Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee

Village of Arlington Heights Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee Planning Department Conference Room, 2nd Floor Arlington Heights Village Hall 33 S. Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 January 20, 2015 6:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes 12/9/14 IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Comprehensive Plan Update - PC#14-020 V. NEW BUSINESS VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, such as an American Sign Language interpreter or written materials in accessible formats, should contact David Robb, Disability Services Coordinator, at 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, (847)368-5793 (Voice), (847)368-5980 (Fax) or drobb@vah.com.  Item: Minutes - 12/9/14 Department: Planning & Community Development ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Minutes 12/9/14 - DRAFT Minutes  COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PLAN COMMISSION HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON: December 9, 2014 Project Title: Comprehensive Plan Update Petitioner: Village Of Arlington Heights Attendees: George Drost, Chairman Jim Tinaglia, Village Board Trustee Mary Jo Warskow, Plan Commissioner John Sigalos, Plan Commissioner Joe Lorenzini, Plan Commissioner Bill Enright, Deputy Director Planning and Community Development Chairman Drost convened the meeting and asked for approval of the October meeting minutes. Those present at the October meeting approved the minutes. Meeting Discussion: B. Enright provided an update to the Goals and Policies section per the discussion at the October meeting. Chairman Drost asked how the proposed Goals and Policies compared to other communities and their Comprehensive Plan in terms of content and number. Also, should the Goals and Polices be ranked in order of importance? B. Enright responded that plans vary but the Village’s is similar to most. They can be ranked in order if the Subcommittee thought that was important to do so. B. Enright mentioned that one area to possibly designate as a study area pursuant to the Comprehensive Planning Program is the north industrial area. The employment levels in the area have gone down since Motorola sold the property. The current owners will lease to Nokia but there has been some limited demolition/renovation proposed for the area, but it maybe worth keeping an eye on the area to maximize its potential. Trustee Tinaglia stated that maybe the Subcommittee could look at comingling different land uses in the area given that the industrial park is so large. He felt it would be an area to look at as part of the redevelopment program. Commissioner Warskow added that the Hickory Kensington Redevelopment Area is an industrial area where the long term plan envisions different uses. Maybe mixed uses with higher density, but not single family, could be looked at for portions of the area. She agreed that it should be part of a future study area in order to gain public input. Chairman Drost added that one of the Goals relates to financial incentives, and that maybe those could apply to stimulate the industrial areas. B. Enright indicated that 6 of the Board’s Goals have been incorporated into the General Goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Warskow suggested that we include in the sustainability section a water planning and conservation goal. Commissioner Sigalos agreed that a new goal should be included relating to water conservation. As it relates to land development, rain gardens could be included. C:\Program Files (x86)\neevia.com\docConverterPro\temp\NVDC\D3F06941-5A46-4F35-89A5-008122A6454D\Arlington Heights.2620.1.MinutesDec2014.doc  COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE Commissioner Warskow indicated that we need to address storm water with green infrastructure. Key components of sustainability should include water conservation, waste disposal (recycling), and energy efficiency. B. Enright indicated that we should keep these concepts general as the Plan relates to land use / development policy. Commissioner Warskow indicated that maybe the Comp Plan could set the framework generally with action items that specific plans could be developed by other Boards and Commissions such as the ECC. Commissioner Lorenzini asked are there any ‘ahead of the curve’ ways to address storm water, etc. Also are there ways to promote these ideas and will they be codified? Commissioner Warskow indicated that the City of Evanston has basic requirements for demolition and building including some incentives regarding sustainability. She agreed the promotion of ideas is important. B. Enright indicated that he would draft an outline for a sustainability section in the Comp Plan for consideration. Trustee Tinaglia asked if we are in a position to offer incentives for implementing sustainable development? B. Enright responded that in our TIF districts we have the ability to provide incentives for sustainable development. The Hickory Kensington Plan calls for sustainable development for example. Trustee Tinaglia asked what incentives could be offered in non TIF areas to promote sustainable development? Could the Village offer for example density increases? Commissioner Lorenzini suggested that maybe the Village could use property tax incentives for sustainable development. B. Enright then presented several areas to review for changes to the Land Use Map (attached as Exhibit A to the minutes). Commissioner Warskow was concerned that the South Arlington Heights Road area north of Council Trail may have too much Institutional in one area. B. Enright indicated that we may want to leave the area as Offices Only for now and review case by case Institutional uses. The STAR Line Plan area staff recommends changing to Mixed Use to reflect the Master Plan previously approved. Commissioner Lorenzini indicated that the Tollway reconstruction will allow for bus rapid transit, and in the future commuter trains. The Committee briefly discussed doing an upfront survey of the community to obtain input on the Comprehensive Plan update. B. Enright will send dates for the January meeting to see which works best for the Subcommittee. All concurred. RECOMMENDATION None at this time. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM. George Drost, Chairman Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee Bill Enright, Recorder C:\Program Files (x86)\neevia.com\docConverterPro\temp\NVDC\D3F06941-5A46-4F35-89A5-008122A6454D\Arlington Heights.2620.1.MinutesDec2014.doc  Item: Comprehensive Plan Update - PC#14-020 Department: Planning & Community Development ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Staff Memo Report Sustainability Section Draft Exhibits Corridors Exhibits Community Survey for Consolidated Plan Exhibits  Memorandum To: Chairman Drost and Members of the Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee From: Bill Enright, Deputy Director Planning and Community Development Date: January 16, 2015 Subject: Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee Meeting: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM Planning Department Conference Room - Second Floor Comprehensive Plan Update Please find as attachments the following: 1. Minutes of the December 9, 2014 Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee meeting 2. Sustainability Section - Outline 3. Corridor Study Areas 4. Community Survey: 5 year Consolidated Plan ■Components of the Plan: Sustainability Attached is a draft for a sustainability section to incorporate in the Comprehensive Plan. This draft expands on the goals and includes more specific policies related to sustainable development. One recommendation could be the development of a separate document focused on sustainability that could flow from the Goals and Policies included in the Comprehensive Plan and expand on the Village’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy. ■Corridor Study Areas The current Comprehensive Plan includes a Corridor Plans Goal with four Objectives as follows: Corridor Plan Goal: To improve upon existing conditions which detract from the overall functioning of the corridor. Objective 1: Develop a strong and positive image and appearance which establishes a unified image and sense of place which reinforces and supports commercial and economic activities along the corridor. Objective 2: Create a system of on and off street parking facilities which adequately serve the needs of commercial uses within the corridor in a safe and functional manner. Objective 3: Promote a safe and effective traffic circulation system which adequately accommodates the varied types of traffic movement utilizing the corridor. Comprehensive Plan Update: 2014/15  Objective 4: That development activities within the corridor be compatible with adjacent non residential and residential uses. Several areas are designated on the back of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map as future study areas. As part of a review of Village corridors, I would like to begin by discussing the Goal and Objectives and to begin looking at which corridors we want to designate for future plans/studies. I have included three areas to begin preliminary discussions. The corridors are areas along arterial streets that were developed incrementally over time with various land uses and are showing signs of age. The idea is to begin identifying which corridors should be part of future corridor studies. ■Community Survey In order to start thinking about an on line survey, I have provided a copy of a recent survey and results that was conducted as part of the Village’s 5 year Consolidated Plan. The Plan is a Federal requirement for obtaining CDBG funds. The results of this survey include some interesting observations about the community. I would like to discuss some of the questions in this survey in advance of drafting a new survey relating to the Comprehensive Plan. Next Steps / Meeting February 24, 2015 is the next scheduled meeting date. I would like to continue discussing the corridor areas and begin formulating a community survey. C: Charles Witherington Perkins & Comprehensive Plan Update: 2014/15 Outline: Sustainability Section "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” (Brundtland Commission, 1987) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Goals 1. To link transportation and land use in order to enhance transit options for residents and the labor force. 2. To promote and encourage energy efficiency for residential and commercial buildings. 3. Encourage the use of renewable energy and resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and bio fuels. 4. Continue to promote and encourage both residents and businesses to reduce waste and increase recycling. 5. To optimize tree planting and protection of existing trees for maximum carbon reduction and to increase water conservation measures. 