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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2006SPECIAL Planning & Development Committee Minutes of January 5, 2006 Room 2200 — 7:00 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdshl, C. Wollin Alderman Absent: M. Wynne Stiff Present: J. Wolinski, P. Haynes, G. Morgan, J. Brownlee, J. Aiello, D. Spicuzza Presiding Official: Alderman Rainey DECLARATION OF OUORUM Chairman Rainey called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. ITE]SIS FOR CONSIDERATION lnclusionary Housine Discussion Mr. %Volinski gave opening remarks and a brief overview of the discussion on this matter at the last meeting. He went through the points of concern noted by the Committee members. He noted that in the last few years, 2,000 new residential units were added in Evanston that no one considers affordable. In consideration of the BPI Affordability Study, staff respects the work done by BPI and generally agrees with their conclusion, however staff disagrees with some of the assumptions made such as the projection that Evanston's level of affordable housing stock could be below 10% by 2010 He would be more comfortable with doing an analysis of units sold versus the State's approach. Ald. Jean -Baptiste asked staff their opinion of affordable housing in Evanston and versus the BPI Study and the urgency of this situation. Ms. Spicuzza responded that in her opinion a more accurate estimate would be based on for -sale units. She could not recall BPI's number based on sales, however staff is now working on the 2005 analysis of sales from the City Clerk's Transfer Tax data base. She stated that they probably will not see the same rate of appreciation in the next 5 years versus the past 5 years. Chair Rainey stated that she does not understand why staff didn't propose a graduated payment -in -lieu of based on bedroom size or number of units in project. Mr. Wolinsla brought attention to the table of In -Lieu Fee Contribution for Affordable Housing included in the Committee's packet. He explained the table lists the project size by dwelling units calculated on a 10% basis and how much of a contribution per S40,000, S50,000, or $80,000 per unit. Ald. Wollin asked if the City has received any contributions from developer's in -lieu of on -site affordable housing units by providing any affordable off -site units? Mr. Wolinsla responded not to date. Special P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of January 5, 2D06 Page 2 Aid. Moran stated that he would like to see more than the 10% set aside requirement for Evanston. He noted that many other communities!Cities have proposed the 10% set - aside requirement and have succeeded with this percentage. However, he feels that Evanston needs to mare a statement of strong commitment in view of having such a diverse community with a combination of all economic levels from high income to low income households. He used Montgomery County- Maryland as an example of a community that started out with 5% to 10% to a 30% set -aside requirement. He suggested they consider a number in between such as 15°%. Chair Rainey asked what incentives were offered in Montgomery County when they required a 1 )% set -aside. Aid. Moran vms not sure but this information could be obtained. Aid. Moran also would like to see a longer affordability period than the proposed 15 years. He said that this time period goes by very quickly and he would like to see this program possibly help generations of qualified families. As far as the fee -in -lieu of option, he also feels the amount should be higher per unit. He stated that the amount should be in relationship with the actual cost of building an affordable unit. He said this would ensure an "inclusionary" element in market developments that are at the higher end. He recalled Assessor Houlihan's letter regarding special assessments for affordable units which would be helpful in keeping property taxes at an affordable level. Aid. Moran acknowledged all of staffs %vork on this issue and appreciates the guidance they have provided. He reiterated that Council needs to make a strong statement on the inclusionary housing issue and stand by such a policy. Aid. Bernstein agreed with Ald. Moron's comments. He realizes that the payment in - lieu -of option seems to be an easier solution for the developer but the consequence would be a pot of money in an affordable housing fund that would be used for units built in affordable areas, which is contra,- y to being inclusionary. He stated that the affordable housing crisis is and should be a CityMde responsibility. In actuality, inclusionary housing is needed, however will it attract the targeted population to on -site affordable housing units within a planned development because clearly those households «ill be noted and affected in their living situation within that development. He used the example of being a che%y in a parking lot of lexus's and cadillac's. Aid. Bernstein also pointed out in staff S report regarding consideration of surrounding elements affected such as streets and other infrastructure nzarters. He suggested that maybe there should be more than one fund for in -lieu -of payments. suggested - Aid. Bernstein also has a concern for the duration of the affordability period. He said that other municipalities have impact fees, which can be partially waived as an incentive. In task force discussions, he learned developers want to know with some certainty what their cost will be and also expect a quid -pro -quo. He questioned if the maximum cost is offset by the Planned Development benefit;. He noted that it is known that developers will try for variations over the Planned Development regulations and they have to talk in terns of incentives or subsequently. there will be fewer developers. In viewof this, does the City mind if there are fewer developers that will come forth? He replied that at this time that question is not of importance, however there are questions whether existing Special PdD Committee Mtg. Minutes of January 5, 2006 Page 3 infrastructure, not only roads, but fire and safety and health services can support more development. Aid. Bernstein said that this could scare developers away. He said this may not be a bad thing, however the burden should not be all on the developers and should be spread amongst the general population. He suggested for example, the possibility to increase the Real Estate Transfer Tax with increase going to affordable housing. He strongly feels that they need to keep the development of affordable housing from going to only "affordable areas" of the City. Ald. Jean -Baptiste stated that they need to emphasize on -site affordable housing within planned developments. However, if this is not possible, they need to make a strong statement on making the in -lieu -of payment fee a significant amount that coincides with the actual cost of building affordable housing units. He strongly supports the maximum amount for the in -lieu of fee and would even support considering S100,000 per unit in view of current cost for construction. As far as the affordability period, he thinks that in perpetuity is a good idea. He would like to help more households at the 80:o income guideline and would like to see more help provided for the lower income guidelines. Chair Rainey said that she would like to see a case study to analyze ongoing housing costs, using hypothetically for example one of the Optima developments. She stated the housing costs to be in consideration of homeowner monthly assessments, parking costs and any special assessments. She would like to see the impact of these costs per month in combination with regular monthly housing cost for the qualified affordable household expenses. She finds this added expense very significant in considering the total payment responsibilities for the qualified affordable housing cost and whether this added expense should be included in the funding subsidy. With regards to Assessor Houlihan's letter and his position on proAding special assessments for affordable housing units, she stated her position is that this is a risky assumption because it is not assured that this special assessment will be granted to affordable housing homeowners. Chair Rainey acknowledged the intent is there but questions if this concession will actually be delivered. Chair Rainey raised the question of what the actual plans are for the fund of money that would be received from fee -in -lieu contributions because this issue has not really been addressed. She informed the Committee that she has re%iewed Building Department permit statistics including Highland Park that in 2004 had 121 units in development. She noted that Council, or this Committee, has not heard from the people who actually need affordable housing; only from the advocates. She noted that from her personal survey where she talked to 5 police officers who do not live in Evanston_ that they were not interested in anv incentive programs to purchase property here. She informed that all 5 officers said that they can get twice as much at half the price and 1/3 the taxes in other communities. Therefore, she stressed that they need to focus on who they are real, going to help in this affordable housing effort and need to consider their views of how this will effect the targeted population. She brought up the issue of the purchase and resale of the affordable housing project at 1816 Darrow and requested a report from staff on the status of the sale of this property. She noted that this specific property could be beneficial for the Committee's review in looking at the how this effects the people who Special P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of January 5, 2006 Page a seek affordable housing and how they view the benefits of the affordable housing programs being offered. Ald. Bernstein stressed to the Committee that they need to get going and move forward with some policy in place as soon as possible. Chair Rainey agreed, however there are many issues that need to be clarified that have essentially been brought up in discussion this evening. For example, she finds the issue of considering condo assessments and other extra monthly housing costs for the affordable housing unit to be of utmost importance in considering the actual total cost for debt -to -income -ratios. She stated that she always considered the monthly condo assessments were determined by the size of the unit and asked Ald. Bernstein for his professional legal opinion and clarification on this issue. Ald. Bernstein responded that his understanding is that it can be based on the price of the unit as a whole, not necessarily the size of the unit or number of bedrooms. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the possibility of subsidizing added monthly assessments in combination with normal monthly housing expenses for the affordable housing owner within a planned development setting. The circumstance of being the only subsidized unit within a planned development building could be significant and detrimental to the qualified affordable homeowner resulting in several notable problems for that unit owner. The question was also brought up on who would have to administer the funds for subsidy in any case, resulting in either City staff or an identified agency to manage or oversee this function. Chair Rainey stated that it seems apparent from this proposal that the amount of affordable housing the City can provide will be completely dependant upon the planned developments of 25 units or more to implement this policy. At this point, Chair Rainey called on citizen comments in the order signed up to speak. Ms. Susan Cooney, stated that she is a realtor and resident of Evanston. She is also a member and past president of the North Shore -- Barrington Association of Realtors Organization and requested to make her statements this evening on her professional position and opinions personally. She read from a prepared statement (see attachment "A"), which in summary points out that an inclusionary housing policy should be voluntary and that there should be incentives included also. She feels that perhaps the City can pro%ide a rental subsidy to landlords to assist in the maintenance of affordable housing stock. Ms. Cooney gave prices based on the MLS statistics and she noted that last year within 519 single-family sales. the average price per propem- in Evanston was approximately S600,000. She noted that there were 839 condo sales last year with the average sale price of approximately S286.000. She made aware that these sales prices were not for all new condos listed in the MLS, but is a general representation of the overall cost of average sales. In addition. his. Cooney prodded a table of the 2005 Sales of Detached and Attached Properties in Evanston Sorted by Jr. High Schools throughout Evanston (See attachment '*B" ). She also prodded a table of the average list prices and sales prices of properties in Evanston compared to other north shore communities including Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetks, and Kenilworth (See attachment "C"). Ald. Rainey said that when you add new construction. the percentage of affordable housing is Special P&D Cosy dm:e Mtg. N inutes of ]anuaes- 5, 2Oo6 Page 5 going to decrease. Ald. Holmes notices that King Lab -A-as not included in Ms. Cooney's study and noted that the statistics from that school would be very advantageous and informative for the 5ei Ward community to review the average sales prices of homes in that area. Ms. Cooney responded that King Lab is not considered specifically a Jr. High since it is a N1anet School that includes grades from K-8. However, she assured Ald. Holmes that sip_ could retrieve this information from another database and forward this information to the Committee. Ald. Holmes agreed to this. Ms. Robin Savdernian-Pratt, distributed a prepared statement handed to the P&D Committee and also addressed the BPI Study and the Housing Commissions position in support of their analysis. She said the anlaysis showing Evanston's affordable housing has declined f--rn about 26% to 19% Aus based on the methodology IHDA uses per the Affordable Horsing and Planning Appeal Act. While many people have questioned that methodology, including BPI, it is the State litmus test and illustrates how that 26% number came to be in the first place. She feels the more persuasive piece is the second one BPI did ba.-s--ci on MLS data, showing only 17% of homes in 2005 were purchased for S200,000 or less, compared with 420.a in 2000. She noted a new study due to be out soon that shows D.-a.--lston as having the highest number of rent burdened households, the decreasing supply of affordable housing units, and the highest number of real estate transactions poimts. She feels that those real estate data supports the Housing Commission's contention that the 15 year affordability period is too short, the S40,000 in -lieu -of con&bution too low, and that Evanston residents and workers can and should be a preference target population for affordable housing homeownership programs. In essence, she vL-ices her support with the comments and concerns expressed by the Committee members about amendments to the proposal presented this evening. In conclusion. his_ Pratt urged the Committee's support in moping this policy forward with the suggested aznendments incorporated and suggested that the P&D Committee further recommend tbaa the Housing Commission be allowed to re%iew and wrap up those amendments into a final draft to bring back before the Committee for final review and approval. Chair Rainey raised question on the Employee Assistance Program and how it has been facilit=ed since its establishment. Ms. Spicumn responded that since the pilot program has bey in--tTect, it has assisted two City employees and has been approved and extended with additional funds to continue. She noted the program was modified by increasing the t`reetcd income level and grant amount in order to be more effective. Ms. Sue Bradv. 114 Hinman. stated that she is the president of her condo association and explained it detail the cost of what association fees are allocated for and how they are expended an,d also the expected rate of inflation rates over time that can be expected. She wholehearted concurs with the fact that in consideration of inclusionary housing that each unit has to share the responsibility of having the same assessment rates in order to meet the shared quoin and proportion per unit to meet budgeted cost requirements. She supports the ne%:d to include the cost of monthly assessment fees into the affordability aspect that sho=.:Jd be subsidized within the affordable housing unit expense. Chair Rainey questior,--,3 the cost of increases in assessments and how this can be figured. Ms. Brady responded th-t usually the yearly increase is not substantial and perhaps this increase can be mestuned over the affordability time frame. She also suggested that the Special P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of January S, 2006 Page 6 Committee consider the concept of allowing I!3 of the set -aside units to be sold to a non- profit organization for ownership and be allowed to rent those units for affordable housing for a certain period of time with the assistance of mo%ing in the direction of homeownership within that time frame. Chair Rainey noted that with that suggestion you have to realize that if 75% of a condo is not owner -occupied then that building is not entitled to City trash collection, therefore creating an additional expense on the property owners. Ms. Brady recommended that the Committee revisit the original ordinance recommended by the Housing Commission, as it addressed some issues the Committee raised during their discussions, such as the graduated issue. She also said the original proposal included a condition allowing 1/3 of the set. -aside units to be sold to non-profit groups. Ms. Mary Ellen Tamasv. 1432 Weslev, stated that she supports inclusionary housing in its entirety. She informed the Committee of beer 17 years work experience in the housing field and listed her many involvements and Nvork history with Lake County and other other communities. She recommended to the Committee that there is a need to pro%ide certain incentives to developers when it comes to inclusionary housing policies if a community is really committed to fulfilling such a commitment. She agrees i%ith a previous statement made that developers need to know when they are coming in from the beginning what their actually cost are to be expected., including inclusionary housing if there is a policy in place and they are expected to abide by. Such a policy will not impede a developers plans if they are informed of specific expenditures in advance because they will incorporate those cost in the final dollar amount of their project. For example, Ms. Tamasy pointed out that in Highland Park they waive impact and permit fees for affordable units and also provide density bonuses. She informed the Committee that she is the director of the Highland Park Community Land Trust and was involved in their inclusionary housing policy. She noted that their goal w•as to create 12 to 20 units of affordable housing per year for permanent affordability. Ms. Tamasy stated that she when she worked for Lake County they have helped approximately 800 families purchase affordable homes by providing with down payment grants. However, she said, then the five year affordability period attached to the grant ended. she knew the property would not remain affordable. She stressed that if ir,clusionar• housing is going to succeed in a community it needs to be a shared effort bznreen the public and private sector to form a partnership. She said that the housing trust fund and the community land trust all all tools that are part of Highland Park's affordable housing plan and all the elements work together. The P&D Committee members found his. T.vnas+•'s comments very_ valuable and raised several questions to her regarding the process and course of action used to formulize an inclusionary housing policy. Ms. Tamasy explained how Highland Park gives preference for certain characteristics such as working in the city. Ms. Tamasy assured and offered her assistance to aid in the City of Evanston's mission for this policy to go forward. Nis. Judith Her%ich. Housing Commissioner. expressed her support for this policy to go for%%ard and encouraged the Committee's support to see this through. She oted the Special P&D Committee Ott& Minutes of January 5, 2006 Page 7 Commission's original proposal applied to buildings %with five or more units and said she still feels that is an important consideration. This concluded citizen comments. Mr. Wolinski reminded the Committee that the issue was never resolved regarding segregating communities with fees -in -lieu -of funding as an option for developers of planned de,.elopmen-s. He said that it has been realized that affordable housing is difficult to provide m«th new construction and noted that many of the City funded affordable housing presje= were rehab construction of existing multi -family buildings. He noted that this form of on -site provision for affordable housing is much more cost effective in comparison to new construction, which is very expensive and not really affordable to build. He concluded that because of this fact, the payment -in -lieu -of option is probably going to influence the direction of such a policy for developers. However, he reiterated that the Committee needs to consider some direction for the monies that Mill be supplementary to this Housing Fund and how staff should allocate those funds to be used for affordable housing. etc. throughout Evanston. Alderman Rainey asked if everyone was in agreement to eliminate the alternative of providing an affordable unit off -site, and everyone indicated agreement They concurred that the choices would be to provide an affordable unit on -site or contribute a fee -in -lieu of providing a unit Ald. Holmes said she wants to make sure the policy addresses the needs of people at incomes below 60°lo kMI and how we can keep them in the community. Concluding discussion followed involving the P&D Committee members, staff, and member of the Housing Commission. The following list summarizes the requested items directed from the Committee to staff and the Housing Commission to follow up with and present back before the MD Committee. 1. The P&D Corrininee requested that the Housing Commission review all the recommended suggestions and amendments that were discussed this evening to be incorporated into the proposed policy as presented. 2. A requesa for smff to give a report on the sale of 1816 Darrow Avenue. 3. Request far an analysis of how a Community Land Trust could be woven into an Inclrionx-y Housing Policy to be used for the City's advantage. (Assistance of Nis. Tamasv.) 4. A reques~ for the scenario of condo ownership monthly costs and assessments using a p, oject such as the Optima development downtown Evanston. 3. A requesz for staff to look at a graduated fee for in -lieu -of contributions; suggestion to look at other conununity models. Special P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of January 5, 2006 Page 6. A request to address the question of what percentage of working poor do we want to keep in our community and mtrieve input from qualified target population for affordable housing on desires and needs. 7. A request to determine how to establish preferences and if family units should be a preference? 8. A request that the for -sale analysis be conducted surrounding the community of King Lab in conclusion with the other junior high studies that was conducted by Ms. Cooney, (Ms. Cooney to assist with this analysis.) ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, lacqu+eli�e �rownlec t Planning & Development Committee Minutes of January 9, 2006 Room 2200 — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin Alderman Absent: M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Wolinski, C. Brzezinski, J. Carroll, D. Gaynor, D. Marino, G. Morgan. D. Spicuzza, E. Szymanski, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Rainey DECLARATION OF OGORUNI Chair Rainey called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. The meeting was moved. from Room 2200 to the Council Chambers due to the large crowd in attendance. APPROVAL OF THE DECENIBER 12. 2005 MEETING MINUTES Aid. Holmes moved approval of the December 12, 2005 minutes, seconded by Ald. Bernstein. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (PI) Ordinance 139-0-05 — Amendine the Affordable Housing Demolition Tax Ordinance Chair Rainey stated that information was forwarded this evening from staff that there is a problem with some wording in the ordinance that needs to be added to reflect the three year prior that a homeowner must have lived in the property before demolition and must live three years after reconstruction of the new house in order for the demolition tax to be waived. Ms. Szymanski assured that this amendment to the ordinance would be ready for the January 23- meeting. Aid. Moran motioned that this Item be deferred until that date, seconded by Aid. Bernstein. The vote was 8-0 In favor of the motion. Mr. Wolinski informed the Committee that the original demolition tax that was approved in December and is currently in effect. The Community Development Building Division has already collected from one tear down job so far. (P2) Ordinance 5-0-06 — Planned Development -- Mather Lifeways. 1615 Hinman Avenue'422 Davis Street The P&D Committee acknowledged the Suggested Rules of Procedure for the Planning and Development Committee of the City Council for the Mather Hearing. Aid. Moran P&D Comminee Mtg. N autes of January 9, 2006 Page 2 motioned to accept the suggested rules of procedure, seconded by Aid. Tisdahl. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LAURA BERNAR, INACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. THEREFORE DETAILED .Ni1:LTES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE TRANSCRIPT. A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION THAT TOOK PLACE FOLLOWS IN THE MINUTES PROVIDED. Chair Rainey requested to all that arc signed up to speak: to not repeat any testimony already given in the past transcript which has already been accepted into the record. She explained the order of the hearing would begin with the applicant's presentation, followed by the Mather Neighbors opposition argument and presentation. Mr. David Reifman of Piper Rudnick Grav Carv, stated that he is representing the petition er.'applicant, Mathcr Lifeways. He gave chronological information on the organization up to its current status and occupancy rate. Mr. Reifman continued his presentation using a slide overview showing multiple renderings of the current buildings as well as drawings of the proposed project. He brought a representative from KLOA who conducted a traffic study which concluded that no added adverse effect would emulate from vehicles generated from the proposed project and new parking facilities. In fact, the proposed addition of underground parking would actually result in a positive impact on the overall parking situation in the immediate area in view of the fact that the majority of the residential buildings within the two blocks do not provide the required number of parking spaces in compliance with the current zoning regulations. {r. Reifman did a synopsis of the requested zoning relief for the proposed project. He pointed out that with all the zoning relief requested, it would make Very little, if any, negative impact on the immediate area or neighboring residential community. He reviewed the key objectives raised by the neighbors in opposition, first of all the request to build -by -right of the R6 regulations. He pointed out the comparisons of the proposed buildings versus the R6 regulations and that if the project were built as -of -right, the resulting building structure would have a negative effect on the surrounding buildings. He said that the proposed design would actually relieve some of the current conditions that have a harmful effect on the adjoining buildings and residential area. Mr. Reifman went over the benefits of ha%ing the proposed underground parking facility and pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan addresses the issue of providing more concealed parking to relieve some of the parking dilemmas that currently exist throughout Evanston. Mr. Reifman gave his closing comments and assured that cite Mather Lifinvays Foundation has no desire to leave Evanston, however the existing facilities are inadequate and are in serious need of rehabilitation. He reminded that marry of the residents that live in the facilities are lifelong residents of Evanston or the surrounding community and still have family and friends that live here. He noted that the adjoining Waterford Building has 18 of their resident owners that actually support this project. i P&D Committee Nits. Minutes of January 9.2006 Page 3 Chair Rainey gave a 10 minute break before hearing the opponents/Mather Neighbors Group comments. Its. Jill Wortman. 