City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met April 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Public Comment: None
1. Approval of minutes for April 12, 2018 ACS Meeting – Motion to approve (Morrison), seconded (Krause) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.
2. Correspondence & Announcements: None
3. Council Matters
A.) Filed For Second Reading: None
B.) New Items:
1) Sign Variance Request for 1071 S. State Route 157 – This is for a transfer of signage. This site is eligible for signage for the two street frontages. They are requesting the transfer of signage from the Center Grove Rd. frontage which would be the west frontage to the south frontage of the property. Motion to approve (Morrison), seconded (Krause) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.
2) Sign Variance Request for 2222 Troy Road (Goshen Road Entry) – This has to do with shopping center identification signage. This shopping center was originally developed in 1996. The property owner would like to refresh all of the signage within this development and all signs will be able to meet the ordinance requirement. However, to be able to refresh the Goshen Road sign at its current location, they would need a variance to do so. This entry does not have 700 ft. of road frontage on Goshen Road. The sign they're proposing would be the same height and the overall area would be minimally reduced from what the existing sign is. Motion to approve (Krause), seconded (Morrison) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.
3) Resolution Approving the Re-subdivision of Lots 6 & 7 Villas of Eagle Rock – Adjusts lot line between Lots 6 & 7 to provide better layout for construction of villas - pending recommendation from Public Services Committee – This has been approved by Public Services. These are existing lots. The developer is currently building a duplex on Lot 5. Each unit is approximately 1,600 square feet. The lot lines are being moved to make it fit. The recommendation made to the developer and land surveyor was to do this via a Plat Amendment. It makes it a lot cleaner having it on one document for the easement vacation, rededication, and lot line adjustment. The zoning will remain R-2. Motion to approve (Morrison), seconded (Krause) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.
4) Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Edwardsville 3307 Bluff Road, PID 14-1-15-20-00-000-005 - Ordinance annexes St. Paul United Church of Christ into the City. Request suspension of rules and passage on first reading - They are in the process of selling the parsonage piece of the property. Originally, the water was fed through the church so the water service needed to be split. For the new water service, the ordinance requires to either annex or sign an annexation agreement. Motion to approve (Krause), seconded (Morrison) and voted all ayes to forward to Council
5) Ordinance Amending the Land Development Code Sec 5-17 Provision of Green Space-- Amends green space ordinance to clarify criteria for green space requirements, incorporates all zoning districts, establishes cash contribution base acreage fee of $41,000 per acre and a provision for City Council to adjust the fee annually - Alderman Morrison thanked staff for their efforts with this as he said it is very comprehensive. There was discussion about how O'Fallon does it. With the proximity to existing facilities, the per acre amount could be reduced. Alderman Morrison asked how the $41,000 per acre amount was established. Eric Williams stated it was based on the current contract amount for the land being purchased for the Plummer Family Park. Alderman Risavy asked about the provision of Council to adjust annually. Eric Williams said they wanted to let the fee schedule where other fees are so they're not tied to the ordinance. They are done by resolution so Council can adjust annually as needed and can react to the market. Ron Deedrick spoke on behalf of the Illinois Realtors. He spoke of concerns of the general cost of building in Edwardsville before any dirt has even been dug. He would like to see a reduction in the water and sewer tap-on fees as well as a reduction in the school impact fees. Jeff Schmidt spoke on behalf of the Home Builders. He spoke of materials for homes going up as well as a shortage of labor. Cathy Hamilton of the Barber Murphy Group spoke regarding active green space for commercial districts. There was discussion about active and passive green space with regard to what other businesses have done. Motion to approve (Krause), seconded (Morrison) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.
6) Approval of Change Order #3 for the 2017/2018 CIP Sidewalk Contract to Stutz Excavating Inc. in the increased amount of $13,100.00 – This is for the addition of 340 feet of curb at the corner of Olive and Schwarz Streets for the parking lot at the corner there. Once it's constructed, the lot will be resurfaced. This will be paid for with PEP Grant funds. Motion to approve (Krause), seconded (Morrison) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.
7) Approval of Change Order #3 for the Mowing Contract to Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions (Formerly Cutting Edge) in the increased amount of $11,840.00 – This is to include the new Public Safety building within the mowing contract. Motion to approve (Morrison), seconded (Krause) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.
C.) Items Held In Committee:
1.) Discussion of Mural Relocation from 400 N. Main Street - Will move off agenda and take a wait and see approach. Committee feels preserving sections of it and keeping it as public art may be a more feasible approach. Committee will invite HPC to the next meeting to finalize a recommendation.
2.) Discussion of Lime Bike Program - Alderman Morrison would like to see a sample Memorandum of Understanding. He believes about 50-100 bikes would be a good start. He feels SIU should be involved in the discussions about this.
3.) Discussion of Bike/Ped Plan - Alderman Morrison is working with staff to setup a focus group to meet in mid-May.
D.) Items Returned To Committee: None
4. Boards and Commissions:
A.) Plan Commission - 01/17/18 & 03/19/18 Minutes
B.) Zoning Board of Appeals - 11/27/17 Minutes
C.) Human Relations Commission
D.) Historic Preservation Commission
E.) Recreation, Arts and Special Events Board
F.) ETEC
G.) Library Board
H.) Band Board
I.) Cool Cities
5. Old Business: None
6. New Business: There was discussion about the rental registration fees. There is a late fee in which we haven't been enforcing to give people time to adjust to this. Alderman Morrison feels that a late fee of $250 is too high. The City is just looking for compliance. Rental property owners are required to pay annual registration fees every January 15t. Alderman Morrison would like to see a late fee that is reasonable and enforceable. There was discussion of changing it through a resolution. Another suggestion offered is a graduated fee schedule.
Another item discussed were fence variances. Alderman Stack relayed her wishes to Alderman Risavy. She would like to see more hold harmless agreements executed. Alderman Morrison would like to get staff's thoughts on what a revision to the ordinance would look like that would reduce the number of variances. Eric Williams suggested taking the Alderman out to particular properties and show them what staff sees when determining which way to go with these variances.
7. Next ACS Meeting: Date and time to be announced.
8. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn (Krause), seconded (Morrison) and voted all ayes.
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