MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
FOR THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, IL
HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2004

Chairman Fullmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Secretary Lube called the Roll; the following members were present:

PRESENT: Chairman Richard Fullmer, Jr., Secretary Robert Lube, Mr. Edward Ziemba, Mr. Daniel Moss, Mr. Steven Jasinski, Ms. Cynthia Schulz, Ms. Tina Grotzke, Mr. Richard Toth, Mr. Daniel Moss, Mr. Edward Ziemba

ABSENT: Mr. Frank Thullen

ALSO PRESENT: Ald. Conrad, Ald. Michalczyk, Ald. Krzeminski, Bldg. Comm. Krautstrunk, CDO Muenzer, Attorney Erik Peck

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The first order of business was approval of the minutes of May 11, 2004. Mr. Toth moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Ms. Schulz and carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING

Chairman Fullmer read the Notice of Public Hearing to continue rezoning of certain properties located on the 5^th Avenue Cutoff from the current R-1 single-family district to R-7 rural residential district. Mr. Peck presented an overview of tonight’s meeting. He cited the map entitled City of Countryside Proposed 5^th Ave. Cutoff and stated that annexed property comes into the city at the most restrictive zoning regulation which is R-1 in this case. Parcels depicted in red on the map are zoned R-1. The issue before the Board tonight is whether those areas should be rezoned to R-7. Board members had a general discussion but no specific questions.

Roger Marinkoff, 7424 Prescott Lane stated that several open forum meetings were held for this sole purpose. Significant numbers of residents did attend those meetings; there has been sufficient representation during the public hearings. Also a petition with approximately 50 signatures seeking the R-7 zoning has been presented. Local residents have thus reaffirmed their status. Language was written with the participation of many residents over many months; tonight’s proceeding is merely a formality. The properties designated M-2 and B-3 will retain their status.

Mr. DiPaolo asked if properties on Willow Springs Road were combined would that change the zoning? Transitional zoning along Willow Springs Road is needed for potential future use; is that addressed in the comprehensive plan? Mr. Muenzer stated that long-term this area has commercial redevelopment potential. TPAP believes the area should remain residential. Mr. Peck stated that if parcels are combined, the owner may petition the PC/ZBA for rezoning and a hearing. Today’s concern is simply to bring conformity to the rezoning issue.

Mr. Peck stated that Exhibit A, which is the document entitled City of Countryside Proposed 5^th Ave. Cutoff Zoning, is entered into evidence. Based upon that map the recommendation is to rezone those parcels located on 5^th Ave.Cutoff that are denoted in red from R-1 to R-7. Mr. Lube moved to approve the above motion language, seconded by Mr. Ziemba and carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.

The question of Prescott Road versus Prescott Lane came up; also Golfview Drive versus Golfview Road. Mr. Muenzer will try to ascertain the correct usage.

Chairman Fullmer asked Board members to carefully review correspondence regarding the landscape ordinance when it is received.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Toth moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Ziemba and carried by unanimous voice vote.

Chairman Fullmer declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

RICHARD FULLMER, JR., CHAIRMAN