Village Board
Regular MeetingHuntley, IL · December 8, 2016
Minutes
VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
December 8, 2016
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
A meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Huntley was called to order on Thursday, December 8,
2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex, Village Board Room, 10987 Main St., Huntley, Illinois
60142.
ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Sass; Trustees: Ronda Goldman, Tim Hoeft, Niko Kanakaris, Harry
Leopold, John Piwko and JR Westberg.
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager David Johnson, Assistant Village Manager Lisa Armour,
Director of Finance Jennifer Chernak, Director of Development Services Charles Nordman, Chief of
Police Robert Porter, Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell, Village Clerk Rita
McMahon and Village Attorney John Cowlin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Sass led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sass requested to amend the agenda to move the Special Presentation to first on the agenda. A
voice vote confirmed the request. He added that agenda item F, a resolution approving a façade
improvement assistance program grant for Lisa Rossow ad Lynn Klein, 11810, will be removed from
the agenda at this time.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Life Saving Awards were presented to: Community Service Officer Bruce Greene, Police Officer Brad
Kummer and Police Officer Nora Cirks. Chief Porter reviewed the life-saving measures that the officers
applied and spoke about the outstanding work each officer performed. Chief Porter thanked the families
of the officers as well as the Huntley Fire Protection District for their support.
PUBLIC HEARING:
a) Village of Huntley Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
A MOTION was made at 7:08 p.m. to open the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
Village Manager David Johnson reviewed a Power Point Presentation reviewing the proposed Fiscal
Year 2017 Operating and Capital Budget.
Mayor Sass asked if anyone had any comments or questions regarding the Budget; there were none.
A MOTION was made at 7:09 p.m. to close the Public Hearing.
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MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Goldman
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION:
a) Consideration – Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the Village of Huntley Fiscal Year
2017 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
Mayor Sass reported that the following information was reviewed during the Public Hearing: in
accordance with Illinois State Statute and direction received from the Village Board of Trustees, the
2017 Annual Operating and Capital Budget is being presented for final consideration. Upon final
Village Board approval, staff will file the required budget documentation with all appropriate County
offices in both McHenry and Kane Counties.
Staff Analysis
Through the budget preparation and review process, operational and capital projects goals have been
identified for completion in 2017. Goals have been proposed which are in support of the mission,
vision, and values statement of the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan. The operating and capital budgets have
been reviewed with the Village Board in the following meetings:
• October 13, 2016 – Village Board Meeting - Review of Personnel Data, Master Organizational
Charts and Financial Policies Review (one-time transfer history, outstanding debt balances, TIF
information and debt per capita data)
• October 27, 2016 – Village Board Meeting - Review of On-Going Services and Programs,
Summary of Funds, Major Capital Revenue Sources, and Preliminary Capital Requests from
Departments
• November 17,2016 – Village Board Meeting – Policy Direction Regarding 2016 Tax Levy
• December 1, 2016 – Truth in Taxation Tax Levy Public Hearing
The FY17 Operating and Capital Budget totals $27,607,596 in expenditures for all funds. Major
projects included in the FY17 budget are regulatory and operations and maintenance (O & M) upgrades
of $2.45 million to both the East and West Wastewater Treatment Facilities upgrades, with the cost
spread over two years; construction of a $1.93 million multi-use pedestrian path, with 80% funding by
an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant, on the east side of Route 47 from the
north side of Kreutzer Road to the south side of Oak Creek Parkway, and along Del Webb
Boulevard/Oak Creek Parkway; $960,000 Annual Street Improvement Program; $325,000 for water
main replacements; and $212,500, the first year of a two-year process to replace the Financial
Management Software
In accordance with Village Financial and Budget Policies, the proposed budget for the General
Operating Fund is balanced with $11,159,393 in revenues and expenditures.
The FY17 budget includes an enhanced 5-Year Capital Budget/Improvement Program. It is proposed
that a Village Board workshop be held during the first quarter of 2017 to begin establishing an objective
ranking system for FY18 – FY 21 projects.
