Preservation of Church, Green Space, Trees & Nuisance Issues

Purpose: Explore issues around the destruction of trees and open space, preservation of church

Investigate negative effects of noise, pollution and possibly lights as well

Members:
Kim Kondogianis
Beth Cipriano
Jen McNulty
Land (?)
Chuck & Lori Reiss (?)


I know the church was given some architectural award when it was first built. Carl Cepuran said he had the history and I'll try to get that posted. I know there is considerable work to be done to make it suitable for a school; there are asbestos tiles in the basement, electrical needs to be updated, there is only 1 bathroom and the max capacity is 120.

Questions:
Does it qualify for any sort of protected status?
Even if it's a long shot would starting the process for review protect it in any way?
And what about the land that was sold to the church for $1? Were there any conditions on this that would complicate selling of the land in order to subdivide for 2 single family homes?

Impact on Traffic/Safety

Purpose: obtain FOIA on traffic accidents, traffic studies, etc

Members:
Jim Killham
Ninnette Karg
Jim Kelly

Possible Lawn Signs

Chairperson - Kim Kondogianis (let her know if you want to help)

Christ Church has given us permission to post a sign in their lot. My yard is available and a prime spot for a sign. Any suggestions?

Got Traffic?

Coming Soon . . More Traffic
Proposed site of preschool
Write the Village Board
No to more traffic, No to tearing down the church
Yes to our neighborhood, Yes to our Village

Your suggestions are welcomed

What does the Village Zoning Code say?

This is available on the village website but I was unable to find it. I am copying verbatim.

CHAPTER 10 - Administration and Enforcement

(E) The Plan Commission shall not recommend that a Special Use be granted nor shall the Village Board grant a Special Use, unless it shall find, based upon the evidence prsented to the Plan Commission in each specific case, that the Special Use:

1. Will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives, or within specific objective of the Comprehensive Plan and/or this Zoning Code;
2. Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not change the essential character of the same area;

I'll continue later . . .