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The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan review for a drive-through restaurant at 969 N Northwest Highway, presented on behalf of Ampler Development. Staff noted the review assumed the City Council would approve the companion map amendment, without which the drive-through use would not be allowed. The vote was 8–0.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan review requested by the Park Ridge Park District to expand the community garden at Hinkley Park, 25 Busse Highway. The vote was 8–0.
Public record · Planning and Zoning Commission
Committee recommendation (recorded), Feb 13 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a map amendment rezoning 969 North Northwest Highway from the retail and office district to the general commercial district, requested by MRV Architects, Inc to allow a drive-through restaurant on the vacant former gas station site. The vote was 8–0. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Ordinance · Planning and Zoning Commission
Committee recommendation (recorded in draft minutes), Jan 30 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a special use permit allowing a physical therapy clinic, classed as a medical/dental clinic, at 36 Main Street. These minutes are the draft version; the Council's own action is not part of this record.
Special use · Planning and Zoning Commission
Public hearing (recorded in draft minutes), Jan 30 2024 · Evidence
The applicant for a planned unit development for a hotel at 1440 Higgins Road asked for a continuance, and the Planning and Zoning Commission continued the hearing to April 9, 2024 by a vote of 6–0.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan review requested by the Park Ridge Park District for improvements at South Park, 833 Talcott Road, including new playground equipment, a pavilion, tennis court renovation and new pickleball courts. The vote was 8–0.
Public record · Planning and Zoning Commission
Committee recommendation (recorded), Jan 16 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a special use permit allowing a physical therapy clinic, classed as a medical/dental clinic, at 147 N Northwest Highway, with no conditions. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Special use · Planning and Zoning Commission
2024 · Zoning Board of Appeals19 on this page
Committee recommendation (recorded), Oct 24 2024 · Evidence
The owner sought major variances (VA-24-24) to rebuild a nonconforming rear patio at 2919 W Sibley Street that encroaches into the rear yard setback, without enlarging it. The hearing was moved from the September meeting to October 24, 2024, when the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval (VA-24-24); the motion carried with no nays recorded. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals
Committee recommendation (recorded), Oct 24 2024 · Evidence
The owners sought major variances (VA-24-31) to build a new detached garage at 434 Meacham Avenue in the same nonconforming location as the existing garage, in order to preserve a mature tree. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval (434 Meacham Avenue); the motion carried with no nays recorded. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
The owner sought a variance (VA-24-14) at 1112 Prairie Avenue to raise the maximum lot coverage so a one-car detached garage could be replaced with a larger two-car garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals continued the case at the petitioner's request on July 25, 2024, and again after a hearing on August 22, 2024. The agenda for September 26, 2024 listed the case as a minor variance as amended (VA-24-14), and that night the board approved the minor variance (VA-24-14); the roll call lists no nays.
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor variance (VA-24-26) raising the maximum lot coverage at 428 S. Delphia so an existing detached garage on an undersized lot can be replaced with a slightly larger one. The motion carried with no nays recorded.
The owners sought variances (VA-24-23) for a second-floor addition over a legally nonconforming house at 1517 S. Greenwood that keeps the existing reduced interior side yard setback. In one motion the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minor variance and recommended that the City Council approve the major variance; the roll call lists no nays. The findings approve the minor variance (VA-24-23). Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor variance (VA-24-25) allowing a six-foot fence, above the ordinance maximum, at 1301 Hallberg Lane, a property next to a church parking lot. The motion carried with no nays recorded, and the findings approve the variance (VA-24-25). The minutes caption the case as major, while the motion and findings call it minor.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals
Committee recommendation (recorded), Aug 22 2024 · Evidence
The Park Ridge Park District sought a major variance (VA-24-22) to raise the permitted height of the poles and netting at the Oakton Park golf driving range, 2800 Oakton Street. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval; the motion carried with no nays recorded. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
The owner sought a minor variance (VA-24-21) raising the maximum lot coverage at 305 S Clifton Ave for a two-car detached garage. The minutes record a motion to approve and a roll call with more nays than ayes, and on its findings the Zoning Board of Appeals denied the variance (VA-24-21). The minutes' closing line for the vote prints a count that does not match the roll call.
