McHenry County Planning, Environment & Development Committee met Feb. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at: 8:30 AM by Larry W Smith.
PRESENT: Smith, Aavang, Gottemoller, Meshes, Schofield, Schwartz, Yensen
ABSENT:
Also present: Peter Austin, County Administrator; Scott Hartman, Deputy County Administrator; Adam Wallen, Director of Planning & Development; Joanna Colletti, Water Resource Manager/Stormwater Chief Engineer; Renee Hanlon (remote), Planning Manager/Zoning Enforcement Officer; Patricia Nomm, Director of Environment Health; Kelsey Pudlock, CMAP, Jason Navota, CMAP.
2. MINUTES APPROVAL
1. Planning, Environment & Development - Public Meeting - Jan 10, 2022 8:30 AM
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Paula Yensen SECONDER: Jeffrey Schwartz AYES: Smith, Aavang, Gottemoller, Meshes, Schofield, Schwartz, Yensen |
Nancy Schietzely, of Crystal Lake IL, regarding the Fox River Corridor Plan.
4. MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Larry Smith stated there are twelve applicants for nine positions coming up on the agenda, he stated it is great that they have so much enthusiasm, all the applicants are well qualified so it will be quite difficult to determine the nine. He suggests going through and selecting the nine then putting together a resolution for those individuals who are selected.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions
1. Resolution Adopting the Fox River Corridor Plan (Economic and Workforce Development), (Environmental Sustainability)
Kelsey Pudlock, with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, joined the committee remotely to discuss the resolution.
| RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller SECONDER: Carolyn Schofield AYES: Smith, Aavang, Gottemoller, Meshes, Schofield, Schwartz, Yensen |
Joanna Colletti, Water Resources Manager / Stormwater Chief Eng., joined the committee to discuss the resolution.
Ms. Meshes wanted to confirm her understanding of the resolution, stating the contractor built a structure that was legal but then the homeowner built a roof to it that was not legal.
Chair Smith inquired if what is currently there up to code, Ms. Colletti stated it is permittable.
Ms. Schofield stated that it is only a penalty fee that they would be waiving, and if people are willing to work with the County to find a solution when the issue was not intentional, she does not have a problem waiving the penalty fee.
| RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carolyn Schofield SECONDER: Paula Yensen AYES: Smith, Aavang, Gottemoller, Meshes, Schofield, Schwartz, Yensen |
Ms. Meshes inquired if this was the lowest bidder and if the company is trustworthy. Chair Smith confirmed there were three responsible bids and this was the lowest.
After the vote of the resolution, Chair Smith stated there was a request to move to Old Business before conducting the interviews, with no objections Chair Smith moved down to item 7 on the agenda.
| RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Theresa Meshes SECONDER: Michele Aavang AYES: Smith, Aavang, Gottemoller, Meshes, Schofield, Schwartz, Yensen |
1. 9:00 - Maggie Van Vossen - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Maggie Van Vossen for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Ms. Van Vossen meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
2. 9:10 - Randall Zaleski - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Randall Zaleski for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Mr. Zaleski meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
3. 9:20 - Nancy Glissman - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Nancy Glissman for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Ms. Glissman meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
4. 9:30 - Taylor Johnson - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Taylor Johnson for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Ms. Johnson meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
5. 9:40 - Thomas Burney - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Thomas Burney for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Mr. Burney meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
6. 9:50 - Charles Eldredge - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Charles Eldredge for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Mr. Eldredge meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
7. 10:00 - Michelle Thimios - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Michelle Thimios for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Ms. Thimios meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
8. 10:10 - Mary Donner - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Mary Donner for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Ms. Donner meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
9. 10:20 - Mary McCann - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Mary McCann for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Ms. McCann meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
10. 10:30 - Jessica Beverly - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Jessica Beverly for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Ms. Beverly meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
11. 10:40 - Cathy Cagle - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Cathy Cagle for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Ms. Cagle meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
12. 10:50 - Patricia Grant - Regional Planning Commission
Committee members introduced themselves and interviewed Patricia Grant for consideration for appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. It was noted that Ms. Grant meets the requirements as a member for the Regional Planning Commission.