6. Keep abreast of new policies and research regarding energy efficiency and provide support for local, state, and Federal efforts to promote energy conservation measures. 7. Educate and Promote using Public Relations to encourage energy conservation and support for the Village Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategy. Introduction The Village should encourage sustainable development for new and renovated commercial and residential projects by developing an public awareness / education strategy and use of incentives to encourage sustainable development. Sustainable development encourages more efficient use of land and resources such as water, energy, and waste disposal. As such, sustainable development strategies should focus on these three elements: ●Water / Storm Water Conservation; ●Energy Efficiency; ●Waste Disposal. Land Use Policies to Promote Sustainability 1. Encourage alternatives to use of gas powered vehicles such public transit, alternatively fueled vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian routes, and bicycle and pedestrian friendly development design; 2. Encourage all types of development to use alternative renewable energy sources and meaningful energy conservation measures; 3. Encourage development and businesses to reduce the use of chemicals and synthetic compounds in their construction and building materials, operations, products, and services; 4. Encourage methods of landscape design and maintenance to reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic fertilizers as well as encouraging the use of compost and conserving water; 5. Support compact and mixed use development that minimizes the need to drive, re-uses existing infill and brownfield sites, that avoids the extension of suburban sprawl; 6. Encourage participatory approaches to planning for sustainability, involving the local community in setting a vision and implementation. 7. Support Federal, State and Local programs to offer incentives for sustainable development and practices. Land Use Actions towards Sustainability 1. Compact development that minimizes the need to drive; 2. A mix of integrated uses such as housing, shops, workplaces, civic uses, within walking or bicycling distance. 3. Human scaled development that is pedestrian friendly. 4. Development oriented around public transit. 5. Home based occupations and work that reduce the need to commute. 6. Guiding development to existing developed areas thus minimizing development of outlying undeveloped areas. 7. Remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites and other lands that suffer from environmental constraints. 8. Establish financial and regulatory incentives for infill development and eliminate disincentives. Transportation Actions towards Sustainability 1. Reduction in vehicle trips and miles through compact, infill, mixed use development. 2. Use of alternatives to driving including walking, bicycling, and public transit. 3. Local street designs that encourage pedestrian and bicycle use. 4. Street designs that support and enhance access between neighborhoods and to commercial areas. Housing and Building Actions towards Sustainability 1. Solar oriented design of development. 2. Minimize impervious surfaces to reduce storm water run-off. 3. Use of regenerative energy heating and cooling source alternatives. 4. Provision of housing near places of employment. 5. Selection of building materials which require less energy intensive production methods and long distance transport.  GREEN INITIATIVES Department of Planning and Community Development Village of Arlington Heights CONTENTS RESIDENTIAL GREEN INITIATIVES What You Can Do As a Homeowner Recycle Transportation Energy General Practices Gardening COMMERCIAL GREEN INITIATIVES Go Green At Work Recycle Buy Green Office Supplies General Practices Energy Transportation Office Gardens VILLAGE INITIATIVES Village solar power lighting for ground signs Recycling program. Village hybrid vehicles. Fluorescent bulbs and light sensors Downtown bicycle shelter RESOURCES Illinois Clean Energy Illinois Solar Energy Association Chicago Chapter of Green Building Council Bureau of Energy and Recycling Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy US Green Building Council Fuel Economy Energy Star Building America ComEd Natural Resource Conservation Service RESIDENTIAL GREEN INITIATIVES What You Can Do As a Homeowner Being conscious of the environment not only provides environmental benefits but also saves money. Below are a few tips for making your residence more environmentally friendly: Recycle • Recycling diverts large volumes of waste from landfills and is one of the easiest measures you can take to help the environment. Simply place your recyclable items curbside on trash day. Items that can be recycled include cardboard, newspapers, magazines, bottles, jars, aluminum cans, metal cans and plastic containers. Recycling containers are available at Village Hall. If you have any questions about recycling contact the Village Health Department at (847)368-5760. • Many computers and cell phones include toxic materials that should not sit in landfills. Cell phone batteries contain nickel and cadmium and should not be disposed of in the normal waste system. Some electronic retailers offer recycling programs. For more information about electronic recycling or to find local recyclers go to: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/index.htm Cleaning • Use non-toxic, environmentally safe, biodegradable cleaning and laundry products. Cleaning products are released into the environment during normal use through evaporation of volatile components and are flushed down the drain. • Choose fragrance-free products. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in cleaning products can affect indoor air quality and also contribute to smog formation in outdoor air. Transportation • Consider a more fuel efficient vehicle. Check the U.S. Department of Energy’s list of most fuel-efficient cars to find the one that’s right for you. For more information about fuel economy go to: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/best-worst.shtml • Rather than driving your car to work every day consider other means of transportation. By walking, riding your bike, carpooling, taking the bus or the train you will reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, oil consumption and the costs of fueling and maintaining your vehicle. Coordinate with co-workers and carpool. Energy • Consider using compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They cost a bit more than regular bulbs, but you'll lower your electric bill and pay less in the long run. You can buy CFLs at most hardware and home stores. For more information go to: http://www.comed.com/homesavings/ • Wash your clothes in cool rather than hot water. Washing your clothes in cold water saves energy.  • Replace windows. Old windows that are not performing or energy efficient leak and consume more energy. Look for the NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) label that provides U-values and SHGC (solar heat gain coefficient) values. The lower the U- value the better the insulation. Also, look at the climate region map on Energy Star label to be sure that the window, door or skylight is appropriate for where you live. For more information go to: http://www.energystar.gov/ • Buy water-efficient showerheads. With low-flow models, a family of four can cut water usage by as much as 20,000 gallons annually which would result in an annual savings of approximately $175. • Use Energy Star Appliances which meet a high level of energy efficiency. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Most appliances will have the Energy Star label with a savings amount. It is important to read the label and purchase energy efficient products. This will save energy over time. Energy efficient choices can save families about a third on their energy bill with similar savings of greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features, style or comfort. Energy Star helps you make the energy efficient choice. If looking for new household products, look for ones that have earned the Energy Star. For more information go to: http://www.energystar.gov/ • Use a programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat will allow you to lower or increase the temperature when you are not at home. Each degree you turn down the heat saves 3 percent of heating costs, while each degree you raise the temperature of your air conditioner saves 3-4 percent of cooling costs. General Practices • Buy locally produced items, including produce and other goods. This will reduce the amount of fuel required to transport the things you buy from other parts of the country or the world. • Instead of using grocery stores’ disposable plastic or paper bags, bring your own reusable tote bags. Gardening • Rain barrels help slow down rain runoff so it can drain naturally into the ground. That helps keep excess water out of the sewer systems and keeps rain runoff from collecting pollutants as it travels to drainage systems and nearby waterways. Rain Barrels can save most homeowners up to 1,300 gallons of water during peak summer months. Rain barrels also provide water during dry weather. The water can be slowly released over a period of time after rains have subsided. The slow release of water will allow it to seep into the soil and be used by vegetation. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is selling rain barrels for Cook County residents. The rain barrels are $40 each and can be ordered and paid for at http://www.mwrd.org/irj/portal/anonymous/Home. There are three pickup locations. MWRD also offers gift certificates for the purchase of rain barrels. To learn more about the program visit http://www.mwrd.org/irj/portal/anonymous/Home or call 312/751-5600. • Consider drought tolerant native landscaping. Since native plants have been growing and evolving for thousands of years and have adapted to the local soils and climate, they are more likely to thrive with minimal care than exotic plants. That can mean less need for water, fertilizer and pesticides. It's important to know your site conditions and the requirements of the native plants when making a selection. For more information go to: http://www.epa.gov/greenacres/#Benefits • Use nontoxic gardening techniques. Many gardeners over-apply or improperly apply pesticides, putting themselves, their families and pets at increased health risk. • Consider the use of pervious pavers for patios and driveways. Pervious pavers can reduce water runoff by more than half. These pavers allow water to infiltrate the paver and subgrade, reducing water runoff and add color and texture to your hardscape. By implementing the above simple steps you can reduce your energy usage, save costs, and lessen your impact on the environment. Even the smallest change can make a positive impact. For additional information please go to ‘Resources’ towards the end of the document. COMMERCIAL GREEN INITIATIVES Go Green At Work Making your office an environmentally friendly workplace will reduce both air and water pollution, save trees and can involve your staff in doing something good. Recycle • Recycling diverts large volumes of waste from landfills and is one of the easiest measures you can take to help the environment. Simply place your recyclable items curbside on trash day. Items that can be recycled include cardboard, newspapers, magazines, bottles, jars, aluminum cans, metal cans and plastic containers. Recycling containers are available at Village Hall. If you have any questions about recycling contact the Village Health Department at (847)368-5760. • Many computers and cell phones include toxic materials that should not sit in landfills. Cell phone batteries contain nickel and cadmium and should not be disposed of in the normal waste system. Some electronic retailers offer recycling programs. For more information about electronic recycling or to find local recyclers go to: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/index.htm • Recycle ink cartridges. Buy Green Office Supplies • When choosing a paper, think about the following: Buy recycled Buy chlorine free (TCF) Look for an Environmental Label General Practices • Save toner Draft quality printouts use less toner. Select 'draft' printouts when using the 'print' command on your computer – this is usually changed under Printer Options on the Windows Print Dialog box. Set your printer to make draft prints by default. Tailor the size of paper to the length of your message. • Save paper Think before you print. Always use the screen to preview for errors before you print. Energy • Lighting accounts for one third of the energy used in commercial spaces. About half of the lighting is wasted either through inefficient bulbs, poor design or improper maintenance. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They cost a bit more than regular bulbs, but you'll lower your electric bill and pay less in the long run. You can buy CFLs at most hardware and home stores. For more information go to: http://www.comed.com/homesavings/ • Consider occupancy sensors or timers that switch lights off. Sensors turn lights off when they have not detected movement for about 15 minutes. • Use electronic documents and filing systems in order to save paper. • Explore options for alternative energy sources. Most of our energy comes from fossil fuels; however you may want to consider alternative energy sources. Greater use of renewable sources like solar could give us more secure power sources for the future. • Save energy  Make sure all computers and other office equipment are turned off when they are not being used and that lights are turned off when natural light is sufficient. Make sure energy saving features on PCs, printers and photocopiers are enabled. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. Change the thermostat on the heating or air-conditioning. Use blinds to save on heating and cooling costs. Transportation • Rather than driving your car to work every day, try other ways, even if only one or two days a week. Options include: walk, ride your bike, take the bus or the train or carpool. This will reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, oil consumption and the costs of fueling and maintaining your vehicle. Office Gardens Providing an attractive garden area has many advantages for staff as well as enhancing the appeal of your building. Gardens provide an area for staff, encourage bird life, help filter vehicle pollution and provide a filter for rainwater. • Plant deciduous trees near office windows, to gain light in the winter and shade in the summer. • Plant trees in and near parking lots in order to provide shade for vehicles • Consider pervious paving on paths and in drive/parking areas to allow water to drain through VILLAGE INITIATIVES The Village has taken steps to become more energy efficient and is continuing to explore opportunities for energy reduction and environmentally friendly alternatives. The Village is currently implementing the following practices: • A total of seven gateway signs are currently utilizing solar technology to light the signs. • The Village encourages everyone to recycle and has recycling bins available at Village Hall. For more information about recycling contact the Health Department at 847.368.5760. • In 2008 the Village purchased four hybrid vehicles. The Villages is evaluating the energy savings and maintenance of these vehicles in its fleet. • The Village utilizes fluorescent bulbs and has installed motion sensors in key areas in order to save energy within its facilities. Sensors turn lights off when they have not detected movement for about 15 minutes. • The Village is exploring options for additional sheltered bicycle parking to encourage bike riding. The Village is proposing a bike shelter and bike racks within the Downtown adjacent to the train station. Encouraging cycling to the Downtown and the train station will provide environmental benefits, help alleviate parking, traffic congestion and help improve air quality through congestion mitigation. As part of the shelter the Village is also exploring options for the inclusion of solar panels on the roof of the shelter to power lighting at the shelter, power the existing park area and as a demonstration project for the community and region. For more information about this project contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at 847.368.5200. RESOURCES Illinois Clean Energy The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation invests in clean energy development and land preservation efforts, working with communities and citizens to improve environmental quality in Illinois. The Foundation supports programs and projects that will improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy resources and preserve and enhance natural areas and wildlife habitats throughout the state. For more information go to: www.illinoiscleanenergy.org Illinois Solar Energy Association Join the Illinois Solar Energy Association to show your support for clean energy use in Illinois. For more information about the association and about solar energy go to: www.illinoissolar.org Chicago Chapter of Green Building Council For the USGBC local chapter go to: http://chapters.usgbc.org/Chicgao/ Beureau of Energy and Recycling For more information about energy and recycling go to : http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/Events/ Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy The site provides up-to-date information on green power providers, product offerings, consumer protection issues, and policies affecting green power markets. It also includes a reference library of relevant papers, articles and reports. The Green Power Network is operated and maintained by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/markets/index.shtml US Green Building Council USGBC is helping to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling and environmentally and sociably responsible that helps improve the quality of life. For more information go to: http://www.usgbc.org./leed/homes Fuel Economy For more information about gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks go to: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/best-worst.shtml Energy Star Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. For more information go to: http://www.energystar.gov/ Building America Building America forms research partnerships with all facets of the residential building industry to improve the quality and energy efficiency of homes. The goal is to develop cost effective solutions that reduce the average energy use of housing by 40% to 100%. Ultimately, Building America research will lead to net zero energy homes, which produce as much energy as they use. For more information go to: http://www.buildingamerica.gov ComEd For tips from ComEd on how to use less energy go to: http://www.comed.com/homesavings/ Natural Resource Conservation Service For information about native plant material and seeds in Illinois go to: http://www.il.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/plants/npg/apndx_b.html  AH Road from Central to White Oak January 12, 2015 1:4,514 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 mi 0 0.075 0.15 0.3 km Village of Arlington H Copyright 2013 Comprehensive Plan: Arlington Heights Road from Central to White Oak CYPRESS PARK DUNTON SCHOOL Legend Single Family Detached Single Family Detached Estate Single Family Detached Estate 1 Single Family Detached Estate 2 CAREFREE Single Family Attached Moderate Density Multi-Family PARK High Density Multi-Family Commercial Offices Only R&D, Mfg, Warehouse Institutional Mixed Use Government Parks Schools Open Space  AH Road from Central to White Oak January 13, 2015 1:4,514 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 mi 0 0.075 0.15 0.3 km Sources : E sri, HERE, DeLorme, USG S, Intermap, increment P Corp., NRCAN, Es ri Japan, ME TI, Es ri China (Hong Kong), Esri (Thailand), TomTom, Mapmy India, © OpenStreetMap contributors , and the GIS Us er Community Village of Arlington H Copyright 2013  NW Hwy from Downtown to Wilke January 14, 2015 1:9,028 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 mi 0 0.175 0.35 0.7 km Village of Arlington Heights GIS Copyright 2013 Comprehensive Plan: Northwest Highway from Downtown to Wilke FIRE STATION ARLINGTON PARK RACE COURSE ST. JAMES CATHOLIC SCHO SISTERS OF THE LIVING WORD CHURCH OF FESTIVAL OLYMPIC PARK CHRISTIAN PARK LIBERTY Legend Single Family Detached EUCLID AVE Single Family Detached Estate MEMORIAL A.H. PARK Single Family Detached Estate 1 MEMORIAL Single Family Detached Estate 2 LIBRARY Single Family Attached Moderate Density Multi-Family 1ST High Density Multi-Family PRES. CH. Commercial WESTGATE PARK VOLZ Offices Only PARK R&D, Mfg, Warehouse PUBLIC WORKS Institutional FACILITY Mixed Use Government Parks Schools Open Space CAMPBELL ST  NW Hwy from Downtown to Wilke January 14, 2015 1:9,028 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 mi 0 0.175 0.35 0.7 km Sources: E sri, HERE, DeLorme, USG S, Intermap, increment P Corp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, ME TI, E sri China (Hong Kong), Esri (Thailand), TomTom, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Village of Arlington Heights GIS Copyright 2013  AH Road from Sigwalt to Fairview January 14, 2015 1:4,514 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 mi 0 0.075 0.15 0.3 km Village of Arlington H Copyright 2013 Comprehensive Plan: Arlington Heights Road from Sigwalt to Fairview MUNICIPAL BUILDING POLICE DEPT. CRONIN PARK SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL FAITH LUTH. CHURCH Legend Single Family Detached Single Family Detached Estate Single Family Detached Estate 1 Single Family Detached Estate 2 Single Family Attached Moderate Density Multi-Family High Density Multi-Family Commercial Offices Only R&D, Mfg, Warehouse Institutional Mixed Use Government