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HomeMy WebLinkAboutComprehensivePlan 1998 " / Village of Morton grove —40 te \...... �. Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5251 • COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS Village of Morton Grove 6101 N. Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 INTRODUCTION The Village of Morton Grove desires to obtain proposals from professional planning consultants to prepare an update of the Comprehensive Master Plan. The last plan, although never formally adopted, was completed in 1979. The Village intends to not only produce a legal document to direct land use regulation and development, but to provide a guide to prioritizing, promoting and implementing redevelopment efforts in the'Village. A community-wide participation and visioning process should be an integral part of this effort. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Village of Morton Grove is a mature suburb, with a population of approximately 23,000, located 15 miles north and west of Chicago. It is located immediately west of the Eden's Expressway(Interstate 94), bordered by Niles to the south and west, Glenview to the north, and Skokie to the east. The municipality is essentially"built out" with most of the development occurring in the 1950's and 1960's. The majority of the existing land-use is dedicated to single- family residential use, but approximately 20% of the land is owned by the Cook County Forest Preserve District and is set aside for open space and recreational purposes. The North Branch of the Chicago River bisects the Village and the forest preserve land is on either side of the river. The Village also encompasses a significant industrial area located primarily in the south-central portion of the Village. Although the industrial area was built out primarily in the 1960's, the industrial base is still strong, including such major tenants as 3 Com, Revell Monogram, ITT Bell & Gossett, John Crane, Lawnware, Schwarz Paper, Tommy Armour Golf Equipment, and Avon Products. The continued strength of the industrial area is of major concern to the Village. The Village's commercial areas are concentrated primarily along Dempster Street and Waukegan Road, which are state routes designated as Strategic Regional Arterials. The strategic regional arterial designation may have a major impact on the Village's commercial districts. Approximately half of the commercial area on Waukegan Road from Dempster Street to Golf Road was designated a Tax Increment Financing District in 1995 to attempt to energize the area. `. Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 ill Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 A study is now underway for the Waukegan Road Corridor to aid in the redevelopment of the area and will include a comprehensive analysis of parking, traffic, economic, and design concerns. A proposed streetscape design and upgrading of the public infrastructure is also a part of this study. A similar type of study was done for Dempster Street in 1981, after the last comprehensive plan update, but was only partially implemented. Major shopping centers include, Washington Commons (Golf&Washington), Prairie View Plaza (Dempster &Waukegan), Village Plaza(Dempster& Harlem) and Lenore Plaza (Dempster& Shermer). The single-family residential districts are for the most part, stable, attractive and viable, requiring a minimum of support services. Their deficiencies and needs should also be addressed, primarily in terms of how their positive attributes can be maintained and enhanced. SCOPE OF SERVICES In order to respond to the planning and development priorities of the Village, the comprehensive plan shall be a long range plan which identifies clearly defined goals within an overall vision for the Village. The plan shall include short and long range implementation strategies and objectives to attain these goals, and also shall be concentrated on the following planning priority areas: Planning Area#1-East Dempster Street Commercial District- From Central Avenue to Lehigh Avenue, this is the Village of Morton Grove's primary commercial street. The.continued strength and viability of this commercial corridor is of utmost importance to the Village. Past road widening by the Illinois Department of Transportation(IDOT)has eliminated much of the parking areas for the existing stores and future plans by IDOT call for the elimination of all on- street parking along Dempster Street. The limited parking availability, the Strategic Regional Arterial Program by IDOT, along with Dempster Street's narrow lot widths, and deteriorating buildings are problems which must be overcome to address the long-term viability of this commercial corridor. Plannin• P •._ Are. #2- • •• u .e• b -rn •veal- t. a E.st Lin • •v-n e • h- o to h- ME • • • w• k- Ur • •.dTr.c,s • h- We .j D-mss -r tr-e Commercial Corridor to the North-This area contains a mix of older commercial and industrial uses, as well as fairly recent multi-family development. A potential brownfield site also exists in this area. The overall redevelopment potential of this area needs to be addressed, along with an identification as to what type of land use should dominate. Planning Priority Area#3 Ducktown- This area is triangular, bound by the METRA Milwaukee Line Railroad tracks to the northeast, Main Street to the south and the Cook County Forest Preserve to the west. This area consists of a myriad of uses that are not entirely compatible in terms of operating characteristics, traffic and circulation patterns. Within this area are older industrial uses, older single-family homes, newer multi-family residential units, and the Morton Grove commuter station. This area needs to be analyzed in detail as to how the conflicts can be minimized, and the type of land uses that should be the primary focus of redevelopment. Building conditions, environmental conditions, infrastructure conditions, as well as parking, traffic and circulation issues, need to be addressed. Planning Priority Area#4 Lincoln Avenue Commercial Corridor- The former "downtown" of Morton Grove, this section of Lincoln Avenue from the METRA Milwaukee Line Railroad tracks, to Mansfield Avenue has, over the years, seen the commercial activity decline and be converted to multi-family residential use. Yet some older commercial uses still remain, as well as institutional uses such as the library and the fire station. Lawnware, a large industrial user, occupies the south portion of Lincoln Avenue from the railroad tracks to Fernald Avenue. The future land use and redevelopment of this area must be carefully assessed. P1. 1 'ri•ri i Ar- , # 5 o thW,uke Ian R.. 1 W- ti) ' ,sterStreetCommercialArea- This area is bound by Dempster Street on the north, the rear property lines of the properties on the west side of Waukegan Road on the west, the fork where Waukegan Road and Caldwell Avenue split on the south and the Cook County Forest Preserve on the east. This area consists of Prairie View Shopping Center, Revell Monogram Models, the Co-America Bank building, condominiums, a bowling alley, Public Storage, and other commercial users. The long-term commercial strength of this area should be evaluated, and a determination needs to be made as to the type(if any) of redevelopment strategy that should be pursued. Required Analysis The analysis required shall include an assessment of the current zoning map and Comprehensive Plan, an overview of demographics, community facilities, land use and building conditions, as well as an overview of the current transportation system-- circulation, parking, and traffic, including a review of the State of Illinois Strategic Regional Arterial (SRA) plans and their impact on the Village. The analysis shall also include an overview of public infrastructure improvements. In addition to the above physical analysis and assessment of the Village, the comprehensive plan shall incorporate a community -wide participation process which includes citizen input, and input from other stakeholders in the Village, regarding their perceptions, ideas and vision for the community. A more detailed analysis shall be conducted for identified planning priority areas. This includes further refinement, if necessary, of the boundaries of each area, and a detailed inventory of land use and building conditions, circulation and parking, and market and environmental concerns, so that issues can be identified with regards to the future development and redevelopment potential of these areas. Interviews with key persons who have knowledge and insight regarding development potential in these areas will be required. The analysis shall include a review of public infrastructure and urban design issues which relate to the type of public improvements which are necessary by the Village. Optimal financing and regulatory measures that can aid in the redevelopment of these areas shall also be suggested. Draft Comprehensive Plan The analysis and redevelopment strategies for the planning priority areas and the overall general analysis shall then be incorporated into a draft comprehensive plan. The plan shall identify any proposed land use changes and any code amendments or changes which are deemed necessary to facilitate development in the Village, yet at the same time preserve and enhance the overall quality of life. Necessary public infrastructure improvements shall be identified, along with costs and prioritization of those improvements. Of key concern are redevelopment strategies which may require financial or technical assistance in the Village. This includes identification of critical sites which have the highest potential for redevelopment and can be marketed to the private sector. Policies need to be defined, as well as a list of strategic objectives the Village should employ to improve and enhance the quality of development. Working with the appropriate Village staff and officials, the consultant shall formulate a plan which will prioritize and identify which areas/sites and which objectives should become the primary focus for Village attention and resources regarding development. The consultant will be required to submit a draft report to the Community Development Department for review by the Appearance Commission, Traffic & Safety Commission, then by the Plan Commission. The report will then be forwarded for final approval by the Board of Trustees, after which the document will be finalized. Meetings and Presentations The consultant shall outline the approach to village-wide participation in the planning process, which shall include a community visioning element, and shall detail the number of meetings and the prospective attendees felt necessary to best complete the task. Presentations to the Appearance Commission, Traffic& Safety Commission, Plan Commission and Board of Trustees shall be included in the list of necessary meetings. Final Plan Twenty-five (25) copies, including one(1) reproducible copy with all graphic material, of the approved plan shall be made available to the Village within two (2)weeks of formal acceptance by the Village staff. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Interested consulting firms shall submit a statement of interest in the project including the consultant's approach and firm capabilities related to the project. Ten(10) copies of the proposal are required and must be signed by an authorized official of the firm submitting such proposal. Proposals should be sent to: Charles Scheck Director of Community Development Village of Morton Grove 6101 N. Capulina Avenue Village of Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 Proposals must be received in the Department of Community Development office by 4:50pm by Friday, September 26, 1997. • In order to facilitate review, please organize materials in the following manner: 1. Consultant name, address, primary contact person, telephone and fax number. 2. Statement of approach including an ordering of work tasks to complete the assignment and an actual list of meetings/presentations (and with whom) deemed necessary by the consultant. 3. A list of previous assignments similar to this project. 4. Identification of principals and key individuals of the consulting firm to be involved in the preparation of this plan, the number of hours each individual is expected to be involved, and the pertinent qualifications and resumes of each individual. 5. A time table for the project, including submittal dates and a project completion date. 6. A cost estimate for this project, for all project expenses including, but not limited to, report production, photocopying, printing, graphics, travel, and any sub-consultant fees. Also provide hourly rates of staff for work requested outside the scope of work indicated above. 7. References-Provide a list of at least three municipal clients the Village may contact regarding a project the firm has completed for that client. Please include a name, title, address and phone number of a contact person for each project listed. EETIONESq All proposals will be carefully evaluated, selecting a consultant that has a clear understanding of the Village's needs and desires with regard to the Comprehensive Plan update. The Village will evaluate each consultant's experience in completing similar work for other municipalities within the Chicago metropolitan region. The cost and the time frame for completion are also important but will be given less emphasis. All proposals will be evaluated by a team consisting of the Village President, a Village Trustee, the Plan Commission Chairman, the Village Administrator and the Director of Community Development. Interviews will be conducted with the consultants whose proposals most fully meet the evaluation criteria. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals submitted to the Village in response to this Request for Proposal. The Village reserves the right to modify the scope of services described above in response to needs or requirements arising subsequent to the issuance of this Request for Proposal. If such a modification occurs, all organizations responding to the Request for Proposal shall be notified in writing, allowing within a reasonable time period, the modification to the originally submitted proposal. 1r , Village of Morton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Dan Scanlon, Village President Terri Liston, Trustee Larry Arft, Village Administrator From: Charles S. Scheck, DJre , or, Communi /De -lo i1r ent Date: November 25, 1994/'' Re: Comprehensive Plan Update - Work Program/Cost Estimate I have attached a copy of the detailed work program prepared by Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne (TPAP), which indicates participation of the consultant team and Village staff and cost distribution between TPAP and McDonough Engineering. As you will note, the total project cost is estimated at S98.200. Of the tasks indicated, only task 2b. "Community Survey" would seem to be a candidate for elimination. I have attached a copy of the community survey development for Oak Lawn as an example of the types of questions asked, and would appreciate your input. If eliminated, the total for the plan update would be reduced to $93.700. If possible, I would appreciate your comments early next week, which may then allow the resolution to be placed on the Agenda for December 8. If this is not possible, the resolution authorizing the consultant contract execution will be on the January 12 agenda. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!! CSS/lvd Attachment Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 A Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 is s Recycled Paper r it • e • I Z Oa bc Z If ii ! 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'ps¢� ° C a 'tt agu,, dE d r e5 Cl CV g 'G° ii E a s a a m a 0 a m a o L a M E o ,o m '" c m rn c 2 2 2 tt `. EqqEE ssyly� IC a - i h ti g' ag _ o gli ° a, �gq m ? 1 E v EI E E as i g i 8 c 0 .E ° $ $ a . i , kg ogre! 1, E !II I a i III o it I 0 ill N 0. a d ab a a ° a ao o _ b g' si b S. _ g: 40 I i 4 1 1 iI , iEl 5 i e I FROM: TPRP. INC FAX: 312-382-2128 Nov-24-97 Mon 13:26 PNOE?,.02. . ._. Village of Oak Lawn Community Survey December 1995 The Village of Oak Lawn is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan. Our new Plan will provide an important guide to improvement and development within Oak Lawn over the next 10 to 15 years. We invite you to participate in our Village's planning process. Please circle one response to each question on this survey, and return your completed survey to the Community Development Department, 9446 5. Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. 0-1 How long have you lived In Oak Lawn? A. Less than one year B. One to five years C. Six to ten years D. Eleven to twenty years E. Over twenty years Q-2 What are the major assets and advantages of living in Oak Lawn?(Please circle no more than three) A. Residential neighborhoods B. Housing quality C. Housing affordability D. Availability of shopping E. Employment opportunities F. Convenient regional location G. Recreational amenities H. Religious institutions I. Friendliness of community residents J. Schools ■'' K. Responsive local government L. Quality of the environment M. Other 0-3 What are the major disadvantages of living In Oak Lawn?(Please circle no more than three) A. Housing costs B. Housing conditions C. Crime D. Lack of parking E. Traffic problems F. Condition of streets and other public improvements G. Distance to place of employment H. Lack of public transportation I. Pollution J. Local government K Population diversity L. Unattractive environment M. Lack of shopping N. Poor schools O. Lack of employment opportunities P. Other oak Lawn Canrprehawivc Plan Phase 1-Cornn roily Snniavin'and Vision Pagc P-1 FROM: TRAP. . [NC FAN: 312-382-2128 __� -, Nov-24-97 Mon 13:26 PAGE: 03 Q-4 How would you rate the quality of life In Oak Lawn today as compared to ten years ago? A. Much better B. Somewhat better C. About the same D. Somewhat worse E. Much worse Q-5 What kind of new development would you like to see In Oak Lawn in the future? A. Single-family homes B. Townhouses C. Apartments D. Condominiums E. Retail uses F. Offices G. Industry H. Other Q-8 Rate the adequacy of the following local educational programs and services In Oak Lawn. A. Preschool Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know C. Elementary ioHi school Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know D. Junnior High h Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know E. AdulSdu a Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know F. Adult education Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know F. progrionslf r hnical Don't Know G. Programs for the gifted Poor Fair Excellent H. Programs for the disabled Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know ■,..- Q-7 Rate the adequacy of the following community services In Oak Lawn. A. Street surface conditions Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know B. Sidewalk conditions Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know C. Trees and landscaping Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know E. Street lights Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know F.F. Fire protection protection Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know G. Water r service n Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know H. Sewer�� Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know I. He lth care Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know I. Health care services t Know J. Recreation facilities&programs Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know K. Entertainment facilities Poor Fair Excellent n t Know L. Cultural facilities&programs Poor Fair Excellent Don't Day care centers Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know N. Library services Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know O. Community meeting sp8Ce Poor Fah Excellent Don't Know P. Services for senior citizens Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know Q. Public transportation Poor Fair Excellent Don't Know 0-8 Where do you work? A. Oak Lawn B. Elsewhere in Cook County C. City of Chicago D. Other E. Unemployed Oak Lawn Comprehensive Plan I'aRc B-2 `- Phan 1-Community Sensitivity and Veeirm FROM' TPFP. INC FPX: 312-382-2128 Nov-24-97 Ron 13127 PAGE: 04 0-9 How do you get to work? A. Private automobile B. Car-pool C. Bus D. Train • E. Bicycle F. Walk 0-10 How would you rate Job opportunities In the Oak Lawn area? A Good B. Fair C. Poor D. Don't know 0-11 How would you rate the Importance of the following areas of economic growth for the future of the local economy? Very Somewhat Not in 120.112121 12:0 239n1 lmpalant A. Manufacturing 2 3 B. Research and development 1 2 3 C. Education 1 2 3 D. Retail 1 2 3 E. General services(legal medical, engineering,other professional) 1 2 3 F. Warehousing and distribution 1 2 3 G. Government 1 2 3 H. Other 1 2 3 0-12 Do you think there Is potential that you will walk out of your home In the next 10-15 years? A No potential B. Some potential C. High potential 0-13 How Important Is It for Oak Lawn to grow economically? A Very important B. Somewhat important C. Not important D. Not sure 0-14 Do you think tax dollars should bo used to fund economic development programs? A. Yes B. No C. Possibly D. Don't know Oak Lawn Comprehensive Plan Pulse 8-3 Phase 1-C:ommuniry Sensitivity and Vision FROM: TPRP• INC FOX: 312-382-2128 Nov-24-97 lion 13:27 PRGE: 85 • 0-15 How satisfies!are you with the overall quality of life In Oak Lawn? A. Very satisfied B. Satisfied C. Dissatisfied D. Very dissatisfied 0-16 Do you feel Informed about what is going on In Oak Lawn? A. Yes B. No C. Don't know 0-17 Do you think local government Is effectively dealing with local needs and Issues? A. Yes B. No C. Don't know 0-18 Would you be willing to pay higher taxes or user fees to enhance the quality of life? A. Yes B. No C. Possibly D. Don't Know Q-19 How old are you? A. Under 18 B. 18-25 C. 26-35 D. 36.45 E. 46-55 F. 56-65 G. Over 65 Q-20 How many people are In your household? A. One B. Two C. Three • D. Four E. Five F. Six or more 0-21 What Is the Income of your household? A. $9,999 or less B. $10,000$19,999 C. 120,000-529,989 D. $30,000$39,999 E. $40,000-$49,999 F. $50,000559,999 G. 360,000569,999 H. 570,000479,999 I. Over$80,000 Oaf Len,Cunpnknuiwe Plan 1'hav I-Community Sensitivity and Vision ?ago K-A FROM: TPPP. INC FAX: 312-382-2128 N - Nov-24-97 Non 13:27 PAGE: 86 0-22 On the baekof this page,you may express any opinions or Ideas for improving the Village of Oak Lawn in the future. Thank you for your cooporotion end assistance. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan, please contact Sue Hum, Director of Community Development at(708)499-7821. Ouk Lawn Cenf^rkenxnw Plan Phase 1-Community Sensitivity and Vision Pap 8-5 I- I 0/20Stil C?1I I C=1I L 1.1 C Upthite - Village of Morton Grove, Illinois Submitted By: Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. September, 1997 TPAP: TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development Management&Finance • Urban Revitalization September 26, 1997 Mr. Charles S. Scheck, Director Department of Community Development Village of Morton Grove Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Dear Mr. Scheck: We are pleased to submit this proposal to the Village of Morton Grove to update the Village's Comprehensive Plan. We believe our Project Team is uniquely qualified to undertake the Morton Grove assignment. Our Project Team has extensive experience in comprehensive planning, with special expertise in commercial and industrial area planning, development and redevelopment projects, transportation, and project financing and implementation. We have undertaken several previous assignments in Morton Grove, including the 1979 Comprehensive Plan, and are quite familiar with conditions and potentials in the community. Our Project Team for the Morton Grove assignment consists of the following two firms: ❑ Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. (TPAP), a Chicago-based planning, design and development management consulting firm whose principals bring over 100 years of accumulated experience in assisting cities, public authorities and private developers in the planning and management of urban revitalization and development programs. The firm is committed to an action-oriented approach to solving community and public policy problems, with strong emphasis on citizen participation and program implementation. ❑ Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. (BM). The combination of transportation planning, civil and traffic engineering services, and parking analysis and design provides Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., with the tools to perform comprehensive analyses of urban and regional problems for both public and private sector clients. As part of a national consulting firm with more than 50 years of experience 222 South Rherca to 1616 e Plaza in transportation systems and land development uses, the Chicago — Chicago.Illinois boeob office of Barton-Aschman is dedicated to producing complete solu- (312)38;-2100 tions to address the special needs of our clients. Far/3121381-2138 Mr. Chates S. Scheck Village of Morton Grove 09/2697 Page 2 Our proposal has been prepared to meet the specifications and requirements set forth in the Village's RFP. We have also included several additional materials which we hope will assist you in the review and selection process. Our proposal contains eight (8) sections, as follows: ❑ Executive Summary highlights our proposal, past experience and approach to the Morton Grove assignment. ❑ Project Team identifies the name, address, contact person and other basic informa- tion for the two firms which comprise our consulting team. _ ❑ Statement of Approach describes our overall approach to comprehensive planning and our proposed work program for the Morton Grove assignment. ❑ Previous Assignments highlights the experience of our Project Team in comprehen- - sive planning and other projects related to the Morton Grove assignment. ❑ Project Staff introduces the key individuals to be assigned to the Morton Grove assignment, and their anticipated role in the project. a Schedule and Cost Estimate presents our proposed time line and an estimated cost for consultant services. ❑ References presents a listing of clients for whom we have completed similar projects in the past. ❑ Supporting Information describes in more detail the qualifications and experience of the two firms that comprise our Project Team. We appreciate the opportunity to be considered for the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan. We look forward to the possibility of again working with you and the Village on this important project. If you have any questions regarding our qualifications or our proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. 110 11 050.141„. Thomas O. Payne Principal Executive Summary Wbelieve our Project Team is uniquely qualified to undertake the Morton Grove assignment. Our Project Team has extensive experience in comprehensive plan- - ping and is equipped with the other special skills necessary to successfully complete this particular assignment. Furthermore, we have extensive knowledge of conditions and po- tentials within the Village of Morton Grove. As an introduction to our Proposal, this section provides a summary of why we believe our firm is uniquely qualified to undertake the Morton Grove assignment. ❑ Senior-Level Staff Commitment. The staff that we will assign to the Morton Grove project is experienced in all aspects of comprehensive planning, including land-use planning, economic development, transportation, public facilities and in- - frastructure, urban design, redevelopment, and project financing and implementa- tion. All key staff are senior-level consultants, and all share a commitment to public participation and local involvement in the planning process. ❑ Approach to the Comprehensive Plan. We propose a seven-step planning proc- ess for the Morton Grove assignment. This program would include establishing an overall "vision" for the community, analyzing existing conditions, identifying issues - �.. and concerns, formulating goals and objectives, developing and evaluating al- temative plans and policies, and preparing final Comprehensive Plan recommen- dations. We suggest that the work program be structured to quickly update the "framework" portion of the Plan, so that our Project Team's time and resources can be focused on the five priority planning areas identified in the Village's RFP. The Plan would have a strong implementation orientation, and project priorities and implementation responsibilities would be clearly identified. ❑ Emphasis on Local Input and Participation. We firmly believe that a successful Comprehensive Plan must be based on active local input and participation and our proposed work program entails a high degree of local involvement. In addition to the visioning component, a special Project Advisory Committee would be estab- - fished to work with the consultant throughout the course of the study. Key person interviews, community workshops and a community survey would be undertaken early in the process to elicit ideas and perceptions about issues and potentials within Morton Grove. Community-wide meetings would be undertaken at key junctures to present information, discuss findings and conclusions, and establish consensus before entering the next phase of the program. We have found that this process helps build strong local support for the final plan. ❑ Experience in Related Assignments. Our Project Team has extensive experi- ence in comprehensive planning and has prepared comprehensive plans for corn- - munities throughout the country. A sampling of recent plans include: Lenexa, Law- rence and Salina, Kansas; Lincoln, Nebraska; Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Mount Pros- pect, Palos Park, Oak Lawn, Plainfield, Willowbrook, and Woodridge, Illinois; Oak- Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 1 wood, Ohio; and West Lafayette, Indiana. In addition, our Project Team's experience extends well beyond general policy planning and includes detailed project planning for downtowns and commercial corridors, residential neighborhoods, industrial districts, transportation systems, and redevelopment projects. Several of our planning and urban design studies have received national recognition. — ❑ Experience in Working With IDOL Barton-Aschman has a strong working rela- tionship with IDOT, with both the traffic bureau and the programming bureau. The firm is currently retained by IDOT on two major projects: 1) FAP 342, the Northern — Extension of IL 53; and 2) the Signal Coordination and Timing Project for Bloom- ington, Freeport, Moline, and downstate railroad interconnect locations. This strong working relationship is also due to the many clients BAA represents in gaining ap- proval for projects which must be approved by IDOT. Recent projects which were approved by IDOT include signal and operational improvements for several signals in Winnetka, and signal improvements and interconnect of signals in Downtown Elmhurst. ❑ Focus on Plan and Project Implementation. All of our planning assignments in- clude detailed implementation programs covering the timing and sequence of ac- _ tions to be taken, and the implementation mechanisms and financial resources to be utilized. We have been involved in more Tax Increment Financing projects than any other consulting firm in the Midwest. We believe that our expertise in project implementation will be especially important in addressing the five priority planning areas in Morton Grove. ❑ Knowledge of the Morton Grove Community. Our Project Team would bring to the study a strong initial understanding of conditions and potentials within Morton Grove. TPAP has undertaken several previous assignments within the community, including the 1979 Comprehensive Plan and the Dempster Street Corridor Study. We have recently surveyed the five priority areas identified in the Village's RFP, held brief discussions with Village staff, and have developed several initial ideas about the basic focus and direction of the upcoming planning study. We believe _ this knowledge and experience will permit us to move quickly and efficiently into the project, should we be selected by the Village. ❑ Creativity and Innovation in Planning and Design. It is essential that Morton Grove's new Comprehensive Plan not be a repackaging of past plans and propos- als, or a restatement of conventional wisdom. We pledge to provide the Village with a fresh approach and generate new ideas and concepts for local considera- tion. We believe that our planning, design and implementation projects are both realistic and achievable, but also provide for the "vision" necessary to stimulate public and private interest and commitment. ❑ Proven Record, with Excellent Client References. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver quality products in a timely manner. We believe that the best way to assess a consultant's past performance is by contacting past clients. A list of cli- ent references for related projects is included in our proposal. We encourage you to contact any or all of these references. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 2 Project Team Our Project Team for the Morton Grove assignment is comprised of two con- sulting firms that have worked together on a number of similar assignments over a period of many years. This section briefly identifies the two firms and presents other basic infor- mation requested in the Village's RFP. _ Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. (TPAP) is a professional consulting firm offering a full range of planning, design, urban revitalization, and development management services to both public and private clients. The firm is committed to an action-oriented approach to solving community and public policy problems, with strong emphasis on program implementation. The principals of TPAP have broad technical backgrounds in a wide variety of disci- plines, and together offer over 100 years of public and private experience. They have managed and directed a wide range of planning and development projects, and are highly familiar with the business and political aspects of the process as well as its physical, social, and economic implications. — TPAP's professional staff has executive experience in the management of complex multi-disciplinary programs and projects, and TPAP often collaborates with other firms on certain assignments. TPAP staff has developed close working relationships with a _ number of highly talented specialists, and the firm can field creative project teams specifically tailored to particular assignments. In addition to the team approach to urban problems, several other basic concepts _ guide all work undertaken by the firm. TPAP is committed to personalized consulting services. It promotes close working relationships between client and consultant. At least one of the firm's principals participates in each consulting assignment. The firm is dedicated to the concept of public involvement in planning processes and incorporates vigorous participation programs into most of its studies. TPAP staff members have been forerunners in project financing and implementation, and the firm insists upon strong implementation components in all assignments. Address: 222 South Riverside Plaza Suite 1616 — Chicago, Illinois 60606 Contact Person: Thomas 0. Payne Principal Telephone: (312)382-2100 Fax: (312)382-2128 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 3 _ Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Barton-Aschman's multidisciplinary practice encompasses traffic engineering and transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, parking planning and design, and environmental impact analysis. More than 200 trained and experienced men and women provide the broad range of disciplines and skills essential for producing thorough and reliable solutions to a wide range of urban and regional problems. The firm provides services nationwide to public and private clients from its office in _ Chicago, Illinois, as well as regional offices located throughout the United States. The present firm was organized in 1959, when George W. Barton's traffic engineering and transportation planning firm, founded in 1946, incorporated Frederick T. Asch- - man's urban planning practice. This action, an innovative concept for its time, demon- strated the company's understanding of the fundamental relationships among transpor- tation systems, land use, and socioeconomic developments. This blending of transpor- tation and urban planning skills marked the beginning of a tradition at Barton- Aschman, one in which the skills and perspectives of many professionals are com- bined to provide the best and most comprehensive solutions to the special problems of our clients. Address: 300 West Washington Street Suite 610 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Contact Person: Richard J. Hocking Vice President and Principal Associate Telephone: (312) 917-3000 Fax: (312)917-1329 Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 4 Statement of Approach This section presents our Project Team's approach to the Morton Grove as- signment. It includes: a) an overview of our basic approach to comprehensive planning, b) our initial ideas and impressions of the Morton Grove community, and c) our proposed work program for the Comprehensive Plan assignment. _ Approach to Comprehensive Planning TPAP's approach to comprehensive planning is entrepreneurial, grounded in the opti- mism that a community has human and social resources upon which to build and that community leaders will invest time and finances to make incremental, mutually rein- forcing improvements to establish a momentum of positive change. Comprehensive planning involves problem-solving, starting with a concise and accu- - rate assessment of strengths, weaknesses, issues and opportunities. Next, alternative solutions are developed for comparison, evaluation and selection. Finally, creative so- lutions are generated for carrying out each strategy, and all solutions are combined into an optimal plan and program for the future. TPAP's approach to comprehensive planning emphasizes community participation. A _ ` planning process which seeks community-wide involvement and interaction leads to support for the final plan and the implementation of plan policy. Our action-oriented approach requires that citizens and community leaders "get involved" in the planning — process and be active participants, helping to establish a "vision", define issues, formu- late ideas, shape solutions, and sign off on the decisions made at the end of each step in the process. Our approach is designed to ensure that the end of planning is the beginning of im- plementation. Usually, the level of leadership and public support peaks when ideas coalesce into an exciting and achievable plan of action. This is the most critical time to solicit commitments and to assign responsibilities for individual component projects and quickly begin to see the results of a good planning process. The Morton Grove Community The Village of Morton Grove is a mature suburban community, with a population of approximately 23,000 persons. Morton Grove is located approximately 15 miles north- - west of downtown Chicago, immediately west of the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94). The community is bordered by Niles to the south and west, Glenview to the north, and Skokie to the east. Morton Grove is essentially "built-out", with most of its development occurring during the 1950's and 1960's. While it is largely a single-family residential community, Morton Grove also encompasses a significant industrial base, and mixed-use commercial ar- - eas are located along several arterial street corridors. Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 5 _ A major distinguishing feature of Morton Grove is the presence of Cook County Forest Preserve land, which bisects the community and accounts for approximately twenty percent of the total land area within the village. To supplement our past work in Morton Grove, our Project Team recently surveyed the five priority planning areas identified in the Village's RFP, held brief discussions with Village staff, and reviewed several recent studies prepared for the Village. Based on these investigations, we have developed several initial ideas about the focus and direction of the upcoming study. These are highlighted in Figure 1. However, we emphasize that these observations are preliminary. All require further analysis and in- .— vestigation, and all are subject to the rigorous local review process which is an integral part of our proposed work program. However, we believe that this preliminary recon- naissance allows us to respond more directly to the Village's RFP, tailor our work pro- gram more specifically to the unique needs of the Morton Grove community, and move quickly and efficiently into the project, should we be selected for the assignment. Preliminary Scope of Work We suggest that the Village of Morton Grove undertake a seven-step work program for preparing the new Comprehensive Plan. This program would include establishing an overall "vision" for community, analyzing existing conditions, identifying issues and concerns, formulating goals and objectives, developing and evaluating alternative plans and policies, and preparing final Comprehensive Plan recommendations. We suggest that the work program be structured to quickly update the "framework" portion of the Plan, so that our Project Team's time and resources can be focused on the five priority planning areas identified in the Village's RFP. The Plan would have a _. strong implementation orientation, and project priorities and implementation responsi- bilities would be clearly identified. Our proposed work program would entail a high degree of local input and participation. In addition to the visioning component, a close working relationship would be estab- lished with Village staff. A special Project Advisory Committee would be established to work with the consultant throughout the course of the study. Key person interviews, community workshops and a community survey would be undertaken early in the process to elicit ideas and perceptions about issues and potentials within Morton Grove. Community-wide meetings would be undertaken at key junctures to present information, discuss findings and conclusions, and establish consensus before enter- ing the next phase of the program. We believe that our proposed work program will produce a meaningful and responsive Comprehensive Plan for Morton Grove. We have completed similar work programs in a number of other communities during the past few years. Should the Village favor our basic approach, we will work closely with Village staff and officials to further refine this process to meet specific local needs and requirements. — Each task in our proposed work program is described in the following pages. A sum- mary of our work program is presented in Figure 2, which is inserted at the end of this section. • Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 6 I Priority Area 1 — The Dempster Street corridor is the site of a range of retail, service and office uses. Most buildings are one- and two - story masonry construction, lot sizes are limited, and most build- ings are located at or near the side- walk line. While the corridor con- tains several important existing uses, it is also characterized by scattered vacancies, a few margin- al uses, minor condition problems, and a "tired" image and appear- , ance. Issues to be addressed include improving the commercial mix, retaining existing businesses, attracting desirable new develop- ,ment, upgrading the design and appearance, and improving parking and traffic circulation. Coordination and reconciliation with IDOT egarding the BRA plans will be �4Fitical. 11 II II Priority Area 2 - Lincoln Ave- nue, which was once Morton Grove's "downtown ", is now an attractive mix of small -scale com- mercial, residential, public and employment uses. Most recent development has been for multi- family housing, consistent with zon- ing and the 1979 Comprehensive Plan. However, the corridor still includes several vacant or marginal commercial and residential proper- ties that are susceptible to change. The new Plan should clarify the mix of uses along Lincoln Avenue and identify high priority redevelopment sites. Approach to the Project. We suggest that Morton Grove undertake a seven -step work program for preparing the new Comprehensive Plan. This program should include establishing an overall "vision" for the community, identifying issues and concerns, formu- lating goals and objectives, and developing and evaluating alternative plans and policies. Generalized Existing Land Use. =The major portion of Morton Grove is devoted to attrac- tive single - family neighborhoods consisting of essentially sound and well maintained housing stock. The Plan should identify opportunities to strengthen and enhance these existing neighborhoods. 0 Most existing multi - family residential development is located along Lincoln Avenue and Waukegan Road. Sever- al new multi - family properties have been developed in recent years. ® Retail, service and office uses are located along Demp- ster Street, Waukegan Road and Lincoln Avenue. The Plan should address a number of issues within commercial areas, including the mix of uses, business retention, new development, traffic, parking, and design and appearance. Figure 1: Communitv Reconnaissance We believe the Consultant's time and resources should be focused on preparing Subarea Plans for the five priority planning areas identified in the Village's RFP. The Subarea Plans would have a strong implementation orientation and project priorities and implementation responsibilities would be clearly identified. 3 E� l� d J2 4 = The Village encompasses a significant industrial area. While the industrial base is strong and includes several major existing industries, some older industrial properties along and near Lehigh Avenue are vacant or occupied by marginal uses. ON A major distinguishing feature of Morton Grove is the presence of Cook County Forest Preserve land, which bisects the community and accounts for approximately twenty percent of the total land area within the Village. ® Morton Grove contains a variety of public and institu- tional uses that add significantly to the overall quality of life within the community. The Plan should determine the cur- rent condition and likely future needs of schools, parks, fire and police facilities, the library, etc. ?r Priority Area 3 — This area con- tains a mix of older commercial, industrial and residential uses, together with recent multi - family construction. While some properties are sound and viable, the area is also characterized by building condi- tion problems, scattered vacancies, land use conflicts, and environmen- tal concerns. The new Plan should clarify the mix of land uses to be promoted within this area and high- light opportunities for redevelopment and environmental enhancement. Priority Area 4 This area, known locally as "Ducktown ", con- tains a diverse mix of industrial and residential uses, as well as the METRA commuter station. While there has been some new residen- tial construction, many of the older residential and industrial properties are characterized by building condi- tion problems, marginal uses and land use conflicts. The new Plan should resolve land use conflicts, clarify the land uses to be promoted, and identify priorities for redevelop- ment and environmental enhance- ment. Traffic circulation and parking are also concerns, particularly near the commuter station. Priority Area 5 — The South Wau- kegan Road area is the site of sev- eral anchor uses, including the Prai- rie View Shopping Center and Rev- ell Monogram Models. However, the Morton Grove Bank was recently closed, and several other properties are either vacant or in marginal use. The new Plan should assess the long term commercial strength of this area and identify opportunities to enhance this area as a major entranceway to the community. IPrepared by7rkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc, and Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. Task 1:Project Initiation Before actual work begins, a project initiation meeting will be held to set the founda- tion for the planning program. Participants in the conference will include Village staff, key personnel from the consulting team, and perhaps members of the Planning Commission and/or Village Board. The purposes of this meeting will be to: (a) review overall project objectives; (b) refine the work program for the project; (c) resolve any ._ questions regarding contract interpretation; and (d) establish a schedule for the proj- ect. We also suggest that this meeting include the creation of a "Project Advisory Com- - mittee" to work with the consultant throughout the course of the study. This Commit- tee might include representatives from the Planning Commission and Village Board, and individuals from the local business, institutional and residential communities. Task 2:Establishing a Vision The purpose of this step will be to establish an overall "vision" for the future of the Morton Grove community that can provide focus and direction for subsequent plan- ning activities, and will be the "cornerstone" of the consensus building process. _ The "visioning session" will involve the consulting team, Village staff, appropriate public officials, and members of the Project Advisory Committee. The session will include intense review and discussion of conditions and potentials within the Morton Grove community. It will conclude with general consensus regarding the focus and direction of the Village's upcoming planning efforts, and the specific issues to be ad- dressed in subsequent elements of the study. We suggest that the visioning session be organized in the following format: 2a: Overview of the Comprehensive Planning Process The Visioning Session will begin with a review of the Morton Grove comprehen- sive planning program, and the objectives of the planning study. Village staff will provide an overview of the Village's past planning efforts, achievements to date, and outlook for the future. The consultant will lead a discussion of how compre- hensive planning can help improve and enhance a community as an attractive, convenient and desirable living and working environment. 2b: Review Existing Conditions and Potentials The consulting team and Village staff will present the results of the initial inven- tories and analyses undertaken during Task 3 and 4 (which will be undertaken concurrently with Task 2) as well as other pertinent background information re- garding the community and the five priority planning areas. This may include: a) _ existing land-use, b) building conditions, c) transportation, d) design and appear- ance, e) demographics, and f) public infrastructure. Maps, graphics and handout materials will be used in the presentation. This presentation will serve to establish a common informational "threshold" for �.. all participants, and help prepare participants for the bus tour, described below. Village of Morton Grove, Illinois: Comprehensive Plan Proposal 8 2c: Bus Tour We suggest that all participants take part in a bus tour of the Morton Grove community, giving special attention to the five priority planning areas. The con- - sultant and Village staff will organize the tour, prepare a "tour map" highlighting key features and facilitate on-bus discussions. Participants will be encouraged to search for and seek out unique problems, issues and potentials for later discus- _ sion and examination. 2d: Discussion of Problems and Opportunities Following the bus tour, there will be a group discussion of community problems, issues and potentials. This discussion will emphasize: a) Morton Grove's strengths and weaknesses; b) the problems that need to be corrected; and c) the opportunities for improvement and enhancement. 2e: Small Group Sessions The full group will be broken down into several smaller groups of six to eight per- sons. Each small group will be asked to develop an overall "vision" for Morton Grove as it should exist five to ten years in the future. The smaller groups will also be asked to respond to a list of questions provided by the consultant. 2g: Group Discussion — ` Each small group will present their"vision" to the larger group for review and dis- cussion. The consultant will facilitate the review and discussion process. 2g: Vision Statement Following the visioning session, the consultant will summarize the results of the group discussions, and will prepare a preliminary "Vision Statement" for the Morton Grove community. A follow-up meeting will be conducted with Village staff and local officials to discuss the visioning session and reach agreement on the Vision Statement as a basis for subsequent planning activities. Task 3: Community Involvement Techniques Morton Grove's Comprehensive Plan Update provides an ideal opportunity to rein- _ troduce local residents to the planning process. In addition to the visioning session described above, there are several other work activities that could be undertaken early in the planning program to promote community involvement and encourage citizen participation. These work activities could be undertaken on a cooperative ba- sis by Village staff and the consultant. In general, all of these community involvement techniques would be useful to the com- - prehensive planning process. Our Project Team would work closely with the Village to define the precise number and mix of techniques that would be most appropriate for Morton Grove. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 9 _ 3a: Neighborhood Workshops One or more neighborhood workshops could be undertaken to encourage partici- pation by local residents and business persons. The workshops would: (a) review the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan, the planning process to be undertaken, and the schedule for the study; and (b) secure local views on problems, issues and potentials within the community. Special efforts would be made to encourage resi- _ dents to attend the workshops, and special techniques would be employed to en- courage group discussion and dialogue. _ 3b: Focus Group Sessions Focus group sessions could be undertaken to obtain more direct input on the five priority planning areas. Focus group discussions could be quite diverse, and might -. encompass such issues as economic development, the desirable mix of land uses, property maintenance, retention versus redevelopment, image and appearance, transportation, and/or development financing and implementation. Participants would be carefully selected for their knowledge, interest or involvement in a particu- lar subject or planning area. _ 3c: Key Person Interviews Confidential interviews could be undertaken with selected persons to obtain addi- tional information regarding the local social, political and economic climate. The _ • .• consultant would work with Village staff to identify those to be interviewed. Inter- viewees might include selected property owners, residents, and representatives from business, government, civic groups, and local lending institutions. 3d: Village Survey A written survey could be prepared to solicit community-wide opinion on a range of ideas and issues. The survey could be distributed with the Village newsletter, water bill or some other community-wide mailing. Task 4: Data Collection and Analysis This step will entail the collection and analysis of a range of information about existing conditions and future potentials within the community. It will be based on surveys, in- ventories and analyses undertaken by Village staff and the consultant. Previously compiled data, including the 1979 Plan and subsequent plan work, will be utilized and updated where possible. The emphasis will be on the identification of features and conditions which may influence or affect the planning process, and not on extensive documentation of existing conditions. 4a: Review of Past Studies, Plans and Reports All previously prepared reports, studies and other documents having a bearing on the assignment will be assembled and reviewed, including the 1979 Comprehen- sive Plan, the Waukegan Road and Dempster Street Corridor Studies, etc. This review will determine: a) changes that have occurred within the Village since the previous plans were prepared, b) consistencies and inconsistencies between plans Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal - 10 and reports, c) the relevance of previously collected background data; and (b) data deficiencies which must be corrected through new surveys and inventories. 4b: Demographics A demographic overview of the community will be undertaken, including an analy- sis of recent trends in population, households, income, age and gender character- istics, racial and ethnic composition, labor force and employment. Demographic projections will also be prepared for use in the planning process. 4c: Market and Development Potentials An overview analysis of industrial, commercial and residential development poten- tials will be prepared to help ensure that future plans are realistic and achievable. This analysis will include an overview of major development trends that have emerged within the community and surrounding region during the past 5 to 10 years, the forces which have affected development, and the outlook for the future. 4d: Existing Land-Use The existing land-use map will be updated to reflect changes since the 1979 Plan was prepared. The map will then be analyzed to identify functional land-use areas, compatible and incompatible land-use arrangements, and other issues related to land-use planning. �- 4e: Development Controls Overview Analysis Existing zoning and subdivision regulations will be assessed to identify strengths _ and weaknesses, and to determine how these controls may influence opportunities for new development or redevelopment. 4f: Community Facilities and Utilities An inventory and analysis will be undertaken of community facilities and utilities, including parks and recreation, police, fire protection, schools, the library, etc. Fa- _ cilities will be evaluated with respect to age, condition, capacity, and the need for future improvement. Public utility systems will also be reviewed, including the water supply and distribution, storm water, and waste water systems. 4g: Transportation An analysis of transportation conditions within and around the community will be undertaken. This will encompass the street system, on- and off-street parking fa- cilities, bike and pedestrian facilities, and public transportation. Special attention will be given to IDOT plans for the Strategic Arterial Routes which pass through — Morton Grove, and the potential impact of these plans on the community. Prob- lems, concerns and opportunities for improvement will be identified. 4h: Synthesis of Needs, Issues and Opportunities The findings and conclusions derived from the various background studies will be �,. brought together into a summary report highlighting the needs, issues and oppor- Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 11 tunities which should be addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan. 4i: Community Meetings One or more meetings will be conducted to review the results of the background '- studies, and to reach agreement on basic issues and concerns before proceeding to Step 5. It is suggested that at least one meeting be conducted with the Project Advisory Committee, possibly followed a public meeting. Task 5:Preliminary Community-Wide Plans This step will entail the preparation of preliminary community-wide plans for land use, transportation and community facilities. These general plans will establish a framework for the more detailed and specific "Subarea Plans" to be prepared in the next step of the planning program. Since Morton Grove is a mature community and few major structural changes have occurred in the Village since the last Plan was completed, we believe that these gen- eral, overall plans can be prepared rather quickly. Our previous work in the Village should help us complete this step in an efficient and timely manner. 5a: Goals and Objectives Based on the results of Tasks 2 through 4, a preliminary list of Community Goals and Action Objectives will be prepared to guide and provide more specific direction — to the new Comprehensive Plan. The preliminary listing will be reviewed and dis- cussed with Village staff and the Project Advisory Committee, modifications and refinements made where necessary, and a final list prepared. The Goals and Ob- jectives from the 1979 Plan will be revisited as a part of this task. 5b: Preliminary Framework Plans Based on the Goals and Objectives, preliminary community-wide "framework plans" will be prepared, encompassing the three major components of the Com- prehensive Plan: (1) the location and arrangement of land uses; (2) the street _ system and other transportation facilities; and (3) community facilities and utilities. Plan maps and supporting text should be prepared for each component. 5c: Community Meetings One or more meetings will be conducted to review the preliminary framework plans before proceeding to Step 6. It is suggested that at least one meeting be con- _ ducted with the Project Advisory Committee, possibly followed by a public meeting. Task 6: Subarea Plans Building on the preliminary framework plans, "Subarea Plans" will be prepared for the five priority planning areas which have been preliminarily identified by Village staff. The Subarea Plans will provide more detailed recommendations for land-use, economic development, transportation and urban design within each of the target areas. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois: Comprehensive Plan Proposal 12 6a: Preliminary Subarea Plans Preliminary recommendations will be prepared for improvement, development and redevelopment within each of the five priority planning areas. While the subarea planning process for each of the priority areas will likely be specially tailored to the needs and potentials of that area, we anticipate that each will address the following basic issues: • The kind of environment the Village desires to create within each area. • The mix of uses and quantities of development to be promoted. • The specific properties to be retained, properties to be improved and upgraded, and sites for redevelopment and/or new construction. • The transportation, urban design and other public and private projects which should be considered within each area. • The regulatory measures and financial commitments required to carry out plan recommendations. While the data collection activities undertaken in Task 4 will be useful to the Subarea Plans, additional surveys will likely be required related to building condi- - tions, ownership and valuation, traffic, parking and infrastructure facilities. The Subarea Plans will focus on implementation. They will clearly identify the �.. specific projects that should be undertaken, the priorities, the action responsibilities and the funding sources and implementation techniques to be utilized. In particular, the Subarea Plans will indicate the level of commitment, participation and "aggressiveness" that will be required from the Village to achieve planning recom- mendations. 6b: Community Meetings One or more meetings will be conducted to review the preliminary Subarea Plan recommendations before proceeding to Task 7. It is suggested that at least one meeting be conducted with the Project Advisory Committee, possibly followed by one or more public meetings. Task 7: Comprehensive Plan Document Step 7 will include the preparation of draft and final versions of the new Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan document. 7a: Draft Plan Document Based on the results of Tasks 5 and 6, a draft Comprehensive Plan document will be prepared for local review. The Plan report will be designed not only to serve as a legal document for regulating land use and development, but also as a guide to prioritizing, promoting and implementing redevelopment efforts within the Village. We anticipate that the Plan report will include the following sections: ❑ Introduction, which will describe: (1) the history of the community and back- Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 13 ground to the Comprehensive Plan; (2) the overall purpose of the planning program; (3) the planning process undertaken by the Village; and 4) the or- ganization of the Plan document. _ ❑ Vision Statement, which will provide the foundation for all planning principles, policies and recommendations included in the Plan. ❑ Goals and Objectives, which will provide more specific focus and direction for planning recommendations. Possible categories include: (1) Village image and identity; (2) residential areas; (3) commercial areas; (4) industrial areas; (5) transportation; (6) community facilities and services; (7) public utilities; and (8) Plan implementation. ❑ Land-Use Plan, which will present recommendations for improving and en- hancing existing land-use areas and promoting compatible new development and redevelopment in selected locations. ❑ Transportation Plan, which will present policies and recommendations related to access, traffic circulation, parking, and public transportation. This section will clearly establish the Village's position regarding SRA improvements within the community. ❑ Community Facilities and Utilities Plan, which will present policies and ac- tion recommendations for public buildings, parks and recreation, schools, pub- lic utilities, and other community facilities and services. ❑ Subarea Plans, which will present recommendations for improving, upgrading and redeveloping each of the five priority planning areas, and will encompass _ both public and private improvements and developments. ❑ Implementation, which will describe the specific actions required to carry out the new Comprehensive Plan, including recommendations regarding zoning and other regulations, priority improvement projects and redevelopment sites, potential funding sources and implementation techniques, and general admini- stration and follow-up to the Plan. 7b: Community Meetings It is suggested that at least one meeting be conducted with the Project Advisory -- Committee to review the draft Comprehensive Plan document, followed by presen- tations to the Appearance Commission, Traffic & Safety Commission, Plan Com- mission and Board of Trustees. One or more public meetings may also be desir- - able at this juncture. 7c: Final Plan Report Based on local review and comment, appropriate revisions and corrections to the draft Comprehensive Plan will be made, and the final version of the Plan report will be prepared and delivered to the Village. Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 14 Figure 2 — `' Preliminary Work Program Work Tasks: Products: Local Involvement: alb Task 1 Project Initiation Agreed upon Meeting with staff and Village _'�I work program and officials;establish Project schedule Advisory Committee Task 2 Establishing a ilk — Vision °sion Statemenrto Visioning workshop and bus V.:. S guide and direct the tour,follow-up meeting with new Plan Committee s n M fra Community Involvement Citizen input on problems, Neighborhood workshops;focus 1 issues,concerns and group meetings;key person opportunities interviews;community survey Task 4 ,., illh Data Collection &Analysis Background data for the Staff assistance and support; Plan;identification of meetings with Committee T`MUM— issues and opportunities 7 Task 5 L C lialb ommunity-Wide Plans Draft framework plans for Meetings with Staff,Committee land use,transportation and the Community and community facilities Task 6 Subarea LI liallb Plans Draft plans for five priority Meetings with Staff,Committee areas,with a strong and the Community 4-: implementation orientation — Li Task C Bah omprehensive Plan Document Draft and final versions of Meetings with Committee,Village the Comprehensive Plan Commsissions,Village Board document and the community Village of Morton Grove,Illinois: Comprehensive Plan Proposal 15 Project Staff The professional staff that we will assign to the Morton Grove assignment is experienced in all aspects of comprehensive planning, including land-use, transportation, public facilities and infrastructure, redevelopment projects, urban design, and project fi- nancing and implementation. All key members of our Project Team are senior level consultants, and all have worked -' together on a number of similar projects. This is particularly important for the Morton Grove assignment since the consultant will be called upon to provide guidance for a highly interactive community participation process, and address the issues and potentials of sev- eral priority planning areas. Key members of our Project Team are identified below. Detailed résumés are included in the final section of this proposal. TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Thomas O. Payne, Principal, TPAP Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Aubum University `. Master of Architecture, University of Illinois Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Illinois Experience: Mr. Payne has over 20 years experience in architecture and plan- - ning and has directed numerous projects in comprehensive plan- ning, commercial and industrial area development, and large-scale urban design. Mr. Payne has prepared over 15 comprehensive plans, including plans for Oakwood, Ohio; West Lafayette, Indiana; Glen Ellyn, Illinois; and Lenexa, Kansas. Mr. Payne also served as Project Director for the 1979 Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan and the Dempster Street Corridor Study. Honors and Awards: Mr. Payne's planning and design projects have won awards from Progressive Architecture, Design & Environment, the Ameri- can Institute of Architects, the American Society of Landscape Ar- chitects, the National Association of Regional Councils, and the In- _ diana and Kansas chapters of the American Planning Association. Role in Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Payne will serve as Project Director and will be responsible for the physical planning and design aspects of the assignment. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 16 Philip W Hanegraaf, AICP, Principal, TPAP Education: Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Studies, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Experience: Mr. Hanegraaf has 18 years experience in planning and develop- ment in the public and private sectors. Mr. Hanegraaf has managed local planning and development programs, and has managed and completed numerous comprehensive plans and corridor studies. Mr. Hanegraaf has also completed a variety of other assignments, including downtown and sub-area plans, and has special expertise in land use controls. He is currently directing planning programs in Oak Lawn, and Palos Park, Illinois. Affiliations: American Planning Association (APA) Lambda Alpha International - a land economics fraternity Vice President, Illinois Chapter of the APA 1997-1998 Role in the Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Hanegraaf will be responsible for the zoning and development code aspects of the assignment. Francis H. Shoeder, Principal Associate, TPAP Education: Bachelor of Arts, Economics/Philosophy, University of Minn. MBA, Finance, University of Minnesota Experience: Mr. Shoeder has 15 years experience in retail market development, real estate development, retail store operations, financial analysis, accounting, market analysis, and residential construction. He has worked with a number of food wholesalers and retailers in the de- velopment of new retail stores throughout the Midwest. Mr. Shoeder has extensive experience in geographic information systems (GIS). He has also completed a wide variety of demographic and market studies, consumer research studies, and financial projections. Role in the Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Shoeder will prepare the demographic and market components of the assignment. John C. Pettigrew, Principal, TPAP Education: Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning, University of Illinois _ Masters of Arts in Urban Affairs, Loyola University Experience: Mr. Pettigrew has over 30 years experience in public and private sector work. He has directed a wide range of projects in community planning, commercial and neighborhood revitalization, commercial redevelopment,-and rehabilitation, including ten major urban corri- dor studies and over 50 downtown revitalization programs. Mr. Pet- _ tigrew has become an expert in project financing and implementa- tion, and has a national reputation in Tax Increment Financing. Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 17 ■- • Role in Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Pettigrew will provide special advice and assistance in redevelopment planning, project financing and imple- mentation. BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. Richard J. Hocking, Vice President and Principal Associate, ' Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Education: Master of Science, Northwestern University Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Northwestern University Experience: Mr. Hocking is registered professional engineer in several states and has more than 30 years of experience in transportation plan- - ning, traffic engineering, and civil engineering. He has directed and managed many major transportation corridor projects, including transit alternatives analyses and corridor evaluation assignments for the Chicago Central Area Circulator, the Chicago Southwest Transit Corridor Study, and the Milwaukee Northwest Transit Corri- dor Study; and major highway preliminary design projects, including ' the Elgin-O'Hare corridor freeway and the 1-94 (Zoo interchange) modernization project in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Hocking has also prepared transportation impact fee programs for various coun- ties in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida. Mr. Hocking has taken lead roles in Barton-Aschman's work for IDOT on the Elgin-O'Hare proj- ect (FAP 426) and the IL 53 project (FAP 342). Honors and Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, American Society of Civil Engi- neers, Illinois Section, 1995 ' Role in the Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Hocking will serve as lead consultant with special responsibility for transportation planning within the pri- ority planning areas and coordination/reconciliation of the SRA route design concepts. William C. Olson, Principal Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Tech- nology Experience: Mr. Olson has 20 years of experience in civil engineering in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure, site develop- ment, and related projects for public and private sector clients. The ' projects he has managed range from interstate highway design and airside/landside airport improvements to planning and design for municipal streets and subdivisions. Mr. Olson has a very broad civil engineering background, with specific emphasis on transportation engineering. Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 18 Role in the Morton Grove assignment Mr. Olson will serve as senior civil engineer for the infrastructure elements of the plan. _ Gerald Salzman, Principal Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Education: Master of Urban Planning in Transportation, Texas A&M University Master of Arts in Urban History, University of Houston Bachelor of Arts in Economic History, University of Rochester Experience: Mr. Salzman has nearly 20 years of experience in traffic engineer- - ing and transportation planning. He has directed and participated in numerous downtown traffic, circulation, financial feasibility, and parking studies for many municipalities. He also has performed and directed many site traffic analyses for office, retail, residential, hotel, theater, and mixed-use developments; parking demand analyses for single-use and mixed-use projects; transportation planning for communities; central business district studies; and traffic safety studies. Mr. Salzman is a member of the American Institute of Cer- tified Planners, the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the Inter- - national Parking Institute, and the National Parking Association. Role in the Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Salzman will be the senior traffic engi- neer with special responsibility for on- and off-street parking within the priority planning areas. Dawn L. Marshall, Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Marquette University Experience: Ms. Marshall is a traffic engineer and transportation planner who has conducted numerous studies for educational, residential, medi- cal, and mixed-use developments. Her recent projects include pro- viding traffic engineering services to the City of Wood Dale as fol- low-up to the city's recent comprehensive plan update. These serv- ices include working with the City of Wood Dale, DOT, Metra, Du- Page County, and the ICC to implement railroad pre-emption and traffic signal timing changes at the intersection of Wood Dale Road and Irving Park Road. Role in the Morton Grove assignment Ms. Marshall will be the project traffic engi- neer and will be responsible for the traffic access and circulation analyses. Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 19 Schedule & Cost his section presents our Project Team's estimate of the time and cost required to undertake the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan, together with other related informa- - tion requested in the Village's RFP. Schedule We believe that our proposed work program for the Morton Grove assignment can be completed within a nine to twelve month time period, excluding the final public hearing process. The precise timing of the project will depend upon the number of meetings conducted during the course of the study, the extent and nature of community involvement, and the amount of review time required by the staff and others involved in the planning process. Therefore, we suggest that the Village remain somewhat flexible in terms of its precise schedule to ensure adequate time for review, discussion and consensus building at key points in the study process. However, our Project Team is prepared to begin work on the Morton Grove assign- ment immediately, and will strive accelerate the schedule if the Village so desires. — �- Cost For your convenience, the estimated cost of each task in our proposed work program _ is presented on the following page. As requested in the Village's RFP, we have also included a schedule of the current hourly billing rates for the two firms which comprise our Project Team. Our Project Team estimates that the total cost for completing our work program will be approximately $59,500 to $78,500, which includes a base number of eight (8) meet- ings. This estimate includes all staff time, as well as out-of-pocket expenses for travel, printing, reproduction, postage, purchase of materials, etc. Since the precise number of meetings and the nature of community involvement could vary considerably depending on the Village's needs and desires, we have estimated several of these work activities separately. We emphasize that all of these estimates are preliminary and subject to refinement. Should the Village favor our basic approach to the assignment, we would work closely with Village staff to finalize the work program, schedule, timetable of key dates, and budget allocation. Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 20 Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Cost Estimate Task Cost Estimate Task 1:Project Initiation $1,500 Task 2:Establishing a Vision $2,500-$4,000 Task 3: Community Involvement (see below) Task 4:Data Collection &Analysis $19,000-$24,000 Task 5: Community-Wide Plans $9,000-$14,000 Task 6: Subarea Plans $20,000-$25,000 Task 7: Comprehensive Plan Document $7,500-$10,000 Community Involvement Options: - Task 3a:Neighborhood Workshops $1,500 per workshop Task 3b Focus Group Workshops $1,500 per workshop Task 3c:Key Person Interviews $2,500 for approximately 15 interviews Task 3d: Village Survey $2,000, if Village distributes&tabulates Additional Community Meetings $1,000 per meeting Additional Committee Meetings $1,000 per meeting Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Consultant Billing Rates- Confidential Positions: Range: Trkla. Pettigrew. Allen &Payne. Inc. _ Principals $150 to$175 Principal Associates $100 to$125 Senior Associates $75 to$100 _ Associates $55 to$75 Clerical $35 to$55 Technicians $35 to$55 Barton-Aschman Associates. Inc. Principal Associate $90 to$180 _ Senior Associate $65 to$130 Associate $55 to$90 Technician $30 to$75 Clerical $30 to$65 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 21 Previous Assignments Our Project Team has extensive experience in a wide range of planning and development assignments. This section highlights several projects which we believe are particularly relevant to the upcoming Morton Grove assignment. For your convenience, we have highlighted projects in the following categories: • Comprehensive Planning • Neighborhood Revitalization • Industrial Area Planning and Development • Commercial Area Planning and Development • Redevelopment Projects • Visioning • Transportation Planning COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Comprehensive Plan, Lenexa, Kansas TPAP has completed a Comprehensive Plan update for the City of Lenexa, Kansas. As the state's most rapidly growing suburb, a clear need was identified for a new planning program which would balance the City's growth potentials with municipal services, facilities, infrastructure and, most importantly, the aspirations and desires of the community. As a new community within the Kansas City area, Lenexa had the op- portunity to create a truly distinctive identity. Hamessing and managing the commu- nity's growth potential and bringing forth sensitive urban design became the focus of the program, as expressed by the results of a strong public participation program. To these ends, the framework of the plan sets forth: 1) a service area approach to growth management which divides the community into subareas distinguished by physical features and opportunities for growth; 2) urban corridor studies which offer specific policy guidance for the appropriate design and improvement of the community's major streets; and 3) preparation of urban design guidelines which focus on the protection and development of integrated residential neighborhoods, redefining the form of neighborhood commercial shopping areas and establishing concepts and principles for new mixed use community centers. Comprehensive Plan, Salina, Kansas Salina is located in the heartland of Kansas and serves as a major regional center for a six county area. Although Salina is experiencing low to modest growth at the present time, there have been number of new major utility, transportation and capital improve- ments pending which, when completed, will have a major influence on development opportunities and growth pattems. The Plan encouraged protection and improvement of its older, rail oriented industrial areas while providing new opportunities for business park growth and expansion near planned transportation improvements, including air Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 22 and roadway facilities. Salina has also faced increased rural development pressure within its surrounding ur- ban fringe. Based on future utility and transportation improvements, the Plan devised an annexation strategy which would time annexation and development with the provi- sion of utilities and services. The result permits desirable and cost effective growth while maintaining reasonable control of change along the community's borders. Comprehensive Plan, Oakwood, Ohio TPAP completed a Comprehensive Plan for Oakwood, Ohio, a mature community just south of Dayton. Oakwood is a distinctive and prestigious community consisting of several high quality residential neighborhoods, a number of very large estates, and a small but highly active business area. Oakwood is also characterized by a distinctive natural environment, with rolling topography, bluffs and ravines, and heavily forested .. areas. In addition to the preparation of long-range recommendations for land-use, transportation and community facilities, the Oakwood Comprehensive Plan also in- cluded several specialized study elements, including: (1) a mixed-use planned devel- - opment concept for a large vacant land area adjacent to the headquarters of NCR Corporation; (2) new programs and services for elderly residents and young children, as well as a program for more active municipal involvement in recreational services; (3) design controls and policies regarding the future subdivision of large estates; (4) refinement of a very active municipal housing code enforcement program; and (5) re- vision of existing zoning, subdivision, and other development control ordinances. TPAP recently prepared an update and amendment to Oakwood's Comprehensive Plan, focused on the possible reuse and redevelopment of NCR's corporate training facility, located on the boundary between Oakwood and Dayton. Comprehensive Plan Update, Lombard, Illinois _ TPAP has recently completed an update to the Lombard Comprehensive Plan. While the Village is largely built out, the planning effort was directed to address important infill and redevelopment locations as well as select key vacant sites. The plan identified the _ roles of the Village's major commercial street corridors in association with its goals for Downtown Lombard and Yorktown Shopping Center. Key components of the Plan are its detailed recommendations for development, rede- velopment locations and future annexation areas. The Plan includes detailed strate- gies for vacant parcels and areas which are subject to change in the future. Refined plans for Downtown Lombard, include clarifying the role of multiple family residential housing, and the use, scale and character of new development and redevelopment. The Plan also addressed future use and development needs of important and locally controversial development parcels such as the Bethany Seminary Site and Allerton Ridge Cemetery. Comprehensive Plan, Oak Lawn, Illinois The Village of Oak Lawn, Illinois has just completed its first community-wide Compre- hensive Plan. Because the community has no "track record" on land-use planning pol- icy and direction, a key element in the Oak Lawn Plan was the extensive and focused Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 23 public participation process which ensured its basis on common needs and under- - standing. TPAP undertook a variety of activities including community visioning ses- sions, community workshops, key person interviews, community surveys, focus groups and other community-wide meetings at key junctures in the planning process. The end result was a high level of consensus and support for the final plan. Numerous issues facing Oak Lawn were addressed under the Plan. The largest com- ponent was the scale and location of commercial development along 95th Street. This intensively developed commercial corridor is also the site of residential and other land- use areas which compete for space along the corridor area. Due to the age and con- ,, figuration of commercial development, portions of the corridor may be subject to change In addition, limited space is available for the development of contemporary shopping centers. Utilizing a combination of neo-traditional design elements in tandem with unique local conditions, a land-use, design and improvement strategy was cre- ated. The Plan will be adopted in the next few months. Urban Design Plan, West Lafayette, Indiana TPAP completed a city-wide Urban Design Plan for the City of West Lafayette. This plan is unique in that it addresses urban design not only within the built-up community, but in growth areas as well. It establishes overall principles and standards for guiding future urban design and development improvements throughout the City and adjacent �. unincorporated areas. It also provides more detailed urban design and development recommendations for improving three key target areas of special concern to the City. The Urban Design Plan includes two primary components: 1) the Urban Design Framework Plan, which presents area-wide recommendations related to land use and development, movement systems, public facilities and other key components of the community; and 2) the Urban Design Target Area Plans, which present more detailed urban design recommendations for improving three high-intensity, mixed-use subareas within the City. 1-80 Corridor Comprehensive Plan, Northern Illinois Planning Commission TPAP recently assisted the Northern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) and the 1-80 Corridor Council in the development of a Comprehensive Joint Resource Management Plan for an 11 mile segment (33 square miles) along the 1-80 corridor in the southern portion of the Chicago suburban area. Formed by NIPC, the 1-80 Corridor Council in- cludes seven municipalities, two counties and several school districts as affected agencies to give management and oversight of plan preparation and implementation. The emphasis of the planning program was to reach consensus on the major growth and development issues facing the member jurisdictions, and "avoid the physical and economic destruction caused by unnecessary governmental competition". A major thrust of the planning process was to develop a common understanding of the issues, alternatives and trade-offs, emphasizing the intergovernmental aspects of various planning and growth management approaches. ... The Plan includes: a) an overall land-use and development concept for the corridor, b) Village of Morton Grove,Illinois: Comprehensive Plan Proposal 24 principals of agreement and standards for future development, c) a series of "target area" plans for key future activity areas, and d) a detailed and prioritized implementa- tion strategy. The Plan was unanimously adopted by the Corridor Council in the fall of 1996. The Council has now begun implementation of the Plan. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION Three Neighborhoods in Kenosha, Wisconsin TPAP completed revitalization strategies for three inner-city neighborhoods in Ke- nosha, Wisconsin. Changing population and income patterns, deterioration of older housing stock, the functional obsolescence of older residential and commercial fa- cilities, aging public facilities and infrastructure, disinvestment, loss of employment base, crime and the perception of crime, and a range of other problems have all _ contributed to the decline of inner-city neighborhoods. The strategies focused on making the three target areas "neighborhoods of choice" where people will freely choose to live, work, shop and visit. The strategies empha- - sized the potential for new investment and development, and identified short and long-term projects and policies for each neighborhood. Site-specific locations, re- sponsible parties, estimated costs, timing and potential sources of financing were identified for the recommended action projects. Robertsdale Neighborhood and Lakefront Plan, Hammond, Indiana In 1995, TPAP completed a development plan for Hammond's lakefront and the ad- jacent Robertsdale Neighborhood. The study area encompassed a mix of industrial, commercial and residential land uses; several major parks and recreational areas; two small lakes; and a significant amount of vacant land along Lake Michigan. The study involved working closely with neighborhood and business groups, major indus- tries and landowners, and various municipal departments in the development of a realistic and achievable plan for the study area. In general, the Plan strives to maintain and enhance the unique and distinguishing features of the Robertsdale Neighborhood, revitalize and enhance Hammond's lakefront, and promote compatible new development in selected locations. The Plan also calls for large-scale new industrial and business park development and a new riverboat gaming facility (which has since been constructed) which would become the "anchor" in an area-wide lakefront improvement program. The Plan also recommends that Robertsdale's unique open space and recreational resources be better utilized in the future, including the three lakes, their shorelines, and the exist- ' ing public parks. Important natural features, including a migrant trap and several marshes, would be cleaned up, preserved and enhanced. New recreational devel- opment, including a golf course, would also be undertaken. COMMERCIAL AREA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Downtown Hammond, Indiana Hammond, Indiana is a mature, built-up community located 30 miles from downtown �,. Chicago. Like many older Midwestern cities, its downtown has experienced a declin- Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 25 _ ing retail base, underutilized buildings, numerous vacancies, and a lack of private in- vestment. However, despite this decline, there is optimism that trends may be changing and that the downtown is poised for renewed growth and reinvestment. TPAP recently completed a redevelopment plan for Downtown Hammond. Included were an evaluation of existing land-use, traffic and circulation conditions; demo- graphic, market and economic analysis; identification of financial resources; and formulation of an achievable and realistic implementation plan. Issues workshops, citizen participation, "visioning," and interface with community task forces were es- sential components of this assignment. Assistance was also provided to the City in its solicitation to the General Services Administration for a new U.S. District Court- house to be located in the downtown area. Downtown Los Alamos, New Mexico Downtown Los Alamos was experiencing declining retail sales and a loss of quality retailers. The causes were a combination of shifting market forces, insufficient park- _ ing, and the absence of a coordinated, common vision among downtown property owners, retailers, civic leaders and citizens. TPAP was retained to prepare a down- town redevelopment strategy. In January, 1991, the County Council unanimously approved the ten-year public- private development program prepared by TPAP, which included a new Main Street retail center, office development, hotel, civic and cultural facilities, an open space network, and new internal circulation. As a follow-up to the initial assignment, TPAP assisted the County, the leading bank, and prominent retailers with detailed planning of the retail center, and implementation of specific projects. Historic King Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin King Drive is a major arterial in one of the oldest parts of the City. It was once a con- _ tinuous commercial strip, with stores and businesses lining both sides of the corridor between 19th and 35th Streets. However, because of market and demographic shifts and changes in retailing operations, the commercial role of the corridor declined sig- nificantly in recent years. Many of the existing commercial buildings are vacant, aban- doned or occupied by marginal uses. The Historic King Drive Redevelopment Study entailed the review of existing condi- tions and trends, an overview of economic and market potentials, the evaluation of al- ternative plans and strategies, and the preparation of land use, transportation, urban design and economic development recommendations. Building upon the traditional scale and character of the area, the Plan recommends that King Drive be revitalized as an attractive and convenient mixed-use corridor that serves, supports and enhances the neighborhoods through which it passes. While it will continue to serve as an important regional arterial, the traffic-carrying role of the corridor will be balanced with other, equally important roles. The Plan recommends that King Drive become a "connector" which links together and unites several different neighborhoods, and offers goods, services and activities which will benefit and enhance multiple neighborhoods. Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 26 INDUSTRIAL AREA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Model Industrial Corridors: Chicago, Illinois The City of Chicago has identified 22 "model industrial corridors," nine of which have received funding for planning and development. The objectives of the Model Indus- trial Corridor(MIC) Program are to: 1) enhance the corridors as economically feasi- ble and "marketable" industrial areas that are regionally competitive, 2) market the corridors for new industries, 3) improve access to the corridors, 4) create industrial environments that are safe for workers and visitors, 5) improve the image and ap- pearance of the corridors, and 6) establish a management entity within each cord- - dor. TPAP has worked with the City on the Model Industrial Corridor Program since the program's inception in 1994. During this time, TPAP has completed several plans, studies and assignments, including Strategic Plans for four designated industrial corridors. They include: • Greater Southwest Model Industrial Corridor, prepared for the Greater South- west Development Corporation • Western/Ogden Model Industrial Corridor, prepared for the Eighteenth Street Development Corporation • Lake/Kinzie Model Industrial Corridor, prepared for the Greater North Pulaski — Development Corporation • Roosevelt/Cicero Corridor Model Industrial Corridor, prepared for the Lawndale Development Corporation Each of the MIC Strategic Plans has followed a similar planning process. TPAP first organized "visioning" workshops designed to solicit local input and participation. TPAP then conducted field surveys and analyses related to land use, building condi- tions, traffic circulation and urban design. TPAP identified various short- and long- range projects and funding mechanisms that will enable the corridors to remain _ functional and viable well into the 21st century. Several of the recommended proj- ects are now in the implementation stage. Industrial Park Plan, Fort Wayne, Indiana TPAP prepared a plan and development strategy for a 2,500 acre industrial/research park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. TPAP's client was Chemical Waste Management of In- diana (CWMI), a division of Waste Management, Inc. and one of the largest proces- sors of waste in the world. The park is an expansion of an older industrial area in Fort Wayne and will include the Adams Center Treatment and Disposal Facility, one of 19 hazardous waste disposal sites in the country. An underlying concept for the development is to enable hazardous waste producers to take advantage of the proximity to the landfill and proposed recycling facilities by providing sites for indus- tries to minimize cost and maximize safety of their waste disposal shipments. Key components of this assignment were: 1) evaluation of market, economic and fi- ti. nancial feasibility of developing the industrial/research park; 2) development of a Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 27 land-use plan for the 2,500 acre area; 3) identification of specific opportunities for development and redevelopment within the study area and adjacent commercial and residential areas; 4) determination of public and private resources for financing the proposed development; 5) identification of an implementation strategy; and 6) build- ' ing consensus for the project among those living and working in the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TPAP recently worked with three communities on commercial redevelopment proj- ects. In most cases, these services were provided as a follow-up to area-wide plan- ning and design assignments also undertaken by the firm. Elk Grove Village, Illinois TPAP assisted Elk Grove Village in a four-part redevelopment program for its Town Center area. Part 1 consisted of the preparation of planning and design recommen- dations for the site and surrounding area. Part 2 involved testing the marketplace for desired new up-scale retail tenants. Part 3 included the preparation of a TIF Rede- velopment Plan. Part 4 consisted of the preparation of a Request for Proposals to be distributed to potential Town Center developers. The project site encompasses approximately 18 acres, and is located at the south- west corner of Arlington Heights and Biesterfield Roads. The site currently contains _ `, the predominantly vacant Grove Shopping Center, which is in the process of being demolished. The Village recently selected Hamilton Partners to redevelop the site for an exciting mix of retail, restaurant and entertainment uses, in an attractive and distinctive commercial center that will become a major new focal point within the community. The project will consist of approximately 170,000 square feet of commercial space, a large new "village green," and related parking and pedestrian facilities. Lincolnshire, Illinois TPAP is assisting the Village of Lincolnshire in promoting commercial redevelopment near the intersection of Route 22 and Milwaukee Road. The assignment has in- cluded assessing downtown redevelopment opportunities and attracting interest from qualified developers. In general, the objectives of the project are to: a) refine and update the overall plan for downtown redevelopment, which was prepared sev- eral years ago by another consultant; b) delineate a specific site for an initial rede- - velopment project; c) determine the net land area required for the redevelopment project, the market demand for preferred land uses, and the regulatory framework for redevelopment; d) determine the project's financial feasibility and the conditions under which financial support may be provided by the Village; and e) solicit propos- als from potential developers for the initial downtown redevelopment project. A de- veloper RFP was recently distributed and the Village is now reviewing developer submissions for this exciting project. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 28 _ Hammond, Indiana In 1991, TPAP completed a Downtown Redevelopment Plan for Hammond. As a follow-up to the plan, we worked with the City in promoting development of a new U.S. District Courthouse in the downtown. In effect, this entailed preparing a Re- quest for Proposals which was submitted to the US Governmental Services Admini- stration (GSA) promoting the downtown site, and then meeting and negotiating with GSA architectural and development staff. In the spring of this year, GSA began construction of a new 200,000 square foot Courthouse in Downtown Hammond, which is being viewed as a major accomplishment for the City. At present, we are working with the City in preparing a developer Request for Pro- posals and soliciting developer interest for two downtown retail redevelopment proj- ect sites. Again, these projects are an outgrowth of our previous Downtown Plan. VISIONING Model Industrial Corridor Visioning Workshops, Chicago TPAP assisted the City of Chicago in administering "visioning" workshops for all nine Model Industrial Corridors selected for the first and second rounds of funding. Work- ... shops were conducted within each corridor to identify participant views of the "ideal" look and function of the corridor. Visioning workshops focused on corridor-wide im- provements and addressed such questions as: a) what improvements should take place; b) why these improvements should take place; c) who should be responsible for making the improvements; and d) when the improvements should take place. The workshops resulted in a "vision statement" for each corridor which synthesized ,^ participant views, outlined areas of consensus, and established a basis for future planning and design activities. Touhy-Crawford Business District, Lincolnwood, Illinois TPAP is currently working with the Village of Lincolnwood in preparing a "vision" for the Touhy-Crawford Business District. TPAP organized and conducted a "visioning _ session" with property owners, merchants, Village officials and nearby residents. This session involved a walking tour of the business district, a presentation and dis- cussion by the consulting team, and small group workshops which addressed the needs and potentials of the commercial area. Based on the results of the visioning session, TPAP prepared a "Vision Statement" which will provide overall focus and di- rection for physical design and redevelopment planning within the business district. Howard Street, Chicago and Evanston, Illinois TPAP is currently working with the City of Evanston and Chicago's DevCorp North in preparing a vision for the Howard Street commercial corridor. In addition to an in- tensive "visioning session", this assignment has involved working with several sub- committees from the two cities and preparing "Action Objectives" which supplement Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 29 the Vision Statement and provide more specific direction for implementation activi- - ties. The Vision Statement and Action Objectives address all aspects of the corridor, including: a) uses and activities, b) retention and redevelopment, c) access and cir- culation, d) parking, e) design and appearance, f) marketing and promotion, g) co- - operation and participation, and h) financing and implementation. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING '— Strategic Regional Arterials Project, Transportation/Land-Use Relationships; North- eastern Illinois Planning Commission. As part of the regional transportation plan for the Chicago metropolitan area, a 1,500-mile system of major arterial streets, called Strategic Regional Arterials (SRAs), has been proposed. These routes would provide intraregional travel serv- ices to supplement the freeways, expressways, and tollways. An important consid- eration of the SRA system is the land-use relationships for each route. The Illinois Department of Transportation is responsible for the SRA project. In order to address the land-use issues, the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) was given the assignment of preparing guidelines and policies. As part of NIPC activities, Barton-Aschman was selected to prepare land-use and transportation recommen- dations for three SRA routes: North Avenue (in the City of Chicago), IL 30 (south suburban area), and IL 59 (southwest suburban area). The Barton-Aschman team, including support from a planning subconsultant, con- - ` ducted intensive field reconnaissance for each route to define existing and potential future transportation and land-use characteristics. In addition to defining traffic char- acteristics, Barton-Aschman determined multimodal transportation opportunities, in- cluding commuter rail and rapid transit station access, community bus service, and bikeway and pedway systems. From this basis, recommendations were developed in the form of planning principles, policies, and guidelines. Some of these would be applicable to all SRA routes in general, while others would apply only to individual routes. The intent of the recommendations was to create a guide for all agencies affected by or affecting SRA routes. The recommendations focused on linking route function to traffic performance; managing trip generation by innovative mixtures, densities, and types of land-use; creating more connectivity between communities; facilitating the use of bicycle and pedestrian modes; and defining a corridor ap- proach that uses parallel street networks to serve local trip travel demand. Phase I Design Studies and Environmental Impact Statement, IL 53 Extension (FAP 342);Lake County, Illinois. Barton-Aschman was retained by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to prepare Phase I preliminary design and engineering and an Environmental Impact Statement for the IL 53 extension (FAP 342). This highway was proposed as a 25-mile, limited-access extension of IL 53 from the Lake-Cook County border north through central Lake County, where it was planned to connect with IL 120 and the Tri-State Tollway (1-94) near Gurnee, Illinois. The FAP 342 study was initiated in re- sponse to population and economic growth and increased travel demand projected by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, the Chicago-area regional plan- Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 30 ping agency. Transportation Master Plan;Frankfort, Illinois. The Village of Frankfort retained Barton-Aschman to update its Transportation Mas- ter Plan. Frankfort is located in a rapidly growing area of Will County. With the sig- nificant need to provide additional transportation infrastructure, the objectives of the plan were to (1) identify the existing deficiencies in the system, (2) identify what changes in the system would be needed to accommodate future growth, and (3) de- velop a balanced transportation system that would accommodate auto use and be sensitive to alternative modes of travel. The Plan also identified planning options that would ensure that adequate right-of-way, funding, and traffic capacity will be avail- _ able to accommodate future growth. The Plan also identified specific locations in the transportation system where improvements will be required or additional study will be necessary. In addition, Barton-Aschman developed access control, impact fee guidelines, and traffic control warrants for the Village. Transportation Master Plan; City of Highland Park, Illinois. Barton-Aschman was retained by the City of Highland Park to produce an updated street plan for the city. Highland Park's last formal street plan was adopted more than 30 years ago. The work plan began with project initiation, which included the definition of goals, objectives, and policies. The next tier of tasks involved inventory of resources and available information, the results of which were used to define the _ need for new data, primarily traffic counts. The data collected was used to analyze existing conditions and identify the need for additional traffic capacity, These results represent the "needs assessment", which is a specification for planning (i.e., to de- . fine what improvements will be needed to achieve the objectives). Following the needs assessment was the development and analysis of alternatives: options for capacity, operation, and management improvements to the street system. Planning results were evaluated and translated into a preliminary plan and implementation strategy to determine the priority and timing of projects to be undertaken. Transportation Plan;McHenry County, Illinois. In 1992, Barton-Aschman began working with McHenry County to update its long- range transportation plan to the year 2010. This multiyear effort started with an identification of planning issues. Meetings were held with representatives of munici- palities in the county, the County Transportation Committee, and the County Plan- ning Commission to discuss and identify key transportation issues. Other major ele- ments of the study included data collection; identification of goals, objectives, and plan assumptions; development and evaluation of transportation alternatives; devel- opment of a recommended plan; preparation of a countywide access ordinance; and development of a traffic impact model. Transportation alternatives were developed and evaluated, and a countywide traffic assignment was conducted by the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS). A draft county access ordinance was prepared and a traffic impact model was developed. This work was built on the original year 2000 transportation plan for McHenry County developed by Barton-Aschman in the early 1980s. Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 31 References e pride ourselves on our ability to deliver quality products in a timely man- ner. We believe that the best way to assess a consultant's past performance is by contact- -. ing past clients. A list of client references for related projects is presented below. We en- courage you to contact any or all of these references. Comprehensive Planning(TPAP): Mr. Mike Kelly, City Manager City of Oakwood 30 Park Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45419 937-298-0600 Mr. James Webb, Community Development Director Village of Oak Lawn 9446 South Raymond Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60643 708-499-7821 Mr. John Paige, Director of Planning Services NIPC — ` 222 South Riverside Plaza 18th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 312-454-0400 _ Neighborhood Planning(TPAP): Mr. Don Thomas, City Planner City of Hammond Dept. Of Planning 649 Conkey Street Hammond, IL 43234 219-853-6397 Commercial Area Planning(TPAP): Mr. Josh Andrew, Director of Development City of West Lafayette 609 West Navajo Street West Lafayette, IL 47906 317-497-3689 Industrial Area Planning(TPAP): Mr. Tony Hernandez, Deputy Director Greater North Pulaski Development Corporation 4054 West North Avenue Chicago, IL 60639 773-384-7074 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 32 Visioning(TPAP): Ms. Lisa Lyon, Neighborhood Planner City of Evanston 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 847-866-2928 Redevelopment Projects(TPAP): Mr. Richard Untch, Director of Community Development The Village of Lincolnshire One Olde Half Day Road Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847-883-8608 Transportation Planning(BM): IL 53/FAP 342: Peter Harmet Project Studies, Bureau of Programming Illinois Department of Transportation, District 1 201 West Center Court Schaumburg, Illinois 60196-1096 (847) 705-4478 NIPC SRA: — Elisa Hockwater �' Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission 222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1800 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 454-0400 Frankfort: Howard E. Sloan, Director of Engineering Village of Frankfort 432 West Nebraska Street Frankfort, Illinois 60423 (815) 469-2177 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 33 Supporting Information This section provides additional information on the two firms which comprise our Project Team and more detailed resumes of the professional staff which will be assigned to the Morton Grove assignment. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 34 L� L 11U Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen ; I • Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne is a professional consulting firm offering a full range of planning, design, urban revitalization, and development management services to both public and private clients. The firm is com- mitted to an action- oriented approach to solving community and public policy problems, with strong emphasis on program implementation. The principals of TPAP have broad technical backgrounds in a wide variety of disciplines, and together offer over 100 years of public and private experience. All were either officers, principal associates or senior consultants in a large national consulting practice before estab- lishing the new firm. They have managed and directed a wide range of planning and development projects, and are highly familiar with the business and political aspects of the process as well as its physical, social, and economic implications. The principals also have executive experience in the management of complex multi - disciplinary programs, and TPAP often collaborates with other firms on certain assignments. The principals have devel- oped close working relationships with a number of highly talented specialists, and the firm can field creative project teams specifically tailored to particular assignments. In addition to the team approach to urban problems, several other basic concepts guide all work undertaken by the firm. TPAP is committed to personalized consulting service. It promotes close working relationships between client and consultant. At least one of the principals participates in and completely supervises each project. The firm is dedicated to the concept of public involvement in planning processes, and incorporates vigorous participation programs into most of its studies. Several of the principals have been forerunners in refining and applying innovative techniques for development man- agement and program financing, and the firm insists upon strong im- plementation elements in all assignments. L TP�� Representative Assignments DOWNTOWN PLANS COMPREHENSIVE PLANS CORRIDOR STUDIES AND PLANS Fort Collins, Colorado Carson, California 127th Street and Ashland, Calumet Park, Illinois Bloomington, Illinois Santa Rosa, California Howard Street, Chicago, Illinois Blue Island, Illinois Barrington, Illinois 26th Street, Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Blue Island, Illinois 63rd Street, Englewood Neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois (various assignments) Calumet Park, Illinois 63rd Street, Woodlawn Neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois Elgin, Illinois Crestwood, Illinois 79th Street, Chicago, Illinois Galena, Illinois Elmhurst, Illinois Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Illinois Mount Prospect, Blinois Glen Ellyn, Illinois Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Illinois Oak Lawn, Illinois Hazel Crest, Illinois Northbrook, Illinois Plainfield, Blinois Morton Grove, Illinois Northwest Municipal Conference Corridor Study Rockford, Illinois North Aurora, Illinois Route 83, Willowbrook, Illinois Schaumburg, Illinois Orland Park, Illinois Saint Louis Park, Minnesota Skokie, Illinois Plainfield, Illinois Sauk Trail Road, Richton Park, Mituresota Anderson, Indiana Riverdale, Illinois Concord Street, South St. Paul, Minnesota Columbus, Indiana Rosemont, Illinois Gateway Corridor, Lincoln, Nebraska Fort Wayne, Indiana South Rolland, Illinois Williamson Street, Madison, Wisconsin Hammond, Indiana Summit,Blimus West Lafayette, Indiana Dubuque, Iowa Willowbrook, Illinois Willow Springs, Illinois CORPORATE & SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS Iowa City, Iowa West Lafayette, Indiana American National Can, Inc. Kansas City, Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Bork Nursery, Ongara, Illinois Salina, Kansas Lenexa, Kansas Chemical Waste Management of Indiana Topeka, Kansas Salina, Kansas Chicago Commercial Land -Use Study Frankfort, Kentucky Hallam, Nebraska Chicago Economic Development Commission: Buchanan, Michigan Panama, Nebraska Industrial Park Planning Project Hancock, Michigan Oakwood, Ohio - Northwest Center for Industry Kalamazoo, Michigan Howard, Wisconsin - Stockyards Muskegon, Michigan Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin - Wisconsin Steel Niles, Michigan - Industrial Land -Use Survey Pontiac, Michigan Chicago O'Hare International Airport St. Joseph, Michigan COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Aviation Facilities Planning South Haven, Michigan Beecher, Illinois - Non - Aviation, On- Airport Development Analysis Mankato, Minnesota Bridgeview, Illinois Chicago Waterway Study Moorhead, Minnesota Calumet City, Illinois - Chicago River: Implementation Framework Study Rochester, Minnesota Calumet Park, Illinois Civic Center Authority of Cook County South St. Paul, Minnesota Carson, California -Mixed -Use Development Feasibility Study Willmar, Minnesota Chicago Ridge, Illinois Ford Motor Land, Inc. Gering, Nebraska Cook County, Illinois Hillside, Illinois Lincoln, Nebraska - Property Acquisition Manual - Market Studies Syracuse, New York - Relocation Manual National Music Foundation, Inc. Greensboro, North Carolina Hickory Hills, Illinois Premark, International Cincinnati, Ohio LaGrange, Illinois Soo Line Railroad Huron, Ohio Park Forest, Illinois - Shoreham Yard (Minneapolis) Sandusky, Ohio Riverdale, Illinois - Metro -West (Minneapolis) Toledo, Ohio Summit, Illinois - Bensenville, Illinois Bethany, Oklahoma Thornton, Illinois - Schiller Park, Elmois Tulsa, Oklahoma Worth, Illinois Tribune Company Ede, Pennsylvania Sandusky, Ohio Upper Illinois Valley Association Sioux Falls, South Dakota - Industrial Reuse Study Abilene, Texas Appleton, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDIES Sheboygan, Wisconsin Over 30 municipalities in Illinois Stevens Point, Wisconsin Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Wausau, Wisconsin fl [, Representative Assignments V URBAN DESIGN STUDIES Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Old Schaumburg Centre, Schaumburg, Illinois Urban Design Plan, West Lafayette, Illinois Chicago Waterway Study, Chicago, Illinois Third Avenue Design Study, Sturgeon Bay, WI Stockyards Mall, Chicago, Illinois West Side Neighborhood Design, Summit, Illinois Old Western Avenue, Blue Island, Illinois South Chicago Savings Bank, Chicago, Illinois Neighborhood Park Design, Calumet Park, IL Mobile Hone Prototype Study Urban Design Manual, Fort Wayne, Indiana Navy Pier Design Guidelines, Chicago, Illinois Downtown Urban Design Plans -over 50 communities throughout the U.S. MARKET AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Department Store Reuse Study, River Forest, IL Congregate Cam Facility Study, Limestone Township, IL Town Center Plan Study, St. Louis Park, MN Highest and Best Use Study, Glenview, IL Retail and Office Study, Cook County, IL Internationale Centre Study, Woodridge, IL Industrial Reuse Study, Upper Illinois Valley Association Mixed -Use Feasibility Study, Cook County, IL FISCAL IMPACT STUDIES School District Tax Cap Impact, Fox River Grove, IL Retail Redevelopment Study, Broadview, IL Industrial Faciltiy Study, Willow Springs, IL Downtown Redevelopment Study, Fort Wayne, IN Residential Subdivision vs. Industrial Park Study, Streamwood, IL Mixed -Use High Rise Fiscal Impact Study, Chicago, IL PROJECT FINANCING Martin County, Florida Arlington Heights, Illinois Barrington, Illinois Berwyn, Illinois Bedford Park, Illinois (2) Bridgeview, Illinois Broadview, Illinois Calumet Park, Illinois Chicago, Illinois -North Loop -Noah Branch - Howard /Paulin -95th & Stony Island - Greater State Street - Central Station PROJECT FINANCING Cont - Stockyards -NCI Industrial Park -1 lth/Calumet Expressway Chicago Ridge, Illinois (2) Crestwood, Illinois Crete, Illinois Dixon, Illinois Dolton, Illinois Evanston, Illinois Flossmoor, Illinois Fox Lake, Illinois Franklin Park, Illinois (4) Hanover Park, Illinois (2) Highland Park, Illinois Hillside, Illinois Homewood, Illinois Huntley, Illinois Lemont, Illinois Lansing, Illinois Lombard, Illinois Machesney Park, Illinois Maywood, Illinois Mount Prospect, Illinois Oak Lawn, Illinois Palos Heights, Illinois (2) Park Forest, Illinois Prospect Heights, Illinois Richton Park, Illinois Riverdale, Illinois Romeoville, Illinois Roselle, Illinois Rosemont, Illinois (3) Schaumburg, Illinois Streamwood, Illinois Thornton, Illinois (2) Waukegan Illinois Wheeling, Illinois Willowbrook, Illinois Woodridge, Illinois Fort Wayne, Indiana Des Moines, Iowa Hutchinson, Kansas Manhattan Kansas Topeka, Kansas (2) South St. Paul, Minnesota Gering, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska (4) Scotts Bluff, Nebraska Albuquerque, New Mexico Cincinnati, Ohio Abilene,'fexas Bellaire, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas Lubbock,Texas Wausau, Wisconsin NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS San Jose, California Bloomington, Blinois Chicago, Illinois - Cal -0gde r - Kenwood- Oakland -North Lawndale - Pilsen -South Chicago - Woodlawn LaGrange, Illinois Rock Island, Illinois Rockford, Illinois Anderson, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Burlington, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Frankton, Kentucky Kalamawo, Michigan Monroe, Michigan Mankato, Minnesota South St. Paul, Minnesota Willmar, Minnesota Lincoln, Nebraska - Malone - Radial Williston, North Dakota Cincinnati, Olio Sandusky, Ohio Steubenville, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Richmond, Virginia - Oregon Hill - Bainbridge - Jackson Ward Beloit, Wisconsin Kenosha, Wisconsin - Columbus Park - Washington Park -Wilson Heights Madison, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Avenues West - Historic Third Ward Stevens Point, Wisconsin J I 1 G Comprehensive Planning fj f ; J Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne has extensive experience in all aspects of comprehensive planning, including data collection and analysis, citizen participation, goals and objectives for- mulation, preparation and testing of growth alternatives, special area plan- ning and design, and program man- agement and implementation. Prin- cipals of the firm have managed and directed comprehensive planning programs in over twenty communi- ties throughout the country. Selected comprehensive planning assignments are listed below: Oakwood, Ohio. TPAP is pres- ently completing a new Comprehen- sive Plan for Oakwood, Ohio, a ma- ture community located adjacent to and south of the City of Dayton. Oakwood is a distinctive and prestig- ious community consisting of several high quality residential neighborhoods, a number of very large estates, and a small but highly active business area. Oakwood is also characterized by a distinctive natural environment, with rolling topography, bluffs and ravines, and heavily forested areas. In addi- tion to the preparation of long -range recommendations for land -use, trans- portation and community facilities, the Oakwood Comprehensive Plan has also included several specialized study elements, including: (1) the preparation of a mixed -use planned development concept for a large va- cant land area adjacent to the head- quarters of National Cash Register Corporation; (2) the formulation of new programs and services for elderly residents and young children, as well as a program for more active munici- pal involvement in recreational serv- ices; (3) the development of design controls and policies regarding the future subdivision of large estates; (4) the refinement of a very active municipal housing code enforcement program; and (5) the comprehensive revision of existing zoning, subdivi- sion, and other development control ordinances. Glen Ellyn, Illinois. TPAP re- cently completed a Comprehensive Plan Update for the Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The Village's previous Comprehensive Plan was prepared in 1971, and was in need of revision to reflect changing times and conditions. Glen Ellyn is an established, high - quality suburban community located in DuPage County, approximately 25 miles due west of downtown Chicago. Glen Ellyn is primarily a low- density, single- family residential community, with a well established reputation as a high - quality living environment. Existing residential areas range from older, mature neighborhoods in the central portion of the community to newly developed subdivisions in the southern part of the Village's plan- ning jurisdiction. Most office and commercial development, as well as multi - family residential development, is concentrated within and around the historic downtown, along and near the Roosevelt Road corridor, and in several other smaller locations. Glen Ellyn also contains a large amount of land devoted to parks, forest pre- serves, and open space areas, and numerous public and institutional buildings, all of which add signifi- cantly to the Village's special image and character. The program for updating the Com- prehensive Plan has entailed a three - phase study process. The first phase entailed the analysis of existing con- ditions and the identification of key problems and issues. The second phase involved the formulation of overall goals and objectives and the prepara- tion of preliminary land -use recom- mendations. During the third phase, planning recommendations were fi- nalized and the Comprehensive Plan Report was prepared. The final plan promotes a balanced and orderly future development pat- tern which should enhance the local living environment and the Village's special image and character. It estab- lishes an overall framework for coor- dinating both public and private de- velopment. It provides guidelines by which the Plan Commission and Vil- lage Board can review and evaluate individual development and propos- als. It provides a guide for public investments and can help ensure that local public dollars are spent wisely for community facilities and services. It clarifies long -range Village poli- cies so that individual property own- ers and developers can prepare and coordinate their own development plans. Finally, the updated Compre- hensive Plan is further evidence of the Village's commitment to plan- ning for its future on a continuing basis. N Comprehensive Planning OAKWOOD cd,naw�v.E w.�n nµ aoawod a;o Comprehensive Plan Oakwood, Ohio TPAP is preparing a detailed Devel- opment Control Code for Glen El- lyn, designed to implement the Com- prehensive Plan. It includes revision of the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and a range of other codes and ordinances. Elmhurst, Illinois. TPAP was re- tained by the City of Elmhurst to prepare a new Comprehensive Plan for this mature Chicago suburb of 45,000 and then to revise the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Code and Building Code. The effort involved extensive community contact through workshops, public meetings and di- rect involvement with the Elmhurst City Council (14 Aldermen) and the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission. The schedule for the total work effort, originally set through contract for 20 months, has been revised, with a new target set for the end of 14 months. This effort has been underway since October, 1987, and is currently in the conceptual plan stage, where alternative planning concepts are described, tested, ranked and selected for inclusion in the final draft comprehensive plan. Plainfield, Illinois. TPAP was recently retained by the Village of Plainfield, Illinois, to guide the prepa- ration of a comprehensive plan and a special planning study of the down- town area. Once a rural market cen- ter, Plainfield is being drawn quickly into the Chicago metropolitan area by rapid growth characteristic of newer suburb. A major emphasis of the comprehensive plan consists of evalu- ating alternative growth patterns, i.e., linear on infill, and the public costs of each. A critical challenge facing the community is how to retain the his- toric character of the old town center while accommodating new demands for facilities and services triggered by major growth. Morton Grove, Illinois. TPAP completed a Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Program for Morton Grove, a community of approximately 30,000 persons located 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The program included two key components: (1) a long -range plan for guiding overall village develop- ment and (2) short -range action plans for implementing specific high -pri- ority projects and programs within individual neighborhoods. In addition to long -and short -range planning components, a development program was prepared to assist the village in guiding and coordinating the full range of improvement ac- ions. Lenexa, Kansas. TPAP recently began preparing a new Comprehen- sive Plan for Lenexa, Kansas, a com- munity of approximately 35,000 lo- cated in the Kansas City suburban area. Becuase of its strategic location with respect to the regional highway system, Lenexa is experiencing rapid and dramatic growth and develoli= ment, and its population has increased over six -fold since 1970. Lenexa hat 1- G-E L I I is Ed iu Comprehensive Planning Comprehensive Plan Morton Grove, Illinois just annexed approximately 7,000 acres of predominantly vacant land which is programmed for development over the next 15 to 20 years. In addition to being one of the region's most attrac- tive and desirable new residential communities, Lenexa has also become the site of Kansas City's largest con- centration of industrial /office park development. The new Comprehensive Plan will entail several specialized components: (a) an improvement program for the older portion of the City, located along the historic Santa Fe trail; (b) a growth management program for undevel- oped areas; (c) special sector plans for future high - intensity development areas; and (d) design guidelines for ensuring high - quality new residen- tial, commercial and industrial /office development. Hazel Crest, Illinois. TPAP Prin- cipals prepared a Comprehensive Plan for Hazel Crest, Illinois, a commu- nity of approximately 12,000 persons located in the south suburban portion of metropolitan Chicago. Hazel Crest was experiencing a num- ber of problems and concerns. Its older neighborhoods were begin- ning the deteriorate and decline. The Village was having difficulty in at- tracting new office and industrial development, although new residen- tial growthwas progressing at a rapid pace. Local residents were beginning to demand a more sophisticated system of community facilities and services. Irregular village bounda- ries, multiple public service districts, strong individual neighborhood units, =: a a� ., 1 - I t A TT iid1F i1 is T1 h vg s j . LAND -USE PLAN ' L VIL AO OFMORiin GIVE, H �= ,I Comprehensive Plan Morton Grove, Illinois just annexed approximately 7,000 acres of predominantly vacant land which is programmed for development over the next 15 to 20 years. In addition to being one of the region's most attrac- tive and desirable new residential communities, Lenexa has also become the site of Kansas City's largest con- centration of industrial /office park development. The new Comprehensive Plan will entail several specialized components: (a) an improvement program for the older portion of the City, located along the historic Santa Fe trail; (b) a growth management program for undevel- oped areas; (c) special sector plans for future high - intensity development areas; and (d) design guidelines for ensuring high - quality new residen- tial, commercial and industrial /office development. Hazel Crest, Illinois. TPAP Prin- cipals prepared a Comprehensive Plan for Hazel Crest, Illinois, a commu- nity of approximately 12,000 persons located in the south suburban portion of metropolitan Chicago. Hazel Crest was experiencing a num- ber of problems and concerns. Its older neighborhoods were begin- ning the deteriorate and decline. The Village was having difficulty in at- tracting new office and industrial development, although new residen- tial growthwas progressing at a rapid pace. Local residents were beginning to demand a more sophisticated system of community facilities and services. Irregular village bounda- ries, multiple public service districts, strong individual neighborhood units, WR - I t TT ..t. T1 h vg ::. j . H �= L © ®...__ _ 12 Flyum 3 ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS LT '"" - 'VILLFG6 OF MORON GflWE, ILLINO6 - 1" - - I £ r Comprehensive Plan Morton Grove, Illinois just annexed approximately 7,000 acres of predominantly vacant land which is programmed for development over the next 15 to 20 years. In addition to being one of the region's most attrac- tive and desirable new residential communities, Lenexa has also become the site of Kansas City's largest con- centration of industrial /office park development. The new Comprehensive Plan will entail several specialized components: (a) an improvement program for the older portion of the City, located along the historic Santa Fe trail; (b) a growth management program for undevel- oped areas; (c) special sector plans for future high - intensity development areas; and (d) design guidelines for ensuring high - quality new residen- tial, commercial and industrial /office development. Hazel Crest, Illinois. TPAP Prin- cipals prepared a Comprehensive Plan for Hazel Crest, Illinois, a commu- nity of approximately 12,000 persons located in the south suburban portion of metropolitan Chicago. Hazel Crest was experiencing a num- ber of problems and concerns. Its older neighborhoods were begin- ning the deteriorate and decline. The Village was having difficulty in at- tracting new office and industrial development, although new residen- tial growthwas progressing at a rapid pace. Local residents were beginning to demand a more sophisticated system of community facilities and services. Irregular village bounda- ries, multiple public service districts, strong individual neighborhood units, Comprehensive Planning M . Comprehensive Plan Willowbrook, Illinois and several major physical barriers inhibited a strong sense of commu- nity pride or identity. The Compre- hensive Planning Program addressed these issues and concerns. The Plan produced detailed recommendations for land -use, growth and expansion, transportation, community facilities, and economic development. The Plan also included special sector area plans for a new Village Center, including new commercial development, offices, residential development, and public facilities, as well as a new community parkand open space area incorporat- ing several of the Village's environ- mentally sensitive areas. Crete, Illinois. TPAP prepared a Comprehensive Plan for Crete, Illi- nois,a community of approximately 6,000 persons in the far southwestern portion of the Chicago Metropolitan area. This was Crete's first effort in comprehensive planning. For the first time, a wide range of data and materi- als on local eonditionswas assembled and recorded. The process encour- aged local residents to consider the future of their community more di- rectly and actively discuss future op- tions and alternatives. It resulted in a plan for future growth and develop- ment which represents local consen- sus. The plan promoted a balanced and orderly future growth pattern which would strengthen and enhance the local living environment. It es- tablished an overall framework for coordinating both public and private development. It provided a basis for the detailed review process which was then used to refine and update the village zoning and subdivision regu- lations. It established guidelines by which the Plan Commission and Vil- lage Board could review and evaluate individual development proposals. It provided a guide for public invest- ments and helped ensure that local public dollars are spent wisely for community facilities and services. It clarified long -range village policies so that individual property owners and developers could prepare and coordinate their own development plans. Orland Park, Illinois. TPAP worked with the Village of Orland Park in updating its Comprehensive Plan. The Village, located in south- west Cook had been growing at an exceptional rate, emerging as one of the most dynamic areas in metropoli- tan Chicago. In terms of population, the Village has grown from 3,500 to over 20,000 people in little more than a decade. The Village was also grow- ing geographically, with new land an- nexations continuing to occur in out- lying areas. The character of the Village was alsobeginning to changeas more land was developed, and as commer- cial, industrial and multi- family resi- dential uses account for higher per- centages of new development than in the past. I III ( �t �J H �I Comprehensive Planning R a -.� Comprehensive Plan Glen Ellyn, Illinois Mount Prospect, Illinois. in 1980, TPAP was retained by the Vil- lage of Mount Prospect to provide technical and professional assistance in updating the Village's Compre- hensive Plan. Mount Prospect was fast approaching maximum develop- ment. From 1950 to 1980, the Village grew from a small residential com- munity of approximately 4,000 in a somewhat rural setting, to an estab- lished and diversified community with an estimated population of 54,000 in an urban environment. The planning process was character- ized by a dual focus: the need for a long- range plan for guiding overall village development, and the need to identify specific projects and pro- grams which could be accomplished within the first five years following adoption of the updated plan. A 23- member Community Planning Com- mission was established to work with TPAP and to provide local input throughout all phases of the planning process. This process began with neighborhood workshops, and a community questionnaire distributed to all households in the Village solic- iting opinions on a wide range of planning and development issues. These initial steps were followed by background studies, identification of needs and opportunities, development of community goals and objectives, preparation and evaluation of alter- native concept plans and strategies, and preparation and review of the final comprehensive plan for the Vil- lage. The recommended Compre- hensive Plan was adopted by the Vil- lage Board in 1981. Willowbrook, Illinois. In July of 1983, the Village of Willowbrook, with the assistance of Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc., Metro Transportation Group, Inc., and Frank Novotny and Associates, Inc., completed a study of the southeast quadrant of the Vil- lage. This industrial area study was officially adopted as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of 1979. The report provided a detailed analy- sis of the industrial district and sur- rounding development within the southeast quadrant, and recommended specific standards and guidelines pertaining to both existing and future development. Although a plat[ for the southeast quadrant of the Village was a pressing and immediate need, an updated plan for guiding develop- ment of other vacant areas along Route 83, a regional arterial corridor, and vacant areas adjacent to existing de- velopment was recognized as needed by Village to extend the planning program to include all areas within the jurisdiction of the Village. An updated Comprehensive Plan for Willowbrook, similar in format and incorporating the plan for the south- east quadrant was adopted by the Village in 1984. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. In recent years, Door County has expe- rienced continued development pres- sure on its shoreline. This has oc- curred most obviously in Sturgeon Bay, where residential and industrial expansion has consumed a major share of shoreline properties. Mostsignifi- cantly, the increased use of the shore- Comprehensive Planning line for a wide variety of often dispa- rate uses has increased friction among uses and has led to policy questions regarding the ultimate use of the shoreline. The City of Sturgeon Bay engaged TPAP to update the com- munity master plan with particular emphasis upon the coastal area. The study helped determine the growth directions for the coastal area and those policies which should govern the nature and character of its devel- opment. This plan has a strong em- phasis on the preservation and pro- tection of environmental resources, environmentally sensitive areas, and historic features and facilities. Q Santa Rosa, California. TPAP principals participated in the prepa- ration of a housing action plan for the City of Santa Rosa. The assign- ment brought together businessmen, citizens' groups, policymakers, resi- dents, and local staff into an interac- tive planning and evaluation process. Together they identified needs and issues, evaluated alternatives, estab- lished priorities, and agreed on a recommended course of action. This effort facilitated the preparation of a meaningful Housing Assistance Plan as a part of the city's community de- velopment program and provided a basis for preparing a revised housing element to its comprehensive plan as required by state law. GGALSAND I RE 1111, .A -. PR GRAM WORK SEQUENCE DIAGRAM COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Other Projects. TpAp princi- pals have also assumed lead responsi- bilities in the preparation of com- prehensive plans in the following communities: Blue Island, Illinois Hazel Crest, Illinois Riverdale, Illinois Hallam, Nebraska Calumet Park, Illinois Howard, Wisconsin Summit, Illinois Panama, Nebraska Auburn, New York Willoughby, Ohio Cayuga County, New York Painesville, Ohio Anne Arundel County, Maryland Mansfield, Ohio Syracuse, New York North Aurora, Illinois Rosemont, Illinois FMA r, —f f i t I Tf AID Downtown Planning i !4 Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. brings proven success in planning for the development and redevelopment of major central city areas and of prof- itable public - private joint ventures. Major assignments directed by prin- cipals from TPAP include: Central Area Plan, City of Chi- cago (1969) North Loop Redevelopment Plan, Downtown Chicago (1984) Comprehensive Plan and Revi- talization Study, North Lawndale Community (4.5 square miles of City of Chicago) Revitalization Plan for the 63rd Street Corridor, Chicago Revitalization Plan for the Engle- wood Corridor, Chicago Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Toledo, Ohio Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Cincinnati, Ohio Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Tulsa, Oklahoma Comprehensive Plan and Devel- opment Strategy, Topeka, Kan- sas Comprehensive Plan and Devel- opment Strategy, Lincoln, Ne- braska Downtown and Bay Front Rede- velopment Project Plan, Corpus Christi, Texas Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Muskegon, Michigan Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Mankato, Minnesota Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Wausau, Wisconsin Comprehensive Plan and Devel- opment Strategy, Fort Wayne, In- diana Downtown Development Plan, Al- buquerque, New Mexico Comprehensive Plan and Devel- opment Strategy, Abilene, Texas The principals of TPAP have been involved in the preparation of com- prehensive downtown plans and de- velopment strategies in over 100 cit- ies across the country, working both with private and public clients. The assignments have ranged from initial concept planning through the func- tional design, project planning, de- velopment management, negotiations and implementation stages in cities of all sizes. This includes assignments in larger cities such as Cincinnati, Tulsa, Toledo and Chicago, and in smaller cities such as Salina, Kansas; Muskegon, Michigan; and Wausau, Wisconsin. Representative recent assignments include: Lincoln, Nebraska. TPAP was retained by the City of Lincoln to update the Lincoln Center Plan, a program and strategy for strengthen- ing and improving the City's down- town. The principals of TPAP had been instrumental in developing the original 1974 Lincoln Center Plan, an award - winning planning and design effort that received national recogni- tion. The Lincoln Center Plan Up- date consisted of a three -phase study process which addressed existing problems and potentials, alternatives for improvement and development, and strategies for implementation and program management. Throughout the process, the consulting team worked closely with City staff and representatives of the downtown busi- ness community. Final planning recommendations in- cluded (1) an overall Downtown Development Plan which included long -range recommendations for land- use and development, traffic circula- tion, parking and urban design; (2) a Skywalk System Plan which presented guidelines and recommendations for the second -level pedestrian system in the downtown, including expansion, design, operation and maintenance; and (3) project plan recommenda- tions for major new in -town retail de- velopment, new office construction and new urban housing. The Plan Update also included a management plan for implementing downtown projects and improvements. A key recommendation of the Plan Update was development of a major new retail center to be integrated into the existing downtown fabric, linking together existing retailers, office and governmental facilities, a new performing arts center and the University of Nebraska. A developer has been selected for this project and the City is moving toward implemen- tation. 0 is Downtown Planning and Development _ Development Plan Downtown Uncoln, Nebraska Skokie, Illinois TPAP was engaged by the Village of Skokie to complete a market analysis of its downtown and identify redevelopment potentials. Skokie is a mature, upscale commu- nity, manifesting many of the charac- teristics of other communities in metropolitan areas throughout the country. It has a declining or no- growth population base, minimal increase in households, growth in the percentage share of population over 65 years in age, and a decreasing per- centage share of children under 17 years. Also, like many other commu- nities, the retail function of its down- town is declining because of the number of regional and community shopping centers located nearby. The study consisted of analyzing demographic and socioeconomic trends; office, retail, and residential real estate market trends; traffic cir- culation; pedestrian facilities; and urban design. In addition, Merchant and Resident Surveys were admini- stered to gain additional understand- ing of downtown Skokie from those who work there as well as from those who live in the community and mayor may not use the downtown. Recommendations were made for projects that would improve building facades; signage; lighting; traffic flow; parking; and pedestrian facilities and amenities, such as a plaza, beaches, bicycle racks, and drinking fountains. In addition, one key site was identi- fied for potential redevelopment and two concepts for a mixed -use retail/ office building were developed and drawn. I -IC) Downtown , Development � �;J The Courtyards Mixed -Use Project 1 I \J Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana J Abilene, Texas. TPAP was en- gaged by the City of Abilene to pre- pare a comprehensive plan and de- velopment strategy for revitalizing the downtown area of the city. This in- cluded the preparation of a functional land -use, circulation, parking and ur- ban design concept for guiding future development in the area and a spe- cific action plan and strategy for im- plementation. One product of this study was a reinvestment zone plan prepared pursuant to Texas tax incre- ment financing legislation. This plan described proposed public works and improvements, an eco nomic feasibil- ity study, a detailed list of estimated project costs, a description of the methods of financing all project costs, and the estimated range of tax incre- ment revenues. The plan and devel- opment strategy were prepared in phases over the period of a year and an interactive basis involving the Mayor, City Council, City staff, and the Tax Increment Financing Board, an organization of public officials, businessman, property owners, and community residents. Agreement was reached on an action plan comprised of 22 projects estimated to cost ap- proximately $25 million. Albuquerque, New Mexico. TPAP has been assisting the City of Albuquerque in preparing a develop- ment plan and strategy for the down- town area. This work included organ- izing the local staff and preparing a work program to guide local staff preparation of the plan. Atkeyjunc- tures in the planning process, TPAP was called in to review progress and to participate in public workshops and presentations of the plan ele- Downtown Planning and Development Development Plan Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana meats. TPAP's services also included special design and feasibility studies related to expanding the City's con- vention center and hotel functions in the northeast quadrant of the down- town area. TPAP was involved in directing a staff /consulting team to evaluate alternative sites for the con- vention center expansion and a pro- posed hotel -mixed use project. This work included preparation of site se- lection criteria, evaluation of alter- native sites, justification for recom- mended sites, preparation of a rede- velopment plan for a portion of the downtown area, and establishing a basic land -use and urban design frame - work for the proposed new develop- ment. )Fort Wayne, Indiana. TPAPwas retained by the City of Fort Wayne to prepare a downtown comprehensive plan and development strategy. Workingwith the City and the Down- town Project Management Board, TPAP reviewed existing studies and conducted its own analyses to estab- lish the planning framework for im- provements in land -use, urban de- sign, public improvements, traffic circulation and parking. The Down- town Concept Plan included short - and long -range recommendations for land -use, and development An Urban Design Manual was prepared which described and illustrated urban de- sign principles to be applied in down- town Fort Wayne. The Design Man- ual supplemented the concept plan which presented recommendations for second -level pedestrian walks, attrac tive entrances into the downtown, stronger pedestrian links, improved streetscapes, and other design ele- 1f k� 1I_I I Ll O Downtown Planning and Development ! Downtown Principles & Standards t_t 0 Greensboro, North Carolina ments. Needed public improvements were also identified, including street, sidewalkand sewer improvements. A review of downtown traffic circula- tion and parking led to recommenda- tions to improve signage, approach routes, the location of parking facili- ties by type of parking, and the overall traffic circulation in the downtown. A market overview was also conducted which identified the market potential in the downtown for retail space, com- mercial services, office space, hotel space, and multi - family housing. Together these elements of the plan- ning framework formed the basis for the Concept Plan which is used to guide downtown project decisions. Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The City of Ft. Wayne again retained TPAP to undertake a downtown redevelopment study, with a primary focus on its southwest quadrant. The project consisted of the analyses of demo- graphic and economic trends in Fort Wayne as well as an evaluation of the office/commercial and residential real estate market trends and the poten- tial to capture new development in the downtown. Taken into consid- eration were the proposed expansion needs of a major insurance firm whose worldwide headquarters are located inthedowntown. Thisstudyentailed close cooperation between City and County staff, business persons, civic leaders, representatives of the insur- ance company, and the consulting team. Based upon the above analyses, rec- ommendations for new office and residential uses were made. These were accompanied by an inventory of applicable local, state and Federal assistance programs that could possi- bly provide additional means of fi- nancing the new construction. In addition, a redevelopment plan was prepared which showed new and re- habilitated single and multi - family residences and an office campus. A concept plan for the office area was also drawn. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Stur- geon Bay is a community of approxi- mately 12,000 people in central Door County. Downtown Sturgeon Bay has traditionally been the retail and service center for the region. How- ever, a new bridge and bypass route were recently constructed which di- vert through - traffic away from the downtown. TPAP was contracted to develop a program for strengthening and consolidating the downtown's role and function within the area. The study initially surveyed conditions existing in the downtown, the area's market potential, and possible devel- opment opportunities. Utilizing in- tense local participation, three alter- native concept plans for the down- town were reviewed and evaluated, and a final plan for the area was adopted which reflected strong support on the part of the community. The plan attempted to capitalize on the down- town's central location, high accessi- bility, strong existing retail base, and rt r Design Scheme, New Mixed -Use Development Project Downtown Topeka, Kansas unique tourist appeal. Follow -up actions have included a special design study of the primary shopping street and promotion of high - priority proj- ect actions, most notably a newwater- front motel and related commercial development. Columbus, Indiana. working with a special committee of local merchants, businessmen, public staff and elected officials, TPAP formulated and evalu- ated a series of alternative retail de- velopment concepts for downtown Columbus, Indiana. 'fhe study was initiated to determine how a new department store might be designed and located within an existing down- town environment that includes a num- ber of individual buildings with archi- tectural and historical significance. The retail concepts attempted to re- inforce and strengthen the existing downtown area while providing for new development opportunities. The concepts compared and evaluated po- tential sites for new department stores, retail shops, off - street parking facili- ties, traffic circulation modifications, and new pedestrian facilities. Topeka, Kansas. TPAP was en- gaged by the City of Topeka and the Capitol City Redevelopment Agency to prepare a comprehensive plan and development strategy for the down- town area. This plan established the functional land -use, transportation, parking and urban design systems for the area and tested the physical de- sign, financial and economic feasibil- ity of specific development projects. V l rl 1` 1 U�J Downtown Planning and Development U b F D SOU. if R ( � ..... Field Reconnaissance Downtown Jackson, Mississippi This led to the development of a new 450,000 square foot headquarters office building for the Santa Fe Railroad, for which TPAP prepared the com- prehensive feasibility analysis and re- development plan. TPAP also estab- lished the physical and financial para- meters for the development of an enclosed retail galleria of approxi- mately 350,000 square feet to be inte- grated into the existing retail core area a block away from the State Capitol. A developer for this project was selected with TPAP's assistance. TPAP assisted the City in final finan- cial planning and negotiations with the developer. This project was ter- minated when a suburban shopping mall secured a zoning extension. Elgin, Illinois. A downtown revi- talization plan has been completed for the City of Elgin and the Central Elgin Corporation. This plan pro- vides for a new retail /service area in the core of the downtown, sized to realistically adapt these functions to Elgin's market circumstances, viz. the activation of the new Spring Hill regional shopping mall north of the city. In addition to the retail /service core plan, TPAP has developed a plan for a 24 -acre office/research park ad- joining the core area on the south, and a 19 -acre multi - family housing development plan adjoining the core area to the southeast. Muskegon, Michigan. A TPAP principal served as Project Director ofa downtown revitalization project which included preparation of a rede- velopment plan and strategy. Mus- kegon's central area project encom- passed over 16 blocks in the heart of the city. The project led to the devel- opment of a unique, enclosed regional shopping mall that incorporated two new department stores into an exist- ing built -up environment. The proj- ect was built by a local development corporation. Over 60 percent of the ground floor space on the mall is com- prised of former existing buildings. Sears and Steketee's are the two new major anchor stores. The a rea is com- plemented with public buildings (in- cluding a new city hall), supportive retail and service uses, structure and surface parking, institutional uses. TPAP principals also handled grant requests and federal financing of land acquisitions and public improvement costs. Princeton, Illinois. TPAP pre- pared an improvement plan for down- town Princeton, a small, historic and highly vigorous retail area in north central Illinois. The study included a documentation of existing conditions, a review of plan and project alterna- tives, and preparation of final pro- gram recommendations. The study resulted in an overall plan for land - use, development and traffic circula- tion, and detailed project recommen- dations for sidewalk and streetscape improvements, the upgrading of al- Downtown Planning and Development leyways and back doors, the provi- sion of new parking in selected loca- tions, and development projects for several utilized downtown parcels. One of these recommendations was for the vacant Clark Hotel located along Main Street, which is now being remod- elled and rehabilitated for housing for the elderly. Bethany, Oklahoma. TPAPcom- pleted a Downtown Planning and Economic Development study for Bethany, Oklahoma, which consisted of the identification of issues and concerns, the evaluation of alterna- tives for improvement and develop- ment, and the formulation of final improvements and strategy recom- mendations. The study entailed close cooperation between City staff, local public officials, Southern Nazarene University, downtown businessper- sons, and the consulting team. Chicago "Super Loop" Plan. TPAP is assisting the City of Chi- cago's Department of Planning in the development of a Framework Plan for the downtown. The Framework Plan will provide the vision, the rationale, and the structural elements to guide the transformation of today's Loop to the "Super Loop" of the 21stCentury. A major feature of the Plan is an overall development strategy to deal with the expanding downtown. In addition to addressing land -use and density ques- tions, the Plan will focus on issues af- fecting economic growth, infrastruc- ture, transportation, housing and em- ployment. 