Community Development Committee

Meeting date: 
Monday, October 13, 2014

MINUTES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
                                                      5:30 PM Monday, October 13, 2014
 
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Community Development Committee of the City of O'Fallon, held at the Public Safety Building, 285 N. Seven Hills Road, O’Fallon, Illinois.
 
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM
 
I)Roll Call – Committee members: Jerry Albrecht (chair), Jerry Mouser, David Cozad, Ray Holden and Harlan Gerrish. Other Elected Officials Present: Ed True, Kevin Hagarty, John Drolet, Herb Roach, Michael Bennett, Courtney Cardona, and Jim Hursey. Staff: Ted Shekell, Walter Denton. Visitors:  Fred Bock, Sue Beeler, Paul Homann, Keith Sparks, Dave Witter, Stu Kasten, Tom Martin, and Vern Malare.
                                                                                                               
II)Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting– All ayes.  Motion carried.
 
  1. Items Requiring Council Action
    1. 226 West State Street Landmark Designation (1st Reading) – Ted Shekell informed the committee that Sal Cincotta is seeking a Local Historic Landmark Designation for the Wachter building that he recently completed renovations on. The committee recommended approval of the designation with a vote of 5-0.
    2. SEPA- Papa Murphy’s Sign Permit (Motion) – Ted Shekell described the special promotion taking place at Papa Murphy’s during the Halloween season. Mr. Hudson is requesting a 24 square foot banner to promote the event near the frontage of Highway 50. The committee recommended approval of the designation with a vote of 5-0.
    3. SEPA- St. Jude’s Crusader Tree Lot (Motion) – Ted Shekell provided an overview of the Christmas tree lot at Gator’s this year. It is very similar to previous years. The committee recommended approval of the special event with a vote of 5-0.
    4. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital – Planned Use (2nd Reading) – Ted Shekell provided a brief overview of the plan and noted that no changes have occurred since the last committee meeting.  The committee recommended approval of the planned use with a vote of 5-0.
    5. Gander Mountain – Planned Use (2nd Reading) – Ted Shekell provided a brief overview of the plan and noted that Gander Mountain was needing to amend the site plan prior to Second Reading.  They were seeking to add additional sq ft to the store.  The site plan changed minimally, and they proposed 250 total parking spaces, with the city code requiring 244. Staff also reminded the committee Gander Mtn would be seeking TIF assistance and that once a draft agreement could be reached it would be forward to the council for their review. The committee recommended approval of the amended planned use with a vote of 5-0.
    6. Route 50/Scott Troy TIF Registry Ordinance (2nd Reading) – Ted Shekell described the TIF registry ordinance, which is a required part of the eligibility study. The committee recommended approval with a vote of 5-0.
    7. Central City TIF Registry Ordinance – Ted Shekell described the TIF registry ordinance, which is a required part of the eligibility study. The committee recommended approval with a vote of 5-0.
 
  1. Other Business –
Staff provided a brief update of various projects in town, with general questions and discussion held by the Council members.
 
MEETING ADJOURNED: 7:00 PM
 
NEXT MEETING: October 27, 2014 – Public Safety Building
 
Prepared by:  Ted Shekell, Director of Community Development