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Legal Analysis
Pursuant to State law, the draft budget document was made available for public inspection on the
Village’s website and at the front counter of the Municipal Complex beginning Monday, November 21,
2016. In addition, the required public notice was published in the Daily Herald on November 28, 2016,
informing the general public of the budget public hearing scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2016, at
7:00 p.m. at the regularly scheduled Village Board meeting.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions regarding the Budget; there were
none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Adopting the Village of Huntley Fiscal Year 2017
Annual Operating and Capital Budget and to direct the Village Treasurer to file the document
accordingly.
MOTION: Trustee Hoeft
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
b) Consideration – Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the levy and collection of taxes
for the Village of Huntley 2016 Annual Property Tax Levy in the amount of $4,500,000
and to direct the Village Treasurer to record the document accordingly
Mayor Sass reported the Village's 2016 Tax Levy request is for $4,500,000. Once approved by the
Village Board, staff will file the property tax levy ordinance with all appropriate offices at both
McHenry and Kane Counties. A Truth in Taxation public hearing was conducted on December 1, 2016.
Staff Analysis
State law requires that the levy cannot be adopted sooner than twenty (20) days after the initial
discussion on the levy, which took place at the November 17, 2016 Village Board meeting.
The Village’s 2016 levy request is $4,500,000. The Village has received estimated assessed valuation
figures from the townships. This establishes an estimated tax rate for the Village of Huntley of .54 cents
per $100 of assessed value, the same as that for the 2015 levy for taxes payable in 2016.
Financial Impact
Funding for the FY2017 Annual Budget.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the levy and collection of taxes for
the Village of Huntley 2016 Annual Property Tax Levy in the amount of $4,500,000 and to direct
the Village Treasurer to record the document accordingly.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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The motion carried: 6-0-0
c) Consideration – Approval of the Special Tax Rolls for the Village of Huntley Special
Service Areas:
I: A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll for Special
Service Area Number 5 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of $26,250.00.
II: A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating
Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 6 (Southwind Subdivision)
in the amount of $484,057.89 of which $50,140.77 is hereby abated, resulting in a
Special Tax Requirement of $433,917.12.
III: A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating
Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 7 (Southwind Subdivision)
in the amount of $437,513.86 of which $48,513.66 is hereby abated, resulting in a
Special Tax Requirement of $389,000.20.
IV: A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating
Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 8 (Southwind Subdivision)
in the amount of $526,153.26 of which $130,150.74 is hereby abated, resulting in a
Special Tax Requirement of $396,002.52.
V: A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating
Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 9 (Wing Pointe
Subdivision) in the amount of $1,307,659.42 of which $273,655.12 is hereby abated
resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $1,034,004.30.
VI: A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating
Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 10 (Heritage of Huntley
Subdivision) in the amount of $721,159.36 of which $159,131.38 is hereby abated,
resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $562,027.98.
VII: A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for
Special Service Area Number 11 (Georgian Place Subdivision).
VIII: A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for
Special Service Area Number 12 (Northbridge Subdivision).
IX: A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for
Special Service Area Number 13 (Covington Lakes Subdivision).
X: A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for
Special Service Area Number 14 (Lions Chase Subdivision).
XI: A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for
Special Service Area Number 15 (Cider Grove Subdivision).
XII: A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for
Special Service Area Number 16 (Talamore Subdivision).
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Mayor Sass stated that the Village Board is being requested to amend the tax rolls and abate taxes for
each Special Service Area (SSA) in the Village of Huntley. The need to amend the Special Tax Rolls
and abatement of SSA taxes is the result of the actual Special Tax requirement in each service area for
the 2016 levy year.
Staff Analysis
The Village is not requesting to actually levy taxes for Special Service Areas 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, but is
required to file Special Service Area Ordinances to ensure that adequate funds are available to pay for
the annual bond and interest payment of each Special Service Area. The actual levy was requested at
the time of bond issuance for each service area.
MuniCap, Inc calculates the special tax requirements for each service area and prepares a report
pursuant to the “Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Special Tax” as stated in the bond
documents. The 2016 special tax requirement has increased due to decreasing investment rates and
increasing principal payments, however the tax is still well below the maximum tax for each service
area.
