Council Minutes 03-01-21MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD VIA ZOOM VIDEO
CONFERENCE ON MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called
ORDER: to order by Mayor Bogusz at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was lived -streamed via:
http://desplaines.org/accessdeplaines and played on DPTV Channel 17 on Monday,
March 1, 2021.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd,
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley,
Community and Economic Development Director McMahon, Fire Chief Anderson, Police Chief Anderson, and
General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND The prayer was offered by Alderman Zadrozny followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
PLEDGE: to the Flag of the United States of America offered by Alderman Rodd.
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE ELEANOR
HEARING/ ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS DES PLAINES CIVIC
414 E. GOLF RD: CENTER, MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021
Mayor Bogusz called the Public Hearing to order at 7:01 p.m.
The petitioner, Cumberland Crossing, LLC, is proposed a full redevelopment of the
existing Feather Factory manufacturing building property at 414 E. Golf Road with a
348 -unit apartment building with amenities and a commercial out -lot. The petitioner
also plans to relocate an existing commercial cell tower facility to another portion of
the subject property. The subject property currently consists of three separate lots
totaling 6.49 -acres. The existing public access road to the Metra parking lot is located
partially within the boundaries of the subject property and partially on the Union
Pacific Railroad right-of-way pursuant to an existing easement agreement. This
easement agreement will be renegotiated. The developer will also be reconstructing
the Golf Road/Wolf Road/Seegers Road intersection at its own expense as part of this
development project.
On October 19, 2020 the Des Plaines City Council considered the original request of a
6 -story, 449 unit multi -family residential development with a 2,000 square foot
commercial out lot building constructed in two phases. The City Council tabled the
item to the next City Council meeting so that more information could be gathered.
Prior to the next City Council meeting, the petitioner requested the item be pulled from
the agenda so that the project team could engage the surrounding neighborhood to
gather input to their concerns about this project. Over the month of January 2021, the
petitioner conducted five virtual meetings to better describe the projects benefits and
listen to the residences concerns. After gathering the information at these meetings, the
petitioner's project team re -grouped and brought back a revised plan consisting of:
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A five -story, 348 -unit apartment building down from six -stories and 449 units.
This reduces the overall density from 69.2 units per acre to 53.6 units per acre.
- Reduced height from 71'-4" to 59'-10"
448 parking spaces (395 internal and 53 surface) down from 494 spaces, which is
an increase in the parking ratio to 1.3 per unit up from 1.1 per unit;
A one-story, 2,000 -square foot commercial building with patio area, drive-
through, and thirteen parking spaces; and
A relocated cell tower area with a 30 -foot by 40 -foot enclosure.
The entire project is scheduled to be completed in one phase between May 2021 and
December 2022. At this time, the petitioner is requesting the following exceptions for
mixed-use Planned Unit Developments:
- A building height exception of 59'-l0" where the maximum allowed is 45 feet
for building within the C-3 zoning district.
- A minimum lot area exception of 812.5 -square feet per unit where the
minimum lot area is 1,815 -square feet per unit.
The complete proposal includes the installation of 494 total parking spaces for the
apartment building and thirteen parking spaces for the stand-alone commercial out -lot
proposed to be a quick service food establishment. Previously, all multiple -family
dwellings were required to have a minimum of two spaces per dwelling unit.
However, in March 2020, Ordinance Z-9-20 lowered the required off-street parking
requirements on C-3 Mixed -Use Planned Unit Development zoned lots that are within
2,500 -feet of an operational passenger rail train station.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (5-2) that the City Council approve the
request with the five conditions in the Staff Report.
Three conditions were added by staff for City Council consideration after the
September 22, 2020 Planning and Zoning Board meeting stating that the petitioner
shall fully reconstruct the Golf Road/Wolf Road/Seegers Road intersection as part of
the development, that the petitioner shall obtain approval of its final engineering plans
for the subject property from the Public Works and Engineering Department, and that
the final plans submitted with the Final Plat of PUD shall be in substantial compliance
with the Preliminary Plat of PUD.
