was not able to be formally honored. Members of the Department will be recognized on Friday, August 20, 2021.

Mayor Haleblian thanked the members of the Department, and asked Chief Black to share this with the Department.

City Council Reports

None.

Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda including Items 9a, 9b, and 9c, adding Items 10, 11and12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 19. Councilman Philpot seconded the motion.

Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone wished to speak on the Consent Agenda. No one wished to speak.

On roll call, Mayor Haleblian and Councilmembers Brady, Hubbard, Philpot and Montford voted yes. Councilwoman Ferguson voted no on Item 9c only. Motion passed.

9a. Moved to take no action regarding the County Zoning Request at 9606 Cary Road.

9b. Referred the petitioner's request to the August 18, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for zoning consideration and to the September 7, 2021, City Council meeting for the annexation public hearing.

9c. Adopted a Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $48,500.00, for annual NP DES permit fees under protest.

10. Approved the issuance of a Class 19 Temporary Liquor License to The Service League of Crystal Lake for the "Rocks the Beach" Event on September 10, 2021.

11. Adopted an Ordinance increasing the number of Class 3 liquor licenses from the currently permitted 5 licenses to 6 licenses, in order to allow for the issuance of a new Class 3 liquor license to Little Rice LLC, d/bla Little Rice, located at 1024 McHenry Avenue, Units G & H

12. Adopted an Ordinance increasing the number of Class 25 liquor licenses from the currently permitted 7 licenses to 8 licenses, in order to allow for the issuance of a new Class 25 liquor license to 52 Brink Street LLC, dlbla Cantina 52, located at 52 N Brink Street.

13. Adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 329-5 of the City Code, regarding Liquor.

Approved the British Invasion Weekend Special Event at 6 E. Crystal Lake Avenue and partial street closure of Grant Street between Crystal Lake Avenue and Brink Street on September 3, 2021 through September 5, 2021 pursuant to the recommended conditions.

14. Approved the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club's application for~ Fee Waiver ?f the P~l~ce Department chargeback fees (estimated at $8,042.50) relating to the Indian Uprzszng Special Event that was held August 6 through August 8, 2021.

15. Approved the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) recommendation and adopted an Ordinance granting a variation for the front stoop and stairs to encroach into the front yard setback at 175 Rosedale Avenue.

17. Approved the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) recommendation and adopted an Ordinance amending the Final P UD allowing exterior changes and an additional sign variation to 773.19 square feet for Walmart at 1205 S. Route 31.

18. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of equipment from Crystal Lake Area Crime Stoppers Program, Inc. valued at $16,426.50, per City Code Chapter 102.

19. Adopted a Resolution approving Master Agreements for State and locally maintained traffic sigrzals on State Highways.

Mayor Haleblian explained the City's regulations regarding the sale of alcohol to minors, and the consequences for violations of the City Ordinances to the owners of Little Rice and Cantina 52. He also explained the City's IMPACT program and wished them the best of luck with their businesses.

16. 93 Elmhurst Street, Stanish - Variation from Article 3 Section 3-200 from the minimum 13,400 square-foot lot area to allow 8,686 square feet, a variation of 4,714 square feet and from the minimum 80-foot lot width to allow 46.5 feet, a variation of 33.5 feet to allow a three-unit residential structure to continue operation

CommlUlity Development Director Kathryn Cowlin provided an overview of the variations for the Mayor and City Council. She said there is an existing structure at the location that has the look and feel of a single-family home, but is a multi-unit building. The variations would allow the existing use to continue if there were a fire or if the structure needed to be rebuilt for another reason.

Jeff Stanish, the petitioner, said the property has been an existing three-unit structure as far back as he could find in property records. He said he was happy to answer any questions.

Mayor Haleblian asked the petitioner if he knew when the unit was converted to three units. Mr. Stanish said no, but the zoning in the area allows for up to four-unit structures.

Mayor Haleblian asked if there was anyone in the public who would like to comment. No one wished to speak.

Councilman Philpot thanked the petitioner for coming to the City Council. He said he did not have an issue with the structure continuing to be used as a three-unit building, but if it were damaged by more that 50 percent and needed to be rebuilt, he would want it to conform to the ordinance (two-unit structure) considering the size of the property that it is on.

Councilwoman Montford asked Councilman Philpot if he would be in favor of denying the request. Councilman Philpot stated he would be.

Councilwoman Brady applauded the petitioner for coming to the City Council, saying there are other similar structures in the City. She said she supports the petitioner's variation request, and would like to see other properties be brought into conformity.

Mr. Stanish thanked Councilwoman Brady.

Councilwoman Ferguson thanked the petitioner for his honesty and said she does not have an issue with the request.

Councilmembers Hubbard and Montford agreed.

Mayor Haleblian also thanked the petitioner and did not have an issue with the request.

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) recommendation and to adopt an Ordinance granting variations from the required minimum lot area and lot width for a three-unit residence at 93 Elmhurst Street. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes.

Council Inquiries and Requests

None.

Adjourn

There being no further business, Councilwoman Brady moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

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