13. Deliberation and Selection of up to Nine Candidates for Recommendation to the County Board Chairman for the Regional Planning Commission with a Term to Begin on December 2, 2021, and Expire on December 1, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Gottemoller, seconded by Mr. Schwartz, to recommend the following appointments for consideration as members of the Regional Planning Commission for a term to begin on December 2, 2021 and expire on December 1, 2024.
1. Mary McCann
2. Mary Donner
3. Patricia Grant
4. Charles Eldredge
5. Thomas Burney
6. Michelle Thimios
7. Taylor Johnson
8. Randall Zaleski
9. Nancy Glissman
After the Deliberation and Selection of up to Nine Candidates for the Regional Planning Commission, Chair Smith moved forward on the agenda to item 8 for Reports.
6. PRESENTATION
None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
1. Solid Waste Franchise Renewal Summary
Patti Nomm, Director of Environmental Health, joined the committee to discuss the Solid Waste Franchise Renewal Summary.
Ms. Nomm stated she submitted the proposals out to all the residents that were impacted by the Franchise Renewal, that was over seven-hundred and they received one comment back which is included in the packet. She stated she thought the committee would want to review that before it goes forward, since the Ordinance will be on the February County Board agenda. Chair Smith stated one out of seven-hundred responded, he inquired if that was positive or negative. Ms. Nomm stated they appreciate the vendor but they would like to make their own choices, and that is the number one objection that they find with the Franchise.
| RESULT: PRESENTED |
Mr. Gottemoller led the Planning, Environment & Development Committee Description for Board Rules.
He stated that the Administrative Services Committee has been going through the Board Rules, and one thing they did was review every chapter of the committee definition. He stated if the Planning, Environment & Development committee has a change in what their rules should look like that is what is requested of each committee, he did mention that it won't get to the County Board until around summer so each committee has time but they do want to be sure that they look at their own definitions to make certain they stay current and active. Chair Smith stated that is something each member can do on their own, rather than having a large committee discussion, he suggests everyone review the rules and if they have any ideas to bring them forth at the County Board. Mr. Gottemoller stated for example the Public Health & Community Services Committee no longer oversees the operations of Valley Hi due to the addition of the new committee, so it was removed, the idea is to go through and correct any items that do not belong in each committee's definition to maintain accuracy.
After a brief discussion on the Planning, Environment & Development Committee Description for Board Rules, Chair Smith moved back up on the agenda to item 5.B to begin conducting the interviews.
| RESULT: PRESENTED |
1. ZBA and Hearing Officer Reports
1. Zoning applications going before the County Board on February 15, 2022
Adam Wallen, Director of Planning and Development, joined the committee to discuss the report.
Mr. Wallen stated there are two that are straight forward, the first Popocich which is A1 zoning and they are seeking conditional use for a landscape business and outdoor storage. He stated it is located on Route 120 in McHenry, mailing address is about a three acre parcel, during the ZBA there was a six to one vote and there was noted opposition from the subdivision but there was no participation from the subdivision at the meeting. He stated the second one is Johnson Property which is a farm and they are putting up a free standing sign with a variation request for the height and overall surface area. The ordinance allows for 25 feet in height and 60 square feet, they are requesting 29 feet in height and 90 square feet on Route 14 and Oak Grove Road just south of Harvard.
| RESULT: PRESENTED |
Mr. Schwartz stated a few Board members in district 4 got a letter regarding the non dedicated roads, he stated that the County sent out notices to all the subdivision inquiring if they would like to be included in the non dedicated roads, the response was neither yes or no rather they indicated they had questions regarding the matter. Mr. Schwartz stated the subdivision was apparently unaware that they were not included in the process but assumed they were due to asking questions.
Dr. Yensen stated she was on that committee when Anna May Miller was Chair and they dealt with the non dedicated roads which was a large issue. She stated to her that is a transportation public policy issue that was dealt with at MCDOT.
Chair Smith recommended if there is someone from district 4 on the transportation committee, they should take it to that committee, and have a discussion on the matter.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION (AS NECESSARY)
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Schwartz made a motion, seconded by Ms. Yensen, to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 p.m. The motion passed on a voice vote of all members present voting aye. -TCMcKinnon
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