411 Grove- opened comments in representation of the Mather Neighbors Group. She clarified that the majority of the group is not in opposition of rehabilitation construction to the Mather and genuinely support the project in principal. However they would like to see this project built %within the as -of -right building envelope for the site and consideration given to the adjoining residential district and Hinman Avenue neighborhood that surrounds the Mather buildings that would be immediately affected by the proposed new construction. his. Wortman read from a prepared statement and then turned the presentation over to fir. Reynolds. ;fir. David Revnolds. 204 Davis. gave a presentation on behalf of the Mather Neighbors Group. He presented and reviewed their key points of concern to the Committee. In summary, the concerns consisted of building within the requirements for the R6 zoning and concern for the adjoining RI residential zoning district that is immediately affected by any development on Hinman. He continued with concerns for the context of the surrounding neighborhood, open space concerns according to the ordinance definition, the adjoining Lot ;�6 next to the Homestead building directly north and the lose of valuable open space for the Hinman Avenue Streetscape in that area. the result of urban canyonism effect. Mr. Reynolds also stated concern for the downtown development influence creeping up on the Hinman Avenue neighborhood and overtaking the current ambience that exists in this area. He stressed the very specific zoning requirements for R6 abutting directly adjacent to one of the lowest RI districts within the same block. This is a concern that he urged the Committee to take into consideration. Mr. Reynolds gave his arguments on the proposed parking garage and some of the negative impacts it will have on Hinman Avenue. He also made several points of concern on the public benefits claimed by the applicant for this proposed project. Mr. Reynolds made a strong argument regarding the Mather Life%vays Foundation not providing a financial projective study on the economic viability of the project. He feels that precedence was set ►►7th Three Crowns Part; that did supply- such a report and study before the PSD Committee and Council and that the Mather should be required to provide the same information as well. Mr. Ross Link. 2306 Orrineton, gave comments in support of the businesses within the ;Mather Neighborhood Group. His business is Marketing Analytical located on the W floor of the 500 Davis Building. He noted that he along with members of the American Massage Therapy Association located on the 9"' floor attended many meetings regarding this matter. Both companies have spent millions of dollars on relocating to the 500 Davis Building and decorating their ofliz s, which will now be negatively effected by the Mather project. He stated that he is in favor of rehabbing the Mather buildings but within the R6 zoning envelope with no tt_nher additions to the current height or mass as the buildings exist today. This concludes comments from the Mather Neighbors Group. } P&D Committee Nit& Minutes of January 9.2006 Pact 3 With no further time remaining, Chair Rainey stated that the Committee deliberations will begin first at the next regularly scheduled P&D Committee meeting on January 2P. The Committee members concurred. This item was held in Committee until January 23, 2006. (P3) Resolution 3-PR-06 — Manual of Desian Guidelines This item will be moved to the January 23, 2006 agenda. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Bro%%mlee SPECIAL Planning & Development Committee Minutes of January 17, 2006 Room 2200 — 7:00 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A- Hansen, D. Holmes, L. lean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin, M. Wynne Staff Present: J. NVolinski, J. Cxmll, D. Cook, H. Hill, G. Morgan, M. Rubin, C. Ruiz, 1. Browny Presiding Official: Alderman Rainey DECLARATION OF OUORUNI Chairman Rainey called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. ITE11S FOR CONSIDERATION Ordinance 6-0-06 — 2100 Ridge Avenue tCivic CenterMarvwood Aeademvl — Desienation as a Local Landmark Chair Rainey noted that Herb Hill- Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Evanston, will be representing the Cary. She recognized Mr. Chris Carey. Chair of the Preservation Commission being pre-4=t and requested that he address the Planning & Development (P&D) Committee first in regards to the Commission's recommendation to designate the Civic Center at 2100 Ridge Avenue as an Evanston Landmark. Mr. Chris Carey opened with acknov. ]edging the presence of several other Preservation Commission members with him toni--ht_ He informed the Committee that as a result in review of the application brought before the Preservation Commission originating from Ms_ Barbara Gardner, that the Commission found the nomination met 3 of the 10 criteria for landmark designation. He noted that the nomination did not present strong enough evidence to support criterion 6 whicb refers to the significance of the architect Henry Schlacks. The 3 standards that the nomination met are: architecture of the building, unique location and distinctive phi _7cal appearance and it has sufficient integrity of location, design, and materials. fir. Carev concluded his presentation by stating that the Preservation Commission is aware ofthe City's plans to move out from the Civic Center. However. the Commission would like to see the building preserved. Chair Rainey stated that she found t c Preservation Commission's report fascinating and commended them for a job well dote. She said most people in Evanston love the Civic Center and she too would not like tag see it tarn down. She said perhaps the City could award points to developers who would be interested in rehabilitating the building. Ideally, the City would do nothing Lmtil the property is up for sale, and see what is out there. Special P&D Committee Mg.Minutes of 01-17-06 Page 2 At this time, Chair Raines called on those signed up to speak in the order signed. Mr. John Kennedy. informed all that he represents the "Friends of the Civic Center" group. He said that he has had discussion with several alderman regarding his group's position and opinion on re,.iewing the economic feasibility of rehabilitating the Civic Center building for continued use, if not by the City, as possibly for some other developmental use. He has contacted at least three developers who are interested in determining the economic feasibility of rehabilitating the Civic Center and perhaps tap into some preservation incentives such as the use of tax credits or the Class L classification through Cool: County. Mr. Kennedy stated that the developer's reviews can be done over the next 2 to 3 weeks and additional time given to finalize their reports for presentation before this Committee. He said that a decision on the future of the building could wait until at least May 17, 2006, which is the deadline for the Council to act on the nomination. Ms. Mary Brualiers, Pre,- n-ation Commissioner stated that the issue of preservation is never simple and depending on the use or specific circumstances involved with a building, the issue can be intertwined with political association. Chair Rainey pointed out his. Brugliera's significant testimony on page 23 of the transcript and in recognition of this, asked if her comments would be in addition to this. Ms. Brugliera responded yes and read a statement from Commissioner Jordan Cramer from the Preservation Commission transcript of September 13, 2005. She noted that Mr. Jordan said at that time that based on the statement of purpose of the Preservation Ordinance, the City is committed to its history. its culture, and the preservation of these items. He said the Civic Center is worthy of landmark designation because of its significant history and its sense of identity that embodies Evanston. She said that ".1r. Cramer concluded his remarks by saying; "If the Ordinance is not good enough for the City, I don't know who it is good enough for." Ms. Brugliera added that she was surprised that the City did not have expert testimony to state its position about the building. She noted that the financial aspect of whether the CiN is Center could be rehabilitated is not one of the criteria for landmark designation. Ms. Leich Maclsaac, an Evanston resident, expressed her support for designating the Ci�ic Center as an Evarz-ion Landmark. She said the building has a grand civic style and that she was proud to live near the Civic Center. She stated that Council should not let the money aspect persuade their opinion or decision on the outcome of this building and strongly urged the Corrrninee to support the efforts on saving this building. She feels that Dave Cook's argurn--rit in regard to the lack of significance of the building during the Preservation Commission hearings was not very persuasive at all. Chair Rainey concluded sign-up comments at this time and yielded the floor to the City's representatives for corn-mcnts. Ms. Julia Carroll, Evan_safln City Manager, wanted to clarify for the record in response to Mr. Kennedy's prcvious statements, that City staff did not tell City Council that the Civic Center could not be rehabilitated. City staffs main concern on rehabilitating this Special P&D Con-ininee Mtg. Minutes ofo1-17-O6 Page 3 building for continued use is the extensive cost involved to do so and how it would effect the taxpayers and the general fund to take on and complete such a constructional task. Mr. Herb Hill, Assistant Corporation Coumsel, spoke on behalf of the City and also the citizens of Evanston in their affiliation %ith the ownership of the Civic Center building. He referred to slide illustrations of the original design of the building by architect Henry J. Schlacks. In those renderings he pointed out a larger structure with more architectural details. Mr. Hill stated that this is no-, the building the Preservation Commission recommended for landmark designation, in fact, that building does not exist. He said that is not the same building built in 1901, and if it were, he would also recommend its landmark designation. Mr. Hill went into further detail noting that the building has been described as American Georgian Revival, Georgian or \eo Georgian, etc.; clearly lacking a obvious definition of its architectural style. He said the nomination did not meet criterion 3 which is exemplification of architectural style. In regard to criterion 9, regarding unique location, he said the nomination failed to demonstrate the uniqueness of the building's location. The point specified regarding the location on Ridge because of the history of this path, is not valid. Mr. Hill agreed with Ms. Carroll's previous statement regarding the financial component being significant in the City's decision of what to do with this building. He noted that Mr. Max Rubin and Mr. David Cook were present to answer any further questions of the economic feasibility of rehabilitating the Civic Center building if the Committee so desired. Aid. Moran asked staff if a nomination for landmark designation could be submitted again if the current nomination failed_ Mr. Hill responded that the Preservation Ordinance has a 2-year time period before the Preservation Commission could consider a new nomination. Chair Rainey asked what if the City let the 120 day period to make a decision on the nomination run out. Mr. Hill answered the nomination then would fail. Aid. Bernstein referred to the Colonnade Building at 904 Hinman Avenue as an example and pointed out that the PRD Committee extended the time to make a decision on the window replacement indefinitely. Mr. Hill responded that provided a precedent for the P&:D Committee to extend the 120 days IL--nitation to make a decision on the landmark nomination of the Civic Center. Chair Rainey stated that she would tend to am= with Mr_ Kennedy's proposal of the "Friends of the Civic Center" group to a certain degree as far as getting an ideal of economic feasibility• on rehabilitating the building_ She suc`ested that the City could put the Civic Center for sale and wait and see what kind of orTers come in. Aid. Bernstein agreed and noted that the City Council dies not want to limit the options by either designating the building as a landmark or by not taking action on the nomination. Aid. Wynne raised the question of what parties should be involved into entering into an agreement if City Council were to hold on its decision of the landmark nomination. Chair Rainey's view was that Ms. Barbara Gardner would be one of the parties since she is the person who wrote the nomination, however she is not present at this meeting. Mr. Ruiz brought to the Committee's attention that the nomination lists the "Friends of the Special P&D Ccr=ince hitg. M inutes of 01-17-06 Page 4 Civic Center" as the applicant and acknowledged that Mr. Kennedy is present at this meeting on behalf of that group. Aid. Wollin reminded that City Council has agreed to move the City Offices out of the Civic Center, however at the same time she agrees with Aid. Bernstein in not wanting to limit the options be designating the Civic Center as a landmark. She said the one option is to rehab the building for residential use. Mr. Hill noted that any adoptive reuse of the building would cause the need for much greater time than the 120 days for this Committee to make a decision. The Committee discussed this at further length and came to a consensus that the 120 days to make a decision was too short a time period to put together a request for proposal that will include the rehabilitation of the building. Ald. Tisdahl raised a point that the question was not if the Civic Center could be restored, but whether developers will be interested in developing the site and how much money they will be willing to pay for the property. Chair Rainey noted that the City is estimating in the vicinity of S20 million dollars for the property. Aid. Jean -Baptiste asked what the next step is for the P&D Committee and does the Committee have the authority to extend the 120 days, which Aid. Bernstein believes that the Committee does have the ability to do so. Mr. Hill responded that the City, as the building owner, could extend the deadline and they have established precedent to do so. Aid. Holmes expressed her concern with &.e P&:D Committee making a decision with uncertain dates. Several Committee members addressed Ald. Holmes concern reiterating that the 120 days is not enough time to solicit responses to a request for proposals, therefore additional time tentatively would be needed beyond the time period. Aid. Moran stated that it appears that there is much wort: to be done still. Aid. Jean -Baptiste made a motion to postpone indefinitely the decision on the landmark nomination of the Civic Center to allow the City to seek proposals from developers to rehabilitate the building for residential use. Aid. Bernstein seconded the motion and added that the Civic Center Committee must prepare a Request for Proposal for submission as soon as possible. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0. At this time, Mr. Ruiz clarified for the record that the initial 120-day deadline is March 14, 2006. ADJOUR.NNfE1T The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Brownlee DRAFT Planning & Development Committee Minutes of January 23, 2006 Council Chambers - 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey. E Tisdahl. C. Wollin, M. %Vpnne Staff Present: J. Wolinski. J. Cwroll, H. Hill, G. Dorgan, A. Jackson, D. Spicuaa, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Rainey DECLARATION OF OUORUNI Chair Rainey called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Ald. Holmes graciously requested to the Committee Chair tbat agenda item number (P2) regarding 2100 Greenwood be considered before the first item on the agmda concerning the Mather Lifeways case. Chair Rainey granted Aid. Holmes request. Chair Rainey also announced that there will be a special meeting of the P&D Committee scheduled for Tuesday, January 3I, 2006 to clean up and address any remaining items on their agenda if time does not permit this evening. APPROVAL. OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUA.RY 5. 2006 AND THE REGULAR MEETING \11�(3TES OF JAtiL3ARY 9.2006 Aid. Tisdahl moved approval of the January 5. 2006 Special !Meeting Minutes, seconded by Aid. Holmes. The vote w-as 8-0 in favor of the motion (Aid. Moran not yet present). AU Tisdahl moved approval of the January 9, 2006 minutm seconded by Aid. Holmes. The vote was 8- 0 in favor of the motion (Aid. Moran not vet present). ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION PIannine & Development Committee Rule{ for Planned Dectlanments Aid. Tisdahl moved approval of the Rules as presented, seconded by aid. Holmes. The vote was unanimous 8-0 in approval of the Rules. (P21 Ordinance 09-0-06 - Planned neveiorment & \tan Arun-ndment - 2100 Greenwood Street THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LAURA BERNAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. THEREFORE DETAILED MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE WITHI` THE TRa\SCRIPT. A Si_NUMARY OF THE DISCUSSION THAT TOOK PLACE FOLLOVI'S IN THE MINUTES PROVIDED. In summary: Mr. Stephen Engelman. attorney representing the applicat:�n by 2100 Greenwood Lofts Ltd. and the Principal, .Mr. Steven Yas. made opening comments and tu=J the presentation over toMr. Yas. Mr. Steven Yas. gave an overview- presentation of the project using a slide arrangement of several illustrations of the proposed development as well as diagra=s. He made note of the project going for P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of 01-23-06 Page 2 LEAD Certification and went into specifics explaining the details on accomplishing that status. Mr. Engelman followed %fr. Yas presentation with closing comments. At this point, Chair Rainey allowed for any citizen comments in support or opposition of this project. Mr. Sam Octarian, spoke in opposition of crrnin issues. He is the owner of the buildings just west of the subject site. He read from a prepared statement. The Committee agreed to take Mr. Octarian's concerns into consideration due to the nature of his company's operation and function. Ms. Berm Sue Ester commented on the proposed cost per unit and the types of businesses that would be used in the workingiliving lofts. Her point is in regards to the affordable aspect of these units and who this project is actually geared towards being able to purchase the units for combination of living and being able to work out of. Following any further discussion, Aid. Jain -Baptiste moved approval of the proposed Planned Development and Map Amendment under Ordinance 0943-K seconded by Aid. Holmes. The vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. SPIT Ordinance 5-0-06 — Planned Develoo_;nrnt — Mather Lifew-ays. 1615 Hinman Avenue/.122 Davis Street THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LAURA BEILNAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. THEREFORE DETAILED MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE TRANSCRIPT. A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION THAT TOOK PLACE FOLLOWS IN THE MINUTES PROVIDED. In summin: Chair Rainey read specific portions of the Rules governing Planned Developments by which the P$D Committee must follow for clarification of the proceedings in this hearing. Mr. Wolinski made a report to the Committee on new information received this evening. He brought attention to the memorandum presented to the Committee from Mr. Gavin Morgan responding to requests for additional information on the Mather Project ask for previously from members of this Committee_ Chair Rainey allowed the applicant to make dheir presentation a- this time. followed by comments from any opposition. Mr. David Reifman of Piper Rudnick Gray Cary, representing the applicant, `lather Lifcw•ays, gave opening comments. Following w-as Ms. Mary Leary. reprrsentative for Mather Lifeways, gave a lengthy overview on the financial projection report, as requested by the Committee at the last meeting. After Ms. Leary's closing comments. Chair Rainey opened the floor for any additional comments in support or opposition tLy this project. Mr. David Reynolds addressed the P&D Committee and responded to several of the statements made previously by tits. Leary n_garding her report on the financial aspects of the proposed project. His overall opinion is t- at the financial report and r>:cords presented are not quite accurate or specific to the concerns that he previously addressed. therefore are not actually convincing in this case. .It. Ross Lint:. CEO of Marketing Analytical located on the 10`s floor of the 500 Davis Building, clarified a mis-communication in the Evanston Review rude by Mather Lifeways attorney. He also represents the business owners of 500 Davis and their opposition to this planned development proposal and how it will negatively affect their businesses if the project goes through as presented. P&D Committee Nitg. `iinutes of 01-23-06 Page 3 Chair Rainey at this time, closed all conm=ts from the applicant and opponents for Committee discussion only. In Committee discussion, the members brought up several points of concern. Aid. Bernstein commented on the applicant having to expose financial information at this stage in the process. Ald. Wynne said that the Committee needs time to analyze the new information and correspondence received from staff this evening Aid. Jean -Bap tiste's opinion is that the financial information should be forwarded to the City's financial consultant, lair. Marty Stern. for further review and to report his analysis back before the Committee. Ald. Wynne agreed. Aid. Tisdahl also requested in addition that she would like the City's financial consultant to review fir. Morgan's mx annalysis and report back to the Committee with his opinion. On the other hand, Aid. Nioraa stated that in his opinion the financial analysis provided is very clear and he does not see the need for any consultant review at this time. However, the majority of the Committee agreed that the financial information should be forwarded to the City's financial consultant for further review and analysis. Chair Rainey directed staff to for►r•ard the P&D Committee's request for further review and analysis by the City's Financial Consultant, Mr. Marty Stern and to give a report back before them by the next meeting. The Committee unanimously supported Chair Rainey's direction. Chair Rainey further asked that staff forward her regt-c-st that :fir. Stern be present at the next meeting that this item is being addressed for any questions or comments. (P3) Ordinance 13940-06 — Amendine the Affordable liousine Demolition Tax Ordinance This item was held in Committee to be addressed at the special meeting scheduled for January 31, 2006. (N) Resolution 3-PR-06 — Desien Guidelines for Planned Develcomcnts This item was held in Committee to be addressed at the special meeting scheduled for January 31, 2006. fP51 Reouest for Families in Transition Suhsidv This item was held in Committee to be addressed at the special meeting scheduled for January 31. 2006. It was confirmed that a special meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. In the Council Chambers to further address tht Slather Item and the following agenda items above. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Jacqueline E. Bro%%mlee I e I)MI apn"f COWKLilee ianujry 31J )-DI6 IUD Rin1 kT 6's t/fRkA)SC�QIP'iS ONLY Planning & Development Committee Minutes of February I3, 2006 Council Chambers — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Chic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin, M. Wynne Alderman Absent: E. Moran Staff Present: J. Wolinski, C. Brzezinski, J. Carroll, H. Hill, G. Morgan, D. Spicuzza, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Rainey DECLARATION* OF OUORUNI Chair Rainey called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.. APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL MEETING MIIUTFS OF JANUARY 17. 2006 AND THE REGULAR MEETING MINIiTES OF JANUARY 23.2006 Aid. Wynnc moved approval of both the January 17, 2006 Special Meeting Minutes and the January 23. 2006 minutes, seconded by Aid. Tisdahi. Chair Rainey trade a clarification on page 4. third paragraph of the January 17* minutes, noting that she meant to state "that the City is looking for S20,000,000 as a result of the sale of this building for the purchase and building of a new civic center. She said this would include the increment from the property tax over 20 years. She does feel this building is worth S20 million, however. With that, the minutes were unanimously approved 8-0. ITEMS FOR CO`iSIDERATION (P2) Ordinance 06-0-06 — Planned Development — Mather Lifeways. 1615 Hinman Avenue/422 Davis Street THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LAURA BERNAR, IN' ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. THEREFORE DETAILED .LIINUTES ARE AVAILABLE N 'ITHI\ THE TRANSCRIPT. (P6) Request for \favor's Srwcial Housine Fund for Interfaith Housing Center Ms. Carol Downs. Fair Housing Coordinator and his. Gail Schechter. Executive Director, both for Interfaith Housing Center addressed the Comminec. They explained that the request for S10,000 in Mayor's Special Housing Fund is to help support their project that provides counseling and education to the targeted homeo«mers that are subject to predatory lenders. This program is d:sictt_d to help prevent foreclosure for those targeted homeowners that usually end up in that situation. Aid. Tisdahi moved approval, seconded by Aid. Holmes. The vote was 8-0 In favor of the motion. Ms. Downs and Ms. Schechter informed the Committee that they have already begun speaking at the Churches and other functions. Ms. Downs said that she would like to plan in the near future to hold a meeting here at the Civic Center. Aid. Jean - Baptiste noted the Leadership Evanston in collaboration mith FCDC are going around on the P&D Commince Mtg. Minutes of February 13, 2046 Pane 2 West side of town trying to index affordable housing that arc still around and trying to inquire as to who the owners are and what state of vulnerability the homeowner may be at, especially the elderly population. He suggested that Interfaith collaborate with the two organizations that he mentioned to combine resources and information. (P7) Recuest for Families in Transition Subsidv tits. Cheryl Reduerzo, Social Worker for Connections for the Homeless, introduced herself. She informed the Committee that she has worked with this client for two years now and wants to continue supporting this client through sponsorship in the FIT Program. Background information on the client is written out in Attachment 1. Aid. Bernstein moved approval, seconded by Aid. Wynne. Chair Rainey requested to amend the motion to approve for 1 year up to 55,000, and then have the sponsor provide a status report after a 6-month and 9-month period, which will establish whether the client will receive the additional 1-year period for an additional sum of up to 55,000. Aid. Bernstein accepted that amendment into his motion, seconded by Aid. Wynne. The vote was 8-0 in approval of the motion. (PS) Request for HOME Funds for the Evanston Housing Coalition Nfr. George Gauthier, Executive Director for the Evanston Housing Coalition, addressed the Committee. He described the project in detail. concluding ultimately that the building would be inexpensive but not cheap. He said the target buyer is fm families of 4-6 people at 80% of the median income level. up to 558,000 per year. Residency requirement of at least 2 years or work requirement of at least I year in Evanston. The affordability period will be for 20 years. Mr. Gauthier noted that he will be working with the Evanston Housing Corporation Mortgage prorram to find potential buyers and for loan financing for the homeowner. Aid. %V)Mne requested more detail on the resale process of the home_ Mr. Gauthier said the affordability period will last with the property for 20 years; however the homeowner can sell before that time at a profit of 3% per year, which is the average return arnount, and would have to sell to another income qualified buyer. Ald- Holmes reminded her fellow aldermen that this site was a troubled site in the neighborhood for a lone period of time and she is happy to see this property being redeveloped for the proposed use which will provide housing for two deserving families. She also noted that the developer has offered to hire some local neighborhood handyman, in c*llabomtion with ECDC, to assist with the building of the project_ Chair Rainey asked that the dnvcloper work with the business owners to the south of this site to work out a cleats upltrash plan since these two new residential properties will sit directly on the alley. She requested t_hAt these two properties be advertised City-wide in seeking offers for the sale of dwelling units. oat just for the immediate neighborhood or a targeted group of people. Aid_ Jean -Baptiste said that he would like to see an effort to help the people who arc at less that the SO°o median income to be able to purchase property also. Aid. Bernstein moved approval. seconded by Aid. Holmes. The vote was unanimous approval 8-0. (P9) Ordinance 1 S-0-06 — T%-m 2 Restaurant at 1968 Der.