0 Ulli 1 TPAP has conducted a number of special studies for strengthening and improving commercial corridors. Most of these corridors display similar char- acteristics. Commercial activities were j I developed in linear fashion along major f_ transportation routes, with businesses housed in separate buildings on indi- vidual parcels directly fronting the street, accompanied by small private parking areas served by one or more access drives. Residential neighbor- hoods grew immediately adjacent to the cormnercial uses, most often sepa- rated only by an unimproved alley, with little screening or buffering be- tween. Businesses developed incre- mentally, with little relationship or connection to each other. Most also — developed at a time when there was little direct regulation or control over the location and arrangement of uses or site development and design. Most _ corridors contain a wide range of dif- ferent uses, including auto- related businesses, commercial uses servic- ing surrounding neighborhoods, multi- - family housing, and often single -fam- ily residences. Most commercial corridors also dis- play similar problems. Many are showing signs of age, deferred main- tenance, and localized deterioration. Vacant buildings are beginning to appear. Since land -uses are widely !! intermixed, conflicts are beginning to occur. Traffic congestion and circula- tion problems are usually present, i and merchants perceive parking prob- lems. Street surfaces, curbs, side- walk, alleyways, and other public in- frastructure features typically require —I replacement or repair. �I TPAP has developed a special ap- proach for strengthening and improv- ing commercial corridors. It entails a review of existing conditions and op- erations, and identification of spe- cific problems and opportunities for improvement, and the development of long- and short-range recommen- dations for land -use and development, traffic circulation, parking and envi- ronmental features. The approach also includes a listing of high- priority project actions, costs and time sched- ules, financing and funding, and man- agement responsibilities. A partici- pation process involving local mer- chants, property owners and public officials is fundamental to this ap- proach. Selected commercial corridor studies are highlighted on the following pages: Dempster Street, Village of Mor- ton Grove, Illinois. Dempster Street is a major east-west arterial which connects the tier of suburban communities north of Chicago, ex- tending from Evanston and Lake Michigan west to Des Plaines and the Northwest Highway. It is also a major development corridor, with commer- cial uses fronting much of its length, and flanked by sound, established residential neighborhoods. In March, 1982, TPAP completed a two -year study aimed at strengthening and im- proving the Dempster Street corri- dor within the Village of Morton Grove. The study resulted in a com- prehensive listing of specific action projects for improving virtually every aspect of the corridor, including the reorganization of traffic flow along Dempster, redesign or reconstruction of signalized intersections, traffic sig- nal modernization and inter- connec- tion, provision of new parking lots and redesign of many existing lots, promotion of new development at se- lected locations, protection of adja- cent residential areas, improved main- tenance of buildings, properties and public facilities, and project landscap- ing, signage, graphics and street fur- niture. In addition, the study included a detailed implementation program for the timing, scheduling, manage- ment and financing of the full range of corridor area improvement actions. The Dempster Street study is also noteworthy as an example of citizen participation in the planning process. All work activities involved a close working relationship between the consultant team and village staff, and a special study committee provided continuous review and input during the process. Local residents and busi- nessmen were an important source of information, and a series of question- naires, interviews and workshops were used to help identify issues, needs, priorities and opportunities. Each phase in the work program included at least one major public meeting where information was presented and agreement reached prior to proceed- ing to the next phase. This process of continuous local involvement resulted in strong local support and commit- ment for the final improvement plan and program. Commercial Corridor Studies Dempster Street Corridor Morton Grove, Illinois 127th Street and Ashland Ave- nue, Calumet Park, Illinois. TPAP prepared long- and short-range planning recommendations for strengthening and improving the 127th Street and Ashland Avenue commer- cial corridors in the Village of Calu- met Park, Illinois. In addition to being a major traffic and commercial devel- opment corridor, this area also in- cludes an interchange with the Dan Ryan Expressway, and enjoys excel- lent regional accessibility. The study produced an overall Development Area Plan, which included long -range recommendations for land -use, new development, and improvement ac- tion. In a general way, the Plan indi- cated how land should be utilized and controlled in the future, how differ- ent activities should be grouped and interrelated, and the kinds of public and private improvements that should eventually be undertaken in various subareas. In addition, the study produced recommendations for spe- cific high- priority action projects which should be undertaken immediately to begin stabilizing and improving the area, and to begin implementing the long -range Development Plan. Sauk Trail Road, Richton Park, Illinois. TPAP prepared a Com- mercial Area Plan and Program for the Sauk Trail and Governor's High- way corridor in the Village of Rich- ton Park, Illinois. In addition to the problems typical of most commer- cial strips, the Sauk Trail and Gover- nor's Highway corridor also contains several large vacant land areas. The study produced a Concept Plan pro- viding overall principles and guide- lines for improvement and develop- ment within the corridors. The Plan established basic guidelines for key parts of the corridor environment, including land -use, traffic circulation, parking, pedestrian facilities, and overall appearance. The primary purpose of the Concept Plan was to tie together and coordinate all of the separate projects and improvements that will be occurring in the area, and establish basic ground rules under which individual property owners, developers and municipal departments should operate. The study also ana- lyzed alternative development oppor- tunities for several key subareas within the corridor, including alternatives for new building development, off - street parking, public improvement, project financing and implementa- tion. Williamson Street, Madison, Wisconsin. Acting as principal consultanttothe MadisonDevelop- ment Corporation, TPAP determined the feasibility of undertaking the re- habilitation of commercial structures along Williamson Street, a declining mixed -use area southeast of the Capi- tol which the city wishes to upgrade. Because of the nature of the area, TPAP was required to work closely with neighborhood representatives. Thus, while the study led to a recom- mendation of conditional feasibility, it also cited a broader range of condi- tions upon which feasibility depends, and those support activities which are needed to ensure a successful re- habilitation program. �1 (A �U IJ Commercial Corridor Studies J() �I The conditions identified fell into three major areas: (1) enlarging the market area; (2) enhancing the position of commercial uses on the street in the market area; and (3) strengthening neighborhood support for retail and service uses on the street. The study resulted in recommenda- tions which established a physical and economic rationale to serve as a model for activities needed to support com- mercial revitalization on Williamson Street. Automobile Dealership Study, Carson, California. Carson is a rapidly growing community of approxi- mately 85,000 people located in south- western Los Angeles County. The city, which is bordered by the San Diego Harbor and Long Beach Free- ways, occupies a strategic regional lo- cation and is easily accessible from virtually all of the Los Angeles area. Carson has become one of the state's most highly successful locations for automobile and truck dealerships. Automotive sales are increasing at an exceptional rate. Sales per capita are more than double that of either Los Angeles County or the State of Cali- fornia. TPAP conducted a study of Carson's growing prominence as a dealership center and its special po- tential for additional dealership de- velopment. A marketing brochure was prepared to highlight the physi- cal characteristics and development potential of eight specific sites within the city which could be particularly P__1 Commercial Corridor Studies r 63rd Street Corridor Chicago, Illinois attractive for new dealership facili- ties. Each site was along a freeway corridor, highly accessible and visible to regional traffic. While the sites varied in size and shape, all were large enough to allow considerable flexi- bility in site design and building de- velopment. The brochure has stimu- lated considerable initial interest by auto and truck franchises about the advantages of dealership development in the city. City of Chicago, 63rd Street Cor- ridor. The City of Chicago was faced with an itmnediate need to decide whether to refurbish or remove a portion of the original elevated struc- ture which runs along 63rd Street and through the heart of the Woodlawn Neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. Our assignment required identification and evaluation of neigh- borhood revitalization needs and potentials that would be positively or negatively impacted by maintenance or elimination of the "El" structure and service. A study team was organ- ized consisting of neighborhood rep- resentatives (The Woodlawn Organi- zation), a representative of the Uni- versity of Chicago, which is adjacent to the Woodlawn Neighborhood, and key staff persons from various City departments and agencies. A con- sensus position on future refurbish- ing of the "El" structure, removal of a portion of the "El" structure, and on a recommended early action revitali- zation program for the corridor was achieved within three months follow- ing the initiation of the assignment. Since completion of the 63rd Street plan and program, the City of Chi- cago has committed funding for re- construction of a portion of the "El" structure and has executed contracts for the design of two new transit sta- tions and the reconstruction/ reha- bilitation of a third transit station. Village of Northbrook, l linois, Corridor Development Study. Three of the most active develop- ment corridors in the Chicago area are located within the Village of Northbrook, Illinois. New retail of- fice and industrial development has taken place on a large scale over the last ten years, and numerous propos- als for similar development are cur- rently in the review process. TPAP was retained by the Village to identify and evaluate the amount of develop- ment potential within the corridor and to assess the traffic and related impacts associated with a continu- ation of recent trends. The study en- compassed Lake -Cook Road and Dundee Road for a distance of ap- proximately eight miles, and Skokie Road for a distance of close to three miles. The three corridors pass through seven separate municipalities. The findings from the study have been used as the basis for preparation of an updated thoroughfare plan for the Village and as a framework for the review of private development pro- posals. Other growth management efforts involving cooperation among all affected municipalities have been initiated. �f I it 110- Commercial Corridor Studies .� Calhoun Street Corridor Fort Wayne, Indiana City of Chicago, Englewood Cor- ridor. Following completion of the 63rd Street corridor study, the City of Chicago retained TPAP to conduct a similar study for the Englewood branch of the City's elevated transit service. The purpose of this study was to pre- pare an overall plan and program to guide future public and private devel- opment, and the provision of transit service and facilities within the corri- dor area, which is approximately two miles in length. A study task force was organized consisting of represen- tatives of neighborhood and business organizations, and key staff persons from the City and Chicago Transit Authority. Preparation of the plan and program involved evaluating al- ternative land -use, development, and transit proposals, and the setting of priorities as part of short- and long - range implementation strategies. This study was completed with a unani- mous vote of support for the recom- mended plan and program by mem- bers of the study task force. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Illi- nois. Prior to construction of the freeway system in the Chicago Met- ropolitan area, Milwaukee Avenue served as the primary access road from downtown Chicago to the far north- western suburbs. Although it no longer serves long distance trips, the street continues to function as a major arte- rial with cmmnercial development along its entire length. Commercial development along the three mile section of Milwaukee Avenue that is located within the Village of Niles is characterized by significant traffic con- gestion and land- use /circulation con- flicts. TPAP was retained by the Vil- lage to prepare a revitalization strat- egy for the corridor encompassing both land development and transpor- tation improvements. In addition to identification of basic principles and guidelines for the entire corridor area, the final strategy included a detailed implementation program for an area at the southern limits of the Village which is characterized by mix -uses, underutilization of land, and obso- lescence. The Village is implement- ing the recommended program util- izing local and community develop- ment block grant funds. Howard Street Corridor, Chi- sago. TPAP assisted the Howard/ Paulina Development Corporation in the development of a revitalization strategy for this important part of the City of Chicago. This included the preparation of a basic functional land -use plan and the preparation of a development strategy which focused on specific actions for the reuse of the Howard Theatre, the redesign of the CTA parking lot and bus turnaround, reuse of a vacant parking lot site on Howard Street, CTA -Howard Street viaduct improvements, residential re- habilitation and strengthening the Howard Street frontage. A key ele- ment in the strategy was a proposal for a joint development project which combined a new relocated CTA sta- tion with a shopping complex to be located in the existing Howard The- atre. Commercial Corridor Studies Northwest Municipal Confer- ence Corridor Study. TPAP was retainedbythe Northwest Munici- pal Conference (NWMC), an asso- ciation of twenty -eight municipalt- ties and seven townships in northwest Cook County and southern Lake County, Illinois, to evaluate existing development patterns and future growth potentials, and to help assess the impact of future growth on seven- teen major corridors serving the area. The NWMC area is currently experi- encing tremendous growth in resi- dential, commercial and industrial de- velopment, and the existing roadway network is rapidly becoming inade- quate. TPAP's initial assignment was to identify the existing development char- acteristics along each of the desig- nated corridors, and to estimate the future development potentials along each corridor. Personal contacts were made with representatives of some twenty seven communities and regional agencies to obtain information on existing conditions and future poten- tials. Interviews were focused on the identification of (1) all projects, plans or proposals along or near the desig- nated corridors; (2) any other vacant land areas along or near the corridors which may have potential for new de- velopment in the future; and (3) all underutilized parcels along or near the corridors which may be subject to redevelopment in the future. This data was recorded, mapped and analyzed, and supplemented by field inspec- tions. The most likely future use of each potential development area was determined, and floor area and dwell- ing unit calculations were then pre- pared. This study disclosed that approximately 14,500,000 square feet of new office space is either under construction or approved for construction within the area. Othercommitted development includes 2,700,000 square feet of com- mercial space, 5,590,000 square feet of industrial space, 1,230 new hotel rooms, 8,173 new multi - family resi- dential units, and 450 new single fam- ily residential units. Similar calcula- tions were prepared for all projects proposed under review, and all other future development potentials. Related and concurrent traffic plan - ning was also undertaken to (1) iden- tify the existing roadway characteris- tics along each of the corridors; and (2) identify areas where travel defi- ciencies are apparent. Subsequent phases of the study will focus on the development and testing of possible transportation improve- ments and growth management sce- narios to manage and accommodate anticipated future growth. Sagamore Parkway URBAN City of west Lafayette,kxkm DESIGN PLAN i U I;d 11 P_I 0 f1� Neighborhood Planning TPAP has undertaken a large num- her of neighborhood planning assign- ments involving commercial and resi- dential development, rehabilitation, historic preservation and adaptive re- use projects, parks and recreational areas, and implementation program planning and management. Virtually all of the firm's neighborhood plan- ning and development programs have involved close working relationships with neighborhood organizations and representatives. The following neigh- borhood and commercial corridor planning assignments involved work- ing with minority or racially diverse populations: Cal- Ogden, North Lawndale, Pilsen, Woodlawn, Engle- wood, Howard - Paulina, 47th Street and 79th Street, all in Chicago; La- Grange, Berwyn, Franklin Park and Calumet Park, Illinois; Oregon Hill, Bainbridge and Jackson Ward, in Richmond, Virginia; and Malone and Radial in Lincoln, Nebraska. TPAP has prepared plans for national historic districts, including ones in Frankfort, Kentucky, Galena, Illinois and Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia, as well as in many locally - designated historic districts. TPAP has worked with major institu- tions in neighborhood settings, in- cluding the University of Chicago; Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago; The University of Nebraska in Lincoln; Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana; Southern Nazarene Univer- sity, Bethany, Oklahoma; Marquette University, Milwuakee, Wisconsin; Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois; The University of Iowa, Iowa City; and Elmhurst College and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois. Selected neighborhood planning and programming assignments are high- lighted below: Project 80. An in -depth investiga- tion of the "State of the Neighbor- hood" of the North Lawndale com- munity area on Chicago's west side was completed for this non - profit, coimnunity organization. The North Lawndale community area consists of about 4.4 square miles of the City of Chicago, and is one of the most deteriorated communities in the city. TPAP prepared Project 80's Phase II work program, which consists of program consensus - building work with local business and community organi- zations and early -start implementa- tion projects including Enterprise Zone designation and follow - through, a jobs bank program and job training program, and other economic devel- opment projects. Calumet City, Illinois. This as- signment includes assistance in prepa- ration of a short- and long -range revi- talization strategy and program for the East Side Neighborhood Preser- vation Area (NPA). This NPA en- compasses the oldest section of the city characterized by varying uses and conditions ranging from old, badly deteriorated buildings to both old and new buildings that are sound and well - maintained. The neighborhood in- cludes a relatively high concentration of elderly persons and other low- and moderate - income households. Pro- gram recommendations have included initiation of a residential rehabilita- tion grant program, acquisition of substandard buildings and redevel- opment, acquisition of sites for devel- opment of off - street parking, and a staged program for installation of residential street lights. Included as part of the neighborhood revitalization program is a special study of the State Street commercial area. This phase of the assignment in- cluded preparation of a plan and im- plementation program for an area that formerly functioned as a regional entertainment center and has experi- enced steady decline in activity and use during the last 15 to 20 years. Lakeview Neighborhood Task Force, City of Chicago. TPAP initiated a process in 1986 -1987 to identify key issues and solutions re- lated to baseball at Wrigley Field and the potential impacts of limited night baseball in the cormnunity. A set of solutions was identified in July of 1987 that assisted the City of Chicago in its review of the feasibility of night base- ball as an acceptable condition. ; Neighborhood Planning California /Ogden Area, Chi- cago. The California /Ogden neigh- borhood is part of the larger North Lawndale Community in Chicago. North Lawndale, the focus of an in- depth series by the Chicago Tribune, has become synonymous with the term "urban underclass." The area has declined in population due to the loss of residential structures to abandon- ment, and is characterized by the urban pathologies of extreme poverty, high crime rates, high rates of illegitimate births and infant mortality, and on and on. However, the North Lawndale area is not without some strengths, nor hope. Located within the Cali- fornia /Ogden neighborhood, an area of about two square miles, are two significant institutions, Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center and Inland - Ryerson Steel Company. Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center has retained TPAP for the past several years to assist in developing programs and plans that will improve the local environ- ment for Cal /Og residents, which in turn, enable the hospital to better serve its patient base. Inland -Ryer- son, together with Mt. Sinai, gener- ously supports local programs, such as the Neighborhood Housing Serv- ice office. The overall plan which TPAP pre- pared for the Cal /Og area calls for a number of short -term and long -range actions, many to be undertaken di- rectly by or facilitated by the City of Chicago. Anumberoftheshort -term projects, such as repairing a railroad viaduct, separating local from through - traffic with tree -lined islands, side- walk replacement, establishing land- scaped areas in place of abandoned buildings, have been accomplished, and have begun to re- define the neigh- borhood. The long -term projects include developing new infill housing on vacant land, to be complemented by a new neighborhood shopping center. TPAP is working with the City, a not - for -profit housing devel- oper, and a commercial developer to put in place the requisite public sub- sidies to implement the plan. The new housing will be affordable for purchase by moderate- income fami- lies; the location is desirable because of the proximity to major employ- ment centers in the immediate neigh- borhood, and because of the excel- lent transportation links. Pilsen Neighborhood, Chicago. Principals of TPAP worked with the Pilsen Neighbors Community Coun- cil to develop a set of recommenda- tions for the area, the oldest Hispanic community in Chicago. Theplanning effort arose in response to a plan prepared by a downtown business- oriented group, which Pilsen residents perceived would undermine the es- sential character of their community. The consultant worked closely with the Community Council to obtain resi- dents' and local business input, re- sulting in a program strongly endorsed by the neighborhood. 611 �tl 11 Neighborhood Planning EAST SIDE PRESERVATION AREA City o € Calumet City, IDlinois I] Toledo, Ohio. Principals of TPAP prepared a prototype for neighbor- hood development that served as a model for further specificity within target neighborhoods. The plan iden- tifies basic problems, presents a plan concept, and recommends specific actions for several prototypical neigh- borhoods, including: 1) the inner- city worker neighborhood in which commercial blocks followed the street- car lines, and which now suffer from obsolescence; 2) the neighborhood business strip, which lacks adequate parking and loading space, and which has no apparent organization of types of stores and services; 3) the residen- tial neighborhood surrounded by incompatible land -uses, such as ex- pressways and factories; and 4) the non - neighborhood, where houses are interspersed with railroads, factories and highways. Jackson Ward, Oregon Hill, and Bainbridge Neighborhoods, Richmond, Virginia. In 1975, the City of Richmond, Virginia selected three inner city neighborhoods to receive Community Development Block Grant funds for the purpose of planning for and implementing neigh- borhood improvement programs. In each of the neighborhoods citizen - based project area committees were formed to workwith staff members of the City and consultants on an assess- ment of needs and the preparation of a comprehensive improvement plan. Aprincipal ofTPAP workedwith the joint city /neighborhood committees in the establishment and execution of the community participation and planning process. The joint city /neigh- borhood committees worked together in identifying and evaluating needs and opportunities, evaluating alter- native improvement programs setting short -and long range priorities, and in the development of the recom- mended program for implementation. At the conclusion of the planning process, representatives of the proj- ect area committees presented the recommended plan and program for their respective neighborhoods for approval by the City Council of Richmond. The three neighborhoods included: Jackson Ward. A unique neighbor- hood located within the central area of the City, this neighborhood has served as a focus for block culture and living for over 150 years. Bainbridge, an interracial neighbor- hood characterized by poor housing conditions, lack of public facilities, inappropriate land -use mix, and a lack of upkeep that created the image of blight. Oregon Bill is a neighborhood which faced severe problems including a poor image, deteriorating historic build- ings, and residents living in poverty. Oregon Hill has traditionally been an all -white blue collar neighborhood. Most of the housing was constructed for single- family use in the period between 1840 -90. Over 80 percent of the structures in the area were found to be deficient at the time of the study. Neighborhood Planning 47th Lake Park Redevelopment Project, Chicago. The 47th and Lake Park area is strategically located in the City of Chicago. Not only is it adjacent to Lake Michigan, the Uni- versityof Chicago, and the Hyde Park community, but it is only fifteen min- utes from the Chicago Loop. How- ever, the area is also characterized by many blighting factors including but not limited to dilapidation, abandon- ment, obsolescence, high vacancy and tax delinquency. In March of 1985, the Kenwood- Oakwood Development Corporation (KODC) selected Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. to assist the KODC and the Kenwood - Oakland Community Organization (KOCO) in the preparation of a revitalization plan and strategy for the area. The study was completed in three phases. Phase I was devoted to: iden- tification of impediments to market acceptance for redevelopment; iden- tification of actions and improvements required to eliminate the impediments, identification of the costs of actions and improvements; a review of im- plementation techniques and mecha- nisms; and the development of pre- liminary implementation strategy and program. Phase 11 included a review of private development costs for new housing, commercial and shopping center developments; an estimate of income required to support such de- velopment; and an identification of income groups to which the develop- ment would be targeted. Phase III tested and refined the development plan and strategy, including an iden- tification of developer interest and public agency participation require- ments. The report concluded with an in -depth analysis of three select hous- ing and market development alterna- tives and a retail market analysis for the 47th and Lake Park Redevelop- ment Area. Neighborhood Analysis and Community Development Pro- gram for LaGrange, Illinois. Following the approval of a Commu- nity Development Block Grant in 1982 by Cook County, Illinois, the Village of LaGrange and the Fast Side Neigh- borhood Preservation Area Commit- tee retained TPAP to assist in the preparation of a Neighborhood Analy- sis Report. The effort involved exten- sive community contact through workshops and public meetings and included an extensive environmental conditions analysis of the ]East Side Neighborhood Preservation Area. Overall, the report presented a re- view of neighborhood conditions, needs, and opportunities, and con- tains copies of the recommended three - year Community Development Plan and 1982 project applications. T1PA6� i Gk ��1 i U J Industrial Area Planning TPAP has undertaken a number of assignments related to industrial area planning, development and implem- entation. Selected projects are high- lighted below. U.S. Marathon Realty, Rail Yards Studies. This effort is part of the "Asset Management" program of the Soo Line Railroad, a Minnea- polis -based rail company which re- cently purchased the operating prop- erties of the Milwaukee Road Rail- road. Four major rail properties were analyzed to determine highest -and- best use: three are active rail yards and one is vacant land; two are in the Minneapolis area and two are in the Chicago region. Recommendations were prepared on both the future use potential and the context for future development, including local commu- nity, perspectives, development tim- ing constraints, sell vs. hold- for -de- velopment options, and market fac- tors. The Soo Line Railroad requested that TPAP follow -up the basic study and prepare site development concept plans for two of its active railyards, and both the basic study and the conceptual site plan studies are cur- rently being used by the Railroad in redevelopment negotiations. One concept plan was for use in negotiat- ing with the City of Minneapolis re- lated to the City's proposal to host a future Winter Olympics and to use the railyard as an Olympic Village site. A conceptual site plan for the second active railyard was prepared for use in negotiations with State officials on the location of a major highway facility through the yard. Following the completion of the TPAP analysis of the other two yards, the Soo Line Railroad decided to sell one and to reorganize the other in antici- pation of selling off a portion of the land. Reuse of Metropolitan Sanitary District Spoils Sites, Palos Heights, Illinois. TPAP has pre- pared a development plan and strat- egy for the leasing and subsequent re- development of MSD sites 13 and 14 along the Cal -Sag Channel in the City of Palos Heights. The plan is within the scope and intention of the River Edge Renaissance Plan of 1984 for Channel beautification, that intent being "to have a well- maintained and attractive river edge ... and to main- tain, where possible, a 'natural' appearance ... by re- establishing vege- tative cover." Lots 13 and 15 repre- sent the southern sites along the channel between the Wabash Rail- way and Ridgeland Avenue in Palos Heights. The site encompasses 78.3 acres, of which lot 13 contains 33.1 acres and lot 15 contains 45.2 acres. The City of Palos Heights has Lad a great deal of interest in these sites since the 1984 announcement its MSD's intention to lease the site as part of the River Edge Renaissance, and has maintained a strong faith in the ultimate enhancement and beau- tification of canal. The City has rec- ognized though, that the sites pres- ently contain massive amounts of spoil from the two dredgings of the chan- nel in the 1920's and 1950's. Though the spoil is relatively non - toxic, the cost for removal and installation of basic infrastructure in the interior of the site makes the site uneconomical for private developers to redevelop without substantial public participa- tion. With that.in mind, the City investigated various forms of partici- pation, and found that the public costs to prepare the site were so substantial that it still became prohibitive to participate without additional sources of revenue. In the summer of 1986, the City retained Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne to study the sites for potential development, recognizing the film's expertise in the areas of redevelopment project planning and implementation. The consulting firm prepared a de- velopment concept plan for the area and investigated ways that all public redevelopment costs such as grading, landscaping and infrastructure could be financed through the sale of bonds, with payments of the bonds achieved through the incremental revenue in property tax and local and State sales tax. The plan also provides for a combination of public and private development on the MSD and pe- ripheral land. North American Tank Car Site, Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne recently as- sisted the Village of Chicago Ridge and the owners of the 130 -acre for- mer North American Tank Car site in planning for the reuse and redevelop- ment of the property. The site will be opened up with new roadways and utilities for a commercial/industrial subdivision, with the frontage uses on Southwest Highway to be devoted to retail uses (lumber/home improve- ments) and the balance of the site is to TPAP Industrial Area Planning be developed for office/research and light industrial activities. Over $2 million in utility and roadway costs will be financed through Special Serv- ice Area bonds and Tax Increment Financing. Pre - construction grading was started in early 1988. South St. Paul, Minnesota. TPAP prepared a "critical area plan" for the entire river corridor area (below the bluff line, along Concord Street), from the north to south city limits, identifying development and redevel- opment opportunities in an older mixed industrial /commercial area as part of a larger urban revitalization program. This study was unique because it also required preparation of an environmental plan for the corridor area pursuant to the State's Critical Area's Act. The study was completed on an interactive basis involving the Mississippi River Cor- ridor Committee (a citizens' organi- zation), the Mayor and City Council, Planning Commission, Redevelop- ment Authority and representatives of the various permit and review agencies, including the Metropolitan Council, Environment Quality Board, and the Corps of Engineers. The principals of TPAP have served as urban revitalization consultants to South St. Paul since early 1972. This has included several assignments in planning, development management, and marketing. The strategies devel- oped relate to the commercial and industrial revitalization needs follow- ing (a) initial failures in moving a downtown renewal project along, and (b) adverse economic impact result- ing from the closing of major meat- packing operations in the City. The efforts these past years have changed the face of the City drasti- cally, including moving of major rail lines and changing the street patterns. As a result, over $50 million in new development has been generated, including many new industries, four office buildings, a 32 -lane family bowling center and restaurant com- plex, historic preservation of the 1886 Stockyards Exchange Building (pri- vate development and reuse commit- ted), etc. Also, a new elderly high -rise building and a county museum have been built into the project. Economic Development Com- mission Industrial Park Study, Chicago, Illinois. TPAP analyzed four sites for industrial areas in Chi- cago in terms of the potential each held for industrial development or rejuvenation TPAP worked with EDC staff, local development corporation representatives, City of Chicago staff and industrial and real estate brokers to analyze the physical and economic context of each area and to prepare a site plan for that portion of each study area on which major new develop- ment could be accommodated. The North Industrial Corridor and Northwest Center for Industry (NCI) are respectively an older, rail- oriented industrial area and a newer industrial park carved out of a railroad classifi- cation yard. The study assessed im- provement requirements to increase the attractiveness and accessibility of both areas and generated a site plan for the redevelopment of the remain- ing unused 65 -acre railyard area in NCI. The Stockyards Industrial Area is a square mile of industrial land which has been redeveloped in great part over the last 20 years as an in -town industrial park. The study focused on the northwest quadrant of the Stock- yards, and a site plan was developed which placed new infrastructure and created useable lots for redevelop- ment. The 111th/Calumet Expressway Area is a site of over 250 acres which is being gradually filled with clean, stable excavation rubble by the Illinois Inter- national Port District. The site is prominately located adjacent to two expressway interchanges. TPAP de- veloped a site plan and staging con- cept for the development of an indus- trial park at this location. c The Wisconsin Steel Site is a 114 - acre abandoned steel mill in which there is strong local interest for reuse. Several reuse concepts were tested- - including a solid waste recycling/in- cineration operation and a standard industrial park. Site plan options were studied and a redevelopment framework was discussed. However, the current owner, the U.S. Economic Development Administration, has not released the site for sale or redevel- opment. Three of these areas were further analyzed in terms of the potential for tax increment financing under Illi- nois state law. The Economic Devel- opment Commission intends to ana- lyze other industrial redevelopment opportunity areas using the andlyti- cal model developed through this ss "iPdy. E E I �J I® Industrial Area Planning Domestic Facilities Chicago O'Hare International Airport Carson, California. TPAP pre- pared prototypical site plans for a 180 -acre landfill site at the intersec- tion of the Harbor and San Diego Freeways in Carson, California. Eight alternatives were examined, includ- ing (a) an industrial park for light manufacturing, (b) a combined office and industrial park, and (3) a new stadium for the Los Angeles Rates football team. These became the basis for considerable local review to select the most appropriate development alternative, including an analysis of holding capacity, site design, and site mix considerations for each. The decision of the Los Angeles Rams to move instead to Anaheim, coupled with an inability to secure NFL ap- proval for a new franchise on the site, led to the eventual designation of the site for industrial/research purposes.. Development Feasibility Stud- ies for Underutilized Proper- ties at O'Hare International Airport. These studies covers reuse potential, physical development ca- pacity and development participation options for the City of Chicago. There are over 1,000 acres of potentially developable land in 18 sites around the perimeter of O'Hare Airport. The largest among these sites is over 350 acres. Inventories of all site condi- tions were prepared, development frameworks were prepared and strate- gies for City participation in the de- velopment process were proposed. Currently, the City of Chicago is evalu- ating bids for the redevelopment of Industrial Area Planning ti r�; /;jam; "F✓ Services Area (top) and International Facilities (bottom) Chicago O'Hare International Airport three of the 18 development sites, and other sites are expected to be of- fered in the near future. Industrial Surplus Site. Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne was recently engaged bya Fortune 500 company to assist in selecting a qualified and experienced retail developer to work as a co- venture partner in the devel- opment of a community retail center on a large industrial surplus site, in a major midwestem metropolitan area. TPAP was also engaged to negotiate the agreement between the two par- ties and to provide continuing con- sultation until such time as the proj- ect financing and construction will have been committed. The assign- ment follows an earlier TPAP assign- ment to analyze the highest and best use potential of the site and to recom- mend a development strategy. North Lawndale, City of Chi - Cago. An in -depth investigation of the "State of the Neighborhood" of the North Lawndale community a rea on Chicago's west side has been completed for Project 80, a non - profit, community organization. The North Lawndale community area consists of about 4.4 square miles of the City of Chicago, and is one of the most deteriorated communities in the city. TPAP prepared Project 80's Phase II work program, which consists of program consensus - building work with local business and community organi- zations and early -start implementa- tion projects including Enterprise Zone designation and follow - through, a jobs bank program and job training program, and other economic devel- opment projects. I' I, i Industrial Area Planning ti r�; /;jam; "F✓ Services Area (top) and International Facilities (bottom) Chicago O'Hare International Airport three of the 18 development sites, and other sites are expected to be of- fered in the near future. Industrial Surplus Site. Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne was recently engaged bya Fortune 500 company to assist in selecting a qualified and experienced retail developer to work as a co- venture partner in the devel- opment of a community retail center on a large industrial surplus site, in a major midwestem metropolitan area. TPAP was also engaged to negotiate the agreement between the two par- ties and to provide continuing con- sultation until such time as the proj- ect financing and construction will have been committed. The assign- ment follows an earlier TPAP assign- ment to analyze the highest and best use potential of the site and to recom- mend a development strategy. North Lawndale, City of Chi - Cago. An in -depth investigation of the "State of the Neighborhood" of the North Lawndale community a rea on Chicago's west side has been completed for Project 80, a non - profit, community organization. The North Lawndale community area consists of about 4.4 square miles of the City of Chicago, and is one of the most deteriorated communities in the city. TPAP prepared Project 80's Phase II work program, which consists of program consensus - building work with local business and community organi- zations and early -start implementa- tion projects including Enterprise Zone designation and follow - through, a jobs bank program and job training program, and other economic devel- opment projects. � ii v U U L HO Tax Increment d Redevelopment TPAP principals have been in- volved since 1961 in planning and packaging over 100 urban development projects using vir- tually every known incentive tool available. This includes projects including, but not limited to: tax increment financing, with a va- riety of funding sources flowing into the tax allocation account; UDAG (Urban Development Action Grants); industrial reve- nue (or development) bond fi- nancing; tax exempt mortgage financing; CDBG (Community Development Block Grants); tax abatement; loans and grants pro- vided under Title I of the Hous- ing Act of 1949, including con- ventional urban renewal programs and neighborhood development programs (NPD); public facility grants provided through EDA; special assessment and special service district financing; special revenue bond financing, and many other incentive programs pro- vided at the federal, state and local levels. The principals of TPAP have eperience in all phases of the de- velopment process utilizing tax increment financing. This includes pro forma feasibility analyses; preliminary evaluation of public sector financial re- quirements; development of cash flow strategies; eligibility sur- veys; preparation of redevelop- ment plans; development of man- agement systems showing the timing; sequence, and relation- ship of public and private actions involved in the tax increment redevelopment process; and gen- eral consultation. This experi- ence also includes an in -depth working knowledge of the legis- lation in the states of Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, Wisconsin, Cal- ifornia, Nebraska and Kansas. As a recognized leader in the use of tax increment financing, TPAP has had lead responsibility in preparing tax increment financ- ing feasibility studies in numer- ous cities. TPAP principals were in part responsible for the devel- opment of the Illinois Tax Incre- ment Law. Additionally, TPAP was engaged by the League of Kansas Municipalities to organ- ize a seminar for Kansas cities on downtown development utilizing the tax increment process. This seminar, which was held in Topeka on July 10, 1980, led to the publication in October 1980, of a report entitled "Downtown Re- development Through Tax In- crement Financing," by the League of Kansas Municipali- ties. TPAP principals also have assisted in the preparation of a manual on tax increment financ- ing for the Department of Com- merce and Community Affairs of the State of Illinois. Representative Experience City of Chicago North Loop Redevelopment Project. After more than ten years of effort to work out an appropriate redevel- opment program for the north central portion of Chicago's his- toric Loop /downtown area, a decision was made to determine the feasibility of utilizing tax increment financing as an im- plementation mechanism. TPAP was engaged by the City of Chicago to analyze the feasibility of using tax increment financing and to prepare all supporting documentation leading to a pub- lic hearing. This included assis- tance in preparing the eligibility findings and completion of the comprehensive financial feasi- bility study, redevelopment plan and supporting reports and docu- ments for the project. Because of the urgency of this project, TPAP was required to complete the assignment in a short period of time. Following a public hear- ing, the project plan and tax increment financing was adopted by the city council. Financing for the project has been ar- ranged, rehabilitation of the Chi- cago Theatre is complete, a mixed use office and retail building is completed, construction of a residential building on one block, and office and hotel develop- ment on a second block are near- ing completion. TPAP prepared the tax increment financing fea- sibility analysis for over $60 million in TIF bonds for this project. Rosemont, Illinois. TPAP has had primary responsibilities for all aspects of the tax increment financing planning and feasibil- ity analyses process including preparation of eligibility studies and reports, financial feasibility analysis, and preparation of re- development plans for three sepa- rate projects. This included par- ticipation in public information programs and in public hearings on each of the three projects. All projects have been adopted and are now in the execution phase. To date, over 2.2 million square feet of office space, 2,300 hotel rooms, and various supporting uses have been developed or are committed in these three proj- ects. TPAP prepared the tax increment financial feasibility analysis for three separate TIF bond issues for these projects, totalling over $55 million. TPAP l Tax Increment and Redevelopment Area Financing Dixon, Rlinois. TPAP was en- gaged by the City of Dixon to assist in all aspects of the tax in- crement financing planning and feasibility analysis process, in- cluding the preparation of eligi- bility studies and reports, the Redevelopment Plan and Proj- ect, a financial feasibility report and other supportive documents. The City also engaged TPAP to assist in negotiations with the developer who was selected to redevelop nearly one entire block, with a 58,000 square foot com- mercial /office building which will house a national insurance com- pany. To implement the Dixon CBD TIF Redevelopment Proj- ect several sources of revenue were creatively packaged together, including real estate tax incre- ment revenues, utility tax reve- nues and Urban Development Action Grant funds. The feasi- bility study included analyses of real estate tax revenue trends, assessment procedures and prac- tices, utility consumption trends, and utility tax revenue trends. 'The feasibility study served to strengthen the salability of the bonds. Bonds have been sold for the project, existing structures have been removed and con- struction is underway on the commercial /office building. Hanover Park, Illinois. The Village of Hanover Park selected TPAP to assist the Village in the planting, implementation and fea- sibility testing of two tax incre- ment financing projects -- Park `n' Shop Redevelopment Project, and Barrington- Irving Redevel- opment Project. The Park `n' Shop project involved the com- plete rehabilitation of an old, deteriorating retail strip center and is now complete. The Bar- rington- Irving Redevelopment Project is the most recent TIF project. This project included property acquisition, demolition of vacant and underutilized build- ings, numerous casings to sup- port the foundation of the pro- posed center above unstable soil, sub - surface raft -type devices to ensure surface parking will main- tain a suitable level on top of the unstable soil, and construction of public improvements and facili- ties. Financing for this TIF proj- ect is enhanced by the use of a portion of the State of Illinois' portion of incremental sales tax revenue. The redevelopment project includes 219,500 square feet of commercial retail space and 51,200 square feet of indus- trial /manufacturing space. Bonds have been sold for the project, demolition, clearance and con- solidation of the site is complete and support casings are in place. Construction of the building has been completed. Chicago Ridge, Illinois. The Village of Chicago Ridge se- lected TPAP to assist the village in the planning, implementation and feasibility testing of two tax increment financing projects -- 99th and Ridgeland Redevelop- ment Project and the Tri- State/ Southwest Highway Redevelop- ment Project. The 99th and Ridgeland Redevelopment Proj- ect was the first TIF project the Village undertook. This project included the redevelopment of a largely vacant and underutilized industrial area. The Village's actions included property acqui- sition, building demolition, and public infrastructure improve- ments. The redevelopment proj- ect includes 243,000 square feet of commercial retail, including clothing stores and a movie thea- ter. Financing for this project is enhanced by the use of a portion of the State of Illinois' portion of incremental sales tax revenue. Bonds have been sold for the project and construction of pub- lic and private improvements is completed. The Tri -State /Southwest High- way project is a large industrial/ office subdivision on the former site of the North American Tank Car Corporation. The project is in the implementation stage. Abilene, Texas. TPAP was en- gaged by the City of Abilene to prepare a comprehensive plan and development strategy for revitalizing the downtown area of the City. This included the preparation of a functional land - use, circulation, parking and urban design concept for guiding fu- ture development in the area and a specific action plan and strat- egy for implementation. One product of this study was a rein- vestment zone plan prepared pur- suant to Texas tax increment fi- nancing legislation. This plan described proposed public works and improvements, an economic feasibility study, a detailed list of estimated project costs, a de- scription of the methods of fi- nancing all project costs, and the estimated range of tax increment revenues. The plan and develop- ment strategy were prepared in phases over the period of a year and an interactive basis involv- ing the Mayor, City Council, City staff, and the Tax Increment Financing Board, an organiza- tion of public officials, business- man, property owners, and com- munity residents. Agreement was reached on an action plan comprised of 22 projects esti- mated to cost approximately $25 million. I' L! �f t! I I 'I I L1 �I I' 110 Tax Increment and Redevelopment Area Financing J !1 HO J Wausau, Wisconsin. TPAP as- sisted the City of Wausau in for- mulating a downtown develop- ment program to accommodate an enclosed retail complex. TPAP prepared the project plans and the rationale for, and directed a referendum campaign leading to, an April, 1979, approval of an issue of $15.7 million in general obligation bonds for downtown revitalization, including 5.9 mil- lion dollars from tax increment resources. TPAP then prepared the project eligibility report, the redevelopment plan, and the UDAG application which se- cured $6.5 million in federal funds for this project, one of the largest small city UDAG grants ever awarded. The center of 575,000 square feet has since been built. Successfully inte- grated into the downtown, the center, which contains three new department stores, was opened in the fall of 1983. Mount Prospect, Illinois. TPAP assisted Village staff members in the analysis of tax increment project potential for four sepa- rate target areas within the downtown area of the Village. Assistance has included eligibil- ity surveys and analysis, public cost identification and schedul- ing, and pro forma financial analysis. The overall assessment of TIF potential was presented to elected officials and other inter- est groups and served as the basis for the TIF project. Construc- tion of 48 townhouses in the first target area has started. I: �f Tax Increment and Redevelopment Area Financing {- Topeka, Kansas. TPAP was engaged by the City of Topeka and the Capital City Redevel- opment Agency to prepare a comprehensive plan and devel- opment strategy for the down- town area. This plan estab- lished the functional land -use, transportation, parking and urban design systems for the area and tested the physical de- sign, financial and economic feasibility of specific develop- ment projects. One project in this area is a 450,000 square foot headquarters office building for the Santa Fe Railroad, for which TPAP prepared the comprehen- sive feasibility analysis and re- development plan. Central Business District Proj- ects. TPAP has been involved in the preparation of central business district tax increment projects in many cities, includ- ing Chicago, Evanston, Dixon, Mount Prospect, and Barring- ton, Illinois; Corpus Christi and Abilene, Texas; South St. Paul, Minnesota; Salina, Topeka, and Manhattan, Kansas; Hancock, Michigan; and Lincoln, Ne- braska. Eligibility Studies. TPAP has completed blight studies and prepared eligibility reports for tax increment projects in Rosemont, (3); Homewood, Oak Lawn, Park Forest, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Ha- nover Park (2) and Chicago Ridge, Illinois (2); South St. Paul, Minnesota (2); Topeka, Kansas; Lincoln, Nebraska (4); Hutchinson, Kansas; Wausau, Wisconsin; and Hancock, Michi- gan. TPAP also supervised the eligibility study for the down- town projects in Corpus Christi, Texas; Evanston, Illinois; Man- hattan, Kansas; and Crystal Lake, Illinois. Eligibility surveys have also been prepared as part of com- prehensive central area revitaliza- tion projects in Elgin and Bar- rington, Illinois; and Topeka and Salina, Kansas. Financial Feasibility Analyses and Documentation. TPAP has extensive experience in the im- plementation of tax increment redevelopment projects, includ- ing assisting public and private - sector clients with negotiations, gap financing, public funding, and financial feasibility of joint development and redevelopment projects. TPAP's assistance in- cludes preparing development cost and cash flow pro formas to iden- tify funding gaps, tax revenue pro formas, sensitivity analyses, and bond sizing estimates. TPAP has established over 50 tax increment financing (TIF) districts and sev- eral special service area (SSA) dis- tricts to provide the necessary mechanism to capture public funds to stimulate private investment. Furthermore, TPAP conducts the necessary due diligence and pre- pares the financial feasibility analysis and report to be included in official statements for the sale of municipal bonds. The following list of develop- ment projects provides a sum- mary of the projects for which TPAP has conducted the neces- sary financial due diligence and prepared the financial feasibility report in support of the sale of bonds. Project (Bonds Sold) Bedford Park (1), IL ($10,500,000) Bedford Park(2)IL ($4,240,000) Division -North Branch, Chicago, IL ($2,865,000) Chicago Ridge (1), IL ($3,750,000) Chicago Ridge (2), IL ($5,600,000) USF &G, Dixon, IL ($2,500,000) Westview, Hanover Park, IL ($12,375,000 TIF Bonds) ($2,500,000 SSA Bonds) Hillside Mall, Hillside, IL ($8,500,000) U h Lombard, IL ($2,200,000) _i Palos Heights, IL ($4,800,000) Romeoville, IL ($2,550,000) Rosemont TIF 1, Rosemont, IL ($19,100,000 and ($10,835,000) P Higgins- Mannheim TIF 2, Rosemont, IL ($15,025,000) and ($15,380,419.63) 6 River Road TIF 3, Rosemont, _ IL ($17,400,000) and ($32,806,217.51) l,p South Holland, IL ($3,100,000) Streamwood, IL ($4,575,000 TIF) and ($3,500,000 SSA) FEW (f 11i U U f IU Tax Increment Finance Projects H U J TPAP ROLE General Consultation Eligibility Study TIF Financial Analysis Preparation of Redevelopment Plan Feasibility Report - Bonds PROJECT STATUS PLACE SIZE $19,250,000 series 1988 Bonds sold and Crestwood, Illinois 168 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ refunded. 430,000 s.f. shopping center and 70 single - family homes constructed. $21,000,000 series 1993 and 1994 Bonds sold. 270,000 s.f. additional retail, off -track betting facility, 123 -room hotel and 24 condominiums constructed. $2,500,000 Series 1988 Bonds sold secured by Dixon, Illinois 18 blocks ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ TIF revenue and 3.5% utility tax. $750,000 UDAG grant approved. 65,000 s.f. office/ commercial building, 130 -car parking deck constructed. USF &G major tenant. Series 1994 Bonds under consideration. Dolton, Illinois 29 blocks ■ ■ ■ 145,000 s.f. home improvement retail center proposed. Evanston, Illinois 23 acres ■ Project approved and developer selected. Hanover Park, Illinois $12,375,000 Series 1988 Bonds sold. Barrington & Irving 47 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 220,000 s.f. retail center constructed. Hanover Park, Illinois Bonds sold. Rehabilitation of Park 'n' Shop 16 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ s 95,000 s.f. shopping center completed. $8,500,000 Bonds sold. Hillside, Illinois 107 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Rehab and expansion of 470,000 s.f. shopping center complete. Hotel rehabilitated. Street, public works, Franklin Park, Illinois 52 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ rehab and code enforcement program West Mannheim 10 blocks ongoing. Tax Increment Finance Projects TPAP ROLE I_ I i General Consultation Eligibility Study TIF Financial Analysis Preparation of Redevelopment Plan Feasibility Report - Bonds PROJECT STATUS PLACE SIZE $4,770,000 Developer Note and Class 6B Franklin Park, Illinois 67 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ assessment incentive issued to Matsushita South Industrial Electric Corp. of America. 167,000 s.f. auto - Project mated technology building and 125,000 s.f. microwave facility constructed. New residential office and commercial Homewood, Illinois 25 acres ■ development complete. Streetscape and 4 blocks storefront improvements started. $2,200,000 Bonds sold. 227 -unit residential Lombard, Illinois 80 acres ■ ■ ■ development constructed. Bonds under consideration. Lombard, Illinois 45 acres ■ ■ 400,000 s.f, retail facility proposed. Machesney Park, Project approved. Illinois 115 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ Mixed -use development proposed. Project approved. Developer selected for Maywood, Illinois 181 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ redevelopment site. Neighborhood 50 blocks revitalization proposed. Mount Prospect, 12 acres Project approved. Illinois 6 blocks ■ ■ ■ ■ 48 -unit townhome complex complete. Project approved. Automobile dealership Oak Lawn, Illinois 140 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ constructed. Neighborhood infrastructure 33 blocks project complete. Project approved. Bonds sold. Developer Park Forest, Illinois 108 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ selected. First phase revitalization of one of first planned shopping centers in the U.S. completed. I_ I i Tax Increment Finance Projects TPAP ROLE General Consultation Eligibility Study TIF Financial Analysis Preparation of Redevelopment Plan Feasibility Report - Bonds PROJECT STATUS PLACE SIZE Project approved. $4,800,000 Bonds sold. Palos Heights, Illinois 120 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ 30 -acre park and lake constructed. I1 blocks Nursing home, five office buildings and 49 townhomes constructed. Palos Heights, Illinois Project approved. Old School 1.5 acres ■ 16 townhomes constructed. Prospect Heights, $3,800,000 Series 1989 Developer Note Illinois 21 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ issued. 200,000 s.f. retail center constructed. $2,550,000 Bonds sold. 127,000 s.f. of indus- Romeoville, Illinois 375 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ trial buildings constructed. Roselle, Illinois 33 acres Project approved. Town Center 15 blocks ■ ■ 50,000 s.f. bank building completed. $84,480,327. Series 1993A,B and C Bonds Rosemont, Illinois (1) 77 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ sold. 1,700,000 s.f. office space. 529 -room Westin Hotel and 256 -room Marriott Suites Hotel and parking garages constructed. $15,309,127 Series 1990B Bonds sold. Two l linois (2) 18 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ office buildings containing 500,000 s.f., FRosemont, parking garages, and 300 -room Embassy Suites Hotel complete. $84,480,000 Series 1993A,B and C Bonds osemont, Illinois (3) 86 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ sold. 615,000 s.f. office space, 600 hotel I I blocks rooms, 65,000 s.f. ballroom and parking garages constructed. 4,800 -seat performing arts theater under construction. Tax Increment Finance Projects TPAP ROLE I; GI, �I General Consultation Eligibility Study TIF Financial Analysis Preparation of Redevelopment Plan Feasibility Report - Bonds PROJECT STATUS PLACE SIZE $3,100,000 Bonds sold. Two auto dealerships South Holland, Illinois 9 blocks ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ and one commercial complex underway. Route 6 Other projects under consideration. South Holland, Illinois I -80 2 blocks ■ ■ ■ ■ Project approved. South Holland, Illinois Supermarket expansion and retail develop - S.S.C.C. 8 blocks ■ ■ ■ IN ment underway. Bonds under consideration and a meat processing & packaging facility proposed. Schaumburg, Illinois 6 blocks ■ ■ ■ IN Project approved. $4,575,000 Bonds sold. Streamwood, Illinois 74 acres a 645,000 s.f. retail center constructed. Project approved. Waukegan, Illinois 39 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ Retail development proposed. Project approved. Willowbrook, Illinois 28 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ Retail development proposed. Project approved. Woodridge, Illinois 47 acres ■ ■ ■ ■ Office /industrial development proposed. I; GI, �I I J �i ±l Citizen Participation & Consensus Building TPAP considers citizen participa- tion a key component of all its as- signments: project recommenda- tions should be an expression of the collective desires of the affected community. Therefore, the inter- active involvement of citizens, com- munity leaders, public officials, and local staff is essential to achieve concensus. There are many reasons why such citizen participation is important. Among these are: 1. ►A Citizens are an important in- formation resource and are ex- tremely helpful in identifying issues, needs, priorities and op- portunities. To carry out this key role, citizens must be in- formed about the objectives, component parts and phases, and anticipated outputs from the study. Additionally, citi- zens must be kept informed on a timely basis throughout the course of the study to generate two -way information flow and interaction. Citizen input and reactions are important in (a) establishing goals and objectives, (b) evalu- ating alternative development concepts and strategies, and (c) setting priorities. The widest range of reactions and contri- butions should be sought in the planning process. Drawing in the values and sensitivities of a broadly -based constituency ensures that all interests are rep- resented in the evaluation and decision - making process and that those who maybe affected or those who are typically under - represented maybe involved. The process, in turn, must ensure that all citizens are kept informed so that their participation is not dis- advantaged. This level of involve- ment is essential ifan agreed -upon set of recommendations and ac- tions is to emerge. There are many approaches to citizen participation and no one approach is necessarily the ideal to be used in every situation. Citizen participation proc- esses must be adapted to individual situations based on their unique char- acteristics. However, there are some basic principles that should be observed in any development planningprogram. These include: 1. Consensus must be generated on an incremental basis, with the par- ticipants "buying in" at key junc- tures, or one step at a time, in the study process. 2. The citizen participation process should be open and objective, providing the greatest opportunity for involvement and dialogue by the widest range of citizens and interests. There can be no hidden agendas or unresolvable "turf' problems. 3. The citizen participation process must be structured so that consen- sus may be generated on a timely and organized basis. 4. She citizen participation process must be focused through a local citizens' organization or task force which serves as the principal de- cision- making and coordinating entity, for the planning program. While an outside consultant can help to organize and facilitate the process, the primary respon- sibihty must rest with a local entity to ensure continuity and to reach the broadest base of support. 5. Those with the ultimate respon- sibility for public -policy making and public actions must be in- volved. This includes members of the local elected body. Additionally; in preparing a citizen participation process strategy, it must be recognized that there are different levels or categories of involvement and emphasis (see the following chart: Citizen Participation Categories). 1. There are those who must be involved formally in the organi- zation or task force created spe- cifically for the planning assign- ment. This organization would carry the major responsibility for policy direction and management of the study effort. Accordingly, this is the group that will meet most frequently and that will be involved directly in making deci- sions leading to the final devel- opment plan and redevelopment recommendations. Citizen Participation & Consensus Building Commemorating Wrigley Field's First Night Baseball Came fI This organization should be broad -based and representative, however, its size should be kept at a workable and manageable level. Suggested representation may include: (a) policy makers, including elected officials, (b) rep- resentatives of the plan commis- sion, (c) representatives of com- munity organizations, (d) repre- sentatives of the general public, and (e) local staff. Members of the task force would be involved on an interactive basis in reviewing technical memo- randa, issues papers, and graphic materials to facilitate their deci- sion - making responsibilities. This would be augmented by their par- ticipation in community work- shops and group discussions and in key - person interviews. �! 2. There are those who have a spe- cial stake in the project because they live in or do business in or near the study area. These are the property owners, tenants, residents, etc., who may be im- pacted by the development of the study area or whose actions may have a bearing on the study. Their concerns must be considered as the range of choices is evaluated. Special efforts should be made (mailings, advertisements, etc.) to secure their participation in informational meetings, work- shops, and public presentations. Their reactions and contributions should be elicited throughout the study process. Consideration may G I I U U Citizen Participation & Consensus Building also be given to involvement in questionnaires, surveys, and key person interviews. 3. There are citizens -at- large. All people in the greater study area should be provided with infor- mation on a reasonably frequent basis as well as to have an oppor- tunity to attend and participate in public meetings and hearings. An outreach program should be developed that may include, but not necessarily be limited to, press releases, special radio and televi- sion releases and programs, news- letters, posters, and advertise - ments. Additionally, major pub- lic presentations may be offered to the citizens -at -large at key intervals in the project. And now to the process itself. . Webster's New World Dictionary of- fers one definition of process that is relevant to this assignment: "a par- ticular method of doing something, generally involving a number of steps or operations." That is the key to the approach set forth in this proposal and in the work program . Essen- tially, the study process must be or- ganized into a series of steps (or phases), at the conclusion of each of which, a consensus position should be reached before the next step is initiated. This consensus may express (a) a basic agreement on factual matters, (b) a conclusions or findings based on an evaluation of data, trends, etc., or (c) the making of a decision. The latter may include decisions re- garding approvals of recornmenda- tions, selection of preferred choices, final adoptions, etc. Simply stated, consensus should be generated on an incremental basis, with participants "buying in" at prearranged junctures in the development planning process. The process and techniques must be organized and utilized in a manner which allows participants to receive and evaluate information, make choices, and consider recommenda- tions. Our proposed work program is based upon this approach. We believe that it is essential that the process be per- vasive and integrated into the plan- ning effort from beginning to end. A close examination of our work pro- gram will show that the citizen input and consensus building process and the master planning process are one and the same. The greatest level of citizen involvement, however, will be required when consensus must be reached on the development concept and in evaluating development strat- egy alternatives. We bring extensive experience from similar "problem solving" assignments, involving extensive interaction among citizens organizations, business or- ganizations, city policy makers and local staff. TPAP has successfully completed numerous assignments that demanded identification, evaluation and resolution of complex issues lead- ing to agreement on a preferred plan of action. Representative assignments include the following: Wrigley Field Lights, City of Chicago. The firm was retained by the City of Chicago in 1986 to con- duct workshops and task force meet- ings concerning night baseball at Wrigley Field. This was already a sensitive issue in the neighborhood surrounding the ball park, but the Chicago Cubs organization was threat- ening to leave the City unless night baseball was permitted. TPAP em- ployed a process which identified and ranked neighborhood concerns and the potential impacts of nighttime games and which also evaluated al- ternative solutions. This process led to an agreement between the City of Chicago and the Cubs organization permitting limited night baseball at Wrigley Field for the first time. California Roundtable. TPAP was joined by principal consultants from Coopers and Lybrand and Key - ser- Marston Associates in a 1977 study to analyze the business climate and opportunities for job development in the State of California. The Califor- nia Roundtable is a group of con- cerned business leaders who initiated this study, involving other leaders from government, labor, education, and public interest groups. The study's objectives were to identify issues and concerns which had to be resolved if the economic and business climate of California were to be be improved and to develop a series of policy and program recommendations for im- plementation by business and gov- ernment. The key to this study was that all participants were brought together on an interactive basis, including chief executive officers of leading corpora- tions and utility companies, leaders of public interest groups, and leading government officials, including key members of then - Governor Brown's cabinet. This study, which was de- signed to produce specific recommen- dations and actions calculated to Citizen Participation & Consensus Building enhance the state's advantages and to 2. overcome its current concerns, was completed in November, 1977. This study accomplished the follow- ing: 1. California's comparative eco- nomic perspective was docu- mented, including an identifica- tion of (a) the state's economic profile, (b) long -term trends and changing conditions, and (c) impact of business climate issues. All factors affecting economic de- velopment in the State of Cali- fornia were identified and evalu- ated. The evaluation led to a classification of factors as follows: (a) factors which affect the eco- nomic climate; (b) factors which were perceived to be problems but were, in fact, not; (c) new factors which were significant; (d) real factors which were not sig- nificant; and (e) factors which were affectable at the state level. To each category, recommenda- 1. Primary Study Participants. This is the formal organization or task force established to provide policy direction to the study. 2. Property Owners, Residents and Community Organizations in the Study Area. These are the people affected or impacted by the implementation of a central area revitalization program or whose actions or interests may have a bearing on the study. Selected representative persons from government, neighborhood organizations, local staff, and downtown organization. Property owners, tenants, residents, members of neighborhood associations, etc., living in or doing business in the study area. 3. All citizens in the Citizens -at- Large. city tions were made to (a) overcome negative factors and (b) strengthen positive factors. Collectively, these public policy responses became the basis for specific recommen- dations to the Governor for ac- tion at the state level. 3. Over 20 discrete public policy re- sponses were prepared and pre- sented to the Governor for con- sideration. These recommenda- tions were supported by all par - ticipants in the study. Direct involvement in analyzing information, identifying issues, and graphics; evaluating choices, preparing plans and strategies and generating commitments. Providing and receiving information and involve- ment in reacting to needs assessments, ideas, proposals, etc., esp - ecially with respect to effects or impacts within the area. Receiving information, contributing ideas and reactions In public news- papers. Review of technical memoranda,issues papers, participation in workshops, and public presentations; participation in key person interviews. Attendance at informational meetings, workshops, and public presentations; participation in workshops; response to questionnaires and surveys; selected participation in key person interviews. Receipt and review of media releases, news stories, posters, and special outreach advertising; attendance at and participation in public meetings, hearings, etc. LPJ I �J pp i� ��i THOMAS O.PAYNE PRINCIPAL EXPERIENCE: Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen &Payne Mr.Payne has over twenty nine years of experience in planning and design, and has special expertise in the physical planning aspects ofthe development EDUCATION: prrrns. His work has included a wide range of projects in commercial area planning,urban design,comprehensive community and regional planning, Master of Urban and Regional and community development. Planning, University of Illinois Prior to co-founding TPAP in 1977,Mr.Payne was involved in consulting Master of Architecture,University practice,public planning, architecture and teaching. During four years at of Illinois Barton-Aschman Associates,Inc.,he served as project director for a range of planning and design assignments, including downtown development Bachelor of Architecture,Auburn programs, comprehensive community planning, and large-scale urban de- - University sign. At the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, he was involved in comprehensive planning, design review, and prototype design development. His architectural experiece includes the design of several — PROFESSIONAL commercial,residential,and educational facilities. He also served as a full- ASSOCIATIONS: time instructor in urban design and architectural history at the University of Illinois Overseas Extension, Versailles, France. _ American Institute of Architects (Associate) Mr.Payne's planning and design projects have received national recogni- tion. He was recently appointed a consulting member of the American American Planning Association Institute of Architects national committee on urban planning and design. National Trust for Historic REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: Preservation Central Business District and Commercial Area Planning:(1)preparation of downtown development programs,including background analyses,plan- ning system guidelines, project design, and implementation strategies for Lincoln,Nebraska; St. Joseph, Michigan;Mount Prospect and Lombard, Illinois;and Appleton and Sturgeon Bay,Wisconsin; (2)development of a planning framework and land disposition strategy for the Pontiac, Michigan City Center; (3) formulation of design controls to guide new development in downtown Rockford, Illinois; (4) central area concept planning for Sioux Falls, South Dakota; (5) special commercial corridor studies for Calumet Park and Calumet City,Illinois;and(6)preparation of an eligibility report for tax increment financing in downtown Homewood, Illinois. 