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January 26, 2016
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DES PLAINES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
MINUTES
The Des Plaines Planning and Zoning Board Meeting held its regularly -scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 26,
2016, at 7 p.m. in Room 102 of the Des Plaines Civic Center.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
PRESENT: Catalano, Saletnik, Hofherr, Schell, Green, Yi, Szabo
ALSO PRESENT:
Scott Mangum, AICP, Senior Planner/Community & Economic Development
Butch Ehrke, Inspection Supervisor, CBO/ Community & Economic Development
Gale Cerabona/Recording Secretary
Chairman Szabo called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll call was conducted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Board Member Catalano, seconded by Board Member Hofherr, to approve the minutes
of January 12, 2016, as presented.
AYES: Catalano, Hofherr, Saletnik, Schell, Yi, Szabo
ABSTAIN: Green
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY***
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Training — Schedule Date for Workshop — March 8 or March 22
Chairman Szabo asked if there are any conflicts with these dates. Senior Planner Mangum suggested
everyone reserve both dates at this time. The Board concurred.
2. Addresses: Citywide Case Number: 16-007-TA
City initiated Text Amendments are proposed to the Accessory, Temporary, and Specific Regulations
(Chapter 8) of the Des Plaines City Code (the City of Des Plaines 1998 Zoning Ordinance, as amended), to
address portable storage containers and related uses.
Petitioner: City of Des Plaines, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Chairman Szabo introduced the City of Des Plaines as Petitioner, represented by E. Butch Ehrke, CBO,
Inspection Supervisor. Senior Planner Mangum provided the Staff Report and referred to the updated
Proposed Text Amendment language.
Issue: City initiated Text Amendments are proposed to the Accessory, Temporary, and Specific Regulations
(Chapter 8) of the Des Plaines City Code (the City of Des Plaines 1998 Zoning Ordinance, as amended), to
address portable storage containers and related uses.
Analysis:
Text Amendment Report
Petitioner City of Des Plaines, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Address: Citywide
Case Number: 16-007-TA
In reviewing the text amendment request, staff has considered the following information:
The City has proposed a text amendment to regulate temporary storage containers on residential properties.
Common uses for storage containers are either for the temporary storage of household goods, during a
construction project for example, the use of a modular container to ship or move items, or for a dumpster to
hold construction waste during a project. The Zoning Ordinance is currently silent on the use of temporary
storage containers on private property. The proposed amendment to Section 12-8-11, Temporary Uses, would
allow one storage container on an approved hard surface for up to 30 days. A companion amendment to the
City Code regarding the storage of containers within the Public Right of Way is being drafted and will be
considered by the City Council at the same time as the proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.
Standards for a Zoning Text Amendment
To analyze this text amendment request, the standards for amendments contained in Section 12-3-7.E of the
Zoning Ordinance are used. Following is a discussion of those standards:
1. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The City of Des Plaines Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the City Council in 2007, does not address the
proposed changes in detail.
2. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with the current conditions and the overall
character of existing developments in the immediate vicinity of the subject property.
The proposed amendment would allow for the continuation of a common practice on residential properties,
while establishing regulations about the duration and placement of storage containers to lessen the impact on
surrounding properties.
3. Whether the proposed amendment is appropriate considering the adequacy of public facilities and
services available to the subject property.
The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have a significant effect on public facilities or services.
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4. Whether the proposed amendment will have an adverse effect on the value of properties throughout
the jurisdiction.
The proposed amendment regulating storage containers is not anticipated to effect the value of properties at
large.
5. Whether the proposed amendment reflects responsible standards for development and growth.
The zoning text amendment does not appear to directly conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the
official policy guide to future land use, development, and conservation within the community. Therefore, the
proposed text amendments would not appear to be in conflict with responsible standards for development
and growth. The amendment is not anticipated to have an impact on development or growth within the City.
Recommendation: Based on the above analysis, the Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of proposed text amendment.
Planning and Zoning Board Procedure
Under Section 12-3-7.D.3 of the Zoning Ordinance (Amendments) the Planning and Zoning Board has the
authority to make a recommendation for approval, approval with modifications, or disapproval of the above -
mentioned Text Amendment. The City Council has the final authority on the proposal.
Board Member Hofherr stated/asked:
• he is pleased to see the updated language
• how this will be controlled. Will a permit be given? Senior Planner Mangum stated a permit was
discussed and considered but it was decided not to have a permit requirement. He noted upon
enforcement, a citation could be issued. Board Member Hofherr suggested a tag be placed so
residents are aware the container could only be there for 30 days.
• if there is a fine if residents fail to conform. Inspection Supervisor Ehrke advised — it is part of the
general code
Board Member Schell asked why there is a requirement for paved surfaces. Senior Planner Mangum advised
— residents cannot place containers on the lawn due to aesthetics.
Board Member Yi asked:
• if there are size limitations. Inspection Supervisor Ehrke advised — most setbacks are 30 ft.
• if a size limit should be indicated. Inspection Supervisor Ehrke advised — it would likely be cost
prohibitive to rent a overly large container
Chairman Szabo asked how this affects new construction, etc. Senior Planner Mangum advised — that would
require a building permit which could be controlled by conditions.
Chairman Szabo asked if the Board has further comments. There were none.
Chairman Szabo asked how many complaints have been received. Inspection Supervisor Ehrke advised —
two (different pods).
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A motion was made by Board Member Hofherr, seconded by Board Member Catalano, to recommend
to City Council that they institute this updated Text Amendment as written in Section 12-8-11.
AYES: Hofherr, Catalano, Green, Saletnik, Schell, Yi, Szabo
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY***
Chairman Szabo advised Petitioner a recommendation will be submitted to City Council.
Board Member Catalano referenced the Roster. Senior Planner Mangum stated if there are any changes, to
please provide him with same.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Sincerely,
Gale Cerabona
Recording Secretary
cc: City Officials, Aldermen, Zoning Board of Appeals, Petitioners