Craig Taylor, Lake County New
August 28, 2012 
Lake County News -- Craig Taylor, District 19 Representative
In This Issue
Dimucci Property Update
Boating Safety
Household Chemical Waste
United Way Book Drive
Upcoming Community Events
Forest Preserves Update
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Lake County Planning, Building and Development: Dimucci Property Update

 

I wanted to share with you this press release, which went out earlier today: 

 

Dear Resident:

 

As you know, the Dimucci application proposes a regionally significant future commercial development of the 108.79 acre site at the northeast corner of US Route 12 and Old McHenry Roads. Numerous public comments were received throughout the County's open house process and Regional Planning Commission meetings over the past several months. Comments focused on the development's size and scale, compatibility with the surrounding area, and other important factors. The Villages of Hawthorn Woods and North Barrington have also asked to have a seat at the table in planning for the future commercial development of this site in light of their previous 2002 intergovernmental agreement (IGA) and the impact of the property's future development on their communities.

 

In light of these concerns, at the Zoning Board of Appeals' public hearing on July 25, staff requested a postponement of the public hearing process in order to foster further discussions between the County and the Villages about the project. Led by County Board members Steve Mountsier and Craig Taylor, North Barrington President Albert Pino and Hawthorn Woods Mayor Joseph Mancino, and assisted by their respective staff, those meetings have been ongoing and productive, and have helped identify various areas of common ground.

 

As a result of these meetings, Village President Pino and Mayor Mancino and County Board members Mountsier and Taylor are pleased to announce conceptual agreement on a series of development conditions that will be jointly proposed to the Zoning Board of Appeals when it reconvenes its public hearing on September 6. These development conditions, if adopted by the Zoning Board of Appeals and later by their respective boards, would enhance the development project, create additional local benefit, improve the project's area compatibility, and therefore elicit their support for the project's ultimate approval by the County Board. The conditions and other legal terms (including retail sales tax sharing and agreed terms on sewer and water service) would form the basis for an intergovernmental agreement to be executed concurrently by the County and the two villages at the time of the development's rezoning and Conditional Use Permit/PUD Preliminary Development Plan approval later this year.

 

Their agreement calls for various enhancements summarized below:

 

  • A reduction of the project's total floor area from 800,000 square feet to 450,000 square feet of retail with any additional floor area (up to a total project floor area limit of 650,000 square feet) devoted exclusively to local service-oriented uses such as restaurants, entertainment, local commercial service, neighborhood-oriented uses and general office. This proposed reduced scale, consistent with the Villages' concept in their 2002 IGA, is less than half of that allowed in General Commercial Zoning at approximately 1,400,000 square feet of floor area and a little over half of the approximately 1,200,000 square feet of floor area in the Deer Park Triangle commercial area.
  • An emphasis on separate buildings with open-air circulation and outdoor pedestrian amenities.
  • Building heights and stories dictated by setbacks (35' height within 300' of Old McHenry Road, 50' and no more than 3 stories for the remainder of the buildable area, both heights subject to a 15' exception for architectural features).
  • Consistent with the Villages' 2002 IGA, a prohibition of various uses on the property including hospitals/medical centers with overnight beds; adult entertainment; tattoo parlors; crematoria and mortuaries; boat, car and other vehicle sales with outdoor display; airports and bus terminals; outdoor kennels; self-service Laundromats; and gas stations.
  • 100% screening provisions for any outdoor retail storage and display.
  • Screening and a 2-story limit for parking structures.
  • Additional screening enhancements to the existing landscaping and berm along abutting residential properties in Valentine Manor Subdivision, as well as landscaping buffering requirements along all other property lines.
  • On site- security and the set-aside of land for Sheriff's and Fire Protection District substations at the request of such agencies.
  • Various development review mechanisms (including stormwater management reviews) and performance guarantees for landscaping to ensure the property's development meets all construction, environmental and maintenance standards.

County Board members Mountsier and Taylor, Village President Pino and Mayor Mancino envision this agreement forming the basis for a successor intergovernmental agreement to the Villages' 2002 IGA, and in turn a more inclusive intergovernmental outcome for this important property.

 

They plan to present their recommended conditions to the Zoning Board of Appeals at its upcoming re-scheduled hearing on September 6, at the Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, at 5 p.m. Additional public hearing dates will be announced when scheduled by the ZBA. Following the public hearing process, the matter will advance to the County Board's Planning, Building and Zoning Committee and then to the full County Board.

 

Village President Pino, Mayor Mancino and County Board members Mountsier and Taylor look forward to sharing their successful discussions with the public on September 6.

 

Sincerely,

 

 Eric Waggoner 

 

Eric Waggoner 

Lake County Planning, Building & Development Department

Sheriff's Marine Unit Patrols Waters
for Boaters Under the Influence

 

marine unit

The Lake County Sheriff's Office takes water safety very seriously. The Sheriff's Marine Unit patrols the lakefront and other bodies of water for those who are operating watercraft under the influence. The Unit made 47 arrests for OUI in 2011 and encourages boaters to be mindful of the law and keep others' safety in mind while operating watercraft.