0,o0 Urban Design: (1)planning and design of prototypical mass rapid transit stations for Dallas,Texas; (2)commercial area project coordination and developer negotiations for Old Concord Street Redevelopment, South Saint Paul, Minnesota;(3)project design for the Haymarket,St Peter's and triangle areas in Council Bluffs,Iowa;(4)urban design concept planning for Woodlawn New Community,Chicago,Illinois;(5)preliminary designs for the Stockyards Mall, a 1.2 million square foot development to be focused around the International Ampetheatre,Chicago,Illinois;(6)concept planning for major new downtown shopping center developments in Dubuque, Iowa, and Wausau, Wisconsin; (7) formulation of alternative design concepts for reusing a 180-acre landfill site in Carson,California;and(8)preparation of a marketing brochure hi'blighting potential automobile and truck dealership sites in Carson, California. Community Planning and Development.:(1)preparation of comprehensive development plans for North Aurora,Hazel Crest, Rosemont, Morton Grove, and Crete, Illinois; Howard, Wisconsin; and Hallam and Panama, Nebraska; (2) formulation of an overall planning procPss to be utilized by local agencies in perparing plans for rural villages in Lancaster County,Nebraska;and(3)participation in the preparation of community development programs in Morton Grove,Blue Island,Riverdale,Calumet Park,Thornton, Chicago Ridge, and Summit,Illinois. Regional Planning: (1)open-space system design and environmental policy planning for the Barrington Area Council of Governments, Barrington, Illinois; (2) community facilities, historic preservation, and parks and recreational planning for Lincoln City-Lancaster County,Nebraska;and(3)regional planning,including population projections and land-use forecasts for Brown County,Wisconsin. _ Environmental Studies: (1) open space system design and environmental policy planning for the Barrington Area Council of Governments,Barrington, Illinois; (2) environmental assessment for expansion of the Blue Cap Special School in Blue Island,Illinois;and(3)background analyses and concept planning for the Mississippi River Critical Area Study in South Saint Paul,Minnesota. Special Research:(1)research in crime prevention through environmental design for the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration,U.S.Department of Justice. AWARDS: Award for Community Planning,American Society of Landscape Architects, Professional Awards Program, 1976. — First Prize for Special Publications,National Association of Regional Councils, National Publications Competition, 1976. Citation for Urban Design and Planning,Progressive Architecture, Twenty-third Annual Awards Program, 1976. Award for Urban Design and Planning,Design and Environment, Awards Program for Excellence in Environmental Design, 1975. Award for Architectural Design,American Institute ofArchitects,Gulf States Regional Conference,New Orleans,1968. School Medal and Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Architecture,American Institute of Architects, 1968. _ PHILIP W.HANEGRAAF _ PRINCIPAL EXPERIENCE: Trkia,Pettigrew,Allen&Payne,Inc. Mr. Hanegraaf has 16 years of public and private sector planning and development experience. Prior to joining TPAP in 1989, Mr. Hanegraaf served as Community Development Director for the Village of Roselle, EDUCATION: Illinois. In this position he held overall responsibility for planning,economic development and code administration functions of the community. He was Bachelor of Science-Urban successful in completing comprehensive updates to municipal codes and and Regional Studies- ordinances as well as completing a range of planning activities development University of Wisconsin,Oskosh projects. Graduate studies in Urban and Prior to his position in Roselle,Mr.Hanegraaf served as Senior Planner to the Regional Planning- Champaign County Regional Planning Commission,Urbana,Illinois,where University of Illinois,Urbana he served as City Planner for the City of Urbana. Before that,beginning in 1980, Mr. Hanegraaf served as a planner for the City of Poplar Bluff, PROFESSIONAL & Missouri. CIVIC AFFILIATIONS: — ._ American Planning Association REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: American Institute of Certified Planners Downtown Development Projects. Downtown Redevelopment Strategy for (AICP) Roselle,Illinois;Downtown Plans for Lyons, Willow Springs,Willowbrook, and Woodridge, Illinois. Lambda Alpha International Comprehensive Planning. Mr.Hanegraaf has prepared numerous Compre- - hensive Plans and has extensive experience in plan implementation. Plans Mr.Hanegraaf has prepared complete or amended Comprehensive Plans for Roselle, Willowbrook, Woodridge, Schiller Park, Willow Springs, Lyons _ and Machesney Park, Illinois.He is currently preparing plans for Oak Lawn, Lombard and Hanover Park, Illinois. Development Controls. Mr. Hanegraaf has written numerous zoning ordi- nances, subdivision and other development regulations and controls in a variety of communities. Major zoning amendments include Willow Springs, Roselle,Geneva,and Elmhurst,Illinois.Mr.Hanegraaf has extensive expe- rience in zoning and development code administration in local government, including county and municipal settings.He has collaborated with county and city governments in resolving zoning, subdivision, annexation and other issues. Comprehensive subdivision regulations include Urbana,Roselle and 0 Oo 0 Transportation Planning. Mr. Hanegraaf played a key role in the preparation of a transit development plan and implementation of a fixed route and subscription bus service under the Urban Mass Transit Administration's(UMTA) Section 18 program in Poplar Bluff,Missouri. He was also responsible for overseeing preparation of annual capital and operating budgets. Mr.Hanegraaf assisted in developing land-use alternatives for generated development along alternative transit routes for a proposed light rail public transit system for the metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Community Development: Mr.Hanegraaf has experience in the preparation and administration of CDBG Projects. This includes a successful application under the Small Cities Program. Mr.Hanegraaf has also participated in the Urban Development Action Grant Program (UDAG). Development Management. Mr. Hanegraaf has extensive local government management experience of the development process including project financing, annexation, development review and administration. Tax Increment Financing. Mr. Hanegraaf has provided assistance in developing tax increment finance projects in Roselle, Willowbrook, Woodridge and Maywood, Illinois. Special Projects. Mr.Hanegraaf has undertaken a variety of special studies which include:commercial corridor studies PUBLICATIONS: Managing the Multijurisdictional Mixed-Use Corridor in Northeastern Illinois,May, 1996,The Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development,De Paul University, Chicago,Illinois GOO 0 JOHN C. PETTIGREW PRESIDENT EXPERIENCE: Trkla,Pettigrew, Allen &Payne Mr. Pettigrew has 35 years of public and private planning experience. During 31 years as a private consultant,his responsibilities have included EDUCATION: direction and supervision of large-scale planning and development projects in communities ofall sizes. This work included all aspects of administration, Master of Arts in Urban Studies, organization,planning, financing and execution associated with the devel- Loyola University opment process. Mr. Pettigrew's experience includes studies associated with tax increment financing, comprehensive community planning, central Bachelor of Science in City Planning, business district and neighborhood planning, community development University of Illinois program planning,environmental impact assessments,community renewal programs, general neighborhood renewal plans, and numerous special projects. Prior to co-founding TPAP in 1977, Mr. Pettigrew was employed for 13 years with Barton-Aschman Associates,Inc.,and for four years as an Urban Planner with the Urban Renewal Administration of the Housing and Home Finance Agency(now HUD). REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: Tax Increment Financing Studies and/or Plans for Chicago, Rosemont, Homewood,Earlville,Mount Prospect,Hanover Park,Oak Lawn,Franklin Park,Palos Heights,Arlington Heights,South Holland,Thornton,Hillside, Crestwood, Dolton, Maywood, Romeoville, Woodridge, Willowbrook, Lemont, Waukegan, Roselle, Calumet Park , Berwyn and Park Forest, Illinois;and Lincoln,Nebraska. Community Development Program Planning and Implementation for Sandusky, Ohio; Calumet Park, Blue Island, Riverdale, Morton Grove, Summit,Thornton,Richton Park,Chicago Ridge,HickoryHills,Bridgeview, Calumet City, and La Grange, Illinois. Community Development Program Guidelines and Procedures for general Community Development Planning process, and specific administrative procedures for land acquisition and relocation. Environmental Assessment Analysis for a wide range of projects in San- dusky, Ohio; Hazel Crest, Tinley Park, Riverdale, Blue Island, Calumet Park,Summit,Forest Park,Sauk Village,Stone Park,and Summit,Illinois. Comprehensive Community Planning for Hazel Crest, Crete, Morton Grove, Riverdale, Plainfield, Blue Island, Berwyn, Summit, Calumet Park, and Willowbrook,Illinois; and Salina, Kansas. Neighborhood Planning and Development Programs for Woodlawn, Little Village, South Chicago and Pilsen neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois;three inner-city neighborhoods in Richmond,Virginia; South Bend, Indiana; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Toledo, Ohio; and Iowa City, Iowa. Commercial Corridor Plans and Development Programs for 63rd Street in the Woodlawn Community and the Englewood corridorand 79th Street corridor in Chicago;Dempster Street,Morton Grove;127th Street and Aschland Avenue in Calumet Park; and Sauk Trail in Richton Park, Illinois. Central Area Planning and Revitalization Programs for:Dubuque,Iowa;South Haven,Michigan;Toledo,Ohio; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Syracuse, New York; Sheboygan and Stevens Point, Wisconsin; Grand Rapids, Minnesota; Chicago,Blue Island, Calumet Park,Galena,and Lombard, Illinois;Greensboro,North Carolina;and Frankfort, Kentucky. Large-Scale Development and Redevelopment Programs involving land acquisition and assembly, relocation, demolition,and site clearance,installation of site improvements and facilities,rehabilitation and redevelopment for Dubuque, Iowa; Mankato, Minnesota; Huron, Ohio; Buchanan and Kalamazoo, Michigan; Steubenville and Toledo, Ohio; and Sheboygan,Wisconsin. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Mr. Pettigrew has been a guest lecturer at Harvard's Graduate School of Planning and Design,the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Social Service Administration, Loyola University Graduate School for Urban Studies,the University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Urban and Governmental Affairs,and the Department — "-' of Urban Planning at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Pettigrew has been a guest speaker and panelist at several seminars sponsored by the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry on such subjects as Central Business District planning and development, commercial rehabilitation,and neighborhood planning. Mr. Pettigrew is President of Friends of Downtown,a non-profit citizen-based planning group in Chicago. He is a former Board Member ofthe Southeast Chicago Development Commission(SEDCOM).As a member of Lambda Alpha,an honorary land economics society,Mr.Pettigrew has participated on community assistance panels for the North Sheridan Road Corridor in the Rogers Park neighborhood,the 63rd Street Corridor in Woodlawn,and the Michigan Avenue Commercial District in the Roseland neighborhood. - SELECTED PUBLICATIONS: "Survey of Business District Revitalization,"Commerce Magazine of the Chicago Association of Commerce and - Industry, 1975. 00? 0 Traffic and Transportation Barton -As hman De Leuw, Cather Steinman 0 am Parsons Transportation Group (PTG) has prepared transportation plans for every major metropolitan area in the United States. PTG combines the global resources of Barton - Aschman, De Leuw, Cather and Steinman to bring clients total transporta- tion solutions covering planning, design, construction and program management. We work together with clients to develop solutions which meet client objectives and are acceptable to the community as well as the project sponsor. This often involves working with the community, helping clients identify financial resources for pro- ject implementation, and gaining neces- sary agency approvals. PTG emphasizes service and responsive- ness to client needs using the latest tech - nologies and techniques. Our services range from problem identification and solutions through implementation, opera- tion and inspection. PTG comprehensive traffic and transportation planning services include: • Traffic Engineering • Traffic Safety Studies • Area -wide Multimodal Planning • Major Investment Studies • HOV Facility Feasibility and Design • Transportation Center Planning and Design • Environmental Analysis • Traffic Control System Optimization and Design • Parking Planning, Financial Analysis and Design • Development Site Traffic Analyses • Goods Movement • Intermodal Facilities Planning • Airport Access and Parking Planning • Special Event Facility Access and Parking • Intelligent Transportation Systems 11 11 .11 IL I Transportation Master Plan, ' Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California 7 Of I., We solve clients' problems by applying the wide range of skills and capabilities of our ' world -class firms -- Barton- Aschman Associates, De Leuw, Cather & Company, and Steinman Boynton Gronquist & Birdsall. Together, the firms offer the most comprehen- ' live array of professional services available in the transportation industry. 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Americans spend more than 10 per- cent of their waking hours traveling between home, work, school, and shopping facilities. Our reliance on the automobile for most of these trips is clearly demonstrated by the tre- mendous increase in auto ownership —50 years ago, Americans owned 18 million automobiles; today that num- ber exceeds 110 million, an increase of 600 percent. However, this in- crease has not been paralleled by similar increases in roadway capac- ity. Therefore, large numbers of trucks, buses, and cars compete for the same crowded streets and high- ways. The result: congestion, incon- venience, wasted energy, economic loss, and personal injury. Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc., provides the expertise needed to deal with all types of traffic problems. For more than 40 years, the firm's engi- neers have solved traffic problems for public and private clients in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Korea, Brazil, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and many other countries. This brochure describes six of Barton- Aschman's engineering ser- vice areas: • Site Traffic Engineering • Central Business District Traffic Planning • Thoroughfare and Traffic Operations Planning • Traffic Signal System Analysis and Design • Traffic Impact Analysis • Traffic Safety Studies Site Traffic Engineering Major development projects require efficient, convenient, and safe access, circulation, and parking. The firm has worked with most of the major land developers and corpora- tions as they plan and develop com- mercial, retail, office, and mixed -use developments. This work includes site evaluation on the basis of vehic- ular access, planning and design of the access and circulation road- ways, planning and design of the roadways and parking areas within the site, and expert testimony be- fore various approval agencies. In addition, the firm assists develop- ment clients in obtaining roadway approvals from state and local high- way officials and provides support at citizen meetings and public hearings. Central Business District Traffic and Parking Planning A city's central area is normally the focal point of community activities and the place where the greatest demands are placed on transporta- tion systems. To maintain the vitality of a central business district (CBD), large numbers of cars, trucks, and buses must be able to circulate easily, and parking facilities must be convenient. The planning and imple- mentation of programs that facilitate the movement of people and goods in CBDs is a complex process that involves analyzing traffic circulation patterns, parking space demand, traffic control devices, street design and operations, and pedestrian movements. Barton - Aschman pro- vides the full range of services needed to solve CBD traffic and parking problems. a a 4 z Thoroughfare and Traffic Operations Planning As vehicular traffic increases, thoroughfare and traffic operations planning assumes greater impor- tance. Thoroughfare studies involve examining road networks, estimat- ing traffic volumes that will be gen- erated by planned development, and analyzing existing and projected travel patterns. Based on data obtained in these studies, roadway improvement programs are devel- oped to correct existing problems. Often, improvement programs in- clude changes to traffic operations, such as one -way streets and new intersection geometrics and chan- nelization. From preliminary plan- ning through the final working draw. ings, Barton - Aschman's traffic and transportation engineers are sensi- tive to the needs and opportunities associated with the design of new thoroughfares and intersections. n 11 Traffic congestion in urban and suburban areas has become one of the nation's most signifi- cant issues. Efficient and safe mobility of people and goods is the paramount goal of traffic engineers. Traffic and parking solutions associated with new or expanding develop- ments must satisfy both developer objectives and community interests. Barton - Aschman's engineers use state- of -the- art software systems to aid in the study of traffic problems. Barton - Aschman provides the following services that encompass all fac- ets of traffic engineering and operations: ■ SITE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ■ TRAFFIC OPERATION STUDIES ■ DOWNTOWN CIRCULATION PLANS ■ TRAFFIC IMPACTANALYSES ■ TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS ■ TRAFFIC PLANNING FOR MAJOR GENERATORS ■ PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION FACILITIES ■ TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDIES ■ ENERGY- SAVING TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS ■ FUNCTIONAL DESIGN OF PARKING ■ ROADWAY GEOMETRIC DESIGN Barton - Aschman provides traffic consulting for most of the largest shopping center project developers. The firm prepares traffic signal system plans for cities in the United States and abroad. For many major airports, Barton - Aschman has conducted traffic access, circulation, and parking studies. I / Traffic Signal System Analysis and Design The proper design and timing of traf- fic signal systems can materially improve traffic flow on existing streets and are less capital- intensive than the design and construction of new roadways. In addition, improved I traffic flow resulting from properly timed signal systems translates into less delay and fewer stops, which results in energy and travel time sav- ings and significantly reduces the level of pollutant emissions. Barton - Aschman has focused on develop- ing innovative analytical techniques for determining the optimum type of signal system for each installation and for providing operating agencies With programs for ongoing manage- rnent of signal systems, including isolated intersections, linear and ! corridor systems, complex urban L street networks, and central busi- ness districts. Traffic Impact Analyses Traffic Safety Studies Land -use changes affect the move- ment of people and goods. These changes may involve increasing the size of a community hospital or the construction of an industrial park, shopping center, or new residential area. Whatever the development's scope, local or regional traffic condi- tions may be affected. Before receiv- ing municipal, state, or federal approval for a project, its traffic impacts need to be evaluated and recommendations prepared to ac- commodate the new traffic demand generated by the project. Determin- ing the impact that a new develop- ment will have on the movement of people and goods, developing a rec- ommended access plan, and obtain- ing approvals are highly complex and technical tasks requiring the range of traffic engineering skills and experience found at Barton - Aschman. Traffic congestion continues to plague our cities, and traffic - related injuries rise each year. The installa- tion and maintenance of traffic con- trol devices is a vital aspect of road- way safety programs. A major goal for every city today is the efficient and safe accommodation of traffic. Studies indicate that the constantly increasing volume of traffic on our streets and highways requires con- tinuous monitoring to insure that the safest possible operating levels are maintained. Barton - Aschman's traffic safety studies examine site - specific and areawide causes of accidents, develop measures that will reduce accident potential, and identify state and federal funding assistance available to communities for safety - related improvements. a i II i i i f i j a i KIP Barton- Aschman's Qualifications and Experience Representative Projects Barton - Aschman provides compre- fits of engaging Barton - Aschman for Priority TSM Plan, Houston Urbanized hensive traffic engineering services, traffic engineering assignments are Area; Houston, Texas including traffic counts and road- derived from a combination of the side interviews, computer analysis firm's extensive experience and its Traffic Operations Studies; Florida Department of Transportation of intersection capacities and traffic p state -of- the -art computer technol- p Comprehensive Traffic Circulation P1' signal timing (using TEAPAC, propri- ogy, including computer-aided de- Study University of Arizona; Tucson, { a etary computer software developed by the firm), and expert testimony sign (CAD). These benefits include: Arizona before planning commissions and Cost-effective analysis of a wide y Cobo Hall Convention Center , city councils. range of solutions. Expansion; Detroit, Michigan World Technology Trade Center; The firm has developed thousands Implementable, buildable, Washington, D.C. q` iIi;,h y� of traffic improvement programs for affordable improvement plans. Site Traffic Analyses, Paradise Valley IV rl - -, .il {7� 91Ir, public and private clients in virtually Programs and plans that are Mall and Westridge Mall; Phoenix, Ii: every state in the United States and acceptable to both citizen and Arizona dozens of other countries. The bene- political groups. Traffic Signal Designs; Harris County, Texas ,s,;a a e s-0 ,gaaen6naa�d4saee ens n;egeq °a °'e G�� •;; �t Traffic and Parking Analysis, Sports *» Dap ,p:�A; ° > ° =; >s =mom a A�*�•g as: » ,. ''sa$ Arena Exhibition Center; Miami, Florida s°g�a� a° „ °k s , °a"��������age�tm #'4axa�.a�a� :g °�� � • a � � � �� $ Transportation System Management I `� i r �� Program, Bolling Anacostia Corridors; .� i 1114 Ap •��- ; �m °� Washington, D.C. ; # � a � � eat � a• Eaton Centre Traffic Impact; Toronto, � „ e � � ®.� � � Ontario, Canada '�� � #��o° •e ° "�'gaa��' xi• §«s m �m »�» fa �a• ep-0ay S ea Hake Central Business District Transportation � a° aaB e= x,.m ,g °� Plan Long Beach California ,. Target Store Site Traffic Analysis; g t`ffih rq St. Louis Park, Minnesota i Signal System Analysis; Waterloo /Cedar - "•s'`Et Falls, Iowa 'I 1 -90 Ramp Access Study; Schaumburg, ' Illinois .' r������,�•••.„.a___ _ »•• ��! Thousand Oaks Boulevard Corridor § � 1 yp(c6 * *�• »'»�����• vy Study, Thousand Oaks, California ���••�,���� atrbc°LLm �mm'm•� aaa�i8Y6 Eau Claire Shopping Center Traffic '@ ''r p rC� ° til y{ � �Y Wa B:��ffi.as a,8 Analysis; Eau Claire, Wisconsin I , °� i ,m u , ,., ,• Traffic Impact Analysis, Central Business District Metro Rail Station; k a�.aa. Los Angeles, California U I I 1110 IJ [J I Traffic Signal Analysis I d Design -. Service Brief The proper design and timing of traf- fic signal systems can materially im- prove traffic flow on existing streets and can be accomplished for a frac- tion of roadway design and construc- tion costs. In addition, improved traf- fic flow resulting from properly timed signal systems translates' into less delay and fewer stops, which, in turn, result in energy and travel time sav- ings, as well as reduced pollutant emissions. Barton - Aschman has a long history of providing quality services in traffic engineering and operations, signal systems analysis, and preparation of plans and specifications for signal system installations. Barton - Aschman has gained invalu- able experience through service to more than 300 cities throughout the United States and Canada. In addi- tion, many of the firm's professional consultants have municipal and state agency experience as practicing traf- fic engineers, city engineers, and di- rectors of public works. This combi- nation of experience places the firm in a particularly strong position to identify economical solutions and funding sources, including U.S. De- partment of Energy oil price settle- ment monies. r F l Barton - Aschman has focused on de. veloping innovative analytical tech- niques for determining the optimum type of system for each installation and for providing operating agencies with programs for ongoing manage- ment of signal systems, including isolated intersections, linear and cor- ridor systems, complex urban street networks, and central business dis- tricts. These innovative techniques include: • Development of numerous analyti- cal computer models for the exclu- sive use of Barton - Aschman staff in the accurate, effective, and effi- cient solution of signal system problems. • Refinement of data collection and analysis techniques through the use of TEAPAC,� Barton -Asch- man's proprietary integrated com- puter software package, that al- L lows the firm to provide an agency 1 ®1 D (VHII e O with a complete data base and the 3M3�11�A�, computer tools with which to man 1 1 age a signal system installation 1 PN¢ L 1 41W l 1 PV. over the long term. I I A I I I • Development of training materials and courses of instruction to show agency staff how to manage a sig- nal installation over the life of the system. Barton -Asch man's signal system specialists regularly use state -of- the -art computer soft- ware in their analyses. 1 I 1 , I 1 .1611.6. 16 . I Y- )6.5.1 I Y- • I Y- ..6 • • I I CfE•9;51i I OSn,1.10 1 U`FSI.)t 1 6 )0 6S 6 M.5 9L - 60.T Y -t).5 6S - ]9.1i FtY 0.0 LFL - O.Ot 1 1 M)ffi 1 4�D 1 QHd3Y I 1 I L 1 W 1 1 NMSfL 1 /ISS 1 P� 1 ®1 D (VHII e O A AP.RYHI CI 1 H 1540 1 S50D 1 33.50 1] 9 1 L9 FR D ARSpbI 3].9 1 1 SQle s 906, 11/3, 111 Jso s01 2 .x1c, zs, .uI 6061 11/UI :01 1 3. , H3 1 103 1 1W 1 21a! 0 1 6 APSSJ�, 1 1 ]6/3 I I 60 1 1161 1 J3 3 I 6W 1 3.0 1 A! 0) FL 1535 1 � 1 1/S.1 .19 I .t9 I Ell 1 6111 1 I0.] 1 <! ll] FI I The SIGNAL85 program is a key element in Barton- Aschman's signal system evaluation and design activities. Services Provided by Barton- Aschman in Traffic Signal System Analysis and Design As traffic congestion grows and auto- mobile fuel costs rise, the need for _ traffic signal control and design ser• vices increases. Barton - Aschman provides a comprehensive set of ser- vices ranging from localized individ- ual intersection control through traf- fic- responsive, traffic - adjusted sys- tems to digital computer central mas- ter systems. These services include: ❑ Feasibility and Needs Studies • Determining traffic signal re- quirements within a commu- nity or metropolitan area. • Analyzing existing signalized intersections for their ability to satisfy traffic requirements. • Analyzing intersections for conformance to federal and state traffic signal warrants. • Evaluating alternative signal control concepts on both a sys- tem and intersection basis. • Evaluating traffic operations activities to determine needs for effectively operating signal systems. Barton- Aschman's signal system feasibility and needs analysis for the City of Decatur, Illinois, developed an integrated network of both linear and grid signal systems. L. KI 1s w,m a a " • Financial analysis and plan- ning to fund signal systems. • Preliminary engineering for de- veloping costs and defining system design. ❑ System Design and Construction • Computer -aided (CADD) preparation of design drawings and specifications forsignal in- stallation. • Assisting with quantity esti- mates, bid documents, and construction contract negotia- tions. • Assisting in obtaining federal and state aid for construction. • Construction phase represen- tation, including review of shop drawings and equipment tests. • Technical assistance with con- struction observation. • Turn -on monitoring and assis- tance. • Developing integrated traffic operations data bases for use in preparing timing plans. • Timing plan development us- ing simulation models and other analytical techniques. • Documenting and pretesting of timing plans with time -space diagrams and flow models. • Installing timing plans and field testing for optimum opera- tions. , 1 I , I , I , , I Time -space diagrams produced by Barton - Aschman's PRETRANSYT program are used to pretest timing plan changes in the field us- ing portable microcomputers. Barton- Aschman's signal system projects frequently involve preparation of detailed ❑ System Management construction plans, specifications, and esti- o Conducting user training pro - mates. grams to familiarize agency ❑ System Timing • Evaluating system parameters to establish subsystem control groups. • Assessing time -of -day and traf- fic response thresholds for tim- ng plan design. • Examining the effectiveness of operating in flashing mode or in free operation. TEAPAC� Barton- Aschrnan Associates, Inc., is a leader in the field of applying ad- vanced computer evaluation and sim- ulation modeling techniques to the analysis of traffic in signalized sys- tems. In addition, Barton- Aschman has introduced —and uses company - wide—an integrated set of micro- computer programs (TEAPAC10) for all aspects of signalized intersection analysis. The program package in- cludes a bandwidth maximization program and a preprocessor for TRANSYT that, in combination with the isolated intersection analysis and design program, are used to prepro- cess input data for TRANSYT to en- sure that the results from TRANSYT are a global optimum. Barton -Asch- man has experience in using various analysis and design techniques, in- cluding the following: • Traffic simulation models, TRAN- SYT version 5, 6, 6C, 7, 7M, 7F, 7F2, 7F3, and 7F4. • Bandwidth maximization models, PASSER II, MAXBAND, SIGART, and NOSTOP. • Diamond interchange models, PASSER III. • Isolated intersection programs, SOAP, SIGNAL, and SIGNAL 85. Barton•Aschman Representative Assignments Feasibility and Needs Analysis Metropolitan Area; Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa North Dallas Area; Dallas County, Texas Central Area; Glendale, California Citywide; Plano, Texas Citywide; Indianapolis, Indiana Citywide; Santa Rosa, California Citywide; Decatur, Illinois Citywide; Imperial Beach, California Citywide; Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Citywide; San Juan, Puerto Rico Citywide; Sunnyvale, California Countywide; Cook County, Illinois Countywide; Ventura County, California Central Business District; Sioux Falls, South Dakota Central Area; Dubuque, Iowa Central Business District; Elmhurst, Illinois Transit Mall; Denver, Colorado Westheimer Corridor; Houston, Texas Avenido 9 de Julio; Buenos Aires, Argentina Hillsborough County, Florida Racine, Wisconsin West Dundee, Illinois Novi, Michigan Aurora, Illinois Des Moines, Iowa Merrillville, Indiana Park Forest, Illinois Oak Lawn, Illinois Sarasota County, Florida Pinellas County, Florida Muskogee, Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma Victoria, Texas Midland, Texas OBARTON•ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. 300yiestWashington Street Sute610 - Chicago, Minos 60606 -1720 t 1 312.917.3000 (ax. 312.917.1329 System Design Citywide; Jubail, Saudi Arabia Central Area; Glendale, California Transit Mall; San Jose, California North Dallas Area; Dallas County, Texas Central Area; West Palm Beach, Florida Central Area; Muskegon, Michigan Core Area; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Central Business District; Decatur, Illinois Central Loop Area; Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee New Century Town; Vernon Hills, Illinois Central Business District; Chicago Ridge, Illinois Central Business District Expansion Knoxville, Tennessee Citywide; Middletown, Ohio Gaithersburg Urban Area; Maryland Montgomery and Howard Counties, Maryland Cottage Grove, Minnesota Fort Collins, Colorado Warren City, Ohio Oak Brook, Illinois Ontario, Ohio Elyria, Ohio Rockford, Illinois Brookfield, Wisconsin West Hartford, Connecticut St. Louis, Missouri Deptford Township, New Jersey Aurora, Illinois Birmingham, Alabama Hoover, Alabama Areawide; Austin, Texas Fairfax County, Virginia Harris County, Texas SPECIALISTS IN Civil Engineering Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Traffic Engineering Transportation Planning Parking Analysis and Planning Development Analysis and Planning Timing Development, Implementation, and Training California Energy Commission Fuel Efficient Traffic Signal Management (FETSIM) Program; San Francisco, San Jose, Richmond, Redwood City, Contra Costa County, Chino, and Upland, California Gasoline Conservation Assistance Program (GASCAP); Florida Department of Transportation Westheimer /Richmond Corridor Bus Signal Preemption Evaluation; Houston, Texas Energy Saving Traffic Operations Study (ESTOP); Illinois Department of Transportation Statewide Traffic Signal Coordination and Timing Program; Illinois Department of Transportation Spring Hill Mall; West Dundee and Carpentersville, Illinois Concord Pike; Dover, Delaware Roosevelt Road; Chicago, Illinois Killeen, Texas Central Business District; Mason City, Iowa Schaumburg, Illinois Northwest Mall; Glendale, Arizona Traffic Operations Studies; Florida Department of Transportation North Dallas Area; Dallas County, Texas Midland, Texas Victoria, Texas IN I` 9 I' L �f C -j �yI i1 1 111 III � � 1 a �1 �w�,l i, 1�. I I �yI i1 1 111 III � � 1 a �1 �w�,l i U !J U Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Skyway, Parking Structure Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. provides transportation and land planning services to a wide variety of municipalities and public agencies. These services help local officials and agency administrators apply engineering and planning skills to their needs in seven specific areas: • Landscape Architecture and Urban Design ®Traffic Engineering and Signalization • Civil Engineering • Highway and Street Planning • Transportation Planning • Parking Analysis and Planning • Environmental Planning and Impact Evaluation Within each of these seven service areas, experienced professionals identify problems, mitigate potentially significant adverse project impacts, and prepare creative and practical transportation and land planning solutions. Regardless of the size of the project -- from a traffic signal warrant to a design study and environmental impact statement for a proposed express- way -- Barton - Aschman focuses on client needs to prepare high quality designs that meet regulatory standards. Carol Stream, Illinois: U.S. Postal Service Environmental Assessment �V 1. Landscape Architecture and Urban Design 2. Traffic Engineering and Signalization 3. Civil Engineering 4. 1Tfghway and Str( m, • Transitways and Bikeways • Open Space, Park, and Plaza Modifications and Improvements Barton - Aschman has a long history of providing quality services in traffic engineering and operations, traffic impact analysis (especially in relation to major development projects), signal systems analysis, and preparation of plans and speci- fications for signal system installations. For signalization, Barton - Aschman provides a compre- hensive set of services ranging from localized individual inter- section control through traffic - responsive, traffic - adjusted Barton - Aschman provides ex- pert civil engineering design and consultation services for land development projects. These services are frequently an integral part of a comprehen- sive planning design and man- agement package tailored to meet the client's needs. These ser- vices include: ❑ Parking Public, Institutional, and Private Commuter Surface Parking Garages Ramps /Structures Intermodal Transfer ❑ Land Development Access Improvements Grading and Drainage Paving Utilities ❑ Utilities Design Storm and Sanitary Sewers Gas, Telephone Irrigation Water Distribution System Private and Public Utility Coordination • Arterial Roads • Land Access • Local Roads • Intersections and Interchanges Lisle, Illinois: Preliminary and Final Design of Roadv /, In systems, to digital computer cen- ❑ Residential /Commercial /lndustria! v tral master systems. These Development .......... ...:.; - --- traffic- related services include: Facility Layouts Site Grading I Stormwater Management For over 40 years, Barton- o Traffic Impact Studies Site Access Aschman Associates, Inc., o Traffic Operations Plans Incorporation of Wetlands Landscaping has helped communities pre- Lighting pare plans for important streets, ° Feasibility and Needs Studies — parking facilities, and public o Signal System Design and Special orld World places. These projects have Construction Sports Events ranged, for example, from over- o System Timing and Optimization _ all downtown planning in Des Moines, Iowa, through the con- o System Management duct of feasibility studies for o Isolated Traffic Signals Walnut Street Transit Way, to Area -Wide Systems design and consultation during closed Loop Systems construction. o Street Geometrics t The Barton - Aschman Highway o Streetscapes o Projections of Traffic Volumes and Street Planning and Design • Street and Open Space Over Intersection Capacity practice specializes in feasibility Modifications and Improvements studies, location design reports, and final design document prepa- ration for local, county, and state Street Beautification agencies. These services include: j Planning, Design, and Con- struction Phase Services o Expressways and Regional., — El Pedestrian Malls and Plazas Highways • Transitways and Bikeways • Open Space, Park, and Plaza Modifications and Improvements Barton - Aschman has a long history of providing quality services in traffic engineering and operations, traffic impact analysis (especially in relation to major development projects), signal systems analysis, and preparation of plans and speci- fications for signal system installations. For signalization, Barton - Aschman provides a compre- hensive set of services ranging from localized individual inter- section control through traffic - responsive, traffic - adjusted Barton - Aschman provides ex- pert civil engineering design and consultation services for land development projects. These services are frequently an integral part of a comprehen- sive planning design and man- agement package tailored to meet the client's needs. These ser- vices include: ❑ Parking Public, Institutional, and Private Commuter Surface Parking Garages Ramps /Structures Intermodal Transfer ❑ Land Development Access Improvements Grading and Drainage Paving Utilities ❑ Utilities Design Storm and Sanitary Sewers Gas, Telephone Irrigation Water Distribution System Private and Public Utility Coordination • Arterial Roads • Land Access • Local Roads • Intersections and Interchanges Lisle, Illinois: Preliminary and Final Design of Roadv /, In �9 !t Planning 5. Transportation Planning 6. Parking Analysis and Planning 7. Environmental Planning and Impact Evaluation The Transportation Systems and Planning practice special- izes in the analysis of problems through development and appli- cation of state -of -the -art com- puter models that simulate transportation patterns. Barton - Aschman has an excel- lent track record of developing creative, cost - effective, and achievable transportation im- provement programs and offers the following services: O Areawide Thoroughfare Plans �I ❑ Corridor Plans and Alternatives Analyses 0 Travel Forecasting Analyses L 0 Transportation Systems Management Strategies 0 Goods Movement Analyses E) Paratransit Studies El Transit Management Studies Bus and Rail Transit System Planning ❑ New Transit Technology Studies Barton - Aschman provides consultation in all aspects of parking from initial plan- ning, through financial analysis, to the preparation of design plans and specifications. Parking services provided by Barton - Aschman include: ❑ Parking Demand Analyses • Financial Feasibility Studies • Parking Revenue Studies • Parking Lot Design ❑ Garage Planning and Design ❑ Facility Operating Plans ❑ Parking Management Plans C1 Parking Policy Review Transit Station /Facility Design E) Plans and Specifications for Lots and Structures With knowledge of current en- vironmental requirements. Bar - ton-Aschman's staff provides quality environmental analysis and design in both planning and managing projects. The firm's environmental analysis and planning services include: ❑ Environmental Impact Studies ❑ Air Quality and Noise Assessments ❑ Natural Resource Impact Analyses • Environmental Review Documents • Fiscal Impact Analyses • Zoning Analyses • Government Permits ❑ Public Participation Processes ❑ Wetland Delineations ❑ Wetland Mitigation xx. o �s- Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. M Minneapolis: Overview of ssi, �, P Parking Supply and Downtown ir* off 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350 D Demand a Excelsior: Park and Open Space Plan ® Fridley: r g O Supplemental Traffic Analysis a* # for Burger King 0 Maple Grove: #* ( Downtown Traffic Study - FAX (612)332 -6180 B Brooklyn Park: Community Transit Study John C. Mullan gr Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. M Milwaukee: Parking Rate and Revenue Study M Milwaukee: 733 North Van Buren R Regional Medical Complex Parking Study IN Madison: U.S. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 H Highway 12 Transportation Planning for Arterial and John (414)271 -9222 N Nolen Drive Intersection Im- i Q p provernents ® Milwaukee: FAX (414)271 -4305 T Theatre District Feasibility i F Study for Parking Structure Robert J. Ryan S Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. N Novi: Thoroughfare Plan; Park - ii3stit�tm &as. B ing Supply /Demand Study in 26261 Evergreen, Suite 480 B Birmingham: Adams Road Traf- fic Signal Progression Study Southfield, Michigan 48076 -4480 C Canton Township: Thorough - fare Study ® Detroit: Detroit (3131350 3040 f Medical /Cultural /Art Center Traffic Impact Study ® Dear- FAX (313)350 0326 T Michigan Avenue Cross - a�a o over Relocation Study Michael J. Labadie D n Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. Toledo. own ow The Landings II Plan, Traffic and Transportation ® Cleveland: CBD Signal Syste 3040 Riverside Drive, Suite 224 Modernization 202iCorridor Planning Route ® Columbus, Ohio 43221 Akron: Downtown Transit Stu( (614)488 -1188 im Columbus: High Street Cor- ridor Action Plan FAX (614)488 -1839 Doyle R. Clear, Jr. Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. Chicago: Chicago Central Area Circulator Alternatives Analysis 820 Davis Street and Environmental Impact Stat( . P.O. Box 1381 ment ® Canton: Traffic Signal �a Evanston, Illinois 60204 -1381 Design n La Grange: Parking Study and Demand Analysis (708)491 -1000 ® New Lenox: Needs Analysis, Circulation Study, and Imple- * as FAX (708)475 -6053 mentation ® St. Charles: Is we a .. Saris. 5xa a Richard C. Gem Downtown Parking Study I U i ICI ,p i i I i Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. Chicago: Chicago Central Area Circulator Alternatives Analysis 820 Davis Street and Environmental Impact Stat( . P.O. Box 1381 ment ® Canton: Traffic Signal �a Evanston, Illinois 60204 -1381 Design n La Grange: Parking Study and Demand Analysis (708)491 -1000 ® New Lenox: Needs Analysis, Circulation Study, and Imple- * as FAX (708)475 -6053 mentation ® St. Charles: Is we a .. Saris. 5xa a Richard C. Gem Downtown Parking Study I U i ICI ,p i i I i U i ICI ,p i i I i Richard J. Hocking Vice President and Principal Associate Education Master of Science, Northwestern University Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Northwestern University Registrations Professional Engineer in States of Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Florida Professional Associations American Society of Civil Engineers Institute of Transportation Engineers Illinois Society of Professional Engineers National Society of Professional Engineers Tau Beta Pi Lambda Alpha Experience Mr. Hocking has been with Barton-Aschman since 1965. During this time he has directed projects in transportation planning, traffic engi- - neering, transit planning, parking, and civil engineering. He previ- ously held positions as a public works official and municipal engineer. Representative Projects • Traffic engineering and CBD planning in Chicago, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; Kansas City, Missouri; Washington, D.C.; Oklahoma City and Muskogee, Oklahoma; Dubuque, Iowa; Mus- - kegon, Michigan; Milwaukee, Appleton, and Wausau, Wisconsin; Erie, Pennsylvania; Rochester, New York; and Champaign- Urbana, Illinois. • Genial transportation planning in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Rock- ford, Orland Park, DeKalb, and Lake Forest, Illinois; McHenry, DuPage, and Will Counties, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Wausau, Wisconsin. • Environmental impact statements for major highway and transit projects in the Chicago and Milwaukee regions. �.. • Parking studies for Kansas City, Missouri; Rochester, New York; Oklahoma City and Lawton, Oklahoma; Chicago, Rockford, Des Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Richard J. Hocking Representative Projects Plaines, Oak Park, and Joliet, Illinois; Muskegon and Grand `. (cont'd) Rapids, Michigan; and Wausau and Appleton, Wisconsin. • Campus traffic and parking studies for the University of Wis- consin at Madison, University of Chicago, Northern Illinois Uni- versity, Southern Illinois University, Bowling Green State Uni- versity, Wisconsin State University at Eau Claire, the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana and Chicago Campuses), and Mich- igan State University. • Transportation impact analyses for major development projects in Chicago, DuPage County, and Cook County (including the Techny area). • Public transportation and alternative analysis studies for Dallas and Houston, Texas; Lansing and Ann Arbor, Michigan; Chicago and DuPage County, Illinois; Nashville, Tennessee; and St. Louis, Missouri. • New town transportation planning in San Antonio, Texas, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. • Multimodal transportation centers in Washington, D.C.; Grand Central Terminal in New York City; Chicago, Illinois; Milwau- - kee, Wisconsin; and Kansas City, Missouri; transit mall feasibility and design studies in Rochester, New York; Milwaukee, Wiscon- sin; Kansas City, Missouri; Indianapolis, Indiana; Wausau, Wis- - consin; and Ann Arbor, Michigan; an intermodal truck roadway for trailer-on-flatcar terminals in Chicago, Illinois; and the Rock- ford Airport High-Speed Rail Feasibility Study. • Major development site transportation studies in Chicago, Detroit, and New York City, for the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Ten- nessee, for the proposed 1992 World's Fair in Chicago, and for '- major event facilities in Chicago, including the new Chicago Bears Stadium, the new Chicago Stadium (Bulls and Blackhawks), and the McCormick Place expansion project; and the Aerobus Feasi- - bility Study for the Milwaukee County Medical Center. • Health care institution transportation planning for the University of Illinois; Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; Oklahoma Health Sciences Foundation, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Evanston, Urbana, and Chicago, Illinois. • Special group transportation program (elderly and handicapped) in Rochester, New York. • Neighborhood Safety and Security Programs in Chicago, Illinois, and Columbus, Ohio. • Energy conservation programs and analysis for Argonne National Laboratory and the State of Illinois. • Corridor studies in Kansas City, Missouri; Omaha, Nebraska; Tucson, Arizona; and the Chicago metropolitan area. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Richard J. Hocking Selected Publications "Competition or Coordination: A Planning Issue," presented to the Transportation Congress sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers, 1995. "Transportation Management Plan for the Chicago Central Area Cir- culator," prepared for the LRT Conference sponsored by the Trans- portation Research Board and the American Public Transit Associa- - tion, 1995. "Willow Road Task Force: A State, Municipal, and Private Sector Partnership," a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1991. "Transportation Improvements for the Illinois Route 5 High Growth Corridor," a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1985. "Shared Parking Considerations of Tall Buildings," a paper presented at the 1982 Council Meeting of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, October 1982. "Major Trends Affecting Planning and Design for Parking," (coauthor), a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, August 1982. "Updating the Urban Transportation Planning Process for the 1980s," (coauthor), presented at the Annual Meeting of the Institute of Trans- portation Engineers, August 1982. — `' "The Location and Design of Bus Transfer Facilities," a paper pre- sented at the Annual Meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engi- neers, August 1982. "Implementation Issues for Energy Contingency Planning," a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, August 1980. "State-of-the-Art: Parking System Management," a paper presented at a conference sponsored by the University of Minnesota, 1979. "Transportation Energy Conservation—Social and Institutional Impli- cations," a paper presented at a conference sponsored by the National Consumer Research Institute and University of Houston, 1979. "CBD Transportation Centers—A Functional Assessment," a paper presented at the American Society of Civil Engineers Annual Meeting, 1978. "Low Cost Program and Projects," a paper presented at the Street and Traffic Control Workshop, American Public Works Association, 1976. "Improving Pedestrian Access to Train Platforms at Grand Central Terminal, New York," a paper presented at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 1976. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Richard J. Hocking William C. Olson Principal Associate Education Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology Registrations Professional Engineer in States of Illinois and Wisconsin Professional Associations American Society of Civil Engineers Institute of Transportation Engineers Experience Mr. Olson has 20 years of experience in civil engineering in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure, site development, and related projects for public and private sector clients. The projects he has managed range from interstate highway design and airside/land- side airport improvements to planning and design for municipal streets and subdivisions. Mr. Olson has a very broad civil engineering back- - ground, with specific emphasis on transportation engineering. Representative Projects • Kennedy Expressway (I-94), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT); Chicago, Illinois. Project engineer responsible for design reports and preliminary design for the reconstruction of eight miles of major urban freeway. Features of the project included geometric studies for the development of new interchanges, ramp modifications, alignment improvements, and shoulder widening to improve roadway safety and capacity. • IL 26, IDOT;Dixon, Illinois. Design engineer responsible for geo- - metrics and storm water drainage for this highway upgrade from two lanes to four lanes divided. • IL 83, IDOT; Oak Brook, Illinois. Design engineer responsible for the stormwater investigation, analysis, and design associated with the upgrade of this primary urban/rural route from four lanes to six lanes. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. William C. Olson Representative Projects • Northfield Avenue;Harvard, Illinois. Design and resident engineer \.. (cont'd) for construction of a new urban roadway. • Cass Avenue; Westmont, Illinois. Design engineer for the recon- struction of a major route through a central business district. • Sweet Rehab; Villages of Gurnee, Buffalo Grove, and Wauconda, Illinois. Design and resident engineer for resurfacing and recon- struction programs for three suburban Chicago communities. • Lake Parkway (SH 794), Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT);Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Project manager for the preliminary and final design of a new major urban roadway. The project extends I-794 as SH 794 in and beside an active railroad and utility corridor in an urban residential neighborhood. Project included significant and extensive geometric, structural, railroad, utility, drainage, geotechnical, hazardous waste, environmental, public involvement, local road, signalization, lighting, and aesthetic enhancement features. Also included was a complete reevaluation of the Environmental Impact Statement. • SH 29 East and West, WisDOT' Wausau, Wisconsin. Project man- ager responsible for coordinating the completion and submittal of the plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Project included new four-lane divided segment, segment of upgrade from two lanes to — \. ' four, interchange, and river crossings in a predominantly rural environment. • SH 64, WisDOT;Merrill, Wisconsin. Project manager responsible for the environmental report, design reports, final design, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for six miles of resurfacing, widening, and shoulder construction. • SH 67, WisDOT; Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Design engineer responsible for the preliminary drainage design for a four-lane divided highway with urban cross section on new alignment. • Local Road Program; City of Munster, Indiana. Project engineer responsible for the design, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the reconstruction of five local streets. Projects included significant construction/reconstruction of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main. • Sewer Improvements, Argonne National Laboratory;LaGrange, Illinois. Project engineer responsible for a conceptual design report for the improvements to 20 miles of domestic and laboratory sewers, which entailed the preparation of new mapping to identify the routing of each of the sewers that served the three `. different water systems on the site, and a determination of the causes for the excessive inflow and infiltration. Barton Aschman Associates, Inc. William C. Olson Representative Projects • Runway Extension and Taxiway Construction, O'Hare Inter- (cont'd) national Airport; Chicago, Illinois. Design engineer for the analysis and design of the infield storm water drainage system associated with runway and taxiway construction. • Airside Improvements, Air National Guard;Peoria, Illinois. Design engineer for the analysis and design of all stormwater drainage improvements at the Air National Guard base. • North Coast Redevelopment Project, Ministry of Construction and Planning Institute of Jamaica; Kingston, Jamaica. Project manager for a 100-kilometer segment of the 260-kilometer project to upgrade the North Coast Highway. The project involved design and construction documents for the resurfacing, reconstruction, and realignment of this primary highway that runs through envi- ronmentally sensitive coastal and mountain regions in urban and rural areas. — `. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. William C. Olson Gerald Salzman Principal Associate Education Master of Urban Planning in Transportation, Texas A&M University Master of Arts in Urban History, University of Houston Bachelor of Arts in Economic History, University of Rochester Professional Associations Institute of Transportation Engineers _ American Institute of Certified Planners National Parking Association, Parking Consultants Council International Parking Institute Experience At Barton-Aschman, Mr. Salzman has concentrated on: • Site traffic analysis for office, retail, residential, hotel, theater, and mixed-use developments. • Transportation planning for communities. • Parking demand analysis for single-use and mixed-use projects, as well as central business district studies. • Traffic safety studies. Representative Projects • Site traffic analysis for commercial developments in Chicago, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Bloomingdale, Niles, and Deer- field, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kenwood, Ohio; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Los Angeles, California; and Melbourne, Australia. • Site traffic analysis for office, industrial, and residential devel- opments in Brookfield, Wisconsin; Schaumburg, Barrington, Chi- - cago, Northbrook, Glenview, Deerfield, Lisle, Willowbrook, Downers Grove, and Orland Park, Illinois; and Clayton, Missouri. • Neighborhood traffic planning in Chicago, Geneva, and St. Charles, Illinois; and German Village and the Ohio State neigh- borhood in Columbus, Ohio. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Gerald Salzman Representative Projects • Industrial neighborhood traffic planning in Chicago, Illinois, and (conEd) Milwaukee, Wisconsin. • Shared parking research for the Urban Land Institute. • Analysis of the regional impact of a major mixed-use development in Los Angeles, California, and post offices in Peoria and Chicago, Illinois. • Comprehensive traffic safety study, including sign and signal inventory, school safety, hazardous intersections, and functional classification in Aurora, Illinois. • Traffic analyses for major event centers and stadiums in Chicago, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. • Parking demand analysis for hotel projects in Los Angeles, Cali- fornia; Chicago and Schaumburg, Illinois; and Washington, D.C.; university and hospital campuses in Carbondale, Chicago, and Peoria, Illinois; Norman, Oklahoma; and Lawrence, Kansas; movie theaters in Chicago and Niles, Illinois; residential develop- ments in Chicago and Arlington Heights, Illinois; and parking garages in Chicago, Illinois. Selected Publications "Hotel Parking—How Much is Enough?" Urban Land, January 1988. "Capacity of Dual Left-Turn Lanes," report of ITE Committee 5P-5, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1993. "Parking Demand," Dimensions in Parking II, 1993 (coauthor). "Capacity and Triple Left-Turn Lanes," report of ITE Committee 5P-5A, Institute of Transportation Engineers, April 1995. _ "Shared Parking Planning Guidelines," report of ITE Committee GF-52, Institute of Transportation Engineers, October 1995. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Gerald Salzman Dawn L. Marshall Associate Education Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Marquette University _ Professional Associations Institute of Transportation Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers Women's Transportation Seminar Experience Since joining Barton-Aschman, Ms. Marshall has conducted traffic and parking studies for educational, residential, medical, and mixed- use developments. Her assignments have included trip generation, — parking requirements, traffic assignments, capacity analyses, internal circulation planning, and pedestrian safety studies. Representative Projects Educational Developments • Mt. Prospect Public Schools;Mt. Prospect, Illinois. A study was conducted to evaluate the impacts of combining three elementary schools into two. The study evaluated what impact the expansion of the two remaining schools would have on traffic circulation and pedestrian safety. • New Trier Township High School;Northfield, Illinois. Alternatives were developed to improve site traffic circulation, reduce conges- tion, and improve pedestrian safety at this 3,200-student school. Recommendations also were made with respect to parking. • Joseph Sears Elementary School;Kenilworth, Illinois. Alternatives were developed to improve pedestrian safety, reduce congestion in pickup/drop-off areas, and improve on-site circulation. The Sears School is located three blocks south of New Trier Township High School, so the recommendations for each school were evalu- ated in relation to their impact on both schools. • Deerpath Elementary and Junior High Schools;Lake Forest,Illinois. Alternatives were developed to improve site access and circulation without making significant alterations to the external road system. Barton Aschman Associates, Inc. Dawn L. Marshall Representative Projects • Wright allege and Truman allege; Chicago, Illinois. A study (cont'd) was conducted to determine the impact of the parking structures proposed at both colleges. The impact of the parking structures on the external street system were evaluated, and rec- ommendations were made with regard to site access. • Hinsdale Central High School;Hinsdale, Illinois. A traffic and pedestrian safety study was conducted, and alternatives were developed for improving traffic circulation and pedestrian safety. Alternatives were developed to separate bus and automobile traf- fic. Pedestrian access was evaluated with respect to reducing conflicts. • Hinsdale South High School;Darien, Illinois. A study was con- ducted to improve traffic circulation and pedestrian safety. The study evaluated roadway improvements that could be made to reduce congestion. The locations of vehicular and pedestrian access points in order to reduce conflict areas. Residential Developments • Mein/wit Farm;Flossmoor, Illinois. A study was conducted to evaluate the impact of a proposed development of 208 single-fam- ily homes. Access to the proposed development was evaluated, as was the effect of the development-generated traffic on the external road network. -- Medical Centers • St. Luke's Medical Center; Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A study was conducted to assess the impact of relocating existing on-site park- ing to a proposed off-site parking structure. The study evaluated the effect of relocating traffic in combination with expanding the medical center. _ • Columbia Hospital, Northwest Clinic; Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This study assessed the impact of a proposed medical center on the surrounding road network. Recommendations were made regard- ing site access and internal circulation. Mixed-use Developments • New Trier West Center; Northfield, Illinois. Converted from a school, New Trier West Center is a major suburban mixed-use development. This study evaluated the impacts of adding a theater, caterer, educational offices, and dance group to the existing Bevel- _ opment. The traffic impacts of the development on the external road system were determined, and pedestrian needs were evaluated with respect to an existing senior citizen center, educational facili- ties, and recreational center. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Dawn L. Marshall ttIt t tlleW La till tel ei v�iv .. 'f : Up a t -, s 61441 : __ ' K a r d ,xr 1, - — �.....- Village of Morton Grove, Illinois Submitted By: Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen&Payne, Inc. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. November, 1997 Introduction Comprehensive Plan Update Village of Morton Grove, Illinois PROJECT TEAM: • Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. Chicago, Illinois • Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Chicago, Illinois KEY PROJECT STAFF: • Thomas 0. Payne, Principal Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen &Payne, Inc. • Philip W. Hanegraaf, Principal Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. • Richard J. Hocking, Vice President and Principal Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 1 Project Team Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. (TPAP) is a professional consult- ing firm offering a full range of planning, design, urban revitalization, and development management services to both public and private cli- ents. The firm is committed to an action-oriented approach to solving community and public policy problems, with strong emphasis on pro- gram implementation. In addition to the team approach to urban problems, several other basic concepts guide all work undertaken by the firm. TPAP is committed to personalized consulting services. It promotes close working relation- ships between client and consultant. At least one of the firm's principals participates in each consulting assignment. The firm is dedicated to the concept of public involvement in planning processes and incorporates vigorous participation programs into most of its studies. TPAP staff members have been forerunners in project financing and implementa- tion, and the firm insists upon strong implementation components in all assignments. Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Barton-Aschman's multidisciplinary practice encompasses traffic engi- neering and transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, parking planning and design, and environmental impact analysis. More than 200 trained and experienced men and women provide the broad range of disci- plines and skills essential for producing thorough and reliable solutions to a wide range of urban and regional problems. The firm provides services nationwide to public and private clients from its office in Chi- cago, Illinois, as well as regional offices located throughout the United States. The present firm was organized in 1959, when George W. Barton's traffic engineering and transportation planning firm, founded in 1946, incorporated Frederick T. Aschman's urban planning practice. This ac- tion, an innovative concept for its time, demonstrated the company's understanding of the fundamental relationships among transportation systems, land use, and socioeconomic developments. This blending of transportation and urban planning skills marked the beginning of a tra- dition at Barton-Aschman, one in which the skills and perspectives of many professionals are combined to provide the best and most com- prehensive solutions to the special problems of our clients. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 2 Proposal Overview ❑ Senior-Level Staff Commitment. The staff that we will assign to the Morton Grove project is experienced in all aspects of compre- hensive planning, including land-use planning, economic develop- ment, transportation, public facilities and infrastructure, urban de- sign, redevelopment, and project financing and implementation. All key staff are senior-level consultants, and all share a commitment to public participation and local involvement in the planning process. ❑ Approach to the Comprehensive Plan. We propose a seven-step planning process for the Morton Grove assignment. This program would include establishing an overall "vision" for the community, analyzing existing conditions, identifying issues and concerns, for- mulating goals and objectives, developing and evaluating al- ternative plans and policies, and preparing final Comprehensive Plan recommendations. ❑ Emphasis on Local Input and Participation. We firmly believe that a successful Comprehensive Plan must be based on active lo- cal input and participation and our proposed work program entails a high degree of local involvement. In addition to the visioning corn- \-- ponent, a special Project Advisory Committee would be established to work with the consultant throughout the course of the study. Key person interviews, community workshops and a community survey would be undertaken early in the process to elicit ideas and percep- tions about issues and potentials within Morton Grove. Community- wide meetings would be undertaken at key junctures to present in- formation, discuss findings and conclusions, and establish consen- sus before entering the next phase of the program. We have found that this process helps build strong local support for the final plan. ❑ Experience in Related Assignments. Our Project Team has ex- tensive experience in comprehensive planning and has prepared comprehensive plans for communities throughout the country. A sampling of recent plans includes: Lenexa, Lawrence and Salina, Kansas; Lincoln, Nebraska; Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Mount Prospect, Palos Park, Oak Lawn, Plainfield, Willowbrook, and Woodridge, Illi- nois; Oakwood, Ohio; and West Lafayette, Indiana. In addition, our Project Team's experience extends well beyond general policy planning and includes detailed project planning for downtowns and commercial corridors, residential neighborhoods, industrial districts, transportation systems, and redevelopment proj- ects. Several of our planning and urban design studies have re- ceived national recognition. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois: Comprehensive Plan Proposal 3 ❑ Experience in Working With IDOT. Barton-Aschman has a strong working relationship with IDOT, with both the traffic bureau and the programming bureau. The firm is currently retained by IDOT on two major projects: 1) FAP 342, the Northern Extension of IL 53; and 2) the Signal Coordination and Timing Project for Bloomington, Free- port, Moline, and downstate railroad interconnect locations. This strong working relationship is also due to the many clients BAA rep- resents in gaining approval for projects which must be approved by IDOT. Recent projects which were approved by IDOT include signal and operational improvements for several signals in Winnetka, and signal improvements and interconnect of signals in Downtown Elmhurst. ❑ Focus on Plan and Project Implementation. All of our planning assignments include detailed implementation programs covering the timing and sequence of actions to be taken, and the implemen- tation mechanisms and financial resources to be utilized. We have been involved in more Tax Increment Financing projects than any other consulting firm in the Midwest. We believe that our expertise in project implementation will be especially important in addressing the five priority planning areas in Morton Grove. ❑ Knowledge of the Morton Grove Community. Our Project Team would bring to the study a strong initial understanding of conditions and potentials within Morton Grove. TPAP has undertaken several previous assignments within the community, including the 1979 Comprehensive Plan and the Dempster Street Corridor Study. We have recently surveyed the five priority areas identified in the Vil- lage's RFP, held brief discussions with Village staff, and developed several initial ideas about the basic focus and direction of the up- coming planning study. We believe this knowledge and experience will permit us to move quickly and efficiently into the project, should we be selected by the Village. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 4 Project Staff The professional staff that we will assign to the Morton Grove assignment is experienced in all aspects of comprehensive planning, including land- use, transportation, public facilities and infrastructure, redevelopment proj- ects, urban design, and project financing and implementation. All key members of our Project Team are senior level consultants, and all have worked together on a number of similar projects. This is particularly important for the Morton Grove assignment since the consultant will be called upon to provide guidance for a highly interactive community partici- pation process, and address the issues and potentials of several priority planning areas. TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Thomas O. Payne, Principal, TPAP Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Auburn University Master of Architecture, University of Illinois Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Illinois Experience: Mr. Payne has over 20 years experience in architec- ture and planning and has directed numerous proj- ects in comprehensive planning, commercial and in- dustrial area development, and large-scale urban design. Mr. Payne has prepared over 15 compre- hensive plans, including plans for Oakwood, Ohio; West Lafayette, Indiana; Glen Ellyn, Illinois; and Lenexa, Kansas. Mr. Payne also served as Project Director for the 1979 Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan and the Dempster Street Corridor Study. Honors and Awards: Mr. Payne's planning and design projects have won awards from Progressive Architecture, Design & Environment, the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Landscape Architects, the National Association of Regional Councils, and the Indiana and Kansas chapters of the American Plan- ning Association. Role in the Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Payne will serve as Proj- ect Director and will be responsible for the physical planning and design aspects of the assignment. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 5 Philip W. Hanegraaf, AICP, Principal, TPAP Education: Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Studies, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Experience: Mr. Hanegraaf has 18 years experience in planning and development in the public and private sectors. Mr. Hanegraaf has managed local planning and de- velopment programs, and has managed and com- pleted numerous comprehensive plans and corridor studies. Mr. Hanegraaf has also completed a variety of other assignments, including downtown and sub- area plans, and has special expertise in land use controls. He is currently directing planning programs in Oak Lawn, and Palos Park, Illinois. Affiliations: American Planning Association (APA) Lambda Alpha International - a land economics fra- ternity Vice President, Illinois Chapter of the APA 1997- 1998 Role in the Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Hanegraaf will be re- sponsible for the zoning and development code as- pects of the assignment. BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. Richard J. Hocking, Vice President and Principal Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Education: Master of Science, Northwestern University Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Northwest- ern University Experience: Mr. Hocking is registered professional engineer in several states and has more than 30 years of expe- rience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and civil engineering. He has directed and managed many major transportation corridor projects, includ- ing transit alternatives analyses and corridor evalua- tion assignments for the Chicago Central Area Circu- lator, the Chicago Southwest Transit Corridor Study, and the Milwaukee Northwest Transit Corridor Study; and major highway preliminary design proj- ects, including the Elgin-O'Hare corridor freeway and the 1-94 (Zoo interchange) modernization project in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Hocking has also pre- pared transportation impact fee programs for various Village of Morton Grove,Illinois: Comprehensive Plan Proposal 6 counties in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida. Mr. Hocking has taken lead roles in Barton-Aschman's work for IDOT on the Elgin-O'Hare project (FAP 426) and the IL 53 project (FAP 342). Honors and Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, American So- ciety of Civil Engineers, Illinois Section, 1995 Role in the Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Hocking will serve as lead consultant with special responsibility for trans- portation planning within the priority planning areas and coordination/reconciliation of the SRA route de- sign concepts. William C. Olson, Principal Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Illinois Insti- tute of Technology Experience: Mr. Olson has 20 years of experience in civil engi- neering in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure, site development, and related projects for public and private sector clients. The projects he has managed range from interstate highway design and airside/landside airport improvements to plan- ning and design for municipal streets and subdivi- sions. Mr. Olson has a very broad civil engineering background, with specific emphasis on transporta- tion engineering. Role in the Morton Grove assignment: Mr. Olson will serve as sen- ior civil engineer for the infrastructure elements of the plan. Village of Morton Grove,Illinois: Comprehensive Plan Proposal 7 `" Preliminary Work Program Work Tasks: Products: Local Involvement Task 1 Project Mk • Initiation Agreed upon Meeting with staff and Village work program and officials;establish Project schedule Advisory Committee Task E lah stablishing a Vision Vision Statement'to Visioning workshop and bus guide and direct the tour,follow-up meeting with new Plan Committee T Citizen input on problems, Neighborhood workshops;focus issues,concerns and group meetings;key person opportunities interviews;community survey I lah nalysis Background data for the Staff assistance and support; Plan;identification of meetings with Committee issues and opportunities Task Community-Wide Plans Draft framework plans for Meetings with Staff,Committee land use,transportation and the Community and community facilities Task 6 Subarea limmil Plans Draft plans for five priority Meetings with Staff,Committee I i bk ...I%i r,>: areas,with a strong and the Community implementation orientation Task 7 IN Comprehensive Plan Document Draft and final versions of Meetings with Committee,Village the Comprehensive Plan Commissions,Village Board V document and the community Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal - 8 Strengths of Our Team 1. Senior-level staff commitment 2. Approach to the Comprehensive Plan 3. Emphasis of local input and participation 4. Experience in related assignments 5. Experience in working with IDOT 6. Focus on plan implementation 7. Knowledge of the Morton Grove community 8. Creativity and innovation in planning and design 9. Proven track record, with excellent client references Village of Morton Grove,Illinois:Comprehensive Plan Proposal 9 12kii : ,:: :.,, .. .. ,, _ ::::,„,...,.. , ,,,. ......,_,,,,----,-iff:t--,2,:,..:1„..::-:_j:::::„.,,,,i,:i.:::,:ii,„,,:,,, ,: ,:., ' ' - ".,," - -._ __., , ..,_ 7.:,-.- ,..,i,"::-:.',.'7,-,.:'.7"-,-'..f.:, ' L7Mt 12121L7- cT'cii z/? 1 "L 1C=11 :`1 lvc 1=1c11 Up L L' 4 "ii.7-" li- - . ......."•-' .iii.‘7.q:>,,..--7.-,i'-;4:;"-ik:;'!;-* -0e4-- - -'-'. - - } ' ' Village of Morton Grove, Illinois Submitted By: Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen &Payne. Inc. Barton-Aschman Associates. Inc. November, 1997 Definition and Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan... Te Comprehensive Plan is a , community's official policy guide for 4 s physical improvement and develop- ment. -' The Comprehensive Plan should -- be long range. It should consider not _ only the immediate needs and con- cerns of a community, but also proj- ■ ; o M/ ect improvement and development eel= to 15 years in the future. Village of Morton Grove R� 2 / x `e o"\, The Plan should clearly articulate "5•_,,, 1 a community's"vision"for the future, and prescribe policies and guidelines for achieving that vision. 1. 