-+ster Street Aid. Jean -Baptiste moved approval of Ordinance 184)-06 to operate Panino's Bar and Csfe, seconded by Aid. Bernstein. Chair Rainey raised question on the landscape plan presented this evening. 11r. Lenny Rago. ow-ner.'operator of Panino's Restaurant, noted that he w-1 be leasing this location from Joseph Fretd & Associates for Evanston Plaza, LLC, the property owner. He described the site plan and PhD Committee Mtg. Minutes of February 13.2006 Page 3 landscaping plan pointing out the patio location being on the Dempster Street side and explaining the other surrounding areas in accordance with the plan presemad before the Committee. He said that the operation of this site would duplication the operation of what was previously located at their Central Street location. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. (P10) Ordinance 20-0-06 — Soecial Use for an Addition to a Retirement Horne Chair Rainey called on Ms. Charlotte Kohn. Administrator for the Dobson Plaza Nursing Home. This special use request is for a sun room addition to the existing building. Aid. Wollin raised a question on the .92 side yard setback and l.2 setback for the final yard and whether their was any problem with the neighbors on these setbacks_ She did note that no one spoke against or in favor of this special use in the transcript. therefore she is assuming that everyone is comfortable with this proposed addition_ Chair Rainey informed Aid. Wollin tlut she has over 50 email addresses for this very neighborhood within the 500 feet that she has sent notice to twice regarding this proposed addition. which she urged to reply back with comments or concerns. She assured that no negative responses were received. Ms. Kohn added that she also went door-to-door to residents in the neighborhood and the majority expressed that the one-story step dower addition would be more in harmony with the residential area and actual enhance the neighborhood. Aid. Wynne moved approval, seconded by Aid. Holmes, The vote was 8-0 In favor of the motion. IP11) Ordinance 16-0-06 — Snecial use for 1S1 S Dempster Street Aid. dean -Baptiste moved approval of Ordinance 16-0-06. seconded by Aid. Tlsdabl. Chair Rainey called on the owner for an overview explaining the business and this proposal. Ms. Nina Yetimov stated that she will be opening a plumbing su;r,,ly story, which she considered to be a wholesale establishment, but instead the City zoning analysis regarded the business in the retail category. Therefore she was required to apply for a spe-cial use and go before the Zoning Board. Aid. Wynne said that her understanding was that the applicant started wort: inside the building without the required permits. Mr. Wolinski confirn:d that the Building Department shut down the project when they found out what type of work was being done on the interior that required permits. It was then that City stag' did an analysis of the operation of the business and considered it as a retail business estabiishr..,=. old_ Wynne _.:ed what the penalty- is for doing work without a permit and if this applicant is still liable to Pay that fee even after having to go through the special use process. Mr. Wolin=k-i responded that tar penalty fee is 75% of the permit fee and assured that the owner will still have to pay the penalty before any permits are issued. Aid. lean -Baptiste, as alderman of the ward. stated that this b.siness will be good for the block and will being in sync with the area_ He notrd that the uniform business that was in operation for a very long time at this location has been g me for many yea.-s now leaving the building vacant. Therefore he is pleased to have a business Laing in rcplacin, a long-standing business location. He does have concerns with the alley directly behind the l:u.laing that is heavily used by the adjacent car was across the alley. Howe%e:, the owner has as 5ured that they will be using the parking lot next to their building for delive:irs and business u_,r. Aid. Bernstein raised question on what type of new signage would be instal:ed for the busing and reminded the applicant that a permit is required for signage that complies. Ms. Yefrmov ex}lained the type of signagc that she is proposing to install and is aware of the sib permit process_ In answer to another question, she responded that she does own the entire probity, not leasing or renting. Aid. lean -Baptiste asked P&D Cormninee %t•,c. Minutes of February 13, 2006 Pare -i that the applicant do a very nice window display that will enhance the exterior appearance of the building. Ms_ Yefunov said that she is planning on using the second floor windows added showroom display. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. (P121 Ordinance 17-0-06 - Svecial Use for a Tvne 2 Restaurant at 622 Davis Street Aid. Jean -Baptiste moved approval, seconded by Aid. IV*nne. The Commitice acknowledged Mr. Andrew Cole, Attorney for the applicantlowner and Mr. Joseph AIongi, owner of Al's lWian Beef Restaurant. Ald. Jean -Baptiste questioned what the status is on the elimination or moratorium on any additional type 2 restaurants in the downtown core area. \ir_ Wolinski responded that reference was originally made some time ago by a previous alderman and the discussion and concern at that time was due to the increasing garbage and litter problems from all of the type 2 restaurants in the do%mtown area. This problem has since been resolved by assigning an area property standards inspector to do a downtown sweep every Monday mexTting inspecting the alleys and garbage:' -waste situation of every business downtown. The propcm- standards inspector has wrote up marry businesses and restaurants since that time and the rnajority have since abided by the garbage and litter pickup plans. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. (P131 Ordinance 19-0-06 - Soecial Use fora Tvne 2 Restaurant at 900 Chicago Avenue Aid. Wollin moved approval, seconded by Aid. Jean -Baptiste. Aid. Wynne noted that this restaurant will be located in the 3`' Ward and that she approves of this applicant and request that the applicant observe and abide by the litter plan. Mr. Roy Toribio, lessee and operator of Froots Restaurant, stated that the business will be located on the direct comer location of ,lain and Chicago Avenue in the new building at 900 Chicago Avenue. He said that there will be no frying of food, such as french -fries. served in his restaurant. The menu consists of wraps and other healthy items that do not require any cooking. He said that business will be closed by 9:00 p.m. and they will be open for breakfast. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. ADJOUR.\NiErT The meeting w-s adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully subrmned.. Jacqueline E. Brownlee Planning & Development Committee Minutes of February 27, 2006 Council Chambers — 0:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D_ Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. WoUin. M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Wolinski. C. Brrezinski, J. Carroll. G. Morgan. K. Cox, E. Szymanski, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: AIderman Rainey DECLARATIONOF QUORUM Chair Rainey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p_m. APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL MEETING :1IN-iTF_1; OF JANUARY 31. 2006 AND THE REGULAR MEETING MIN ITES OF FERRUARY 13. 2006 Aid. Wynne moved approval of both the January 31. 2006 Special Meeting Minutes and the February 13, 2006 minutes, seconded by Aid. Jean -Baptiste. The minutes were unanimously approved 9-0. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (P2) Ordinance 38-0-06 — Planned €jevelooment for 1613 Church Street This item w•as held in Committee and will be site first item on the agenda for the March 13, 2006 meeting. (P3) Ordinance 32-0-06 — Adontion of the 2003 International Enerev Conservation Code Aid. Wynne moved approval of Ordinance 32434O0, seconded by Aid. Bernstein. Mr. Wolinski informed the Committee that this ordinance is for adopting the International Energy Conservation Code. 2003 Edition. This code has beta supported by both the Environment Board and the Energy Commission and will full the gaps between w hat the State has adopted as the 2000 Energy Code with the 2001 supplement and also with the 2003 International Residential Code and International Building Code. As pointed out in the memorandum. this code will make sure that virtually every type of structure built in Evanston complies with the Energy Conservation Code. \fr. Wolinski stated that they are not proposing adding any new staff for this code and that there will be a self -certification process by the State of Illinois Licensed rVchitccts that will substantial that their plans are in compliance with this code and also that the field work done by the contractor will also be self -certified. Aid_ Rerns:cin asked if this is all prospective versus retro-active. Mr. \Volinski confirmed that this is for ne-w construction, additions, and substantial rehabilitations from the time of adoption forward. Chair Rainey acknowledged Mr. Len Sciarra. Environment Board Member, and Mr. Joel Freeman. Energy Commissioner. Mr. Sciarra tivank-ed the P&D Committee for addressing this matter on their agenda. He noted that the 2003 version is more stringent than the 2001 version, primarily in the area of lighting. He said that this is particularly important for Evanston due to the current demand on our electrical distribution system He went on reading from a prepared P&D Comrninee Mig. Minutes of 2-27-06 Page 2 statement which outlined the importance of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) represents basic good construction and that this code establishes minimum regulations for the design of energy effreitnt buildings and structures. He said that it is crucial to get the energy savings in at the beginning of a project to realizing the ultimate goal of reduced peak demand and reduced energy consumption. Mr. Sciarm noted that the majority of corporations and institutions that own their buildings already build to this code, \ortthwestem being an example. He said that nothing in the State law• enacting the 2001 IECC prevents municipalities from enacting a more stringent energy consmation codes or standards and uniformity with the State of Illinois Energy Conservation Code should not be a major factor in this decision to enact the more current 2003 version. Mr. Sciarra stated that Evanston should lead by example in the environment area which he believes everyone is working for. Both the Environment Board and Energy Commission believe the Evanston should be a Ieader on issues of sustainability and he quoted from the Comprehensive General PL= of 2000 on specific points regarding this issue. He informed the Committee that he and Mr. Freeman work with energy codes everyday and are available for any questions or to assist in the planning stages for planned developments or other the constructions of other building structures_ Ald. Moran expressed his concern with not receiving any analysis on the impact of this statute within the correspondence presented in their packets regarding this item. He recalled past discussions on this matter about the differences between State code and the municipal implemented code and would like to see these comparisons again. He said it is important to understand what the implications are for adopting an ordinance like this. He asked if the construction industry have been solicited of their opinions on the impact of this code. Mr. Wolinski responded that thry have been discussing the energy conservation code issues with contractors and developers for at least the last IS months regarding the State adoption of the 2000 and 2001 Energy Conservation code and they were informed that once the State adopts this code and begins enforcement, the City of Evanston will begin enforcement as well. The 2003 code covers a couple of areas primarily in lighting and power that is not part of the State code at the present time. He said. as fa: as conversation with contractors and developers, this has taken place over the last year and a halt: Aid. Moran questioned the actual content of those conversations and how much information was given and he believes it is uncomment upon the City to have a grasp of the impact and implicawons are of this ordinance. He reiterated that the limited amount of information forwarded to the Committee in this packet does not address the questioned he is concerned with. He apprec=red the representatives of the Energy Commission and Environment Board being present and =derstands the perspective they brink; to this. hoerever if they are to have a balanced discussion about the wisdom of adopting this code. then it would be beneficial to also have the construction u-mdustries feedback that would be impacted by this code. He is not comfortable at this point to vote on this matter without review of further information. Mr. Wolinski clarified that wha: he meant by conversations with contactors and developers is that it was informative to this induutr• that when the State decided to adopt the 2000 and 2001 Energy Codes that this was _coin:; to become the law• of the State and that all municipalities were going to have to conform. He said •hat this more or less wi; the stance of the staff recommendation up until approximately the pets: 6 months and the Energy Commission and Environment Board have felt that this has not cone :ar enough since there were gaps in what they were promoting. He stated that the direction here is that they would adopt this ordinance so that they would have both the State Energy Code. 2131:0 and 2001 versions, and the 2003 International Energy Conversation Code to fill those gaps. \is. Brzezinski explained first that the State code, which will go into effect April 10h, covers all new commercial buildings snd residential buildings that are taller than 3-stories; the code does P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of 2-27-06 Page 3 not cover residential buildings less than that. She continued that last May, the City adopted the 2003 International series of codes that covers all construction building. which the l & 2 family residential code already has built into it minimum energy code standards such as installation and mechanical systems but do not include lighting_ Therefore, what they are left with in the gap between the State code are for above 3-stories residential buildings, which were not being addressed here in Evanston under the I & 2 family dwelling residential code. Ms. Brzezinski stated that the code requirements are very similar between the 2003 and the State code of 2000 with the 2001 supplements. She said there arc few differences, which Mr. Sciarm mentioned earlier, particularly with the electrical aspects. She noted that as far as what the contractors think of this code. they have already had for the last S months. the residential portion and quite honestly staff has not had much negative feedback. She said as more and more communities have adopted this code, which the City of Chicago has had in place for more than 3 years, it is not unfamiliar to the construction industry. Ms. Brzezinski said that they were originally told by State representatives that they were going to adopt the 2003 version, which is why the City didn't initially and they thought it was just leaving out just 1 & 2 family residential, it turns out that it left out 3-stories and down. Therefore, as the State went through their legislative process, it changed some from what they were initially informed of through Julie Hamos' office. She reiterated that this code will bridge that gap between the two codes. In response to AId. \loran's concerns, she explained that this code is something that more and more contractors, owners, and developers are getting familiar with. She noted that the financial implications as far as submittals and other specific costs, that she would be happy to rtrsearch or investigate further. Aid. Wynne said that one of her concerns has been somewhat addressed by Ms. Brzezinski regarding what other communities surrounding Evanston have adopted this International code that they are addressing here. She retracted that it was nicritioned that the City of Chicago has had this in place for several years and asked what other surrounding communities have adopted this code. Nis. Sciutm responded that Glenview has adopted this code, noting that the entire Glen project was developed using the 2001 code, Naperville has the 2003 code, Normal. Rockford, Peoria, Lincolnwood are some additional communities that have also adopted this code. He said that there arc approximately 26 municipalities in Northern Illinois that have adopted either the 2001 or 2003 codes. Aid. Wynne noted that Evanston is clearly not the first community to adopt this code, therefore the majority of contractors are not just learning of about this code and have knowledge about the adoption of this code throughout the State of Illinois. She appreciates Aid. Moran's request for additional information and understanding the financial implications, however part of their entirc strategic plan discussion has been that Er_nston "thinks" it is green but in actuality is not as greets as it should be, especially in keeping with other surrounding communities. She believes this code is taking Evanston a step in the right direction, especially with the level of construction going on right now. She said it would be such a shame for Evanston to miss any more of this new construction coming under the latest energy code that they could possibly have. Ald_ Wynne stated in her opinion, it se%nrs that if even the City of Chicago has moved forward on this by several years that there can't be many contractors that operate here in Evanston that are not f=riliar with this code. Aid. Moran re;-I.-+onded that there have been massy time in Evar_ _on's history where they were not necessarily looking to jump on the sane track as the City of Chicago. He said that this might be a good indicator, however he is not convinced nor completely comfortable with the fact that just because other municipalities have adopted this code that it necessarily means that Evanston should do so as well. He reiterated his concern for what is best for Evanston and how this will financial impact on development here and the cost implications that could effect homeowners here as well. He said that they are operating under the State ordinance that applies to Evanston P&D Commince Mtg. Ntinutrs of 2 _7-06 Page 4 right now and have since the State adoption of that ordinance and the fact that Ms. Brtezinski talks about the differentiation bem-een what was adopted by the State and this particular ordinance sue ests that them was negotiation that was conducted in the State legislature that differentiated between different proposals that clearly lead some to believe that what would be mandated by this ordinance was not what our State Legislators were Iooking to have happen. He still feels uncomfortable with votinc on this based on the information forwarded to the Committee in their packet and that it would be beneficial to review the financial implications and to consider the construction trades feedback on this matter. Aid. Tisdahl stated that she is excited about finally voting in favor of the addition of this energy code and having the opportunity to support this. She admits that it may be more demanding than the State code, which she is grateful of, and the increased demand will increase energy conservation. which is what the City of Evanston has been wanting to do. She understands that the inclusion of this ordinance is a doable deed, which she corresponds with knowing that the City of Chicago and many other municipalities have adopted this code and have implemented, in accordance with Ms. Brzezinski's comments. Ms. Brzezinski confirmed that the requirements of this code is completely doable and understood by the majority of the construction industry and fully supports this because it fills a gap of an area that was not covered under the current code. She even backs any financial implications that incur due complying by this code because it is in unison with the adoption of all other building codes that are required to be adopted to update in keeping with the current code requirements. Chair Rainey concurred with stafrs comments and recommendation, however she does find Aid. Moran's request for additional information to be logical and would be helpful to see at this point in moving forward with this issue. She noted that this item is up for introduction this evening and asked staff it they could provide the requested information by Aid. Moran by the next meeting. Ms. Brzezinski responded that staff could provide that information and noted that all of the background research and analysis w-as forwarded to the Committee from previous discussions on this matter, but can be retrieved and forwarded again. The Committer members all agreed to this. Aid. Jean -Baptiste asked Aid. Nforan who in his opinion should receive notice of the adoption of this code. Ald. Moran responded that somehow all of the construction industry should be notified of Evanston's current consideration on adoption of this code even if they are aware of other municipalities and the City of Chicago's position. He acknowledged that this could be a difficult task, but his main concern a.• this point is the need to know the impact on the eoanstruction industry, whether positive or negative, and he is very interested in their feedback since it will effect their business, as well as the financial impact that will be filtered down to the homeowners. He said that it would also be h 1pful to review a comparison analysis of the differentials between the code updates. Mr. Sciarra responded by recalling the previous information and correspondence forwarded to the Committee, which was extensive and covered cost analysis on residential cost estimates and co=mcrcial cost estimates and the projected years it would cost to recover the added expense to co:rply by the requirements of this cc\ie. The estimated projected time analysis for both residential and commercial expanded over a period of approximately 3-5 years for total cost recovery. Mr. Sciarra, Mr. Freeman, and Nis. Brzczinski assured that all previous correspondence and =a]vsis is available and can be forwarded to the Comminee before the next scheduled mectinc. The P&D Committee members disc-assed this further and concurred that it would be beneficial to reaiew some financial analysis and impacts incurred with the inclusion of this code and to see a comparison breakdown of the differentials between the 2000 and 2003 energy codes. As far as P&D Comnitzre %11g. Minutes of 2-27.06 Page 5 the construction industry feedback at this point, Aid. Bernstein pointed out that there will definitely be some contractors that support this and some that will have opposition to the code. However, that is anticipated with any other code adoptions and revisions and is expected in lieu of ha%ing to keep up with current State code requirements and regulations as they occur. Aid. Wynne addressed Ald. 4Ioran recalling that all the information he is requesting for further review was assuredly forwarded to this Committee from previous discussions and he should have examined that information then. She noted that this matter has not just been considered by this Committee and has been in the pipeline for some time now. However, she will concur with her fellow Committee members that more information should have been included with this item in their packet for consideration at this time. Chair Rainey amended the motion to introduce this item this evening and refer back to Committee with the requested information to be provided to by the next regularly scheduled meeting. Aid. Bernstein moved the amended motion, seconded by AI&Tisdahl. The vote was 8 in favor of the motion and 1 voting nay (Aid. Moran). M) Ordinance 36-0-06 - Snecial U.w Reauest for a TvDe 2 Restaurant at 1625 Chicaeo Avenue THIS 1TF-%1 WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LAURA BERINAR, IN ACCORDA. CE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. THEREFORE DETAILED MINIU-M ARE AVAILABLE %%MIN THE ATTACHED TRANSCRIPT. ADJOUP- MENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.tn. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Browmlee DRAFT Ptanaing & Development Committee lllinuYtes of Iliarch 13, 2006 Council Chambers — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present:: S. Bertuurin, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L..Jean-Baptiste, L Moran;; A.' Rainey, E Tisdahl, M. Wynne : [ t r + > ; . Alderman Absent: C. Wollin Staff Present: ; C. Busk 1. Carroll, A. Jackson,° D. Spicuzza,>w' Szymanski, J, Brownlee ': ' Presiding QMcial: Alderman Rainey DECLARATION OF OUORUM Chair Rainey called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE hfEETITG NUNUTES OF FEBRUARY 27. 2006 The meeting minutes of February 27, 2006 Here unanimously approved ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION "- W21 Ordinance 38-0-06 — Planned Development for 1613 Church Street THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LAURA BERNAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KL4EREN RULES. THEREFORE DETAILED MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE TRANSCRIPT. A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION THAT TOOK PLACE FOLLOWS IN THE MINUTES PROVIDED. Nfr. James Murray, Attorney for the applicant, gave opening comments and a presentation of the proposed planned development for Church Street Village, LLC. Mr. David Schmidt, Architect, gave a report on the layout of the development. Mr. Walter Kihm gave an historical account on how the project came about from the initial time it w-as contemplated. In opposition, his. ]can Stafford of 1618 Wesley Avenue represented her neighborhood group. She, along with his. Diary McWilliams of 1606 Wesley presented a group of petitions with a total of 77 signatures from around the immediate neighborhood. The petition lists 5 reasons with this proposed planned development does not meet the standards, which were read into the record by tiis. McWilliams. When asked for a show of hands from the audience, 29 people raised their hands in opposition of this proposed project. Mr. Greg Williams, Architect representing the opposition, presented examples of the scale and actual size of the proposed project in comparison to what currently exists of the surrounding residential properties to this site. He illustrated many different scales to give a wide range and view of how this project is too dense for the site and surrounding neighborhood and will present a wall on the Church Street side that is not in keeping %ith the character of the neighborhood. Ms. Safford gave closing remarks reflecting on their disagreement with the original zoning analysis that was done for this project. P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of 3-13-06 Page 3 • (N) Ordinance 32-0-06 — Adon_ tion of the 2003 International Enemv Conservation Code Aid. Moran requested that this item be held on the agenda for another 2 weeks to give him an opportunity to review all the information sent to the Committer last week. The P&D Committer members agreed unanimously. ADJOURNAIEIrT The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacquelit E�,amleve is P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of 3-13-06 Page 2 Chair Rainey suggested the need for a special meeting to address this item that should be held before the next regularly scheduled P&D Committee meeting. After discussion, the Committee came to a consensus to hold the special meeting next Monday, March 20`s at 5:30 p.m. (P3) Ordinance 45-0-06 — Snecial Use for Reli¢ious institution at 303 Dodee Avenue THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LAURA BERNAR, LN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. THEREFORE DETAILED MLYUTES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE TRANSCRIPT. A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION THAT TOOK PLACE FOLLOWS IN THE MINUTES PROVIDED. Mr. Seth Weinberger, Architect for the applicant, Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, gave a brief presentation of the proposed new building with a private educational institution. There was some discussion on the zoning relief for parking and the Committee was content with the use of additional parking available at the Levy Center when needed and the proposed agreement made between the City and )RC. Aid. Bernstein moved approval of Ordinance 45-0-06, seconded by Aid T'rsdaht. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. (P5) Ordinance 139-0-05 — Repeal of the Affordable Housine Demolition Tax Aid. Moran asked for a brief description of the amendment to this ordinance. Chair Rainey recalled the Committee's prior discussions of either giving people who have lived here 3 years and staring 3 years after new construction the opportunity of paying the $10,000 tax and having it returned after the 3 year period or giving them the opportunity of allowing a lien to be placed on their property to be extinguished after 3 gars. Aid. Moran asked if this particular amendment include the suggestion that there be interest that would apply if the lien option is implemented. Ms. Szymanski responded that it is not provided in the text that is drafted, however she can include wording regarding the interest at the P&D Committee's direction. Aid. Moran recalled some question about whether they would be creating a disparity between these options if there were not some kind of interest factor included if someone opted for the lien alternative. If the person moved before the 3 year period and the fee is collected, that they would then not be in a better position than the person who opted to pay up front if they were an interest charged on that amount. Aid. Moran suggested that this amendment be made to the Ordinance. Chair Rainey asked nitat this would be based on, the current interest rates? Aid. Moran responded that he does not know what the correct interest would be and said that he would work with staff on that matter. Chair Rainey noted that this item is up for action on the Council floor and they will need to hold this on the Council agenda as well for the amendment. Since this item will be held over, Aid. `loran also suggested that there be a further amendment that amongst the monies that would be collected with this tax, that at least 25% would go towards assisting families under 80% of the area median income in gaining affordable housing. He said it would be similar to the provision that they have discussed in the Inclusionary zoning ordinance where it states that they would target at least 25% of the units in the new projects would go towards people at or below 800,10 of area median income. He suggests that they commit to having at least 25% of the funds from the demolition tar go towards the provision of affordable housing for those at 80% of area median income or less. Aid. Tisdahl asked if this only goes toward purchasing a home or does this include rental units as well. Ald. Moran responded that he hopes that it Would be across the board and he also hopes that ultimately they will adopt an ordinance that would relate to rental housing. Chair Rainey suggested that Aid. Moran wort: with staff on the amendments to this ordinance. P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of 3-13-06 Page 3 • (N) Ordinance 32-0-06 — Adoption of the 2003 International Enerav Conservation Code Aid. Moran requested that this item be held on the agenda for another 2 weeks to give him an opportunity to review all the information sent to the Committee last week. The P&.D Committee members agreed unanimously. ADJOUPJ"fEhT The meeting vas adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueli E. unlee 11 0 Srd���SNa�� s3y�N�w a�oa� aa��?jtim"°� DRAFT . SPECIAL Planning & Development Committee Aiinutes of April 4, 2006 Room 2200 — 7:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center, Room 2200 Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin, M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Wolinski, J. Carroll, E. Szymanski, D. Spicuzza, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Rainey DECLARATION OF OVORUINI Chairman Rainey called the meeting to order at 7:43 pmL ITEAIS FOR CONSIDERATION IP1) Ordinance 38-0-06 — Planned Develonment for 1613 Church Street THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY A COURT REPORTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. THEREFORE DETAILED ML%'UTES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN . THE TRANSCRIPT. fP2) Planned Develovment for 1708-10 Darrow Avenue/1805 Church Street THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY A COURT REPORTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAE•REN RULES. THEREFORE DETAILED NILKUTES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE TRANSCRIPT. (P3) Ordinance 139-0-05 — Amendment of the Affordable Housine Demolition Tax Ald. Moran suggested that 50% of all collected funds collected under this tax go for 80% of median income or less dedicated to assisting households at SM's area median income or less with their affordable housing needs. Nis. Sz,%7nanski recommended that a separate fund be created exclusively for the purpose of assisting households at 80% -ma median income or less with their affordable housing needs. There was discussion and consensus that the other 50% of the demolition tax monies received would go to the Inclusionam housing fund. Ms. Carroll expressed her agreement with this proposal. Nis. Sz)-manski read to the Committee substitute language to express Ald. Moran's proposal. The consensus of the Corm--ninee was to have legal staff amend the ordinance and present it back to Council at the April 11, 2006 meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting %vas adjourned at 12:02 a.m. pectfully submitted, • Jacqueli E. ro%mlee • DRAFT Planning & Development Committee Minutes of April„20dfi__.�--. j( Council Chambers — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, .,A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin Alderman Absent: M. W)mne Staff Present: J. Wolinski, J. Carroll, A. Jackson; " I]. Mari no, D: Spicuaa, E. Szymanski, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Rainey DECLARATION OF 0UORU11t Chair Rainey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH' 27. 2006 AND SPEICAL MEETING OF APRIL 4.2006 Both sets of meeting minutes were unanimously approved 8-0. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (P2) Planned Development for 1708-10 Darrow Avenue/1805 Church Street THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER DENISE ANDRAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS CASE. In conclusion, this case was held on the agenda under Items for Future Consideration. A subcommittee of the Planning & Development Committee was formed, consisting of alderman, 3 proponent, and 3 opponents: to meet, discuss and come up with some alternatives that can be agreed upon by all sides. This subcommittee was given 1 month to meet and the case is scheduled to return on the May 22, 2006 Planning & Development Committee agenda. (P31 Ordinance 53-0-06 — Planned Development for 2607-2617 Prairie Avenue THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER DENIS£ ANDRAS,.IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREti RULES. PLEASE REFER THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS CASE. In conclusion, this cast was approved by the P&D Committee with a rote of 8-0. An amendment to the agenda will be made before the next Council meeting to include wording regarding the cost to be incurred by the developer to replace the water main on a section of Prairie Avenue. P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of April l 1, 2006 Page 2 • (P41 Resolution 26-R-06 — Resemin¢ S3.500.000 of Bond Volume Can for 2006 for Local Use Aid. Moran moved approval of Resolution 26-R-06, seconded by Aid. Tisdabl. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. (P5) Resolution 27-R-06 — Ceding of S2.488.800 of 2006 Bond Volume can to the Illinois Housin¢ Develonment Authoritv Chair Rainey moved approval of Resolution 27-R-06, seconded by Aid. Wollin. The vote was 84 in favor of the motion. (P6) Ordinance 52-0-06 -- Establishing a Moratorium on the Issuance of Buildin¢_ Permits for Construction in the West Evanston TIF District and Areas to the North Aid. Jean -Baptiste move approval of Ordinance 52-0-06, seconded by Aid. Holmes. Chair Rainey questioned why the intersection and the commercial properties to the west on Church Street arc not included in this Moratorium. She asks this because the intent here is to create a plan and she has never sccn, historically, any area that needs more planning than this area other than Howard Street. Aid. Holmes responded that some of this intersection is already underway with renovation. etc. Chair Rainey stated that impression has been stated for over 5- years now and nothing has been done or moved forward in these locations. Aid. Jean -Baptiste moved to amend the area that is subject to the moratorium includes the Intersection of Church and Dodge, Church Street west of Dodge to Brown, and north on Dodge from Church to the alley. Mr. Wolinslci clarified that historically on moratoriums it has been for new construction. He is assuming that when they are talking about building permits for renovation in the storefronts, that this would be permiss&c. It was also clarified that the area suggested for . inclusion is already in the TIi' area but was not included in on the map provided. Aid. Jean - Baptiste then changed the amendment to include the entire TIF area with the exception of the Church and Darrow project site. Aid. Holmes seconded the motion and the vote was 8-0 in favor of the amended motion. (P7) Ordinance 27-0-06 — Inclusionary Housing Ordinance This item was held in Committee_ U Reouest for $25.000 in %favor's Special Housing Funds for H u 'n nortunity Develooment Corporation's Housine Counseline Program This item was held in Committee. (P9) Plat of Consolidation — 415 Howard Street Aid. Wollin moved approval, seconded by Ald. Tisdahl. The vote was 8-0 In favor of the motion. ADJOUR.ti hiEh"T The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m. espectfully submitted, + %n'q_'r Jacqu ine E. w Bronlee i Planning & Development Committee Minutes of April 24, 2006 Council Chambers - 6:30 p.m. Evanston Chic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein. A. Hanse-_ D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Nt ollin. M. Wynne Staff Present: C. Brzezinski. J. Carroll, D. Spicuzza, E. Szymanski, M. Travis, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Wynne DECLARATION OF Ot;ORtl%f Chair Wynne called the meeting to order at 6.53 psn. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 11, 2006 NtEET111G MINUTES Aid. Tisdahl moved approval, seconded by Ald_ Bernstein. The rote was 9-0 in favor of the motion ITEMS FOR CO`SIDFRATIOr (P21 Ordinance 59-0-06 - Special Use Reouest fZr a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at 1630 Sherman Mr. Steve Freedland, Attorney representing Ba--mes & Noble addressed the Committee. He explained that the cafe would be identical to the ooe in the existing store on the second floor with a seating arms for approximately 50 people. Ald_ Bernstein stated that he was bothered by the response in the transcript regarding litter. It was stated by the applicant that it is the landlord's responsibility. which is not true; it is every business owner's responsibility. Mr. Freedland said it is his unders=ding that all the tenants in S1:esman Plaza would be paying into a shared mairimnance fund. However, he assured their co=nittee to abide by the litter collection plan that is also a part of the ordinance. Aid. 'Wollin moved approval. seconded by Aid- Tisdahl. The vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. fP41 Reaue`-t for $25,000 in \savor's Srec-L.0 Housine Funds for Housing Ch)mrtunity Develc,oment t: omoration's Housine Counseling Program Aid. Rsincy informed the Committee that this requ.^st came about when 11013C originally applied for CD3G funds. However. due to increased derma..=nd for these funds and allocation cuts, HODC was then told y the Community Development Ccrunittee to seek \ISHF money. However, from her tut&.-ss=ang, there is limited money in the Mlayor's Special Housing Fund. Ms. Spicuzza gave th#. Corc-nninee an update on current funds th.L are allocated to be used and anticipated funds coming: in the- near future. With all said. she estimated a current approximate balance of SI09.0Ck). ?►ld. Rainey stated several reasons why she is not in favor of approving the request for this amount of funding, one reason being she qi=, ;-tions the number of people who actually go through this counseling program, how often are :be programs given, is all the funding for the counselu's spry? PRRD Committee Attg. Minutes of 4-24-06 Page 2 Aid, ~loran moved to approve HODC's request for 525,000 in Mayor's Special Housing Funds. Aid. Rainey moved to amend Aid. %lama's motion for $10,000 in funding. No second. Aid. Bernstein said that he could support Aid. Rainey's amended amount along with the amounts that HODC has secured for this program. Aid. Rainey asked for response to her questions. Ms. Erica Page, Housing Counselor for HODC, responded to Ald. Rainey's questions. She reported that her last Housing Counseling Program held at Family Focus was attended by 35 people, which is one of her largest classes. She does most of her ownadvertising through banks, churches and going out in the neighborhoods and speaking to groups. She said that this funding would cover her salary and an additional Housing Counselor's salary. Aid. Jean -Baptiste clarified that originally they Were told that the funds were low in the Mayor's Special Housing Fund but after Ms. Spicuzza's update, it seems that there would be enough in the fund to support HODC's entire request amount, which he supports. Ms. Spicuzza reported that the balance of MSHF usually varies in the range of S120.000 -- S200.000. Aid. Rainey asked that this item be held and requested a response to her questions in writing for the next meeting. She was also informed that HODC nude the same request to the Village of Skokie and they rejected their request; she ~would like to know the reason why. Ald. Jean - Baptiste reiterated his support, however he would like to see this program and counseling reach current homeowners at risk. Chair Wynne reminded Aid. Jcan-Baptiste that this Committee recently approved funding to Interfaith for their Predatory Lending Program. Aid. Rainey moved to hold this item in Committee until the next meeting for response to Inquiries made at this meeting. Aid. Bernstein seconded the motion and the vote was 9-0 in favor. (P3) Ordinance 27-0-06 — Inclusionary Housine Ordinance Ms. Spicurua went through the train characteristics, including applicability. set -aside recommendations, target income levels, control period, in -lieu alternatives, housing provider's provisions. and the administration of HOME funds. She went over the Housing Commission's recommendation versus staffs recommendations. Chair Wynne called on those signed up to speak. Ms. Sue Carlson, 2679 Stewart — read from a prepared statement (see attached). Nis. Carol Balkcom, 2811 Harrison — read a statement from Ms. Robin Syndermn-Pratt written some time ago and presented before the P&D Committer. She found this statement important because it reflects the position of the Housing Commission, which refers back to the ordinance drafted by the Housing Commission originally. Ms. Sue Cloonev, representing the North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors, gave the PB.D Committee two recommended amendments including density bonuses and increase in maximum floor ratio for inclusion of affordable housing. She is opposed to forced lnclusionary housing regulations because the cost will definitely be passed on to the buyer. Committee discussion folio%ved with all members ►vantinr to make a real commitment and move fotvtard with this ordinance. The Committee discussed the affordability period with a consensus that it be at least 15 years or more; there was even discussion of committing to a 40-year affordability period. Ald. \loran discussed in -lieu of alternatives which he supports to ways to go about: P&D Commince Nttg. Minutes of4-24-06 Page 3 1) Similar to Sue Carlson's formula (see attached memorandum). 2) Alternative formula -- affordable cost/market rate cost — differential could be fee. Aid. Rainey asked about the possibility of looking at a 10-year projection of how many units would be impacted. Ms. Brzezinski responded that a 2-year window is more realistic and accurate; beyond that staff can not predict- Nis. Carroll stated that it could be possible to do a range of theoretical estimates for a 10-year period. The Committee agreed and Chair Wynne requested that staff prepare such a report for the Committee's review. However, it was the consensus of the Committee that a separate ordinance may be needed for condo conversions. Aid. Bernstein also reminded that they can not apply this to any project already in the pipeline now. Ald. Rainey made a suggestion that someone Iook into asking for SI.00 additional per S1,000 in transfer tax stamps and asking citizens on the November ballot by way of referendum to add the additional S 1.00. She said it would be interesting to see if the community supports this ordinance for affordable housing. This would be a source of funding over and above lnclusionaryy requirements. Aid. Jean -Baptiste said that he agrees with Aid. Moran's views and supports the Housing Commission's recommendation more and he would like to see this ordinance moved forward upon those recommendations. The Committee discussed property taxes and if the Cook County Assessor's Office has made any allowances for affordable housing purchases. Ms. Spicuzza responded that there is an application for eligibility for assessment at an affordable rate. Chair Wynne summarized everything that was discussed by the Committee and requests made to staff. 1) General requirement changed from 10% to 15% set aside. 2) Affordability period with longer time period options provided. 3) Distribution and Attributes: appearance and unit sizes must be the same. 4) Payment in -lieu of: option to require some units pro-6ded on -site or allow a choice of locations. 5) Fee in -lieu of payment options provided. Aid. Moran requested that staff prepare a new- ordinance. Aid. Jean -Baptiste referred to Section 5-7-8: `Distribution and Attributes of On -Site Affordable Dwelling Units:" which he thought was abandoned from past discussion. He said the in the draft ordinance this section should be taken out all together. Chair Wynne reminded the Committee of her strong opposition to the "cool box" that she also thought v.-as out of the picture aith this ordinance. Chair Wynne asked Ms. Szymanski to pro -Ode a legal opinion addressing the equal protection considerations involved in imposing Inclusionary housing requirements across the board on alI new construction and condominium conversions. The opinion was to include a discussion of the maximum legal period affordable housing deed restrictions could be imposed P&D committee Mig. Minutes of4-24-D6 Page 4 ADJOURN IME\T The meeting was adjoumed at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline Brownlee Planning & Development Committee Minutes of lay 8, 2006 Council Chambers — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Morten, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin, M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Wolinski, J. CarrolI. H. Hill, D. Marino, D. Spicuzza, J. Brownlee Presiding Offlclal: Alderman Wynne DECLARATION OF OI ORUNI Chair Wynne called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 11. 2006 MEETING (MINUTES Aid. Tisdahl moved approval, seconded by Ald. Hansen. The vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (P2) Ordinance 27-0-06 — Inclusionary Housing. Ordinanc4 Chair Wynne noted that this is a continuation of discussion from the April 24's P&D meeting. She acknowledged the memorandum from Cite Manager Julia Carroll included in their packet requesting that the City Council discuss, but not introduce. the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance this evening with several reasons listed. Chair Wynne agreed with Ms. Carroll's opinion on this matter. However. she acknowledged that a few }people had signed up to speak: on this matter and called on them at this time. Mr. Jack Crocker. 1203 Forest Avenue, said that he is a resident and developer here in Evanston and admitted that he has not thoroughly read the ordinance at this time but does have some understanding of it. He informed the Committee that he is proposing to teardo%%M the Evanston Theatres I & II and the adjacent house to this site. fie noted the tremendous increase in construction cost and the estimated cost per unit for affordable housing contribution would make developm=t too expensive for the smaller scale planned development he proposes for this site. Currently he is paying S33,000 in taxes on the combined properties and will generate over SLOW.000 in tares after development. Mr. Crocker also is concerned with inclusion of affordable housing on site of new planned developments, questioning if the same cost and quality of internal materials should be used. Chair Wynne informed fir. Crocker that the City Manager will be holding a meeting in the near future With Evanston developers and suggested that he attend this-neetine; ch ck with staff for further information. Ms. Robin. Snvderma_--in-Pratt, representing the Housing Commission, said that she is pleased to set many of the Housing Commission's original recommendations included in this ordinance. In response to Mr. Crocker's previous comment, she agrees that developers could use different internal materials that would give the same feel of building quality but much less expensive resources_ Ald. Berstein asked why the Housing Commission recommendation that first refusal go to a CHDO? Ms. Pratt explained the intent %%as to have a not -for -profit take advantage of the P&D Committee ,%ttg. Minutes of Nfay 8, 2006 Page 2 reduced price for resale to a qualified low/moderate income household. Aid. Rainey's opinion is that CHDO's should not have the first right of refusal because most of the not -for -profit organizations are forwarded large sums of government funds to build their own affordable housing developments. Committee Discussion Aid. \loran overall agrees with the Housing Commission recommendations included in this ordinance and feels that City Council needs to meet this challenge and move forward on this. The Committee asked staff for some chronological history and what the original recommendations were from the Housing Commission compared to what is included in the present proposed ordinance. `fir. Wolinski recalled that it has been 4 years since the Inclusionary Housing Task Force Committee. He said that the development community was included in the task force as well as several alderman and staff. Aid. Tisdahl said that she would be interested in hearing from the development community again at this time to get their input since the time of the original task force meetings. Ms. Carroll went over her memorandum in more detail with the Committee. She expressed her concern with the Council not willing to consider any density bonuses and how this could hamper new planned developments in Evanston. She made points on the policy addressing different unit sizes and interior finishes for the affordable housing units. She said that the definition of the affordable unit with a minimum and maximum size must be clarified. Ms. Carroll stated that there reeds to be sufficient dialogue with developers on this issue to determine impact in their opinion. She recommends that city staff hold a meeting with developers to inform them of the ordinance requirements, in its present form and get receive feedback from them. Finally, she related from discussion with the Community Development Director that he believes they can have the most impact in the community if funds are utilized to rehabilitate properties She expressed her support for the adoption of an Inclusionary housing policy, however feels that the right set of criteria socially and economically be balanced throughout the ordinance. fir. Wolinski elaborated on his outlook of affordable housing funds to be utilized for rehabilitating existing units. He said that it is very expensive to build new affordable housing and the cost to rehabilitate older existing units, for example similar to one of the first affordable housing project done by Evanston Housing Coalition on Clyde where they took a 24-unit problem building and combined the units to make I2 units, expanding the size the totally rehabbing the interior. This was considered a very successful project of its kind and was not as expensive as building new affordable housing. Aid. Bernstein is of the opinion that they should consider giving something back to the developer in exchange for providing affordable housing. Chairman Wynne reiterated her well known stance on the ideal of having a "tool -box" or development bonusea, which she thought was clearly understood to be eliminated from this ordinance. Aid. Rainey stated that she feels Evanston has missed their opportunity because the targeted developments that should have been hit by this ordinance are finished %with construction or are in the pipeline. She is opposed to Lhis ordinance in her ward, hwa ever she strongly believes in and supports 1fr. NVolinski's sugges.ion of using affordable housing funds to rehabilitate existing units, which is a much more affordable and reasonable alternarv.c. Aid. lean -Baptiste questions if they were to consider rehabbing existing older units, where the units will come from; are there that many available older multi -family buildings left that can utilize this policy. He supports payment -in -lieu of policy as long as the chosen sites for P&D Committee tiitg. tiinutm of May S. 2006 Page 3 affordable housing development are spread evenly throughout the entire City of Evanston. Aid. Wollin stated that she does not want to see any new development coming into Evanston without contributing to the aff'ordable/Inclusionary housing fund. Aid. Rainey stated that she does not support funds being used for affordable low income rental in her ward, or Evanston in general. because she feels the city has done more than fair share of accepting Section-S vouchers and certificates. She totally embraces and welcomes low/moderate income homeownership. Aid. lean -Baptiste agrees ►sith Aid. Rainey in that they have missed the height of development in Evanston. however an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance is still needed especially for rehabbed condominium conversions and any future planted developments that meets the criteria. This item was held In Committee for further Information from staff. Mr. Wollnskl will provide a report on the concept of affordable housing funds being more productive to rehab existing units versus the cost of building new affordable housing. Staff will also conduct a meeting ►sith Evanston developers before this item is brought back on the agenda for consideration. (PS) Resen•ine of HOME Funds Aid. Bernstein moved approval of reserving S180,000 of HOME Funds for potential use by the E,%vnston Housing Coalition. Aid. Tisdahl seconded the motion and the vote was 9-0 In favor. In response to a question, Ms. Spicuzza stated that this procedure of reserving HOME funds to different CHDO's is done on a case -by -case basis for affirmative future construction. It has been done before with Evanston Housing Coalition whose reputation for dependency is well recognized. (P4) Designation of Cjtizens' Lieltthouse Communitv Land Trust as a Community Housing Develonment Oreanization Ald- Moran moved approval, seconded by Aid. Wollin. AU Rainey asked why HOME funds need to be used to designate soother CHDO, there are already so many of these organizations that are doing the same thing and have the same goals. Ms. Carol Balcom, representing the Citizen's Lighthouse Community Land Trust gave background information on their organization and explained their budget for the requested funds. She said that CLCLT will be working with Evanston Housing Coalition to provide affordable single-family homeownership. CLCLT is not looking to the City for all their funding and will be recei%ing funds from other sources. Aid. Tisdahl asked if CLCLT has looked at sharing the Executive Director position with another organization to keep the expenses down. Ms. Balcom said they would be willing to consider this option. especially in the beginning and also consider sharing space. Aid. Rainey asked what CLCLTR anticipated acquiring in props ty per year. Nis. Balcorn responded that 1 property would be done in their first year because they will have to start off small but do expect to expand th; number of projects, in the second year. Aid. Rainey stated her concernWith forwarding the excessive amount of HOME funds to this ne v CHDO to provide only 1 affordable housing unit in their first year, when there are several CHDO's already outnumbering them by approximately 3-to-1. The motion A as approved with a vote of 8 in favor and I voting nay (Rainey). (Pal Request for S25.000 in Mavor's Special Hotline Funds for Housing ODDortunity Develonment Corporation's Housing Counseline Program P&D Committec Mrg. Minutes of stay S, 2006 Page 4 Ms. Erica Page, Housing Counsel for HODC, was called upon for comments. She was once again asked to elaborate on the Housing Counseling program, their goals and intent, how many clients this program serves, etc., which she explained further what the 6-hour workshop program entails. Aid. Rainey moved to amend the request for funding from the requested amount of $25,000, from stairs recommended amount of SI5,000; to S10,000, seconded by Aid. Bernstein. Ms. Spicursa gave an update on current HOSE funds as of April 18, 2006; the cash balance in the funds vms S100.392.58. She went over the analysis of the fund balance and projected allocated use of money and money anticipated coming in. Ald. Holmes asked if the requested funding is to help expand the current Housing Counseling Program. tits. Page response yes and stated that if attendees remain at over 30 per session, they will have to hire an additional counselor and expand the program. Aid. Moran brought to attention that there is no clear explanation for staffs recommendation from S25,000 to S13.000. This staff recommendation should have been more clarified as to how this was determined Ald. Rainey feels that this program can be done on a budget of S61,000. which an additional SIUM in funds would be their total budget to this amount. On Aid. Rainey's amended motion, the vote was 4 in favor And 5 voting nay —MOTION FAILED. Aid. Moran moved to approve the entire S25,000 as originally requested by HODC, seconded by Aid. Jean -Baptiste. The note was 5 voting in favor and 4 voting nay, .NIOTION CARRIED. ITE\T FOR DISCUSMON (PDI) Prrser►•ation Commission Annual Report The Committee accepted the Annual Report from the Preservation Commission without any comments or concerns. ADJOUMMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Brownlee Planning & Development Committee Minutes of May 22, 2006 Council Chambers -- 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein. A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin, M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Wolinski, J. Carroll, J. Burke, K. Cox, N. Ncy, D. Spicuzza, E. Szymanski, J. Broumlee Presiding Official: AIderman Rainey DECLARATION OF OUORUM Chair Rainey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE 'MEETING NIMI TES OF MARCH 27. 