City of Highland Park City Council met January 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call To Order:
At 7:39 pm, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Interim Police Chief Fleischhauer, Community Development Director Fontane, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Fire Chief Pease, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Human Resources Manager Taub, Deputy City Clerk Palbitska
Also Present: Corporation Counsel Elrod
Pledge Of Allegiance
Approval Of Minutes:
1.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on December 11, 2017
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on December 11, 2017, as amended. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted As Amended [Unanimous]
Mover: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Seconder: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Approval Of Warrant List:
1. Approval of Warrant List from November 30, 2017 to December 28, 2017.
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve the warrant list. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Seconder: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Report Of Mayor:
A. Appointments
1. Appointment to Vice Chair of the Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission
Mayor Rotering appointed Ramona H. Choos to the position of Vice Chair of the Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission from 1/9/2018 to 12/31/2019.
2. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Housing Commission
Mayor Rotering appointed Marsha Bernstein to the Housing Commission from 1/9/2018 to 12/31/2021.
3. Class of 2019 Student Commissioner Appointments
Mayor Rotering congratulated and welcomed the following high school students to the City's various boards and commissions with a term thru June 2019:
Business and Economic Development Commission
Adam Kalman
Alexander Zlotnick
Cultural Arts Commission
Chloe Shemano-Krupp
Elliot Starkman
Historic Preservation Commission
Timothy Steves
Housing Commission
Elizabeth Goldin
Human Relations Commission
A.J. Holzer
Peter Vena-Pederen
Library Board of Trustees
Adam Kramer
Natural Resources Commission
Shon Manov
Plan and Design Commission
Natalie Laky
Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission
Steven Feldman
Sister Cities Foundation
Nicole Hara
Emily Mia Yastrow
Transportation Commission
Ashley Lew
Zoning Board of Appeals
Jonah Hoyt
B. Proclamations
There were none.
C. Other business
1. Warming Centers
Mayor Rotering provided information on the importance of checking on neighbors and the elderly. She provided information on the City's warming centers and that individuals should contact the Police Department non- emergency number, 847.432.7730 to request a well-being check.
2. Thank you to Public Works
Mayor Rotering acknowledged Public Works Director Kanapareddy and the entire Public Works staff for their tireless efforts and commitment to repairing water main breaks throughout the day and night in frigid, sub-zero temperatures and for their snow and ice removal operations.
3. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Mayor Rotering provided information on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and recognized the efforts of the City's Human Relations Commission, and the Park District of Highland Park and all other members of the community who help coordinate this day of service.
4. Congratulations to Highland Park's Jason Brown
Mayor Rotering congratulated Highland Park's own Jason Brown for being selected as an alternate to represent Team USA Men's Figure Skating at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea.
5. Congratulations to Highland Park's Rachel Brosnahan
Mayor Rotering congratulated Highland Park's own Rachel Brosnahan for winning a Golden Globe award for best actress for her role as Miriam Maisel in Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel".
Business From The Public (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda) There was none
Scheduled Business
Items For Omnibus Vote Consideration:
Mayor Rotering requested to remove item #1 from omnibus vote consideration.
Councilman Blumberg requested to remove item #7 from omnibus vote consideration.
Councilman Knobel requested to remove item #10 from omnibus vote consideration.
Councilman Holleman moved to approve items 2-6, 8-9 and 11-12 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Michelle Holleman, Councilman
Seconder: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Administration-
2. Adoption of a Resolution (R1-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Family Service to Provide an Employee Assistance Program for the Period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018”.
3. Adoption of a Resolution (R2-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Family Service of Lake County to Provide Senior Services Consulting for the Period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018”.
Public Works-
4. Adoption of an Ordinance (O01-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance to Approve the Jurisdictional Transfer of the Section of Deerfield Road from the East Abutment of the East Skokie Ditch Bridge to the Western Corporate Limits to Lake County”.
5. Adoption of a Resolution (R3-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Annual HVAC Maintenance Contract with Ireland Heating & Air Conditioning Co of Lake Forest, Illinois; and M.G. Mechanical Service Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois”.
Community Development-
6. Adoption of a Resolution (R4-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Sale of the Ravinia Housing Association Parking Lot at 735-736 Pleasant Ave”.