2016 Tax Levy/2017 Tax Bills
Maximum Abated Tax
SSA #6 Southwind $ 2,327.20 $ 241.06 $ 2,086.14
SSA #7 Southwind $ 2,327.20 $ 258.05 $ 2,069.15
SSA #8 Southwind $ 2,384.61 $ 589.87 $ 1,794.74
SSA #8 SW/Townhome $ 1,194.41 $ 295.45 $ 898.96
SSA #9 Wing Pointe $ 2,372.32 $ 496.46 $ 1,875.86
SSA #9 WP/Townhome $ 1,482.18 $ 310.18 $ 1,172.00
SSA #10 Heritage $ 2,205.38 $ 486.64 $ 1,718.74
Financial Impact
Special Service Areas 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 are for maintenance of open space and common area
in the residential subdivisions. SSA #5 (Southwind) is the only active maintenance SSA levy at this
time. The common area and open space in the other six service areas are the responsibility of the
homeowner’s associations in each of the respective neighborhoods, and the SSA’s are considered
“dormant”. The Village would only enact the SSA’s if the common area and open space was not being
maintained properly.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll for Special
Service Area Number 5 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of $26,250.00
MOTION: Trustee Westberg
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
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A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service
Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 6 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of
$484,057.89 of which $50,140.77 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of
$433,917.12
MOTION: Trustee Goldman
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service
Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 7 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of
$437,513.86 of which $48,513.66 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of
$389,000.20
MOTION: Trustee Kanakaris
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service
Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 8 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of
$526,153.26 of which $130,150.74 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of
$396,002.52
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service
Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 9 (Wing Pointe Subdivision) in the amount of
$1,307,659.42 of which $273,655.12 is hereby abated resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of
$1,034,004.30
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service
Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 10 (Heritage of Huntley Subdivision) in the amount
of $721,159.36 of which $159,131.38 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of
$562,027.98
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MOTION: Trustee Hoeft
SECOND: Trustee Goldman
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service
Area Number 11 (Georgian Place Subdivision)
MOTION: Trustee Westberg
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service
Area Number 12 (Northbridge Subdivision)
MOTION: Trustee Goldman
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service
Area Number 13 (Covington Lakes Subdivision)
MOTION: Trustee Kanakaris
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service
Area Number 14 (Lions Chase Subdivision)
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service
Area Number 15 (Cider Grove Subdivision)
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Hoeft
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
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NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
A motion to approve an Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service
Area Number 16 (Talamore Subdivision)
MOTION: Trustee Hoeft
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
d) Consideration – An Ordinance Approving a Final Planned Unit Development to allow
construction of a ±14,300 square foot addition to the existing church within the RE-1
(PUD) Residential Estate – Planned Unit Development – 10805 Main Street / Shepherd
of the Prairie Lutheran Church
Introduction
Director of Development Services Charles Nordman reviewed a Power Point presentation and reported
that the Groth Design Group, petitioner, and Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, owner, are
proposing construction of a ±14,300 square foot addition to the existing ±12,200 square foot church
located at 10805 Main Street.
The first phase of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church was constructed in 2009 on the subject
7.03- acre lot zoned RE-1 (PUD) Residential Estate District Planned Unit Development. The conceptual
development plans for the church included multiple phases with a build-out totaling approximately
±67,700 square feet and with each phase requiring a corresponding approval of a Final Planned Unit
Development. The church’s second phase entails construction of a ±14,300 square foot addition
including a 351-seat sanctuary, classrooms, offices, a gathering/reception area increasing the size of the
facility to ±26,500 square feet. The sanctuary proposed within the second phase addition will replace the
existing 250-seat sanctuary which is slated to become a multi-purpose space not dedicated to worship
services.
Staff Analysis
Site Plan
The main entrance to the Shepherd of the Prairie Church is currently oriented at the center of the
building facing south. The proposed church addition includes two (2) entrance vestibules near the
southeast corner of the building, with the main entrance facing east served by a covered drop-off/pick-up
carport.
Parking
The existing 112-space parking lot will be expanded by an additional 91 parking spaces thus creating a
total of 203 parking spaces for the church. This is a change from the Village Board’s conceptual review
of the project when the parking lot was proposed to be fully built out with an additional 59 parking
spaces. Since the conceptual review the church has decided to scale back the size of the parking lot as a
cost saving measure and now show the 59 parking spaces as a potential future improvement on the site
plan.