2006 AN'D SPECIAL, MEETING OF APRIL 4. 2006 Both sets of meeting minutes were unanimously approved 8-0. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION* (P2) Planned Developmcnt for 1708-10 Darrow Avenue11805 Church Street Consideration of a recommendation from the Plan Commission to deny a planned development for Housing Opportunity Development Corporation. The Planned Development includes a 4- story multi -family residential building wits 27 affordable housing units and 30 off-street parking spaces. The Committee began discussion of this item at the March 27, 2006 meeting and was held. This item was held at the special meeting on April 4. 2006. On April 11, 2006. this item was held again to be brought back by a P&D Subcommittee at the May 22. 2006 meeting. A report from the Subcommittee will be trans..-nitted on Monday,'.iay, 22. 2006. THIS ITEM ♦VAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER DENISE A.NDRAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIME KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED TRANSCRIPT. The final note was 5 voting aye («'yone. Hanson, Tisdahl, Bernstein, Rainey) and 4 voting nay (Holmes. Jean -Baptiste, Woilln, Moran). ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Brow-nlee Planning & Development Committee :Minutes of dune 12, 2006 Council Chambers — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes. L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin Alderman Absent: M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Wolinsia, J. Carroll, K. Cox, R. Loolds, D. Spicuzza, E. Szymanski, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Rainey DECLARATION OF OUORtMi Chair Rainey called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.nL APPROVAL, OF THE MEETING NfllvuTFS OF INIAY 22.2006 Aid. Bernstein moved approval of the May 22, 2006 minutes, seconded by Aid. Wollin. The vote was unanimously approved 8-0. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Chair Rainey changed the order of the agenda to address items (P6) first. (P61 Resolution 38-R-06 — Desiertatine the Portion of Lee Street Between Elmwood Avenue and Manle Avenue with the Honorary Name. "Rey. Hardist E. Lane Way" Aid. Bernstein moved 2PPFOV31 of Resolution 38-R-06, seconded by Aid. Holmes. With no further comments or concerns to address, the vote was 8-0 In favor of the motion. Chair Rainey resumed back to the regular order of the agenda. (P1) Ordinance 72-0-06 — Snecial Use Reaurst for a Tvm- 2 Restaurant at 1633-35 Orrinaton Venue THIS ITE.%i WAS TRA`SCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRA.N`D REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, I\ ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. Vote: Aid_ Bernstein moved approval. The motion %vas seconded and the vote was unanimously approved S4). (P21 Ordinance 69-0-06 - SDeciai Use for a Relimous Institution at 2004-2010 Enx-mon THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAN'D REPORTING & %7DEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. Jr Vote: Aid. Holmes moved approval, seconded by Ald. Tisdahl. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. (P31 Planned Develoament 1881 Oat: Avenue — Plan Commission Recommendation to Denv THIS ITEM NVAS TFLk SCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE R'ITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. Vote: Ald. Jean -Baptiste moved to reject the Plan Commission's recommendation for denial. A)d. Bernstein seconded the motion and the vote was 8-0 in favor. (P4) Ordinance 27-0-06 — lnclusionary Housing Ordinance THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRA.ND REPORTING & VIDEO SERi7CES, 1\ ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED TRANSCRIPT. This item was held in Committee. (PSI Resolution _ 9-R-06 — Water Treatment Facility Municinal Exemption Aid. Bernstein moved approval, seconded by Ald. Moran. Ms. Regina Lookis addressed Ald. Tisdahl concerns with the landscaping and the sicw of the building from the street. She assured that the existing fagade will remain and all revisions to the building will not disturb the present landscaping. The vote was &0 in favor of the motion. (P7) Reouest for Sidewalk Cafes for Tvne I Rss.aurants The three type I restaurants requesting sidev6zIk cafe are Lou Malnani's at 1850 Shernum Avenue, Cosi Restaurant at 1740 Sherman Aventx, and Prairie Joe's at 1921 Central Street. Aid. Bernstein moved approval of all three requests, seconded by Aid. Tisdahl. Aid. WoIlin felt the width of the sidewalk w-as too narrow for one of the restaurants. Mr. Wolinsla assured that a minimum of 5 feet clear nce is required for sidewalk cafes. There were several concerns mentioned regarding Lou .MalnaT is proximity to residents that will be directly effected. especially those that live almost directly above the restaurant. The Committee agreed with the direction written in the ordinance that t1,c sell of liquor for the outside cafe must seize at 9:00 p.m. in order for the cafe to close no later th. n 10:00 p.m. Nis. Rosemary Powm of 1866 Sherman and his_ Joan 11cclonan of 1856 Sherman (both Sherman Garden residents), expressed their concerns with noise and street traffic due to the closeness of their units to the restaurant. They both request thmi the 10:00 shut down rule be foliowed to the maximum. Also would Iike to see Police puce and enforcement of the noise and closing rules. The vote was 84 in favor of the motion. ADJOL'R1'NIEN'T With no further business. the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Brownlee AMENDED Planning & Development Committee Minutes of June 26, 2006 Council Chambers — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Chic Center Alderman Presenh S. Bernstein. A. Hansen, D. Holmes. L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin. M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Wolinski, J. CarroIl. K. Cox, A. Jackson, D. Spicuzza, E. Szymanski, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Wynne DECLARATION OF 017011I1M Due to Aid. Wynne being delayed, Chair Rainey caIIed the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE NIFETING MINUTES OF JUNE 12. 2006. Aid. Bernstein moved approval of the June 12, 2006 minutes. seconded by Aid. Jean -Baptiste. The vote was unanimously approved 8-0. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (PI) Request from Center for Independent Futures for S98,000 in HOME. Funds for Down Pa,,rment Assistance Aid. Bernstein moved approval, seconded by Aid. Holmes. Ald. Tisdahl asked how many out of the seven individuals arc Evanston residents. She also mentioned that there is currently a home in her ward that is ran by this organization and is managed very well. Nis_ Jane Doyle. Etecutir a Director. office address 625 Madison Street, responded that 4 out of the 7 are Evanston residents. She further noted that all of the applicants are approximately 30 years of ace and the majority are li%inc at home with elderly parents. She said that several of the families, including the non-residents, are long time advocates of the organization and have given their full support over the years. The organization started 5 years ago and the requested funds are to fill in the gap from State funding and resources. Ms. Doyle listed several facts regarding their organization: 346 of the individuals have incomes of S15.000 or less. Evanston has 5.260 individuals living xi•h disabilities between the ages of 21 and 64. there have been only 10 residential placernems in Evanston all of which were emergencies, the majority of disables individuals live at home with their caregivers being over 65 years of are, the organization is a form of families corrunr together to share the cost of ii%ing expenses for their disabled loved ones. She also noted Lhat all 7 of the individuals are tax payers and the majority are Evanston residents. Ms. Doyl: explained that resale of the units preferably will be recipients of the disability community_ The Committee expressed their desire that the Center put every effort into Iocating another disab!.d individual to purchase the unit, otherwise the entire amount of the loan should be paid in full at the time of resale. P&D Committee %1%. Minutes of 06-26-06 Page 2 (Aid. Wynne arrived at the meeting and took over chairmanship.) Ms. Bonnie Dehogne, spoke on behalf of her son who has autism and expressed her strong support for the Center for Independent Futures. She urged the P&D Committee's to grant this request because there is a great need for accessible housing and the need is growing every day. Aid. Rainey said that she has a rnajor concern regarding the affordability element in this case being only a forgivable loan over 5 years. She does, however, support the efforts of the Center for Independent Futures and seeing the disabled community. Aid. Rainey made a motion to amend the forgivable loan to 50 years, seconded by Aid. Jean -Baptiste. Aid. Moran was against doing this because they should not have certain restrictions for some populations and not others that have been given the same HOME funds for the same cause. He questioned why this population group should be targeted for an extension of the affordability period? Aid. Rainey responded that this extension of timz should not be a problem if the organization's goal is to help the disability population, they shoc:Id want the extended use for only disabled individuals to continue. Chair Wynne asked if this would be acceptable to the Center for Independent Futures. Ms. Doyle responded that although they would prefer the housing to continue for only disabled individuals, this alternative would not be an operative philosophy. She said that in case they are not able to resale to another qualificd individual, the Center would not want to remain obligated because they are a not -for -profit organizatiom After lengthy discussion. Aid. Rainey said that she would be willing to amend to 25 ye —an. Ms. Spicuzza stated that the normal affordability period is 15 years and there are some that have gone to 20 years. Ald. Jean -Baptiste said that there is nothing wrong with assuring the atTtordability to keep the affordable housing stock as long as possible and he supports a longer period than the 5 years requested. Members asked about the length of the IHDA funding and Nts- Spicuzza said it is 5 years for the 55.000 grant portion and the remaining $40,000 loan is due on sale. She said that while in the past the City had required recapture of HOME funds during the affordability period unless sold to another income eligible person. HUD his since clarified tha: you must either recapture funds or restrict the resale price and resell to income eligible persons- She also said that the City recently revised its affordability requirements to require resale restrinions in order to maintain affordable housing, but the City's Action Plan suggests recapture provisions if the HOME assistance is $15,000 or less per unit. Aid. Holmes suggested that they settle for the normal amount of years being the 15 year affordability period. Aid. Rainey a_ eed and amended her motion from 50 years to 15 nears. seconded by aid. Jean -Baptiste. The vote ►+as 8 in favor of the motion and I voting nay (A1d. \loran). (P21 Ordinance 7S-0-06 — Snecial U,,c for a ivre 2 Restaurant in Sherman Plaza THIS ITEM WAS TRA\SCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES. IN' ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. This item was approved with a condition amendment made to the ordinance; vote 9-0 in favor of the motion. (P3) Ordinance 80-0-06 — Planned Dzvelonmem — 1SS1 Oak Avenue THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE «iTH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. P&D Committee .Nitg. Minutes of 06-26-06 Page 3 Aid. Jean -Baptiste moved to introduce and refer back to Committee, seconded by Aid. Bernstein. The vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. (114) Planned Develonment & .Clan Amendment — 2405 Orrimnon Avenue (Kendall Collece Proaertv) — No Plan Commission Recommendation The Committee decided to schedule a special meeting to address the item only. City Manager's staff will coordinate with the P&D Committee members to decide on a date in July. ADJOURNMENT The meeting %%- s adjourned at 8:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Jacqueline E. Brownlee Planning S Development Committee Minutes of July 10, 2006 Council Chambers — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein. A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin, M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Carroll, D. Cool:, K- Cox, R. Dahal. A. Jackson, D. Jennings, V. Jones, D. Marino. E. Szymanski, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Wynne DECLARATION OF OUORUNI Chair «'y nne called the meeting to order at 6:50 pm. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINIFTES OF JITNE 26. 2006 Aid. Jean -Baptiste moved approval of the June 26, 2006 minutes, seconded by Aid. Bernstein. Isis. Jackson read into the record an amendment made by his. Donna Spicuzza, Housing Plattner. The amendment was made on pace two, second paragraph where she replaced the sentence: "hfs. Spicu a explained that the S years is on the grant portion of S5.000. the remaining HOME funds would be subject to the emended period of time. " With new language:-Itenibers asked about the length of the IHDA funding and .Vs. Spices said it is S •ears for the S5,000 grant portion and the remaining S40,000 loan is due on sale. .She said that while in the past the City had required recapture of HOME funds during the ajjordabilin• period unless sold to another income eligible person. HUD has since clarified that you must either recapture funds or restrict the resale price and resell to income eligible persons. She aLso said that the Ci{y recently revised its affordability requirements to require resale restrictions in ardor to maintain affordable housing, but the City's Action Plan suggests recapture provisions ij'ncc H0.1fE assistance is SI 5.000 or less per unit. " The Committee members accepted the amendment to the minutes and the vote was unanimous approval 9-0. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION fP21 Ordinance S1-O-06 -- Srecial Use for = Trroe 2 Restaurant at 1596 Sherntan1802 Davis -- Areo Tea THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE «'ITH THE KLAER£N RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRA_\SCRIPT. Aid. Bernstein moved approval is ith the cal eat that subsequent special uses, if any, conform to the nature and type of this special use so as not to create a problem with tine special use running wit the land. Aid. Rainey seconded the motion with the amendment and the vote was 9-0 In favor of the motion. P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of July 10.2006 Page 2 11311 Ordinance 80-0-06 — Planned Deveiooment — 1881 Oak Avenue THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN' ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN' RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TPLANSCRIPT. Final vote or the ordinance as amended was six (6) voting eye (Jean -Baptiste, Bernstein, Holmes, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen) and 3 voting nay (Wo11In. !Wynne, Moran). (P3) Ordinance 82-0-06 — Extending the Buildine Permit Moratorium in the West Side TIF Area Mr. Marino informed the Committee that the present moratorium will expire on August 8, 2006, which leaves one more Council meeting on July 24"' before the expiration date. If this shatter were addressed on the July 2.3`s agenda it would require having to suspend the rules. Aid. Rainey asked what activity is currently going on at the intersection of Church and Dodge that requires large machinery. Mr. Marino responded that Daniel Chavitz is in the process of doing environmental soil testing on his property. The Committee requested that staff thoroughly check to see if the work being done has the necessary permits if required and to make sure that it is being done correctly. They also questioned the company performing the job; Mr. Marino assured the Committee that he would follow up on what work is being done. Aid. Jean -Baptiste sum-ested that they hold this item until the meeting on July 24d. Ms. Carroll suggested that that Committee spend 5-10 minutes discussion now instead of holding all discussion until the next meeting due to the possible heavy agenda load. Aid. Moran moved to Introduce and refer back to Committee, seconded by Aid. Tisdahl. Aid. Wollin stated the extension of time is needed for the consultants to have to time to do their study; they have just begun preparing for their work in the area. Aid. Holmes agreed and said that she feels the 125 dap extension is reasonable because it will tale the expiration date beyond the holiday season. The vote was 9-0 in favor or the motion. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Brownlee IV) n�v� e )1,ue(,pme,4 Cmw{k, 41 S- -QCCfAL R C ETI /Jfr JULy til �,Do b Po mitiol-6's Zi 0050-klKs 01\JLy Planning & Development Committee Minutes of July 24, 2006 Council Chambers — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Citric Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, D. Holmes. L. Jean -Baptiste. E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl. C. Wollin. M. Wynne Alderman Absent: A. Hansen Staff Present: J. Wolinski, C. Brzezinsiri. J. Carroll, K. Cox, C. Ruiz, E. Szymanski, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Wynne DECLARATION OF OIJORUM Chair Wynne called the meeting to order at 7:12 psn. APPROVAL OF THE \IEETRG MINUTES OF JULY 10. 2006 Ald. Wollin moved approval of the July 10, 2006 meeting minutes, seconded by Aid. Holmes. The vote %%as 8-0 in favor of the motion. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (PI) Ordinance 82-0-06 — Extendine the Building Permit Moratorium in the West Side TIF Area Ald. Jean -Baptiste moved approval, seconded by Aid. Holmes. Aid. Jcan-Baptiste expressed his concern with the tine extension of t25 days being too long since the current moratorium wiII not end until a month &orn now. He recommended that consideration of 40 days be given. Chair Wynne ask staff for their view on this recommendation. Mr. NVolinski explained the reason they selected the 125 days -was to give the consultants enough time to complete their study and analysis of the TIF ama. He informed that the kick-off meeting with the two consultants was held last week and staff anticipates a report coming back from them in late October/early November with a recommends: on for rezoning the area. He noted that the consultants recommendation would have to go to the Plan Commission for any type of map or text amendments, therefore staff presumes that this issue would not be ready to come before the P&D Committee/City Council before the December. 2006 meeting. Aid. Jean -Baptiste suggested that part of the prob1cm could be with communication extended to the Alderman of the zxvo Wards affected. He req_ested that staff meet with Aid. Holmes and himself to update them so that they understand the pace and process involved_ He has no problem with the 125 day extension if absolutely needed, however he would like to make sure no time is wasted in the process and continues to move farw-=d until completed within the extension time frame. The vote was 8-0 In favor or the motion. P&D Committee tits. Ntinuxs of July 24, 2006 Paget W21 Sidew•aIk Cafes for Tune 2 Restaurants Aid. Bernstein moved approval of the request for sidewalk cafes for the ]Italian Coffee Bar at 940 Church Street and the Wild Tree Caftt at 1100 Davis Street. Aid. Rainey seconded the motion. Chair Wynne acknowledged representatives from both restaurants present in the audience who expressed their awareness of the liner plan for sidewall cafes. The vote was 8-0 In favor of the motion. (P31 Planned Develonment Time Extension — 645 Custer Avenue Chair Wynne recalled that this planned development was approved by Council in July of 2005 and asked Mr. «'olinski the status of why the developer needs a time extension. Mr. Wolinski repeated that this planned development was approved on July 25, 2005 by City Council. He explained that there is a requirement in the Zoning Ordinance that planned developments must be under building permit within a year after passage of the special use ordinance. He was just informed kut week by the client's attorney. Mr. James Murray that the developer would be asking for an extension due to some circunismnces which he could explain in further detail. A letter from the developer's attorney was also received and included in the packet. Mr. Murray informed the Committee that die problem has arisen as a result of the peculiar nature of the foundation of this particular project being one that serves both the four townhouses at the street - end of the property; the major element of this being the parking garage that serves the townhouses. also the condominium units at the rear of the property as well as becoming the foundation for the tear of the property. He further explained that there have been difficulties and conflicts Within the engineering and the elements that deal with waterproofing and other such matters. Mr. Murray stated that there have been some requests that the matter be re -engineered in order to deal more specifically and economically with the issues that have been brought forth He said that his client is asking for a sir -month extension. Aid. Rainey moved approval, seconded by Aid. Tisdahl. The vote was 8-0 In favor of the motion. (P41 Nomination to the National Resister of Historic Places — 1702 Chicago Avenue (The Woman's Club of Evanston Chair Wynne acknowledged in the beginning of the meeting all the citizens that signed up to speak on this matter, however the vast majority of citizens signed up to speak were only signing in support of this matter and not necessarily to speak. She called on the representative speaking on behalf of the Woman's Club of Evanston. Ms. Wendy Irwin, stated that she is a past president of the Woman's Club of Evanston and pointed out that several past presidents were present this evening in the audience in support of their organization and this nomination_ She thanked the P&D Committee for their time. She informed the Committee that their organization went before the Preservation Commission on July 11, 2006 with this nomination for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. She said the nomination w-as submitted based on criteria "A" which is "Social Relevance" of the building at 1702 Chicago Avenue. Ms. Irwin stated that the film they are about to view goes into detail of the history of the Woman's Club of Evanston and their important contribution to this community. An approximate S-10 minute film was shown at this time. Mr. Carlos Ruiz, Preservation Coordinator for the City of Evanston, said that he is here tonight to present the Presenation Commission's Report on the Nomination which is favorable. Also the findings of the Commission reflect the same findings that the State of Illinois Historic P&D Co=nirtee Mtg. Minutes of July 24, 2006 Page 3 Preservation Agency noted in their letter indicating that the Woman's Club of Evanston meets Criteria A for its Social Significance. Mr. Ruiz updated the Commission on the current procedure where they are asked to submit a report with the Council's consent to the State of Illinois and he would life to request written support of this nomination and approval of the Preservation Commission's report. He highlighted an issue that has to do with a procedural item that was overlooked inadvertently by staff which is to request permission to conduct the public hearing directly to the City Council. The Preservation Commission did conduct a public hearing on July 11, 2006 and he pointed out the copy of the report and minutes included in the Committee packet. Mr. Ruiz said that hers hopeful that the Committee will be able to consider this nomination and grant the Preservation Commission's request. Aid. Moran moved approval. seconded by Aid. Bernstein. Aid. Rainey commended the Won='s Club of Evanston on their gracious and beautiful atmosphere and hospitality she experienced at a function she attended on this past Sunday. Six expressed her appreciation to the owners for bringing forth this nomination. Aid. Tisdahl added that she has always thought highly of the Woman's Club and further having read this report. she is even more impressed by all that this ormnization has over the years and contributed towards the history of Evanston. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. (PSI Planned Develonment — 1515 Chicaeo Avenue -- Plan Crrnmission Denial THIS ITE.'%1 WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT ATTACHED. (P6) Ordinance 85-0.06 — Planned Development &filar ArnCrrdnirnt — 2409 Orrinston Avenue (Kend±11 Collece Pronertvl THIS FTE.N1 NVAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. The amended ordinance was Introduced with a vote of 7 in favor and 1 voting nay (Tisdahl). OTHER ITEMS Mr. Wolinski reminded the Committee of the meeting on _august 8. 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cour.