8. Adoption of an Ordinance (O02-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018 Regarding Master Plan Update”.
9. Adoption of an Ordinance (O03-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance
Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018 Regarding Local Historic District Sign Project”.
Public Safety-
11. Adoption of a Resolution (R5-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution
Approving an Agreement with Quicket Solutions, Inc of Champaign, Illinois to Provide an Electronic Ticketing Software Solution”.
12. Adoption of a Resolution (R6-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Township High School District No. 113 for Provision of a School Resource Officer”.
Items Removed From Omnibus Vote Consideration:
1. Adoption of a Resolution (R7-2018) titled, “A Resolution Establishing a Sexual Harassment Policy”.
Mayor Rotering explained that the City has a robust Sexual Harassment Police and requested City Manager Neukirch explain the updates and amendments made to the current policy.
City Manager Neukirch provided information on the updates made to the current policy.
Councilman Kaufman spoke about the importance of a thorough Sexual Harassment Policy.
Corporation Counsel Elrod noted that there were some amendments provided by Councilman Kaufman.
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve item #1, as amended. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted As Amended [Unanimous]
Mover: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Seconder: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
7. Approval of a Referral to the Zoning Board of Appeals of Variation Requests Related to Section 150.703 of the Zoning Code Regarding Height and Floor Area Ratio, for 226 N. Deere Park Drive E
Councilman Blumberg and Corporation Counsel Elrod discussed options the Council has that include not referring the variation to the Zoning Board of Appeals ("ZBA") and the request will fail; it can be referred to the ZBA for a recommendation and then the Council can act upon that recommendation; or it can be referred to the ZBA for a final decision.
Councilman Blumberg asked for confirmation that relief is being requested for height and floor area ratio on a site that has a certain amount of incline and is affected by the steep slope zone.
Councilman Holleman stated that the Council is not voting on the variation but whether the Council will refer it back to the ZBA for full evaluation. She explained that the Council should not put itself in the position of approving or not approving the variation when the ZBA has not reviewed the request fully.
Mayor Rotering explained that the Council does have the option to not allow the variation and provided information as to the direction Councilman Blumberg is attempting to understand.
Councilman Blumberg and Community Development Director Fontane discussed the variation request for height relief and floor area ratio.
Councilman Holleman was in favor of referring the request to the ZBA for review and allowing the requester to present information to the ZBA.
Councilwoman Stone stated that the Council has reviewed requests for height relief but asked if floor area ratios have been reviewed by the Council.
Corporation Counsel Elrod explained that it is allowed and that Community Development Director Fontane has indicated that the Council has reviewed that type of request in the past.
Councilman Stolberg and Corporation Counsel Elrod confirmed that the request can be referred to the ZBA for final authority or it can be referred to the ZBA for recommendations to then have the Council have final authority on the request.
Councilman Stolberg was in favor of not referring the variation request to the ZBA.
Councilman Holleman stated that it could be referred to the ZBA for final disposition.
Councilman Stolberg explained the authority the ZBA has regarding self-imposed hardship.
Councilman Kaufman was in favor of referring the request to the ZBA for their review and having the request come back before the Council for final decision.
Councilman Blumberg explained that the Council has been provided all of the information that would be provided to the ZBA, outside of live testimony from the neighbors, and would be in favor of referring the request to the ZBA for recommendation and final authority given to the Council.
Councilman Blumberg moved to refer the variation request to the ZBA for recommendation and final approval authority given to the Council. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed.
Result: Adopted [4 To 3]
Mover: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Seconder: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Kaufman, Blumberg, Holleman
Nays: Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Knobel
10. Adoption of a Resolution (R8-2018) titled, “A Resolution Approving a Transferee Assumption Agreement with Hidden Oak Venture LLC and DRH Cambridge Homes Inc.”.
Councilman Knobel asked for consideration that the buyer notify the neighbors and provide contact information on signage so neighbors know who they can call. She asked for clarification from staff that the buyer will adhere to the plans approved by the Council unless they seek City approval and the neighbors would be notified of that change.
Corporation Counsel Elrod explained that it was a standard part of the Transferee Assumption Agreement that the buyer would need to seek approval for any changes being requested to the already approved plans. He asked Councilman Knobel if the neighbor notification should be drafted into the agreement or have it be part of the motion approving the Transferee Assumption Agreement.