Parks Schools Open Space  AH Road from Sigwalt to Fairview January 14, 2015 1:4,514 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 mi 0 0.075 0.15 0.3 km Sources : E sri, HERE, DeLorme, USG S, Intermap, increment P Corp., NRCAN, Es ri Japan, ME TI, Es ri China (Hong Kong), Esri (Thailand), TomTom, Mapmy India, © OpenStreetMap contributors , and the GIS Us er Community Village of Arlington H Copyright 2013 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q1 Are you a resident of Arlington Heights? Answered: 514 Skipped: 0 Yes No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Yes 95.53% 491 No 4.47% 23 Total 514 1 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q2 Which of the following best describes your status? (Check all that apply) Answered: 514 Skipped: 0 Landlord Housing Provider Renter Social Service Provider Health Provider Business Owner Homeowner None of the Above Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Landlord 2.53% 13 Housing Provider 1.75% 9 Renter 6.81% 35 Social Service Provider 3.89% 20 Health Provider 0.39% 2 Business Owner 5.25% 27 Homeowner 87.35% 449 None of the Above 0.78% 4 Other (please specify) 0.58% 3 Total Respondents: 514 # Other (please specify) Date 1 non profit organization 10/30/2014 1:49 PM 2 mortgage loan officer 7/31/2014 8:22 PM 2 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 3 Work in Arlington Heights 7/31/2014 10:14 AM 3 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q3 How would you rate the following public infrastructure improvement needs?On a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 = Lowest and 4 = Highest Answered: 447 Skipped: 67 Drainage/Floodi ng Issues Neighborhood Safety Parks, Bikes Trails,... Sidewalk and pedestrian... Street and light... Tree Replacement ... Public Transportation Accessibility Improvements 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 (Low Priority) 2 3 4 (High Priority) Total Weighted Average Drainage/Flooding Issues 9.17% 26.85% 26.85% 37.14% 41 120 120 166 447 2.92 Neighborhood Safety 9.62% 25.28% 29.98% 35.12% 43 113 134 157 447 2.91 Parks, Bikes Trails, Recreational Facilities 12.53% 25.50% 33.78% 28.19% 56 114 151 126 447 2.78 Sidewalk and pedestrian improvements 12.75% 31.54% 38.48% 17.23% 57 141 172 77 447 2.60 Street and light improvements 18.12% 25.73% 35.12% 21.03% 81 115 157 94 447 2.59 Tree Replacement on public property 15.88% 33.33% 32.66% 18.12% 71 149 146 81 447 2.53 Public Transportation 29.98% 35.57% 22.60% 11.86% 134 159 101 53 447 2.16 Accessibility Improvements 25.28% 44.74% 22.37% 7.61% 113 200 100 34 447 2.12 4 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey # Please write in any public infrastructure needs not listed: Date 1 The length of cross walk lights is not long enough. You basically have to run to cross an intersection even if you 11/8/2014 8:25 AM are an able bodied individual. 2 weather covers at bus stpos for passengers to stand in. 11/2/2014 3:14 PM 3 Traffic lights improvement 11/1/2014 8:05 PM 4 I don't understand what is involved in improving neighborhood safety? it is always a high priority but what does 11/1/2014 9:45 AM that mean, how do you go about doing it? 5 Bury all utility wires, removing utility poles in oldest of subdivisions in Village, specifically from Central Ave north 11/1/2014 7:16 AM to Euclid Ave, from Mt Prospect border east to New Wilke road on the west 6 Far too much vandalism and far too little police involvement other than to be historians. They're useless. Based 10/30/2014 9:05 AM on their performance we only less than half of the current force. 7 Improvement for certain intersections needed, such as Arlington heights road and euclid. It needs turn lanes. 10/29/2014 7:04 AM Arlington heights needs more nature. Trails, forest, meadows. Parks need updating. New facilities. 8 Build walls on route 53 to reduce noise and raise property values 10/28/2014 7:54 AM 9 continue to renovate summer pools 8/27/2014 2:48 PM 10 A DOG PARK near NORTH Arlington Heights. 8/24/2014 3:52 PM 11 We need an indoor basketball/soccer athletic.center.like other towns (Libertyville, Schaumburg, Romeoville, 8/5/2014 11:12 PM Barrington, etc). Also Olympic pool needs.improvements too many swim teams and community member depend on this facility. We need to do whatever we can to keep it up and foster healthy affordable.options for all. 12 Turf fields for football 8/5/2014 8:14 AM 13 sidewalk crossing with enhancements over the tracks in the downtown area! 8/5/2014 7:59 AM 14 I am a resident on Hintz Road west of Arlington Hts. Road. The traffic continues to get worst each year. The 8/4/2014 11:34 AM volume of cars and the speeding has been a constant problem with going to and from 53. At times I can't even get out of my driveway. Posting a policeman & those automated speed signs don't help either. 15 pot holes on public streets 8/3/2014 7:04 PM 16 Downtown parking 8/2/2014 4:46 PM 17 Bury overhead utility lines to eliminate power outages due to tree limbs landing on them during storms. This will 8/2/2014 12:00 PM also improve real estate values/tax assessments by county during property turnovers 18 Street improvements 3, street light low 1 8/1/2014 2:08 PM 19 I would like to see an installation on a disc golf course at one of our parks. Closest ones are buffalo grove, elk 8/1/2014 11:41 AM grove village, rolling meadows, & palatine. Would like to enjoy one in my community (and better design). 20 More awareness and action towards affordable housing 8/1/2014 8:49 AM 21 EVERY subdivision in Arlington Heights NEEDS sidewalks. If you are going to require them for any subdivision, 8/1/2014 7:58 AM you need to reqiure them for all subdivisions. Stop playing politics. Scarsdale NEEDS SIDEWALKS!! 22 I'm concerned because I keep seeing broken water mains around town - especially in the winter. I think updating 8/1/2014 7:44 AM the water system should be a big priority. 23 As someone who lives on the north side of Arlington Heights, most of the park money goes to the south side of 8/1/2014 7:12 AM town. This is not right. Glad to see the Camelot and Frontier improvements, but let's be honest, if not for the Camelot specific grant this would not have happened. 24 I believe our town is in tip top shape. 8/1/2014 5:47 AM 25 Health club needed in every public park. Concession for residents near that park area 7/31/2014 10:42 PM 26 Fiscal constraint 7/31/2014 8:24 PM 27 Parks with open spaces--not constrained by chain link fences or filled with ball fields. Arlington Heights is wholly 7/31/2014 6:22 PM lacking in open, green spaces. 28 Many, many streets need to be resurfaced! 7/31/2014 3:06 PM 5 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 29 Water main breaks all over the town 7/31/2014 2:39 PM 30 There are many streets that are uneven /choppy. This is unacceptable. Especially when there has been some 7/31/2014 1:10 PM sort of water line repair or improvements. Someone needs to be behind these contractors and ensure they repair the streets once their work is completed! I absolutely expect for the streets to be in decent repair for the taxes i pay! The pot holes and uneven surfaces should be addressed immediately. How about addressing pot holes and uneven pavement with an "800"number? Also, encourage village employees to report any such deficiencies of street repair. 31 Highest priority should be street repairs needed as a result of harsh winter conditions. 7/31/2014 12:41 PM 32 Please fix the flooding issue on Clarendon Ct. Every big rain, we get sewer water in our basements. 7/31/2014 12:15 PM 33 Rail crossings for cars need attention, not sure if that falls under Public Transportation 7/31/2014 10:18 AM 34 Would like to see a recreational gymnastics area and work out area or a in- door walking/ running track. 7/31/2014 9:17 AM 35 Either a traffic light, or daily AHPD traffic direction at Arlington Park Metra entrance/exit during peak hours. 7/31/2014 8:57 AM 36 Road repairs = 3 7/31/2014 8:52 AM 37 The paths around Lake Arlington should be a priority! 7/29/2014 5:29 PM 38 Nichols rd is all potholes 7/29/2014 9:35 AM 39 Turf athletic fields. Full-size indoor Fieldhouse 7/29/2014 8:59 AM 40 Replacing the outdated combined sewer/storm system. The storms are getting more severe all the time 7/28/2014 10:36 PM 41 For recreational facilities: an indoor ice rink, an ahtletic center (indoor gym, fitness equipment, gymnastics 7/28/2014 12:39 PM equipment) for the Northern part of Arlington Heights 42 Fix the roads like Campbell St.! 7/24/2014 6:20 PM 43 The Village needs a community center. Forest View is a sad excuse for a community gym (which I realize it is not 7/24/2014 10:26 AM intended to be). Some focus needs to be placed on bringing the community together, having a single gathering place, and an infrastructure that promotes health and wellness. There are too many different rec centers. We need a "One Arlington Heights" attitude, not a multiple segments. 6 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q4 How would you rate the following Economic Development needs?On a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 = Lowest and 4 = Highest Answered: 447 Skipped: 67 Attracting New Businesses Developing Vacant... Small Business Promotion/As... Job Creation in the Village Job Training Programs Informational Business... 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 (Low Priority) 2 3 4 (High Priority) Total Weighted Average Attracting New Businesses 1.58% 9.03% 28.67% 60.72% 7 40 127 269 443 3.49 Developing Vacant Sites/Redeveloping Underutilized Sites 6.71% 11.63% 24.83% 56.82% 30 52 111 254 447 3.32 Small Business Promotion/Assistance 7.17% 22.20% 32.06% 38.57% 32 99 143 172 446 3.02 Job Creation in the Village 9.91% 26.13% 42.12% 21.85% 44 116 187 97 444 2.76 Job Training Programs 22.42% 45.52% 22.42% 9.64% 100 203 100 43 446 2.19 Informational Business Workshops 32.13% 44.04% 18.88% 4.94% 143 196 84 22 445 1.97 # Please write in any economic development needs not listed: Date 1 A plan to update unused property into housing to help assist homeless become independent, with a director to 11/2/2014 3:14 PM help create and implement the plan. 2 need more downtown parking,clean the streets, shovel the downtown store fronts and take away the snow. 11/1/2014 8:05 PM 3 Force foreclosed property owners to sell or occupy homes. 11/1/2014 10:49 AM 7 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 4 Not only is it important to redevelop vacant or under utilized sites it's important that AH pressure neighboring 11/1/2014 9:45 AM communities to do the same. Buffalo Grove is doing NOTHING about the eye sore at Lake Cook and Arlington Heights rd. where Dominicks was. This directly effects the Terramere neighborhood and I am sure there are similar properties in southern AH as well and what about Wilke and Dundee where there is an empty monstrosity of a car dealership - items like these are eye sores to our village 5 Reduce tax revenue assessed businesses and single family homeowners. 