7/. The Plan should be comprehen- "' _ sive in scope. It should address the use of land and buildings,the move- ment of people and vehicles, and the The Plan should be dynamic and This handout briefly describes provision of parks, schools, utilities part of a continuing planning pro- and illustrates: a)the Lenexa corn- and other public facilities. gram. It should be supplemented by munity, b)the planning process, c) The Plan should be comprehen- more specific studies, and be refined the role of citizen participation, d)the sive in geographic coverage. It and updated to reflect changing Plan's basic components, and e)the should address residential neighbor- needs,conditions and aspirations. results and achievements of the hoods, commercial areas, industrial The Plan should provide a basis planning program. districts, public and institutional for refining the zoning ordinance, Similarities& Differences... lands, and public rights-of-way. subdivision regulations and other P The Plan should provide a vehicle development codes, all of which Throughout this handout, we for local residents to participate in should be used to implement plan- have noted the similarities and differ decisions regarding physical devel- ping policies and recommendations. ences between the Lenexa and Mor- opment. It should encourage resi- The Plan should also serve as a ton Grove communities and the two planning processes. dents to discuss issues and con- marketing tool to promote a com- cerns, identify needs and opportuni- munity's unique assets and advan- In general, Lenexa is similar to ties, and evaluate future options and tages, and help attract desirable new Morton Grove in terms of population, alternatives. investment and development. suburban location, good accessibili- ty,Plan should clearly establish ty, variety of residential neighbor- The Example... hoods, commercial corridors, strong the"ground rules"for private industrial base,and the improvement and development. It As requested by the Village of presence of should provide guidelines by which Morton Grove, we have selected one regional open space. the Planning Commission and City Comprehensive Plan prepared by Lenexa is different from Morton Council can review and evaluate pri our firm which illustrates the plan- Grove in that it still contains a signifi- vate development proposals. ping process. cant amount of vacant land. While The Plan should provide a guide We have selected the Plan for the Lenexa Comprehensive Plan for public investments and capital Lenexa, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas addresses improvement and rede- improvements, and should help City. velopment within the established ensure that local public dollars are community, it also addresses the spent wisely. issues and implications of long-term municipal growth and expansion 0 Comprehensive Plan Interview:Village of Morton Grove, Illinois-Trkla,Pettigrew,Allen&Payne, Inc.-Barton-Aschman Associates,Inc. The Lenexa Community... The City of Lenexa, Kansas is , a suburban community of 32,000 0 c ,;=a_ people located within affluent John- ,`— - son County,approximately 12 miles 1 4. - L. _-- 1 J g ra southwest of downtown Kansas City. -- a tt "'4' e 1_T Lenexa is bordered by mature —•—L __ �`' Mr • communities to the north,east and .v:}� d south, with unincorporated lands to 1 :-.----i,, b' the west. It is located near several '! major expressways and highways, - -• ' :Y.,;T and has excellent regional accessi- ®._ ff ret�my bility. _. _� In terms of land use and develop- 4.- " ` 'c ment, Lenexa is divided into two 6 "- �� 1 i � parts.The eastern portion of the City is essentially built-up.While this area is predominantly sound and well- T maintained, some of the older neigh- borhoods and commercial areas are Lenexa has a significant and a - 87th Street Parkway, a commer- showing signs of age. growing industrial base, with major cial corridor similar to Dempster business park developments located Street and Waukegan Road in Mor- The western portion of Lenexa is ton Grove in the southern portion of the com- largely vacant and undeveloped, munity. b - 95th Street mixed use corridor �'"' with several areas of significant nat- Lenexa is also the site of substan- C - College Boulevard, the primary nat- ural beauty.The Mill Creek corridor arterial within Lenexa's industrial dis- traverses the community just west of tial commercial development, partic- frict, similar to Touhy Avenue in Mor 1-435,and is characterized by rolling ularly along several urban arterial ton Grove topography, woodlands, wetlands corridors. Commercial development and redevelopment continues to d - Old Town, a pedestrian-oriented and other attractive natural features. mix of commercial,public and resi- occur along these corridors, particu- dential uses, similar to Lincoln Ave Lenexa's residential neighbor- larly along the 87th Street Parkway hoods are among its most important nue in Morton Grove and the 95th Street corridor. assets. The community consists of a e - Renner Boulevard corridor, rec- rich variety of residential areas offer- ommended for future high-intensity ing a wide range of housing types development and housing prices. Residential f - Lenexa's industrial district, simi- areas include older, historic neigh- lar to the industrial area in Morton borhoods; newer suburban develop- Grove ments; and semi-rural estates. 9 - Like Morton Grove, Lenexa has Lenexa also has several multi-family a wide variety of residential neigh- developments, particularly along and borhoods near its major arterial routes. h - Mill Creek, an environmental corridor recommended for regional open space and recreation, similar to the Forest Preserve in Morton Grove - Vacant and undeveloped land recommended for long-term devel- opment Comprehensive Plan Interview:Village of Morton Grove, Illinois-Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen&Payne,Inc.-Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. The Planning Process... The City of Lenexa decided to ir ter �I*., ®�♦ prepare a new Comprehensive Plan f _. ^�, �.;f/������ `�♦♦�� ,� in 1988. Y `� ;; � \�"k ♦♦- •�♦O 0. 4 The City's primary reasons for 1 "♦♦♦ •♦ '�••• undertaking the new Plan were: a) ` _- f�. I���` ♦♦ •, ••••0. •, local concerns regarding the initial .; ® !� i \,♦�• ,♦♦ ,♦♦♦♦♦• :•. •� signs of age and decline within older ►� 4,1 ;♦♦♦;, +•. �•.,\. neighborhoods, and b)the need for a, .,..♦♦044 's-•`4,64, ♦♦ long-range growth management pro- �%- / "'�" �♦�'® � #.4! 44..'••�` �♦♦�1/ gram for remaining vacant land. NI4 S' • �" 44� ■ �' ` `�Ak.g �;; it -. may/+�' • 'ir4: ,'- The planning process in Lenexa ' 4 8.,_.'"�/ •f �� P 9 P � ;�� ,�•� „�ii consisted of four phases. .iii f i __ N\ Phase i entailed the collection 0 � , and analysis of information about 1 , , �,w.- /\ ��''� . :� existing conditions and future poten- tials. T Phase 2 involved the formulation Similarities to Morton Grove: Like Morton Grove, Lenexa has a of goals and objectives, and the rich variety of residentia!neighbor hoods. The Comprehensive Plan preparation of alternative plans and The planning process proposed policies for future growth and devel- for Morton Grove is very similar to includes guidelines and recommen- opment. that undertaken in Lenexa. L Like Lenexa,the Morton Grove dations for improving and enhancing Phase 3 included the preparation existing neighborhoods, and promot- of Subarea Plans for four geographic process will include the collection existing high-quality new residential ing areas of special concern to the City, and analysis of information about developments. and the preparation of Urban Design existing conditions and future poten- Guidelines to ensure quality develop- tials;the formulation of goals and ment and redevelopment throughout objectives;the preparation of a corn- the community. munity-wide plan and a series of Phase 4 involved preparation of subarea plans; and the preparation the draft and final versions of the of draft and final Plan documents. Comprehensive Plan document. However, in Lenexa, we were Lenexa's planning process required to address the impacts and entailed close cooperation between implications of future municipal City staff,the City Council, the Plan- growth and expansion,which are not ning Commission,an advisory com- issues in Morton Grove. mittee and the consulting team. While Lenexa's Plan addressed reuse and redevelopment in several older neighborhoods, this will receive even more emphasis in Morton Grove. Comprehensive Plan Interview:Village of Morton Grove,Illinois-Trkla,Pettigrew,Allen&Payne, Inc.-Barton-Aschman Associates,Inc. Citizen Participation... The Lenexa planning process entailed significant citizen input and participation. _.47 '• 1 ;'. A special Project Advisory Corn- FF _• ,i mittee was formed to work with the r r" se 's• consultant throughout the study.This ' , �' y„.. � .'" ; ' Committee consisted of City staff, public officials, representatives from ' 1. �O•• `' the school and park districts, local : :.; , M• business persons,and residents of ►�r _;FY '�' ?^f, * 4 R •various neighborhoods. I 1 `' =` , • }i '' ` r-F ;,a,' �'•. •Each phase of the assignment t - , " ;;:;1 Y F i included multiple working conferen- 1 - .•mss'. ,•_.,• .., . 1 1' t ces with the Project Advisory Com- — ,,, _____1'"° mittee, Planning Commission and ^" - . City Council. Each phase also - - included at least one major public ; meeting. r To encourage local input early in :'' `. the planning process, interviews were conducted with over 20 per- sons to discuss existing conditions, L-- issues and concerns. Community workshops were also conducted at �6 �' .. \ Like Morton Grove, Lenexa has an key junctures to discuss issues and �� attractive park and open space sys- concerns y !: -1 . �: �- tern which serves the local communi- tion with a broader cross-sec- �� .l' �� ? ty, and regional recreational areas •lion of the community. Xefrit.4. ,`." that also serve surrounding com-Similarities to Morton Grove: ., ;�: munities. Like Lenexa, we have suggested ?i-•••• �%„ i ' j'' ,� Sar-Ko-Par Park(above)is similar that the Morton Grove planning proc �,,> , !� *SP' to Harrer Park in Morton Grove" ess include significant local input - j it- ." . /'4 The Comprehensive Plan recom- and participation. j ��,T, ,,s i mends that Mill Creek(left)be Like Lenexa, we have suggested , 0, V improved as a regional open space the formation of a Project Advisory - AZ/ ' 1-= ova=-- 1" 'N' corridor and recreational trail. Committee to work with the consul- 1 _t' , ,, ; 4,747,{ tant throughout the study.We have 9 ,..,=... l �,-, also suggested key person inter- i ,k ,'0 views, neighborhood workshops, and public meetings at key junc- tures. However, in addition to these techniques,we have suggested a "visioning session", a community survey, and several other techniques to promote even more citizen partici- pation in Morton Grove. Comprehensive Plan interview:Village of Morton Grove, Illinois-Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen&Payne, Inc. -Barton-Aschman Associates,Inc. The Community-Wide Plan... Lenexa's community-wide plan presents long-range recommenda 7 .< ; tions for improvement and develop- Ai - :-.7::.‘--c._ ment within the community. It A ' tie " ` ` I �. addresses the enhancement of exist- , r: Al,_ I 'tea i ing built-up areas, as well as future -- " _ �- . 3..a growth and development. •F MIM ,,ill The community-wide plan con �:' , sists of three components: � '` 'e �� �, -_,,/,...--.,.W rivkj ‘ -J t ��'__.11-/:fit � �.= The Land Use Plan provides a 1,--: guide for future land developmental 1.within the community. It identifies . �` ..c which lands should be used for resi- dential, commercial, industrial and public land uses. It also describes . 7=7._- relationships between various land use areas, and the types of projects T and improvements desirable within each area. Similarities to Morton Grove: The Land Use Plan for Lenexa, The Transportation Plan pres- Like Lenexa, the community-wide Kansas recommends compatible ents recommendations for street and plan for Morton Grove will encom- new in fill and redevelopment in the eastern portion of the community, roadway improvements required to pass land use,transportation and and large-scale new development in �, serve the community in the future. community facilities. the predominantly vacant western The Transportation Plan was pre- However, in Lenexa we were portion. pared by Bucher, Willis& Ratliff, a required to expend more time and Kansas City firm, under the direction effort in data collection and analysis of TPAP. than will be needed in Morton Grove. The Community Facilities Plan In addition, in Lenexa it was nec- presents long range recommenda- essary to address the impacts and tions for parks and recreation, ele- implications of future municipal mentary and secondary schools,fire growth and expansion,which are not department, police department, issues in Morton Grove. library, municipal offices, and public works facilities. It includes recom- mendations for preserving and pro- tecting Mill Creek and Coon Creek as natural environmental areas and recreational corridors similar to the Forest Preserve lands in Morton Grove. we 0 Comprehensive Plan Interview:Village of Morton Grove, Illinois-Trkla,Pettigrew,Allen&Payne, Inc. -Barton-Aschman Associates,Inc. Subarea Plans... Lenexa's subarea plans pres- _ ent more detailed improvement and �Jllii"""`"� 15� � in development recommendations for e-/I J - A :__ . II= e four sections of the community which !Hs ■•1 ___3e'—r were of special concern to the City. ' MEIN*," _r'., 1111 _plllllll 1='" 1—e •unw mu=u� i ..e !- The 87th Street Parkway is mum i��/i =_,,,�1 e�>�_ Lenexa's most intensely developed _�_-_= Into ui ii _ ��� ■ -l�( _ilia pro_Willi , —�—._- corridor,and is the site of much of __ I ., 4 __ uui'i1°O1 • ti the City's commercial development. JJJ _; - III o � ,�, y p mil, li i _. 011A41, / ' Plan recommendations include pro- : _JL-_,_¢ i }i'-''r posals for new retail, service and � �.�# [.- l 4I ,•• multi-family residential development, /-- A 1 :. p,- `ti'// right-of-way enhancements, and traf- �9f�_ �� i Tn i ��`�G� ' fic operational improvements. uun[rn -- i ; I --ru 1LJa Ln ! ' Old Town is located along the �a ill1;sa ��Nr'_ historic Santa Fe Trail and includes a 'I nv �I1 r` .t:���� aim It 'or ii pedestrian-oriented mix of retail, -_�, urn h.. , - '�.1 E7 1 111 Ill r!la 10 p: _service, institutional and residential un ii �,,,,, Pi 9 !l_. au. / .1 uses. Recommendations include mom gull'�Alpo P redevelopment of deteriorated prop- - � e• . :W ,i; erties for commercial and residential 1l „ir „. 11, ° „1��' use public infrastructure improve- f----'1 i 1. `.. ments, and streetscape,pedestrian f� /_ L -W:1 ` fj,L�' . ,:rr r► 4,7_ �I� and other design enhancements. /.; �. •—�.� -� f' _ -,.,� r, rl l I`1 ;� The College Boulevard corridor -:- ( > #I/i! ,� _ - .rt passes through Lenexa's industrial ` ' , Z district. Recommendations include improvement and development of .1;r.7 !! ,4 this corridor as a premier location for Similarities to Morton Grove: ,,/':}'i -`' business park development, charac- Like Lenexa, subarea plans will �i! a � // terized by high quality architecture -no. '4:-:, be a key component of the Morton , located in attractively landscaped, Grove Comprehensive Plan. - _____ 1--W campus-type environments. The subarea planning issues ad- j_ ;1i L The Renner Boulevard corridor dressed for the 87th Street Parkway �7', ;y �l�r} , was essentially undeveloped at the and the Old Town area in Lenexa are 1 time the Plan was prepared. How- very similar to the issues to be 16171-#41_,Utr”. ,•,, ever, as the community continues to addressed in Morton Grove. grow and develop in a westerly direction, the Plan recommends that Although reuse and redevelop- 'r Renner Boulevard be developed as ment were addressed in Lenexa's Subarea Plans for Old Town(top) Lenexa's new high-intensity, multi- subarea plans,these will receive which is similar to Lincoln Avenue, even more emphasis in Morton purpose town center". and the 87th Street Parkway(bot- Grove. tom) which is similar to Dempster Street and Waukegan Road 0 Comprehensive Plan interview: Village of Morton Grove,Illinois-Trkla,Pettigrew,Allen&Payne,Inc.-Garton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Benefits and Achievements... ►. F: NF X A, it has been eight years since I KANSAS-A TOWN Lenexa's Comprehensive Plan was I s►{APFI7 BY'rt►EF0RCFS O T F: OLD W LS ► completed- Even though many of the changes ►` anticipated in the Plan have not yet - 4. occurred,the Plan has resulted in a number of benefits for the Lenexa --- " community. � - � The Plan has proved to be a use- FIVEx. ; """""""V"' ful and effective guide for the City in " : reviewing and evaluating develop r,.. ` ment proposals, even though refine- .. ments and modifications continue to be made. It has also been beneficial - - to the City in programming and = - implementing capital improvements. _ Specific benefits and achieve- - ''-=--; ments are highlighted below. - - 4 - Data base.A range of data and materials on the community was assembled and recorded for the first time. This data base has been useful Boulevard. for business park development. to City staff in a variety of ways since Old Town.A number of the rec- Mill Creek corridor. Lenexa con- the Plan was completed. ommended projects have been tinues to work with Johnson County Citizen participation.The Com- undertaken within Old Town, includ- and other regional agencies to pro- prehensive Plan initiated meaningful ing pedestrian and streetscape tect and enhance this attractive natu- community participation in the local improvements, facade improve- ral corridor.Trail improvements have planning and development process. ments, and the redevelopment of been undertaken. This practice has continued, and the several marginal properties for new Western growth area.The future City recently completed the Lenexa commercial and residential uses. growth anticipated in the Plan is just Vision 2020 program. 87th Street Parkway. Commer- beginning to occur. Falcon Ridge, a Codes and Ordinances.As rec- cial improvement and development large planned development consist- ommended in the Plan,the City has continued to occur along this ing of residential and commercial revised its zoning ordinance and sub- corridor, in accordance with the Plan. uses and a golf course, has just division regulations, and compiled all The City has also implemented park- been approved. municipal development controls into way landscaping and signage Marketing and promotion.The a new Unified Development Code. improvements. City has assumed an active and Continuing planning. Several Renner Boulevard.The City aggressive position in marketing and follow-up studies called for in the completed its public improvements promoting Lenexa for new invest- Plan have been undertaken, includ- along Renner, including extensive ment and development, using many ing a more detailed market and landscaped boulevard treatments. of the materials prepared as a part of development strategy for Renner The large scale mixed-use develop- the planning process. ment envisioned in the Plan has not Plan update. It was recommend- yet occurred, but is still anticipated. ed that the Comprehensive Plan be Industrial sector. Lenexa has updated at least every ten years. continued to experience expansion Lenexa will contract with a consul- of its industrial base, and is now one tant to assist in updating the Plan of Kansas City's premier locations before the end of this year. 0 Comprehensive Plan Interview: Village of Morton Grove, Illinois-Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen&Payne, Inc. -Barton-Aschman Associates,Inc. . 4 tor Village of gViorton grove air Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 Agenda Comprehensive Plan Proposal Selection Committee Meeting October 8, 1997 1. Introduction - Define objective of this meeting (5 min. ) 2. Review Comprehensive Plan RFP (5 min. ) 3. Review of Comprehensive Plans from other Built-out Communities (20 min. ) • Discuss the orientation of the plan--policy oriented, physical development oriented, implementation oriented. • Which of these elements, and to what degree should they be included in a Comprehensive Plan for Morton Grove? 4. Evaluation Form and Criteria (20 min. ) • Identify need for form. • Review the form based on what was articulated in RFP. • Identify modifications. 5. wrap-up (10 min. ) • Confirm meeting date to review proposals (2 hours) . • Establish schedule for selection process--interviews, negotiations. CA..\CCN8YLAN.AGE Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 fl Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 tm Village of Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update Consultant Interview Format November 11, 1997 I. Introduction of Interview Panel/Review of Interview C. Scheck Format (3-5 minutes) H. Introduction of Consultant Team (5-10 minutes) Consultant Team Leader III. Village Comprehensive Plan Update Overview (15-20 minutes) CanvBantTeam IV. Comprehensive Plan Success Story (10-15 minutes) Consukant Team V. Questioning of Consultant Team (15-20 minutes) Interview Panel VI. Summation by Consultant Team (5 minutes) Consultant Team Leader `-' VII. Wrap-up by Interview Panel (2-5 minutes) C. Scheck Total Time (55-80 minutes) Interview Panel Village President - Dan Scanlon Village Trustee - Terri Liston Village Administrator - Larry Arft Director, Community Development - Chuck Scheck Staff Support - Bonnie Jacobson, Planner I 6Q - z %. 9Jo ` I Village of Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update Consultant Interviews - Questions General I. Consultant Team A. How much have you worked together? On what type of projects? On how many projects? B. Will an economic consultant be necessary? To what extent do you anticipate undertaking a market analysis? II. Comprehensive Plan Example A. Have there been specific actions undertaken as a result of the Plan? In particular, what are the success stories connected with the Plan? B. Given this experience, what would you do differently? How have you incorporated this experience in the proposal submitted to this Village? C. Was an "oversight-committee" established to act as a control/review body? Who was on it? How many persons were on it? Was it officially appointed by the Mayor or President? D. What was the comprehensive plan development cost to the community in terms of time and dollars? E. How extensive a citizen involvement process was used? III. Citizen Involvement A. How critical is it to involve the community in development of the plan? What techniques have you used to better inform the community and to elicit information or input from the community? B. How do you suggest the Village obtain the input of the actual "key persons"--the Sam Zell's of Morton Grove? IV. Comprehensive Plan Impact A. Given the developed nature of this Village, what benefits to the community would be derived by a comprehensive planning effort? B. Would the money be better spent by undertaking detailed sub- area analyses and- plans, as was completed for Waukegan Road? C. As a part of the final report, will strategies and activities be defined and prioritized so the Village has a clear indication of whether it is getting the biggest "bang for the buck"? V. Transportation 1. The Village is blessed with three (3) Strategic Regional Arterial Routes identified on Dempster, Waukegan and Golf. Have you dealt with IDOT staff in attempting to modify some (or all) of the proposals in the SRA Report? How successful have you been? 2 . The street system is in place--what will your analysis tell the Village that it does not already know? Utilities 1. How extensive will the utilities analysis be? Recommendations for update with costs assigned? Prioritization? Availability 1. When would your team anticipate beginning work after contract execution? What is the current backlog of work for the key members of the team? Teska I. Citizen Involvement A. Your proposal seemed to concentrate its effort on the Plan Commission? Is this adequate to elicit the input necessary to prepare a viable community plan? B. The proposal speaks to the Plan Commission meeting at the end of each phase--are we to assume that this is included in the project cost estimate--how much for other meetings? C. Newspaper articles were identified for getting the word out to the residents. How successful have you found this to be? Is it meant to take the place of one or two public meetings? D. I liked your idea of a public "Open House. " An Open House was identified at the end of the process--isn't it to late to realistically expect the input derived to be useful in shaping the plan? E. Have you been involved in the development of a "vision statement" for any of your client communities? How has it been useful in developing the plan? II. Process A. There were a number of references in the proposal to materials the Village does not possess: 1. Page 6, 1. 1 - "1995 Special Census Report" 2. Page 9, 2.1 - "1989 Comprehensive Plan" 3. Page 9, 2.2 - "previous economic feasibility and planning studies prepared by the Village" How does this affect the work effort? Are these reports critical to the planning process? B. Page 9, 2.2 Describe a "land use policy map". What information does it present? C. Page 11, 3 . 13 Reference is made to "guidelines for the improvement of major physical elements in the `Villagescape' of each priority area. . . " . Will the guidelines proposed be prepared specifically for each planning area, or generic to be utilized across the Village? D. How extensive do you expect to analyze the redevelopment possibilities of each priority area? Alternative development proposals? Alternative implementation strategies? E. Final review process will include presentation before Traffic Safety Commission, Appearance Commission and then Plan Commission and Board of Trustees. What is your cost estimate of these additional meetings? F. How effective is the "fold-out map" in presenting planning principals to the general public? TPAP I . Citizen Involvement A. Your proposal mentioned work groups, neighborhood meetings, survey, focus groups, key person interviews--eight (8) meeting were noted in the write-up--do you feel this is adequate? How do we define the level of participation so a maximum project cost can be determined? B. Have you used any other techniques for the visioning process? Comparative pictures? How does vision statement differ from the "goals and objectives statement"? C. What do you expect to achieve on the bus tour? If the bus tour is taken, how will this be structured? D. "List of questions" provided by the consultant--such as? II. Process A. How do you anticipate the process to be modified from that used in the previous planning effort? How will the results be reported out--memorandum style, or in a single draft report? B. Who is responsible for market analysis? How extensive-- community-wide, sub-area? C. Will the sub-area analysis and recommendations be prepared as a section of the overall plan or as independent study sections? D. Will alternatives be developed for each sub-area? Based on what supporting information? III. Cost Estimate 1. Page 21 - The cost estimate for the project $59,500 - $78, 500 includes no meetings, yet the text on page 20 indicates eight (8) meetings. Which is correct? 2 . How many reports will be provided in draft and in final form? 0 PI V 14 0 0 0 0 c O 0 ..w-PI 0 Cm .. .. m 0W 88 0010 m0 0......0 -.mIO 0.11 04 011 0 00 11-.10 00 0 1 34 In m O 00 0CU a -UV 00 -.I1.1 •- > . x . 0 '6 O .-1 11 N la .-I 41 N .. a4 .0 X111 .I E C O •0 O oat m a 8 - to`- 3 I-Ii_-I• 0. •.I 0 I .•1 M -.1 w m1 n 0 J H w 3 w 01 1n Co m 0 0. 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HC w U 0 a co a am C a fi 0 m O 000 eve en 0 ab 0Ub U3 ' 0 P. a 0)- 0 • • to 0 It C .•I U C •.1 M1 to .y to co ,0 b -O4 0 m tl > W m .1 14 0 0. 4 0 C Om1 p. `. 0 14 tl .1 o 0. ,CC 7 co co 0 -di I 44 m 0 W 0 -.-1 0 H 3.44 O 0 4 0 m m •-d1 y1 11-A W 11 m 01 P0 ID s m m 0 0 0 N 4 o O 1 m 0 � 0 Z .Z � F Z a • • : G 4 Village of Morton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Charles S. Scheck, Director of Community Development From: Bonnie Jacobson, Planner ✓ 9 Date: September 26, 1997 Re: Schedule for Comprehensive Plan Proposal Evaluation Here are is a proposed schedule for evaluating the Comprehensive Plan Proposals. • Friday, September 26- 4:50 pm proposal deadline • Monday, September 29-Distribute proposals to Committee: Staff will check references and collect sample Comprehensive Plans. • October 6-Meet with Committee to discuss evaluation criteria: 1. Review of Sample Comprehensive Plans 2. What does the committee expect from the Comprehensive Plan? 3. What type of process does the committee envision? 4. Review Comprehensive Plan Proposal Form • October 20 pm- Committee meets to: 1. Review of, reaction to, and discussion of proposals 2. Short-list top 3 firms • Week of October 20- Contact short-listed firms by telephone and in writing, provide any additional information resulting from committee meeting. Staff prepare list of specific questions for interviews. • November 3- Consultant interviews, specific questions to be responded to by consulting firms. Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Is Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 �� • November 10- Committee meets to review consultant responses; select firm for negotiation:Staff/ Committee review of costs- identification of where, if possible, costs could be reduced. • Week of November 17- Staff and consultant prepare draft contracts. Contract Negotiations • Week of November 24- Attorney review, finalize contract. Prepare contract/resolution for Board approval/ contract for execution. • December 8-Board of Trustees Approval • pi� Village of c%orton Grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee From: Charles S. Scheck, Director, Comunity 1 -vek ,meot Date: May 11, 1999 � Re: Meeting Announcement - May 19, 1999 Please be advised that the next meeting of the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee will be held Wednesday, May 19, 1999 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior Citizen Center Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Transmitted with this announcement is the "Implementation Action Agenda" which will become the final section of the Comprehensive Plan Report. Please read this material before the meeting--your comments will be presented to the planning consultants for inclusion in the draft report for general public consumption. Table 1 outlines an "Action Agenda" which attempts to identify projects or actions to be undertaken to move the plan from paper to bricks and mortar. To ensure that the most complete set of directives are provided, please review the table carefully, adding those projects or actions you consider important. I look forward to discussing this material with you on Wednesday, May 19. CSS:dn Enclosures Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 h► Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 t, Implementation Action Agenda The Comprehensive Plan sets forth an agreed-upon "road map" for community improvement and development within the Village of Morton Grove during the next ten to fifteen years. It is the product of considerable effort on the part of the Com- prehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee, Village staff, the Planning Commis- sion and the Village Board. The final Plan represents the consensus of all in- volved. However, in many ways, the planning process in Morton Grove has just begun. Formal adoption of the Comprehensive Plan is only the first step, not the last. Without continuing action to implement Plan recommendations, the Village's ef- forts up to this point will have little lasting impact. This section presents the recommended Implementation Action Agenda, which is intended to help the Village organize and initiate the Plan implementation proc- ess. OVERVIEW of the ACTION AGENDA The Action Agenda, which is summarized in Table 1, highlights the implementa- tion aspects of the Plan's major improvement and development recommenda- tions. The Action Agenda consists of several components: 1. A listing of major projects and actions that should be undertaken to maintain, enhance and improve the Village in the future; 2. The suggested priority of each project, based upon a 10-year "horizon" and three implementation phases; 3. An indication of the public and private sector responsibilities for initiating and participating in each project; and 4. A suggestion of the funding sources and assistance programs that might be available for implementing key projects. Each Action Agenda component is briefly described below. PROJECTS and ACTIONS The Action Agenda provides a summary of the major improvement and develop- ment recommendations of the new Comprehensive Plan. Recommendations are grouped into eight categories: a) administrative actions, b) land use and devel- opment, c) Dempster Street Target Area, d) Lincoln Avenue Target Area, e) Le- high/Ferris Target Area, f) Waukegan Road Target Area, g) community facilities, and h) other improvements. It should be emphasized that this is only a summary of the recommendations prepared during the planning process. Other sections of the Plan document will provide more detailed descriptions of the various Plan and policy recommenda- tions. Implementation Action Agenda Page 1 PRIORITY and SCHEDULE The Comprehensive Plan provides a long-range program for community-wide im- provement within Morton Grove. The Plan cannot be accomplished all at once; projects and actions will have to be scheduled over a period of years. Consequently, the Action Agenda suggests a 15-year "horizon" for completion of the Plan, but strongly encourages that the listing of projects and the priorities be reviewed and updated at least twice a year. The Action Agenda suggests three priority phases for project implementation, as described below. However, the implementation schedule should be flexible, and should be modified and updated to reflect changing needs, conditions and prefer- ences. • Priority 1 projects should be undertaken within the next five years. • Priority 2 projects should be undertaken during the next five to ten years, al- though some may actually begin immediately. • Priority 3 projects should be undertaken during the next ten to fifteen-year period. However, it should be emphasized that some of the Priority 2 or Priority 3 projects could "move forward" if market conditions or local priorities change. ACTION RESPONSIBILITIES In order for the Comprehensive Plan to be successful, it must be based on a strong partnership between the Village, other public agencies, the local business community, various neighborhood groups and organizations, and the private sector. Key participants in the implementation process should include the following: • Village of Morton Grove. The Village must assume the leadership role in im- plementing the new Comprehensive Plan. In addition to carrying out many of the public improvement projects called for in the Plan, the Village will admin- ister a variety financial and technical assistance programs available to local residents, businesses and developers. The Village should also cooperate with and support local agencies and organizations, and ensure that all codes, ordi- nances and enforcement procedures support and complement the new Plan. • Other Participants. Even though the Village will assume the leadership role in Plan implementation, other agencies, organizations and institutions will also participate in many projects. For example,these will include: - Local agencies and service districts. The active participation and support of the Morton Grove Park District, the Library Board and the various public school districts will be essential to the successful implementation of many of the community facility and service recommendations included in the new Plan. Implementation Action Agenda Page 2 - Other governmental organizations. Certain projects and actions require the participation and assistance of county, state and federal agencies including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Metra, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, etc. - Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber can play an important role in mar- keting and promoting the community, and in organizing improvement and redevelopment efforts within the commercial and business areas. It can also offer financial and technical assistance for certain types of projects, and can help ensure that the needs of the business community are brought to the attention of the Village. - Local businesses. industries and institutions. Individual businesses, indus- tries, private schools and places of worship should continue to maintain their own properties while conforming to the overall guidelines and objectives of the Plan. Existing businesses and institutions might also sponsor special events, activities or improvement projects which will benefit the community as a whole. - Local lending institutions. Local lenders can provide active and direct assis- tance, particularly with respect to upgrading existing properties and facilitat- ing redevelopment. Lenders can offer special programs for building im- provements and repairs, and can also help finance redevelopment projects within the four Target Areas. - Builders and developers. Provided with the right incentives, private builders and developers can be recruited to rehabilitate existing buildings and un- dertake new construction that conforms to the Plan and enhances the over- all quality and character of the Morton Grove community. The Action Agenda indicates the role of the Village in initiating and monitoring each project, as well as the other agencies and organizations that might also par- ticipate in project implementation. FUNDING SOURCES and IMPLEMENTATION TECHNIQUES While many of the recommended actions called for in the Comprehensive Plan can be implemented through administrative and policy decisions or can be funded through normal municipal programs, other projects will require special technical and/or financial assistance. Successful implementation of many recommenda- tions will depend in large measure on the amount and extent of assistance that can be made available. Financing community improvement and redevelopment has changed dramatically in recent years, primarily as a result of the elimination of federal categorical grant programs such as urban renewal. As a result, a wide range of new and creative financing techniques have emerged, bringing together public and quasi-public or- ganizations and private developers and investors. The Action Agenda identifies several of the local, state and federal resources and programs which are available for assisting in the implementation of key Plan rec- ommendations. Implementation Action Agenda Page 3 Several of the funding sources and implementation techniques that appear to be most applicable to Morton Grove are briefly described below. Target Area Improvement and Redevelopment The Comprehensive Plan calls for large-scale, area-wide improvement and rede- velopment within Morton Grove's four designated Target Areas. The implementa- tion of planning recommendations within these areas will likely require a wide range of projects and actions, including land assembly, clearance, relocation, new building construction, infrastructure improvements, urban design enhancements, etc. Several special techniques for implementing complex improvement and redevel- opment projects are highlighted below. Tax increment Financing Tax increment financing (TIF) is a mechanism used to carry out revitalization and redevelopment activities on a local basis. TIF allows a community to capture the increase in local property taxes which results from a redevelopment project in or- der to pay for the public costs involved in the project. To carry out a TIF project, the municipality designates a "blighted" or "conserva- tion" area for revitalization and redevelopment, and establishes specific bounda- ries for the project area. The base equalized assessed valuation (EAV) of all properties within the area is determined as of the date of TIF adoption. Thereafter, all relevant property taxing districts continue to collect property taxes based on levies against the base EAV for a time period not to exceed 23 years. The increased real estate tax revenues generated by all new private development and redevelopment projects, and all appreciation in the value of existing proper- ties which result in higher property values, are used to pay for public improve- ments within the project area. Tax increment financing does not generate tax revenues by increasing tax rates, but rather through the temporary capture of increased tax revenues generated by the enhanced valuation of properties resulting from the municipality's redevelop- ment activities. Under TIF, all taxing districts continue to receive property taxes levied on the initial valuation of properties within the project area. TIF has proven to be an exceptional economic development tool. Many commu- nities have successfully used TIF funds to finance public improvements and other economic development incentives through the increased property tax revenue the improvements help generate. Morton Grove is currently using TIF to promote im- provement and redevelopment along the Waukegan Road corridor north of Dempster Street. TIF funds can be used for • Acquisition, clearance and other land assembly and site preparation activities. • Rehabilitation of older, deteriorating or obsolescent buildings. Implementation Action Agenda Page 4 • Area-wide infrastructure improvements such as road repairs and utility up- grades. • Correction or mitigation of environmental problems. • Job training, workforce readiness and other related educational programs. • Incentives to attract or retain private development. • Professional fees related to the project, such as legal, planning, marketing, and architectural services. It is recommended that the Village utilize TIF to promote large-scale new mixed- use development and redevelopment within the Lehigh Avenue/Ferris Avenue Target Area. At some point in the future, TIF might also be considered for the Dempster Street Target Area and/or other locations. It should be emphasized that TIF will only be viable if significant new building de- velopment or redevelopment is expected to occur. In most cases, advance pri- vate investor commitment to a development project is an important prerequisite to establishing a TIF district. Special Services Areas The Special Service Area Program (SSA) is an economic development tool that utilizes a real estate property tax levy to fund "special services° in a targeted area where property owners elect to tax themselves for these services. SSA services and programs are in addition to—and go beyond—the normal programs and services provided by the Village. Typically, only commercial and industrial parcels are subject to the SSA tax. Resi- dential, religious, not-for-profit and public facilities are generally excluded from the tax. SSA services and improvements are funded entirely through the tax revenues generated by the special service tax. The revenue is derived from a computation using the Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) of the taxable parcels within the special service area boundaries. Examples of SSA services and improvements include: • Commercial area beautification and maintenance; • Sidewalk and roadway improvements; • Landscaping and other streetscape improvements; • Security services; • Parking lot improvements; and • Area-wide marketing and promotion activities. Implementation Action Agenda Page 5 When introducing a SSA, supporters must convince the SSA taxpayers of the merits of the proposed services and the additional taxes. Illinois Law requires that a public hearing be convened before a SSA can be approved by a community. A SSA proposal can be formally defeated with the signature of 51% of property owners and residents on a petition opposing the creation of the SSA. The SSA program could be used to fund a wide variety of commercial area en- hancement projects along the Dempster Street corridor and perhaps also within the Waukegan Road and Lincoln Avenue Target Areas. Business Improvement Districts Business district development and redevelopment is authorized by Division 74.3 of the Municipal Code of the State of Illinois. A municipality may designate, after public hearings, an area of the municipality as a Business District. In carrying out a business district development or redevelopment plan, the municipality may: • Approve all development and redevelopment proposals. • Exercise the use of eminent domain for the acquisition of real and personal property for the purpose of a development or redevelopment project. • Acquire, manage, convey or otherwise dispose of real and personal property acquired pursuant to the provisions of a development or redevelopment plan. • Apply for and accept capital grants and loans from the United States and the State of Illinois, or any instrumentality of the United States or the State, for business district development and redevelopment. • Borrow funds as it may be deemed necessary for the purpose of business district development and redevelopment, and in this connection issue such obligation or revenue bonds as it shall be deemed necessary, subject to ap- plicable statutory limitations. • Enter into contracts with any public or private agency or person. • Sell, lease, trade or improve such real property as may be acquired in con- nection with business district development and redevelopment plans. • Expend such public funds as may be necessary for the planning, execution and implementation of the business district plans. • Establish by ordinance or resolution procedures for the planning, execution and implementation of business district plans. • Create a Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission to act as agent for the municipality for the purposes of business district devel- opment and redevelopment. Business District legislation could be applicable to the Dempster Street and Waukegan Road Target Areas. Implementation Action Agenda Page 6 Illinois Main Street Program The Illinois Main Street Program is a downtown commercial district revitalization program developed by the Lieutenant Governor's office in 1993, modeled after the National Trust's National Main Street Program. The program outlines a four point approach for revitalizing commercial downtowns. They are as follows: 1. Build an effective volunteer-driven downtown management organization, guided by professional staff, with broad-based public and private sector sup- port; 2. Enhance the design and appearance of downtown through historic preserva- tion; 3. Create a unified, quality image and develop promotion strategies that bring people downtown; and 4. Retain and strengthen existing downtown businesses, recruit appropriate new businesses, and develop appropriate economic restructuring strategies to sustain the economic vitality of the downtown. Illinois Main Street provides training and technical assistance to participating communities through on-site consulting visits and regional and statewide work- shops. Design services are in cooperation with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Assistance is offered to Main Street Businesses in cooperation with the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, Small Business Development Center Network. Towns pay no participation fee for consulting services but are re- sponsible for the financial support of their local program. The participation requirements are as follows: • Broad-based private and public sector support for downtown revitalization; • Vision and mission statements; • A comprehensive work plan; • A historic preservation ethic; • Active board of directors and committees; • Adequate operating budget; • Paid, professional program manager, • Ongoing training for staff and volunteers; • Reporting of key statistics to state program; and • National Main Street Network membership. Even though the Illinois Main Street Program is focused on "downtowns° and it emphasizes historic preservation, we believe that many of its concepts and prin- ciples would also apply to mature commercial corridors such as Dempster Street and perhaps Lincoln Avenue. Implementation Action Agenda Page 7 We believe the Village should explore the possibility of utilizing this program to promote commercial area enhancement and revitalization in Morton Grove. Transportation and Infrastructure Improvements A number of funding sources are available for transportation and infrastructure improvements. These programs are administered through various regional and state agencies and are supported by federal and state revenues. While the de- tails of project eligibility vary from program to program, they all generally require that a project have a local sponsor (the Village of Morton Grove), and some evi- dence of local support of the project. A discussion of available funding sources follows. Based on the types of im- provements recommended in the new Comprehensive Plan, the funding sources that will most likely be applicable to Morton Grove are the ITEP, CMAQ and STP Programs. It should be noted that these programs might be applied in combina- tion with one or more of the "Improvement and Redevelopment" programs de- scribed above. Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) This funding source is a set-aside fund from the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). Among the projects that are eligible for this funding in- clude bicycle/pedestrian facilities, landscaping, and projects that control or re- move outdoor advertising. Commercial area streetscaping projects such as those recommended for Dempster Street and Waukegan Road would qualify for this type of funding. Federal reimbursement is available for up to 50 percent of the cost of right of way and easement acquisition and 80 percent of the cost for pre- liminary engineering, utility relocations, construction engineering and construction costs. TEA-21 was appropriated in 1998 as a successor to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) and is currently funded for five years. The program is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and funding is distributed through the regional Council of Mayors. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program(CMAQ) The CMAQ program is also part of TEA-21 and it focuses on projects that provide solutions to regional congestion and air quality problems. Eligible project types in- clude transit improvements, commuter parking lots, traffic flow improvements, bi- cycle/pedestrian projects and projects which result in emissions reductions. Ele- ments of the redevelopment of the Metra station and associated improvements would potentially be eligible under this program. The train station redevelopment funding would need to be applied for by the Vil- lage of Morton Grove and be closely coordinated with Metra, who would serve as • the project facilitator upon approval of the funding. Station reconstruction and ad- dition or enhancement of commuter parking are the primary elements of the re- development that would qualify for this type of funding. These projects are also federally funded at 80 percent of project costs. Implementation Action Agenda Page 8 Surface Transportation Program (STP) These funds are allocated to the Council of Mayors to be used for all roadway and roadway related items. Projects in this funding category must have a local spon- sor and are selected based on a ranking scale that takes into account the re- gional benefits provided by the project among other factors. The streetscaping projects recommended for Dempster Street and Waukegan Road that would not be eligible under the ITEP could be funded through this program. A similar ap- proach has been used by the Village of Morton Grove to fund corridor improve- ments along Waukegan Road north of Dempster Street. Based on the previous success of this approach, it is recommended that the Vil- lage of Morton Grove use a similar planning approach to the Dempster Street and Waukegan Road Target Area improvements. State Only Funding These funds are distributed to municipalities for roadway related projects. The re- cently proposed Illinois FIRST legislation would increase the funds available in this category. Any of the roadway related projects and some of the other munici- pal improvements as proposed in the Community Wide Plan or in the Target Area Plans would be eligible for this type of funding. The realignment of Lehigh Street in conjunction with the Metra station redevelopment would be an eligible candi- date for this funding source. Other elements of the Illinois FIRST program include a fund for locally sponsored projects that improve the quality of life. Other recom- mended projects such as water system and street lighting upgrades could be eli- gible for funds from this facet of the program. A legislative contact is necessary to secure this funding. If adequate legislative support is obtained and the Illinois FIRST program is implemented, the likelihood of obtaining these funds is a possibility. Truck Access Funds Funds are available for roadways that carry Class Ill truck traffic. These funds are distributed by IDOT through the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets. The level of reimbursement available is $20,000 per lane mile and $10,000 per intersection improvements. Any locally sponsored roadway improvements along Dempster Street and Waukegan Road, both of which carry Class Ill truck traffic, would be eligible for such reimbursement. Economic Development Funds Funds for infrastructure improvements that create primary employment opportuni- ties are available from the State of Illinois. The level of funding provided for these projects is 50 percent of project costs. Projects indicated in the Comprehensive Plan that may be eligible for these funds include any infrastructure improvements needed to support redevelopment of the Metra station and surrounding area. These funds could be used to provide upgraded roadway, storm sewer and water system improvements and should be applied for through the Bureau of Pro- gramming at the IDOT Central Office. Implementation Action Agenda Page 9 Grade Crossing Funds/Railroad Funds/Illinois Commerce Commission Funds Grade crossing improvements can be funded through the Grade Crossing Fund and are eligible for a 60 percent funding level. These projects must enhance the safety of a crossing and include improvements to railroad protective devices. The grade crossings at Lincoln Avenue, which would be upgraded as part of the Le- high Street realignment, and Dempster Street would be eligible for these funds. The realignment of Lehigh Street would also result in the elimination of one of the Lincoln Avenue grade crossings. The elimination of grade crossings is a definite benefit to the railroad and thus the railroad and the Illinois Commerce Commis- sion (ICC) which oversees railroad operations in Illinois, would potentially partici- pate in funding portions of that project. Implementation of the Metre Station Redevelopment Preliminary meetings with the Illinois Department of Public Transportation have indicated that redevelopment of the Metra station would require some additional coordination of certain elements of the redevelopment plan prior to the application for funding. These elements include the location of the station house and ticket agent, location of and vehicular access to commuter parking, type and location of associated developments (commercial, residential, etc.) and pedestrian access between these elements (i.e. pedestrian underpass). 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' ! v v)J 1cc f2 g Jw+ ® •.ui . k 'a ■7 : Ph\ tz t#;) \ a 333 § 2/ | | Iii % -- 2 � f a 2-C o o . »! k | •$! !)i i ` ƒ !e �! 222 fl £ J el j \ (■ / !i \)2 a 4 % a -salt. ! ■ | § 2\�| � (.§.11 (4 7 81 11 Al :� n ƒi H IL If i ) f " co ■,> ¢ \t b ® £ 1 / $ /$ U ± § at f& % 0- . § is CZ § �$ |k o )o a VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OPEN HOUSE - APRIL 10, 1999 The Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee appreciates your attendance at the Open House, and invites you to provide comments on the information available to you today. The Committee and I would appreciate your questions, comments or concerns, and will attempt, to the extent possible, to respond to them if you provide your name and address. If you wish to remain anonymous, we still are interested in receiving your input. Terry Liston Trustee, Chairperson Project Advisory Committee To: The Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee I have reviewed the materials available at the Open House and have the comments listed below: This form can be either completed and returned to this table today, or taken home to be completed and returned to Village Hall by mail, drop-off, or FAX (847)965-4162 by Friday, April 16. If you wish a written response to your comments, please provide the following information: Name: Address: C:\..\COMPPLAN\OPENHSE.COM Village of Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan is Morton Grove's official policy guide for physical improvement and development. It considers not only the immediate needs and concerns of the community, but also projects improvement and development 10 to 15 years in the future. The Plan is "comprehensive" in both scope and coverage. It addresses the use of land and buildings, the movement of traffic and pedestrians, and the provision of parks, schools, utilities and other public facilities. It also addresses residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, industrial districts, public and institutional lands, and public rights-of-way. The Comprehensive Plan provides guidance for private improvement and development. It establishes a basis which the Planning Commission and Village Board can use to review and evaluate development proposals. The Plan also provides a guide for public investments and capital improvements, and can help to ensure that local public dollars are spent wisely. The Comprehensive Plan provides a basis for refining the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and other development codes, all of which are used to implement planning policies and recommendations. Finally, the Comprehensive Plan can serve as a marketing tool to promote Morton Grove's unique assets, and it can be used to help attract new families and desirable new investment and development to the community. Morton Grove's previous Comprehensive Plan was prepared in 1979. While the previous Plan has served as an effective guide for improvement and development, a new Plan is now needed to reflect changing conditions, preferences and potentials within the community. Comprehensive Plan Open House - Saturday, April 10, 1999 SummatY Preliminary Recommendation s Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update (For Discussion Purposes Only) Ate} in1 _ Atia A 3 II I Ir. S '%\ _a • 1,....witisHil:ti, :;:. 7711tarii::::_iitil zi _ ri-riiii,:zrtzapeli:ill:i... t„--:„.4„ r tl• Ito Y 14t. r i The materials and analyses contablet In t! - of information gathered from field inspe ,utter acid" pre survey,and various published data and Ttliminary recommendations summarized here are the result of discussions with the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee,and are now being presented for general public review and comment `- Prepared for the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois by Trkia,Pettigrew,Allen 8 Payne Inc.and McDonough Associates,Inc. Draft Community-Wide Plan Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update The Community-Wide Plan provides an overall framework for improvement and de- velopment within Morton Grove over the next 10 to 15 year period. It establishes long-range policies for key aspects of the Village. The Plan strives to maintain and enhance the unique and distinguishing features of the community, improve and up- grade areas that are beginning to decline, and promote compatible new develop- ment and redevelopment in selected locations. The Community-Wi(1e Plan consists of three components: 1) land-use, 2) transpor- tation, and 3) community facilities. Draft plan recommendations for each component are briefly highlighted below. The Community-Wide Plan is supplemented by the draft recommendations for Mor- ton Grove's four designated "target areas," which are presented in the following sec- tion of this summary report. Land Use Component: The Community-Wide Plan provides a guide for future land-use and development within the Village. It identifies which lands should be devoted to residential,com- mercial, industrial and public uses. It also describes how various land use areas should be related and interconnected, and highlights the types of projects and im- provements to be undertaken within each area. Since Morton Grove is primarily a built-up community with very little vacant land re- maining, the Plan builds upon the existing land use structure. The Plan strives to re- inforce and strengthen the strong existing residential character of the community. Low-density residential development should continue to predominate, and the dis- tinctive qualities and characteristics of individual neighborhoods should be en- hanced. Rehabilitation and environmental improvements should be undertaken to improve older residential areas. Lincoln Avenue, Waukegan Road and Ferris Street should be upgraded as mixed-use corridors, providing sites for new medium-density housing construction. High-density housing will likely be limited to selected loca- tions in the Village. Commercial uses should be located primarily along Dempster Street, Waukegan Road and, to a lesser extent, Lincoln Avenue and Golf Road. Existing commercial areas should be substantially improved and upgraded, and new investment and de- velopment should be aggressively promoted. Improvements should be made to ex- isting buildings, parking lots and the public rights-of-way. Several sites are recommended for commercial development or redevelopment. Portions of the Village's commercial areas should also assume more of a "mixed- use" character in the future, with housing, public and institutional uses intermixed with commercial activities. Future industrial development should be limited to the area south of Main Street and west of Austin, and to currently committed areas along Waukegan Road. Marginal Summary of Recommendations Page 1 industrial properties along the railroad north of Main Street should be removed to allow for new mixed-use residential and commercial development. Transportation Component: Morton Grove's network of streets, highways and transit facilities should be main- tained and expanded. While the roadway system is essentially in place, operational improvements should be undertaken as required to meet the needs of future devel- opment and redevelopment. The safe and convenient use of transportation corridors by pedestrians, cyclists, public transit vehicles and private vehicles should be emphasized. Traffic flow and traffic safety should be improved along Strategic Regional Arterials and other routes without disrupting or adversely impacting adjacent land development. Landscaping and other improvements should be undertaken to enhance the appear- ance of major roadways. New bike routes and pedestrian facilities should be devel- oped and public transportation service improved. Community Facilities Component: The Village should continue to offer its residents and businesses top quality com- munity facilities and services. The local parks and recreation system should be enhanced as an important com- munity asset. Existing parks should continue to be improved and upgraded as re- quired. Opportunities to acquire vacant lots and set aside park sites as a part of new development projects, particularly in portions of the community that are currently un- der served, should be explored. Additional cooperative agreements should be estab- lished between the Morton Grove Park District, the school districts, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, and other organizations to increase the recreational oppor- tunities available to local residents. The Village should cooperate with public and private schools to ensure that high- quality educational services continue to be available within the Village. Existing school facilities should be improved and upgraded as required. The Village should facilitate cooperation and community among the schools servicing the Village's resi- dents. Other community facilities, including the library, police station;, the senior citizen center and public works facilities should be improved and enhanced, and should continue to be important assets of the community. Morton Grove's Village Hall should either be remodeled and expanded or a new facility should be con- structed. The provision of new community facilities and services designed to help attract new families should be explored. Implementation: The actions required to carry out the new Comprehensive Plan, including recom- mendations regarding zoning, financing and implementation, will be presented in the full Comprehensive Plan document. Summary of Recommendations Page 2 Draft Target Area Recommendations Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update Draft recommendations for Morton Grove's four designated Target Areas are pre- sented below. DEMPSTER STREET TARGET AREA This Target Area encompasses the Dempster Street corridor from Central Avenue west to the Forest Preserve. It includes the roadway itself, which is under State ju- risdiction, and the frontage properties along both sides of the street for the full length of the corridor. Improvement and Development Recommendations: The Dempster Street Target Area should be improved and redeveloped as a mixed- use corridor providing sites for a range of commercial, public, institutional and resi- dential land uses. Due to the limited size of most sites, it will be increasingly difficult to maintain Dempster Street as a viable commercial area. In the future, it is recommended that commercial uses be concentrated in a few se- lected "nodes" located near key intersections along Dempster Street. The Village should focus its efforts on upgrading and enhancing these "nodes" for small retail, office and service uses. Other blocks along the corridor should be made available for alternative uses, including townhouses, condominiums, institutional uses and public facilities. Specific recommendations include: • Focus commercial uses in the blocks near the primary intersections, including Central, Menard, Austin, and Ferris. These would become "commercial nodes." • Promote redevelopment of the blocks in between the "commercial nodes" for new housing, public uses, institutions, etc. • Promote improvement and enhancement of viable existing commercial buildings to remain within the "nodes," including facades, signage and structural repairs. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete buildings within the 'nodes" for new retail and service uses and/or off-street parking. • Revise traffic signal timing along the Dempster Street corridor to improve traffic capacity. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where possible, perhaps via new parking lots and/or parking along the north-south side streets between Dempster Street and the adjacent alleys. • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor where space permits, via street trees, sidewalk improvements, signage, an improved community Summary of Recommendations Page 3 "gateway," etc. Some improvements might be undertaken along the full length of Dempster Street, while others might only be undertaken within the "commercial nodes." LINCOLN AVENUE TARGET AREA This Target Area encompasses the Lincoln Avenue corridor from Central Avenue west to Ferris Avenue. It includes the roadway itself, which is under Village jurisdic- tion, and the frontage properties along both sides of the street for the full length of the corridor. Improvement and Development Recommendations: The Lincoln Avenue Target Area should continue to be improved and enhanced as a "mixed-use" corridor providing sites for a range of small retail, service, public and residential uses. However, it is recommended that the Village utilize zoning and other measures to guide the location of commercial uses in order to ensure a com- patible and desirable mix of uses within each block. Specific recommendations include: • Maintain Lincoln Avenue as a "mixed-use" corridor providing sites for a range of residential, commercial, public and semi-public uses. • Establish more specific guidelines regarding the location of new residential, commercial, public and semi-public uses. It should be noted that existing zoning essentially permits either commercial or residential development to occur in vir- tually every block along Lincoln Avenue between Marmora Avenue and Ferris Avenue. • Focus new commercial development near selected intersections along Lincoln Avenue (such as Marmora, Austin, Georgianna and Femald); reserve other blocks along the corridor for residential use. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing commercial buildings, in- cluding facades, signage and structural repairs. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete properties for new commercial or residential uses. • Enhance public facilities along the corridor, including the Library. • Provide more visible signage regarding the speed along Lincoln Avenue; more aggressively enforce speed regulations. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where necessary, perhaps via new parking lots. • Upgrade street lighting along the corridor. • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor, via street trees, street lighting, sidewalk improvements, signage, an improved community "gateway," and a landscaped buffer along the Edens Expressway. Summary of Recommendations Page 4 The Lincoln Avenue Target Area contains two relatively large properties with signifi- cant redevelopment potential: a) the Lawnware property, and b) the Jamaican Gar- dens/Platz Florist property. Improvement and development recommendations for these properties are presented below. Lawnware Property: The 17-acre Lawnware property should be considered for redevelopment as a mixed-use "Village Center" containing commercial, residential and public uses. If a new Village Hall is constructed, this would be the preferred location. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, access drives, parking lots, open spaces, etc. The Lawnware property offers the best opportunity in Morton Grove for a new mixed-use "Village Center" development. However, if commercial development proves to be infeasible, and if a new Village Hall is not constructed, the Lawnware property should be redeveloped for residential use, perhaps including a mix of town- houses, condominiums and senior citizen or assisted living housing units. Industrial reuse of this property would be not be appropriate. Jamaican Gardens Property: The 4.8-acre Jamaican Gardens/Platz Florist property should eventually be redevel- oped for new multi-family housing, perhaps including townhouses, condominiums and/or senior housing. The property should be guided by an overall site develop- \-- ment plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, access drives, parking lots, open spaces, etc. The density and intensity of development should be similar to the multi- family housing already existing in the surrounding area. LEHIGH/FERRIS AVENUE TARGET AREA This Target Area encompasses the Lehigh Avenue and Ferris Avenue corridors from Dempster Street south to Main Street. It includes several roadways, all of which are under Village jurisdiction; the Metra commuter rail station and associated parking ar- eas; and a number of residential, commercial and industrial properties. For purposes of the Comprehensive Plan, the Lehigh/Ferris Target Area has been divided into two "subareas," each of which has somewhat different characteristics and development potentials: a) the Ferris Avenue subarea, which includes the prop- erties east of the railroad, and b) the Lehigh Avenue subarea, which includes the properties west of the railroad. FERRIS AVENUE PORTION of the TARGET AREA: Short-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: In the immediate future, it is recommended that the Village promote redevelopment of the industrial and heavy commercial properties in the southern portion of Ferris Avenue subarea with planned and coordinated new residential development. The proximity of the commuter station, shopping facilities and the Forest Preserve, cou- Summary of Recommendations Page 5 pled with the removal of existing marginal uses, should create an attractive new residential environment. Specific recommendations include: • Promote redevelopment of the older commercial, industrial and residential uses in the southern portion of the Ferris subarea (generally south of Capulina Ave- nue) for new condominiums and similar housing types. • Maintain the office and commercial uses in the northern portion of the Ferris subarea; undertake building and property maintenance improvements as re- quired. • Promote improvement and enhancement of uses to remain, including housing rehabilitation, structural repairs, storefront and signage improvements, screening and buffering of outdoor storage areas, etc. • Provide more visible signage regarding speed limits and other traffic regulations along Ferris Avenue. • Improve traffic operations at the Dempster Street and Ferris Avenue intersection by increasing the turning radius and widening the Ferris Avenue pavement. • Improve the image and appearance of the Ferris subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, better pedestrian access to the train station, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Long-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: As a long range objective, the Village should explore the possibility of more signifi- cant redevelopment that might eventually extend north to Dempster Street. Rede- velopment might include a mix of commercial, residential and public land uses. If a "Village Center" is not constructed on the Lawnware property, this might be consid- ered as the location for a new Village Hall and other municipal facilities. Specific recommendations include: • Promote major redevelopment of the Ferris subarea for a mix of commercial, residential and public uses. The area should be guided by an overall site devel- opment plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. • Consider this area as an alternative location for a new"Village Center" develop- ment, perhaps including a new Village Hall and/or other public facilities. • Explore with Metra the possibility of relocating the commuter rail station to this general area, perhaps as a part of a new transit-oriented mixed-use develop- ment project. • Undertake major street system reconfiguration in order to improve access to and circulation through the Ferris subarea, as described in a following section. Summary of Recommendations Page 6 • Improve the image and appearance of the Ferris subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, better pedestrian access to the train station, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Reconstruction of the street system would presumably allow for more signifi- cant landscaping and other design improvements. LEHIGH AVENUE PORTION of the TARGET AREA: Short-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: In the immediate future, the Village should promote redevelopment of the small in- dustrial properties in the Lehigh Avenue subarea with planned and coordinated new residential development. The proximity of the commuter station and the Forest Pre- serve, coupled with the removal of existing industrial uses, could create an attractive new residential environment. Specific recommendations include: • Promote redevelopment of the existing industrial properties west of Lehigh south of the Morton House for new condominiums or similar housing types. • Promote redevelopment of the marginal commercial and residential properties along Lincoln Avenue west of the rail tracks for new residential or commercial development. • Encourage improvement and rehabilitation of older existing housing to remain. • Study the need for a traffic signal at Lincoln and Lehigh in conjunction with up- graded railroad crossing protection. • Work with Metra to relocate or upgrade commuter facilities, including shelters and other conveniences for passengers and improved signage. • Improve the image and appearance of the Lehigh subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Long-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: As a long range objective, the Village should work with Metra to explore the possibil- ity of eventually replacing the existing commuter railroad station with a new facility that might be integrated with or connected to small-scale new commercial develop- ment oriented to the day-to-day needs of commuters and nearby residents. Specific recommendations include: • Promote major redevelopment of the Lehigh subarea south of the Morton House for a mix of new commercial, residential and public uses. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of build- ings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. • Focus new commercial development near the commuter station and promote new commercial uses that cater to the daily needs of commuters. Summary of Recommendations Page 7 • Work with Metra to explore the possibility of integrating commuter facilities into the new Village Center, possibly including shared parking areas, pedestrian con- nections, and relocation of the commuter station. • Explore the possibility of a "land swap" with the Forest Preserve in order to cre- ate a larger and more attractive area for redevelopment. • Undertake major street system reconfiguration in order to improve access to and circulation through the Target Area, as described below. • Improve the image and appearance of the Lehigh subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Redevelopment would presumably allow for more significant landscaping and other design improvements. ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS: As a part of the planning process, several alternatives were analyzed for improving traffic circulation within the Ferris/Lehigh Target Area. These include. 1. Roadway Alternative A: Realign Lincoln Avenue north of Lehigh Avenue to run adjacent to the railroad tracks. This alignment provides a buffer between the rail- road tracks and the properties to the west. These properties could also be con- solidated and/or reconfigured to create a larger, more marketable redevelopment parcel, or could be used in negotiations with the Forest Preserve as a "trade-off" to obtain land along Elm Street to the south. 2. Roadway Alternative B: Relocate the Metra commuter station to the Lawnware property, and realign Lehigh Avenue through the former train station site. This reconfiguration allows for a buffer between the railroad tracks and adjacent properties as described above, and provides route continuity with the realigned Lincoln Avenue to the north. The existing train station property could be used for parking or be redeveloped as a commercial center or"Village Center." The relo- cated train station would be more readily accessible from Dempster Street via Ferris Avenue. 3. Roadway Alternative C: Realign Lincoln Avenue to cross the railroad tracks at Chestnut Street, and extend Ferris Avenue and Callie Avenue south to the rea- ligned Lincoln Avenue. This realignment of Lincoln Avenue would reinforce and enhance the traditional east-west/north-south grid pattem of streets found in the historic portion of the Village. This would result in more regular shaped blocks and parcels and would facilitate a more traditional redevelopment pattem. Some of the property created by the vacated roadway could be used to provide com- muter parking near the relocated train station. 