-il Chambers regarding "Form Based Codes — An Alternative Approach to Regulating and Shapi—nc Development." He referred the Committee to the their handed out to this evening. He noted that a large number of developers have been invited to attend this meeting also. ADJOURNNIE\T The meeting was adjourned at S:1S p.m. Respectfully submitted. Jacqueline E. Brownlee DRAFT Planning & Development Committee Minutes of August I4, 2006 Council Chambers — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein. D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, G Wollin. M. Wyrtne Alderman Absent: A. Hansen Staff Present: J. Wolff, J. Carroll, K. Cox, H. Hill, A. Jacksm J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alden=n Wynne DECLARATION OF OIJORUNI Chair W)mne called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 24. 2006 Ald. Jean -Baptiste moved appro-ml of the July 24, 2006 meeting minus, seconded by Aid. Holmes. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Planning & Development Committee Rules for Planned Developments Aid. Rainey questioned why thest rules were never brought before the Rules Committee that should review them first before approval by the P&D Committee. She does not fully understand all the legal terminology; agreed by several other Committee members. Aid. Jean -Baptiste wade a motion to remove the rules from the P&D agenda and refer to the Rules Committee for initial review. Aid. Bernstein seconded the motion and the vote was "in favor. Chain -tan Wynne changed the order of the agenda (P3) Ordinance 86-0-06 — Planned Development for 2400 \lain Street THIS ITEM «'AS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORT14 G & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT ATTACHED. The Planned Development applic=on was by Fifth Third Bank, repres=*cd by Mr. Steven Engelman. Law-yer. Aid. Moran moved approval, seconded by Aid. Jean -Baptiste. The vote was "in favor of the motion. (P6) Sidewalk Cafes for Tvpe I and Tcw 2 Restaurants Chairman Wynne brought attention to the memorandum received from staff Ming the Merle's Restaurant withdrew their application today. She acknowledged the representatives present from the other two restaurants: S-Paracon and Arco Tea. Aid. Wollin noted that she did receive citizen comments with concerns that when these sidewalk cafes are reviewed by stair that sufficient pedestrian passageway is pro%ided. especially for people in wheelchairs and walkers. Mr. P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of August lei. 2006 Page 2 Wolinski responded that the ordinance states that for sidewalk cafes, there must be a width clearance of five feet. Both representatives understand and agree to the sidewalk cafe rules and litter plan. Aid. Rollin moved approval of the sidewalk cafes requests for S-Paragon and Argo Tea. Aid. Bernstein seconded the motion and the vote Has 8-0 In favor. (P1) Ordinance 85-0-06 - Planned Development &Liao Amendment - 2.30S Orrineton Avenue (Kendall Collece Pronertv) THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN' ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT ATTACHED. This item was held in Committee (P21 Anneal of the, Preservation Commission Decision - 2408 Orrineton. Kendall Collece This item w-as held in Committee along with Ordinance 85-0-06. (P51 Anneal of the Preservation Commksion% Denial of Certificate of Annronriateness for the Demolition of the Evanston I.andmark at 1218 rlmw-cW Avenue Aid. Bernstein motioned to accept the appeal of the Preservation Commission's denial, seconded by Aid. Tisdahl. Chairman W)nne raised the question of whether the hearing should be held by the Planning & Development Committee or Council. Aid. Bernstein explained that ultimately the Council is going to have to approve the Planning & Development Committee, so therefore this should just move onto Council to conduct the hearing. The Committee decided to set the hearing date for the next scheduled Council meeting on Monday. September 11, 2006. The rote was 8-0 in favor of the motion. (PSI Planned Development Time Extension - 413-21 Howard Street Chair «')ane noted that the developer's current extension will expire on September 8*. Bristol is requesting an additional three month extension to December 8, 2006. Aid. Tisdabl moved approval, seconded by Aid. Jean -Baptiste. The vote was 8-0 In favor of the motion. (P7) Ordinance 90-0-06 - New Construction Buildine Moratorium on Central Street from Ashland Avenue to Hartrev Avenue Chair Wynne noted that the reason they are considering this moratorium is because there is a study being done not just of the parking issues but also including a study of zoning and other uses of this section of Central Street. She said that staffs opinion is that the study can be completed in the 120 days; Mr. Wolinski agreed. Aid. Tisdahl moved approval. seconded by Aid. Wallin. Aid. Moran requested an amendment to the ordinance to extend the cover -age of the moratorium across the street to 2200 Central Street, across from the Great Harvest Bread Company. Aid. Tisdahl agreed and amended her motion to extend the moratorium to include 2200 Central Street. Aid. Tisdahl also reported that the proposal for planned development at the old CentrJ Theatres site is already in the pipeline and will not be affected by this moratorium. Mr. «'oiinski informed that project is currently going to go before the Plan Commission. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the amended motion. P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of August 1-4. 2006 Page 3 (P4) Ordinance 87-0-06 — Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment — Solar Panels THIS ITEM WAS TR_AL SCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, 1N ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREr RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT ATTACHED. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the motion to approve Ordinance 87-"6. ITEM FOR DISCUSSION (PDI) Ordinance 27-0-06 — Inclusionary Housint; Ordinance This item w-as not discussed due to lack of time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Jacqueline E. Broanlee Planning & Development Committee lflnutes of September 11, 2006 Council Chambers — 6:00 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S_ Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey. E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin, M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Woliaski, J. Carroll, K. Cox, H. Hill, A- Jackson, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: alderman Wynne DECLARATION OF Ol iORU.%I Chair Wynne called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING \MINUTES OF AUGUST' 14. 2006 Aid. Wollin moved approval of the August 14. 2006 meeting minutes, seconded by AK Holmes. The vote %- s 8-0 in faver of the motion (Aid. Moran not yet present). ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Chair Wynne chanced the order of the agenda to take a few less controversial issues before addressing the Kendall Gollege Property issue. (P6) Ordinance 93-0-06 — Zonine Ordinance Text Amendment. "C2 Snecial Uses" This item w-as held at tha request of the City Manager to be discussed at the September 2.5, 2006 meeting. (P9) Ordinance 96-0-A6 — Zonine Ordinance Text Amendment — Planned Develooment Submission Reouiremer_,s THIS ITEM \VAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES. IN ACCORDANCE NVITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. This item Has approved 8-0 (Aid — Moran not vet present). (Pl ) Ordinance S5--0476 — Planned Develonment &Sian Amendment — 2408 Omngton Avenue (Kendall Collece Prover.-) THIS ITEM NVAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES. IN ACCORDANCE \VITH THE ILAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. Summary Mr. Wolinski summaH=d all the changes and amendments made to the ordinance as listed in his memorandum before the Committee. Aid. NVollin motioned to accept the amendments, P&D Conaaittee Mtg. Minutes of 9.11-06 Page 2 seconded by Aid. Jean -Baptiste. The vote was 6 in favor (Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Bernstein, Wynne, Rainey, Hansen) and 3 voting nay (Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl). Committer discussion followed. Aid. Tisdahl was against Section 13 and does not Kant it in the ordinance all together. She is concerned with the developer possibly selling to an institutional use if the planned development does not go forward. fir. Buono responded, basically assuring that he has not intention after 3 years into this process to sell out. He intends to go forward as planned with the development. Aid. Bernstein made a motion to include language that states the property Is to become RI Immediately effective upon the approval of the map amendment. Aid. Wollin seconded the motion and the vote was 8 in favor and I voting nay (Moran). Aid. Wollin moved approval of the main ordinance 85-0-06, seconded by Aid. Rainey. its. Szyrtt=ki went through the ordinance findings for the Committee. Aid. Wollin moved to accept those findings and additional conditions In Section 8, seconded by Aid. Rainey. The vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. (P21 Anneal of the Preservation Commission Decision — 2408 Orrincton. Kendall College THIS M_M WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE RTrH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT ATTACHED. Aid. Wollin moved to accept the appeal and Certificate of Appropriateness, seconded by Aid. Tisdihl. The vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. (P31 Ordir_snr_r 98-0-06 —Amends Ordinance 97-0-77 (Kendall College Property) THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, I\ ACCORDANCE R'1TH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT ATTACHED. This ordinmce is in consideration of the amendment which vacated a portion of the north -south alley on tht Kendall College property to delete requirement of restricting use of the vacated portion to Farling and releasing the recorded covenant restricting said use. Aid. Wollin moved approval, seconded by Aid. Jean -Baptiste. its. Szymanski brought attention to a typo on page 3. The vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. (P-t) Ordi=ce 99-0-06 -- Reneal; Ordinance SO-0-06 (Kendall College Property) THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAERE\ RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT .ATTACHED. This ordir=ice repeals Ordinance SO-0-06 which rezoned 721-735 Colfax, 2351 Sherman, and 2348 Orrincton from Ul University zoning to U2 University zoning under the 1960 Zoning Ordinance and releasing a covenant which limited construction on the rezoned property to certain University uses. Aid. Wollin moved approval, seconded by Aid. Hansen. The vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. P&D Committee Mtg. Minutes of 9-1 I-06 Page 3 M) Ordinance 94-0-06 - Zonins Ordinance Text Amendment. -12 Snecial Uses" THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VID£O SERVICES, I\ ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT ATTACHED. Ms. Jackson gave a brief over%iew for the text amendment; specifically initiated to include the addition of retail establishments particularly those that allow for pet day care and grooming services within the 12 district. old. Tisdahl moved approval, seconded by Aid. Moran. The Vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. (P10) Ordinance 97-0-06 - Amendments to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance Ms. Paula Haynes introduced her Human Relations staff. Mr. Raphael Molinmy and fir. Camille Hearth. She explained that there arc three amendments that are being proposed. The first amendment pertains to requiring that all lease agreements be done in writing. Second amendment pertains to giiing landlords the ability to terminate the rental agreements of problem tenants who fail to conduct themselves in a manner that disturbs a neighbor's peaceful enjoyment. She said that typically the problematic beha%ior subsides during the 30-day notice given, however after that period of time, the problems and bad behavior returns and the landlord would have to come back with another 30-day notice_ Ms. Haynes explained that this proposed amendment provides a valuable tool for Landlords who have tenants with a continuing pattern to disregard their neighbors. AML Jean -Baptiste cLuified that after the 30-days the landlord would then be able to file a complaintfnotice to discontinue rental agreement and proceed with eviction notice if necessary. Ms. Haynes confirmed. Ald. Moran asked if the correction notice would come first and would there always be the 30-day correction notice period. tits. Haynes responded that it would depend upon the nature of the disturbance. Aid. Moran was concerned if this gives the landlord too much discretion against the tenant. Chair Wynne agreed that this is not quite clear in the proposed ordinatce. The Committee and staff discussed this further with Ms. Szymanski explaining the reasoning for this amendment concurs with the Police Department's nuisance violation giving 30-6ys to correct or comply. The tenant usually rectifies the nuisance behavior within the 30-day period but goes back to the same disturbing activities after that time. She said that this results in the landlord ha.ing to go back and file another nuisance complaint giving the tenant another additional 30 days. tits. Szymanski stated that this modification to the ordinance is designed to close that loophole. Chair Wynne requested that staff go back and review to include the needed lang-uage Lhat: needs to be added to clarify. Ms. Haynes continued that the third proposed amendment pertains to landlords who fail to provide specific sen�tccs. This amendment is intended to eliminate unsafe and dangerous situations and pro%,zd_-,_s reasonable and practical solutions to the problem. She noted that the existing ordinance advises tenants to "procure reasonable amounts of heat, hot water, running water, gas and electniziry- during the time when a landlord is in noncompliance. She said the options that are bein_ offered provide the tenant the opportunity to pay the costs, whether the service was d.sconr:.cted for non-payment) or to make the necessary repairs to the basic operation of the utiliry >emice in question. In this case, if the tenant absorbs the costs associated with payment of repa its., these costs can be deducted from their rental payment. Discussion followed. AId. Holmes understands that they can currently find out if water has been shut off because it is a City utility, hove%er she is curious if they can obtain information or a list from other utility companies of locations where service has been shut off. Ms. Haynes responded that Comedy and NICOR will not give out that information because it is confidential. However, she assured that if any utility is shut off because the landlord has not paid, the majority of tenants will F&D Comrninec Mtg. Minutes of9-I1-06 Page 4 call the City to report this activity. Aid. Rainey clarified that this amendment is only applicable for rental locations where the Iandlord pays the utility. Discussion followed as to what can be done for tenants in the situation where they are responsible for the utility payments and a shutoff occurs. Ald. Holmes was very concerned with this situation happening in light of the recent situation in Rogers Park where the tenant was without electricity for months and a fire resulted from burning candles_ The Committee instructed staff to go back and review this matter as well. Chair Wynne informed that this matter needs to be held for further discussion until the next meeting giving staff time to review the previous suggestions and clarify wording in the ordinance. Nis. Betty Sue Ester expressed her concern for hardship on tenants if they cover the cost for paying a utility in the landlords default in payment or the cost of making any repairs. She feels it is unfair that the tenant will have to wait until the next month to be reimbursed. ADJOU&NNIEN'T The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 pan. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Brownlee Planning & Development Committee Minutes of September 25, 2006 Room 2200 — 6:30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey. E. Tisdahl, C. Woliin,.Ni. Wynne Staff Present: J. Wolinski, J. Carroll, K. Cox, P. Haynes, C. Herth, H. Hill, D. Marino, R. Molinary. G. Morgan, J. Brownlee Presiding Otiiclal_ Alderman Wynne DECLARATIO` OF OUORUNI Chair Wynne called the melting to order at 6:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING NIItiUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1l, 2006 Aid Tisdshl moved approval of the September It. 2006 meeting minutes, seconded by Aid. Bernstein. The rote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (PI) Ordinance 93-0-06 — Zoning Ordinance Test Amendment. "C2 Snecial Uses" THIS ITEii WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. This Item was approved with a vote of 8-1 (Aid. Bernstein voting nay), (P31 Plat of Subdivision — Kendall College Pronerty Aid. Ttsdahl moved approval, seconded by Aid, Wollin. The vote was 9-0 In favor of the motion. (P4) Release of Restsztire Covenant — Kendall College Proem Aid. Tisdahl moved approval, seconded by Aid. Wollin. The vote was 9-0 In favor of the motion. (p2) Ordinance 97-0--,6 — Amendments to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, Ms. Haynes summari:rd the chances m:3e to the ordinance as discussed at the last Planning & Development meetin_. From that disewsion, there was strong support for the amendment that allows the Iandlord to zr•e the tenant a 30-dav correction notice to give an opportunity to correct their and or their guea:'s unacceptable tvhavior or disturbance. If the behaviorldisturbance is corrected during the :.:-days but continues after that time, the landlord can terminate the rental agreement with another +D-day notice. She noted that because this proposed amendment provides for a 30-day cotsectic-m notice to be served. staff is proposing to eliminate language in the ordinance under Section 5-3-6-2 that provides for a t4-day correction notice to the tenant because this section no longer yes a purposes_ Ms. Haynes continued that another option was created P&D Comminee Mtg. Minutes of Sept. 25. 2DO6 Page 2 that assists the tenant if a utility service is disconnected that is the landlord's responsibility, then the tenant can serve the landlord with a 7-day restoration notice. She said if the utility is not restored by the end of the 76 day, then the rental agreement terminates and the landlord must return the tenant's security deposit with a 48 hour period. However. another option that staff would like to incorporate give the tenant the opportunity to pay the arreamSe of the utility and have service restored then deduct the payment from their monthly rent. Ald. Rainey informed that in the Sunday Tribune there was an article in which the first amendment was discussed that she finds very interesting to be in the newspaper this past week because it is obvious that Evanston is not the only community concerned with this situation at this time. She pointed out that when a utility is shut down this is a code violation as well and should be considered as a dangerous building. fir. Wolinski assured that when his department receives a tail for a utility shut off, Property Standard's Inspectors are immediately sent out. his. Haynes added that several City departments work together as a team when such a situation occurs. She explained the procedure in detail and how in most situations the tenant is put up in a hotel for several days until the problem is rectified. She noted that just last week there was such a case before Administrative Adjudication where they were trying to seek reimbursement from the landlord for the tenants hotel bill and the Adjudication Judge questioned what ordinance is being followed that requires landlords to reimburse hotel cost? Ms. Haynes noted that this question has been a problem within the ordinance where language needs to be added to address and clarify this issue. Aid. Rainey strongly agreed that the ordinance must be amended to clarify that a landlord must be held responsible if they're at fault for a utility shut off the tenant needs to be displaced for a few days. AU Holmes stated that the beauty of having this "City Team" work together is that it can be very useful for the tenants of the building because in the end, Property Standards finds additional violations that need to be corrected, Police safety matters are dealt with, etc. Ald. Bernstein asked what the relative cost of housing is when tenants arc put up in a hotel. his. Haynes responded that there are several hotels in .Evanston where tenants have been placed and a few outside of Evanston; however the actual arrangements and bills are overseen by another City depw=ent. Aid. Rainey asked if the' team" can look further into problem building issues such as if the taxes have been paid. status of mortgage payments and if the property is coming up on foreclosure status, etc. his. Haynes said again this is not her department's jurisdiction. Ald. Rainey feels that the Law Department should be a part of the team that is able to pursue that information if needed. She requested to the City Manager to look further into allowing the law Department to research problem properties further when required to do so. Ms. Haynes said that the City is pretty much aware of where the main problem properties are and the majority of the owners. Aid. Rainey requested that the Water Department should notify other departments as soon as a shutoff has been ordered, even for single-family homes. The last point GIs. Haynes brought to attention and reminded the Committee of the importance of the amendment to have all rental agreements in writing:. The Committee members strongly agreed. Aid. Holmes motioned to approve Ordinance 97-0-06 as amended. Aid. Jean -Baptiste seconded the motion and the vote was 9-0 In favor. IP51 Ordinance 27-0-06 — Inclusionary Housing• Ordinance Chairman Wynne asked staff for an update on where this ordinance stands at this time. She said there are several issues that still need to be discussed. Mr. Wolinski stated the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance before the Planning & Development Committee this evening was last discussed at the meeting on June 126. There have been a number of suggested changes and also PRD Commince Mtg. Slinutes of Sept 25. 2006 Page 3 several critical legal issues discussed that are included in the packet materials. He recalled there was consideration of the fact that they could not do an Inclusionary housing ordinance for just new construction, that it would have to 9nclude both rental and condominium conversions. He noted that BPI presented a different positron which Legal Staff responded to in the memorandum presented to the Comminee this evening. The Legal Department's opinion expressed is more in accordance with the BPI suggestion that they can have an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance without either rental or condominium conversions as part of it. Mr. Wolinski pointed out that some of the other suggestions and discussions are included on the agenda data sheet. He summarized the items still under consideration which are that this ordinance apply to new construction for planned developments of 23 units or more; a set aside of 10% of units; a payment -in -lieu policy alternative; a coctrol period of in perpetuity; the appearance of the affordable housing units must be compati-He with the market rate units; the interior finishes may differ provided that the mechanical cquipro-ent. insulation, windows, heating and cooling systems are the same; target income levels of owner -occupied units be available to households with incomes of up to 1001�n of the AMI with 2_ % reserved for households less than 80°.'0 of the AMI. Mr. Wolinski pointed out that the ordinanct presently before the Committee currently contains language for rental which he informed the Committec that this would be up their discretion if they choose to go forward with this inc]usion. Mr. Wolinski drew attention to the memor=dum from the City Manager addressing the issue of alternative funding for afTordable housing- He also noted other changes that staff has made in the ordinance itself where the removal of language regarding the -Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund" and replaced it with the title of the previously approved "Affordable Housing Tax Fund." He directed the Comminee to page 12 of the ordinance pointing out the apparent carry-over from wording in the past which should read: "Ail cash payments received pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited directly into the Affordable Housing Tax Fund." The following language beyond that point should not be included in the wording. Mr. Wolinski informed that the City Manager has expressed an opinion that one of the u_ys the City has been collecting funds over the past couple of years from developments his best per unit donation. He believes one of the City Manager's suggestions is adopting an affordable housing fee for all units built in Evanston; net cost would be 51,500 for 3 condominium and 53.000 for a single-family detached or attached house. He stated that the dances mentioned conclude the update on the status of this ordinance. Chairman Wynne felt the% should back up _nd recollect what has occurred previously with this ordinance as a result from past Committee dz. ussion and also recalled the question as to why this item is on their agenda the evening, which wz because two aldermen specifically requested to the City Manager that this itc=. be returned to PaD's agenda. As she sees it, there are several strands of discussion before this Comminet. First of all. there is the referendum on the ballad. there is the proposed ordinance tat staff has pre`nted with all the changes made as a result from previous discussions as of :he meeting in 1-me and the Committee has the data from the City Manager that they no%,.- hair SSN-4.000- gen -aced by the case -by -case basis which has become their standard practice prt,%�edu.: with the _`.anned developments over the pass several years, Chairman Wynne thinks tY-tee a:: several is:i.aes that the P&D Committee needs to separate and discuss. First, she believes -Mere is the issue of how they are going to spend the alleged S874,000 which the Committee can s= by giving sun some direction on how to allocate those funds on affordable housing issues. Secondly, she qw4 z7ions what the Committee should proceed on since their last discussion of this matter at their 7-me I'_t' meeting regarding the referendum. Third issue is the alternative press-ned by the City NUmger. P&D Corry deem .%itg. Minutes of Sept. 25. 