City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee met Oct. 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Vice Chairman, Alderman Evans called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Markham, Runnels, January Absent: Allen
I. REVIEW/DISCUSSION OF SHERIDAN CROSSING UPDATE:
Economic & Community Development Director, Victor Barrera explained a developer expressed interest for the Sheridan Crossing industrial site of estimated 11 acres, proposed building a 200,000 sq. ft. distribution headquarters. Before breaking ground in spring of 2020, the City would need the following:
Amend the Current Agreement Terminate the TIF
Obtain the Title for the Project
An estimated 50-75 opportunities would be created from the project.
At the commercial site, there was hotel interest, a number of brewery’s and restaurants. That would be hopefully constructed the following spring.
Alderman Markham questioned clarification with the project etc. Mr. Barrera explained the user and end-user wasn’t currently disclosed. They were in process of details with the purchase agreement.
The Mayor explained the option to deny once information was disclosed. Mr. Barerra clarified the City had liberty of knowing the end use for the building since the amendment to the development plan.
II. REVIEW/DISCUSSION OF 2201 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DR. – FAT CAT RESCUE:
Economic & Community Department Director, Victor Barrera explained the present business owner was interested in selling other properties. In the interim, Fat Cat was in the process of moving to a new facility in Wadsworth, IL.
Alderman Markham questioned clarification that staff wasn’t proceeding with revoking of the special permit until move was confirmed. It was previously indicated reflective of September 2019. He has received many complaints from the residents, there were currently more cats at the facility. He requested a Public Hearing and why it was delayed. He directed question to the City Attorney.
Attorney Silverman explained once they move, could revoke the rights for a special use permit, need a Public Hearing since it was a recognized property and couldn’t remove it without its due process avoiding other problems. He would hope they move as soon as possible.
Alderman Evans questioned why Fat Cat Rescue was feeding cats in the residential neighborhood. He has received several complaints. Mr. Silverman clarified it was a difficult enforcement issue on the public way. The City could research issues prohibiting the activity and if caught, a possible ticket could be issued. He would research it further.
III. PENDING MATTERS:
There was nothing for discussion.
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield that Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Allen
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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