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5–0 to recommend approval of major variances (VA-24-17) allowing a first-floor addition at 813 S. Cumberland to match the existing house's first-floor elevation, which is above the ordinance maximum. The minutes caption the case as minor, while the motion treats it as major. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
The applicant sought major variances (VA-24-15) at 425 W. Talcott for a detached garage larger than the ordinance permits and a reduced front yard setback, to accommodate a four-unit residential building. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4–1 on a motion worded as an approval, and its findings sentence recommends approval of the variances (VA-24-15). Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5–0 to recommend approval of a major variance (VA-24-20) for the reconstruction of a nonconforming side porch and staircase at 419 N. Northwest Hwy that sits in the side yard setback and provides access to the second floor. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
The applicant, a second-floor business without a storefront at 100 S. Prospect, sought a major variance (VA-24-18) to install a wall sign on the multitenant building. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4–1 to recommend approval. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor variance (VA-24-13) allowing a six-foot fence along the corner side lot line at 1317 S. Prospect, above the ordinance's maximum fence height, around a pool area. The vote was 5–0.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals
Committee recommendation (recorded in draft minutes), May 23 2024 · Evidence
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor variance (VA-24-11) raising the maximum lot coverage at 320 S. Knight to accommodate a rear addition to an existing house on an undersized lot. The vote was 4–0.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals
Committee recommendation (recorded in draft minutes), May 23 2024 · Evidence
For a planned fast-food restaurant at 969 N. Northwest Hwy, the applicant Ampler Development LLC sought major variances (VA-24-08) for the number and placement of wall signs. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6–0 to recommend approval of additional wall signs, then voted 4–2 to recommend approval of variances that also allow wall signs outside the sign frieze. These votes come from draft minutes; the approved minutes are an image-only scan.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals
Committee recommendation (recorded), Mar 21 2024 · Evidence
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4–0 to recommend approval of major variances (VA-24-06) for a second-story addition on a nonconforming house at 500 Parkwood Avenue that follows the existing walls into the front yard setback. Three commissioners were absent. The minutes record a recommendation; any later action by another body is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals
Committee recommendation (recorded), Feb 22 2024 · Evidence
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7–0 to recommend approval of major variances (VA-24-04) for an addition to a nonconforming house at 506 S. Home that encroaches into the rear yard setback, replacing part of the footprint of a detached garage. The minutes record a recommendation; any later action by another body is not part of this record.
On December 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance establishing the number of available liquor licenses in the City for the next calendar year. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. The ordinance number and the license counts are not stated in the minutes.
The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the street resurfacing program contract with Arrow Road Construction Company for $2,057,592.89, the lowest of six bids opened on March 22, 2023; the next-lowest was $2,218,000. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On December 18, 2023 the City Council approved a two-year extension of the franchise agreement with Collective Resource, Inc. for food scrap and compostable items collection services. The roll call vote was 5–1, with Alderperson Sanchez voting no and Alderperson Biagi abstaining. The dollar value is not stated in these records.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a budget amendment and a purchase order increase of $25,000 to the water supply and treatment account for AEP Energy Service, for the purchase of electricity as necessary. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a budget amendment to the Motor Fuel Tax Fund and a budget transfer to the Rebuild Illinois Fund for Rebuild Illinois expenses in the amount of $172,471.43. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act. The roll call vote was 5–1, with Alderperson Biagi voting no. The ordinance's terms and number are not stated in the minutes.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance regarding the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. The roll call vote was 6–0. The ordinance's terms and number are not stated in the minutes.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of a resolution authorizing a contract for the procurement of a police department vehicle without competitive bidding. The resolution text authorizes a contract not to exceed $45,000 and expires after six months unless renewed. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The vendor is not established by these records.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract for rock salt with Cargill in the amount of $147,110.40. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.
On November 20, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order not to exceed $455,638 to Foster Coach Sales, Inc. of Sterling, Illinois for one Ford ambulance. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.
On November 20, 2023 the City Council approved a Complete Streets Policy on its consent agenda. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The policy's terms are not summarized in the minutes.
On November 20, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order not to exceed $1,208,000 to Macqueen Emergency of St. Paul, Minnesota for a Pierce Enforcer pumper, a combination fire engine and squad. The consent vote was 6–0.
On November 20, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a two-year extension of the solid waste collection services contract with Groot Recycling & Waste Services, Inc. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The dollar value of the extension is not stated in these records.
On November 6, 2023 the City Council considered the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to create cannabis dispensary overlay districts. The minutes report that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not recommend adoption, so approval required a supermajority. A motion to amend the ordinance's language failed 1–6, and the original motion failed 3–4, so the text amendment was not adopted.
Ordinance · City Council
Committee recommendation (recorded), Oct 24 2023 · Evidence
The applicant, City of Park Ridge, requested a map amendment to draw the cannabis dispensary overlay districts that accompanied a related text amendment. After a public hearing on October 24, 2023, the motion to recommend approval of the map amendment received no votes in favor, with every commissioner present voting against it, consistent with the Commission's vote on the text amendment. The City Council's own action is not part of this record.
On November 6, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the liquor chapter of the Municipal Code to create a new liquor license class for public recreation facilities, updated to include the hours when alcohol may be sold or served. The roll call vote was 5–2, with Alderpersons Steinfels and Biagi voting no. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
On November 6, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a major variance for increased fence height at 2800 Oakton Street, where the Park District sought taller poles and netting for its golf range. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
On November 6, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order of $1,133,570 to the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association to renew the City's workers compensation and liability insurance for the following calendar year. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
On October 16, 2023 the City Council deferred the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance on residential lighting to its next meeting so staff could revise the language, after a request to address sport court lights (7–0). On November 6, 2023 the Council approved the revised ordinance, which adds a height limit, usage provisions and a time restriction for outdoor recreation and sport court lights. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
On August 7, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda (7–0), a contract under PW-23-19 for aggregate materials purchase and spoils disposal with the contractor named in the minutes, for $147,052.50. A later staff memo reports that on August 15, 2023 the contractor said it could not perform the delivery and hauling work because it could not obtain trucks and trailers, and asked for termination. On October 16, 2023 the Council approved terminating the contract on its consent agenda (7–0).
On October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance amending the traffic code so that an existing weekday rush-hour restriction on southbound Prospect Avenue at Main Street and Vine Avenue does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