2006 Page 4 Aid. Rainey questioned how much of the S874,000f has been collected to date and what the status is for those funds. .Lis. Carroll explained that this amount has been pledged from past planned developments to date, however the actual amount has not been collected. his. Spicuzza informed that the City has actually collected 525,000 so far from one planned development that has begun construction. Ald Rainey expressed her concern with this being the only amount collected in comparison to the amount stated by staff that has been generated because it is no where near what has been slated for in this fund. Ms. Carroll explained the reason for this is that the projects have not yet started that allocate those funds claimed. She noted that those funds have been pledged from the time of approval of the planned development and she strongly recommends the collection of these funds be tied to the certificate of occupancy. Chair Wynne agreed and that they should start planning the allocation of those funds now. Aid_ Rainey said in her opinion they can not make any plans for those funds if they have not actually been collected and that it is very presumptuous to even tali: about the allocation of those funds until they are accounted for. Chair W)mne also agreed with AId. Rainey and requested that staff come back with a report on the status of the funds pledged from the planned developments approved to date with anticipated or estimated time schedule for collection of funds. The Committee consensus was to tie the collection of the pledged funds to the certificate of occupancies of the units as constructed Chair Wynne also requested that staff report back with information on suggestions of how the City can get the best investment value of affordable housing funds. Aid. Rainey suggested that the not -for -profit organizations should be consulted for their opinion on this matter as well. Aid. Jean -Baptiste stressed the importance of the need to have a policy in place stating when money should be collected from developers towards the Inclusionary Housing Fund. Aid. Moran pointed out the timing standpoint that this proposed ordinance has been around and the need to move forward with this_ He noted that this ordinance has been back and forth on their agenda for over the last two years now and the number of major developments that have occurred since this ordinance was first proposed, lie feels the City has lost most of its power to grasp what the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance was meant to capture with the larger planned developments, therefore they need to act as soon as possible to start capturing any future developments that this ordinance could affect. Aid_ Moran said that he is concerned with the City Manager's suggestion because this ordinance is supported to support Inclusionary housing not just affordable housing. His point being that there needs to be more on -site Inclusionary housing in these new planned developments and the developers nerd to be made more accountable to provide this. He feels the option for payment -in -lieu of is always going to be the choice for the way out for developers. Lastly, he stated his opinion on the referendum and that he sees it as another opportunity for additional funds to go towards affordable housing effort. lie feels that the real estate situation in Evanston is doing very well and will continue to do so with people happy to invest in housing here. He stressed the importance that this City can not afford to loose total availability of affordable housing therefore he reiterated his support to move forw-ard with this ordinance even with the referendum in view because they should not wait until \o,ember for the outcome of votes before th_v consider moving on this ordinance, Aid. Wollin expressed here opinion and support for the referendum because she feels it will help supply a steady stream of income for the Inclusionary Housing Fund. However, she also fully supports Aid. Moran's position to co forward with this ordinance and to stop procrastinating on this issue because Evanston does need to make stand and step up to the plate on their support for affordable housing. She feels the passage of this ordinance will not make a difference on the position of the referendum. AId. Wollin also expressed her support for the inclusion of mixed income units which Inclusionary housing would provide. Therefore, she feels it is important to P&D Commince Mtg. Minutes of Sept. 255, 2006 Page 5 have on -site affordable units mixed in with market value units and not always have the developer choice the opt for payment -in -lieu of. AU Rainey responded that the realization that needs to be considered here is that the units that would be provided for affordable housing would put qualifying income level families in an awkward position amongst the majority of owner -occupied households that purchased their units at market cost. She stressed her concern with the question of whether Inclusionary housing actually works in this rapacity because it puts families making approximately S30-50,000 in with families making approximately S200,000— and the complications of paying monthly assessment fees and other expected monthly costs. In addition. she pointed out that the majority of planned developments are condominium living situations which in her mind are not feasible for the typical families gtmlifying for affordable housing because the buildings are not family friendly oriented. Md. Rainey concluded that affordable housing is much more feasible if provided in the single- family housing capacity versus the typical new condominium planned development housing that is being developed here in Evanston. Chair Wy the stated her position at this point is that she is not comfortable with the proposed ordinance presented for introduction and that she still is concerned with specific issues. She noted the Developer's Fi um that was held in Nfay and pointed out that there were very good ideas and suggestions made at that meeting. She requested that staff" forward those notes to the Committee for review in their next packet. In her opinion, she does not b:lieve this ordinance as proposed, will produce any Inclusionary housing. Even with her strong opposition to offering a tool box alternative for negotiation purposes, she realizes that it would be one of the alternatives in persuading developers to provide on -site Inclusionary housing. Chair Wynne also noted that it has been made adminisrra;ive staff would be needed to oversee the program to allocate affordable housing funds and that someone with expertise in administering funds would be needed. Mr. Wolinski recalled to the Committee again that this proposed ordinance included rental housing at this time and requested that the Committee make a decision as to their position to keep it in or exclude. It was the consensus of the Committee to delete rental housing from Inclusion In this ordinance. Ald. Moran noted that hu"t allowances have been made for past planned developments, therefore the tool box theory has be= used in actuality-. Discussion on this issue followed between the Committee members. AWL 7isdahi stated that unintended consequences always occur with real estate, however the market is slowing and construction cost is going up but investments in Evanston have not diminished and she feels .will not effect future buying; or selling of property. iiterefore, she supports tf; referendum bnause it is a means of continual income towards affordable housing. She also supports the need to move forward with this ordinance for Inclusionary Housinz in addition to the refc-rndum and does not see the harm in passing this ordinance at this time b:fore :lie referendum is voted on in November. AId. Bernstein agreed with _aid. Moran in tha: they have already been using a tool box with all the approved planned developments by steady �'iving away allowances with every P[ D. He said at this point everything deFtnds on the economy as far as future development here in Evanston and the real estate market a; u ell. He is for the referendum but supports passing this ordinance to make a statement on Evanston's behalf. He pointed that affordable housing is also for the elderly and handicapped and that they do need to move forward on this matter. P&D Committee %Itg. Minutes of SepL 25, 2006 Page 6 Ald. Rainey again stated that she feels the typical 7-10 story condominium buildings are not family friendly and are not appropriate for the typical affordable housing family needs. She said that they need to think outside of the tool box. She reiterated her stand on the rehabilitation of existing housing that could be used for affordable housing for purchase and is much more appropriate. She said assessment fees are already too high and costly for the income qualified families to afford in addition to other monthly cost associated with homeoknership. Aid. Holmes stated that as City Council they should support the referendum fully and also support the education of every property tax payer here in Evanston on the affordable housing effort in our City and how everyone should take responsibility for this. Aid. Wollin agreed and said that it is a matter of principle also to pass this ordinance would make a strong statement for the City as well. Aid. Hansen stated that the referendum is not going to fail this ordinance in any way. She also agrees with Aid. Holmes in that they need to educate the voters on the affordable housing issue. Aid. Morin moved to introduce Ordinance 27-0-06, seconded by Aid. Hansen. Aid. Rainey expressed her concern with the fact that there still remain too many questions in limbo at this point_ She also questioned if them is any way they can consider having this ordinance apply towards smaller developments than 25 units? Also she noted that there appears to be no real plan for the Inciusionary Housing Fund or who is going to administer the program. Mr. Wolinski responded to Ald. Rainey's question on applying this to less than 25 units by recalling the discussion and report from Mary Stem where he concluded from his analysis that it would be unaffordable to build and supply affordable housing for developments fewer than 25 units. Aid. Jean -Baptiste suggested that consideration by given to having a reasonable fee for developments under 25 units. The vote Has 9-0 In favor of Introduction of Ordinance 27-0- 06. COMMUNICATION JPDI1 trhanee in Chairmanship Memorandum This communication was acknowledged. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47. Respectfully submitted. Jacqueline E. Brownlee t Punning & Development Committee Minutes of October 9, 2006 Room 2200 — 6,30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen. D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey. E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin, M. Wynne Staff Present: J. Woliaski, J. Carroll, K. Cox. H. Hill, V. Jones, G, Morgan, C. Ruiz, D. Spicuzza, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Jean -Baptiste DECLARATION OF Ot;ORU'31 Chair Jean -Baptiste called the meeting to order s] 6:35 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING %1INt1TES OF SFPTF-*IBFR 25.2006 Aid. %mme moved appro,.21 of the September 25, 2006 meeting minutes, seconded by Ald. Wollin. The note was 9-0 in favor of the motion. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION' (Pl) Ordinance 105-0-06 — Snecial Use Reouesi for a Convenience Store at 817 Davis Street THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE "TTH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary: Aid. Rainey moved approval for introduction and referred back to Committee to allow discussion with the franchise director at the next scheduled P&D Committee meeting. Aid. Bernstein seconded the motion and the vote was 9-0 in favor. M) Ordinance 27-0-06 — lnclusiomm, Housine Ordnance THIS ITE31 AVAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE %VffH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED TRA.\SCRIPT. In summary: Asst. Corporation Counsel Herr Hill. requested that this item be held in order for Leo staff, Attorney lien Cox, to meet with BPI representa:ires to discuss the effect and logistics of the "taking clause" in regards to Inclusionary housing. air. Hill referred the Committee to his memorandum dated October 5, 2006 included in Council's packet with this item that elaborates on Legal's position on this matter. He pointed out that upon Legal's renew of Inclusionary housing and regulatory takings case law. BPI's memorandum, and the manual "Inclusionary Zoning: Leo Issues", the Law Department's conclusion is that the ordinance should include P&D Committee NItg- Minutes of Oct. 9. 2006 Page 2 either. 1) specific benefits from the Toolbox, listed in the Ordinance, to developers, 2) some form of administrative relief, such as an alternative means to fulfill the Ordinance requirements, reduction in requirement or outright waiver, or 3) both. Mr. Hill explained Legal staffs position on administrative relief from the ordinance that could reduce on eliminate the economic impact on the developer's behalf that could possibly coincide the effect of the "talking clause." In conclusion, Mr. Hill requested to the Committee that they allow this item to be held over to give Mr. Cox time to meet with BPI representatives to discuss the options stated and report back to the Committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting. (P31 Reauest for HOME Funds Aid. lRalney moved approval, seconded by Aid. Tlsdahl. Aid. Wynne raised a specific concern with the CHDO Housing Opportunity Development Corporation and their property owned at 319 Dempster Street. She noted that earlier this year a situation was brought to Aid. Wollin and her attention that at this address there was a penalty put in place to their tenants if they caIIed the Police Department at what HODC deemed to be to often. When she and Aid. Wollin asked HODC through the Police Department to remove that penalty from their tenants, HODC refused. Ald_ Wynne clarified that HODC was charging tenants at their discretion to what they decided was too many phone calls to the Police Department on complaints within the building. She and Aid. Wollin asked the Legal Department for an opinion about whether this activity was lepl when Chief Kaminski was still in charge, noting the Chief's concern for this penalty as well as the area foot patrol officers in that area. in further discussion with some of the 319 Dempster tenants, it was stated that HODC did not like the fact that the Police Department was being called often without their knowledge first. Consequently, HODC imposed a S40 fine which she feels is significant to the tenants of this building. Aid. Wynne stressed her position that she is not comfortable to giving money to HODC when they have such a regulation in place at one of their buildings that puts an economic stress on the tenants. She requested an explanation and response from HODC on this matter before she could ever support forwarding operating funds to this organization. Mr. Richard Koenig, Executive Director of HODC, responded to :did. Wynne's comments that it is a mis- characterization of the situation at 319 Dempster. He explained that due to several unnecessary calls from tenants to the Police Department that could have been handled firsthand by management occurred because required and posted regU, ations were not followed. He stressed that management's rules and specified regulations to ten ants is that any problems be reported to them first to be handled in-house if the situation is not immediate life threatening emergency cases. which the majority of Police calls were, in Management's opinion. Mr. Koenig stated that there was an abuse of calls made to the Police Dep:.-tmem that could have been handled in-house first, therefore they placed this penalty on the ter._ttu to aid in the elimination of unnecessary eaIIs made. He informed that a few incidents h,­pend where the penalty was going to be enforced ho►► %er d-.L problem uus dealt with and not =dual penalties were a%-cr executed or charted. lie acknowledged :old. Wynne's interception ►►Zth the Police Department and HODC, but assured no fi=cr penalty charge action was a►er taken because the message that Management was trying to achieve was clearly understo<%d by those tenants they were trying to get the message across to. He said that this penaky is something that can be eliminated and has never actually been charged to any tenant. Aid. Wynne responded that she is glad to hear this however in recent discussion with specific Police Others affiliated with this building. she was just lately informed that the penalty was still in effect and that the tenants of 319 Dempster are still intimidated by the consequence of this fine. \fr. Koenig responded back by reiterating that P&D Committee Ntug. Minutes of Oct 9. 2D 6 Page 3 the penalty was never charged in any case. He further recalled that this regulation/penalty is an alternative resulting from past discussion with the P&D Committee to resolve some of the prob;etns stated at the 319 Dempster location. Aid. Wynne clarified that in no way did she or her fellow Committee members mean to resolve the matter by charging the tenants for excessive calls to the Police Department. Furthermore, she noted that many of the tenants from319 Dempster complained that they have called the emergency number to HODC and received an answering machine, left messages and never received a call back. She stressed that this method is unacceptable and unreliable therefore you can not fault the tenant to take further action by calling the Police Department. Ald. Tisdahl said that she also spoke with Police Chief Kaminski at the time she heard of the penalty situation at 319 Dempster and is also very concerned with such a regulation put in place by a CHDO whose main existence is to aid and assist the income -challenged property owners and rental population. She is very disappointed in the penalty�fine imposed, however would be willing to support funding to HODC with the discontinuation of this penalty. With no further discussion, the vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. (N) Anneal of the Preservation Commission Denial — 11 S Drmnster Street Aid. W'ollin moved approval to hear the Appeal application of the Preservation Commission's denial, seconded by Aid. Hansen. Discussion followed amongst the Committee members of whether to hold this hearing at the P&D Committee meeting or Council. It decided that the hearing be held with the P&D Committee. Chair Jean -Baptiste allowed the neighbor. his. Vicky Truex, to comment which she stated here position that she is against the appeal and supports the Preservation Commission's decision for denial of this request. She deferred from further comment until the actual hearing date. The rote Has 5 In favor of the hearing (W•oUin, Hansen, Moran, Holmes, .lean -Baptiste), 4 voting opposed (Tisdahl, Bernstein. Rainey. Wynne). Mr. Wolinski informed the Committee that he cart safely assume that no new issues will be coming out of the Plan Commission for the October 23'd meeting and no major Zoning issues are pending at this time that would come out of ZBA_ Therefore, the Comminee set the hearing date for the October 23`j meeting. ADJ0UR`.%IENT The meeting w•as adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Brownlee Planning & Development Committee Minutes of October 23, 2006 Room 2200 — 6:00 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. HoImes, L Jean -Baptiste, E. ttoran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollin, M_ Wynne Staff Present: I AVolinski, J. Carroll, K. Cot. H. Hill, C. Ruiz, D. Spicuzza, J. Brownlee Presiding Official: Alderman Jean -Baptiste DECLARATION OF OUORUIi Chair Jean -Baptiste called the meeting to order at 6:12 pan. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9. 2006 The minutes were approved with no changes or corrections unanimously %ith a vote of 7-0 (Bernstein and Wynne not yet present). ITENTS FOR CONSIDERATION Chair Jean -Baptiste changed the order of the agenda to accommodate the Alderman not yet present with items on the agenda in their wards. (P5) Buildine Permit Fee Waiver Reauest — 736-39 Dobson Mr. Wolinski acknowledged the applicant Mr. Keith Banks. Executive Director of Evanston Community Development Association (ECDA), being present. He gave a brief overview of this request, recalling that the PSD Committee provided 5360,000 in HOME funds for the rehab of these affordable units in 2005. The ECDA Organization is now asking for a waiver of building permit fees in the amount of approximately 510.000. He noted that permit fees go into and would come out of the City's General Funds Therefore, staff has made a recommendation in disagreement for this request and subsequent denial of this request_ Mr. Keith Banks stated that at this time. ECDA would like to ask that this request be postponed. He explained that the request %vas made because their soft cost is going to substantially increase basically due to the water sm ice line that will be required to put in to accommodate a Iarger water scr%ice for the sprinkler system that is required by code. He said that the increase in cost would raise their estimated cost by approximately 50%. He stated that they are right at budget now with the building permit fees for construction at approximately 56,700; which they budgeted for at S7.000. This cost included the fees for a normal water service line, however they could be required to put in a much larger line to support the sprinkler system that will substantially increase the permit fees as well as the overall cost that w- s not originally budgeted for. fir. Banks concluded that ECDA will need more time to determine exactly what the City is going to require for the water service at this location. Aid. Holmes asked what the estimated time line is to determine the actual code requirements and cost. Mr. Banks responded that they are to meet with City Building and Engineering staff within the next couple of weeks and he should have a more definite cost amount then. Nir. Mr. WoIinski P&D Committee Nitg. Minutes of 10/23/06 Page 2 agreed Aith Mr. Banks statement and informed the P&D Committee that under the current Building Code requirements, the bur7ding has to be sprinkled and the upcoming meeting between ECDA and City staff is to determine if the current water line can accommodate the needed sprinkler system. Mr. Banks added that their sprinkler system contractor, F.E. Moran, believes a 2-inch line would be sufficient with a pump; anything higher would result in a substantial increase in construction and permit fee costs. Aid. Rainey motioned to remove this item from the agenda until the applicant has met with City Officials and is read.v to come back with accurate cost data. Aid. Tisdahi seconded the motion and the vote was 7-0 In favor (Bernstein & Wynne not yet present). fP21 Ordinance 105-0-06 — Snecial Use Reauest fors Convenience Store at 817 Davis Chair Jean -Baptiste noted that the P&D Committee introduced this item on October 9's and referred to it back to Committee to matt with the Franchise Director of 7-11 who is here this evening. (Aid. Bertsstein arrived at 6:20 p.m.) The attorney representing 7-11 introduced himself and \as. Susan Corral, Division Franchise Sales ;Manager. fie recalled at the last P&D meeting the question was asked in terms of what 7- 11's procedures were for identifying and selecting a franchisee for operation of a store location. He reiterated from the last meeting that they still currently have not identified a franchisee for this particular location however they do fully acknowledge, recognize and agree to all the request of this Comminee to forward all requirements for operation of a convenience store in this Iocation to the future chosen franchisee to abide by all the special use rules. Ms. Susan Corral informed the Committee of the strenuous background check and qualifications that they look for and require of their chosen franchisee. She elaborated in detail on their background check and application requirements. gild. Rainey asked if a liquor license will be applied for this store location. Ms. Corral responded that she is unaw = of any future plans for this store at this time. Chair Jean -Baptiste noted that this particular location is a prime location which would require the utmost managcment/supervision requirements. AId_ Raincy- asked if the Franchise management would consider allowing this store to be operated by someone that is currently a franchisee with multiple locations. Ms. Corral responded that could be possible. however the requirements for application acceptant. ►%ould be and franc:_:sc rnana,_ment would also require more oversee of store operations than single owed franchisee locations; especially in prime locations such as this. She noted that the frsachi -ce would be responsible for hiring and training their own Wes clerks. etc., hoc*c%-er, she rcitmted the franchisee's oblieation to make sure operation management of the store is at top expectation at all times due to the franchise management requirements that must be met. old_ Rainey- asked u hat kind of investment is required of the franchisee_ Ms. Corral responded the in%estment per store location runs approximately S150,000 5200.000. Ald. Bemstcin recalled discussion tiLsrdina makinz :.he lessee subject to the covenants, which he did not see in the ordinance; mandating that & landlord (franchisor) make the covenants included as part of their lease. The attorney for --II responded that the applicant has no objection to this requirement and agree that the franchisee should be obligated to this. He also stated that because of the special usr- requirements as stated in the ordinance that he believes it should run with the land. Ald. Bernstein a_urred and aided that he wants the person who signs the lease to be well aware going in o: their obligations under the ordinance. Ms. Corral and the P&D Cornn ince SUg. Minutes of 1t123106 Page 3 attorney agreed and also suggested that all agreed as discussed at this meeting. be included in the lease to the franchisee and therefore subject to compliance by directives of the ordinance. Aid. Bernstein moved approval of Ordinance 105-O-06 with the Inclusion of having the covenants of the ordinance included In the lease for the franchisee as discussed and agreed to at this meeting. Aid. Tisdahl seconded the motion and the vote was 8-0 In favor (Aid. Wynne not yet present). Mr. Wolinski stated to the members that the impact of the franchisee on how they run their business should come from this Committee, therefore he suggested that when the franchisee is selected, that it would be advisable for them to appear before the P&D Committee to discuss the responsibilities of the special use and the P&D Committee's expectations. The Committee members agreed that would be a good idea. (PI) APPEALS HEARING ,Anneal of the Preservation Commission Denial W 115 Demnster Street This case was withdrawn by the applicant at this time -t•ia letter received by staff and forwarded to the P&D Committee. (N) Maior Variation Request for Oven Off -Street Parking at 1236 Forest Chair Jean -Baptiste asked if any members knew what Aid. Wynne's position is on this matter since she was not yet present. Aid. Bernstein said that he believes she does have some comment on this case. However, Aid. Tisdahl was pretty sure that Aid. Wynne is in support of the applicant. Mr. Wolinsi:i explained that under the zoning Ordinance a driveway must eventually end and either a parking garage or a parking pad. in this case, the garage in question actually the entrance and exit is through the alley. He said at one time perhaps there may have been a garage that faced the property with the entrance and exit off of Foust Avenue going through a driveway to the house, which was perfectly legal. However, with the driveway now not really serving any purpose, it is considered a front yard obstruction and the applicant has requested that they be allowed to keep the driveway up to the front of the house as an open parking space. He further explained that open parking spaces are not allowed under the zoning Ordinance more than 30 feet from the rear lot line and this is beyond that point. his. Kathleen Shepard, Landscape Designer, informed the Committee that she is the applicant and not the homeowner who will be arriving shortly. (Ald. Wynne arrived at 6:30 p.m.) Aid. Rainev said that although maybe the legalir} is the case that Mr. Wolinski set forth, she believes this case is a little more involved in that the applicant and homeowner operated on an assumption that their cutting off the rear of this .',rive -way was not going; to be an issue and therefore the improvements were made around that :act. She really believes through an oversight there became the need to request a major variation _nd ultimately the classic case left holding the bag. Aid. Rainey said in support of the zBA that they probably voted negatively in all fairness and she noted several hints in the transcript where that referred to when the P&D Committee receives this they can make chanecs in the ordinan r and overturn their decision. She stated her support in favor of the applicant in this case. Aid- Bernstein agreed and noted that the applicant justifiable relied on a statement by a staff member and subsequently changed their position by P&D Cormniner M%. Minutes of Ia"3I06 Pace 4 markedly by going out and having an expensive landscape plan done. He is also moved by the fact that there are no opponents that came to speak against this project and he also has no problems in voting to overturn the ZBA's recommendation. Aid. Tisdahl also agreed with Ald. Rainey and Bernstein's comments and it seems to her for all those reasons and one more reason being that the Preservation Commission is going to want that driveway to stay the way it is and has always been. She is also in support of the applicant. Aid. Wynne stated that when you read the transcript you can see that the ZBA was very apprehensive on their decision. She is very much in favor of the applicant's position and does not want to cause the homeowner any more additional expense. Aid. Wynne moved to deny the ZBA's recommendation and to approve. the major variation requested. Aid. Bernstein seconded the motion and the vote was 9-0 In favor. Mtl Ordinance' ,-0-06—lnclusionary Housine Ordinance Chair Jean -Baptiste noted that the Housing Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the lnclusionary Housing Ordinance, which was introduced and referred back to Committee on September 25* and subsequently held in Committee on October 9`" for legal research and amendments. The amended ordinance and staff memorandum is before the Committee this evening for consideration. He asked Legal Staff for an overview of the legal research and amendments made. Mr. Woiinski informed the Committee that he has met with %ir. Hill who will go over the legal ramifications and He and Ms. Spictuza will go through the amendments to the ordinance. Chair lean -Baptiste acknowledged Ms. Robin Snydermart-Pratt as the only one sighed up for citizen comment on this item. Ald. Rainey expressed her objection to this ordinance for many reasons. but primarily she objects to it replacing the ordinance that they have been dealing with over the last two years. In her opinion this is a new ordinance and she feels the Committee has no business voting on it at this time because it is so different that it should require introduction all over again. Mr. Hill replied that the only sections that are entirely new are Sections 5-7-9 and 5-7-10. Ald. Rainey thinks those to particular sections are the mast important. Mr. Hill noted that he brought those questions to the Committee m-o weeks ago when he referred the Committee to the analysis done by the City of Napa and Tallahassee. Both of these provisions deal with "taking" from a legal standpoint and ate associated w1:h giving the developer alternatives. reductions and waiver incentives reduce the possibility that a court may interpret the Ordinance as an uncompensated taking, contrary to the 5's Amendment to the U.S. Constitztion and Article I. Section 15 of the Illinois Constitution. He #r. Hill assured that the new sections deal with a legal standpoint and does not change the basic ordinance that has been before the Committee up to duie. fie referred to page 2 of Legal Staffs memorandum dated October 5. 