City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met May 22.
Here is the agenda provided by the Committee:
Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee (Monday, May 22, 2017)
Generated by Eileen Franz on Wednesday, May 24, 2017
1. Call to Order
Committee Members Present: Michael Honquest, Chairman; Noel Talluto, Vice Chair, Mark A. Mulliner Alderman 7th Ward
Elected Officials Present: Mayor Morley, Alderman Bram
Committee Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: Jim Grabowski (part of meeting), Eileen Franz, Than Werner, City Attorney Storino, City Attorney Acker
Others Present: Jay McNichols, Ben Silver, Gray Megan, John Quigley, Eileen Oesser, Teresa McArthy, Alyssa Herman, Marty Burke, Maggie Noon
2. Public Comments
Ben Silver commented on the process and the concerns that the neighbor have brought forward for the Elmhurst Extended Care case. He stated that the question to be answered is whether the conditional use permit standards have been met.
Jay McNichols referenced a letter from the applicant. He commented that the applicant has stated they have no alternatives but have been able to make changes to the project throughout the process. He also referenced a letter from the Michael Roth, the attorney the neighbors consulted. McNichols also commented on the capacity and short vs. long term stays at the facility.
Eileen Oesser stated that she is opposed to the expansion. There are innacuracies in the Petitioner’s information. She also commented on Medicare policies and requirements as to how they relate to the case.
Teresa McArthy reiterated that the neigbors have done their due diligence and they applicant has not provided proof that they meet the standards.
3. Business Before the Committee
A. Case 17 ZBA 03 DuPage Medical Group Variation
Assistant Zoning Administrator Franz provided an overview of the request. Vice-Chair Talluto asked about the 10/1000 parking requirement for this type of use and whether it should be reviewed. Zoning Administrator Werner explained how the City came to require 10/1000 for physical fitness and physical therapy facilities. The Committee came to a consensus to move the request forward to the next City Council meeting on the consent agenda with a favorable report.
Closed Session: B. Executive Session for the purpose of discussing: Pending /Probable Litigation pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11)
4. Other BusinessChairman Honquest stated that he would like to review the format of the Committee reports at an upcoming meeting. He suggested including an executive summary at the beginning of reports. Vice-Chair Talluto suggested looking at an example from the Finance Committee to make sure monetary and budget information is included. Alderman Bram suggested that an edit to Chapter 2 may be necessary.
5. Adjournment
Chairman Honquest adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. to go into Executive Session.
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