Councilman Knobel stated that the neighbor notification would be part of the motion approving the agreement.
City Manager Neukirch indicated that City staff can follow up with the buyer and make the notification a condition set forth by the Council. She further stated that the buyer has reviewed the approved plans and they understand the need to go through the formal process for any change to the approved development.
Corporation Counsel Elrod asked if the adjacent neighbors should be notified or if the noticed neighbors that received a previous notice be notified of the change of owner.
City Manager Neukirch suggested the Public Hearing notice list.
Corporation Counsel Elrod suggested the most robust list the City has maintained.
Councilman Knobel moved to approve item #10, directing the buyer that the neighbors be notified to the fullest extent. Councilman Holleman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
Seconder: Michelle Holleman, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Other Business (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
Administration:
13. Consideration of a Purchase & Sale Agreement for 1850 Green Bay Road, Property
Known as The Karger Center – For Discussion Purposes Only
Councilman Blumberg recused himself from the meeting due to his wife serving on the Board of Directors for the Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care who currently leases space in the Karger Center and also has an interest in the development of the property.
Councilman Blumberg exited the meeting at 8:06 PM.
City Manager Neukirch discussed the project and explained the process taken to choose Albion Jacobs Highland Park, LLC as the preferred developer of the Karger Center property.
Cal Bernstein, attorney for the Albion Jacobs Highland Park, LLC developers, introduced the project and the team.
Keith Jacobs, President of Jacobs Companies, Andrew Yule, Vice President of Development at Albion Residential, Ray Hortzern, HPA, and Mr. Bernstein discussed the proposed development to the Karger Center Property.
Mayor Rotering requested information on timing and next steps.
Corporation Counsel Elrod explained that he has been working with the attorneys for the project on a purchase contract and a draft contract has been prepared for the Council's review. He explained the Council's role in the review and approval of the contract and the substance within the contract. He stated that the contract was in relatively final form but there are a few details that are being worked on. He explained that it is the decision of the Council to determine if the City should sell the property to the preferred developer and if they would like to sell it pursuant to the terms of the purchase and sale agreement. If the Council were to move forward, direction can be provided that Holland and Knight can finalize the agreement and it can be on the agenda before the Council as early as the second meeting in January.
Corporation Counsel Elrod and City Manager Neukirch summarized the general terms of the agreement.
Mary Seyfarth, Highland Park resident, requested information on how the community will be able to access Sunset Park from Green Bay Road.
Vice President Yule explained that connectivity will be provided to Sunset Park.
Mayor Rotering explained that the topic of connectivity was a high priority for the Council and those types of questions will be part of the public planning process.
Councilman Stolberg moved to direct Corporation Counsel to finalize the purchase and sale agreement and have it prepared for the Council's January 22 meeting. Councilman Knobel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Passed [Unanimous]
Mover: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
Seconder: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel, Holleman
Recused: Councilman Blumberg
Councilman Blumberg entered the meeting at 8:33 pm.
Community Development:
14. “An Ordinance Amending Chapters 24, 33, and 170 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," as Amended, Concerning Historic Preservation”.
Mayor Rotering and City Manager Neukirch discussed concerns related to the late notice of some of the proposed amendments provided to the Council.
Community Development Director Fontane presented information on the amendments being proposed to Chapters 24, 33 and 170 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968."
Mayor Rotering and Community Development Director Fontane discussed the update to Chapter 24 in regards to the use and definition of 'integrity'. They discussed the requirement, enforcement, measurability and resources available for the marketing of a property.
The Mayor, City Manager Neukirch and Community Development Director Fontane discussed the importance of education that needs to be performed by the Historical Preservation Commission ("HPC").
Mayor Rotering and Councilman Holleman discussed the use of the term integrity and the need for a demolition delay if the Code were to be amended to not include involuntary landmarking.
Councilman Knobel discussed the demolition delay and the need to be proactive in the approach to educate homeowners. She stated that she was in favor of repealing the involuntary landmarking but with the understanding that there is a trickle down affect if the repeal takes place. She voiced her concerns with being reactive versus proactive.
Community Development Director Fontane explained the use of a demolition delay and how it relates to the marking piece being recommended.
Councilman Knobel and Community Development Director Fontane, based on the staff report, discussed how many homes were torn down after a demo delay and how many homes were purchased as a tear down.