Andy Odenbach of Terra Carta Partners provided an overview of the proposed
changes.
In addition to the eight members of the public who spoke against the revised plan, an
email was received which included the names of 120 residents who oppose the request
for a variance saying it is still too dense, too large and will negatively impact property
values. Several of the commenters said that they were unaware that this item would be
voted on tonight.
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Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Rodd, to approve Ordinance Z-23-20, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT, TENTATIVE PLAT OF SUBDIVIDION AND MAP
AMENDMENT FOR 414 E GOLF ROAD (CASE #20-031-PPUD-TSUB-CU-MAP).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Smith
NAYS: 3 - Brookman, Chester, Goczkowski
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC The City of Des Plaines continues to follow social distancing requirements. In
COMMENT: response to the risks created by the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Pritzker issued
Executive Order 2020-07 on March 16, 2020, suspending the Open Meetings Act
provision relating to in-person attendance by the members of the public body.
Tonight's meeting is allowed to be conducted via video conferencing.
Public comments were allowed to be e-mailed to publiccomments@desplaines.org or
phoned in to the City Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2021.
Resident John Maag reminded Senior Citizens who need any type of assistance to
contact the Center for Concern.
Resident Leslie Wester suggested that the City promote a Spring Clean -Up day
MAYORAL On March 16, 2020, a Declaration of Civil Emergency for the City of Des Plaines
ANNOUNCEMENT related to the COVID-19 emergency was authorized. The Declaration provided that:
(1) the City may enter into contracts for the emergency purchase of goods and services;
(2) the City Manager may implement emergency staffing protocols pursuant to the
City's respective collective bargaining agreements; and (3) directed City officials and
employees to cooperate with other government agencies.
In accordance with Illinois statutes, the Mayor's Declaration lasted only for a period
of seven days, unless it was extended by action of the City Council. At each
subsequent City Council meeting, the City Council, by motion, extended the
Declaration until the next adjournment of the next special or City Council meeting.
This extension of the Declaration includes Mayor Bogusz's Supplemental Order dated
July 29, 2020.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Moylan, to extend the Mayor's March 16, 2020
Declaration of Civil Emergency until the adjournment of the next regular, special, or
emergency meeting of the City Council. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
MANAGER'S
REPORT:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
CURRIE
MOTORS:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-45-21
APPROVE
RENEWAL AGMT/
POLICE LAW
INSTITUTE:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-46-21
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City Manager Bartholomew announced that Cook County and FEMA have partnered
to open a mass COVID-19 vaccination site at the previous K -Mart building on Oakton
beginning this week.
Representatives from Lakeshore Recycling Systems described how the inclement
weather altered the timely distribution of the new waste hauling containers. All issues
should be handled within the next week.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Moylan, to establish the Consent Agenda. Upon voice
vote, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 None
Motion declared carried.
Appointments/Re-Appointments were approved; Minutes were approved; Ordinance
Z-23-20 was approved; Ordinances M-3-21, Z-29-21 and Z-30-21 were adopted;
Resolutions R-45-21, R-46-21, R-47-21, R-51-21, R-52-21, R-53-21, R-54-21 were
adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-45-21, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD POLICE FLEET
VEHICLE FROM CURRIE MOTORS OF FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS at a not -to -
exceed cost of $33,574. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-46-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH POLICE LAW
INSTITUTE, INC FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE TASK Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-47-21, A
ORDER/
RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 3 WITH MANUSOS GENERAL
MANUSOS
GENERAL
CONTRACTING:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-47-21
PERMITS
GRANTED BY
IDOT:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-51-21
APPROVE
AUTHORIZATION
OF MFT FUNDS:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-52-21
SECOND
READING/
ORD. M-3-21:
Consent Agenda
SECOND
READING/ORD.