11/1/2014 7:16 AM 6 No more TIFs. Let a developer do what they are supposed to do and develop property to the best use. The board 10/30/2014 9:05 AM needs to enable that process not interfere with their personal tastes. 7 idk about developing/redeveloping vacant sites. but we MUST fill some of these vacant strip malls! I take 10/29/2014 7:22 AM developing/redeveloping to mean you will tear them down and rebuild. i don't think that is the answer. they need to be filled, not torn down! and i don't really understand what you mean by informational business workshops so i rated it low. 8 Need to attract a few anchor businesses to the downtown. Perhaps a Von maur? Also a steak and seafood 10/29/2014 7:04 AM restaurant. 9 The vacancies in strip malls is a growing concern. Rather than allowing new development, revitalize and fill the 8/24/2014 8:09 AM empty strip malls. 10 Village Trustees better figure out how to attract, support and retain small, local business or else we will have very 8/4/2014 6:31 PM expensive sidewalks with no paying customers walking on them!!! 11 How about having a job fair specifically for our village and township, local businesses and companies. This would 8/4/2014 11:34 AM help residents of our village remain here to work and live. 12 assisting seniors to be able to stay in their homes 8/3/2014 7:04 PM 13 Consider more public parking north of tracks 8/2/2014 4:46 PM 14 Dump Metropolis 8/2/2014 6:37 AM 15 More promotion of north side of town not just the downtown 8/1/2014 9:05 AM 16 Seems better communication between business and village is needed. 8/1/2014 8:49 AM 17 Community opinion should be highly considered when deciding what businesses are allowed into areas that 8/1/2014 8:19 AM effect family neighborhoods. 18 Stop subsudizing that theater. If their are really businesses in downtown AH that are benefitting from that 8/1/2014 7:58 AM Theater, they should pay to keep it open. 19 I am NOT a fan of new TIF areas!! 8/1/2014 7:44 AM 20 Arlington Heights has a beautiful downtown, that is food centered only. It has never reached potential after 8/1/2014 7:12 AM redevelopment. 21 Cook County has training programs/job fairs so why double dip? Get businesses here for jobs and to stimulate 8/1/2014 6:27 AM economic growth. 22 No TIFs pls 7/31/2014 8:24 PM 23 Attracting businesses is only of any sort of importance if it will actually impact the bottom line of property tax 7/31/2014 6:22 PM dollars owed to the village. As far as developing underutilized sites, this is of any sort of importance if it does not displace functional businesses that are already contributing to the bottom line--businesses that want to stay in business in their current location, even if the Village considers that current location as "underutilized" 24 Please focus on the vacant land at chestnut and sigwalt/campbell. It is an eyesore right off the downtown area. 7/31/2014 2:30 PM Village should work on acquiring the property or requiring some sort of development. 25 This should be a decent priority because the return on investment would be almost immediate 7/31/2014 1:10 PM 26 Golf/Arlington Heights RD Needs beautification 7/31/2014 12:49 PM 27 Not with TIF 7/31/2014 12:28 PM 28 Keeping businesses that have been in the village for a long time. 7/31/2014 11:53 AM 8 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 29 Down town has a lot of great restaurants and specialty shops but really needs a reason for us to go down 7/31/2014 10:28 AM there.such as an anchor store. We'd love to see aGander Mountain or basspro etc. Even a target would be great. Just not making the trip for a few small shops. 30 We live across from plass-what an eye sore! Every morning we get to look out at that 7/31/2014 9:46 AM 31 Please focus on vacant lot at chestnut and sigwalt/Campbell. It is prime land being very underutilized. 7/31/2014 9:35 AM 32 More downtown CBD development, less strip malls or no strip malls. 7/31/2014 9:19 AM 33 Would love to see Village purchase land at Campbell and Highland and turn it into a park of some sort. Many 7/31/2014 8:52 AM people are already using it as such. 34 Use a vacant building for expanding the police station 7/28/2014 10:36 PM 35 keep local business downtown!! more to do attracts more families! 7/28/2014 2:14 PM 36 Economic development is a priority. Using vacant space to put in dense inexpensive housing that's going on right 7/25/2014 10:35 AM now by Mariano's is not. It will be a blight in 10 years like the apartments across the street from the present housing development. We do not have to be the village of open arms to everyone. Low income housing impacts schools and real estate and neighborhoods negatively. 37 Redevelopment of Kensington / Hickory should be of the highest priority. It will capture most of the above. 7/24/2014 10:55 AM 38 The southern corridor of the Village seems a forgotten waste land. International Plaza is an embarrassment and 7/24/2014 10:26 AM eye sore. The Village does not put its best foot forward with the lack of development of the area as one exits I-90 at Arlington Heights Road. Please don't ignore South Arlington Heights. 9 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q5 How would you rate the need for the following social services?On a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 = Lowest and 4 = Highest Answered: 436 Skipped: 78 10 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Youth Programs Services for Neglected/Ab... Veterans' Assistance Senior Services Food Pantries Health Services Family Support Unemployment Mental Health Care Handicapped Services Homelessness Child Care Substance Abuse Programs Historic Preservation Fair Housing Cultural Services Language Barrier/Lite... 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 (Low Priority) 2 3 4 (High Priority) Total Weighted Average Youth Programs 7.39% 18.94% 41.34% 32.33% 32 82 179 140 433 2.99 Services for Neglected/Abused Children 7.36% 20.46% 39.54% 32.64% 32 89 172 142 435 2.97 11 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Veterans' Assistance 8.80% 22.22% 39.35% 29.63% 38 96 170 128 432 2.90 Senior Services 7.87% 31.25% 38.43% 22.45% 34 135 166 97 432 2.75 Food Pantries 7.60% 30.65% 41.24% 20.51% 33 133 179 89 434 2.75 Health Services 9.05% 30.39% 40.60% 19.95% 39 131 175 86 431 2.71 Family Support 10.60% 32.26% 38.48% 18.66% 46 140 167 81 434 2.65 Unemployment 13.49% 30.70% 33.95% 21.86% 58 132 146 94 430 2.64 Mental Health Care 13.43% 31.25% 34.49% 20.83% 58 135 149 90 432 2.63 Handicapped Services 11.14% 32.48% 40.84% 15.55% 48 140 176 67 431 2.61 Homelessness 14.75% 31.80% 32.03% 21.43% 64 138 139 93 434 2.60 Child Care 12.79% 34.42% 33.72% 19.07% 55 148 145 82 430 2.59 Substance Abuse Programs 19.12% 38.48% 25.81% 16.59% 83 167 112 72 434 2.40 Historic Preservation 18.98% 46.76% 23.84% 10.42% 82 202 103 45 432 2.26 Fair Housing 25.69% 37.50% 24.07% 12.73% 111 162 104 55 432 2.24 Cultural Services 24.54% 43.06% 24.31% 8.10% 106 186 105 35 432 2.16 Language Barrier/Literacy Programs 30.70% 37.44% 23.26% 8.60% 132 161 100 37 430 2.10 # Please list any other priorities: Date 1 Literacy programs to learn English especially for those entering our school systems. This would decrease our tax 11/1/2014 10:55 AM burden and alleviate the need for dual learning classes. Take care of our own first. 2 Mental health care and substance abuse unfortunately for teens is now rampant and we need to have close and 11/1/2014 9:49 AM publicized providers for our families. We also want to keep all our seniors as they provide a balance within the community - the AH senior center is a wonderful great facility. I only know about it as we used the woodshop for our scouts and the 2 men running were great. I encourage you to do more with the schools and younger children interacting with the seniors 3 Aren't there other organizations that provide services for the items I marked as one or two and provide these 10/31/2014 12:43 PM services? 4 Social programs are not the role of the Village. They are provided by other government organizations as well as 10/29/2014 9:23 AM private social service agencies. The Village would only be duplicating other services. 5 Unemployment assistance should be limited to people REALLY trying to find work, not all of the people who really 8/2/2014 4:23 PM don't want to work unless the pay is large. People on unemployment should be required to work 15-20 hours a week doing volunteer work to collect unemployment also. 6 Why duplicate programs? Up and running programs exist like the VA, PADS, church food pantries, etc. 8/2/2014 6:40 AM 7 We speak english...right? 8/1/2014 7:59 AM 12 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 8 please stop with this nonsense - Cook County and Local charities have this covered and people who need these 8/1/2014 6:32 AM services know how to find them. Use the money to benefit ALL your citizens not just SOME. I have a little house on Dryden Ave and 15% of my paycheck is for real estate taxes alone. Be smart with this money. Point people to the charity or Cook County program and use the money for things ALL can enjoy. 9 I feel like there should be a sticker way to help people in need. Allowing US citizens help and not illegal 7/31/2014 3:57 PM immigrants to be on public assistance. 10 Veterans seem to be "largely ignored" in this community! Fix that! 7/31/2014 1:14 PM 11 Many organizations within the village provide these services 7/31/2014 12:29 PM 12 I don't understand why there's a waiting list for the C.A.P program. Many parents work and there's so many 7/31/2014 11:33 AM families that need assistance before and after school. 13 Full day preschool and kindergarten 7/31/2014 8:59 AM 14 These questions could use a "N/A" answer. I have no opinion on any, as I don't utilize or know enough about the 7/31/2014 8:45 AM programs to answer fairly. 15 Lowering Taxes 7/29/2014 9:15 AM 13 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q6 How would you rate the level of need for the following types of housing services?On a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 = Lowest and 4 = Highest Answered: 423 Skipped: 91 Energy Efficiency... Handyman Program for... Senior Housing Foreclosure Prevention &... Housing for the Disabled Home Rehabilitati... Affordable Homes for... First-Time Home Buyer... Emergency/Trans itional Hous... Rehabilitation of Apartment... Affordable Rental Housing Fair Housing Services Historic Preservation Housing Counseling Lead-Based Paint... 