Councilman Blumberg discussed the need for a definition and the importance of the term 'integrity'. He was in agreement with Councilman Holleman that if the code were amended to only allow for voluntary landmarking, then the City should not impede that action with the need to prove integrity. He discussed the importance and value of the demolition delay. He requested that the HPC provide recommendations to the Council as to how the marketing should occur. He suggested that the repeal of involuntary landmarking should be separate from the other proposed amendments.
Councilman Kaufman recommended further discussion surrounding the amendments that have been presented at tonight's meeting. He was in agreement with Councilman Blumberg's suggestion of obtaining recommendations from the HPC as to what will be useful techniques. He asked about Section 24.025 of the Code. He suggested that staff come back with the chapter of the code in its entirety and red lined so that all of the amendments can be viewed in its entire context.
Councilwoman Stone agreed that it would be helpful to have the input of the HPC on the changes because there have been so many iterations at this point. She agreed with Councilman Blumberg regarding the demolition delay. She stated that she was in favor of the amendment regarding the marketing of the property during the demolition delay because it can be seen as being proactive. She asked for confirmation of the timing mentioned in Section 4.
Corporation Counsel Elrod confirmed the timing should be 180 days and the information should be updated.
Councilman Stolberg voiced that he was under the impression that the repeal of the involuntary landmarking was the amendment that was to be voted on but now there are other amendments on top of involuntary landmarking that are being proposed. He voiced his concern about the education of the demo delay and the possible infringement of property owner rights. He suggested that the HPC work on educating homeowners and updating the list of significant homes.
Mayor Rotering and Corporation Counsel Elrod discussed the moratorium on involuntary landmarking.
Meghan Ann Salamasick, Vice Chair of the HPC, voiced her concern of the outreach efforts that have been made regarding the topic of involuntary landmarking.
Mayor Rotering, Councilman Blumberg and Community Development Director Fontane discussed staff outreach and the referral of recommendations from HPC to the Council.
Mayor Rotering, Councilman Blumberg and Vice Chair Salamasick discussed the decision surrounding the repeal of involuntary landmarking.
Councilman Knobel confirmed that amendments beyond of the repeal of involuntary landmarking was new to all Council members.
Vice Chair Salamasick requested that communication between the Council and the HPC be addressed a little better. She stated that the Commission is in place to guide the Council with their decisions. She explained how the HPC can help with the historic preservation process. She voiced concern with the repeal of involuntary landmarking and requested to review the possible acceleration of the landmarking process. She also requested that the Council not take any action on any of the proposed amendments until further conversations can be had.
Daniel Kahn, Highland Park resident, discussed his involvement with involuntary landmarking. He discussed demolition delay and stated he was in favor of the delay. He discussed the marketing amendment and how the HPC can assist with this. He asked for clarification as to whether or not a demo permit could be transferred. He agreed that if there was no involuntary landmarking, the definition of integrity is not needed other than if the landmarking process merits a delay. He suggested that the HPC continue to develop the historic tours as well as signage for past significantly historic buildings. He discussed interference with property rights. He stated that it was important to have involuntary landmarking in the Code but that is should hardly be used and it has only been used once in its history. He agreed that this section of the Code has been abused but the recommendation to repeal it is extreme. He proposed to dramatically change the verbiage to ensure that only a Council member can nominate and champion for a property with the full support of the Council before the property can go through the historic preservation process.
Lisa DiChiera, Director of Advocacy at Landmarks Illinois, asked that the Council defer their vote on the amendments to the City Code. She informed the Council that a proposed change to the ability to involuntarily landmark a home undermines the City's future opportunity to proactively protect a threatened historic property. She requested that the Council and commission focus on making certain that appropriate and strict provisions are in place for local landmark nominations rather than outright eliminating the involuntary landmarking nomination provision from the Code.
Harvey Barnett, Highland Park resident, stated that involuntary landmarking should be used sparingly. He discussed the impact of involuntary landmarking on a property and his experience with involuntary landmarking. He voiced his concerns of maintaining involuntary landmarking in the Code and a demolition delay.
HPC Vice-Chair Salamasick discussed her disagreement with some of Mr. Barnett's procedural castings and explained she understands that the Council will maintain a procedural process.