Z-29-21:
Consent Agenda
SECOND
READING/
ORD. Z-30-21:
Consent Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINTMENTS
Consent Agenda
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CONTRACTING, INC FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AT THE DES PLAINES
THEATRE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-51-21, A
RESOLUTION REGARDING PERMITS GRANTED BY THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE
HIGHWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-52-21, A
RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE
(21 -00225 -00 -RS). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Second Reading Ordinance
M-3-21, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE
EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR
MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED AS THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2021 AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Second Reading Ordinance
Z-29-21, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MAJOR VARIATIONS FOR SECTION
12-3-6 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE AT
1415 REDEKER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #20-045-V). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Second Reading Ordinance
Z-30-21, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TENTATIVE PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION AND MAJOR VARIATIONS FROM SECTION 12-3-6 OF THE
CITY OF DE PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE AT 10 S RIVER ROAD,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #20 -046 -SUB -V). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda
Resident Earl Wilson suggested that the Appointments and Re -Appointments be
postponed until after the April election when the new members of the City Council are
seated.
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
APPROVE
AMENDMENT/
GRANICUS, LLC:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-53-21
APPROVE
AGMT/AFSCME:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-54-21
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Appointments from
February 16, 2021 of Michelle Shimon and Christine Halblander to the Library Board
of Trustees, Terms to Expire June 30, 2022. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Re -Appointments from
February 16, 2021 of Thomas Green to the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners,
Term to Expire April 30, 2023. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Re -Appointments from
February 16, 2021 of Bruce Lester, Denise Hudec, Vincent Rangel, and Nicholas
Harkovich to the Library Board of Trustees, Terms to Expire June 30, 2023. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Re -Appointments from
February 16, 2021 of Joseph Catalano to the Planning & Zoning Board, Term to Expire
April 30, 2023. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Re -Appointments from
February 16, 2021 of Rosalie Cullotta, Gloria Ludwig, Erin Doerr, and Joanie
Sebastian to the Youth Commission, Terms to Expire September 4, 2024. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve the Minutes of the City Council
meeting of February 16, 2021, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-53-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
GRANICUS, LLC FOR THE GOV DELIVERY COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION,
WEBSITE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, HOSTING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-54-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY
AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to approve the Closed Session Minutes of
the City Council meeting of February 16, 2021, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-48-21
CONSIDER FEE IN
LIEU OF OPEN
SPACES/
1425 ELLINWOOD
STREET:
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Chester, Chairman
Moved by Chester, seconded by Goczkowski, to approve the Warrant Register of
March 1, 2021 in the Amount of $2,688,168.37 and approve Resolution R-48-21.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Rodd, Chairman
Community and Economic Development Director McMahon reviewed a memorandum
dated February 18, 2021.
On February 19, 2019, the City Council approved the Final Plat of Subdivision for the
Ellinwood Apartment multi -family development 1425 Ellinwood Street. This
development is subject to the City's Park Land Dedication ordinance, requiring either
an on-site land dedication or a fee -in -lieu, or a combination of both. The total park
land dedication generated by the proposed development is 2.01 acres. Staff has
calculated the total non -adjusted impact fee -in -lieu of dedication at an amount of
$403,396.40, based upon the final approved architectural plans.
The provisions of the Park Land Dedication ordinance grant authority to the Council
to approve a fee -in -lieu of on-site dedication in the event that the proposed
development is small, or in the event that the land available for dedication is
inappropriate or insufficient for park or recreational purposes. Additionally, the
Council can approve credits from the fee -in -lieu when on-site private improvements
are provided in place of a land dedication.
This development does not have sufficient land area for on-site dedication. As such, a
fee -in -lieu of land dedication is appropriate. This development is solely within the
Des Plaines Park District boundaries. These monies may be utilized by the Park
District to acquire nearby land, or improve local or regional park facilities.
As approved, the development includes a 0.94 acre private on-site outdoor recreation
area to include a pool area and deck at 0.47 acre and .46 acres of outdoor terrace spread
out over five residential floors. Staff has calculated the value of the proposed on-site
and off-site park improvements as Total Required Fee -In -Lieu, $403,396.40; Pool and
Deck, $58,727.38; Terrace Space, $58,310.02; Total $117,037.40; Fee in Lieu after
Credits, $286,359.00.