2006 where it states that it is the conclusion of the Law Department that the Ordinance should include either (1) specific benefits from the Toolbox, as listed in the Ordinance, to deve'opers. (2) some form of adminisr :five relief, such as an alternative mears to fulfill the O-dinancc requirer^ents. reduction in requirement, or outright waiver. or (31 bc,--h. Mr. Wolinski w mt through the W~nendments in tl t ordinance that a:—, underlined. section by section. Aid. W\Mne noted that all of Section 5-7-1: is also all new and appears to add back in the toolbox that was originally omitted. Mr. Hill explained that this section covers the incentives for a developer that complies with the requirements of this ordinance. He would recommend that incentives 1, 2, and 3 be considere& 4, 5, and 6 are not as essential. MD Cornminee .rttg. Minutes of 1 O/23l06 Page 5 Ms. Robin Snyderrnan-Prartt, Chair of the Housing Commission, stated that four year ago, when they first had the opportunity to initiate the Inclusionary Housing Task Force to develop an Inclusionary housing ordinance, they were adamant in stating its commitment to affordable housing and its appetite for a sound policy that advances city housing goals around preserving and expanding the housing options needed to maintain the character of our community, to embrace its diversity, to make sure this is a place that our teachers, our parents, our kids can afford to live. Since then, first through the Task Force and then through the Housing Commission and the P&D Committee, we've worked to respond to that request and all the important and tough questions you're raised. She felt the ordinance the Committee reviewed at the September meeting reflects both their goals and the compromises they have al] made along the way. Of course, it also reflected the input of other City Commissioners, developers and advocates as we!!. The question raised by the attorney at the more recent meeting then resulted in the proposed additions of cost onsets which, though no one suggests they arc absolutely essential, do provide some safeguards against lawsuits. Ms. Pratt said that she hopes the Committee is able to reach a consensus that the offsets not related to density are fine, and that the first four are palatable. She said to keep in mind that even Mayor Daley's latest proposal in Chicago which was announced two weeks ago, requires a 10% affordable set -aside from any development asking anything of the City such as zoning relief. PUD, land, or money. She stressed the point that there are no cost offsets there in Chicago. \is. Pratt said that she also hopes the Committee will stick with the fee in lieu proposal that's based on the cost to build; as she fears the 53,000 per unit will result a near total loss of affordable housing in Evanston. The cost to renovate or build is so much more than that, therefore the fee will thus be an incentive for developers to pay their way out of creating anything affordable, leaving the City with inadequate resources to compensate. Ms. Pratt expressed her hope for tonight is that this Committee will make some history on this proposal; voting on its passage and sending out a message that the City does have a policy governing how to advance its housing goals through larger scale development and tapping private sector activity while building on its Iong history investing public dollars on affordable housing. 'pis. Pratt pointed out to the Committee the samplings around the room of the public support for this ordinance, as evidenced by the many letters ATinen to the local papers. She said that this does not even reflect the hundreds of petitions gathered by Nis. Sue Carlson and other activists in Evanston's Affordable Housing Futures Group. She noted that the Housing Commission was pleased to see the Council take further leadership on housing by putting the RETf on the referendum. as it can supplement the resources created through the 1H. Ms. Pratt concluded that she hopes the discussion during the P&D Committee's September meeting closed the door to the notion of holding off on this Inclusionary vote until after the referendum . as such a decision would be an injustice both to the Inclusionary issue and to your leadership commitment to the City's stated housing goals. She stated that the City has already lost hundr:Js of opportunities for attainable affordable housing by waiting to move forward on this issue. She pleaded to the Committer to get something on the record tonight to show the voters that the Council backs innovate housing solutions, and to ensure that should the KETC pass in November, we'll have a stock of homes for We that are actually affordable, so that RETT dollars can be used for homebuyer education, rental rehab and other expenses. tits. Pratt said that they have a lot of aggressive goals as a City when it comes to housing and hopes tonight they will P&D Committer Mtg. Minutes of l a 23/06 Page 6 make a big leap forward in advancing those goals. She thanked the Committee for their commitment on this issue. Aid. Wollin motioned for approval to accept this lnclusionary housing ordinance for consideration of planned developments of 25 units or more, seconded by Aid. Moran. Upon following discussion, Aid. Wollin suggested leaving both options under Section 5-7-8 in the ordinance as `either/or" intuitively. Aid. Hansen added that she feels all planned developments should make some qpe of contribution to the affordable housing attempt regardless of the requirement set forth in this ordinance to provide the obligatory set -aside affordable housing units or the compensatory fee -in -lieu -of per unit not provided under the regulations specified in compliance of this ordinance. In conclusion, she stressed that every planned development above the 25 unit or more project be mandated to comply by supph ing the required set -aside affordable units or ultimately paying the fee to the affordable housing fund of equivalent value to the 11041E Funds account for provision to contribute towards providing at%rdable housing units or assisting in any affordable housing support efforts. The Committee discussed several different alternatives for payment fee -in -lieu -of as listed in the "Fee in Lieu Scenario" (see attached). aid. Moran suggested having at least a So% on site requirement plus 53,000 per total units of the project for Planned Developments of 25 units or more. He suggested this as an alternative to having the 101/6 set -aside requirement. Aid. Rainey reminded the Committee that they still have not yet voted on the original motion trade by Aid. Wollin regarding the Planned Developments of 25 units or more. The vote was 9-0 in favor of the motion. The Committee moved forward to consider the required set -aside number and a fee -in -lieu -of number that they can agree on. Aid. Momn moved to require a 10% set -aside for affordable housing units. Aid. Tisdahl suggested a mandatory 5% on -site requirement. Aid. Hansen seconded the motion. Chair lean -Baptiste suggested that the two options for sct-aside number and the fee -in -lieu of providing the required set -aside units be combined for consideration. Discussion followed regarding an agreeable amount or fee per unit for consideration. Aid. Moran repeated and motioned his suggestion of a fee of 53.000 per unit for entire project, Aid. Hansen seconded the motion. Ald. Rainey argued against the motion and said that they need to simplify the ordinance. She said a perfect ordinancc in her mind wou'3 be a mandatory 5% affordable housing set aside and have no fee -in -lieu -of option. She proposes this option because if the Real Estate Referendum passes they will have a steady stream of revenue; therefore the main purpose of this ordinance is for Inclusionary housing so let's set affordable housing in the buildings. Ald. Wynne asked staff where the number of 53.000 came about. Mr. Wolinski said that the recommendation originally came from the Ciry Manager. Ms_ Carroll explaircd that the original proposal was for S1. 0-0 per condominium and 53.000 per single-family based on the voluntary contributions received to date. Mr. Wolinski noted to the Committee that staff is asking for 563.000 per affordable unit required simply because that is the average subsidy for new affordable housing. Discussion followed regarding the cost to build new construction affordable housing. The Committee and staff contemplated over what the average cost to build Which could be the difference between the actual estimated value of what the property could sell for versus the affordable selling prince. P&D Committee Mfg. Minutes of 10,n3M Page 7 This difference is not really the actual cost to build but the amount of the difference on the average would be approximately 5100,000 - 5125,000. The Committee was very interested in what the actual cost to build an affordable housing unit per square foot is and tried to reach clarification to understand the difference between the actual cost to construct an affordable unit and the affordable price. Mr. Wolinski said that he did not have that figure off hand but he could provide some more definite numbers if the Committee wishes. Chair Jean -Baptiste asked the Committee if they wished to go with the 5% or the 10% set -aside requirement. Ald. Nloran even suggested that some communities are looking as high as requiring. 15% set -aside. Chair lean -Baptiste requested to go back and take each option separately suggesting that they vote on the 1010 set aside as originally motioned. Ald. Moran agreed and repeated his %notion for the 10% set aside. Aid. Hansen seconded the motion and the vote was 6 in favor and 3 voting nay (Rainey, Wynne, and Tisdahl). Aid. Moran moved that at least 50% of the 10% set aside be provided on site, seconded by Aid. Hansen. Discussion followed regarding fee per unit if only 50°,,0 of the required on -site units are provided. One option that has been suggested is the fee of S4,000 per unit for entire project, possibly go up to S4.000 per unit. Aid. %loran looked at the estimated cost to build affordable units as mentioned previously being approximately 5125,000, which he suggested could be a number to consider that the developer should pay per required set -aside unit. Aid. Wynne disagreed stating that this would be too much of an economic burden on the developer. Aid. Moran then suggested that they consider at least the average subsidy amount per unit of 563,000. Chair Jean -Baptiste compromised further and arrived at 550,000. Aid. Wollin questioned why they are so involved in making compromises for a fee to allow the developer to buy out of providing affordable housing units and not accomplishing what this ordinance is set out to do. Aid. Bernstein raised a point of concern that has been discussed before amongst the Commission retarding on -site affordable housing units in the plartaed development condominium buildings and the cost of monthly assessment fees anticipated for each residential unit regardless of their purchased selling price. He recapped the economic burden that monthly assessment fees could affect the qualif}7ng af%rdable housing purchaser and is eery concerned with how this particular homeowner would be able to manage paying that fee over the cost of standard monthly mortgage payment obligations. He stated that there would have to be included some t}pe of subsidy to the affordable homeowner for their share in the monthly assessment fees, which would further obscure their comfort in residency as the minority propriettjr amongst those paying market price for their units. Aid. Rainey agreed; as she has always had trajor concern for the consolation in the livinc arrancements th a the affordable homeowner would have in a typical condominium lifestyle arrangement. She reiterated her opinion that for the typical family characteristics of the qualifying affordable housin- purchaser, the condominium living i-sy1e would not be appropriate. Aid. Bernstein reminded that this ordinance does not just assist income qualifying family homeowners, but also includes senior citizens and certain disable ;hallenged populations as well, that could blend in comfortabl.- in the condominium living enviror_-nent. At this point. Chair Jean-Bag:ssie expressed his desire to more f nvard on this ordinance with what the Committee has discussed, agreed upon, and voted on :.*sus far. fie proposed going forward with the Committee voting on the agreement of having a 104b set -aside and suggested having a fee of 530.000 per unit for fee -in -lieu -of for each unit not fulfilled upon the requirement. The Committee contemplated briefly over this amount. Chair 3eaa-Baptiste counter -motioned charging the fee amount of S_M,000 per unit for fee -in -lieu -of, seconded by Aid. Moran. The vote was 9 in favor of the motion and 1 voting nay (Aid. Tisdahl). P&D Committee Nitg. !Minutes of I0%z,'06 Page 8 Chair lean -Baptiste suggested that the Committee mote forward at this point v►ith the options they have toted on with this ordinance and consider the administrative aspects for further consideration at their nett scheduled meeting so as to mote forward with this matter. He noted that the options voted on this evening are the major topics of consideration that have been in this ordinance from the commencement and foundation of the original ordinance from the Housing Commission and he would like to move forward at this point with something for introduction and action. He asked fir. Hill if legally they can move forward with what has been voted on this evening and consider it as a "part A" of the ordinance and then consider the administrative part of the ordinance as a -part B" to be toted on imminently. . Ald. Holmes expressed her support for such an alternative at this time if it is legally possible so as the PSD Committee can move forward with something that reflects their position in support of having an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in place. Mr. Hill responded that legally it can be done to pass the ordinance on the issues that have been toted on this evening and leave the remaining sections to be voted on subsequently or the option of leaving those remaining sections out and amending the ordinance to reflect only those items toted on. Ald. Berastcin expressed his frustration with this whole pttikess. He feels the Council has so diminished themselves as a legislative body these last several weeks over this ordinance. He reminded that this is an ordinance that has been on the table for almost 3 years and Within the last week they receive an ordinance in Council packet that adds matters that they have excluded. Therefore, in the Last 2 hours this Committee has tried to renegotiate this ordinance that they should have resolved a long time ago. He feels the only urgency is to tell the community if in fact this Council is in favor of affordable housing. which they obviously are. However. he does not like the appearance of looking as if this issue was forced upon this Committee at this time to immediately consider and be voted upon. Fie said the concepts they are discussing this evening are being done in the abstract and he strongly feels that is no way to do business. Aid. Bernstein recalled this is reminiscence of the Council that debated the ordinance with respect to elm trees for 3 %a years and within a few minutes under consideration, the Council changed the whole ordinance without any discussion. This is what he is feeling is happening now and he does not Ue it and does not want to be a part of such a rapid and abrupt decision made. He stated that in part it is the Council's fault and communication with staff and for the lack there of however he feels this amended information should have been received much sooner. Ald. Bernstein reiterated that what is driving the urgency is the referendum and the feeling that if the Council does not show good faith then the community is not going to show LLW faith. Fie again expressed his disappointment by this process tonight. Chair lean -Baptiste responded to Ald. Bernstein that he understands his position. however this ordinance has been stagnant for too long and it is time to move forward with something that substantiates the Council's position on supporting the affordable housing effort in Evanston. Aid. Bernstein agreed but feels this is such an important issue that whatever it takes to come to a consensus to pass something that is acceptable and accommodating and being in compliance to supplying adequate affordable housing instead of paciNing a hasty vote that has not fully be.-n meticulously thought out before passing. Fie anticipates citizen support by vote in favor of the real estate referendum to accommodate a flow of revenue for the affordable housing effort and may supply a poi of funds to which the City can do some good things. houewer that may not be attained. In his mind. Inclusionary housing is b=cfucial however he has his reservations on the concept of putting poor people with rich people and the effects of the outcome of such a situation. Ald. Bernstein reiterated that inclusionary housing does not just meats family status income qualified households but includes such households as elder care and handicapped accessibility housing. He also noted that this does not necessarily mean and requite on -site housing to accommodate needed Inclusionary affordable d,able housing. MD Committee Mtc_ Minutes of 10I23:06 Page 9 Chair Jean -Baptiste acknowledged the consensus of the entire P&D Committee to be in favor and support of the efforts in supplying affordable housing and the authority by way of this ordinance and what has thus far been discussed and voted on to be passed and considered to move forward at this point. It has been established as approval by the City Legal Staff that what has been voted on and approved can be moved forwarded on at this point. He asked for a motion to be declared from a Committee member in acceptance of this acknowledgement in agreement that the remaining items, including administrative matters, be considered as a separate pan of this ordinance at this point in order to move forward with the specified points of important consideration as proposed in the original ordinance presented before this Committee from the Housing Commission for consideration. Upon further deliberation amongst the Committee members, Aid. %loran matiooed to pass Ordinance 27-0-06 with what has been discussed and voted on by this Committee that Is unbiased to this ordinance to move forward. He noted that there is a 90-day effective provision Involved In this, therefore If the P&D Committee does not have the other taking aspects In, no one can challenge the ordinance based on what they do tonight because it won't be effective. lie stated that if the Committee decides to come back and consider all the alternative proposals left un-considered and voted upon, they can add this to the ordinance as an amendment. Aid. Hansen seconded the motion and the note was 5 In favor of the motion and i noting nay (Tisdahl, Bernstein, Witter•, Wynne). ADJOURINNIENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.nL Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline E. Brownlee Planning & Development Committee :Meeting Notes of November 13, 2006 Room 2200 - 6.30 p.m. Evanston Civic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen. D. Holmes. 4 Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran. A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wollia. `1. Wynne Staff Present: J. Wolinski, J. Aiello, J. C=oll, K. Cox, H. Hill, A. Jackson, S. Janusz, D. Marino B. Ncwmtart, D. Spicuzza Presiding Official: Alderman Jean -Baptiste DECLARATION OF Oi?OR[, \1 Chair Jean-Baptistc called the meeting to order at 6:3S p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING \11N[1TFS OF OCTOBER 26.2006 The minutes were approved unanimously with no changes or corrections. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (PI) Ordinance 114-0-06 - Planned Development & Man Amendment - 2424 Oaktott THIS ITEM NL'AS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRA,ND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE «TTH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary: This item was introduced and referred back to Committee to allow the Citgo representative to be brought in. (P2) Ordinance 108-0-06 - Stxcial Ure - 2012 Central Street THIS ITEM %VAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRA.ND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE % ITH THE KLAERE.N RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary: This item was approved unanimously fP31 Plat of Resubdivision - 1037-41 Florence THIS ITEM NVAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRA-ND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE %%TTH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary: This item was held until the owners of both could mett with the City Law Department for mediation. (P4) Ordinance 87-0-06 — Zonine Ordinance Text Amendment — Solar Panels THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREti RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary: This Item was referred to the Zoning Committee of the Plan Commission and will return to Planning & Development Committee agenda in December. (P51 Resolution 60-R-06--Undated Residential Anti-Disnlacement and Relocation Assistance Plan THIS ITEM WAS TRA-NSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAIND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLA£REN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary. This item Bras approved unanimously. ITE`1S FOR DISCUSSION (PDI) Ordinance I 15-O-06 — Amendine the InclusionarV Housine Ordinance THIS ITEM «'AS TR- NSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGR44ND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES` IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary This is a proposed amendment to the ordinance from Aid. Hansen with changes to Section 5-74(A) and 5-7-8: Inclusionary Housing Requirements and Cash Payment in Lieu. Also changes to Section 5-7-7(D). (E): Distribution and Attributes of On -Site Affordable Dwelling Units. The proposed ordinance will be on the November IP agenda as an Item for Consideration. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Jacqueline E. Brownlee (sous from Bobbie Nc%%m t) Planning & Development Committee Meeting Notes of November 13. 2006 Room 2200 - 6:30 p.m. Evanston Chic Center Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, D. Holmes, L. Jean -Baptiste. E. Mora. A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl. C. Wollin, Ni. R'ynae Staff Present: J. 1Volinski. J. Aiello, J. Carroll, K- Cox H. Hill, A. Jackson, S. Janusz, D. Marino B. Ncw'man, D. Spicuzza Presiding OMclal: Alderman Jean -Baptiste DECLARATION OF Oi10RUSI Chair Jean -Baptiste called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m APPROVAL OF THE MEETING .MINUTES OF OCTOBER 26, 2006 The minutes were approved unanimously with no changes or corrections. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (PI) Ordinance 114-0-06 -- Planned Development & Map Amendment - 2424 Oakton THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary: This item was introduced and referred back to Committee to allow the Citgo representative to be brought In. (P2) Ordinance 108-0.06 - Sr+ecial Use - 2012 Central Strut THIS ITEM'WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary, This Item was approved unanimously. (P3) Plat of Resubdivision - 1037-41 Florence THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary: This item was held until the owners of both could meet with the City Law Department for mediation. (P4) Ordinance 87-0-06 — Zonine Ordinance Text Amendment — Solar Panels THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRA.ND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, UN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary This Item was referred to the Zoning Committee of the Plan Commission and will return to Planning & Development Committee agtoda in December. (P51 Resolution 60-R-06 — UDdated Residential Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Linn THIS ITE11 WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary: This item was approved unanimously. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION fPDI1 Ordinance 1 15-0-06 -- Annendine the Inclusionary Housine Ordinance THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. In summary This Is a proposed amendment to the ordinance from Aid. Hansen with changes to Section 5-74(A) and 5-7-8: Incluslonar+• Housing Requirements and Cash Payment In Lieu. Also changes to Section 5-7-7(D). (E): Distribution and Attributes of On -Site Affordable Dwelling Units. The proposed ordinance will be on the November 13" agenda as an Item for Consideration. ADJOURlN1EN'T The meeting w'a_s adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Jacqueline E. Bro%vnlee (Notes from Bobbie Ncumm) DRAFT Planning & Development Committee Minutes of December 11, 2006 Room 2200-6:30 p.m. +; Evansto■ Civic Center ; Alderman Present: S. Bernstein, A. Hansen, L. Jean -Baptiste, E. Moran, A. Rainey, E. Tisdahl, C. Wallin, M. Wynne Alderman Absent: D. Holmes Staff Present: J. Wolinski, C. Brzczinski, K. Cox, H. Hill, V. Jones, D. Marino, C. Ruiz, R. Russell, D. Spicurza, J.Brownlee. Presiding Official: Alderman Juan -Baptiste DECLARATION OF OUORUAI Chair Jean -Baptiste called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING NITNUTES OF NOVEMBER 27. 2006 ' The minutes were approved unanimously with a vote of 7-0 (Aid. Bernstein not yet present). ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (P 1) Ordinance 11.7-0-06 — Planned Development & Map Amendment — 2424 Oakton THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER, LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE NYITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED TRANSCRIPT. (P21 Release of Restrictive Covenants — 2424 Oak -ton Aid Rained moved approval, seconded by Ald. Wynne. The vote vas 8-0 in flavor of - the motion. (P3) Ordinance 115-0-06 -- Amendinaa the lnclusionaryHousing Ordinance THIS ITEM WAS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER, LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. fP4) Resolution 76-R-06 — 827-849 Chicago A%enue This item was approved unanimously with a vote of 8-0. (P5) Planned Development 1700-1722 Central Street — Recommended Denial from the Plan Commission THIS ITE31 «'AS TRANSCRIBED BY COURT REPORTER, LEGRAND REPORTING & VIDEO SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KLAEREN RULES. PLEASE REFER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. P&D Committee Mtg- December 11, 2006 Page 2 This item %vas held in Committee for further discussion at the January 8, 2007 meeting. 1P61 Avvlication Avvealine the Preservation Commission's Denial of Certificate of Avvrovriateness for the Demolition of the Evanston I-Andmark at 1722 Central Street This item was held in Committee until the January 8, 2007 meeting. M) Ordinance 117-0-06 — Amendment to the Preservation Ordinance This item was held in Committee until the January 8, 2007 meeting. :j ,M) Ordinance 120-0-06 — West Side Building Moratorium Extension This item Ras approved unanimously with a sate of 8-0 and also to suspend the rules for Introduction and action this evening. COSIMMCATION fPDD Plannin¢ & Develovment Committee Rules & Guidelines This item wasacreptedwithout ootnment._Nj;!1tt'jitr.'11i1' ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.' ii it i l i rlivr . Respectfully submitted,. t��: ."� `'`-r.-t 1. i.'cl t►, �.= - j_i1 Jaequ Me ro%mlee