Mayor Rotering requested direction from Corporation Counsel as to how the Council can defer the vote to another meeting.
Corporation Counsel Elrod stated that an ordinance was before the Council and that it can be taken apart and voted on tonight or it can be deferred to another meeting. He explained that it can be redrafted based on comments heard or it can be referred to the HPC for input.
City Manager Neukirch suggested breaking the ordinance out so staff can obtain direction as to the different facets.
Councilman Holleman asked if the Council could take action on Section Three, the repeal of involuntary landmarking, but not take action on any other sections of the ordinance without further discussion.
Corporation Counsel Elrod stated yes, but discussed the impact on the demolition delay.
Councilman Blumberg suggested not breaking out the ordinance based on multiple implications that could take place. He suggested the extension of the moratorium for an additional 30 or 60 days.
Councilman Kaufman was in agreement with Councilman Blumberg.
Councilman Knobel discussed the extension of the moratorium and that the amendments be presented to the Council once input has been provided by the HPC. She requested that involuntary landmarking not be rehashed due to the robust conversations that have already taken place.
Councilman Blumberg moved to continue the discussion of historic preservation amendments to the next City Council meeting and to include at that time a discussion of extending the moratorium.
Corporation Counsel Elrod framed a motion to include staff to add to the next agenda the extension of the demolition delay and consider referring the ordinance revision to the HPC to review the consequences of removal of the involuntary landmark provision.
Mayor Rotering, Councilman Kaufman and Corporation Counsel Elrod discussed the continuance of a moratorium on involuntary landmarking.
Councilman Blumberg explained that the moratorium would need to be extended for an additional 60 or 90 days due to the time and frequency the HPC meets.
Councilman Blumberg moved to have a moratorium extension of 90 days on the Council's next agenda and include a recommendation or referral of certain questions to the HPC. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion.
Mr. Kahn discussed the demolition delay that is currently in place and asked for clarification as to how it is related to involuntary landmarking. He agreed with Mayor Rotering's suggestion of an annual moratorium review.
Community Development Director Fontane discussed the how the involuntary landmarking and demolition delay are intertwined. He asked, if a referral is being sought by the HPC, what questions the Council seeks direction on.
Corporation Counsel Elrod stated that the referral for recommendation from HPC will be based on the assumption that involuntary landmarking will be repealed and what the consequences will be based on that repeal.
Mayor Rotering explained that the question that has been posed to HPC is what are the consequences for that repeal and policy impacts that have not been thought through with that repeal, for example, is the demo delay still needed; is the proposed definition of integrity still necessary.
Councilman Blumberg suggested that at the next Committee of the Whole, more concrete and specific direction be given to the Commission as to what the Council is asking for.
HPC Vice-Chair Salamasick suggested that the Council amend the code to change the purpose of the delay and extend the moratorium so that the Commission can make some progress with the houses that are currently on the delay and also reach out to homeowners whose houses have been deemed historically significant to educate them on voluntary landmarking.
Councilwoman Stone agreed with Mayor Rotering's suggestion of a renewable moratorium and asked if the Council could get a legal analysis of whether that would be a possibility.
Councilman Holleman stated that there were four Council members in favor of repealing the involuntary landmarking previously and it would not make sense to go down the path of a moratorium extension. She was in favor of moving forward with the repeal of involuntary landmarking.
HPC Vice-Chair Salamasick discussed how the HPC has not been able to reach out to the homeowners on the list and that it has been on the Commission's task list but due to the constraints of how the meetings are run, time has not been allotted for this task to be completed.
Councilman Knobel stated that she does not agree with anyone having the ability to involuntarily landmark anyone's home.
Councilman Blumberg discussed the relationship between the demolition delay and involuntary landmarking and why the Council cannot renew a moratorium on a rolling basis.
Mitch Macknin, Highland Park resident, discussed information that has been brought before the HPC and discussions that have been had about involuntary landmarking.
Mayor Rotering stated that the Council can take action on the repeal of involuntary landmarking but cannot take action on the extension of the moratorium.
Councilman Blumberg stated that it is one thing to be aware of the facts but those actions have not been on the Commission's work plan. He explained that he has previously provided information on the section of the Code that states the purpose of the tear down delay and provided that definition.