Staff has consulted with the Des Plaines Park District regarding the proposed park land
credits. The Park District has indicated that they support the requested credits as they
will reduce the burden on the existing and future park facilities.
CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF
SMALL BUSINESS
GRANT
PROGRAM:
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On November 3, 2020 the City's Building Division issued a building permit to
Bayview-Compasspoint Ventures, LLC for the construction of a 212 residential unit,
mixed-use development, and collected $286,359.00 for the park land dedication, fee -
in -lieu.
Staff recommended the adoption of Resolution R-49-21.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Lysakowski to approve Resolution R-49-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LAND DEDICATION CREDIT FOR PRIVATE
OPEN SPACES AND RECREATION AREAS AND THE RELEASE OF FEE -IN -
LIEU FUNDS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
1425 ELLINWOOD STREET. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Community and Economic Development Director McMahon reviewed a memorandum
dated February 19, 2021.
At the January 19, 2021 City Council meeting, staff was directed to prepare a small
business grant program for qualifying Des Plaines businesses and restaurants in
response to the widespread economic disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
In early 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's issued a number of Executive Orders
in an effort to protect the general public from contracting and spreading the virus that
causes Covid-19. These Executive Orders had a major impact on small businesses,
many of which had to close until restrictions were slowly lifted. When infection rates
began to decline, the "Restore Illinois" program was launched which initiated a phased
reopening approach for non-essential businesses. One aspect of safely reopening a
business under Restore Illinois was the additional expense of purchasing Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees, purchasing and installing protective
shielding, and/or providing outside dining options.
The aim of this program is to help defray the costs associated with safely reopening
businesses by reimbursing businesses for the unique expenses incurred in order to
comply with the Restore Illinois program.
Staff proposed the use of the $150,000 designated in the Community and Economic
Development budget for the Business Assistance Grant Program to fund the Small
Business Safe Reopening Grant Program. The maximum amount of each grant will be
$2,000 per business location within the City of Des Plaines corporate limits. Grants are
reimbursements to business owners for the costs associated with a safe reopening,
including, but not limited to: Plexiglas shields, facemasks for employees or customers,
hand sanitizers, floor decals, and the purchase or rental of outdoor tables, tents,
umbrellas, fencing or other equipment for outdoor dining areas.
Staff recommended approval of Resolution R-50-21.
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Moved by Rodd, seconded by Goczkowski to approve Resolution R-50-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND ALLOCATION
OF FUNDS FOR A SMALL BUSINESS SAFE REOPENING GRANT PROGRAM.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CLOSED Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Chester to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
SESSION: Personnel and Litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS /.5a'
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Matthew J. Bogusz, MAYOR
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Laura Fast
From: Elizabeth Furreboe 1111.1111111111111.1.
Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 2:11 AM
To: Public Comments
Subject: City Council Meeting Public Comment
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Elizabeth Furreboe
South Wolf Road, Des Plaines
Re: 414 East Golf Road Development Plan
Please read as public comment
I've lived on Wolf Road, just south of Golf Road, for 27 years. I believe this plan, as proposed, is simply too dense for the
space. The accident statistics at the intersection do not adequately reflect the concerns of the many pedestrians who
cross there. School children cross here. Many people walk to use Metra daily and cross here. My husband was standing
waiting to cross Golf Road on his way to the train in 2018. He was hit by a car and hospitalized. Even with improved
crosswalks the problem of turning cars and impatient drivers remains, and in fact would increase.
Additionally I believe that the allocation of 1.3 parking spaces per unit is inadequate. The existing plan that none of
the 219 1 -bedroom units and only half of the 62 2 -bedroom units will need to park more than one vehicle is unrealistic.
It may meet the C-3 mixed use requirements but likely will cause parking conflicts in the future. Where is overflow
parking expected to go?
The proposed 5 story structure is simply too tall relative to the homes and businesses in the neighborhood. Is is too
many units and too many vehicles.