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 (Low Priority) 2 3 4 (High Priority) Total Weighted Average 14 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Energy Efficiency Improvements 9.07% 22.91% 40.33% 27.68% 38 96 169 116 419 2.87 Handyman Program for Seniors 8.61% 27.99% 36.60% 26.79% 36 117 153 112 418 2.82 Senior Housing 12.41% 34.13% 32.94% 20.53% 52 143 138 86 419 2.62 Foreclosure Prevention & Assistance 14.32% 33.17% 32.94% 19.57% 60 139 138 82 419 2.58 Housing for the Disabled 12.65% 35.80% 34.37% 17.18% 53 150 144 72 419 2.56 Home Rehabilitation Assistance for Homeowners 15.71% 33.57% 35.24% 15.48% 66 141 148 65 420 2.50 Affordable Homes for Purchase 23.81% 30.95% 26.67% 18.57% 100 130 112 78 420 2.40 First-Time Home Buyer Assistance 22.38% 31.90% 30.24% 15.48% 94 134 127 65 420 2.39 Emergency/Transitional Housing Programs 22.14% 37.38% 28.10% 12.38% 93 157 118 52 420 2.31 Rehabilitation of Apartment Buildings 21.82% 38.85% 29.74% 9.59% 91 162 124 40 417 2.27 Affordable Rental Housing 32.07% 29.45% 22.33% 16.15% 135 124 94 68 421 2.23 Fair Housing Services 28.78% 34.29% 23.50% 13.43% 120 143 98 56 417 2.22 Historic Preservation 26.37% 37.77% 24.47% 11.40% 111 159 103 48 421 2.21 Housing Counseling 27.64% 40.14% 25.48% 6.73% 115 167 106 28 416 2.11 Lead-Based Paint Testing/Abatement 35.08% 36.75% 18.38% 9.79% 147 154 77 41 419 2.03 # Please write in any housing needs not listed: Date 1 Almost all of the above would increase the tax liability beyond control. The best answer is to increase business 11/1/2014 11:04 AM who in turn would decrease the unemployment rate. The number of vacant stores and buildings in Arlington Heights is shameful. That's what you get when big box stores get a hold. 2 It would be nice to have an idea of what is meant by some of these categories - what is housing counseling? 11/1/2014 9:50 AM 3 Again, why is the Village attempting to be all to everyone? Those services are better provided by agencies 10/29/2014 9:25 AM dedicated to that and not the Village Government. 4 As a 28 year AH resident and homeowner, I am increasingly concerned about retaining our property values. I 8/24/2014 8:19 AM have become aware of numerous cases where single family dwellings are not being used as such. Apartment owners need to be vigilant to ensure that multiple families are not living in one apartment or house. The village needs to be vigilant in dealing with these issues as well. Our taxes are supporting more and more families with less contributing. While I appreciate the need to help others and am willing to do so, there needs to be some checks and balances to ensure that the integrity of our village is not undermined. 5 we are seniors in late 60's needing assistance to stay in our home until we die. husband sick and can not work. I 8/3/2014 7:08 PM have to work but the money will not allow us to stay..we will be homeless soon 6 The community needs lower real estate taxes, not higher, so let's reign in spending! 8/2/2014 6:43 AM 15 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 7 Handyman? Lead paint? "Fair" housing? I wanted to live here so I had to work and save and when things in my 8/1/2014 6:35 AM house break I have to fix them. AGAIN, Cook County has programs for people who need help, refer them. Spend the money on things that add value to our city so ALL can benefit. 8 Jobs jobs jobs! 7/31/2014 1:15 PM 9 None 7/31/2014 11:02 AM 10 Attracting diversity to our community is important 7/31/2014 9:21 AM 11 Fix Dryden Place apartments 7/31/2014 9:00 AM 12 Help with reducing property taxex 7/28/2014 10:38 PM 13 Most of what you have on the survey needs further explanation. Title alone does not let you know what the 7/25/2014 11:20 AM services entails. Therefore, giving rank to these titles is not an honest assessment. As an example of your Fair Housing Services, I am very upset with Arlington Heights that they allow multiple individuals to live in single family homes by an absentee landlords. This is happening in Survey Ridge and I've been told nothing can be done because the village does not want to be sued by the Federal Government. In the meantime, we have young people from India using houses in houses in Surrey Ridge as dormitories, paying rent for a bedroom and walking across Golf Road to work in the landlord's business.Great investment for him, but does nothing to keep the integrity of the neighborhood. Again, AH says there is nothing that can be done. (Do any of you know what block busting is?) I originally chose to live in Arlington Heights because they maintained a higher standard on their codes and ordinances than the surrounding suburbs, or so it seemed. Now, the residents are to embrace everyone who really can't afford to live in AH, put up with their cultural differences which means no sense of neighborhood community, allow their houses to not be maintained and help support them through taxes. I have spent my career working in communities that have low income housing. The school population changes, emphasis is no longer on community and enrichment but government free programs and a curriculum directed by the government through government grants. My biggest disappoint with Arlington Heights is that trustees do not have the time or inclination to address the issues I've mentioned and the village hall dismisses the issues by saying there is nothing they can do about the situations. 14 Monitoring the homes in the Village that are "falling apart," and bringing the value of the homes in the 7/25/2014 8:27 AM neighborhood down. 16 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q7 How would you rate the level of need for the following special needs housing services?On a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 = Lowest and 4 = Highest Answered: 415 Skipped: 99 Domestic Violence... Accessible Housing and... Services for Persons at R... Homeless Shelters/Ser... Transitional & Permanent... HIV/AIDS Centers &... 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 (Low 2 3 4 (High Total Weighted Priority) Priority) Average Domestic Violence Centers 12.14% 28.88% 33.74% 25.24% 50 119 139 104 412 2.72 Accessible Housing and Services for Persons with 11.35% 31.88% 33.57% 23.19% Disabilities 47 132 139 96 414 2.69 Services for Persons at Risk of Homelessness 16.67% 31.40% 33.82% 18.12% 69 130 140 75 414 2.53 Homeless Shelters/Services 18.69% 36.89% 28.64% 15.78% 77 152 118 65 412 2.42 Transitional & Permanent Housing for the Homeless 22.03% 34.14% 27.60% 16.22% 91 141 114 67 413 2.38 HIV/AIDS Centers & Services 34.56% 40.69% 19.12% 5.64% 141 166 78 23 408 1.96 # Please write in any special needs services not listed: Date 1 The federal government has allowed numerous diseases to enter our country w/o any control or liability for the 11/1/2014 11:06 AM costs. 2 There is a need for these services, but not provided by the Village. Again other social service agencies whose 10/29/2014 9:27 AM primary role is providing these services should be in receipt of such funds. 17 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 3 Local churches are currently handling many of these programs very efficiently. Less is more! 8/2/2014 6:44 AM 4 Any program that enables seniors to remain in their homes, condos in Arl Hts should be too priority 8/1/2014 2:36 PM 5 Cook County, churches and charities have this covered. Also our Federal govt assists these people. Again 15% 8/1/2014 6:41 AM of my pay is real estate taxes so please stop all this type stuff and use the money responsibly to benefit ALL instead of SOME. Not everyone can afford to live here and that's fine - I had to live in Des Plaines until I could afford this town. We should be making our town nicer to keep the property values good and make it a nice place not a Des Plaines. If people need help refer them to the Cook County programs. Help out your own heavily taxed citizens. 6 Shared housing would be great for AH and might allow more seniors to age in place. 7/31/2014 9:22 AM 7 Does disability mean mental illness? I do not want a facility housing people with mental illness in my 7/25/2014 11:21 AM neighborhood. 8 I honestly don't know about the actual needs for these services. 7/24/2014 6:25 PM 18 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q8 Do you believe housing discrimination is an issue in the Village of Arlington Heights? Answered: 415 Skipped: 99 Yes No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Yes 11.57% 48 No 88.43% 367 Total 415 19 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q9 If you have experienced housing discrimination, on what basis do you believe you were discriminated against? Answered: 415 Skipped: 99 Race Gender Disability National Origin Familial Status Religion I do not believe I wa... Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Race 0.72% 3 Gender 0.24% 1 Disability 0.48% 2 National Origin 0.48% 2 Familial Status 0.48% 2 Religion 0.00% 0 I do not believe I was discriminated against 94.46% 392 Other (please specify) 3.13% 13 Total 415 # Other (please specify) Date 1 House not big enough. 11/1/2014 11:07 AM 2 I had renters next door and they were criminals. There was nothing the police would do. The village did not care 10/30/2014 9:13 AM about homeowners in the neighborhood or their rites. They were more supportive of the violent and dangerous renter's rites. The owners had a manager and the property was held in blind trust. We had no recourses against all of the government supports they were taking advantage to access. 20 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 3 Homeowners who care for neighborhood are losing out to illegal companies using single family residences for 10/29/2014 10:58 AM multiple person dormatories. 4 interesting that you csn only select one. havent experienced as related to housing but have expnracial profiling in 8/5/2014 11:21 PM stores in arlington. wouldnt surprise me if folks seeking to rent and or buy in condo exp discrimination on basis of multiple identities. we still have a long way to go before being an open inclusive community. 5 Age 8/5/2014 8:59 PM 6 Intention to modify home after sale 8/4/2014 6:35 PM 7 n/a 8/2/2014 6:46 AM 8 I haven't experienced 8/1/2014 4:32 AM 9 Income 8/1/2014 12:26 AM 10 does not apply 7/31/2014 10:18 AM 11 income 7/31/2014 10:18 AM 12 NA 7/29/2014 11:26 PM 13 I have not been discriminated against, but have been concerned regarding the disabled; especially people with 7/27/2014 9:44 AM cognitive impairments 21 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q10 If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, have you reported the incident? Answered: 415 Skipped: 99 Yes No I have not been subject... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Yes 1.45% 6 No 5.30% 22 I have not been subjected to discrimination 93.25% 387 Total 415 # If no, why not? Date 1 Yes, several police building code reports were filed. The police and village building department were impotent to 10/30/2014 9:13 AM do anything to enforce the village codes. 2 I'm neither poor nor a member of a minority group. 10/29/2014 3:46 PM 3 Village refuses to enforce current laws because business in question is paying off village staff and contributing to 10/29/2014 10:58 AM campaigns. 4 Not housing related. Have attempted to report other concerns appeared to not be taken seriously 8/5/2014 11:21 PM 5 Not worth effort 8/5/2014 8:59 PM 6 Rents are high here cause taxes and other expenses are high which adds to the problem. 