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In accordance with Zoning Ordinance parking requirements, 159 parking spaces are required for the
26,500 square foot building. The 203 parking spaces to be constructed exceed the minimum number of
required parking spaces by 44 spaces. If the church were to construct the remaining 59 parking spaces
in the future, there would be 262 parking spaces on the property.
The proposed, existing and total-provided parking calculations for the church campus are as follows:
Capacity / Square Parking Ratios Parking Spaces
footage
Proposed Sanctuary 351 seats / 6,094 SF 0.3 stalls / person 106
Seating
Sunday School/Classroom 4,812 SF 3/1,000 15
Office 2,493 SF 4/1,000 10
Conf./Gathering/ 6,903 SF 4/1,000 28
Fellowship
Total Parking Required 159
Existing Church Parking 112
New Parking Lot 91
Total Parking Provided 203*
* - An additional fifty-nine (59) parking spaces are shown as a future improvement.
Building Elevations
The Shepherd of the Prairie Church addition would utilize the same exterior materials as the first phase
including the 8”-wide (khaki-colored) and 4”-wide (autumn tan-colored) horizontal fiber cement lap
siding, vertical (sail cloth-colored) fiber cement panels and natural stone veneer material accenting
several portions of the building including the windowed-atrium feature proposed on the east side of the
addition.
Landscaping
The landscaping improvements proposed with development of the ±14,300 square foot addition
similarly continue the planting pattern begun with the initial phase of the development including
foundation plantings, shrubs along the parking area perimeter and ground cover and trees within the
parking area’s islands.
The proposed parking lot expansion necessitates the removal of nine (9) trees bordering the eastern
portion of the church property, however, the proposed planting and replacement of trees within this area
of the site meets the requisite number required for perimeter plantings (i.e. 1 tree /75 feet). Additionally,
the HVAC conditioning equipment, on the west side of the proposed addition, includes the requisite
landscape screening from Main Street.
Lighting
The light fixtures and pole standards proposed for this phase of development match the existing lights
and shall adhere to the Village’s requirements for a minimum of 2.0 foot-candle average for parking
areas, no greater than 0.5 foot-candles at the property line and house-side shields to eliminate the impact
of any light glare on adjacent properties
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Signage
There is no additional signage proposed with the development of the subject site.
Plan Commission Recommendation
The Plan Commission public hearing to consider the petition for the Final Planned Unit Development to
accommodate the ±14,300 square foot addition to the existing Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church
at 10805 Main Street was held on Monday, November 28, 2016. No members of the public offered
testimony in opposition or in favor of the request. Having fully heard and considered testimony, the
Plan Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4 to 0, subject to the following conditions:
1. All public improvements and site development must occur in full compliance with the submitted
plans (see list of exhibits) and all other applicable Village Municipal Services (Engineering,
Public Works, Planning and Building) site design standards, practices and permit requirements.
2. The petitioner will comply with all final engineering revisions to be approved by the Village
Engineer and Development Services Department.
3. The Village of Huntley will require adherence to Illinois drainage law and best management
practices for stormwater management. The petitioner, its agents and assignees are responsible
for not increasing the rate of stormwater runoff and will be required, to the extent practicable, to
minimize any increase in runoff volume through “retention” and design of multi stage outlet
structures.
4. The petitioner shall obtain final approval of the Landscape Plan from the Development Services
Department.
5. All permanent and seasonal plantings must be replaced immediately upon decline.
6. The petitioner is required to meet all development requirements of the Huntley Fire Protection
District.
7. No building permits are approved as part of this submittal.
8. No sign permits are approved as part of this submittal.
Village Board Conceptual Review
The Village Board’s conceptual review of the project on November 3, 2016 provided generally
supportive feedback regarding the proposed church addition and associated site improvements. A
question was raised about the width of the parking spaces; the consensus of the Board was to keep the
new parking spaces the same width as the existing spaces. A suggestion was made that the drive aisle to
the front door should be widened. The one-way drive aisle has been increased from 16’ to 21’ wide.
The canopy extends across the full width of the drive aisle.