Deputy City Clerk Palbitska stated that the motion was to have the moratorium on the agenda for the next meeting and to refer the ordinance to the HPC for feedback.
Corporation Counsel Elrod added that it was with the presumption that the involuntary landmark designation provision would be repealed and advise the Council on consequences including without limitation, the future of the demolition delay.
Mayor Rotering confirmed it would be a 90 day extension to the moratorium.
Councilman Blumberg moved to continue the discussion of historic preservation amendments to the next City Council meeting and to include at that time a discussion of extending the moratorium. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed.
Result: Continued [6 To 1]
Mover: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Seconder: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Nays: Councilman Stolberg
15. Adoption of an Ordinance (O04-2018) titled, “An Ordinance Amending Sections
150.202 and 150.605 of "The City of Highland Park Zoning Ordinance of 1997", as Amended, Regarding Illumination Regulations”.
Community Development Director Fontane discussed the proposed amendments to Section 150.202 and 150.605 of "The City of Highland Park Zoning Ordinance of 1997".
Councilwoman Stone stated that she was under the belief that the dark sky lighting was intended to apply to multifamily and commercial buildings.
Mayor Rotering and Community Development Director Fontane explained that the amendments are to be applied to government and commercial buildings.
Councilwoman Stone stated that she understood there to be two proposed amendments to the code: one related to dark skies and one to update to the existing lighting code regarding new technology, specifically LED lights. She stated that she thought the updates regarding new technology should apply more broadly.
Mayor Rotering explained that the City is not looking to regulate what residents can or cannot do at their own residences.
Community Development Director Fontane explained that the proposed amendments do not introduce any new regulations on residential properties as directed by the Council at the last Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss this matter.
The Council and Community Development Director Fontane discussed amendments to the lighting tables referenced in section 150.605 of the lighting code. They discussed what type of buildings the amendments were suggested to regulate.
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the amendments and add the B.U.G. ratings to apply to the multifamily residential districts. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion.
Corporation Counsel Elrod asked if the change included the residential provision that Community Director Fontane mentioned at the opening of the presentation.
Mayor Rotering stated residential was not anticipated to be included.
Councilwoman Stone stated that there was an interest to add the multifamily residential provision.
The Council and Community Development Director Fontane discussed the motion made by Councilwoman Stone and the types of buildings to be included with the motion.
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the amendments and add the B.U.G. ratings to apply to the high density multifamily residential districts and Section 150.605(C)(2) should include "except for properties in low density single family residential districts”. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed.
Result: Adopted As Amended [4 To 3]
Mover: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Seconder: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Ayes: Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg
Nays: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Knobel, Holleman
Community Development Director Fontane confirmed that based on the motion, multifamily buildings will be regulated.
Councilwoman Stone stated that multifamily will be subject to the B.U.G. ratings and also to the LED color light temperature.
The Council and Community Development Director Fontane discussed high density and low density districts.
Mayor Rotering, Corporation Counsel Elrod and Community Development Director Fontane discussed adding in the provisions of high density residential district into the ordinance.
Community Development Director Fontane discussed the initial proposed B.U.G. ratings for multifamily.
The Council was in consensus to allow staff the authority to clarify the definition of high density.
Councilman Stolberg and Community Development Director Fontane discussed the consistency of the updated amendments proposed by Council and staff.
Business From The Council:
There was none.
Business From City Staff:
1. 2017 Major Projects & Proposed 2018 Work Plan
City Manager Neukirch suggested sending the presentation to the Council and questions can be e-mailed related to the information provided in light of the late hour. She provided a brief overview of the Major Project work plan that highlights significant public-facing endeavors that are outside of the City’s day to day operations.
The Council, City Manager Neukirch and Community Development Director Fontane discussed the structure of the Historic Preservation Commission's ("HPC") meetings, projects that have been proposed to be on their work plan and the available budget allotted for the Historic Preservation Commission.
The Council and Community Development Director Fontane confirmed that direction from the Council was to have HPC only contact the residents who have historically significant homes that have already been deemed significant by the existing surveys and improve some of the survey results that currently exist. This endeavor is on the Commission’s work plan for 2018 as reflected in the FY2018 budget.
Adjournment:
Councilwoman Stone moved to adjourn. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Nancy Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned its meeting at 10:30 pm.
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