4. Roadway Alternative D: Extend Lehigh Avenue north to Dempster Street along the railroad tracks. This alignment would connect the existing section of Lehigh north of Dempster to the section south of Dempster, and provide a continuous route through the Village. This altemative would require the construction of a bridge spanning the Chicago River North Branch and a license or easement from the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Summary of Recommendations Page 8 Roadway improvements within the Ferris/Lehigh Target Area must be closely related to the land-use and development strategy for this area. For example, Roadway Al- ternatives A and C would require the acquisition and/or relocation of several existing businesses and residential properties, and would not be appropriate unless the Vil- lage is prepared to undertake major redevelopment within these portions of the community. On the other hand, Alternatives B and D would not require major displacement, but would entail high construction costs and require the cooperation or participation of other agencies such as Metra and the Forest Preserve District. In the immediate future, it is recommended that the Village pursue Alternative A as an initial improvement to the existing street system. Alternative B would also be highly desirable, if cooperation and support can be obtained from Metra. The very high costs and other difficulties associated with Alternatives C and D sug- gest that they are not realistic options for the immediate future. However, these al- ternatives might be "revisited" by the Village at some point in the future. WAUKEGAN ROAD TARGET AREA This Target Area encompasses the Waukegan Road corridor from Dempster Street south to Caldwell Avenue. It includes the roadway itself, which is under State juris- diction, and the frontage properties along both sides of the street for the full length of the corridor. Short-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: In the immediate future, it is recommended that the existing development pattern within the Waukegan Road Target Area be essentially maintained, and that existing uses be improved and upgraded. Several public improvement projects should also be undertaken to enhance traffic and pedestrian circulation and safety within the area. Specific recommendations include: • Maintain the Target Area for a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing uses to remain, including rehabilitation, structural repairs, facade and signage improvements, etc. • Maintain and enhance Prairie View Plaza as a major shopping destination within the Village. Promote continued improvement of the site, the buildings, the park- ing lots, and the mix of stores and businesses. • If the existing industrial uses along the east side of Waukegan Road are closed in the future, promote redevelopment of these properties for commercial use. • Improve pedestrian safety and convenience within the Target Area via new sidewalks along both sides of Waukegan, revised signal timing and more clearly marked crosswalks, particularly near residential developments. Summary of Recommendations Page 9 • Improve traffic circulation at the Caldwell Avenue intersection through the addi- tion of a left turn lane for Revell Monogram and through improved signage and pavement markings. • Improve the image and appearance of the Target Area via street trees, sidewalk improvements, upgraded roadway lighting, signage, an improved community "gateway," etc. The small existing commercial and residential uses along the west side of Wauke- gan Road in the southern portion of the Target Area should eventually be replaced with planned and coordinated new development. These properties could be appro- priate for either new condominiums and similar housing types, or for new office or service uses, provided that are compatible with adjacent uses to remain. Long-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: Prairie View Plaza is of prime importance to the Village as a shopping and service area and as a source of revenue. The Village should support the continued im- provement and upgrading of this property. As a long range objective, the Village should explore the possibility of eventually re- placing the existing shopping center with a planned new retail development that might also encompass one or more adjacent properties, as described below. Specific recommendations include the following: • �.- • Promote eventual redevelopment of the older existing shopping center for a mix of new retail and service uses. • Ensure that new development is guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, pedestrian amenities, etc. • Consider expanding the redevelopment site to encompass the nursery, mini-golf and storage locker properties located adjacent to the shopping center to create an even larger and more marketable site for new development. • If a new "Village Center" has not been constructed elsewhere in Morton Grove, this site should be considered as the location for a new Village Hall and other key public facilities. Summary of Recommendations Page 10 _ P P TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development Management&Finance • Urban Revitalization Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne, TPAP Feroz Nathani, McDonough Associates Inc. John O'Neill, McDonough Associates Inc. Date: March 17, 1999 - Subject: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan We are pleased to submit the following materials related to the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update: 1. An outline of the final Comprehensive Plan document. We will be working with Village staff over the next several weeks to prepare a draft version of the full Plan document. As noted in the outline, most of the material in the Plan has already been reviewed by the Project Advisory Committee as a part of the planning process. 2. A revised Community-Wide Plan map. The preliminary Community- Wide Plan was reviewed by the Committee in September, 1998. The enclosed Plan map has been revised to reflect the additional work performed on the four Target Areas and other input received from the Committee. 3. Final recommendations for improvement and development of the four Target Areas. These revised recommendations reflect the agreements and decisions made by the Committee at its meeting on February 18, 1999. We will discuss the Community-Wide Plan and the Target Area Plans at our public meeting scheduled for March 24, and at the Open House scheduled for April 10. Based on the results of these two meetings, we will complete the draft version of the Comprehensive Plan document for review by the Project Advisory Committee. "Snwh Rnacridr Piaza Sinn 1616 Ciu,a& • 111moi,6U5U5 ,112,3s2-2100 ,,312J3C:212e • Outline of Comprehensive Plan Document Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update The Consultant Team will be working with Village staff over the next several weeks to prepare a draft version of the full Comprehensive Plan document. As noted in the outline presented below, most of the material in the Plan has already been reviewed by the Project Advisory Committee during the past few months as a part of the planning process. Introduction This section will include: a) Background to the Comprehensive Plan; b) The overall purpose of the planning program; c) The planning process undertaken by the Village; d) The role and make-up of the Project Advisory Committee; and e) The organization of the Plan document. Existing Community Conditions This section will include a series of maps and accompanying text that describe existing conditions within Morton Grove, including: a) Community setting; b) Generalized existing land-use; c) Land-use changes, 1979-1998; d) Zoning; e) Parks and recreation; f) Public and private schools; g) Other community facilities; h) Transportation; i) Public utilities; and j) Issues and concerns. Note: These maps were first reviewed by the Project Advisory Committee in June, 1998. Vision for the Future This section will describe, in a general way, the kind of community Morton Grove should be in the years ahead, and will provide a foundation for the new Comprehensive Plan. It will include: Outline of Plan Document Page 1 a) The Vision Statement; and b) Community Goals and Objectives. Note: This material was first reviewed by the Project Advisory Committee in August, 1998. Community-Wide Plan This section will present long-range, community-wide recommendations for land use, transportation and community facilities. It will include the following plan maps and accompanying text: a) Community-wide plan; b) Residential areas; c) Commercial areas; d) Industrial areas; e) Community facilities; f) Transportation; and g) Public utilities. Note: This material was first reviewed by the Project Advisory Committee in September, 1998. These maps will undergo minor revisions to reflect the additional work undertaken as a part of the planning process. A revised copy of the first map— the "Community-Wide Plan'—is enclosed for the Committee's review. Target Area Plans This section will present more specific recommendations for improving and upgrading the four designated "Target Areas." It will include maps and accompanying text highlighting existing conditions, issues and concerns, improvement alternatives, and final recommendations for: a) Dempster Street; b) Lincoln Avenue; c) Ferris/Lehigh Avenues; and d) Waukegan Road. Note: This material was first reviewed by the Project Advisory Committee in February, 1999. The maps and text will be revised to reflect the decisions and agreements reached by the Committee at its last meeting. A revised list of recommendations for the Target Areas is enclosed for the Committee's review. Outline of Plan Document Page 2 Implementation This section will describe the actions required to carry out the new Comprehensive Plan, including recommendations regarding zoning and other regulations,'priority improvement projects and redevelopment sites, potential funding sources and implementation techniques, and general administration and follow-up to the Plan. Appendices and Supplementary Materials A number of other materials have been prepared over the course of the planning program that will be compiled and documented for future reference. The Consultant Team will work with Village staff to determine which of these materials should be included as "appendices" to the Comprehensive Plan document, and which should be packaged separately as a "supplementary report." These materials include: a) A summary of the results of the various community participation activities, including the initial Committee workshop, the key person interviews, the community survey, and the Target Area workshops; b) The Market and Development Potentials Overview report, distributed to the Committee in June, 1998; c) The memo report discussing the possibility of a new"Village Center" development in Morton Grove, which was distributed to the Committee in November, 1998; and d) The detailed comparison and evaluation of the Target Area alternatives, distributed to the Committee in February, 1999. Note:Each of these materials has been reviewed by the Project Advisory Committee at various points in the planning process. Outline of Plan Document Page 3 Revised Target Area Recommendations Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update Revised recommendations for Morton Grove's four designated Target Areas are presented below. These revised recommendations reflect the discussions and agreements reached by the Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee at its meeting on February 8, 1999. DEMPSTER STREET TARGET AREA This Target Area encompasses the Dempster Street corridor from Central Avenue west to the Forest Preserve. It includes the roadway itself, which is under State ju- risdiction, and the frontage properties along both sides of the street for the full length of the corridor. Improvement and Development Recommendations: The Dempster Street Target Area should be improved and redeveloped as a mixed- use corridor providing sites for a range of commercial, public, institutional and resi- dential land uses. Dempster Street will become increasingly difficult to maintain as a viable commercial corridor for its full length between Central Avenue and the Forest Preserve. The small lots and limited sites along the corridor will become increasingly difficult to maintain for quality commercial uses. In the future, it is recommended that commercial uses be concentrated in a few se- lected "nodes" located near key intersections along Dempster Street. The Village should focus its efforts on upgrading and enhancing these "nodes" for small retail, office and service uses. Other blocks along the corridor should be made available for alternative uses, such as townhouses, condominiums, institutional uses and public facilities. Specific recommendations include: • Focus commercial uses in the blocks near the primary intersections, including Central, Menard, Austin, and Ferris. These would become "commercial nodes." • Promote redevelopment of the blocks between the "commercial nodes" for new housing, public uses, institutions, etc. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing commercial buildings to re- main within the "nodes," including facades, signage and structural repairs. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete buildings within the "nodes" for new retail and service uses and/or off-street parking. • Revise traffic signal timing along the Dempster Street corridor to improve traffic capacity. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where possible, perhaps via new parking lots and/or parking on north-south side streets. Revised Target Area Recommendations Page 1 • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor where space permits, via street trees, sidewalk improvements, signage, an improved community "gateway," etc. Some improvements might be undertaken along the full length of Dempster Street, while others might only be undertaken within the "commercial nodes." The possibility of expanding the commercial nodes to the north and south was con- sidered as a part of the planning process. However, it was concluded that the public policy changes required to remove existing homes and encroach into adjacent neighborhoods to allow for new commercial development would be unacceptable at this point in time. Note:Additional recommendations for the Dempster Street Target Area may be in- cluded in the draft Comprehensive Plan document, as a result of Committee discus- sion on March 24 and input received during the Open House on April 10. LINCOLN AVENUE TARGET AREA This Target Area encompasses the Lincoln Avenue corridor from Central Avenue west to Ferris Avenue. It includes the roadway itself, which is under Village jurisdic- tion, and the frontage properties along both sides of the street for the full length of the corridor. Improvement and Development Recommendations: The Lincoln Avenue Target Area should continue to be improved and enhanced as a "mixed-use" corridor providing sites for a range of small retail, service, public and residential uses. However, it is recommended that the Village utilize zoning and other measures to guide the location of commercial uses in order to ensure a com- patible and desirable mix of uses within each block. Specific recommendations include: • Maintain Lincoln Avenue as a "mixed-use" corridor providing sites for a range of residential, commercial, public and semi-public uses. • Establish more specific guidelines regarding the location of residential, commer- cial, public and semi-public uses. It should be noted that existing zoning essen- tially permits either commercial or residential development to occur in virtually every block along Lincoln Avenue between Marmora Avenue and Ferris Avenue. • Focus new commercial development near selected intersections along Lincoln Avenue (such as Marmora, Austin, Georgianna and Fernald); reserve other blocks along the corridor for residential use. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing commercial buildings, in- cluding facades, signage and structural repairs. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete properties for new commercial or residential uses. • Enhance public facilities along the corridor, including the Library. Revised Target Area Recommendations Page 2 • Provide more visible signage regarding the speed along Lincoln Avenue; more aggressively enforce speed regulations. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where necessary, perhaps via new parking lots. • Upgrade street lighting along the corridor. • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor, via street trees, upgraded street lighting, sidewalk improvements, signage, an improved community "gateway," and a landscaped buffer along the Edens Expressway. The Lincoln Avenue Target Area contains two relatively large properties with signifi- cant redevelopment potential: a) the Lawnware property, and b) the Jamaican Gar- dens/Platz Florist property. Improvement and development recommendations for these properties are presented below. Lawnware Property: The 17-acre Lawnware property should be considered for redevelopment as a mixed-use "Village Center" containing commercial, residential and public uses. If a new Village Hall is constructed, this would be the preferred location. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, access drives, parking lots, open spaces, etc. The Lawnware property offers the best opportunity in Morton Grove for a new mixed-use "Village Center" development. However, if commercial development proves to be infeasible, and if a new Village Hall is not constructed, the Lawnware property should be redeveloped for residential use, perhaps including a mix of town- houses, condominiums and senior citizen or assisted living housing units. Industrial reuse of this property would be not be appropriate. Jamaican Gardens Property: The 4.8-acre Jamaican Gardens/Platz Florist property should eventually be redevel- oped for new multi-family housing, perhaps including townhouses, condominiums and/or senior housing. The property should be guided by an overall site develop- ment plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, access drives, parking lots, open spaces, etc. The density and intensity of development should be similar to the multi- family housing already existing in the surrounding area. Note:Additional recommendations for the Lincoln Avenue Target Area may be in- cluded in the draft Comprehensive Plan document, as a result of Committee discus- sion on March 24 and input received during the Open House on April 10. LEHIGH/FERRIS AVENUE TARGET AREA This Target Area encompasses the Lehigh Avenue and Ferris Avenue corridors from Dempster Street south to Main Street. It includes several roadways, all of which are under Village jurisdiction; the Metra commuter rail station and associated parking ar- eas; and a number of residential, commercial and industrial properties. Revised Target Area Recommendations Page 3 For purposes of the Comprehensive Plan, the Lehigh/Ferris Target Area has been divided into two "subareas," each of which has somewhat different characteristics and development potentials: a) the Ferris Avenue subarea, which includes the prop- erties east of the railroad, and b) the Lehigh Avenue subarea, which includes the properties west of the railroad. FERRIS AVENUE PORTION of the TARGET AREA: Short-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: In the immediate future, it is recommended that the Village promote redevelopment of the industrial and heavy commercial properties in the southern portion of Ferris Avenue subarea with planned and coordinated new residential development. The proximity of the commuter station, shopping facilities and the Forest Preserve, cou- pled with the removal of existing marginal uses, should create an attractive new residential environment. Specific recommendations include: • Promote redevelopment of the older commercial, industrial and residential uses in the southern portion of the Ferris subarea (generally south of Capulina Ave- nue) for new condominiums and similar housing types. • Maintain the office and commercial uses in the northern portion of the Ferris subarea; undertake building and property maintenance improvements as re- quired. • Promote improvement and enhancement of uses to remain, including housing rehabilitation, structural repairs, storefront and signage improvements, screening and buffering of outdoor storage areas, etc. • Provide more visible signage regarding speed limits and other traffic regulations along Ferris Avenue. • Improve the image and appearance of the Ferris subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, better pedestrian access to the train station, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Long-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: As a long range objective, the Village should explore the possibility of more signifi- cant redevelopment that might eventually extend north to Dempster Street. Rede- velopment might include a mix of commercial, residential and public land uses. If a "Village Center" is not constructed on the Lawnware property, this might be consid- ered as the location for a new Village Hall and other municipal facilities. Specific recommendations include: • Promote major redevelopment of the Ferris subarea for a mix of commercial, residential and public uses. The area should be guided by an overall site devel- opment plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. Revised Target Area Recommendations Page 4 • Consider this area as an alternative location for a new "Village Center" develop- ment, perhaps including a new Village Hall and/or other public facilities. • Explore with Metra the possibility of relocating the commuter rail station to this general area, perhaps as a part of a new transit-oriented mixed-use develop- ment project. • Undertake major street system reconfiguration in order to improve access to and circulation through the Ferris subarea, as described in a following section. • Improve the image and appearance of the Ferris subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, better pedestrian access to the train station, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Reconstruction of the street system would presumably allow for more signifi- cant landscaping and other design improvements. LEHIGH AVENUE PORTION of the TARGET AREA: Short-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: In the immediate future, the Village should promote redevelopment of the small in- dustrial properties in the Lehigh Avenue subarea with planned and coordinated new residential development. The proximity of the commuter station and the Forest Pre- serve, coupled with the removal of existing industrial uses, could create an attractive new residential environment. Specific recommendations include: • Promote redevelopment of the existing industrial properties west of Lehigh south of the Morton House for new condominiums or similar housing types. • Promote redevelopment of the marginal commercial and residential properties along Lincoln Avenue west of the rail tracks for new residential or commercial development. • Encourage improvement and rehabilitation of older existing housing to remain. • Study the need for a traffic signal at Lincoln and Lehigh in conjunction with up- graded railroad crossing protection. • Work with Metra to upgrade commuter facilities, including shelters and other conveniences for passengers and improved signage. • Improve the image and appearance of the Lehigh subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Long-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: As a long range objective, the Village should work with Metra to explore the possibil- ity of eventually replacing the existing commuter railroad station with a new facility that might be integrated with or connected to small-scale new commercial develop- ment oriented to the day-to-day needs of commuters and nearby residents. Specific recommendations include: Revised Target Area Recommendations Page 5 • Promote major redevelopment of the Lehigh subarea south of the Morton House for a mix of new commercial, residential and public uses. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of build- ings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. • Focus new commercial development near the commuter station and promote new commercial uses that cater to the daily needs of commuters. • Work with Metra to explore the possibility of integrating commuter facilities into the new Village Center, possibly including shared parking areas, pedestrian con- nections, and relocation of the commuter station. • Explore the possibility of a "land swap" with the Forest Preserve in order to cre- ate a larger and more attractive area for redevelopment. • Undertake major street system reconfiguration in order to improve access to and circulation through the Target Area, as described below. • Improve the image and appearance of the Lehigh subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Redevelopment would presumably allow for more significant landscaping and other design improvements. ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS: As a part of the planning process, several alternatives were analyzed for improving traffic circulation within the Ferris/Lehigh Target Area. These include. 1. Roadway Alternative A: Realign Lincoln Avenue north of Lehigh Avenue to run adjacent to the railroad tracks. This alignment provides a buffer between the rail- road tracks and the properties to the west. These properties could also be con- solidated and/or reconfigured to a create larger, more marketable redevelopment parcel, or could be used in negotiations with the Forest Preserve as a "trade-off' to obtain land along Elm Street to the south. 2. Roadway Alternative B: Relocate the Metra commuter station to the Lawnware property, and realign Lehigh Avenue through the former train station site. This reconfiguration allows for a buffer between the railroad tracks and adjacent properties as described above, and provides route continuity with the realigned Lincoln Avenue to the north. The existing train station property could be used for parking or be redeveloped as a commercial center or"Village Center." The relo- cated train station would be more readily accessible from Dempster Street via Ferris Avenue. 3. Roadway Alternative C: Realign Lincoln Avenue to cross the railroad tracks at Chestnut Street, and extend Ferris Avenue and Callie Avenue south to the rea- ligned Lincoln Avenue. This realignment of Lincoln Avenue would reinforce and enhance the traditional east-west/north-south grid pattern of streets found in the historic portion of the Village. This would result in more regular shaped blocks and parcels and would facilitate a more traditional redevelopment pattern. Some of the property created by the vacated roadway could be used to provide com- muter parking near the relocated train station. Revised Target Area Recommendations Page 6 4. Roadway Alternative D: Extend Lehigh Avenue north to Dempster Street along the railroad tracks. This alignment would connect the existing section of Lehigh north of Dempster to the section south of Dempster, and provide a continuous route through the Village. This alternative would require the construction of a bridge spanning the Chicago River North Branch and a license or easement from the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Roadway improvements within the Ferris/Lehigh Target Area must be closely related to the land-use and development strategy for this area. For example, Roadway Al- ternatives A and C would require the acquisition and/or relocation of several existing businesses and residential properties, and would not be appropriate unless the Vil- lage is prepared to undertake major redevelopment within these portions of the community. On the other hand, Alternatives B and D would not require major displacement, but would entail high construction costs and require the cooperation or participation of other agencies such as Metra and the Cook County Forest Preserve District. In the immediate future, it is recommended that the Village pursue Alternative A as an initial improvement to the existing street system. Alternative B would also be highly desirable, if cooperation and support can be obtained from Metra. The very high costs and other difficulties associated with Alternatives C and D sug- gest that they are not realistic options for the immediate future. However, these al- L.. ternatives might be "revisited" by the Village at some point in the future. Note:Additional recommendations for the Ferris/Lehigh Target Area may be in- cluded in the draft Comprehensive Plan document, as a result of Committee discus- sion on March 24 and input received during the Open House on April 10. WAUKEGAN ROAD TARGET AREA This Target Area encompasses the Waukegan Road corridor from Dempster Street south to Caldwell Avenue. It includes the roadway itself, which is under State juris- diction, and the frontage properties along both sides of the street for the full length of the corridor. Short-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: In the immediate future, it is recommended that the existing development pattern within the Waukegan Road Target Area be essentially maintained, and that existing uses be improved and upgraded. Several public improvement projects should also be undertaken to enhance traffic and pedestrian circulation and safety within the area. Specific recommendations include: • Maintain the Target Area for a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing uses to remain, including rehabilitation, structural repairs, facade and signage improvements, etc. - Revised Target Area Recommendations Page 7 • Maintain and enhance Prairie View Plaza as a major shopping destination within the Village. Promote continued improvement of the site, the buildings, the park- ing lots, and the mix of stores and businesses. • If the existing industrial uses along the east side of Waukegan Road are closed in the future, promote redevelopment of these properties for commercial use. • Improve pedestrian safety and convenience within the Target Area via new sidewalks along both sides of Waukegan, revised signal timing and more clearly marked crosswalks, particularly near residential developments. • Improve traffic circulation at the Caldwell Avenue intersection through the addi- tion of a left turn lane for Revell Monogram and through improved signage and pavement markings. • Improve the image and appearance of the Target Area via street trees, sidewalk improvements, upgraded roadway lighting, signage, an improved community "gateway," etc. The small existing commercial and residential uses along the west side of Wauke- gan Road in the southern portion of the Target Area should eventually be replaced with planned and coordinated new development. These properties could be appro- priate for either new condominiums and similar housing types, or for new office or service uses, provided they are compatible with adjacent uses to remain. Long-Term Improvement and Development Recommendations: Prairie View Plaza is of prime importance to the Village as a shopping P g Aping and service area and as a source of revenue. The Village should support the continued im- provement and upgrading of this property. As a long range objective, the Village should explore the possibility of eventually re- placing the existing shopping center with a planned new retail development that might also encompass one or more adjacent properties, as described below. Specific recommendations include the following: • Promote eventual redevelopment of the older existing shopping center for a mix of new retail and service uses. • Ensure that new development is guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, pedestrian amenities, etc. • Consider expanding the redevelopment site to encompass the nursery, mini-golf and storage locker properties located adjacent to the shopping center to create an even larger and more marketable site for new development. • If a new "Village Center" has not been constructed elsewhere in Morton Grove, this site should be considered as the location for a new Village Hall and other key public facilities. Note:Additional recommendations for the Waukegan Road Target Area may be in- cluded in the draft Comprehensive Plan document, as a result of Committee discus- sion on March 24 and input received during the Open House on April 10. Revised Target Area Recommendations Page 8 0 Community -Wide Plan The Community -Wide Plan provides an overall framework for improvement and development within Morton Grove over the next 10 to 15 year perlod. It establishes long -range polities for key aspects of the Village, consistent with the "vision statement- and community goals and objectives. The Plan strives to maintain and enhance the unique and distinguishing features of the community, improve and upgrade areas that are beginning to decline, and promote compatible new development and redevelopment in selected locations. IF -- oemwra�� Land Use Plan: 0 Single -Family Residential Medium- Density Mukl- Family Residential 0 High - Density Mufti- Family Residential Commercial ? Mired -Use Development Area >- Industrial Pub la'Semi- Public ® Public and Private Schools D♦ Churches and Synagogues ® Perks and Recreation O Forest Preserve D Commonwealth Edison Easement ® Commuter Rall Station Introduction to the Plan: The Community-Wide Plan consists of three components: l) land -use, 2) transportation, and 3) community facilities. Plan recommen- dations for each component are briefly highlighted below. More specific policies and recommendations for the various Plan components are presented on the accompa- nying map pages. The Community -Wide Plan Is supplement- ed by more detailed recommendations for Morton Groves four designated 'target areas,' which are presented in the follow- ing Chapter of this Plan report. Land Use Component The Community-Wide Plan provides a guide for future land -use and development within the Village. It identifies which lands should be devoted to residential, commercial, Indus - Mai and public uses. It also describes how various land use areas should be related and interconnected, and highlights the types of projects and Improvements to be undertaken within each area. Since Morton Grove is primarily a built- up community with very little vacant land remaining. the Plan builds upon the existing land use structure. The Plan strives to reln- c�a ^F wk r_ ,.i m v. r �. _ JM tr' force and strengthefi the strong existing residential character of the community. Low - density residential development should continue to predominate, and the distinctive qualities and characteristics of Individual neighborhoods should be enhanced. Rehabilitation and environmen- tal improvements should be undertaken to Improve older residential areas. Lincoln Avenue, Waukegan Road and Ferris Street should be upgraded as mixed -use corridors, providing sites for new medium- density housing construction. High - density housing should continue to be limited to a few loca- tions around the periphery of the Village. Commercial uses should be located primarily along Dempster Street, Waukegan Road and, to a lesser extent, Lincoln Avenue and Golf Road. Existing commercial areas should be substantially Improved and upgraded, and new Investment and devel- opment should be aggressively promoted. Improvements should be made to existing buildings, parking lots and the public rights - of-way. Several sites are recommended for commercial development or redevelop- ment Portions of the Village's commercial areas should also assume more of a'mixed- use' character in the future, with housing, public and Institutional uses Intermixed with commercial activities. Industrial uses should be limited to the area south of Main Street and west of Austin, and to currently committed areas along Waukegan Road. Marginal industrial properties along the railroad north of Main Street should be removed to allow for new mixed -use residential and commercial development. Transportation Component: Morton Grove's network of streets, high- ways and transit facilities should be main- tained and expanded. While the roadway system is essentially In place, operational Improvements should be undertaken as required to meet the needs of future devel- opment and redevelopment. The safe and convenient use of transpor- tation corridors by pedestrians, cyclists, public transit vehicles and private vehicles should be emphasized. Traffic flow and traf- fic safety should be Improved along Strate- gic Regional Arterials and other routes Wth- out disrupting or adversely impacting adja- cent land development. Landscaping and other Improvements should be undertaken to enhance the appearance of major roadways. New bike routes and pedestrian facilities should be developed and public transportation service improved. j i Community Facilities Component: The Village should continue to offer its resi- dents and businesses top quality communi- ty facilities and services. The local parks and recreation system should be enhanced as an Important community asset. Existing parks should continue to be improved and upgraded as required. Opportunities to acquire vacant lots and set aside park sites as a part of new development projects, particularly in portions of the community that are current- ly under served, should be explored. Addl- tional cooperative agreements should be established between the Park District, the school districts and other organizations to Increase the recreational opportunities avail- able to local residents. The Village should cooperate with public and private schools to ensure that high - quality educational services continue to be available within the Village. Existing school sites and buildings should be improved and upgraded as required. The Village should assume a leadership role in striving to over- come the divisive effect of multiple public school districts. Other community facilities, Including the Library , fire and police stations, the senior citizen center and public works facilities should be improved and enhanced, and should continue to be important assets of the community. Morton Grove's Village Hall should either be remodeled and expanded or a new facility should be constructed. The provision of new community facilities and services designed to help attract new fami- lies should be explored. thefour Target Areas: r) Dempster Street, 2) Lincoln Avenue, 3) Ferris- Lehigh - Avenue, and 4) Waukegan Road. Preporedhy: Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. McDonough Associates, Inc. March, 1.999 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois 4r Village of oVIorton grove •.. Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee From: Charles S. Scheck, Dire t , Co unity ev pme Date: February 10, 1999 Re: Meeting Announcement - February 18, 1999 The next meeting of the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee is scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 1999 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior Citizen Center of the Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina I have enclosed a draft of the "Target Area Alternatives" for your review before the meeting. As you will note, there are at least two (2) alternative development schemes for each target area. To assist the staff and consultants in developing a preferred alternative for each Target Area which will be included in the Plan Report, I would ask that you set aside at least two (2) hours to read the materials, develop questions and comments, and identify the alternatives which would seem most appropriate to guide development during the next 10-15 years. The alternatives related to each Target Area will be discussed at the meeting on February 18, but to ensure that the committee has the benefit of each members input before reaching a consensus, a prior reading of this material is essential. If you will not be able to attend this meeting, please provide me with your comments prior to the meeting so they can be shared with the rest of the committee membership. If you have any questions regarding this material, please contact either Bonnie Jacobson, Village Planner or me immediately. I look forward to seeing you at the February 18 meeting. CSS:dn Enclosure Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 �► Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 e TRKLA, PETTIGREW, AL LEN & P>YNE, INC. P(euuunt.Y Deeien • 1)et e/opme1nr l&mun•ornCne P[CJn[C • L'rhoc Rrr!tdi-orlon Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne, TPAP Feroz Nathani, McDonough Associates John O'Neill, McDonough Associates Date: February 8, 1999 Subject: Target Area Plan Alternatives This report presents alternatives for the improvement and development of four key "Target Areas" within the Village of Morton Grove: 1. Dempster Street east of the Forest Preserve, 2. Lincoln Avenue, 3. Ferris Avenue/Lehigh Avenue, and 4. Waukegan Road south of Dempster. The Target Areas component is an extension of other work undertaken in Morton Grove's ongoing comprehensive planning program. It builds upon the generalized guidelines established in the Community-Wide Plan, and takes into consideration the public comments and suggestions received at the Target Area Workshops, conducted during September and October, 1998. • Next Steps We should emphasize that the ideas and concepts included in this report are preliminary and will be discussed with the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee at our meeting scheduled for February 18, 1999. After the Committee has reviewed the alternatives and agreed upon a "preferred" approach for each Target Area, we will prepare final improvement and development recommendations, which will then be included in the new Comprehensive Plan for Morton Grove. ___ P'.�:._ 1n_ ibis I Table of Contents Page Introduction to the Target Area Alternatives 1 Identification of the Target Areas 1 Organization of the Report 2 Dempster Street Target Area 3 Existing Development Pattern 3 Roadway Characteristics 4 Infrastructure 4 Issues and Concerns 4 Improvement and Development Alternatives 5 Figure 1: Dempster Street Target Area 7 Lincoln Avenue Target Area 8 Existing Development Pattern 8 Roadway Characteristics 9 Infrastructure 9 Issues and Concerns 9 Improvement and Development Alternatives 10 Figure 2: Lincoln Avenue Target Area 13 Lehigh/Ferris Avenue Target Area 14 Existing Development Pattern 14 Roadway Characteristics 15 Infrastructure 16 Issues and Concerns 16 Improvement and Development Alternatives 16 Figure 3: Ferris Avenue Subarea 21 Figure 4: Lehigh Avenue Subarea 22 Waukegan Road Target Area 23 Existing Development Pattern 23 Roadway Characteristics 23 Infrastructure 24 Issues and Concerns 24 Improvement and Development Alternatives 25 Figure : Waukegan Road Target Area 27 Evaluation of Target Area Alternatives 28 Evaluation Criteria 28 Preliminary Preferred Alternatives 29 Tabular Summaries of the Evaluation of Alternatives 30 - 36 Target Area Plan Alternatives Page Introduction to the Target Area Alternatives Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update This report presents alternative scenarios for the improvement and development of four key "Target Areas" within the Village of Morton Grove: 1) Dempster Street east of the Forest Preserve, 2) Lincoln Avenue, 3) the Ferris/Lehigh corridor, and 4) Waukegan Road south of Dempster. The Target Area alternatives focus on: a) the overall role and function of each area; b) land use, development and redevelopment; c) traffic circulation and parking; d) in- frastructure facilities; and e) design and appearance. The Target Areas component is an extension of other work undertaken in Morton Grove's ongoing comprehensive planning process. It builds upon the generalized guidelines established in the Community-Wide Plan, and takes into consideration the public comments and suggestions received at the Target Area Workshops, con- ducted during September and October, 1998. Identification of the Target Areas The four Target Areas were selected by the Village for several reasons. The four ar- eas contain a diverse range of land uses and are among the most intensely devel- oped portions of the community. The areas also include major transportation facilities which connect various destinations within Morton Grove and the surrounding region. The four areas are highly visible to passing motorists and transit patrons, and are primary determinants in how Morton Grove is perceived by residents and visitors alike. Finally, each area has vacant and/or underutilized properties which may be subject to development or redevelopment in the future. The four Target Areas include: 1. Dempster Street, from the Edens Expressway west to the Forest Preserve, is a classic commercial corridor lined with small shops and businesses which has been experiencing some economic and physical decline in recent years. Demp- ster Street is a strategic regional arterial (SRA) under State jurisdiction and it car- ries a significant amount of traffic. 2. Lincoln Avenue, from Central Avenue west to Ferris Avenue, is an attractive mixed-use area which encompasses the historic heart of Morton Grove. Lincoln Avenue has been the site of several recent residential developments and has other remaining land parcels that may be subject to redevelopment in the future. 3. The Lehigh Street/Ferris Avenue Corridor from Dempster Street south to Elm Street, contains a diverse mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses, some of which are characterized by deterioration and underutilization. This area also includes the Metra commuter rail station. Because of the age and condition of many properties, this area could be the site of major redevelopment in the fu- ture. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 1 \' 4. The Waukegan Road Corridor from Dempster Street south to Caldwell Avenue, is a mixed-use commercial, residential and industrial area that has a few small vacant and underutilized properties that may be subject to redevelopment in the future. Waukegan Road is a strategic regional arterial (SRA) under State jurisdic- tion and it carries a significant amount of traffic. Organization of the Report Each of the four Target Areas is discussed on the following pages. For each Target Area, the report includes: • A review of the exiting land use and development pattern; • A description of existing roadway characteristics; • An overview of existing infrastructure facilities; • A listing of the major issues and concerns to be addressed; • A description of two or more alternatives for future improvement, development and redevelopment; and • A fold-out illustration depicting the various Target Area alternatives. The report concludes with a comparison and evaluation of the alternatives, and an indication of the Consultant Team's "preferred alternative" for each Target Area. I I "�� , pia` Q��T�r—� ��j I ,In iiii atilt, t' 1IIIIITIIII IIM o 0fl0 a l_ '1..1 }Fi IILIJIIII5 I! J11I7II!1I II I T u I 0 . p r I ' II urns-1;r--i ,-��,i � •11 Alta.211 � G�, ii ' f'_ 111 Location Of Target Areas: ��1i�r� C � i 1. Dempster Street ( a J In a 2. Lincoln Avenue ) .'N �';,� ICE4.L� L7, _ rr�r^ � �/ y 3. Ferris Avenue/Lehigh Avenue 'N !�r, I iD 7. , ■ N. � l �C - 4. Waukegan Road �% ,_-HE ` Fr—' �( Fri �il:W TIE Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 2 Dempster Street Target Area Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update This Target Area encompasses the Dempster Street corridor from Central Avenue west to the Forest Preserve (see Figure 1). It includes the roadway itself, which is under State jurisdiction, and the frontage properties along both sides of the street for the full length of the corridor. Existing Development Pattern: Dempster Street is a commercial corridor containing a wide range of small retail, service and office uses that serve adjacent neighborhoods and the auto traffic that passes through the community. Prominent existing uses include the First National Bank of Morton Grove, Resurrection Health Care Center, Yorktown Professional Building, North Shore Medical Specialists, Osco Drugs, the Austin-Dempster Plaza, Lazy Boy Furniture, Simkins Funeral Home, Giordano's Restaurant, Maxwell's Res- taurant, Sea Port Restaurant, Marilyn's Restaurant, American Legion Hall, and Har- rer Park. Since the size of commercial lots along Dempster Street is limited, most businesses are located in small free-standing buildings or strip centers. Most buildings are lo- cated close to the sidewalk line, with minimal setbacks. Little land is available for business expansion or off-street parking. While most existing buildings are structur- ally sound, a number are characterized by deferred maintenance and minor defi- ciencies. Off-street parking lots are quite small and there are numerous access drives and curb cuts along Dempster Street. Because of the lack of off-street parking, many businesses are heavily dependent on the on-street parking along Dempster. The Dempster Street commercial area is closely bordered on the north and south by sound and well maintained residential neighborhoods. In the past, the Village has taken a firm position on the protection of these neighborhoods, and has resisted proposals to acquire and redevelop residential properties to allow for commercial area expansion. Many blocks along Dempster Street have a "tired" and "dated" appearance. A num- ber of businesses would benefit from facade or storefront improvements. There is little design consistency between adjacent buildings or groups of buildings. Because land is limited, there is little landscaping and few streetscape improvements along the corridor. Sidewalks are quite narrow and there are few pedestrian conveniences. There are several vacant buildings and land parcels scattered along the corridor, and there is local concern that the quality of businesses and the mix of stores is not as strong as it has been in past years. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 3 Roadway Characteristics: Dempster Street is a strategic regional arterial (SRA) with a right-of-way width that varies from 73 to 100 feet. The typical cross section consists of two 12 foot traffic lanes in each direction. A 14 foot painted median lane separates the through lanes and provides turn lanes at intersections between Lincoln Avenue and Fernald Ave- nue. From Fernald to Central Avenue, the cross section consists of two 11 foot through lanes and a 9 foot parking lane in each direction. Traffic signals exist at Fer- ris, Femald, Austin, Menard and Central Avenues. Sidewalks and roadway lighting are provided along the full length of the corridor. The roadway surface is bituminous and the curb and gutter is type B6.12. The most recent traffic information for Dempster Street indicates an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volume of 38,400 vehicles per day (vpd). The design year (2020) ADT is projected to be 49,700 vpd, based upon a projected growth rate of one percent annually. This growth rate has been verified with the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region. Accident data provided by the IDOT Databank for 1993, 1994 and 1995 (the most recent data available) does not indicate any high accident frequency locations, wet pavement cluster sites, or any apparent pattern as to the type of accidents occur- ring. Infrastructure: The drainage of Dempster Street is handled by a combined storm and sanitary sewer system ranging in size from 12 inch laterals to 30 inch mains. In addition to lighting and sewer facilities, a number of other utilities presently exist along Demp- ster Street, including electric service, watermain, telephone, natural gas and cable television facilities. Issues and Concerns: A number of issues and concerns regarding the Dempster Street Target Area have been identified by the Consulting Team, Village officials and staff, the Comprehen- sive Plan Advisory Committee, and residents and business persons within the com- munity. These include: • Presence of vacant properties • Rundown appearance of stores and businesses • Difficult to attract and retain businesses • Lack of parking • Speed of traffic • Impact on existing businesses if additional right-of-way along Dempster Street is acquired by the State • Difficult to access stores and businesses • Width and condition of sidewalks • Difficult for pedestrians to cross the street Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 4 • Inadequate street lighting • Inadequate landscaping and "streetscaping" • Better signage • No programs for improving, expanding or developing new businesses, such as tax breaks, facade treatment, etc. In general, the improvement and development alternatives described below are fo- cused on addressing these issues and concerns within the Dempster Street Target Area. Improvement and Development Alternatives: Four (4) alternatives for improvement and development of the Dempster Street Tar- get Area have been formulated by the Consulting Team, in consultation with Village staff (see Figure 1). These alternatives range from maintaining and upgrading the existing development pattern and roadway characteristics, to major redevelopment of existing properties and relocation and reconstruction of the Dempster Street roadway. Alternate 1: Maintain and upgrade the existing commercial corridor along Dempster Street. • Maintain Dempster Street as a continuous commercial corridor along both sides of the street, from Central Avenue to the Forest Preserve. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing commercial buildings, in- cluding facades, signage and structural repairs. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete buildings for new retail and service uses and/or off street. • Revise traffic signal timing along the Dempster Street corridor to improve traffic capacity. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where possible, perhaps via new parking lots and/or parking on north-south side streets. • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor where space permits, via street trees, sidewalk improvements, signage, an improved community "gateway," etc. Alternate 2: Improve and redevelop Dempster Street as a mixed-use corridor. • Focus commercial uses in the blocks near the primary intersections, including Central, Menard, Austin, and Ferris. These would become "commercial nodes." • Promote redevelopment of the blocks in between the "commercial nodes" for new housing, public uses, institutions, etc. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing commercial buildings to re- main within the "nodes," including facades, signage and structural repairs. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 5 • Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete buildings within the "nodes" for new retail and service uses and/or off-street parking. • Revise traffic signal timing along the Dempster Street corridor to improve traffic capacity. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where possible, perhaps via new parking lots and/or parking on north-south side streets. • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor where space permits, via street trees, sidewalk improvements, signage, an improved community "gateway," etc. Some improvements might be undertaken along the full length of Dempster Street, while others might only be undertaken within the "commercial nodes." Alternate 3: Expand selected "commercial nodes" to the north and/or south. In addition to all of the actions called for under Alternate 2: • Promote redevelopment of selected residential properties to the north and/or south of the commercial area in order to allow for small-scale expansion of the "commercial nodes" and to create more attractive commercial development sites. Alternate 4: Relocate the Dempster Street right-of-way and reposition commercial de- velopment on one side of the corridor only. • Relocate Dempster Street approximately 100 feet to the north. • Remove all existing commercial development on the north side of Dempster Street and redevelop this land as an open space corridor. • Promote intensification and redevelopment of the expanded land area along the south side of Dempster Street for retail and services uses and/or off-street park- ing. • Reconstruct Dempster Street with interconnected signals for improved traffic ca- pacity. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where possible, perhaps via new parking lots and/or parking on north-south side streets. • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor as a part of the street recon- struction, via street trees, sidewalk improvements, signage, an improved com- munity "gateway," etc. Reconstruction of the roadway would presumably allow for more generous sidewalks and more space for street trees and other streetscape features. • Provide a landscaped buffer zone between the relocated Dempster Street and adjacent residential properties. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 6 E Dempster Street Target Area This Target Area encompasses the Demp- ster Street corridor from Central Avenue west to the Forest Preserve. Dempster Street is a commercial corri- dor containing a wide range of small retail, service and office uses that serve adjacent neighborhoods and the auto traffic that passes through the community. Dempster Street is a strategic regional arterial (SRA) with a right -of -way width — that varies from 73 to 100 feet. The most recent traffic information for Dempster Street indicates an Average Daily Traffic volume of 38,400 vehicles per day. r Above: These photographs Illustrate the typical building, parking, sidewalk and roadway characteristics of the Dempster Street commercial corridor. 1 ' Alternate 1: Maintain and upgrade the exist- ing commercial corridor along Dempster Street. Maintain Dempster Street as a continu- ous commercial corridor along both sides of the street, from Central Avenue to the Forest Preserve. Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete buildings for new retail and service uses and /or off - street parking. Revise traffic signal timing to improve traffic capacity. Improve the image and appearance of the corridor via building and fa4ade improve- ments, street trees, sidewalk improve- ments, signage, an improved community .gateway,' etc. Alternate 2: Improve and redevelop Demp- ster Street as a mixed -use corridor. Focus commercial uses in the blocks near the primary Intersections, including Central, Menard, Austin, and Ferris. These would become 'commercial nodes.' Promote redevelopment of the blocks in between the 'commercial nodes' for new housing, public uses, institutions and simi- lar uses. Revise traffic signal timing to improve traffic capacity. Improve the Image and appearance of the corridor where space permits, via the Improve- ments described under Alternate 1. Altemate 3: Expand selected "commercial nodes" to the north and /orsouth. In addition to all of the actions called for under Alternate 2, promote redevelop- ment of selected residential properties to the north and south of the commercial area in order to allow for small -scale expansion of the 'commercial nodes' and to create larger and more marketa- ble commercial development sites. Alternate 4: Relocate the Dempster Street right -of -way and reposition commercial development on one side of the corridor only. Relocate Dempster Street approximate- ly 100 feet to the north. Remove all existing commercial develop- ment on the north side of Dempster Street and redevelop this land as an open space corridor. Promote intensification and redevelopment of the expanded land area along the south side of Demp- ster Street for retail and service uses and /or off-street parking. lid l . �. I a '71 aa I )vi Ezm :� v '.v.,' � I� E] Existing _ Land -Use Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen 8 Selected Edsdng Uses: 1 -Maxwell's Restaurant 2 - Sea Port Restaurant 3 - Simkins Funeral Home 4 - HarrerPork 5 - First National Bank 6 -American Legion Hall 7 - Austin - Dempster Plaza 8 - Giordano's Restaurant 9 - Yorktown Professional Building 10 - Osca Drugs 11 - Mortiyn's Restaurant 12 - Resurrection Health Care Center 13 - Lazy Boy Furniture 14 - North Shore Medical Specialists s a� Legend for Maps: Commercial J OJJIce/business services Restaurant W PublldSeml-public Park/Forest Preserve U Parking LJ Residential neighborhood D New residential and Institutional development Design and appearance improvements TrafJicoperatlonal Improvements New roadway construction Gateway design feature Associates, Inc. • February, 1999 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois Lincoln Avenue Target Area Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update This Target Area encompasses the Lincoln Avenue corridor from Central Avenue west to Ferris Avenue (see Figure 2). It includes the roadway itself, which is under Village jurisdiction, and the frontage properties along both sides of the street for the full length of the corridor. Existing Development Pattern: The Lincoln Avenue Target Area is a mixed-use corridor containing a diverse range of commercial, residential, public and institutional uses. Prominent existing uses in- clude the Morton Grove Food Mart, China Chef, Jamaican Gardens/Platz Florist, Lin-Mar Motors, the Morton Grove Professional Building, Bringer Inn, Kropp Insur- ance, the Lawnware property, the Morton Grove Public Library, and the Morton Grove Fire Station No. 4. This Target Area encompasses one of the oldest portions of Morton Grove. It was a part of the original settlement area of the community, and it still has a "sense of his- tory" that is not apparent in many of the Village's newer neighborhoods and com- mercial areas. Potentially, Lincoln Avenue has a 'pedestrian friendly" atmosphere that is very dif- ferent from most parts of Morton Grove. Because of the diverse mix of uses along the corridor, it is possible for nearby residents to walk to many shops and services. Commercial uses within the Target Area are primarily neighborhood oriented, includ- ing small retail stores and service businesses. Commercial uses are focused around several intersections, including Marmora, Georgianna, Fernald and Callie. While many of the existing commercial uses are sound and well-maintained, some are characterized by deferred maintenance, underutilization and a poor appearance. Multi-family residential uses are quite prominent within the Target Area. They include two-family structures, townhouses and five-story condominiums. Several new multi- family developments have been constructed in since 1990, including developments at Ferris Avenue and across from the Library. Single-family homes still exist along Lincoln Avenue, particularly in the blocks east of Marmora and in the blocks between Austin and School. Most are sound and well maintained, and several of these homes are relatively new. The Morton Grove Public Library, which is an important focal point within the Target Area, is located on a small site at Georgianna. Because the existing facility is be- coming too small, options to expand the Library are currently being explored by the Library Board. There are several properties within the Lincoln Avenue Target Area that may have potential for improvement or redevelopment. Among the potential redevelopment sites are two relatively large properties: 1) the 17-acre vacant Lawnware property, located on the south side of Lincoln just east of the Metra railroad right-of-way, and Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 8 2) the 4.8-acre Jamaican Gardens property, located on the north side of Lincoln just east of the Edens Expressway. Roadway Characteristics: Lincoln Avenue is an urban minor arterial with a right-of-way width of 66 feet. Be- tween Ferris Avenue and McVicker Avenue and between Mason Avenue and Linder Avenue, the typical section consists of one 12 foot traffic lane and a 9 foot parking lane in each direction. From McVicker Avenue to Mason Avenue, the typical section widens to include two 12 foot wide through lanes. Traffic signals exist at the inter- section of Lincoln Avenue with Austin Avenue. The roadway surface is concrete and the curb and gutter is type B6.12. Sidewalks are provided along both sides of Lincoln Avenue throughout the project length. Lighting is provided via mast arm mounted luminaires on either utility or concrete poles. The most recent traffic information for Lincoln Avenue indicates an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volume of 11,700 vehicles per day (vpd). The design year (2020) ADT is projected to be 15,200 vpd, based upon a projected growth rate of one percent annually. This growth rate has been verified with the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region. Accident data provided by the IDOT Databank for 1993, 1994 and 1995 (the most recent data available) does not indicate any high accident frequency locations, wet pavement cluster sites, or any apparent pattern as to the type of accidents occur- ring. Infrastructure: The drainage of Lincoln Avenue has been upgraded from a combined storm and sanitary sewer system with the installation of the Capulina Avenue reliever sewer. This trunk storm sewer has branches that drain Lincoln Avenue from Ferris Street to Mango Street near the Edens Expressway. Other than the lighting and sewer facili- ties in Lincoln Avenue, a number of additional utilities exist within the project corridor including watermain, electric service, telephone, natural gas and cable television. • Issues and Concerns: A number of issues and concerns regarding the Lincoln Avenue Target Area have been identified by the Consulting Team, Village officials and staff, the Comprehen- sive Plan Advisory Committee, and residents and business persons within the com- munity. These include: • The presence of run-down properties • The need for more small stores and shops • The desire for new mixed-use development on the vacant Lawnware property • The desire for more housing development • The speed and noise of trucks and cars • The need for additional parking along Lincoln and near the train station • The need to upgrade existing street lighting Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 9 • The need for better sidewalk placement • The need to improve access to and visibility of the train station • The need for safer intersection operation at Georgianna due to blind curve • The need to provide a buffer along the Edens Expressway In general, the improvement and development alternatives described below are fo- cused on addressing these issues and concerns within the Lincoln Avenue Target Area. Improvement and Development Alternatives: Two (2) alternatives for improvement and development of the Lincoln Avenue Target Area have been formulated by the Consulting Team, in consultation with Village staff (see Figure 2). In addition, three options have been prepared for the reuse or rede- velopment of the Lawnware property, and two options for the redevelopment of the Jamaican Gardens property. Alternate 1: Maintain and upgrade Lincoln Avenue as a `mixed-use" corridor. • Maintain Lincoln Avenue as a "mixed-use" corridor providing sites for a range of residential, commercial, public and semi-public uses. • Maintain existing zoning, which essentially permits either commercial or residen- tial development to occur in virtually every block along Lincoln Avenue between Marmora Avenue and Ferris Avenue. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing commercial buildings, in- cluding facades, signage and structural repairs. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete properties for new commercial or residential uses. • Enhance public facilities along the corridor, including the Library. • Provide more visible signage regarding the speed and weight limits along Lincoln Avenue; more aggressively enforce speed and weight regulations. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where necessary, perhaps via new parking lots. • Upgrade street lighting along the corridor. • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor via street trees, sidewalk im- provements, signage, an improved community "gateway," and a landscaped buffer along the Edens Expressway. Alternate 2: Establish more specific policies regarding the mix and location of uses along Lincoln Avenue. • Maintain Lincoln Avenue as a "mixed-use" corridor, but establish more specific guidelines regarding the location of residential, commercial, public and semi- public uses. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 10 • The need for better sidewalk placement • The need to improve access to and visibility of the train station • The need for safer intersection operation at Georgianna due to blind curve • The need to provide a buffer along the Edens Expressway In general, the improvement and development alternatives described below are fo- cused on addressing these issues and concerns within the Lincoln Avenue Target Area. Improvement and Development Alternatives: Two (2) alternatives for improvement and development of the Lincoln Avenue Target Area have been formulated by the Consulting Team, in consultation with Village staff (see Figure 2). In addition, three options have been prepared for the reuse or rede- velopment of the Lawnware property, and two options for the redevelopment of the Jamaican Gardens property. Alternate 1: Maintain and upgrade Lincoln Avenue as a "mixed-use"corridor. • Maintain Lincoln Avenue as a "mixed-use" corridor providing sites for a range of residential, commercial, public and semi-public uses. • Maintain existing zoning, which essentially permits either commercial or residen- tial development to occur in virtually every block along Lincoln Avenue between Marmora Avenue and Ferris Avenue. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing commercial buildings, in- cluding facades, signage and structural repairs. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete properties for new commercial or residential uses. • Enhance public facilities along the corridor, including the Library. • Provide more visible signage regarding the speed and weight limits along Lincoln Avenue; more aggressively enforce speed and weight regulations. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where necessary, perhaps via new parking lots. • Upgrade street lighting along the corridor. • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor via street trees, sidewalk im- provements, signage, an improved community "gateway," and a landscaped buffer along the Edens Expressway. Alternate 2: Establish more specific policies regarding the mix and location of uses along Lincoln Avenue. • Maintain Lincoln Avenue as a "mixed-use" corridor, but establish more specific guidelines regarding the location of residential, commercial, public and semi- public uses. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 10 • Revise existing zoning to limit commercial development to selected intersections along Lincoln Avenue (such as Marmora, Austin, Georgianna and Fernald); re- serve other blocks along the corridor for residential use. • Promote improvement and enhancement of existing commercial buildings, in- cluding facades, signage and structural repairs. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obsolete properties for new commercial or residential uses. • Enhance public facilities along the corridor, including the Library. • Provide more visible signage regarding the speed and weight limits along Lincoln Avenue; more aggressively enforce speed and weight regulations. • Improve the supply and distribution of parking where necessary, perhaps via new parking lots. • Upgrade street lighting along the corridor. • Improve the image and appearance of the corridor, via street trees, upgraded street lighting, sidewalk improvements, signage, an improved community "gateway," and a landscaped buffer along the Edens Expressway. Under either Alternate 1 or Alternate 2: Promote reuse or redevelopment of the 17- acre Lawnware property. 'I— • Option A: Maintain the Lawnware site for compatible light industrial and/or of- fice/research development. The existing industrial buildings might be reused or redeveloped. New industrial/office uses must be compatible with surrounding existing development, and should not result in adverse traffic or other objection- able impacts in the adjacent neighborhood. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. • Option B: Promote redevelopment of the Lawnware site for a mix of new hous- ing, perhaps including townhouses, condominiums and senior or assisted living housing. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. • Option C: Promote redevelopment of the Lawnware site for a mixed-use "Village Center," containing commercial, residential and public uses. If a new Village Hall is constructed, this could become the preferred location. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of build- ings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. Under either Alternate 1 or Alternate 2: Promote redevelopment of the 4.8-acre Ja- maican Gardens Florist property. • Option A: Promote redevelopment of the Jamaican Gardens site for new multi- family housing, perhaps including townhouses, condominiums and/or senior housing. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. The density Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 11 and intensity of development should be similar to the multi-family housing al- ready existing in the surrounding area. • Option B: Promote redevelopment of the Jamaican Gardens site as a "Village Center" containing primarily public uses. If a new Village Hall is constructed, this would become the preferred location. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. If sufficient land is available, some new housing might also be considered. However, this site is not well located or configured for new commercial development. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 12 Lincoln Avenue Target Area This Target Area encompasses the Lincoln Enhance public facilities along the corri- Avenue corridor from Central Avenue riot, including the Library. west to Ferris Avenue. Improve the image and appearance of Lincoln Avenue is a mixed -use corridor the corridor via street trees, sidewalk containing a diverse range of commercial, improvements, signage, an improved residential, public and institutional uses. It community 'gateway,' and a landscaped LIMIL encompasses one of the oldest portions of buffer along the Edens Expressway. Morton Grove, and it still has a'sense of Provide more visible signage regard - history' that is not apparent in newer ing the speed and weight limits along �.. neighborhoods and commercial areas. Lincoln Avenue; more aggressively Lincoln Avenue is an urban minor arte- enforce speed and weight regulations. ®' rial with a right -of -way width of 66 feet. Improve the supply and distribution of The most recent traffic information for parking where necessary, perhaps via Lincoln Avenue indicates an Average new parking lots. Upgrade street lighting Daily Traffic volume of 11,700 vehicles along the corridor. per day. Alternate 2: Establish more spedfic polldes Alternate 1: Maintain and upgrade Lincoln regarding the mix and location of uses along Avenue as a "mixed-use- corridor. Lincoln Avenue. Maintain Lincoln Avenue as a'mixed- Maintain Lincoln Avenue as a'mixed- f use' corridor providing sites for a range of use' corridor and undertake all of the residential, commercial, public and semi- improvement projects described under public uses. Retain existing zoning, which Alternate 1. essentially permits either commercial or Revise existing zoning to limit commer- residential development to occur in virtual- cial development to selected blocks ly every block along Lincoln Avenue along Lincoln Avenue; reserve other between Marmora Avenue and Ferris blocks for residential use. Avenue. Under eitherAltemate 1 orAltemate2: Promote redevelopment of marginal, promote redevelopment of the 17 acre Top: The Lawnware entry p f deteriorated and obsolete properties for Lawnware property and the 4.8 -acre drive and existing p P Y commercial e. new commercial or residential uses. uses along Promote improvement and enhancement Jamaican Gardens /Platt Florist property, A Lincoln Avenue P as indicated in the sketches at right. Middle :The Morton of existing commercial buildings, including Grove Public Library. facades, signage and structural repairs. Bottom: New condominium development along he _ — -- south side of Lincoln. -- 0 Main SYreat �r - - -- r L� r,. s„ opa . e 1001 Alternate i and Alternate 2: Most projects and improvements are to be undertaken under both alternatives. I Lawnware Option A: Reuse or redevelop the site for compatible light industrial or office/research development. Selected Existing Uses: 1 - Fire Station No. 4 2 - Lawnware property 3 - Public Library 4 - China Chef and Morton Grove Food Mart 5. Lin -Mar Motors 6 - Jamaican Gardens /PlatzFlorist Existing Land -Use Lawnware Option B: Promote redevelopment for a mix of new housing, perhaps including townhouses, condominiums and senior or assisted living housing. v Jamaican Gardens Option A: Promote redevelopment for new multifamily housing, perhaps Including townhouses, condominiums and /orsenior housing. v Jamaican Gardens Option B: Promote redevelopment as a "Village Center' containing Primarily pubiicuses. if suffident land is available, some new housing might also be considered. Lawnware Option 0 Promote redevelopment as a mired- use - village Center, - containing commercial, residential and public uses. LegendforMaps: ® Commercial Off t celbusin ess service Industrial Pubildseml- public P� Park/Forest Preserve Parking CJ Singlefamily residential != Multifamily residential C3 Blocks where commercial uses are to be permitted New mixed -use development Design and appearance Improvements • • • Trafjk operational Improvements Gateway design feature Landscaping and screening Improvements Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen B PaJihe;:Inc. • McDonough Associates, Inc. • February, 1999 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois Lehigh/Ferris Avenue Target Area Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update This Target Area encompasses the Lehigh Avenue and Ferris Avenue corridors from Dempster Street south to Main Street. It includes several roadways, all of which are under Village jurisdiction; the Metra commuter rail station and associated parking ar- eas; and a number of residential, commercial and industrial properties. Existing Development Pattern: For purposes of this analysis, the Lehigh/Ferris Target Area has been divided into two "subareas," each of which has somewhat different characteristics and develop- ment potentials: a) the Ferris Avenue subarea, which includes the properties east of the railroad, and b) the Lehigh Avenue subarea, which includes the properties west of the railroad. • The Penis Avenue subarea contains a mix of older commercial, industrial and residential uses, together with more recent multi-family construction (see Figure 3). Commercial uses are concentrated in the northern portion of the subarea, near Dempster Street. They include Maxwell's Restaurant, the Studio, the small Riv- erbank Plaza commercial center, and two gas stations, all of which are located along or near Dempster Street; and several office uses, including Schutz Inter- national, located in the blocks along Ferris, Narragansett and Henning Court. Several of the office uses are located in converted residential buildings and a few are characterized by minor condition problems. Residential uses are located along the Ferris Avenue frontage. They include small, older single-family and two-family homes, as well as newer five-story con- dominium developments. Some of the older homes are characterized by de- ferred maintenance and minor condition problems. Several older industrial and heavy commercial uses are located along the rail- road tracks in the western portion of this subarea. In general, these uses are characterized by poor accessibility, deterioration, underutilization, unsightly out- door storage areas, and a poor overall image and appearance. • The Lehigh Avenue subarea, a portion of which is known as "Ducktown," con- tains a diverse mix of industrial and residential uses, as well as the Metra com- muter rail station (see Figure 4). Residential uses are scattered throughout the subarea. The Morton House Con- dominiums is a newer five-story development at Lincoln and Lehigh. Smaller single-family and multi-family structures are located along the south side of Elm Street, and several of these are characterized by condition problems. The resi- dential properties along Elm Street are also physically isolated and are not part of a larger neighborhood environment. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 14 Industrial uses are located along Chestnut Street and Main Street, west of Le- high. Larger industries include Johnstone Supply and Roughneck Concrete. Some of the industrial properties are underutilized and/or deteriorated. Since in- dustrial uses are located very close to residential development, industrial noise and other impacts are of concern to nearby residents. Morton Grove's small commuter station is located along the east side of Lehigh near Elm Street. While a small off-street parking lot is provided adjacent to the Station, commuter parking is also located along several of the streets within this subarea. The triangular area along Lincoln Avenue west of the railroad contains a number of auto repair shops and similar uses, together with a couple of residential prop- erties. This particular area is characterized by building condition problems, dete- riorated and intermittent curbs and gutters, unsightly setbacks and storage ar- eas, and an overall appearance of decline and neglect. Because of the age and condition of many properties, the Lehigh/Ferris Target Area could be the site of major redevelopment in the future. Properties that may have potential for improvement or redevelopment include: a) vacant buildings and land parcels, b) incompatible single-family homes, c) severely deteriorated properties, and d) other underutilized or marginally used properties. Roadway Characteristics: Lehigh Avenue is an urban collector with a right-of-way width of 66 feet. It has a typical section consisting of one 11 foot traffic lane in each direction as measured from edge to edge of the pavement. Ferris Avenue is an urban collector with a right- of-way width of 66 feet. It consists of one 12 foot traffic lane and a 9 foot parking lane in each direction between Dempster Street and Lincoln Avenue. All other roads in the Target Area are local streets. There are no traffic signals in this Target Area. All roadway surfaces are bituminous. Type B6.12 curbs and gutters exist at some locations and sidewalks are provided intermittently throughout the Target Area. While Village-installed street lighting exists along the west side of Lehigh Avenue around the commuter station, this Target Area is not adequately illuminated. The most recent traffic information for Ferris Avenue indicates an Average Daily Traffic (ADD of 6,600 vehicles per day (vpd). The design year (2020) ADT is pro- jected to be 8,500 vpd, based upon a projected growth rate of one percent annually. This growth rate has been verified with the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region. Accident data provided by the IDOT Databank for 1993, 1994 and 1995 ( the most recent data available ) does not indicate any high accident frequency locations, wet pavement cluster sites or any apparent pattern as to the type of accidents occurring within this Target Area. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 15 Infrastructure: The drainage of this sub-area is handled by a combined storm and sanitary sewer system, with the exception of Ferris Avenue and Capulina Avenue, which drain to the Capulina Avenue reliever storm sewer. Other than the lighting and sewer facili- ties in Lehigh Avenue, Ferris Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and Capulina Avenue, a num- ber of additional utilities exist within the project corridor including electric service, watermain, telephone, natural gas and cable television at various locations. Issues and Concerns: A number of issues and concerns regarding the Lehigh/Ferris Target Area have been identified by the Consulting Team, Village officials and staff, the Comprehen- sive Plan Advisory Committee, and residents and business persons within the com- munity. These include: • The need to protect and enhance the value of existing residential properties • The desire to develop a "Village Center" in this area • The need for commercial establishments near the train station • The need for more affordable housing • The need for homeowner assistance to improve existing housing • The desire to reduce or eliminate existing industrial uses • The speed and noise of traffic • The lack of parking in some locations • The need for safer intersection operation at Lincoln and Lehigh • The need to upgrade street lighting • The need for better sidewalk placement, particularly near the Morton House • The need to improve pedestrian access and crossings in the area • The need for easier turning movements from Lincoln Avenue • The need for more shelters for train commuters • The need to minimize the "eyesore" and noise generation from certain industries along Chestnut In general, the improvement and development alternatives described below are fo- cused on addressing these issues and concerns within the Lehigh/Ferris Target Area. Improvement and Development Alternatives: Three (3) land-use alternatives have been formulated for improvement and devel- opment of both the Ferris Avenue and the Lehigh Avenue portions of this Target Area. These alternatives have been prepared by the Consulting Team, in consulta- tion with Village staff. The alternatives range from maintaining and upgrading the existing development pattern and roadway characteristics, to major clearance and redevelopment of existing properties. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 16 In addition to the land-use alternatives, several roadway alternatives for this Target Area are also described below. Ferris Avenue Portion of the Target Area (see Figure 3): Alternate 1: Maintain and upgrade existing development. • Maintain the Ferris subarea for a mix of industrial, commercial and residential uses. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, severely deteriorated and obsolete proper- ties for new commercial or residential uses. • Promote improvement and enhancement of uses to remain, including housing rehabilitation, structural repairs, storefront and signage improvements, screening and buffering of outdoor storage areas, etc. • Provide more visible signage regarding speed and weight limits and other traffic regulations along Ferris Avenue. • Improve the image and appearance of the Ferris subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, better pedestrian access to the train station, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Alternate 2:Promote residential redevelopment within the southern portion of the subarea. • Promote redevelopment of the older commercial, industrial and residential uses in the southern portion of the Ferris subarea (generally south of Capulina Ave- nue) for new condominiums and similar housing types. • Maintain the office and commercial uses in the northern portion of the Ferris subarea; undertake building and property maintenance improvements as re- quired. • Provide more visible signage regarding speed and weight limits and other traffic regulations along Ferris Avenue. • Improve the image and appearance of the Ferris subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, better pedestrian access to the train station, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Alternate 3: Promote large-scale mixed-use redevelopment throughout the Ferris subarea. • Promote major redevelopment of the Ferris subarea for a mix of commercial, residential and public uses. This area might become Morton Grove's new "Village Center" and might become the location for a new Village Hall. The prop- erty should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordi- nation of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 17 • Undertake major street system reconfiguration in order to improve access to and circulation through the Ferris subarea, as described below. • Improve the image and appearance of the Ferris subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, better pedestrian access to the train station, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Reconstruction of the street system would presumably allow for more signifi- cant landscaping and other design improvements. Lehigh Avenue Portion of the Target Area (see Figure 4): Alternate 1: Maintain and upgrade existing development. • Maintain the Lehigh subarea for a mix of industrial, commercial and residential uses. • Promote redevelopment of marginal, severely deteriorated and obsolete proper- ties for new commercial or residential uses. While compatible existing industries might remain, new industrial development would not be permitted within this subarea. • Promote improvement and enhancement of uses to remain, including housing rehabilitation, structural repairs, signage improvements, screening and buffering of outdoor storage areas, etc. • Study the need for a traffic signal at Lincoln and Lehigh in conjunction with up- 's.,., graded railroad crossing protection. • Work with Metra to upgrade commuter facilities, including shelters and other conveniences for passengers and improved signage. • Improve the image and appearance of the Lehigh subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Alternate 2: Promote redevelopment of existing industrial uses for new housing. • Promote redevelopment of the existing industrial properties west of Lehigh south of the Morton House for new condominiums or similar housing types. • Promote improvement and rehabilitation of existing housing to remain. • Study the need for a traffic signal at Lincoln and Lehigh in conjunction with up- graded railroad crossing protection. • Work with Metra to upgrade commuter facilities, including shelters and other conveniences for passengers and improved signage. • Improve the image and appearance of the Lehigh subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross-walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 18 \.. Alternate 3: Promote large-scale mixed-use redevelopment throughout the Lehigh subarea. • Promote major redevelopment of the Lehigh subarea south of the Morton House for a mix of new commercial, residential and public uses. This area might be- come Morton Grove's new "Village Center" and might become the location for a new Village Hall. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. • Focus new commercial development near the commuter station and promote new commercial uses that cater to the daily needs of commuters. • Work with Metra to explore the possibility of integrating commuter facilities into the new Village Center, possibly including shared parking areas, pedestrian con- nections, and even relocation of the commuter station. • Explore the possibility of a "land swap" with the Forest Preserve in order to cre- ate a larger and more attractive area for redevelopment. • Undertake major street system reconfiguration in order to improve access to and circulation through the Target Area, as described below. • Improve the image and appearance of the Lehigh subarea via street trees. side- walk and cross-walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Redevelopment would presumably allow for more significant landscaping and other design improvements. \,.. Roadway alternatives:As a part of the improvement and redevelopment of the Fer- ris/Lehigh Target Area, several alternatives have been developed for improving traffic circulation within the area (see Figure 4). These roadway alternatives could be under- taken in conjunction with any of the land development alternatives described above. 1. Roadway Alternative A: Realign Lincoln Avenue north of Lehigh Avenue to run adjacent to the railroad tracks. This alignment provides ar buffer between the rail- road tracks and the properties to the west. These properties could also be con- solidated and/or reconfigured to a create larger, more marketable redevelopment parcel, or could be used in negotiations with the Forest Preserve as a "trade-off to obtain land along Elm Street to the south. 2. Roadway Alternative 8' Relocate the Metra commuter station to the Lawnware property, and realign Lehigh Avenue through the former train station site. This reconfiguration allows for a buffer between the railroad tracks and adjacent properties as described above, and provides route continuity with the realigned Lincoln Avenue to the north. The existing train station property could be used for parking or be redeveloped as a commercial center or"Village Center." The relo- cated train station would be more readily accessible from Dempster Street via Ferris Avenue. 3. Roadw-y Alternative C: Realign Lincoln Avenue to cross the railroad tracks at Chestnut Street, and extend Ferris Avenue and Caine Avenue south to the rea- ligned Lincoln Avenue. This realignment of Lincoln Avenue would reinforce and enhance the traditional east-west/north-south grid pattern of streets found in the Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 19 historic portion of the Village. This would result in more regular shaped blocks and parcels and would facilitate a more traditional redevelopment pattern. Some of the property created by the vacated roadway could be used to provide com- muter parking near the relocated train station. 4. Roadway Alternative D: Extend Lehigh Avenue north to Dempster Street along the railroad tracks. This alignment would connect the existing section of Lehigh north of Dempster to the section south of Dempster, and provide a continuous route through the Village. This alternative would require the construction of a bridge spanning the Chicago River North Branch and a license or easement from the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Target Area Plan Alternatives. Page 20 Top: New townhouse development at the northeast comer of Lincoln and Ferns Avenues. Middle., Unsightly parking and outdoorstorage area at Ferris and Capulina Avenues. Bottom: Office uses along the west side of Ferris just south of Dempster. Ferris Avenue Subarea The Ferris Avenue subarea includes the northern portion of the Ferris /Lehigh Target Area. It encompasses the proper- ties east of the railroad, from Dempster Street south to Lincoln Avenue. It contains a mix of older commercial, industrial and residential uses, together with more recent multifamily construction. Ferris Avenue is an urban collector with a right - of-way width of 66 feet. It consists of one 12 foot traffic lane and a 9 foot parking lane in each direction between Dempster Street and Lincoln Avenue. Alternate 1: Maintain and upgrade existing development. Maintain the Ferris Subarea for a mix of industrial, commercial and residential uses. Promote redevelopment of marginal, severely deteriorated and obsolete prop- erties for new commercial or residential uses. Promote improvement and enhance- ment of uses to remain, including housing rehabilitation, structural repairs, storefront and signage Improvements, screening and buffering of outdoor storage areas, etc. Improve the image and appearance of the Ferris subarea via street trees, sidewalk and cross -walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, Improved screening and buffering, etc. Provide more visible signage regarding speed and weight limits and other traffic regulations along Ferris Avenue. Alternate 2: Promote residential redevelop- ment within the southern portion of the subarea. In addition to most of the actions called for under Alternate 1, promote redevelopment of the older commercial, Industrial and residential uses in the southern portion of the Ferris subarea (generally south of Capulina Avenue) for new condominiums and similar housing types. Maintain the office and commer- cial uses in the northern portion of the Ferris subarea; undertake building and property maintenance improvements as required. Altemate 3: Promote large -scale mixed-use redevelopment throughout the Ferris sub- area. Promote major redevelopment of the Ferris subarea for a mix of commercial, residential and public uses. This area might become Morton Grove's new Wil- lage Center- and might become the loca- tion for a new Village Hall. The property should be guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordi- nation of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, etc. Undertake major street system recon- figuration in order to Improve access to and circulation through the Ferris sub- area, as described in Figure 4. Improve the image and appearance of the Fells subarea via street trees, side- walk and cross -walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffer- ing, etc. Reconstruction of the street system would presumably allow for more significant landscaping and other design improvements. Roadway Alternatives: In addition to the land -use alternatives described above, several roadway alternatives have been prepared for the Ferris /Lehigh Target Area, as described in Figure 4. PFW f =4. CJUDUU,g - - -- .red pdsting Uses fiverbank Plaza daxwell's Restaurant itudio Restaurant 5chutz warehouse property Sea port Restaurant Schutz intemational Legendfor Maps., ® Commercial �.. Office/business service ® Industrial - PubllOsemi public �. Park/Forest Preserve Parking CI Singlefamityresidential IJ Multifamily residential F-1 New mixed- use residential/ commercial development New commercial or residential development Design and appearance Improvements Traffic operational improvements Alternate i AHemate 2 Altemate 3 Trkia, Pettigrew, Allen B Payne, Inc. • McDonough Associates, Inc. • February, 1999 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois (-, �r Top: Older, marginal development along the north side of Lincoln Avenue west of the railroad. Middle: Industrial development along the north side of Chestnut Street. Bottom: Morton House Condominiums. 41gh Avenue Subarea The Lehigh Avenue subarea includes the southern portion of the Ferris /Lehigh Target Area. It encompasses the proper- ties west of the railroad from Dempster Street south to Main Street. It contains a diverse mix of industrial and residential uses, as well as the Metra commuter rail station. Lehigh Avenue is an urban collector with a right -of -way width of 66 feet. It has a typical section consisting of one 11 foot traffic lane in each direction as measured from edge to edge of the pavement. Altemate 1: Maintain and upgrade existing development. Maintain the Lehigh subarea for a mix of industrial, commercial and residential uses. Promote redevelopment of marginal, severely deteriorated and obsolete proper- ties for new commercial or residential uses. While compatible existing industries might remain, new industrial development would not be permitted within this subar- ea. Promote improvement and enhance- ment of uses to remain, including housing rehabilitation, structural repairs, signage improvements, screening and buffering of outdoor storage areas, etc. Improve the image and appearance of the Lehigh subarea via street trees, sidewalk and cross -walk improvements, upgraded street lighting, improved signage, improved screening and buffering, etc. Study the need for a traffic signal at Lincoln and Lehigh in conjunction with upgraded railroad crossing protection. Work with Metra to upgrade commuter facilities, including shelters and other conveniences for passengers and improved signage. Alternate 2: Promote redevelopment of exist - Ing Industrial uses for new housing. In addition to most of the actions called for under Alternate 1, promote rede- velopment of the existing industrial prop- erties west of Lehigh south of the Morton House for new condominiums or similar housing types. Alternate 3: Promote large-scale mixed -use redevelopment throughout the Lehigh subar- ea. Promote major redevelopment of the Lehigh subarea south of the Morton House for a mix of new commercial, resi- dential and public uses. This area might become Morton Grove's new 'Village Center' and might become the location for a new Village Hall. Focus new commercial development near the commuter station and promote new commercial uses that cater to the daily needs of commuters. Work with Metra to explore the possi- bility of integrating commuter facilities Into the new Village Center, possibly including shared parking areas, pedes- trian connections, and even relocation of the commuter station. Explore the possibility of a'land swap' with the Forest Preserve in order to create a larger and more attractive area for redevelopment. Undertake major street system reconfi- guration in order to improve access to and circulation through the Target Area; roadway options are highlighted in the diagram at right. ROADWAY OPTIONS: Alternative A: Realign Lincoln Avenue north of Lehigh Avenue to run adjacent to the railroad tracks. Alternative B: Relocate the commuter station and realign Lehigh Avenue to run adjacent to the railroad tracks between Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue. Alternative f: Realign Lincoln Avenue to cross the railroad tracks at Chestnut Street; extend Ferris and Callie south to connect with this new alignment. Alternattve D: Extend Lehigh Avenue to run adjacent to the railroad tracks to connect with the existing segment of Lehigh north of Dempster Street. Veit /, i w_ ' f l i t I l UxoyA�n ut strreer \ 0 0 street Main Street Selected Existing Uses: 1 -Morton House Condominiums 2 - LeRoy "s Welding 3 . Moose Lodge 4 - Johnstone Supply 15 - Roughneck Concrete Drilling 6 - Metro commuter rail station Weee- Existing Land -Use Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3 is Roadway Options: Alternative A: IM1111 n Alternative & 11= Alternative C, � w Alternative D: i Legend forMaps: Commercial Office/business service Industrial D♦ PubliUseml- public 1K Park/Forest Preserve Parking n Single family residential D Multifamily residential New mixed-use commercial and residential development ® New residential or commercial development ® Upgraded commuter station facilities Upgraded railroad crossing protection and trafjk signal investigation u Design and appearance Improvements Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. • McDonough Associates, Inc • February, 1999 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois Waukegan Road Target Area Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update This Target Area encompasses the Waukegan Road corridor from Dempster Street south to Caldwell Avenue (see Figure 5). It includes the roadway itself, which is un- der State jurisdiction, and the frontage properties along both sides of the street for the full length of the corridor. Existing Development Pattern: The Waukegan Road Target Area is a mixed-use area containing a range of com- mercial, industrial and multi-family residential uses. The major "anchor" within this Target Area is the Prairie View Plaza Shopping Cen- ter, located at the southeast corner of Waukegan and Dempster. The Plaza contains Walgreen's, Dominick's, Chernin's Shoes, Marshall's, and Bally Total Fitness. Out- buildings include LaSalle Bank, Frank's Nursery and Crafts, Par King Miniature Golf, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. The free-standing center has been improved and up- graded periodically in recent years, and its long term viability is of prime concern to the Village. Other commercial uses within the Target Area are located along the west side of Waukegan Road. They include IFC Credit, which recently took possession of the former Morton Grove Bank property, Classic Bowl, Viking Press, and an animal hospital. The condition and appearance of several of the businesses are matters of some concern. Industrial uses include Revell Monogram and a public storage facility, located along the east side of Waukegan just south of Prairie View Plaza. These uses are sound and well-maintained, although the storage facility could be considered an underutili- zation of prime arterial street frontage. A five-story, multi-building condominium development is located along the west side of Waukegan Road and is a major anchor within the Target Area. This development is sound and well-maintained, but somewhat physically isolated from the remainder of the community. An older, smaller multi-family development is located south of Classic Bowl. In addition, the Bethany Terrace Nursing Centre is located at the south end of the Target Area, between Waukegan Road and Caldwell Avenue. While the Target Area is fully developed, there is a small open parcel on the west side of Waukegan Road just north of the animal hospital, which has been identified as a Jewish Cemetery. Roadway Characteristics: Waukegan Road is an strategic regional arterial (SRA) with a right-of-way width which varies from 100 to 117 feet. The typical section consists of two 12 foot traffic lanes in each direction. A 14 foot wide median lane separates the through lanes and provides turn lanes at intersections. The roadway surface is bituminous and the curb and gutter is type B6.12. Sidewalks are provided intermittently along Waukegan Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 23 Road. Traffic signals exist at the intersections of Waukegan Road with Dempster Street and Caldwell Avenue. The most recent traffic information for Waukegan Road indicates an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volume of 24,700 vehicles per day (vpd). The design year (2020) ADT is projected to be 32,000 vpd based upon a projected growth rate of one percent an- nually. This growth rate has been verified with the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region. Accident data provided by the IDOT Databank for 1993, 1994 and 1995 ( the most recent data available ) indicates an accident frequency slightly higher than the state- wide average at the Waukegan Road/Dempster Street intersection. This higher rate could indicate the need for upgraded geometry or signal equipment based on the re- currence of certain types of accidents. No apparent pattern exists as to the type of accidents occurring and the location does not qualify as a wet pavement cluster site. Infrastructure: The drainage of Waukegan Road is handled by a storm sewer system ranging in size from 10 inch laterals to a 24 inch trunk. Street lighting is intermittent and inade- quate throughout the Target Area. Other than the lighting and storm sewer facilities in Waukegan Road, a number of additional utilities exist within the project corridor including electric service, sanitary sewer, watermain, telephone, natural gas and cable television. It should be noted that a portion of the Waukegan Road Target Area is served by sanitary sewers owned by the Village of Niles, which would require the cooperation of Niles regarding any sewer improvements in the future. Issues and Concerns: A number of issues and concerns regarding the Waukegan Road Target Area have been identified by the Consulting Team, Village officials and staff, the Comprehen- sive Plan Advisory Committee, and residents and business persons within the com- munity. These include: • The desire for residential development, including senior housing, on vacant and marginally used properties • The "run-down" appearance of certain commercial properties • The need for more extensive landscaping • The excessive speed and noise of traffic • The traffic congestion and safety at the Waukegan/Dempster intersection • The lack of sidewalks • The need for safer pedestrian crossings with longer crossing times • The need for an additional traffic signal at Morton Grove Estates • The need for right turn lanes to access properties along the west side of Wauke- gan • The need to revise "geometry" at the Revell property near Caldwell Avenue Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 24 • The need to upgrade of the existing street lighting • The concerns regarding the possible widening of Waukegan Road In general, the improvement and development alternatives described below are fo- cused on addressing these issues and concerns within the Waukegan Road Target Area. Improvement and Development Alternatives: While major change is not anticipated with the Waukegan Road Target Area, three (3) alternatives for improvement and development of the have been formulated by the Consulting Team, in consultation with Village staff (see Figure 5). These alterna- tives range from maintaining and upgrading the existing development pattern and roadway characteristics, to major redevelopment of various portions of the Target Area for new residential and commercial uses. Alternate 1: Maintain and upgrade existing development within the Target Area. • Maintain the Target Area for a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses. • Promote improvement and enhancement of uses to remain, including rehabilita- tion, structural repairs, facade and signage improvements, etc. • Maintain and enhance Prairie View Plaza as a major shopping destination within the Village. Promote continued improvement of the site, the buildings and the mix of stores and businesses. • If the existing industrial uses along the east side of Waukegan Road are closed in the future, promote redevelopment of these properties for commercial use. • Improve pedestrian safety and convenience within the Target Area via new sidewalks along both sides of Waukegan, revised signal timings and more clearly marked crosswalks, particularly near residential developments. • Improve traffic circulation at the Caldwell Avenue intersection through improved signage and pavement markings and a reconfiguration of the Revell entry/exit system. • Improve the image and appearance of the Target Area via street trees, sidewalk improvements, upgraded roadway lighting, signage, an improved community "gateway," etc. Alternate 2: Promote redevelopment of the southwestern portion of the Target Area for new residential uses. In addition to all of the actions called for under Alternate 1: • Promote redevelopment of the older commercial and residential uses along the west side of Waukegan Road for new condominiums and similar housing types. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 25 Alternate 3: Promote redevelopment of the southwestern portion of the Target Area for new commercial uses. In addition to all of the actions called for under Alternate 1: • Promote redevelopment of the older commercial and residential uses along the west side of Waukegan Road for new office or service uses. Alternate 4: Promote eventual redevelopment of Prairie View Plaza for a mix of new commercial uses. As a longer-range objective, and in addition to most of the actions called for under the first three alternatives: • Promote eventual redevelopment of the older existing shopping center for a mix of new retail and service uses. • Ensure that new development is guided by an overall site development plan to ensure the coordination of buildings, parking lots, open spaces, pedestrian amenities, etc. • Consider expanding the redevelopment site to encompass the nursery, mini-golf and storage locker properties located adjacent to the shopping center to create an even larger and more marketable site for new development. • If a new "Village Center" has not been constructed elsewhere in Morton Grove, this site should be considered as the location for a new Village Hall and other key public facilities. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 26 Top: Prairie View Plaza Shopping Center at Waukegan Road and Dempster Street Middle. Public Storage Lockers on the east side of Waukegan Road. Bottom: 8620 -8640 Condominiums on the west side of Waukegan Road. rlLkegan Road Target Area This Target Area encompasses the Wauke- gan Road corridor from Dempster Street south to Caldwell Avenue. It is a mixed - use area containing a range of commer- cial, industrial and multi - family residential uses. Waukegan Road is an strategic region- al arterial (SRA) with a right -of -way width which varies from 100 to 117 feet. The most recent traffic information for Wauke- gan Road indicates an Average Daily Traf- fic volume of 24,700 vehicles per day. A@ernate 1: Maintain and upgrade existing development within the Target Area. Maintain the Target Area for a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses. Promote improvement and enhancement of uses to remain, including rehabilitation, structural repairs, facade and signage improvements, etc. If the existing Industri- al uses along the east side of Waukegan Road are closed in the future, promote redevelopment of these properties for commercial use. Improve the image and appearance of the Target Area via street trees, sidewalk improvements, signage, an improved community 'gateway,' etc. Improve pedestrian safety and conven- ience within the Target Area via new side- walks along both sides of Waukegan, revised signal timings and more clearly marked crosswalks, particularly near resi- dential developments. Improve traffic circulation at the Caldwell Avenue Intersec- tion through improved signage and pave- ment markings and a reconfiguration of the Revell entry/exit system. Alternate 2: Promote redevelopment of the southwestern portion of the Target Area for new residential uses. In addition to all of the actions called for under Alternate 1, promote redevelop- ment of the older commercial and residen- tial uses along the west side of Waukegan Road for new condominiums and similar housing types. Alternate 3: Promote redevelopment of the southwestern portion of the Target Area for new commercial uses. In addition to all of the actions called for under Alternate 1, promote redevelop- ment of the older commercial and resi- dential uses along the west side of Waukegan Road for new office or service uses. Alternate 4: Promote eventual redevelop- ment of Prairie View Plaza for a mix of new commercial uses. As a longer -range objective, and in addition to most of the actions called for under the first three alternatives, promote redevelopment of the older existing shopping center for a mix of new retail and service uses. Consider expand- ing the redevelopment site to encompass the nursery, mini -golf and storage locker properties located adjacent to the shop- ping center in order to create an even larger and more marketable site for new development. This might become the location for Morton Grove's "Village Center development. v Edit L Editing and -Use Legend for Maps: Commercial __1 Dfjice/businessservice Industrial NA Publidseml- public Park/Forest Preserve Parking Singlefamilyresidential Multi family residential L-1 Design and appearance Improvements L::� Trafflcoperational Improvements i' Gateway design feature Alternate 4 Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen 8 Payne, Inc. • McDonough Associates, Inc. • February, 1999 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois ,_.. .:. SelectedFXlsfln9 Uses: Selected :. 1 - Prairie View Plaza Q : 2 - Lasalle Bank - 3 - par King MinFGOIf °- 4 - Frank's Nursery Storage Lockers $ . Public B - Revell Monogram 7-Bethany Terrace Nursing Cei 8 - Classic Bowl 9 - 8600-8660 Condominiums © 10 - IFC credit 11 - Shell Gas Station 1lI 3 0 Edit L Editing and -Use Legend for Maps: Commercial __1 Dfjice/businessservice Industrial NA Publidseml- public Park/Forest Preserve Parking Singlefamilyresidential Multi family residential L-1 Design and appearance Improvements L::� Trafflcoperational Improvements i' Gateway design feature Alternate 4 Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen 8 Payne, Inc. • McDonough Associates, Inc. • February, 1999 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois Evaluation of Target Area Alternatives Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update This section presents a generalized evaluation of the Target Area alternatives de- scribed above. It includes a description of the criteria used in the evaluation process, a tabular summary of the evaluation of alternatives, and an indication of the Con- sultant Team's "preliminary preferred alternative" for each Target Area. We emphasize that this evaluation is general and subjective, and that it entails a considerable amount of professional judgment. However, we hope that it will assist the Village officials and the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of the various alternatives and determine the Village's preferences regarding future improvement and development of each Target Area. Evaluation Criteria The criteria used to evaluate the Target Area alternatives reflect: a) the needs and requirements of a land developer as it considers new development within a particular Target Area; b) the impacts and implications of improvement and development for the Village of Morton Grove, and c) the issues and concerns mentioned by local residents and business persons during the Target Area Workshops. The evaluation criteria are briefly identified below. • Land Use Compatibility. This criterion assesses the degree to which each al- ternative is compatible with surrounding existing development. In general, im- provement and development should be compatible with surrounding uses. • Land Assembly Required. This criterion assesses the amount of land assembly required to accommodate each alternative. In general, the more land assembly required, the more difficult an altemative will be to implement. • Displacement of Existing Uses. This criterion assesses the number and type • of existing uses to be removed under each alternative. In general, the more dis- placement required, the more difficult an alternative will be to achieve. • Private Sector Marketability. While detailed market analyses and assessments have not been conducted, this criterion assesses the general attractiveness and desirability of a Target Area for proposed new development. • Traffic Considerations. This criterion measures the effects of each alternative on traffic volumes and traffic patterns. Changes in traffic volumes due to revised land uses and changes in traffic patterns due to realignment or closure of road- ways can impact congestion within a target area and at isolated high-traffic ar- eas. • Parking Considerations. This criterion assesses any change in the availability of parking under each alternative. The accessibility and convenience of available parking is also considered. Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 28 • Infrastructure Considerations. This criterion assesses the ability of existing Village utility facilities to accommodate the improvements considered under each alternative. Infrastructure components considered include storm drainage, sani- tary sewer, water distribution and roadway lighting systems. • Environmental Considerations. While environmental concerns are not preva- lent in Morton Grove, there are a few sites with environmental conditions that may influence certain types of improvement and development. This criterion highlights any such concerns. • Image Considerations. The four Target Areas are all highly visible to residents and visitors. This criterion assesses the degree to which each alternative will im- prove or enhance the image and appearance of the Target Area. • Public Policy Considerations. This criterion assesses the "gravity" of the public policy decisions required to implement each alternative. Some alternatives will require significant changes in policy and will be considerably more controversial than others. Some alternatives require that the Village actively assist or partici- pate in the improvement process, while others do not. This criterion also consid- ers the need for involvement by outside agencies. • Cost This criterion assesses the relative cost required to implement each alter- native. In general, the least costly alternatives will be more easily implemented. • Financial Benefits. This criterion assesses the relative financial benefits to the Village, primarily in the form of tax revenues generated or lost, in implementing each alternative. Preliminary Preferred Alternatives The results of the evaluation are presented in the tables that follow. Based on the evaluation process, the Consultant Team has indicated a "preliminary preferred al- ternative" for each Target Area. However, it should be emphasized that these "preferences" are offered for discus- sion purposes only. They do not represent final conclusions or recommendations by the Consultant, and are subject to review and discussion with the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. \- Target Area Plan Alternatives Page 29 IMPROVEMENT AL TERNA T/ VE: Alternate 1: Maintain and up- grade Lincoln Avenue as a "mixed -use" corri- dor. Alternate 2: Es- tablish more spe- cific policies re- garding the mix and location of uses along Lincoln Avenue. Lincoln Avenue Target Area Evaluation of Alternatives Generally Com- patibl . Continua- tion of the existing mix-use pattern, although little control over the specific location of commercial uses. Minimal. Only marginal proper- ties would be re- developed. Compatible. Con- Minimal. Only tinuation of the marginal proper- existing mix-use ties would be re- pattem, with addi- developed. tional control over changed. the location of specific uses. patib7 • 1 ffff . [�U#Tr le; 77 Option B: com- patible; ♦ Option A.- com- patib ; Qet�on B.- gener- ally compatible. Minimal. Only marginal proper- ties would be dis- placed. Good. New devel- opment would represent a con- tinuation of recent development trends in the area. Minor impact. No traffic pattern changes; possible volume increase from residential redevelopment, depending on scale and density. Minimal. Only Good. New devel- Minor impact. • marginal proper- opment would ties would be dis- represent a con- placed. tinuation of recent development trends in the area. Option" A: minor, Option A: none-; QE!�on B: minor, PE • B: none; Option : minor. 9ption C: none. (property is under (property is va� single ownership) cant) LOMA Option A - moder- ate; Qegon B: moder- .9 te. (nursery, green- house, two older homes to be re- moved) III residential .pl Centet" development. traffic pattern changes; possible volume increase from residential redevelopment, depending on scale and density. Option A.- f1b changes; 9 ption : signifi- cant volume in- crease,, tem changes,- some volume in- crease likely, Moderate impact. Street lighting upgrade; no other changes. No impact Exist- ing parking avail- ability and acces- sibility will be un- changed. Moderate impact. No impact. Exist- Street lighting ing parking avail- upgrade; no other ability and acces- changes. sibility will be un- changed. All Option.- any should include adequate off- street parking. Minimal. No known environ- mental concerns; redevelopment of certain properties may require clean- up or other ac- tions. Minimal. No known environ- mental concerns; redevelopment of certain properties may require clean- up or other ac- tions. tions uncertain due to historic industrial uses on this property. Minor positive impact. Small- scale redevelop- ment and clean- uplfix-up activities would improve appearance of corridor. Positive impact. Small-scale rede- velopment cou- pled with more land-use coordi- nation would im- prove appearance of corridor. Option A: no change; ♦ positive; positive. positive, 7715J� positive. Minor. Would en- tail no major policy changes, but would require a public commitment to upgrade exist- ing development Minor. Would re- quire zoning changes and a public commitment to upgrade exist- ing development nificant unless Village pattici- pates; ► : d sion to develop "Village Center" would be sign, . r-11 cant. Low. Only small- scale redevelop- ment and clean- upifix-up activities Low. Only small- scale redevelop- ment and clean- uplfix-up activities. lic costs; Option B: only • on require Village support; signifl- Village Hall. lic costs; signifi- Little change. Most existing uses would be main- tained. Little change. Most existing uses would be main- tained. ♦ suing co exi • cial uses. Jamaican Gardens Property. We believe that the Jamaican Gardens property should eventually be redeveloped for new condominium uses, similar in size and scale to the residential development that has already taken place in this area. We do not believe that this property is suitable for new "Village Centee'development because of its size, configuration and location on the edge of the community. R� Alternate 1: Maintain and up- grade the existing commercial corri- dor. Alternate 2: Im- prove and rede- velop Dempster Street as a mixed- use corridor. 11ternate 3: Ex- jand selected .commercial nodes" to the notb *1,14, S#uth. Dempster Street Target Area Evaluation of Alternatives Compatible. Con- tinuation of exist- ing uses would be compatible with nearby existing development Generally com- patible. New resi- dential and institu- tional develop- ment would be compatible with nearby existing developmeiTt. Minimal. Only marginal proper- ties would be re- developed. Moderate. Would entail some as- sembly of com- mercial properties to allow for new residential- institutional devel- opment. Moderate to Ma- Jqr. Would entail some assembly of both commercial and residential properties. Minimal. Only marginal proper- ties would be dis- placed. Moderate. Would require removal of some existing commercial uses to allow for new residential- institutional devel- opment. Major Would en- Mplor Would re- tail assembly of all quire removal of properties along all existing uses the north side of along the north the Street side of the street Poor. Small, sepa- rate lots would continue to be difficult to market for contemporary commercial and business uses. Fair. Frontage properties may be marketable for residential uses; remaining com- mercial properties at "nodes" may be more marketable. Good. Larger de- velopment sites at highly accessible "nodes" should be more marketable for commercial uses Minimal impact. No traffic volume or pattern changes; some congestion relief from revised sig- nal timing. Minor impact. High-density resi- dential uses may cause local traffic volume increases; some congestion relief from revised signal timing. Minimal impact. No change to land uses will entail no change in utility requirements Moderate impact. Residential land use utility re- quirements are higher than com- mercial; may re- quire sanitary and water system up- grades based on density. Minimal impact Existing parking availability and accessibility will be unchanged, possibly some additional spaces on side streets. Moderate impact. Residential rede- velopment pro- vides opportunity to increase off - street parking. Mid-block rede- velopment pro- to increase off- street parking; some additional spaces in node redevelopment Minimal. No known environ- mental concems; redevelopment of certain properties may require clean- up or other ac- tions. Minimal. No known environ- mental concerns; redevelopment of certain properties may require clean- up or other ac- tions. Minor positive im act. Small- scale redevelop- ment and clean- up /fix -up activities would improve image and ap- pearance of corri- dor Positive impact. Replacement of marginal commer- cial blocks with new residential- institutional uses would improve image of corridor. Minor. Would en- tail no major policy changes, but would require a public commitment to improve and upgrade existing development Difficult Would require a decision to remove some long-standing businesses and allow for new types of land uses. • ----------- decision to re- move—some4ong- standing busi- r1P__VW_S_aLXd_ slc� existing homes. Consultant Team's Preliminary Preferred Alternative: Based on the evaluation While Alternative 4 could be an attractive long-term objective, we believe that ma- jor redevelopment and roadway reconstruction are unrealistic at this point in time. Similarty, we believe that the public policy changes requi d to remove existing homes and encroach into adjacent neighbohloodS to allow l'ur new commercial development, as is called for in Alternative 3, would be unacceptable at this time. Low. Only small- scale redevelop- ment and clean- uplfix-up activities Moderate. Would entail some land assembly and displacement costs and some site preparation work. i Would entail land assembly and displacement costs and some site preparation work. 0 • 0 r T assembly, placement and site preparation, costs; major roadway trecon-1 struction cost No change. Most existing uses would be main- tained; revenues may eventually decline if commer- cial area contin- ues to decline. Minor negative. Removal of some existing commer- cial uses would initially result in some decline in revenues; rede- velopment should increase revenues over the long ten-n. IMPROVEMENT ALTERNATIVE: Alternate 1: Maintain and up- grade the existing development Alternate 2: Pro- mote residential redevelopment in the southern por- tion of the subarea. Ferris Avenue Portion of the Ferris/Lehigh Target Area Evaluation of Alternatives Some incompati- bility. Retention of existing industrial and "heavy com- mercial"uses would continue to represent con- cerns for nearby residents. Compatible. New residential devel- opment would be compatible with nearby uses, most of which are also residential. Minimal. Only marginal proper- ties would be re- developed. Moderate. Would entail some as- sembly of indus- trial and commer- cial properties to allow for new resi- dential develop- ment. Minimal. Only marginal proper- ties would be dis- placed. Moderate. Would require removal of some existing industrial and commercial uses to allow for new residential devel- opment. Not applicable. No No impact No significant new traffic volume or development pattem changes. Good. New resi- dential develop- ment would repre- sent a continua- tion of recent de- velopment trends in the area. Minor impact. High-density resi- dential uses may cause local traffic volume increases, Minor impact No change in utility requirements.- roadway lighting upgrade. Moderate impact. Residential utility requirements are higher than com- mercial and may require sanitary and water system upgrades; road- way lighting up- grade. No impact No change in parking availability and accessibility. Moderate impact. Any new devel- opment should include adequate off -street parking. Potentially signi cant. Environ- mental conditions are uncertain due to historic land uses in this area. Potentially signifi- cant. Environ- mental conditions are uncertain due to historic land uses in this area. Minor positive impact. Small- scale redevelop- ment and clean- uplfix-up activities may improve im- age and appear- ance of this Target Area. Positive impact. Replacement of marginal busi- nesses with new residential uses would improve the image and ap- pearance of this Target Area. Minor. Would en- tail no major policy changes, but would require a public commitment to improve and upgrade existing development. Moderately diffi- cult Would re- quire a decision to remove some ex- isting businesses and allow for new types of land uses. Low. Only small- scale redevelop- ment and clean- uplfix-up activities Moderate. Would entail some land assembly and displacement costs and some site preparation work; may require utility upgrades. No change. Most existing uses would be main- tained. Minor negative. Removal of some existing busi- nesses may result in some decline in revenues to the Village. Alternate 3: Pro- �Compatible. Area- MaLor. Would en- MqLor. Would re- Excellent Large- Minor impact. Moderate impact. Moderate impact. Potentially s! �nifi- for positive Very difficult Y Hi ghh. Would Minor positive. iote large-scale wide redevelop- tail significant as- quire removal of scale assembly High-density resi- Residential utility Any new devel- cant Environ- fM �act. Replace- Would require the entail significant While some ex- mixed-use cede- ment would allow sembly of indus- existing industrial, and redevelop- dential uses may requirements are opment should mental conditions ment of all mar- decision to re- land assembly, isting businesses velopment for a compatible trial, commercial commercial and ment should result cause local traffic higher than com- include adequate are uncertain due ginal uses with move a number of displacement and would be re- throughout the arrangement of and residential residential proper- in attractive and volume increases. mercial and may off-street parking. to historic land planned new de- businesses and site preparation moved, new retail subarea. new land uses. properties. ties to allow for desirable sites for require sanitary uses in this area. velopment would some existing costs; may require and commercial new mixed-use new mixed-use and water system improve the image homes. utility upgrades. development development development upgrades,° road- and appearance would be pro- way lighting up- of this Target moved. grade. Area. Consultant Teams Preliminary Preferred Alternative: Based on the evaluation As a long range objective, the Village should explore the possibility of more signifi- of alternatives, we believe that a combination of Alternatives 2 and 3 is the pre- cant redevelopment that might eventually extend north to Dempster Street. Rede- terred approach to the Ferris Avenue portion of the FeinrislLehigh Target Area. velopment might include a mix of commercial, residential and public land uses. If a In the immediate future, we believe that the Village should promote redevelopment "Village Center" is not constructed elsewhere in Morton Grove, this would become of the industrial and heavy commercial properties in the southern portion of this the preferred location for a new Village Hall and other municipal facilities. area with planned and coordinated new residential development The proximity of the commuter station, shopping and the Forest Preserve, coupled with the removal of existing marginal uses, should create an attractive new residential environment IMPROVEMENT AL TERNA TI VE: Alternate 1: Maintain and up- grade the existing development. Alternate 2: Pro- mote redevelop- ment of existing industrial uses for new housing. Alternate 3: Pro- mixed-use rede- velopment throughout the subarea. Lehigh Avenue Portion of the FerrislLehigh Target Area Evaluation of Alternatives Some incompati- bility. Retention of existing industrial uses would con- tinue to represent concems for nearby residents. Generally com- E�ttiblle. New resi- dential develop- ment would be compatible with nearby uses, most of which are also residential. CeTpatible. Area- wide redevelop- i a-Sm for a compatible arrangement of new land uses. Minimal. Only marginal proper- ties would be re- developed. Moderate. Would entail some as- sembly of indus- trial properties to allow for new resi- dential develop- ment �ko_r Would en- tail significant as sembly of both I industrial and� residential, "ro, ties. Minimal. Only marginal proper- ties would be dis- placed. Moderate. Would require removal of some existing industrial uses to allow for new resi- dential develop- ment wwwm" to the removal of industrial uses, this altemative would require the removal of a few existing homes. Fair. New residen- tial development would be a con- tinuation of recent trends in the area, although the con- tinued presence of industrial uses would be a liabil- ity. Good. Removal of industrial uses would allow for larger develop- ment sites and would improve the overall environ- ment for new housing. Consultant Team's Preliminary Preferred Alternative: Based on the evaluation No impact No traffic volume or pattern changes Minor impact. High-density resi- dential uses may cause local traffic volume increases. Minor impact dential uses may cause local traffic Minor impact No change in utility requirements; roadway lighting upgrade. Moderate Llpeqct. Residential utility requirements are higher than com- mercial and may require sanitary and water system upgrades; road- way lighting up- grade. No impact No change in parking availability and accessibility. Moderate impact. Any new residen- tial development should include adequate off- street parking. Mod act. Moderate impaqL Residential utility Any new devel- requirements are opment should higher than com- include adequate mercial and may off-street parking. require sanitary and water system upgrades.- road- way lighting up- grade. Potentially signifi- cant. Environ- mental conditions are uncertain due to historic indus- trial uses in this Target Area. Potentially signifi- cant. Environ- mental conditions are uncertain due to historic indus- trial uses in this Target Area. 0 Minor positive im act. Small- scale redevelop- ment and clean- uplfix-up activities may improve im- age and appear- ance of this Target Area. Positive impact. Replacement of marginal indus- tries with new residential uses would improve the image and ap- pearance of this Target Area. Minor. Would en- tail no major policy changes, but would require a public commitment to improve and upgrade existing development. Moderately diffi- cult. Would re- quire a decision to remove long- standing indus- tries and allow for new types of land uses. As a long range objective, we believe the Village should work with Metra to explore the possibility of eventually replacing the existing commuter railroad station with a new facility that might be integrated with or connected to small-scale new commer- cial development oriented to the day-to-day needs of commuters and nearby resi- dents. Low. Only small- scale redevelop- ment and clean- up/fix-up activities. Moderate. Would entail some land assembly and displacement costs and some site preparation work; may require utility upgrades. Veq� High. Would assembly, placement and site preparation costs; - may re- quire utility up- grades; should also include in- vestment from Metra. No change. Most existing uses would be main- tained. Minor negative. Removal of some existing industries may result in some decline in revenues to the Village. IMPROVEMENT ALTERNATIVE: Roadway Alternative A: Realign Lincoln Avenue north of Lehigh Street to run adjacent to the railroad tracks. Roadway Alternative B: Relocate Metra commuter station to the Lawnware site, realign Le- high Street along tracks through old station site. Lehigh /Ferris Target Area Evaluation of Roadway Alternatives Compatible. Re- develop similar uses or convert to Forest Preserve District Compatible. Parking or com- mercial would be consistent with existing uses. Generally Com- patible. Existing Lawnware sitp is mercial now. 0. Isarig rure-s-1 serve District property to be- come roadway tiF' t of way. Moderate. Re- quires assembly of parcels along railroad tracks. Moderate. Large amount of prop- erty needed but one owner. erty nee one site. • Moderate. Only those immediately adjacent to the railroad would be affected. Major. Commuter station move is significant. Major. Lincoln Avenue comme cial uses would removed. I would be remove 'I completely. Eqt!j Larger parcel possible, but poor access and loca- tion. Good. Better ac- cessibility to the commuter station could draw com- mercial develop- ment. Good. Larger more accessible commercial site(s) available. Poor. Traffic i # r# V e ment only. Moderate impact. Traffic pattems would improve; access to Lincoln north of Lehigh would improve. Moderate impact Traffic patterns would improve; access to the commuter station would improve. Major impact Roadway ca- tion requires reloca- tionlreconstruction of all infrastructure elements. Major impact. Roadway reloca- tion requires reloca- tionlreconstruction of all infrastructure elements. Major impact. Roadway reloca- tion requires reloca- tionlreconstruction of all infrastructure elements. Major �A�ac( Roadway reloca- tionlreconstruction R f all infrastructure elements. Minor impact. Adequate parking should be pro- vided by any re- development. Major impact Ex- panded commuter lot could provide adequate and much more con- venient off-street parking. • ract. Adja- cent property is primarily Forest Potentially Signifi- cant. Environ- mental conditions are uncertain due to historic land uses in this area. Potentially Sign cant Environ- mental conditions are uncertain due to historic land uses in this area. Potentially Signifi- cant Environ- mental conditions are uncertain due to historic land uses in this area. On the other hand, Alternatives B and D would not require major displacement, but would entail high construction costs and require the cooperation or participation of other agencies such as Metra and the Forest Preserve District It should also be emphasized that the Roadway Alternatives are, not mutually ex- clusive. Several of the alternatives could be undertaken in conjunction with each other, and perhaps be phased over a period of years. , Minor Positive impact. Upgrading of a run down area in the Village. Positive impact. Better visibility for the commuter station. >• 0 R f a run down area in the Village. in the Village. Moderately Diffi- cult. Would re- quire a decision to remove some ex- isting businesses. Difficult. Would require a joint agreement with Metra and the /CC. Moderately Diffil- cuit. Would re- quire a decision to remove some ex- isting businesses. Moderate. Some land assembly costs.: roadway construction. ttift Some land assembly costs; roadway con- struction; com- muter station con- struction. High. Some land assembly costs; roadway con- struction. Y2y High. So land assembly costs,- roadway construction,- • Minor impact Removal of some existing busi- nesses may result in some decline in revenue to the Village. Minor Positive. Increased visibility and access to the commuter station would provide an opportunity to market new com- mercial develop- ment near the station. Alternate 1: Maintain and up- grade existing development in the area. Alternate 2: Pro- mote redevelop- ment of the southwestern por- tion of the Target Area for new resi- dential uses. Waukegan Road Target Area Evaluation of Alternatives Compatible. Con- tinuation of exist- ing uses would be compatible with nearby existing development .Compatible. New residential devel- opment would be compatible with nearby existing residential devel- opment • man • None. No land assembly re- quired. Moderate. Would entail some land assembly to allow for new residential development Moderate. Would entail some land for new commer- gfe assembly of adV'a- cent properties to the east. None. All existing uses would re- main. Moderate. Would require removal of a few small exist- ing uses to allow for new residential development. Moderate. Would require removal of a few small exist- ing uses to allow for new commer- cial development Lor Would re- Not Applicable. No new development proposed. Good. New resi- dential develop- ment would repre- sent a continua- tion of recent de- velopment trends in the area. Minor impact No traffic volume or pattern changes; some congestion relief and pedes- trian enhancement from revised sig- nal timings. Minor impact. High-density resi- dential uses may cause local traffic volume increases; some congestion relief from revised signal timing. Minor impact. No changes in infra- structure require- ments; roadway lighting upgrade. Moderate impact. Higher residential utility require- ments may require sanitary and water system upgrades; roadway lighting upgrade. No impact. No change in parking conditions. No impact Exist- ing parking avail- ability and acces- sibility will be un- changed, any new development should include parking. Minimal. No known environ- mental concems; redevelopment of certain properties may require clean- up or other ac- tions. Minimal. No known environ- mental concerns; redevelopment of certain properties may require clean- up or other ac- tions. Minor positive impact. Clean- uplfix-up activities and public im- provements would upgrade image and appearance of the area. Positive impact. Replacement of older, low intensity development with new residential uses would im- prove appearance of area. "I t Consultant Team's Preliminary Preferred Alternative: Based on the evaluation infrastructure re- quirements. No impact Any Mtx) should include adequate off- street parking. development should result in more attractive and coordinated !" ' 7g&Adl_)Id�&,' improvements. Minor. Would en- tail no major policy changes, but would require a public commitment to undertake pub- lic improvements. Difficult. Would require the deci- sion to remove a few businesses to allow for new resi- dential develop- ment Difficult. Would require the deci- sion to remove a few businesses and residential units to allow for new commercial development. Low. Public im- provements would not entail signifi- cant costs. Moderate. Would entail some land assembly and displacement costs and some site preparation work, may require utility upgrades. Moderate. Would entail some land assembly and displacement costs and some site preparation work. None. No change in land use or de- velopment. Minor negative. Removal of some existing commer- cial uses would result in some decline in reve- nues to the Vil- lage. Minor positive. Small-scale new commercial devel- opment would result in increased revenues. s -'' ' P Village of Morton grove II Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 December 31, 1998 Mr. Moti Agarwal 9350 Neenah Morton Grove, IL 60053 Re: Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Revised Meeting Date - February 18, 1999 Dear Mr. Agarwal: The meeting schedule for the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee which was sent to you last summer identified the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Committee to be January 12 , 1999 at which time a discussion of the sub-area plans would occur. After meeting with the consultant team just before Christmas to review a preliminary write-up of the "Sub-Area Plan" materials being developed, it was determined that additional information was needed to provide you with the documentation necessary to describe the alternative development `, patterns possible in each sub-area. Based upon this assessment, the consultant team has requested a re- scheduling of the next committee meeting to Thursday, February 18, 1999 beginning at 7: 00 p.m. The draft report on sub-area development alternatives will be distributed to you during the week of February 8 so you will have time to read the materials and formulate your opinions as to the most appropriate development pattern for each of the sub-areas. If you have any questions or comments, please contact either Bonnie Jacobson, Village Planner or me immediately--I trust that you will have a happy, healthy, and productive 1999 . in -rely, ' 41 14C4- arles S. Scheck Director CSS:dn c: T. Liston, Chairperson L T. Payne, Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. F. Nathani, McDonough Associates, Inc. Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 rf Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 lime Mr. Moti Agarwal Ms. Barbara Niemiec 9350 Neenah 9408 Natchez Morton Grove, IL 60053 Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Marty Blonder Mr. Jack O'Brien 8924 Moody Avenue 5805 Crain Morton Grove, IL 60053 Morton Grove, IL 60053 Ms. Margaret Blum Mr. Steve Rigney 9429 Overhill 9116 Newcastle Morton Grove, IL 60053 Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Lester Brownstein Mr. Joe Weiss 5900 Warren 8644 Georgiana Morton Grove, IL 60053 Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Rosario Calimag 9330 Neenah Morton Grove, IL 60053 Ms. Eileen Coursey 8844 McVicker Morton Grove, IL 60053 Ms. Susan Durr 7015 Palma Lane Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Tony Garippo 7742 Davis Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. John Gattorna 8305 Parkside Morton Grove, IL 60053 Ms. Dee Gotta 8301 Menard Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Paul Hanson, Vice President 1st National Bank of Morton Grove 6201 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Ron Henrici 8638 Callie Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Tom Madriejos 8836 Olcott Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Nick Marino Century 21-Marino Realtors 5800 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Lou Masciopinto 6615 Maple Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 M Village of c Morton grove Department of Community Development _ • Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee 7 From: Charles S. Scheck, Direc r. Commjnity ev opnnt t `s ue Date: December 3. 1998 ` J Re: "Village Center" Concept Memorandum I have attached a memorandum prepared by Tom Payne. TPAP and Feroz Nathani, McDonough Associates which discusses the concept of a "Village Center" and reviews possible locations for such a development. Please read this material in preparation for the review of the "Sub-Area Plan" materials which will be provided to you in early January 1999. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me immediately.. CSS:dn • Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 h Tel: (847) 9654100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 16y TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development Management&Finance • Urban Revitalization Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois • From: Tom Payne, TPAP Feroz Nathani, McDonough Associates Inc. Date: - November 25, 1998 Subject: A `Village Center"for Morton Grove The concept of a new"Village Center° in Morton Grove has been discussed during the past several months as a part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. A number of residents and public officials have expressed an interest in exploring the concept in more detail as a - part of the planning process. Discussion of a new Village Center is particularly timely in Morton Grove, since the Village is presently considering options for remodeling or relocating the existing Village Hall. This "work papers presents several preliminary ideas for review and consideration by the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. The location of a new"Village Center" will be discussed further in the Target Area Plans that will be delivered to the Committee in early January, 1998. 222 South Riverside Plaza Suite 1616 Chicago,Illinois 60606 (3121382-2100 Fax(3)2)382-2128 "Village Center" Concept Comprehensive Plan Update Village of Morton Grove, Illinois The concept of a new"Village Center" in Morton Grove has been discussed during the past several months as a part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. A number of residents and public officials have expressed an interest in exploring the concept in more detail as a part of the planning process. Discussion of a new Village Center is particularly timely in Morton Grove, since the Village is presently considering options for remodeling or relocating the existing Village Hall. This work paper presents several preliminary ideas for review and consideration by the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. The work paper strives to: a) define a "Village Center" and describe what it might contain; b) discuss the role and function that a Village Center might play within the Morton Grove community; c) review the locational considera- tions and development requirements for a Village Center development, d) identify potential locations for a Village Center in Morton Grove; and e) list examples of Village Center devel- opments in other communities that might be visited by members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. It should be emphasized that this work paper is for discussion purposes only and does not present final conclusions or recommendations on the part of our Consulting Team. Definition of a `Village Center" We believe that a "Village Center" would be defined as a specifically designated devel- opment area containing two or more public or private uses that serves as a "focal point" for the Morton Grove community. While a Village Hall is not essential to a "Village Cen- ter," it would be highly desirable. The "Village Center" might include existing buildings and facilities, open spaces, new construction, or a combination of new and existing facilities. However, the Village Center would be a distinct area and would be easily distinguishable from other portions of the community. It would be characterized by a common "design theme" or"visual identity" that would serve to unite and interrelate the various compo- nents of the development. The Role and Function of a "Village Center" A"Village Center" development could perform a number of important roles within the community. For example, since Morton Grove does not have a traditional "downtown," it could serve as the symbolic heart of the Village and provide a new and identifiable focal point for the community. It could provide a convenient"one-stop" location for a range of public and private services. It could become Morton Grove's"signature project" and help foster community pride and establish a stronger community identity. If it includes new commercial uses or other private development, a Village Center could also generate new revenues for the community. Components of a "Village Center" A"Village Center" in Morton Grove might contain a range of public and private uses, ac- tivities and facilities. These might include: Page 1 • A Village Hall containing, at a minimum, administrative offices, meeting rooms and other municipal departments. • Other public uses, such as the police department, the senior citizen center, the li- brary, a fire station, the post office, etc. These other pubic uses might be located in the same building as the Village Hall, or in separate nearby buildings. • A path. plaza or other public open space which might serve as a visual focal point for surrounding buildings, an area for recreation, and/or an outdoor gathering place. • Commercial uses, such as small shops, services and/or offices. • Residential uses, either in separate buildings or in "mixed-use" buildings, with hous- ing units located above stores and shops. Residential development within the Village Center would most likely be townhouses, condominiums or similar housing types, rather than single-family detached dwellings. • Parking sufficient to serve all public and private uses within the Village Center. • Other uses that might conceivably be located in a Village Center would be a com- muter station, a school or other institution, a banquet hall, a theater, sports or recrea- tional facilities, etc. As mentioned above, to be considered a "Village Center" in Morton Grove, the develop- ment must include two or more of these uses. While a Village Hall is not essential, it would be highly desirable. Locational Considerations for a "Village Center" Ideally, a "Village Center" In Morton Grove should be located on a site that is: 1. Close to the geographic heart of the community. 2. Easily accessible by vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and the users of public transpor- tation. 3. Safe and "pedestrian friendly." 4. Visible to visitors and motorists passing through the community 5. Either vacant or occupied by marginal or deteriorated uses. 6. Free of significant environmental problems or constraints. On the other hand, a "Village Center" should pot be located on a site that: 1. Requires vehicles to pass through the heart of a residential neighborhood. 2. Requires the removal or displacement of sound and viable existing residential or commercial uses. 3. Would create adverse traffic, parking or other objectionable impacts for surrounding existing development. In addition, if the "Village Center" includes primarily public uses, it should not be located on a site that is considered to be a prime location for new commercial development. Land Area Required for a "Village Center" The amount of land required for a new "Village Center" will be dependent on the mix of uses and the quantity of development to be accommodated. For example: Page 2 Option 1. A Village Center which consists of a single building housing Village Hall, the Police Department and similar municipal uses; off-street parking; and a public plaza or open space might be developed on as little as 2.0 to 3.0 acres. Option 2. If a second public building such as a Library or Senior Center were added to Option 1, a total of approximately 3.5 to 5.0 acres might be required. Option 3. If a small retail component of approximately 40,000 square feet were added to Option 2, a total of approximately 6.5 to 9.0 acres might be required. Option 4. If a residential component of approximately 40 condominium units were added to Option 3, then a total of approximately 8.5 to 12.0 acres might be required. Possible Locations for a `Village Center"in Morton Grove Several possible locations for a new "Village Center" in Morton Grove are highlighted below and on the accompanying map. However, it should be emphasized that all of these require further analysis and investigation. • Site 1: Village Hall site. A new Village Center might be constructed on the site of the existing Village Hall, which encompasses approximately 2.5 acres. Advantages: This site is Village-owned and would not require the displacement of existing development; it is located in a safe and "pedestrian-friendly" area. Disadvantages: The site is too small to accommodate anything more than a Village Hall and associated parking and open space; it has poor accessibility and visibility; it is located within a residential neighborhood and requires vehicles to pass through a residential area. • Site 2: Lawnware property.A new Village Center might be constructed on the va- cant Lawnware property along the south side of Lincoln Avenue, which encompasses approximately 17.0 acres. Advantages: This site is large enough to accommodate a mix of public and private uses; it would not require the displacement of existing development; it has reasona- bly good accessibility; it is located in a safe and "pedestrian-friendly" area. Disadvantages: The site is not highly visible to motorists passing through Morton Grove; it is located somewhat "off-center" in terms of geography, although it is in the historic heart of the Village. • Site 3:Ferris Avenue north of Lincoln. A new Village Center might be constructed in the area west of Ferris Avenue, between Dempster Street and Lincoln Avenue, which encompasses approximately 11.5 acres. This area includes a mix of residen- tial, commercial and industrial uses, some of which must remain. Advantages: This area is large enough to accommodate a mix of public and private uses; it is located near the geographic heart of the Village; it has good accessibility and visibility, if it extends north to Dempster Street. Disadvantages: This area would require substantial land assembly and the displace- ment of existing uses, particularly if it extends north to Dempster Street; since some existing uses would be retained, the site would have an irregular size and configura- tion; portions of this area are characterized by environmental concems. Page 3 • Site 4: Lehigh Avenue south of Lincoln. A new Village Center might be con- structed along the west side of Lehigh Avenue south of the Morton House condo- miniums, which encompasses approximately 8.5 acres. This area includes a mix of residential and industrial uses, most of which would be redeveloped. Advantages: This site may be large enough to accommodate a mix of public and pri- vate uses; the Village Center would have close proximity to the commuter station; the adjacent Forest Preserve would provide an attractive setting for a new Village Center. Disadvantages: This area would require substantial land assembly and the displace- ment of existing uses, although some of these uses are marginal and/or deteriorated; it has poor accessibility and visibility; it is somewhat isolated and removed from other parts of the Village; it is not located in a "pedestrian-friendly" area; Village Center de- velopment would add to the traffic and parking congestion around the commuter sta- tion. In addition, land assembly would probably require a "land swap" with the Forest Preserve District. • Site 5:American Legion property.A new Village Center might be constructed on the American Legion site, along the north side of Dempster Street adjacent to Harrer Park, which encompasses approximately 1.5 acres. Development of this site would likely require acquisition of a few commercial properties to the east, and some recon- figuration of the Park and its parking lot. Advantages: This site has excellent accessibility and visibility; it is located near the geographic heart of the Village; if developed in conjunction with the Park, it could be designed as an attractive "campus-type° facility. Disadvantages: The site is very small and could not accommodate more than a free- standing Village Hall; it would require some acquisition and displacement; it would require reconfiguration of the Harrer Park site. • Site 6: Waukegan Road north of Dempster.A new Village Center might be con- structed along the east side of Waukegan Road just south of the Commonwealth Edison easement, which encompasses approximately 4.5 acres. This block is desig- nated a redevelopment site in the Waukegan Road TIF district. Advantages: This site has excellent accessibility and visibility; it is located near the geographic heart of the Village; it is adjacent to Prairie View Park, which could pro- vide an attractive setting for a Village Hall. Disadvantages: The site is relatively small and may not be large enough to accom- modate a mix of public and private uses; it is a prime site for new commercial devel- opment, one of the few such sites within the Village, and would not be appropriate for a development consisting of primarily public uses. In addition, the Village Hall has traditionally been located east of the Forest Preserve; development of a new facility west of the Forest Preserve represents a major departure which may not be desir- able. Two other sites might conceivably be considered for a new Village Center, although these sites are located at the very edge of the Village and are characterized by irregular site configurations: the Jamaican Gardens property, located at the east end of Lincoln Avenue; and the west side of Waukegan Road at Caldwell, which currently contains a bowling alley, a small residential development and an animal hospital. Neither of these properties appears to be as promising as the sites mentioned above. Page 4 The location of a new"Village Center" will be discussed further in the Target Area Plans �... that will be delivered to the Committee in early January, 1998. Examples `Village Centers"in Other Communities There are several examples of"Village Center" developments within the suburban area that might be of interest to members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. • While none of these examples offer exactly the same combination of uses and site de- velopment characteristics that is being considered for Morton Grove, they all illustrate some interesting features. • Lincolnshire-A new Village Hall has been constructed and new condominium and commercial development is occurring as separate developments on surrounding properties. All components are governed by an area-wide development plan and de- sign guidelines to ensure compatibility. • Elk Grove Village-An older shopping center was demolished and a new commer- cial development is being constructed. The new commercial center is being linked to the existing Village Hall, library and community center via a pedestrian and open space system. • Schaumburg—A new"town center" consisting of a library, a public plaza and a range of commercial uses is being constructed on the site of a former shopping cen- ter. • Niles—A new Municipal Center, library and other free-standing public buildings have been constructed adjacent to an existing shopping center. • Woodstock-An example of a classic"town square,"with City Hall and other public and private development facing a public square. • Lake Forest—Market Square is another example of a traditional "town square," with stores grouped around a small green space, located across from a commuter station. • River Forest-A new Village Hall has been constructed, and a new fire station and public parking lot are under construction on an adjacent property. The new buildings will have similar design and use of materials, although no open space will be pro- vided. • Woodridge- New public uses, including Village Hall, the Library, the Post Office and a future school. • Park Forest- City Hall was relocated into an existing shopping center that had be- come economically depressed; the remainder of the shopping center is being con- verted to office and service uses. • Buffalo Grove- New "town center" commercial development, but no public uses. • Orland Park-A new Village Hall and associated park and open space areas were constructed on a free-standing municipal campus. Page 5 V - r v 4 1 _ _ _ ° �. SUM \ �' r • C_.. _ WEgy ! . yf SrWN�T f� _ F L G 7 & Y 7f f � b _ .A.,.. ! I d .I ( y 3 ---:-� ��� 1 %"r�1 i. r xa. ,I- --E,; ' !!4 I _[ _ i-r , O,(- 1 E iF I L - LD T I -��= =n t- L. __., mm r•te_ • m I r LVi r 1 7� z I CO i F� —, i ? a i co O ❑ ° J -I- �'_.7� m N y Of m y y € _ 3ima �1 V m C� O 0 m 0 0 U m _ --J X45 i l rte.. � ✓b5 2 af421I a o, w a a m a m a a k.