Mayor Sass asked if there were any questions or comments. There were none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance approving a Final Planned Unit Development to
allow construction of a ±14,300 square foot addition to the existing church within the RE-1 (PUD)
Residential Estate – Planned Unit Development – 10805 Main Street / Shepherd of the Prairie
Lutheran Church
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
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e) Consideration – An Ordinance Approving (i) a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to
allow a Learning Institute / Educational Center as a Special Use in the “BP” Business
Park District and (ii) a Special Use Permit for a Learning Institute / Educational Center in
the “BP” Business Park District-zoned property at 11922-11924 Oak Creek Parkway /
Ombudsman Educational Services
Director of Development Services Charles Nordman reviewed a Power Point presentation and reported
that Ombudsman Educational Services (OES), is proposing to partner with Huntley School District 158
to provide an alternative learning opportunity curriculum to students struggling in the traditional school
setting. OES will operate within the two units totaling 2,897 square feet at 11922 – 11924 Oak Creek
Parkway within the northeast corner of the southernmost building of the two Gateway Commons
buildings zoned “BP” Business Park.
Ombudsman Educational Services will operate Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., and follow Huntley School District’s calendar for holidays and vacation breaks. Huntley
School District 158 will refer up to twenty-five (25) students to the OES program, with each student
assigned to either a morning or afternoon session. Each session includes no more than thirteen (13)
students, with a student-instructor ratio no greater than 8 to 1.
Staff Analysis
The subject lease spaces, 11922 and 11924 Oak Creek Parkway within the Gateway Commons
development, are zoned “BP” Business Park District, which does not permit the “learning
institute/educational center” as an allowed or special permitted use. Currently, the Zoning Ordinance
allows the “learning institute/educational center” use as a Permitted Primary Use within the “HC”
Health Care District.
LEARNING INSTITUTE/EDUCATIONAL CENTER: A facility which is designed for
providing educational and/or leadership development, for use by the Owner and/or third parties
(including governmental agencies).
A Zoning Ordinance text amendment is necessary to add “learning institute/educational center” as a
special use within the “BP” zoning district in order to accommodate OES to operate within the subject
lease space. Furthermore, the proposed amendment would allow any “BP” Business Park District-zoned
property to request a Special Use Permit for a learning institute/educational center.
Parking
The Zoning Ordinance minimum parking requirements for College, University, Junior College and High
School is one (1) parking space per every five (5) students. There are eighteen (18) parking stalls,
including an accessible space, immediately adjacent to the proposed lease space entrance. Therefore,
existing available parking is sufficient given the expectation that no more than thirteen (13) students and
two (2) instructors will require parking through the course of each of the morning and afternoon
educational sessions. Furthermore, it is planned that District 158 will offer van service to transport
students to and from the high school.
Plan Commission Recommendation
The Plan Commission public hearing to consider the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow
Learning Institute / Educational Center as a Special Use in the “BP” Business Park District and a Special
Use Permit for a Learning Institute / Educational Center in the “BP” Business Park District-zoned
property at 11922-11924 Oak Creek Parkway was held on Monday, November 28, 2016. No members
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of the public offered testimony in opposition or in favor of the requests. Having considered the
Standards for Amendments for Special Use Permits, the Plan Commission unanimously recommended
approval by a vote of 4 to 0, subject to the following conditions:
1. All improvements must occur in full compliance with all applicable Village Municipal Services
(Engineering, Public Works, Planning and Building), practices and permit requirements.
2. The petitioner is required to meet all development requirements of the Huntley Fire Protection
District.
3. No Signage is approved as part of the Special Use Permit.
Mayor Sass asked if there were any questions or comments. There were none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Approving (i) a Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment to allow a Learning Institute / Educational Center as a Special Use in the “BP”
Business Park District and (ii) a Special Use Permit for a Learning Institute / Educational Center
in the “BP” Business Park District-zoned property at 11922-11924 Oak Creek Parkway /
Ombudsman Educational Services
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT: None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Mayor Sass announced the meeting on December 15tth will
be the last meeting of the year and that the Village Board will be recognizing Representative Mike Tryon
on his retirement from office.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further items to discuss, a MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted,
Rita McMahon
Village Clerk
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