Exhibit A Page 10 of 14
Laura Fast
From: Kristy G 11111.11111111.111111111111
Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 11:01 AM
To: Public Comments
Cc: Matt Bogusz; Mark Lysakowski; Colt Moylan; Artur Zadrozny; Carla Brookman; Denise
Rodd; Malcolm Chester; Don Smith; Andrew Goczkowski
Subject: Public Comment - Cumberland Crossing
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Des Plaines City Council,
As my family and I drove past the deteriorating Pacific Coast Feather Company property this weekend, we
talked about how nice it would be to see a beautiful new apartment development in that location versus an
abandoned feather factory. We all agreed that this would be a great addition to the community and trust that the
development and city planning experts have the knowledge to make this project a success for current and future
residents. I hope that the delay from those who oppose the development hasn't caused our city to lose this great
opportunity for improvement.
Thank you,
Kristy Garceau
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Exhibit A Page 11 of 14
Laura Fast
From: Rethink Cumberland crossing <rethinkcumberlandcrossing@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 3:38 PM
To: Don Smith; Malcolm Chester; Carla Brookman; Denise Rodd; Colt Moylan; Mark
Lysakowski; Andrew Goczkowski; Artur Zadrozny; Public Comments
Subject: Updated Letter From Residents, *please read out loud at tonights meeting*
Attachments: Rethink Cumberland Crossing - 2021.pdf; CumberlandCrossingpetition-2021
We only found out that tonight was going to be a vote and not just a public hearing late last Friday. Attached is
an updated list of those that are still opposed to the request for variances, not to be confused with opposition to
develop. Please note that these names were only collected from Saturday at 9am to Monday at 9am via social
media and email. I have no doubt this list would more than double in size had residents been made aware earlier
that tonight was a vote.
There is no reason these variances should be granted when the property is adjacent to a neighborhood. We ask
that each of you vote no to the height and density variances tonight and support the residents of this town, the
direct neighbors of this property and encourage development appropriate for the location.
- Rethink Cumberland Crossing
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Laura Fast
From: Alan Massey
Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 4:04 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Petition b Cumberland Crossin LLC topic at March 1st City Council Meeting
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Greetings,
I appreciate the time and effort everyone involved with city government spent to make Des Plaines the best it
can be! As a citizen of the 4th Ward , I like this statement read into the minutes of the March 1st, 2021 City
Council meeting. My wife has already requested a link to the virtual meeting.
I am against the new proposal by Cumberland Crossing, LLC for a few reasons:
• The developer was adamant in previous meetings that if we did not accept the original plan they would
not make money and would drop the project entirely. The updated proposal indicates this was either
just bluster on the part of the builder or the developer is taking a loss to get something done. I would
appreciate an answer to this question from the developer this evening if possible as I am having
trouble believing their financial numbers.
• The builder has not been forthcoming with their proposal. Looking at the images, it is easy to see that
the tree coverage is greatly overexaggerated. My home, which is visible in all of the top view images
from the developer is covered with trees. In fact, there are no trees in my backyard.
• Five stories is still too high. If the strategic plan called for high density housing at this location, then the
high limitation was put in place to ensure residents did not have to deal with a high-rise complex with
line of sight into their homes.
• The justification for such a project is just not believable. Open rental capacity is high in Des Plaines and
facts do not support that changing any time soon. Illinois is losing population due to high taxes and
stifling regulations. The economy will face major headwinds post COVID that will hamper job
growth.
• The project is being built in my backyard. Even with the foliage mediation proposed by the builder, it
will take decades of growth for my backyard to be covered from the majority of the residents on the
south side of the project. I, along with many of my neighbors, will have privacy reduced. In my case
it will be reduced to almost zero.
I am not against progress. If the builder keeps within the height allowed by city ordinance it will minimize the
privacy intrusion, traffic congestion, and open rental occupancy to within what the city plan calls for. It is a
good compromise coming from someone who will be most negatively affected by this development.
I urge all aldermen, and the mayor if necessary, to vote no on Case Number 20-031-PPUD-TSUB-CU-MAP,
the development proposal for 414 E. Golf Road.
Sincerely,
Alan Massey
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