8/2/2014 6:46 AM 7 It was a private sale of a home and we did not want to do business with a bigot. We were told as a mixed race 8/1/2014 7:17 AM couple we did not need a four bedroom home, although I was pregnant at the time and our offer (almost at asking) was refused. 8 I haven't experienced 8/1/2014 4:32 AM 9 Report it to who, or what entity? 7/31/2014 1:18 PM 22 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 10 Please read prior comment Their is a reverse discrimination in Arlington right now. Young, educated professional 7/25/2014 11:24 AM people with good incomes are no longer the basis of building and maintaining Arlington Heights. The emphasis is now on homeless people, low income housing, government grants for school programs and building after low income people move in. (They can't afford much and do not have educations or jobs to support the community or the schools) Let's allow the proposed condo in Arlington to be built with the help of government money. Only catch, a large percentage of the condos will be for low income. The only one profiting from this is the builder, and he probably lives on the North Shore where that would never be allowed. Furthermore, why would I want to buy a condo in a building with low income housing. 11 Not that I am aware of it. 7/23/2014 12:40 PM 23 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q11 What is your gender? Answered: 401 Skipped: 113 Male Female Prefer Not to Respond 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Male 35.66% 143 Female 61.10% 245 Prefer Not to Respond 3.24% 13 Total 401 24 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q12 What is your age? Answered: 399 Skipped: 115 Under 18 18-24 25-31 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60-65 66-72 73 Years or Older Prefer Not to Respond 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Under 18 0.00% 0 18-24 0.25% 1 25-31 10.03% 40 32-38 17.54% 70 39-45 21.55% 86 46-52 14.54% 58 53-59 16.29% 65 60-65 8.77% 35 66-72 6.27% 25 25 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 73 Years or Older 2.26% 9 Prefer Not to Respond 2.51% 10 Total 399 26 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q13 Including yourself, how many people currently live in your household? Answered: 399 Skipped: 115 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 or More Prefer Not to Respond 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses 1 4.76% 19 2 28.57% 114 3 18.55% 74 4 31.58% 126 5 10.28% 41 6 2.51% 10 7 0.50% 2 8 0.00% 0 27 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 9 0.00% 0 10 or More 0.00% 0 Prefer Not to Respond 3.26% 13 Total 399 28 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q14 Do you rent or own the place where you currently live? Answered: 399 Skipped: 115 Rent Own I do not rent or own housing Prefer Not to Respond 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Rent 6.52% 26 Own 91.73% 366 I do not rent or own housing 0.75% 3 Prefer Not to Respond 1.00% 4 Total 399 29 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q15 What is your combined annual household income (How much money combined does everyone in your household make a year)? Answered: 397 Skipped: 117 $0 - $10,000 $10,000 - $20,000 $20,000 - $30,000 $30,000 - $40,000 $40,000 - $50,000 $50,000 - $65,000 $65,000 - $75,000 $75,000 - $100,000 $100,000 - $125,000 $125,000 - $150,000 $150,000 - $175,000 $175,000 - $200,000 Over $200,000 Prefer Not to Respond 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses $0 - $10,000 0.25% 1 $10,000 - $20,000 0.00% 0 30 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey $20,000 - $30,000 0.76% 3 $30,000 - $40,000 2.77% 11 $40,000 - $50,000 1.26% 5 $50,000 - $65,000 2.52% 10 $65,000 - $75,000 3.27% 13 $75,000 - $100,000 13.35% 53 $100,000 - $125,000 10.33% 41 $125,000 - $150,000 14.61% 58 $150,000 - $175,000 9.32% 37 $175,000 - $200,000 5.54% 22 Over $200,000 11.34% 45 Prefer Not to Respond 24.69% 98 Total 397 31 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q16 How long have you lived in your current residence? Answered: 399 Skipped: 115 Less than 6 months 6 - 12 months 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-5 years 5-10 years 10-15 years 15-20 years Over 20 years Prefer Not to Respond 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Less than 6 months 1.25% 5 6 - 12 months 4.01% 16 1-2 years 6.52% 26 2-3 years 7.02% 28 3-5 years 8.02% 32 5-10 years 18.30% 73 18.55% 74 10-15 years 15-20 years 7.77% 31 Over 20 years 26.82% 107 32 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Prefer Not to Respond 1.75% 7 Total 399 33 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q17 Which category best describes your race? Answered: 396 Skipped: 118 American Indian / Ala... Asian Black / African... Native Hawaiian /... White / Caucasian Other Unknown Prefer Not to Respond 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses American Indian / Alaska Native 0.76% 3 Asian 0.76% 3 Black / African American 0.25% 1 Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander 0.00% 0 White / Caucasian 87.63% 347 Other 1.01% 4 Unknown 0.51% 2 Prefer Not to Respond 9.09% 36 Total 396 34 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey Q18 Do you have any additional comments regarding other existing needs within our community which were not specifically addressed in the questions above? Answered: 53 Skipped: 461 # Responses Date 1 Need snow shoveling for senior household program. 11/6/2014 12:06 PM 2 Traffic flow. 11/1/2014 11:09 AM 3 I think it is wonderful you are surveying the residents. the survey is somewhat buried in the e-mail, when I read 11/1/2014 9:54 AM the e-mail I did not realize that I should take the survey right now. Not very clear - but maybe that's what you want? 4 Reduce size of Village non-essential staff, services, and expenses to improve costs thereby shrinking taxes 11/1/2014 7:26 AM assessed. Invest in long term capital improvement solutions requiring little maintenance. Incent and reward people on social issues versus hand-outs. Distinguish between "need" versus "want" in offering social services / infrastructure improvements. 5 Not one further penny of taxes should be levied until the property values return to pre-2008 levels. We have lost 10/30/2014 9:19 AM tens of thousands of dollars of wealth in our homes in this dysfunctional village. Fix your house first then you can address mine. Also, quit discouraging companies like Target from purchasing sites like you did on Golf Road. You actually support the dilapidated conditions of the Asian markets there rather than the tax driving impetus a Target could deliver to Arlington Heights? You gave up fighting that group too soon and your effort was inadequate and therefore, entirely ineffective. You should have resigned your seats after that failure of village leadership. The moment I can get a proper return on my property I will list my house to leave this disaster of a village. 6 Would rather see you spend money on improving services we have - not get involved with things listed. Work on 10/30/2014 7:58 AM getting more businesses / mfg. to lower taxes! Taxes are the biggest problem for retires in Arl. Hghts. Taxes! Taxes! 7 Village should not be supporting Metropolis with Tax or any other funds. 10/29/2014 10:59 AM 8 do not agree with the Metropolis bailout 10/29/2014 10:56 AM 9 Please allow the market place to provide the affordable housing. The housing market decline and available 10/29/2014 9:29 AM foreclosure purchases have enabled those with lower income to purchase property within the Village and surrounding communities. 10 I am concerned about the direction that a survey like this might take the village. Many of these areas seem to be 10/29/2014 8:47 AM difficult to deal with at the village level and would likely result in an expansion of government and increased taxes. Frankly, many of these have a aspect of social engineering. 11 leaf bagging too expensive- get rid of stickers 10/29/2014 7:46 AM 12 spend it wisely. don't build another taj mahal!!! 10/29/2014 7:30 AM 13 I would like to see the community attract more diverse residents. 10/29/2014 7:08 AM 14 the need to stop building extra large housing therefore; raising our taxes and making Arlington Heights a town 10/29/2014 6:52 AM hard to reside in. 15 Improve the forensic capabilities of the police department and add one or two more officers to the force 10/28/2014 9:43 AM 16 Multiple families living in single family homes and apartments puts a serious strain on our school system and 8/24/2014 6:33 PM community / we should keep this problem under control 35 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 17 We moved to AH because it was a family community with an excellent school district and wonderful parks and 8/24/2014 8:36 AM recreational activities. Until recently, I have always felt that AH would remain that way. Our schools are no longer at the top and our community is becoming less cohesive. It is hard to pinpoint one cause. I think affordable housing, while necessary, was pushed down our throats by Mayor Mulder. We have a large number of rental properties throughout our village that are not being monitored for being single family dwellings. Many of those who live in these apartments become our low-income students when they enter school. This increase puts a financial burden on the tax payers and our educational system. I know for a fact that within district 214, 50% of our students are on fee waivers. This means that the other 50% are paying twice as much, as district fees are self sustaining. Information like this detracts new people from moving into our area. Park usage has become another problem. While most of us pay for park improvements, people from other communities come to use our facilities leaving them unavailable for residents. I have tried to use tennis courts only to find them full. The parking lot is filled with cars that do not have AH village stickers. The same is true for the soccer/baseball fields at the parks. Filled with non-AH residents. These situations do not help retain current residents nor draw new residents.Residents do not want to pay for others that take advantage of our amenities without contributing to our village. 18 While I am white, my husband is black and my kids are multiracial and we have exp questionable treatment in 8/5/2014 11:23 PM different contexts here in Arlington heights 19 BIKE SAFETY, PATHS, RULES OF BIKING, ETC. I SEE BIKES GOING DOWN HILL THROUGH STOP SIGNS 8/2/2014 1:03 PM ON RIDGE OFFEN. 20 Cut Village administrative costs and pension costs; reduce taxes assessed, curb and reduce spending except for 8/2/2014 12:05 PM Safety and Infrastructure spend. 21 Arlington Heights needs a dog park. If there are going to be leash laws in the Village, you need to provide people 8/2/2014 8:42 AM who live in apartments or who don't have a fenced-in yard a place to take their dogs to be able to run and play off-leash and socialize with other dogs/dog owners. 22 Spend less and reduce real estate taxes! 