Tuesday, November 12, 2013
City of Rochelle Council Chambers
420 N 6th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068
I. CALL TO ORDER:
• Pledge to the Flag
• Prayer
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC:
IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
• Mayor
• Council Members
V. PUBLIC COMMENTARY:
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
1) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE with Recommendations:
a) Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting – default October 28, 2013
b) Accept and Place on File Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission – default July 1, 2013
c) Accept and Place on File Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission – default October 7, 2013
d) Approve Bills – default 101813-102413 , default 102513-103113
e) Approve Payroll – default 101413-102713
f) default Approve Purchase of UPS Batteries from Critical Uptime Services
g) default Approve Downtown Rochelle Association Request – Old Fashioned Christmas Walk
h) default Authorize Lighted Christmas Parade - December 6, 2013
2) North 8th Street Stormwater Detention Facility Improvements Project
3) Sawicki Motor's Variance for Signage – 1260 N. 7th Street
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1) Renovate the Hub Theatre
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item #2 North 8th Street Stormwater Detention Facility Improvements Project
References:
default Memo from City Engineer Sam Tesreau
Recommended Action:
Consider bids for the North 8th Street Stormwater Detention Facility Improvements Project
History and Fact:
Earlier this year Dan Sawicki of Sawicki Motors contacted the City about his intention to redevelop the automobile dealership located at 1260 North 7th Street. Based on the proposed redevelopment plan and the anticipated economic impact the Mayor and City Council approved a Development Agreement in early June to facilitate the improvements. Among the incentives included in the agreement was the construction and maintenance of stormwater facilities by the City on easements provided by Sawicki. The stormwater detention facility project includes excavation, installation of additional storm sewer inlets, installation of a pipe culvert, removal and replacement of pavement, and associated grading, shaping and restoration. While this project was not included in the 2013-14 Capital Improvements Budget, funding will be available from the Stormwater Management Fund and Sales Tax Fund.
Discussion:
Subsequent to the required public notice, the City Clerk will open bids for the North 8th Street Stormwater Detention Facility Improvements Project on November 8th. City Engineer Sam Tesreau will review the bids and provide the Mayor and City Council with his recommendation at the meeting. This project is on an expedited schedule to coincide with the expansion of the Sawicki Motors facility.
Recommendation:
Accept the bid as recommended by staff and reject all other bids.
Agenda Item #3 Sawicki Motor's Variance for Signage – 1260 N. 7th Street
References:
default Memo from Building Inspector Kip Countryman
default Sawicki Motors Sign Drawing
default Ordinance Approving a Variance for Signage
Recommended Action:
Consider an Ordinance Approving a Variance for Signage
History and Fact:
Construction is underway on a new 20,000 square foot showroom at the Sawicki Motors facility located at 1260 N. 7th Street in Rochelle. In connection with the redevelopment of the facility, Dan Sawicki has petitioned the City to allow a 37 foot tall ground sign and an additional 190 square feet of signage, over and above the 260 feet allowed. These variances are being requested so that Sawicki Motors can comply with the standards established by General Motors (GM). The proposed sign is consistent with all GM dealership signage and is the shortest height allowed by GM. The sign will be located on the east side of the property, along North Seventh Street, within the setback distance allowed under B-2 Zoning.
Discussion:
On November 4th the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the petition for a variance to the sign ordinance. Following some discussion the commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the request subject to a revised site plan and building permit application showing the proposed location of the ground sign within the proper setback.
Recommendation:
Authorize an Ordinance Approving a Variance for Signage for Sawicki Motors subject to a revised site plan and building permit application showing the proposed location of the ground sign within the proper setback.