Dispose of Household Chemical Waste
at Upcoming SWALCO Collection Event

 

SWALCO

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold a Household Chemical Waste Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. September 29 at the Municipal Services Center, 800 N. Field Drive in Lake Forest.

 

Visit SWALCO's website for a complete list of items that will be accepted.

 

SWALCO also offers year-round public drop-off events to collect unwanted household chemical waste items, by appointment only on the second Saturday and the fourth Monday of every month except December, at its facility at 1311 N. Estes in Gurnee. Limited appointments are available. Sign up now online.

United Way of Lake County Collecting
Books for Low-Income Children

 

Page it Forward
Ethan and Sarah Nielander of Gurnee are collecting books for the drive.

A United Way of Lake County assessment found that 76 percent of 6-year-olds in Waukegan had little knowledge of books. Now the organization is aiming to collect 200,000 books for low-income children in Lake County through its Page it Forward 2.0 book drive.

 

Through Sept. 11, new and gently used books can be donated at 50 locations throughout Lake County, including First Midwest Bank locations, freestanding Starbucks locations, and local farmers markets and park districts. View the full list of locations.

 

Ethan and Sarah Nielander, a brother-sister team from Gurnee, set out to collect 500 books for their mitzvah project.  "We love reading, and it is always going to be important in every aspect of your life. That's why we wanted to do a project within our community and make an impact," said Sarah. "We shouldn't take all the things we have for granted, like books," added Ethan.

Upcoming Community Events

 

Candlelight Vigil for Overdose Awareness Day

6:30 p.m. August 30

Roosevelt University Front Rotunda, 1400 Roosevelt Blvd., Schaumburg

Help raise awareness about the heroin and pain pill epidemics. Bring pictures of lost loved ones. More info.

 

ARTumn  

ARTumn Harvest Art Festival

September 15-16

Deer Park Town Center's ARTumn Harvest Art Festival will feature handmade treasures and fine art from local artisans, as well as an interactive kids art area and live entertainment. More info.

 

Forest Preserves Update

 

Free Habitat Walks for Seniors

Explore many of the different habitats of Lake County, learning as you walk. These free nature walks are designed for senior citizens and paced to the group's ability. Nan Buckardt, Director of Environmental Education and Public Affairs for the Lake County Forest Preserves, will lead the upcoming September 19 walk from 9 to 10 a.m., at Grant Woods in Lake Villa. For details, call 847.968.3321.

 

Like to Hike? Take the Hike Lake County Challenge

hikers Walking is one of the easiest ways to add activity to your routine and your Lake County Forest Preserves provide the perfect setting. Enjoy fall breezes and autumn colors while exploring designated Hike Lake County trails in scenic forest preserves throughout Lake County. At each preserve, look for Hike Lake County signs at the trailhead to get you started on the right route. Complete just seven of the 12 designated hikes by November 30 and earn a free commemorative shield for your walking stick. Each year features new trails and a colorful new shield. Get started.

 

Discovery Museum Participates in Blue Star Program

Discovery museum The Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda is offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day, September 5, as part of the Blue Star Museum program, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 1,300 museums across America. View a map and list of other participating museums. The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention Common Access Card (CAC), a DD Form 1173, or a DD Form 1173-1, which includes active duty military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), National Guard and Reserve members, and up to five immediate family members. Present your ID card at the Lake County Discovery Museum front desk to receive free admission.

  

Community Campfire Friday Nights

  campfire Gather around the campfire with family and friends and experience nature at night. Roast marshmallows, share nature stories, and sing songs. Bring a musical instrument to play and a blanket or chair to sit on. Campfire nights are free and open to all ages. View upcoming Community Campfire Friday Nights.

 

Progress Update

Thanks to your support, the Lake County Forest Preserves continues to protect some of our most important natural areas, maintain nearly 160 miles of trails, and restore many acres of habitat for Lake County's native plants and animals. Read the progress update to learn more about recent achievements.

 

Walk with a Naturalist

9-10 a.m. September 1, MacArthur Woods (Mettawa). One-hour guided nature hike. Explore a new preserve each month. Adults. $1 for residents, $2 for nonresidents. No registration required.

 

Farm Heritage Festival

farm heritage 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 22-23, Lakewood. The 20th annual family festival celebrates Lake County's agricultural roots. Tractor parade, sheep herding, wagon rides, animals and more. $8 adults, $4 ages 4-17 and seniors; weekend pass $12 adults, $6 ages 4-17 and seniors. No registration required. More info.

 

As always, I'm looking for ways to improve the content of this newsletter and continue to look to you for suggestions/ideas. Let me know what you'd like covered and I'll do what I can to incorporate it in future issues. Also, if you know of events or news of interest concerning our area, I'd appreciate you letting me know about it so we can share it with our fellow residents.

 

Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you feel may benefit from its content. By helping me get the word out in this manner, you're also helping me go green! Thank you!

 

Should you need to contact me, my contact information follows: 

 

Home phone: 847-438-2961

Cell phone: 224-805-6027

[email protected]

 

I consider it an honor and privilege to serve you!

 

Please stay safe!

Thanks,

Craig

 

Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner

District 19 Representative

Serving Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, and Long Grove.

Beginning in 2013, District 19 includes Deer Park and Barrington.