8/2/2014 6:48 AM 23 The sewer system that combines sewage and rain water is an immoral infrastructure system. The flooding that 8/1/2014 11:22 PM happened on July 23, 2011 is a village problem, and the village's response to it has been shameful, and not forgotten. 24 Improve the quality of education at Juliette Low and all schools in Arl Hts. 8/1/2014 2:39 PM 25 none 8/1/2014 2:04 PM 26 Don't know if we do, but it seems apparent that apartment building inspections are not/ should be done. This 8/1/2014 8:53 AM should go beyond the common areas and actually into apartments, checking for mold, HVAC condition, etc 27 Arlington Heights needs to stop raising the Real Estate taxes. That alone is the biggest threat to Arlington Heights 8/1/2014 8:05 AM homeowners. Nobody I know thinks they can keep their house when they retire because of the taxes. STOP RAISING THEM. 28 Again, focus on improvements often on the neighborhoods south of NW Highway. Spread the love to us 8/1/2014 7:18 AM northsiders, we pay our fair share of taxes. 29 The taxes in this community and state are too high and it is time to cut the cord and DEMAND that people take 8/1/2014 7:06 AM care of themselves. Asking over taxed citizens to pay for things like drug/abuse counselors/housing, programs for kids that parents should pay for, job training or providing people aid to move here is RIDICULOUS. I would love a place in Lake Forest on the water - can't afford it and that's life. If people need help they can look to their own families, charities, churches or Cook County programs for aid. AH is not a charity. I am a highly taxed citizen who would like money used to benefit the city so property values of ALL citizens benefit. Our parks, green areas, walking trails, our festivals, those are things for ALL people and they make our city nice. I never received a handout in my life and if I've ever needed help I took out a bank loan or looked to family. I don't feel it is right for AH to ask me to pay for other people or their kids. I am not responsible and I am not an ATM. 30 Our taxes are way to high. 8/1/2014 5:53 AM 31 Spend less money to lower taxes 7/31/2014 8:26 PM 32 I only marked the ones that I felt needed support or extra work - AH does provide many services already for 7/31/2014 7:14 PM many residents. I volunteer for St.Vincent de Paul and we still see many locals who have needs- help with food, utility bills, car repairs, medical, etc. BUT -- I do feel that flooding is a big problem -- I've seen building on Forrest that seems to exacerbate the problem too! 36 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 33 I am sorry to say, I cannot afford to live in Arlington Heights any longer. When we moved here, it was an 7/31/2014 6:11 PM affordable house with good schools. My taxes are so outrageous, I cannot justify living here any longer. Nice community, way too pricy. 34 To many houses are being torn down to build massive homes, the new houses being put up are built up higher 7/31/2014 6:04 PM and causes yard flooding. And some new homes built don't even have the drainage culvert 35 Stronger community policing: aggressive participation with PD and residents. Don't need to "militarize" police 7/31/2014 1:24 PM force, just increase "presence"... Hire more COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICERS. Keep up presence in" trouble " areas 36 Business development in the downtown district and arlington heights and palatine intersections also improved 7/31/2014 12:49 PM pedestrian walk and bike ways ah and palatine rd area 37 Auditing of true use of space. Japan Auto petitioned to open where they did at AH/Central road and it was 7/31/2014 11:58 AM reported there would not be a lot of cars or appearance of a used car lot. That is all that is there! The same cars, no one working/out and about. At least they keep the cars clean. Also need more involvement/engagement with Northwest Community Hospital. 38 1. The Village needs to address the issue of the homeless. They have been run out of North School Park only to 7/31/2014 11:47 AM move to Rec Park. the issue isnt going away. 2. The Village needs to stop playing favorites with certain builders like JRC nad hiold builder accountable for following all of the Village codes. certificates of Insurance and regsitraion by builders should be required to be on file with the Village. The accountability to the codes is a joke in the Village, especially when it comes to builders like JRC. The Village is the only one who doesnt see the issues. 3. Whomever made the comment that we are a Bike Friendly communitiy has never biked to and from work in this Village. Bike lanes are non existant, most areas are unsafe to ride due to high traffic and no sidewalks. Dont just say we are good for biking just cause we have Lake Arlington, try getting there safely on a bike from most neighborhoods in the Village and your life is in your hands. 4. Too many residential streets in Rec Park and the historical areas without 4 way stop signs. Village needs to recognize that people use these residential streets as cut throughs to avoid AH Road and Euclid intersection. We have complained for years but nothing has been done. 5. Implement a program to trap and kill the growing number of skunks in the area. You cannot drive through the Village without constantly smelling skunk spray, and anyone with a dog can attest to at least 2-3 times per year getting sprayed by skunks. Address the issue, dont just act like its not a probelm cause they arent roaming around downtown by the Taj mahal. 6. I think this whole survey is bogus and really doubt that anyone in office or the Village staff cares what the people think. This, i assume, is just PR to make peol,e believe you will address our needs, and not just the needs of those that support the reelections of the officers. 39 Streets are in bad need of repair after two harsh winters. Minimal patching has been done but some streets need 7/31/2014 10:42 AM to be completely repaved. 40 I'd love to see a walking/running path down university.I see many people walking and exercising on university and 7/31/2014 10:35 AM there is not a place to wall except the street which is pretty dangerous. 41 Our property taxes are to high. The assessed value of my home has gone down but the property taxes rise. When 7/31/2014 10:35 AM we moved in we payed approx $4400.00 now its almost $10,000.00. More than doubled. 42 Question 17 is wording wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have given me races - not ethnicities. If you are asking about 7/31/2014 10:25 AM ethnicities - where is Hispanic or Latino??????? I cannot believe you have missed this!!!! 43 Green building initiatives would make AH a beacon in the midwest. Less mcmansions, more smart housing 7/31/2014 9:24 AM options. More downtown development, less strip mall development. 44 We did our research and chose to buy in Arlington Heights because of the strong sense of community. We are 7/31/2014 9:23 AM proud to live in a community that seeks to increase opportunities and decrease disparity. 45 Better Police presence in areas starting to see an influx of gang influence and drug sales in south Arlington. 7/31/2014 8:50 AM almost seems like until its an issue closer to downtown from the South it wont be addressed. 46 I think we live in a great community!!! The village has done a nice job. Please look into the paths at Lake 7/29/2014 5:33 PM Arlington and Ash Trees. Also push for air conditioning in District 21 schools!!! 47 The raising of taxes every year needs to stop. The village needs to look at revenue generating options other than 7/29/2014 9:18 AM increasing property taxes. 48 increased transparency for government spend will be critical to justify increasing taxes. 7/28/2014 12:44 PM 37 / 38 Village of Arlington Heights 5-Year Consolidated Plan Survey SurveyMonkey 49 My husband and I moved to Arlington after living in a nearby suburb for a few years. We chose AH because we 7/25/2014 12:29 PM felt the neighborhoods were outstanding as well as the schools and the park district and it's activities. A great place to raise kids. And, the village codes were more stringent than in our previous neighborhood. (Where we were told there was no ordinance that prohibiting you from parking on your front lawn, which our neighbors did) We felt our neighbors in AH were actively involved in the community. Furthermore, many, like ourselves were educated and had good incomes--that makes a big difference in demographics and in schools, and in real estate values. I think that still holds true for AH. However, there seems to be a change in the thinking of governing body of Arlington Heights. Is it more federal money that we otherwise wouldn't have? The emphasis and pressure from AH seems to be on housing for any and all. The newest revelation to Fair Housing is the condo project in downtown Arlington. The contractor doesn't have to live there. He gets funds from the Federal Government to subsidize his construction of the building and Arlington Heights gets low income people. How does that help Arlington Heights? I have been very disappointed at the attitude of the trustees and Village Hall when addressing some of the rental problems in my neighborhood, Surrey Ridge. I was told outright from department heads at the village hall that AH does not want to be sued by the Federal Government for inquiring about the residents of a single family home. (Several, more than five in a house, ) single people are living in three of these homes in Surrey Ridge and working across Golf Road in the landlord's company. He's profiting/) These people are from India and the owner is Indian. They have no buy-in to the maintenance of the home or to the community.These homes are poorly maintained by the owner. Surrey Ridge is for single families not several unrelated people living in single family home. How do you sell your home, if multiple, unrelated people living in a single family home are your neighbors? Do you think a young couple are going to jump at the chance to bid on your home? How do you sell your very nice four bedroom home to an enthusiastic, successful young couple if the person next door is renting, on welfare (across the street from me) and doesn't work? Being pressured to accept all people as Arlington Heights residents under any circumstance, bend the rules, lessen the codes to accommodate, accept more federal funding to make something work is not what a successful community should be doing. 50 There is a huge need for intake and referral services. Currently services exist for most needs, but they are 7/24/2014 3:16 PM patchwork and uncoordinated. 51 Arlington Heights is a nice town, but, it does not feel like a single community. There is little mixture of the different 7/24/2014 10:26 AM areas of town. It's a very divided village with some areas seeming more important to the administration than others. 52 No. 7/23/2014 12:41 PM 53 The Village needs new wheelchair accessible apartments. 7/22/2014 12:58 PM 38 / 38