Village of Algonquin Planning and Zoning Commission met July 18
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Village President Debby Sosine, called the meeting to order at 7:52 P.M. with Deputy Village Clerk, Michelle Weber, calling the roll.
Trustees Present: Jerry Glogowski, Maggie Auger, Laura Brehmer, Bob Smith, and Village President Debby Sosine
Absent: John Spella, Brian Dianis
Commission Members Present: Jim Patrician, Andrew Neuhalfen, Paul Sturznickel, Brian Rasek, and Patricia Szpekowski
Absent: Linda Laipert
Staff in Attendance: Tim Schloneger, Village Manager; Jason Shallcross, Community Development Director; Natalie Zine, Community Development Deputy Director; Michelle Weber, Deputy Village Clerk, and Kelly Cahill, Village Attorney.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
None
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Mr. Schallcross introduced consultants Trisha Parks and Brandon Nolin of Houseal Levigne. The consultants presented recent public input and various data and information from the following topics:
• Existing Conditions (Demographics, Market Profile, Past Studies and Reports, Existing Land Use, Natural Environment, Transportation and Mobility)
• Public Outreach Through Workshops and Interview Key Considerations:
o East Algonquin & East Algonquin Rd Corridor
o Old Town Algonquin
o Transportation
o Retail Options
o Parks, Trails and the Fox River
• Existing Land Use and Development Key Considerations:
o Many opportunities for growth are on the west side of the Village
o Need for balance between the east and west side of Village
o Desire for continued investment in Old Town
• Transportations and Mobility Key Considerations:
o Approximately 89% of Algonquin can be considered to have low transit availability (CMAP)
o Roadway network provided efficient access to regional highways
o Traffic volumes and congestions frequently cited during outreach
o Trails and regional trail access are assets of the community
• Community Facilities & Services Key Considerations:
o Perception of divide between east and west side, highlighted by high school attendance boundaries
o 45% of residential parcels within 10-minute walk of a playground
o Village has capacity to meet its current and future water needs
o Fire, police, and library services are strengths of the community
• Natural Environment Key Considerations:
o Fox River is an asset to the community
o Increase in concern about regional water supply
o Good access to open space throughout the region
Through out the presentation, there were various comments and concerns raised by Board and Commission members including:
• Resident response rates, how can this be increased;
• How does Algonquin compare with like communities;
• Is it possible to mesh the Village’s annual survey results with the data that is gathered in their survey
Mr. Nolin then described the next steps:
July - Finalize Existing Conditions Memo and the Community Visioning Workshop (July 25, 2023) Forthcoming – Vision Statements and Guiding Principals and Key Recommendations Memo
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved by Glogowski, seconded by Smith, to adjourn the Special Village Board Meeting
Voice vote; all voting aye
It was moved by Patrician, seconded by Kennealy, to adjourn the Special Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Voice vote; all voting aye
The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 PM.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1690993054_12819.pdf
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