City of Wood Dale Committee of the Whole met Nov. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Date: November 14, 2019
Present: Ald. Catalano, Jakab (7:48p.m.), Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley & Woods
Absent: Ald. Messina and R. Wesley
Also Present: Mayor Pulice, City Manager Mermuys, Treasurer Porch, City Manager Mermuys, Police Chief Vesta, A. Lange, B. Wilson, E. Cage, B. Garelli
Meeting Convened at: 7:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes of the October 24, 2019 meeting were approved as presented
REPORT & RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL OF A TIF FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED BRYN MAWR ST RECONSTRUCTION, ANNEXATION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF 800 N. Route 83, SUBJECT TO CITY ATTORNEY & TIF CONSULTANT FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL
DISCUSSION:
Ed Cage reported this project is for 20 acres to be annexed into the city and there will be a Public Hearing at next week’s City Council Meeting. The developer has addressed a number of the resident’s concerns including removing the third access point. The proposed end user and developer are requesting a street being built from Bryn Mawr through to Edgewood, which would require meeting City standards. These two properties are requesting financial assistance to put in the street, which the City would normally do. Cost estimate for a street is $1.2 million dollars and they are asking for $1.1 or less. If work comes in for less, it would be for that lesser amount. The proposal is for the developer to pay the City for the permit fees and it would be rebated to them at a later date. The subject property is not in the TIF area, but the areas next to it are. Ald. Susmarski asked about the traffic flow coming into a blind corner and suggested widening the entrance at north end rather than creating a blind curve. Mr. Cage stated the engineers will review it and they will not create something that is a problem.
Ald. Catalano asked if all safety concerns of residents were addressed; Mr. Cage assured him the developer did listen and address those items.
Mr. Cage stated this is a request for an incentive, and that the street reconstruction is a benefit to the area connecting Busse to Edgewood. It allows other options for traffic entering and exiting the industrial park, and allows redevelopment of other nearby properties owned by Nippon Express.
Ald. E. Wesley asked for clarification of permit issues and if the City has done this for any other developers. Mr. Cage stated there was a similar arrangement for Memory Care.
VOTE:
Ald. E. Wesley made a motion, seconded by Ald. Susmarski, to approve a TIF Funding Agreement for the Proposed Bryn Mawr Street Reconstruction, Annexation and Redevelopment of 800 N. Route 83, Subject to City Attorney & TIF Consultant Final Review and Approval the. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Ald. Catalano, Jakab, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley & Woods
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Motion: Carried
REPORT:
APPROVAL OF A TEXT AMENDMENT, SPECIAL USE AND MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE UDO FOR CASE NO. 2019-CDC-12 FOR AN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY TO BE LOCATED AT 273 E IRVING PARK RD, SUITE B WITHIN THE TCB ZONING DISTRICT
DISCUSSION:
Ald. Susmarski asked Chief Vesta about parking along Catalpa still being an issue. He had concerns about cars from the apartment complex using the business parking spots for their overflow. Chief Vesta agreed to follow-up on the parking situation.
VOTE:
Alderman Jakab made a motion, seconded by Ald. Woods, to approve a Text Amendment, Special Use and Major Site Plan Review for the UDO for Case No. 2019-CDC-12, for an Employment Agency to be Located at 273 E. Irving Park Road, Suite B within the TCB Zoning District. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results:
Ayes: Ald. Catalano, Jakab, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley & Woods
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Motion: Carried
REPORT & RECOMMENDATION:
AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN IGA BETWEEN CITY OF WOOD DALE AND DUPAGE COUNTY FOR BIKE TRAIL MAINTENANCE OF SALT CREEK GREENWAY RECREATION TRAIL (MITTEL DR TO SCHOOL ST SECTION) LOCATED AT 650 AND 750 N WOOD DALE RD
DISCUSSION:
None
VOTE:
Ald. Jakab made a motion, seconded by Ald. Susmarski, to authorize the Execution of an IGA between the City and DuPage County for the Bike Trail Maintenance of the Salt Creek Greenway Recreation Trail (Mittel Drive to School Street Section) Located at 650 and 750 North Wood Dale Road. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results:
Ayes: Ald. Catalano, Jakab, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley & Woods
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Motion: Carried
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED AT FUTURE MEETINGS:
• UDO Teska – December 12, 2019
• Recreational Marijuana – December 12, 2019
• Video of Welcome to Wood Dale needs updating
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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