• �� t 6 t,- i 'i N W .3 ¢ W Cr �� gI I F � 0. N CI ? Y1 tp ts• Op o8.ryp Zit/V/1 -4� / Village of Morton g, rove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM TO: Charles Scheck, Director of Community Development FROM: Bonnie Jacobson, Planner " U DATE: September 24, 1998 RE: Comparative Analysis of Survey Responses between residents who have lived in the Village for 21 years or more and those who have lived in the Village less than 21 years. A comparative analysis was done between residents who lived in the Village twenty-one years or more and those residents who have lived in the Village less than twenty-one years. This was done because the survey results indicated a significantly higher number of responses from persons living in the Village twenty-one years or more versus under twenty-one years. The total number of survey respondents was 700 L. persons, with 419 respondents living in the Village twenty-one years or more, 273 respondents living in the Village under twenty-one years and 8 respondents who did not answer the question. Summarized below are those issues where there was a significant difference between those residents who have lived in the Village over the twenty-one year time period versus those that have lived here less time. The comparison of responses are presented in tabular form as an attachment to this memorandum. Obviously the first major difference is that those who lived in the Village the longer time period were older. Most of the long term residents were 56 and over, whereas most of the short term residents were in the 26-55 age range. The longer term residents were comprised mostly of two person households where the shorter term residents were comprised of more two and four persons households. Household income levels were generally higher for the shorter term residents mostly in the $35, 000 and higher range, whereas the longer term residents were in the $20, 000 to $80, 000 income bracket. In response to the advantages of living in Morton Grove, more longer term residents cited the religious institutions, friendliness of the community and a responsive local government as advantages than the shorter term residents. Regarding the community's disadvantages, the shorter term residents cited traffic problems and housing costs as more of a problem. Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 If Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 i1, A greater percentage of shorter term residents work elsewhere in the northern suburbs, downtown Chicago and elsewhere in Chicago, whereas more longer term residents worked in other locations. Not surprising, more of the shorter term residents drive to work or take the train. There also existed some disparity in how the longer and shorter term residents rated the library services in the community. A higher percentage of longer term residents (76.2%) rated the library as good, whereas only 54% of the shorter term residents rated it as good. A significantly higher percentage of the respondents living in the Village over twenty-one years rated the senior citizen services as good, whereas many of the shorter term residents didn't know how to evaluate the senior citizen services. This is probably a result of the age difference between the longer term and shorter term respondents. Generally the locations as to where people shop were similar between both groups but more of the longer term residents shopped in Glenview , whereas more of the shorter term residents shopped in Chicago. More of the shorter term residents said they would like to see more ethnic restaurants in town , whereas more of the longer term residents wanted to see more senior housing. A higher percentage of the shorter term residents had computers and access to the Internet than the longer term residents. Overall a higher percentage of the longer term residents felt that the quality of life was somewhat better than it was ten years ago, whereas the shorter term residents didn't know. A higher percentage of longer term residents also felt that government was effectively dealing with concerns. BJ:dn Attachment C:\..\COMPPLAN\COMPARAT.ANA �2-3 What are the primary advantages of living in Morton Grove? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Residential neighborhoods 81.9% 78 . 9% Quality of housing 54. 5% 44.7% Housing affordability 46.2% 43 . 3% Availability of shopping 51.9% 48. 7% Job opportunities 6.9% 2. 6% Convenient location 83 . 1% 79. 3% Access to public transportation 48.8% 43 . 6% Parks and recreational amenities 59. 1% 52 . 0% Religious institutions 35.1% 12.4% Friendliness of community residents 50.5% 38.9% Diversity of population 22 . 1% 20.4% Feeling of safety and security 65.6% 64.7% Good schools 58. 1% 45. 8% Responsive local government 50.7% 27.6% Community appearance 52 . 1% 41.8% Other 8 .6% 9.5% Q-4 What are the primary disadvantages of living in Morton Grove? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Residential neighborhoods 1.7% 1.8% Quality of housing 2.4% 6. 2% Housing costs 6.7% 16.4% Lack of available shopping 25.2% 21. 1% Lack of job opportunities 10. 0% 8 . 7% Inconvenient location 0.7% 0. 7% Lack of parks and recreation 0.7% 3 . 6% Diversity of population 7.4% 5. 5% Poor schools 3. 1% 4.7% Crime 3.8% 4 . 7% Lack of parking 6.9% 5. 6% Lack of public transportation 21.4% 8.7% Pollution 11. 0% 5. 1% Unresponsive local government 6.7% 7 . 3% Unattractive community appearance 6.4% 13 .8% Traffic problems 9.1% 24.4% Other 8. 3% 17. 2% Q-5 Where do you work? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Morton Grove 10.2% 10. 9% Elsewhere in northern suburbs 23.8% 35.3% Downtown Chicago 4.8% 15. 6% Elsewhere in Chicago 6.0% 17.8% Other 41.4% 14.6% Unemployed 10. 0% 4 .7% Q-6 How do you get to work? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Private automobile 42 .4% 68.4% Car pool/van pool 0. 0% 1. 5% Bus 0. 0% 0.4% Train 1.4% 9.5% Bicycle 0.2% 1. 1% Walk 1.2% 1. 1% Work at home 3 .8% 3. 6% Q-9 How do you rate the following public facilities and services in Morton Grove? (This comparison is for those facilities which were rated as "Good" . ) 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs State highways 56. 4% 56.4% Local streets 69. 1% 64 . 0% Sidewalks 66. 2% 60.7% Commuter rail service 65.2% 58.2% Bus service 39. 3% 31. 6% Trees and landscaping 70.5% 66.2% Streetlights 53. 1% 46.9% Police protection 86. 2% 74. 6% `, Fire protection 92 . 6% 76.4% Water service 88. 1% 79. 3% Sewer service 78. 3% 71.2% Stormwater drainage 61.7% 59.6% Snow removal 91. 0% 83 .6% Healthcare service 47. 1% 30. 2% Parks and open space 83 . 3% 72 . 0% Recreational facilities & programs 66.4% 57. 1% Cultural facilities & programs 39. 1% 30.9% Library services 76.2% 54.5% Community meeting space 49. 6% 29. 1% Services for senior citizens 69.7% 38.6% Q-10 Where do you shop, other than for groceries and drug store items? ' 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Morton Grove, Dempster Street 36. 7% 42 .6% Morton Grove, Waukegan Road 28. 3% 26. 6% Skokie 58. 6% 61. 1% Niles 66.7% 71. 3% Glenview 20.7% 14.9% Chicago 12.6% 18.3% Other 22 . 1% 21. 1% Q-13 How does the "quality of life" in Morton Grove today compare to ten ,� years ago? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Much better 7.9% 1.8% Somewhat better 20.5% 8.4% About the same 49. 3% 39. 3% Somewhat worse 17 . 6% 9. 8% Much worse 2 .4% 1.5% Don't know 1.2% 37.8% Q-16 What kind of new development would you like to see in Morton Grove in the future? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Single-family homes 31. 0% 38 . 2% Townhomes 12 . 1% 12.4% Apartments 3 .3% 4.7% Condominiums 11.2% 9 .1% Senior citizen housing 43.3% 25.1% Retail stores 47 . 9% 54.9% Offices 12. 6% 18.9% Medical facilities 12 . 6% 18.2% Industry 18 . 8% 17.5% Other 5.7% 14 . 6% Q-17 What kind of new stores would you like to see in Morton Grove? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Grocery stores 50. 5% 44 . 7% Drug stores 19. 1% 13 .5% Clothing and accessories 38.3% 38 . 9% Furniture and home furnishings 16.7% 20. 0% Audio/video electronics 5.5% 13 .8% Restaurants 38. 6% 34. 6% Ethnic restaurants 10.7% 25.8% Ethnic food stores 2.9% 10. 2% Q-20 Do you currently have access to a computer in your home? 21 vrs or more Less than 21 yrs Yes 43.8% 71.6% No 55.2% 28. 0% Q-21 If you do have access to a computer at your home, are you connected to the internet? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs No 23.6% 50.9% 40.0% 28.4% gr r Village of cWorton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee From: Charles S. Scheck, Director, Co unity evelo e Date: October 30, 1998 Re: Sub-Area Meeting Summary Report - I have enclosed the Summary Report for the four (4) Sub-Area Meetings which were held September 23 and 24, and October 6 and 7. In addition, I have enclosed a brief report on Town Centers which appeared in the October 1998 issue of the Zoning News. If you have any comments or questions, please contact me immediately. CSS:dn Enclosures Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 R 'dcd Paper L- VPs°\ TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development Management&Finance • Urban Revitalization Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne, TPAP Feroz Nathani, McDonough Associates Inc. Date: October 23, 1998 Subject: Results of the Target Area Workshops This report documents the results of the four Target Area Workshops undertaken during September and October, 1998, as part of the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update. Attendance was generally good, including 33 at the Lincoln Avenue Workshop, 34 at the Waukegan Road Workshop, 40 at the Dempster Street Workshop and 42 at the Ferris/Railroad Workshop. The four workshops shared a similar agenda. Village staff first introduced the planning process and highlighted progress to date. The Consultant Team provided a brief overview of existing conditions and potentials. Questionnaires were then distributed to those in attendance. (As you recall, the questions were somewhat different for the four workshops.) Participants were asked to answer each question individually, followed by group discussion of each question. A summary of the responses we received at each of the four workshops is presented on the following pages. Since there was some overlap and repetition, we have reorganized a few of the questions, but have tried to retain all of the individual responses. We believe the workshops were very productive. They served to: a) confirm many of our preliminary findings and conclusions regarding various aspects of the community, b) add focus and clarity to the issues and concems to be addressed in each Target Area, and c) identify new ideas and opportunities for improvement and development. Perhaps most importantly, the workshops gave residents, business persons and land owners within the four Target Areas an opportunity to express their own ideas and concerns, and actively participate in the 222 South Riverside Plaza Village's planning program. Suite 1616 Our Consultant Team will consider the results of the workshops as we Chicago.lllmots 60606 (312)382-2100 formulate alternative improvement and development concepts for the four Fax(312)382-2128 Target Areas during the weeks ahead. \' Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update Dempster Street Target Area Workshop September 23, 1998 1. Please list any concerns which shoulebe addressed regarding the Dempster Street Corridor Transportation and Parking • Inadequate parking (8) • Excessive speeding (7) • Widening of the street(3) • Parking problems for condominiums • Crosswalks in Dempster • Noise and exhaust from trucks • Railroad crossing Public Facilities/Utilities/Infrastructure • Sidewalks in disrepair(4) • Sewers are too small (2) • Street lighting (2) • Fake brick sidewalks look bad Land use and Development • Vacant properties (6) • Major businesses might take away demand for small stores Image and appearance • Rundown appearance of stores (2) • Concerned Dempster will look like Devon • Not everything on Dempster needs to be beige Other • Property taxes are too high (5) 2. Please list any improvements which should be made in the Dempster Street Corridor. Transportation • Monitor/reduce speed limits(8) • Easier ways to cross street/better crosswalks (3) • Need easier access to stores for vehicles and pedestrians(3) • Free village shuttle(3) • Center turn lane (2) • Do not expand street(2) • Synchronized lights and traffic patterns • Bus service along Dempster to serve trains • Turning lanes • Raise speed limits • Improve access for southbound traffic of Edens • Covered bus stops Target Area Workshops Page 2 Parking • More parking (14) • More diagonal parking Land Use and Development • Develop vacant lots (5) • Need deeper lots(2) • Build townhouses • Riverwalk on Lehigh and Dempster • Parks • Rezone vacant property to residential if necessary Public Facilities/Utilities/infrastructure • Widen sidewalks (6) • More street lights (4) • Modernize street lights • New lightposts • Upgrade utilities • Police walking patrol • Move Village Hall to Dempster Image and appearance • Landscaping (9) • Streetscaping (7) • Improve store front appearances(4) • Signs indicating business district and Morton Grove (3) • Monochromatic signage and lighting • Fences and guardrails to along alley to solve loading and unloading problems Other • Notify residents about the benefits of comprehensive redevelopment plan • Form business alliance(i.e. chamber of commerce) 3. From your perspective, what must be done to support existing businesses or attract new business development in the Dempster Street Corridor? • Reduce property taxes (6) • Tax breaks(6) • Tax Increment Financing (TIF) (3) • Easier methods to expand business/refine zoning process(2) • Facade rebate program(2) • Lower sales tax • Promote businesses to the community • Inter-business marketing • Web page • Air-time for businesses on Cable Channel 6 • Local Bank Participation Target Area Workshops Page 3 Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update Lincoln Avenue Target Area Workshop September 24, 1998 1. Please list any concerns which should be addressed regarding Lincoln Avenue and the Lincoln Avenue Corridor. Transportation • Too many trucks(5) • Noise from traffic(4) • Vehicles exceeding speed limit(4) • Noise from police cars and fire trucks(2) • Not enough parking (2) • Idling trucks • Getting in and out of train station • Blind spot at the turn of Georgiana Ave. • Load limits Land Use and Development • Rundown Properties(2) • Deteriorated appearance of gas station at NW corner • Rundown properties on the north side of Lincoln • Being forced out of location Public Facilities/Utilities/Infrastructure • Inadequate lighting (3) • sidewalk placement Other • Inadequate signage for Metra riders 2. From your perspective, what improvements and/or new development would be appropriate in the Lincoln Avenue Corridor? Land Use and Development • Small stores (4) • Mixed use on Lawnware property (4) • Condominiums, senior center, Village Hall, and library on Lawnware property (3) • Condominiums on Lawnware property (3) • Build more homes(3) • Mixed residential-homes and condominiums(2) • Small shopping plaza with stores and offices(2) • Medical center(2) • Mixed residential along Lincoln • Post office • Businesses for commuters-dry cleaners, coffee shop, ATMs • Move Schwarz Paper • Expand Bringer Inn • Closing forest preserve entrance on Lincoln • Create a town center/village hall • More restrictions for forest preserve Target Area Workshops Page 4 • Low interest loans for businesses for facade improvements Transportation • Covered bus stop at train station (2) • Make Lincoln Avenue two lanes • Caution light at turn of Georgiana • Limit truck access on Lincoln • Buffer along the Edens • More signage for Metra riders Parking • More parking (3) • Turn empty lots into public parking (2) • Parking on both sides along Lincoln • More parking north of train station Appearance/Image/Identity • Developments that maintain the small town character • More signs showing community identity • Remove eyesores • More landscaping • Gateway needed between train station and Lincoln Public Facilities/Utilities/Infrastructure • More street lighting (3) Target Area Workshops Page 5 Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update Waukegan Road Target Area Workshop October 6, 1998 1. Please list any issues or concerns which should be addressed to benefit the existing development on Waukegan Road,south of Dempster. Transportation Issues • Traffic(8) • Noise from traffic(5) • Speed of traffic(3) • Safer crosswalks(3) • Pollution from cars(2) • Stoplight for people to cross who live by condominiums(2) • Time of stoplight at Dempster and Waukegan • Too many stoplights • Stoplight needed at entrance to Morton Grove Estate Condominiums • Flight pattern from O'Hare Public Facilities/Utilities/Infrastructure • Widening Waukegan reduces frontage of condominiums(3) • Lack of sidewalks(4) • Better lighting • • Sidewalk from bowling alley south to Niles Village Character and Appearance • Lack of landscaping (2) • Bowling alley is an eyesore (2) • Garbage dumping Land Use and Development • Protecting current property tax values • Deterioration of property Other • Assistance for blind people crossing the road • Continue moratorium on forest preserve bums 2. From your perspective, what type of improvements or new developments should be undertaken in the Waukegan Road Target Area? Transportation Issues • Stoplight to get across from Waukegan from Morton Grove Estates(2) • Longer crossing times at streets(2) • No widening of the roads(2) • Change entrance and exit pattem for model factory • Right turn lane for people turning into 8600/8610 and 8620-40 • Concrete traffic barriers • Divided highways with left tum lanes • Slower turn lanes • Tunnel on Waukegan similar to the one on Milwaukee and Dempster Target Area Workshops Page 6 Land Use and Development • More condominiums(2) • Low income housing on undeveloped land (2) • Senior citizen housing (2) • Keep storage facilities (2) • Build residential on vacant land • Establish businesses that do not increase traffic • Condemn the bowling alley and replace with homes • Mix of commercial to make Morton Grove a"full service" city • Improve lot next to the bowling alley • Keep animal hospital • Repeal the boat and RV law • Replace apartments in front of bowling alley with homes Public Facilities/Utilities/Infrastructure • Better lighting (2) • More sidewalks • Sidewalk needed between condos and shops—either over road or via a tunnel • Sidewalk at cemetery lot Village Character and Appearance • Improve landscaping on Prairie View • Sidewalk planters • General landscaping throughout city Target Area Workshops Page 7 Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update Ferris/Railroad Target Area Workshop October 7, 1998 1. Please list any issues or concerns which should be addressed to benefit the existing development in the area bound by Ferris Avenue, Dempster Street, Cook County Forest Preserves, and Main Street. Transportation and Parking • Traffic(4) • Noise from traffic(3) • Adequate Parking (3) • Parking along Ferris(2) • Traffic on Dempster • Redo Lehigh to follow tracks • Timing of stoplights with trains • Pedestrian crossing at train station (Lehigh and Lincoln) • Pedestrian crossing in Ferris and Lincoln • Speeding on Ferris • Awkward walk to connecting buses • More shelters for train commuters • Reduce angle of turn off Lincoln Avenue • Freight train traffic at night • Better controlled intersection at Lehigh and Lincoln Land Use and Development • Protect and enhance values of existing homes(3) • Health and well-being of residents near industrial facilities (2) • Improvement of land north of Lincoln to Dempster • Deterioration of property • Develop land along RR to generate taxes • No heavy industry next to residential • Effects of high-tension wires on residents • Industrial zoning • Pollution • Use forest preserve land to develop condominiums or apartments Image and Appearance • Welding company on Chestnut is an eyesore and generates noise (2) • Impression Morton Grove gives to train riders • Eyesore of industrial facilities • Trash Public Facilities/Utilities/Infrastructure • Street surfaces in poor and dangerous condition • Effect of response time for emergency services when trains are blocking road • South sidewalk on Dempster going west to shopping center Target Area Workshops Page 8 Z From your perspective, what type of improvements or new developments should be undertaken in the Ferris Avenue/Commuter Station Target Area? Transportation and Parking • Move train station closer to Dempster • Add bus station at train stop • Stoplight at Lehigh and Lincoln • Keep 90 minute parking on Ferris Avenue Land Use and Development • Develop property into a Village Center(3) • Stores at train station (2) • Reduction/elimination of industrial uses (2) • Restaurants • Commercial/residential near train station • Condos at the Lawnware property with small service business incorporated • Replace industrial with residential north of Lincoln • Increase light industrial development • More parks/greenways • Clean up businesses and abandoned buildings • Put commercial establishment on welding company site • Offer assistance to help improve appearance of housing (2) • More affordable housing (4) • Tennis courts in park Public Facilities/Utilitieslnfrastructure • Sidewalk from Morton House to Ferris • Street improvements Target Area Workshops Page 9 OCTOBER 1998 ZOF4INCj\/ews Cli Vie WS AMERICAN (I. PLANNING ASSOCIATION I Centripetal Forces: Without a doubt, this specialized and highly unique area of town is a microcosm of what happens in the much larger world Town Centers are Back beyond its boundaries. Ideally, the events within a town center will unfold in a manner that should reflect the community at By Michael Davidson large.Town center patrons can efficiently accomplish a number of tasks with time remaining to attend church services and One of the oldest planning concepts in the book—the town socialize or relax in the green space at the center's nucleus.To center—has proved once again to be a valuable community embark upon such a day without the stresses brought on by asset.Nurturing that strategically placed center can pay a traffic or other modem aggravations remains an elusive goal in community heavy economic,social,and cultural dividends.Some today's harried communities. communities around the country,many of them modem suburbs, are essentially scrambling to design and develop what ancient The Doctrine of Use Segregation civilizations did thousands of years ago.Linear commercial strips Not all town centers have met the objectives established by city and downtown districts that cater exclusively to the automobile planners.Many that succeeded initially later were faced with have forced planners and residents alike to reflect on what makes underuse and subsequent deterioration.What Randall Arendt calls communities attractive to businesses,homebuyers,and visitors. the"doctrine of use segregation"in Rural by Design(Planners Press This issue of Zoning Newt 1994) is a well-intended but often unfortunate does not dwell on the design rn- zoning pattern employed in recent decades by oversights or zoning mistakes communities nationwide.Designed to protect of the typical American communities,the separation of land into single-use community. Rather,the focus ` _ ` districts has achieved some desirable benefits but will be on how a simple \ also presented new problems including traffic planning nuance can breathe is,, impacts.unpatu.One now needs a car to go from the post new life into the community. Fs +.. �: office to the grocery store or from the library to the ._ What exactly is a town center? F l local bookstore The consequent expansion of Is zoning a factor in ^-----� ‘" expressways has resulted in a rebirth of mixed-use determining the success of this zoning to reduce logistical burdens on town community gathering place A residents and the wear and tear on highway How can the ordinance be inf a cur. used to influence its design The development of any town center ideally and location? - t. *' - includes a mix of commercial,institutional or The State Plan of New lens, ,..d...•.. civic,residential,and open public gathering broadly defines town center " " ` , l spaces.Arendt argues that the proper mix of uses (sometimes identified a ter u essential for a town center to function interchangeably with town 1 :: tat 'I rar successfully and attract people after hours.A square)as a place with"a high - '4, 1995 survey in Englewood,Florida,found that investment in public facilities 80 percent of respondents preferred a town and services,several -- center with a mixture of residential,commercial, neighborhoods with a highly 1 .....'d' and office uses to segregated zoning. diverse housing stock,and a Mneer Glans Washington, meets the land-use Village Galleria in La Jolla,California,has central core of retail,office, o the rehensivs plan lain local popularity by incorporating residential and community facilities."The fP P living into the town center area's design.La errahlhhisrg rpeetfre rubatear for the town center "�space '!�• plan designates town centers as district including mired use, residentiah o(fres, Jolla allows dwelling units above retail shops and "traditional centers of and others. service establishments such as banks.Similarly, commerce and government." Bainbridge Island,Washington,approved the and states that they"do not necessarily refer to the form of construction of 34 dwelling units atop a 20,000-square-foot retail incorporation of a municipality."For example,the new Village complex on a downtown corner.The site rests strategically behind a Center in Reston,Virginia,equipped with a 40,000-square-foot half-acre"common."The Rockville,Maryland,ordinance states pedestrian plaza,is under no immediate municipal control. specifically that all developments in the town center planning area Fairfax County sea the land-use policies for this largely must contain a"mix of uses,including at least residential,office, successful mixed-use venture. and commercial components." The 1995 Central Square Improvements Project of Not all town squares have used such a diverse mixed-use Cambridge,Massachusetts,takes the definition-of a town center approach.The nearly complete Village Centre in Woodridge, a step or two further by embracing the idea that such a place Illinois,mixes civic and open space uses,including a new village should feel"welcome and safe"for pedestrians and cyclists,and hall,village library,public services building,and limited open that it should"express its multicultural life." space with landscaping and seating along the periphery.The s t - Lake-Forest Parking Ptart_Recon¢rte dStrincip}es' Etfieiary Through Circulation and Parking _ _ - ---- A functional town center is not a parking lot. In fact, the central —Fading facill es sl syn ' ' • zs location and pedestrian-friendly environment should limit the 1 types ordaily'uses-tangia+n aI ii ayes -. number of cars that need to be there.Most town center plans -- parkingkshopper, business.and patron poking__ and zoning ordinances address circulation and parking as one of Larrond parking of 15=to 204:nute=limn- . the essential components of efficient town center functioning. durotiorrall<fay.commuter`parkintf, servicevehicle The downtown parking plan for Lake Forest, Illinois,ensures pelting;and bicycle storagal, P i - - that its central area,which contains the prosperous Marker _ = . _ Square,is served by an efficient and convenient access and tfang-temipairking spgce:shoul circulation system.The parking supply is provided in anS.ita ad in large fat lttrbs penpftety "appropriate" loationi to serve all classes of parkers,including ._hthedowntown.These facilitfis sliogld bi ' commuters to and from Chicago,employees,and patron and locomen malokviicular`_ errand shoppers. approach routes and entry points, r _ Englewood's Citizens Advisory Committee saw the lack of n, _ efficient parking in the town center as a primary concern. It rt-term pg600i�arking space should be L ---_ developed a set of objectives that led to angled parking as a l an'taar the mps4 J, . l measure for ease and convenience. Lake Forest took the same and rafted taYititculai access capacity. Patron-1 - 1 angled-parking approach around much of its downtown and faciitfte should regulated to discourage their;. - _ LLL...,,, town square.Where the streets were wide enough, parallel use M rn_g i long-rererrbing. ', J parking was exchanged for angled parking to guarantee viability • C. _i and convenience for users of town square facilities: i , nr:dod istiting spass-sfsessIc ht.wJely Wide suca,were not the vision for Cambridge,which instead , �disksbotrd thrawx 4 the areal Suit] - opted fora narrower corridor.Overly wide succu and a long, erifr Mnent 1 time eigulatiori shad ensuie- I, uninterrupted roadway were altered to provide a"rhythmic series of �J sjtortduration and'fkgb turnm�er of'lltis block-length street spaces,lying between short,well-marked 7- pedestrian crossings."Proper lighting,sigrage,and landscaping -- L L ✓'�--rA--T `t were to be the finishing concha on what would then be a much �avice parking shatkf either be provided in safer and more pedestrian-friendly square.Nevertheless,the town cenrrnwal argersM si�ip — — square area in Lake Forest is sufficient proof that even wide streets, loading]and]tab.- errs if used properly,can complement an area rather than decrease its•r feuding p,ten 7 ` i efficiency or desirability. �"N ! I i ' Amherst,Massachusetts,encourages shared parking in its town center zoning as a competitive measure against the absence cif commercial uses does not appear to concern commercial strip along the highway.A number of the off-street Woodridge officials,however."This was not intended to be the parking spaces are shared by businesses or organizations with downtown,"says Stacy Hulseberg,director of planning and differing hours of peak operation. For example,church development for the village."The commercial areas are along parishioners use specified parking spaces on Sundays,while the arterials,and that works just fine."The town angels weekday shoppers and evening ultimate success will be determined over time,as residents either diners find the spaces more use the facility or simply deem the area too impersonal for day- convenient at other times. to-day patronage. Planners in Davie,Florida, The relatively homogeneous mix of noncommercial uses in used formulas developed by the Woodridge town center could alleviate the overcrowding the Urban Land Institute to • and pigeon-hole identity crises seen in town cent=like that in determine an hour-by-hour .. Santa Fe,New Mexico.The 400-year-old Plaza has attracted so availability of shared parking .i many commercial establishments that its large volumes of . facilities for commercial 'Zu tourists and shoppers deter local residents from spending dine buildings along the busiest t" r': may- there despite the nearby presence of a post office,library,and streets in town.The area's -. .t• - `.r 'L other civic and cultural institutions.The Plaza certainly benefits diverse uses,which include k 4 the tax rolls,but it has shifted away from the daily lifestyle of commercial,office,retail, :' .s = - most Santa Fe residents to become a mall-like destination for ,�f..'i y eager shoppers. It is noted for serving its intended purpose best r in the morning,when residents an read the newspaper and Town center plans,like drink coffee. this one for Smyrrut, The town center in Englewood uses a zoning strategy to Georgia,provide fora mix , , in .. ._ I I l i k protect against unnecessary nuisances and other disruptive of residentiag commercial activities.For example,auto parts and repair businesses are office,and institutional prohibited on the street that hosts the town center's retail uses;create pedestrian- establishments.An art overlay district containing galleries, friendly environments; studios,home-based businesses,and bed and breakfast allow f for efficient • establishments guides specified development on another town automobile circulation; center street.Offices along the periphery serve as a buffer for and incorporate traditional adjacent residences. town square open space. - '-- - - - 2 civic,residential,and a rodeo,attract visitors at different times two areas, a connection that Redmond planners say will of the day and week.The formulas determined that shared strengthen as the buildings in the downtown"reorient parking would yield a surplus of spaces for most of the week and themselves"toward the town center rather than remain a 10 percent shortage on rodeo weekends. physically and psychologically separate. '�.._.- Shared parking works so well for the town center in The site plan for Redmond's town center reflects the area's Redmond,Washington, that a 100 percent parking offset has pedestrian friendliness,with typical building scale at two stories been achieved between some businesses with complementary and a maximum building length of 300 feet.City-scale block operating hours.The shared parking arrangement ensures that sizes range from 250 to 600 feet and are divided in the middle parking needs are met for tenants in the town center and spares with a pedestrian walkway,plaza,or both. Retail and office additional land from unnecessary development. buildings range from 20,000 to 30,000 square feet.Such limitations meet floor-space demands without overwhelming Yielding Ile Pedestrians and Bicycles building scale at the street level. Project designers were sensitive Reporting on the results of a 21-town Georgia study of rural to the need to develop a town center where large buildings communities participating in the National Trust's Main Street would not dominate the site. program, Small Town in a 1989 issue stated that pedestrian activity was considerably stronger in communities with town RNrofitHng Suburbia squares.According to University of Georgia researchers,the Few places epitomize suburbia like Schaumburg,Illinois(pop. town squares in the sample communities were strategically 75,000).This upper-middle-class community northwest of located at the centers of bustling business districts. Despite their Chicago,home to one of the largest malls in the country,cakes in relatively compact layout,business activity was spread around about$35 million in annual sales tax revenue.The community the square rather than concentrated at one intersection,virtually typifies the late 20th-century sprawl phenomenon seen in fringe guaranteeing social activity. areas around the country,with a seemingly infinite number of retail The Woodridge town center,although not surrounded by centers and residential subdivisions.What has eluded Schaumburg, business activity,was positioned in the middle of the however,is an identifiable center. community to maximize both visual prominence and high Village officials sought to change that with Town Square,a accessibility for local residents.Woodridge planners say the 29-acre,centrally located development complete with a library, center's strategic location allows easy and convenient pedestrian retail space,amphitheater facility,pedestrian walks,a clock access to and from adjacent neighborhoods. tower,and more.Critics argue that the town square's surface The town center overlay district in Niskayuna,New York, parking lots perpetuate the suburban character so many find takes measures to reduce vehicular/pedestrian conflicts and objectionable.Schaumburg dismissed the idea of on-street alleviate the negative impacts on what the ordinance calls"the parking as a measure for traffic calming,fearing the impacts on pedestrian experience."Sidewalks are constructed in accordance overall traffic circulation.The development also has been \-....„ with Niskayuni s sidewalk plan.Bikeways in the district are accused of looking contrived and artificial and lacking any sense encouraged and required in specified circumstances and must of enclosure,and was likened to a"pedestrian-friendly parking meet the guidelines set by the Guide for Development of New lot"rather than an urban village. Birytle Facilities,published by the American Association of State Harsh judgment aside,Schaumburg's town square has more Highway and Transportation Officials.The bikeways also must than a few of the variables needed for success:pedestrian and follow the guidelines set by bicycle access to surrounding subdivisions,patron-generating the Town eNiskaysina commercial businesses complete with second-story offices,a Bikepads Standards To nearly complete library with an exceptionally high circulation er .... further enhance the (estimated to attract more than one million visitors annually), "!�' Niskayuna pedestrian and a surplus of open public gathering space.Its defender feel t experience the town center that it will meet its objectives by attracting visitors and !] overlay district also calls for providing the suburb with a sense of identity and place. . v _ adequate lighting of a Smyrna,Georgia,outside Atlanta,also lacked a central core. tit specified style,and amenities Street widening led to the demise of many of Smyma's older such as benches,bicycle racks, downtown buildings,and former downtown patrons flocked grf7# 1, 1 _,...:. �' and trash and recyclable elsewhere for shopping and business.These problems and others as of an contributed to Sm receptacles part yma's battle for a positive image and emensive landscape plan. identifiable downtown. Proponents of Redmond's With a recognized need for additional civic facilities,Smyrna 0_ - town center say its connection developed a downtown revitalization strategy that placed several • 9 I ato the community is what public buildings at a central loation.Today,the 29-acre s makes the 120-acre,$200 Smyrna town center site is host to a community center,library, million venture unique.An 22 residential cottage units(at seven units per acre),retail and y/7 a k abandoned railroad right-of- office space,city hall,public safety facility,and a senior center. way borders a loge portion of Much more is either planned or under construction in the g the development,across center,including a fire station,visitor center,and museum. —.or._ j which extends the street grid The Urban Land Institute awarded Smyrna's town center the 7►< from Redmond's older 1997 Public Award,finding that"the city of Smyrna's downtown.The link increases excellently accomplished repositioning of its once-disappearing •x 1•� _ j the ease and convenience of center has brought new life back into town. Most such efforts pedestrian access between the start with retail development, but Smyrna catalyzed 3 T 5.3- —. - f - e • -`,�� j The town center in Smyrna, �� a -_,,�i, f- _ I, �. i Georgia, is host to private s 'f� c ,i housing, retail and office space. - ' a 'r"∎ a city hall/courthouse, and Iran, public safety building. The - , _ T p"—i I 'T development has been a catalyst -. fir Smyrna's downtown renewal r - +iti� ia'' I i Allili and community identity. E S a development with investments in community facilities—a building materials,mechanical equipment,architectural library,community center,seniors'center,city hall and features,and details for exterior facade-related characteristics courthouse,and police station and jail. Its success represents a like eaves,columns,pilasters,cornices,and windows. powerful example for many decimated suburban communities Architectural review board information,including duties and •across America." credentials. Say it to klbs Ordi.a.cs • Application procedures for the planning and architectural Communities most easily meet their objectives for town center review boards. areas if they articulate those objectives completely and concisely in the ordinance.Ambiguity or vagueness in the text of a zoning Zoning is always likely to raise a few eyebrows,especially ordinance will frustrate and confuse developers,residents,and when more restrictive regulations are used to protect unique planners,resulting in project delays,misguided development, areas.The type of zoning used in town center areas can be a and unnecessary con Simple but dear illustrations depicting radical change for communities with sprawl-like development • various land-use scenarios such as setbacks an further clarify and segregated uses. ,'ate the ordinance's requirements. Proponents of town center zoning argue that these seemingly The Niskayuna ordinance provides enough detail in its town drastic zoning policies are not only legal but quite reasonable. center overlay district ordinance to prevent such problems.The Arendt says establishing maximum front setbacks,regulating ordinance provides the following: building height,and requiring off-street parking in the rear of a • A well-defined purpose of the town center overlay district building are Ply acceptable regulations,in no way infringing upon the rights of property owners.Still,some • A set of objectives necessary to achieve the town center concept. regulations require special ordinances. For example,Arendt suggests that communities may want to link certain standards • Provisions for signage,including:the purpose of the sign like regulating building design with land-use intensity. requirements;permitted and prohibited signs;and minimum Therefore,low-intensity establishments such as bookstores and performance criteria such as materials,height,size, antique shops may be viewed as by-right uses and subject to illumination,logo,color,lettering,setbacks,and the number limited standards like setbacks and parking.More intense of signs permitted pa use. developments that call for conditional or special-use permits • Pedestrian and streeanpe amenities,including the purpose would perhaps be required to undergo a design review process for the amenities and minimum performance criteria for and should therefore be considered privileges rather than sidewalks,bikeways,lighting,parking,and landscaping. entitlements. Today's town centers have retained many of the same • Architectural review standards,including the purpose of the charaaeristia as their town square ancestors:plenty of public standards and minimum performance criteria,for color, gathering space,central location,and access to business and civic services.Still,Americans'needs have changed considerably. Providing ample parking space and giving the town center Laing Na.is a meekly ae..Jeerer pubi;rd by the America. Planning excessive,almost commercial-like,visibility can be an effective Sub,aipaoe,are amiable St$50(U.S.)and$65(foreign).Frank S.So,Eamon Dueaar. William B.Kit.Dimoor of Rena measure in accommodating today's busy lifestyles.However, Zewarg Nowa is p,odead as MA.Jim Schwab and Mils nnida.Edina Shannon such planning strategies must be undertaken with careful Armsuong.Barry Bain. �Fay Dot&t: Ma.gn m Morris, e Rena,Rep e Choi A Ed r s.m .o a consideration if the town center's charm,desirability,and Produmns. historic character are to be preserved.To destroy these qualities Copyright 01 198 by Amnion Planning Association,122 S.Michigan Ave..Suite 1600, is to undermine the forces that originally attracted people to the Chicago.IL:u.O3.The Amman Plantain' g Association has hadquuve offices a 1776 riginally PeoP Manchus"Ave„N.W..Washington.DC 20036 town center.Therefore,it is important that planners and All rights rested No pan of this publication may be reproduced or maned in any form or by communi residents establish not only goals and objectives for r� any mane.demonic a mechanical,including p Party recording.a by any information ty norm and rtainl snot viten pami>oon in writing from the American Planning the town center,but dear zoning policies that address public A°°d'ti°° gathering areas,architectural styles,building materials,setbacks, Printed on recycled paps.including 50-70%recycled fiber and sow potsmomma-+w. street cross-sections,landscaping,streecsrape,and parking. 4 4 t Village of oViorton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee From: Charles S. Scheck, Director, pmmunity D " elopment, Date: October 5, 1998 ✓ c �t Re: Project Advisory Committee Materia s I have enclosed the materials listed below for Committee member information: • Comprehensive Plan Committee Project Advisory Committee, Minutes, September 16, 1998 Meeting • Comparative Analysis of Survey Responses, September 24, 1998 • Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, "Policy Statement on the Regional Growth Strategy", June 30, 1998 Please review the minutes and contact either Bonnie Jacobson, Planner, or me if you have questions or suggested revisions. The "Regional Growth Strategy" policy statement is provided for your review and comment. As you are aware, development in the Chicago Metropolitan region is exploding at the periphery of the suburban development somewhat at the expense of the older developed communities. If the policy is implemented, the focus will somewhat shift to reemphasizing the communities with infrastructure in place to handle future development. I would appreciate your assessment of the impact that this policy initiative might have on Morton Grove development. CSS:dn Enclosures Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 A Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 zW Recccled Paper Minutes Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 16, 1998 Present: Terry Liston (Chairperson), Moti Agarwal, Marty Blonder, Margaret Blum, Lester Brownstein, Rosario Calimag, Tony Garripo, Paul Hanson, Ron Henrici, Tom Madriejos, Lou Masciopinto, Steve Rigney, Joe Weiss, Jim Verhunce, Dan Scanlon, Joe Moll, Chuck Scheck, Bonnie Jacobson, Tom Payne, Feroz Nathani and John O'Neill. Absent: Eileen Coursey, Susan Dun, John Gattorna, Dee Gotta, Nick Marino, Barbara Niemiec and Jack O'Brien. Terry Liston welcomed the group and turned the meeting over to Tom Payne who went over the three reports: The Preliminary Vision Statement, Community Goals and Objectives and the Preliminary Plan. Tom emphasized that everything at this point was preliminary. Vision Statement This is a snapshot of what Morton Grove might be like in 2008. This statement is based on the preliminary Visioning Workshop, the community survey, key person interviews and their other work. Chairperson Liston commended Mr. Payne on the Vision Statement. Preliminary Goals & Objectives Tom indicated these are guidelines to follow to achieve the Vision, a statement of the basic values of the community, an important foundation to the plan. Marty Blonder asked if the plan would work in concert with the Board to approve the money necessary to implement, otherwise we are wasting time. Chairperson Liston responded that this is not the case. First, we come up with the plan, then we see what can make it work. Mr. Scheck indicated that this plan is for the long term; if one just looks at the dollars it becomes too restrictive. Mr. Payne indicated that most communities resources are limited and this would be taken into account in the plan recommendations. The recommendations have to be realistic and will identify priorities. Terry Liston mentioned that one issue that might be affected is the renovation of Village Hall. She also asked what was involved in a "Tree City" designation. Mr. Scheck answered there was a number of certain criteria including hiring an arborist. Margaret Blum added that it would help beautify the community. There was much discussion as to whether the "Tree City" designation was worth the expense. Tom Payne said he will tone the language down regarding this goal. 1 Terry indicated that there was a lot of input about streetlighting. Currently the Village spends $80,000 a year on lighting to light about four (4) blocks. There is a two year waiting list. Mr. Scheck said that only about 5% of the Village has streetlights. Mayor Scanlon indicated that in their recent informal survey of residents, people raised the streetlighting issue and maybe the Village could look at expanding this program. Rosario Calimag asked if lights could be put along Beckwith. Mr. Scheck said they could possibly be added to the Beckwith Road program but they are very costly. Margaret Blum asked about the goal of refocusing commercial development to Lincoln Avenue; how was this determined? Mr. Payne indicated that what they are proposing is actually a mix of uses along Lincoln. The criteria for deciding this includes looking at the existing uses and conditions, traffic patterns, land availability and surrounding uses. Terry Liston asked under transportation goals if there was anything we could do to slow traffic on local streets. John O'Neill responded there are traffic diverters that can be put in place. Mr. Scheck said there are physical ways to do it. Preliminary Community-wide Plan Tom Payne presented an overview of the Land Use component. He said there is very little vacant land; the basic goal is to enhance the existing land use structure, continue to maintain the single-family character. The only single-family neighborhood where we may want to consider a mix of housing types is in the older part of town between Ferris Avenue and School Street-- higher density than single-family but include some townhouse development, medium density residential by Ferris and Lincoln and higher density residential limited to the east and west ends of town. In three areas the Village should consider a mix of residential and commercial land uses. In the commercial areas, we need to enhance and reinforce existing businesses and need to focus on necessary improvements to attract new businesses. We need to improve the appearance. For the industrial areas, the Village should maintain the strong industrial area to the south but work toward eliminating the older obsolete industrial areas to the north to create a mixed-use area. Feroz Nathani and John O'Neill presented the transportation element of the plan. Regarding the SRA routes, the Village needs to focus on what we want and what we don't want. Mr. O'Neill also mentioned that the Village should talk to Metra and Pace regarding a coordinated bus route for the train station. Joe Weiss mentioned that the high school has been talking to Pace about using Pace rather than school buses; perhaps something could be worked out with the Village as well. Marty Blonder suggested building on Metra's air rights--was this possible? Mayor Scanlon asked about the Dempster SRA--could this be de-designated. Mr. Nathani indicated that the Village may not want to do that because the state won't spend as much money 2 on the non-SRA routes. Both Ms. Jacobson and Mr. Scheck indicated the Village might want to come up with a plan and work with IDOT regarding Dempster Street as we did on Waukegan Road. Mr. Nathani indicated ISTEA has been passed and there is 36% more funding for Illinois. Feroz also indicated that the state is putting together their own revenue package. Lastly, Feroz Nathani showed different options for reducing speed and improving traffic safety in the neighborhoods. These include cul-de-sacing streets, pavement markings and signage. Where these options would be used would be further discussed in the sub-area plans. Chairperson Liston mentioned that traffic calming is necessary in the residential areas not the sub-areas. Mr. O'Neill indicated that the problem with traffic in the residential areas is that too many people are using the local street system to cut through to the major arterials. This is the problem. Perhaps closing some of the local streets to the arterials would help. Tom Payne indicated that cul-de-sacing streets in the commercial areas also opens up development opportunities. Regarding utilities--Mr. Nathani and Mr. O'Neill indicated that the Village should continue to enhance its streetlighting program, water distribution plan and separation of storm and sanitary sewers on the northwest side. Jim Verhunce asked about contracts for electrical power. Mr. Scheck said he didn't know. Tom Payne then discussed the issue of community facilities. Everything appeared adequate except the Library and Village Hall. Discussion ensued as to whether anything could be done regarding the Library. Tom Madriejos asked if we really needed our own library. There was discussion as to whether a new Village Center was possible. Mr. Scheck asked Mr. Payne if he could give examples of other communities which have done this with photos. The Committee felt this would be helpful. Chairperson Liston asked about school district consolidation. Tom Payne said that although the school districts weren't under the Village's jurisdiction, there are ways to impact them. Adjournment Chairperson Liston thanked the Committee members for attending and willingly participating, and adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Respec+ lly submitted, :onnie Jacobsgd P Recording $e C:\..\COMPPLAN\SEPT-16.MIN 3 -41.4 / / Village of oViorton grove L. 5 Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM TO: Charles Scheck, Director of Community Development FROM: Bonnie Jacobson, Planner DATE: September 24 , 1998 RE: Comparative Analysis of Survey Responses between residents who have lived in the Village for 21 years or more and those who have lived in the Village less than 21 years. A comparative analysis was done between residents who lived in the Village twenty-one years or more and those residents who have lived in the Village less than twenty-one years. This was done because the survey results indicated a significantly higher number of responses from persons living in the Village twenty-one years or more versus under twenty-one years. The total number of survey respondents was 700 persons, with 419 respondents living in the Village twenty-one years or more, 273 respondents living in the Village under twenty-one years and 8 respondents who did not answer the question. Summarized below are those issues where there was a significant difference between those residents who have lived in the Village over the twenty-one year time period versus those that have lived here less time. The comparison of responses are presented in tabular form as an attachment to this memorandum. Obviously the first major difference is that those who lived in the Village the longer time period were older. Most of the long term residents were 56 and over, whereas most of the short term residents were in the 26-55 age range. The longer term residents were comprised mostly of two person households where the shorter term residents were comprised of more two and four persons households. Household income levels were generally higher for the shorter term residents mostly in the $35, 000 and higher range, whereas the longer term residents were in the $20, 000 to $80, 000 income bracket. In response to the advantages of living in Morton Grove, more longer term residents cited the religious institutions, friendliness of the community and a responsive local government as advantages than the shorter term residents. Regarding the community's disadvantages, the shorter term residents cited traffic problems and housing costs as more of a problem. Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Is Tel: (847) 9654100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 ta, A greater percentage of shorter term residents work elsewhere in the northern suburbs, downtown Chicago and elsewhere in Chicago, whereas more longer term residents worked in other locations. Not surprising, more of the shorter term residents drive to work or take the train. There also existed some disparity in how the longer and shorter term residents rated the library services in the community. A higher percentage of longer term residents (76. 2%) rated the library as good, whereas only 54% of the shorter term residents rated it as good. A significantly higher percentage of the respondents living in the Village over twenty-one years rated the senior citizen services as good, whereas many of the shorter term residents didn't know how to evaluate the senior citizen services. This is probably a result of the age difference between the longer term and shorter term respondents. Generally the locations as to where people shop were similar between both groups but more of the longer term residents shopped in Glenview , whereas more of the shorter term residents shopped in Chicago. More of the shorter term residents said they would like to see more ethnic restaurants in town , whereas more of the longer term residents wanted to see more senior housing. A higher percentage of the shorter term residents had computers and access to the Internet than the longer term residents. Overall a higher percentage of the longer term residents felt that the quality of life was somewhat better than it was ten years ago, whereas the shorter term residents didn't know. A higher percentage of longer term residents also felt that government was effectively dealing with concerns. BJ:dn Attachment C:\..\COMPPLAN\COMPARAT.ANA Q-3 What are the primary advantages of living in Morton Grove? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Residential neighborhoods 81.9% 78.9% Quality of housing 54 . 5% 44 . 7% Housing affordability 46.2% 43 . 3% Availability of shopping 51.9% 48.7% Job opportunities 6.9% 2 . 6% Convenient location 83 . 1% 79. 3% Access to public transportation 48.8% 43 . 6% Parks and recreational amenities 59. 1% 52 . 0% Religious institutions 35.1% 12.4% Friendliness of community residents 50.5% 38.9% Diversity of population 22 . 1% 20.4% Feeling of safety and security 65.6% 64 .7% Good schools 58. 1% 45.8% Responsive local government 50.7% 27.6% Community appearance 52 . 1% 41. 8% Other 8. 6% 9. 5% Q-4 What are the primary disadvantages of living in Morton Grove? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Residential neighborhoods 1.7% 1.8% Quality of housing 2 .4% 6.2% Housing costs 6.7% 16.4% Lack of available shopping 25.2% 21. 1% Lack of job opportunities 10. 0% 8 . 7% Inconvenient location 0.7% 0.7% Lack of parks and recreation 0.7% 3 . 6% Diversity of population 7.4% 5. 5% Poor schools 3 .1% 4 .7% Crime 3 .8% 4.7% Lack of parking 6.9% 5. 6% Lack of public transportation 21.4% 8.7% Pollution 11.0% 5. 1% Unresponsive local government 6.7% 7. 3% Unattractive community appearance 6.4% 13 . 8% Traffic problems 9.1% 24.4% Other 8.3% 17 . 2% Q-5 Where do you work? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Morton Grove 10.2% 10.9% Elsewhere in northern suburbs 23.8% 35.3% Downtown Chicago 4.8% 15.6% Elsewhere in Chicago 6.0% 17.8% Other 41.4% 14.6% Unemployed 10. 0% 4 . 7% L \+,-Q-6 How do you get to work? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Private automobile 42 .4% 68.4% Car pool/van pool 0. 0% 1. 5% Bus 0. 0% 0. 4% Train 1.4% 9.5% Bicycle 0. 2% 1. 1% Walk 1. 2% 1. 1% Work at home 3 . 8% 3. 6% Q-9 How do you rate the following public facilities and services in Morton Grove? (This comparison is for those facilities which were rated as "Good" . ) 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs State highways 56.4% 56.4% Local streets 69. 1% 64. 0% Sidewalks 66.2% 60.7% Commuter rail service 65. 2% 58. 2% Bus service 39. 3% 31. 6% Trees and landscaping 70.5% 66.2% Streetlights 53. 1% 46. 9% Police protection 86. 2% 74 .6% `, Fire protection 92 .6% 76.4% Water service 88. 1% 79. 3% Sewer service 78. 3% 71. 2% Stormwater drainage 61.7% 59. 6% Snow removal 91. 0% 83 . 6% Healthcare service 47. 1% 30. 2% Parks and open space 83. 3% 72 . 0% Recreational facilities & programs 66.4% 57 . 1% Cultural facilities & programs 39. 1% 30. 9% Library services 76.2% 54.5% . Community meeting space 49. 6% 29. 1% Services for senior citizens 69.7% 38.6% Q-10 Where do you shop, other than for groceries and drug store items? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Morton Grove, Dempster Street 36. 7% 42 .6% Morton Grove, Waukegan Road 28. 3% 26. 6% Skokie 58 . 6% 61. 1% Niles 66. 7% 71. 3% Glenview 20.7% 14.9% Chicago 12.6% 18.3% Other 22 . 1% 21. 1% Q-13 How does the "quality of life" in Morton Grove today compare to ten years ago? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Much better 7.9% 1.8% Somewhat better 20.5% 8.4% About the same 49. 3% 39. 3% Somewhat worse 17. 6% 9.8% Much worse 2.4% 1. 5% Don't know 1.2% 37.8% Q-16 What kind of new development would you like to see in Morton Grove in the future? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Single-family homes 31. 0% 38 .2% Townhomes 12 . 1% 12.4% Apartments 3. 3% 4 .7% Condominiums 11. 2% 9. 1% Senior citizen housing 43.3% 25.1% Retail stores 47. 9% 54 .9% Offices 12 . 6% 18.9% Medical facilities 12 . 6% 18.2% Industry 18.8% 17. 5% Other 5.7% 14 . 6% Q-17 What kind of new stores would you like to see in Morton Grove? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Grocery stores 50.5% 44 .7% Drug stores 19. 1% 13 .5% Clothing and accessories 38. 3% 38.9% Furniture and home furnishings 16.7% 20. 0% Audio/video electronics 5. 5% 13 .8% Restaurants 38 . 6% 34 . 6% Ethnic restaurants 10.7% 25.8% Ethnic food stores 2 .9% 10.2% Q-20 Do you currently have access to a computer in your home? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Yes 43.8% 71.6% No 55.2% 28 . 0% Q-21 If you do have access to a computer at your home, are you connected to the internet? 21 yrs or more Less than 21 yrs Yes 23.6% 50.9% No 40.0% 28 . 4% 60.,dr-scpfr 0 northeastern Illinois planning commission 222 S. Riverside Plaza • Suite 1800 • Chicago, IL 60606 • (3121 454-0400 • Fax (312) 454-0411 • http://www.nipc.cog.il.uS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Purer ,esae°� SEP 2 4 1998 "bas Grw 2 P.PSiaenl d,Peck Secretary September 15, 1998 - Herbert T.Schumann Jr. Treasurer -- -' - Alan L.Bennett Rice Prescient for Panning A E Machak To the Public Officials and Citizens Vice Pre4°enl far Water Resources Charlie A Thurston Of Northeastern Illinois Past Commission President Phillip D.Peters COMMISSIONERS I am enclosing for your information a policy statement which was adopted by times C Bergme G°"°'""°'I"""` the Commission at its quarterly meeting on June 30. The statement outlines JOSeph F Signs Hugh R.Murphy the need for a Regional Growth Strategy to take advantage of the substantial e A �oEdward he Thurston increases in population and jobs expected in the region between now and 2020. Rea R Appointed MwawCM1Cago It reflects the thoughts of numerous officials and citizens who met with us or Rita R Ashes Asslanr b lee Motor Patrick J ,Chi Alderman commented on earlier drafts. =5rn Ward,Chicago Ed H.Smith Alderman 28-n Ann m°"'9° The addition of 1.4 million jobs and 756 thousand households hold the Mary Ward,Chic Alderman _aseph Zehnder.Deputy Commissioner possibility of an increasingly prosperous, competitive region. The potential Department of Panning and Ceveearnent Elected by the Assembly of Mayors impacts of this growth on our natural environment and quality of life, however, Alan Bennett,geofm � - are serious concerns. The region's prosperity must be equitably distributed, Kvie- 9 el° R.Hastings. l and its effects must be prepared for in a cooperative manner. The Regional 'Ego E .Mayor Growth Strategy will be an integrated package of policy recommendations `arsoPresident Wage or sanaumburg addressed to these needs. The Commission is preparing these Sidney H.Malteds, resident Wage of Buffalo Grave recommendations under its statutory mandate to advise the governments of Joseph L.Murawski.Trustee Wage of Lake in the Hills northeastern Illinois on planning for future growth. Effectuation of the strategy Rae Rupp Smh,President Village of Villa Pak will be the responsibility of state, county,municipal, and special purpose Ammon Wemovic.Councilman City of dole? govemments- AppoinNd by Be County Board Chairmen C ao k County Board of Commissioners Butter,Meoe' The Commission is developing the strategy in consultation with a diverse body r Herbert T Schumann Jr,Member Cook County Board of Commissioners of advisors representing governmental,business, civic, environmental and r ty�d C o Bobble Commissioners other interests. Focus groups and public meetings throughout the region will Clime Member uage o n provide additional opportunities for input. The Commission is also a partner in Richards,Member Kane r the Campaign for Sensible Growth. We invite your comments on the policy Pamela Newton,Member eunb statement and your continuing participation in planning for sustainable growth n° C Member McHennry ar in northeastern Illinois. Teri A.Wintermute,Member Will County Board Appointed by Be Board of the Regional TronspollaBen Auttaliry trans R.Miller • l Appointed by of Me Xer Chicago Transit A lhodl appointment pending Appointed by the Board Y/✓/'✓�-1 / of Metro Phillip D. eters Lowell Anderson bth Appointed by the Board of Pace Executive Director appointment pending Appointed by the Board of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago a Young \ hted by the Beol a d d the Park Association adr Districts Judy Beck Appointed by he Board of the Chicago Park District Gerald Sullivan Appointed by the Board d t e Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies A E.M°chak Policy Statement on the Regional Growth Strategy Endorsed June 30, 1998 northeastern illinois planning commission 222 South Riverside Plaza • Suite 1800• Chicago Illinois 60606•(312)454-0400• FAX(312)454-0411 http://www.nipc.cog.ilus Policy Statement on the Regional Growth Strategy Endorsed by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission June 30, 1998 Our vision is of a region The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission has initiated a three-year which is equitable, project to develop and advocate a Regional Growth Strategy for northeastern competitive,liveable, Illinois. The Commission's broad goal in undertaking the project is to see sustainable,and cooperative. the region achieve,over the next two decades,continued improvement in the quality and sustainability of its development. The Strategy is intended to contribute to forming a region which is * equitable, with access for all to the cultural, social, and economic resources of the region; * competitive, maintaining or increasing its share of national economic growth and providing expanded economic opportunities in all parts of the region; * liveable, with enhanced quality of personal and community life; * sustainable, with balanced development patterns responsive to the limitations of the region's natural resources and the need to preserve and improve environmental quality for our lime and for future generations; * cooperative,with increasing emphasis on intergovernmental cooperation and public-private partnership in the guidance of the region's growth. Attainment of the Strategy's goals requires the pursuit of three objectives: (1)renewed growth and investment in those areas which have experienced population and/or employment losses in recent decades; (2) continued growth and investment in those built-up areas in which growth is leveling off and which could face future losses; and(3)cost-effective public investment and high standards of environmental protection in conjunction with new development or redevelopment. Progress toward these objectives will be measured in two ways. The first will be the overall consistency of the region's pattern of growth with the Commission's 2020 forecasts of population and employment, particularly as they indicate renewed growth in many older areas. The second will be the levels of environmental protection,transportation efficiency,preservation of public investment, and balanced land use achieved in conjunction with new • development and redevelopment. 1 The region must respond to The Commission's decision to develop a Regional Growth Strategy is a high rates of new growth so response to forecasts of substantial new growth between now and 2020. In that its benefits are widely the next quarter-century, the six-county area is expected to increase in distributed and sustainable. population by 25 percent, to slightly over 9 million people, and by 37 percent increase in employment, to 5.3 million jobs. (Forecasts by county are shown in Appendix 1). The challenge facing the region is how to accommodate that growth in such ways that its benefits are broadly distributed and sustainable into the future. Population Employment 9,045,000 9000000 5500000 5280,000 8506000 maw 5000000 imir 8000000 4500000 1997 Census Est 7,604,185 1995 NIPC Est * 4.039,400 7500000 4000000 1,176 7000000 845'000 3500000 6,978,947 ' �1 .181,000 6500000 3000000 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Attainment of those objectives will not occur without deliberate public policy action. That action must emphasize incentives for balanced growth rather than restrictions on locational preferences expressed in the market. The Commission's intent is to work with local governments and other regional interests to forge a consensus on policy actions likely to influence the shape and quality of the region's development. The Commission will also work with these partners to develop an informed and engaged public. The Effects of Past Growth What many developing areas The 2020 forecasts suggest a rate and pattern of growth markedly different experienced as explosive from what we experienced between 1970 and 1990. During those two growth in the 70's and 80's decades,the population of northeastern Illinois increased by only 4 percent, was fueled by a steady from 6.98 million to 7.26 million people. While overall growth was thus migration of people and jobs moderate, its impacts were substantial because of the way the growth was from the region's older communities. distributed. The population of the growing suburban areas increased by 24 percent or almost 1 million, while the City of Chicago and eighty-nine 2 suburban cities and villages lost a total of about 770 thousand people. The pattern of employment changed in a similar way. The region's overall employment growth of 21 percent, or about 660 thousand jobs, reflected a combination of job losses in the central city and mature suburbs and rapid job growth in some newer suburban areas. Suburban population and employment declines were particularly concentrated in south and west Cook County. These demographic changes were accompanied by substantial changes in the use of land. Between 1970 and 1990, while the region's population increased by only 4 percent and employment grew by 21 percent,the amount of land in urban uses increased by over 33 percent. Over 450 square miles of agricultural and vacant land were converted to residential and employment uses, streets, and public buildings. This high rate of land consumption reflected the generally larger lot sizes which have characterized residential, commercial, and industrial development and redevelopment throughout the region. It also reflected a high rate(20 percent) of household formation relative to population increase as household sizes declined. Still, the overall pattern was one of a few more people occupying a lot more land. What many developing areas experienced as explosive growth was thus ti- fueled by a steady migration of population and employment from the region's older communities. This migration was motivated by a number of factors,including land availability and cost,the desire for open surroundings and low densities,perceived issues of educational quality and public safety, and the attraction of existing suburban markets, labor forces, and employment. As people and jobs moved outward they took with them incomes, purchasing power, and tax dollars. In this process, many of the region's citizens and businesses experienced rising incomes and broadened residential, employment, recreational and market opportunities. However, this development pattern also had a number of unintended and undesirable consequences. Many workers in older communities found their jobs moving away from them into areas which they could not easily reach by public transportation and where housing which they could afford was not readily available. Communities which had lost population and jobs were still required to meet needs for public services,but with shrinking tax bases. At the same time,public finances in growing communities were stretched to provide infrastructure and services to new residents and employers. Increasing levels of traffic congestion were one pervasive symptom of this situation. There were also undesirable environmental impacts as 3 development consumed agricultural land, threatened wetlands and other sensitive areas, and aggravated flooding and water quality problems. Recent information suggests that this pattern of growth is continuing. Census Bureau estimates indicate that the region's population has increased by as much since 1990 as it had in the preceding twenty years. The City of Chicago and sixty-five communities, most of them in the inner ring of suburbs, have lost population since 1990. In most cases, the rates of population loss have slowed as declines in household size have leveled off. At the same time,the rates of residential and commercial redevelopment in some parts of Chicago have been substantial. The Challenge of Higher Growth The region must seek ways to The Commission believes that the higher growth rates forecast for the next preserve both the natural and two decades make the combination of disinvestment and rapid the built resources it already decentralization unsustainable for the region. Serving an increasingly has and to encourage new dispersed population while sustaining the social and economic fabric of growth to take more established communities will require substantial levels of public investment sustainable forms. at a time when the maintenance of existing investment is becoming more "\ difficult. The effects on air, land, and water quality implicit in this growth pattern are potentially severe. Both economic and environmental factors thus threaten the overall quality of life in northeastern Illinois. Failure to address traffic delays, jobs-housing mismatches, and the costs of disinvestment will pose risks to the region's economic competitiveness. While not unduly limiting the locational choices which households and businesses make in the marketplace, the region must seek ways to preserve both the natural and the built resources it already has and to encourage new growth to take more sustainable forms. The Regional Growth Strategy is intended to contribute to that effort. The new forecasts point toward a moderation of recent growth trends. The most significant fact about the forecasts is that they show every sector of the region - the city of Chicago, subareas of Cook County, and the five outer counties - growing in population, households, and employment. These changes will occur in the context of a general aging of the labor force, a growing school-age population, and substantial increases in the region's minority population. How these new people and jobs are distributed will depend in part on decisions as to how future demand for air service is met. The Commission 4 has endorsed alternative forecasts reflecting (1) continued dependence on improved existing airports and(2)the development of a new south suburban airport. The challenges of growth for the region as a whole will be similar under either airport scenario,though their occurrence in particular areas will vary. The findings and policies set out in this statement are thus intended to be applicable to either alternative. The forecasts suggests that we The highest rate of growth will continue to occur at the urban/rural fringe. can move toward a more Will County's population is forecast to increase by between 102 and 125 balanced distribution of percent, depending on whether or not a new south suburban airport is growth, with population and developed. Its employment will increase between 124 and 234 percent employment increases in all depending on the airport scenario implemented.The population of McHenry parts of the region. County will increase by more than 90 percent under either air service alternative,and jobs will increase between 35 percent(with the new airport) and 62 percent (with the existing facilities). Kane and Lake counties will also experience population growth in excess of 50 percent, and employment increases of the same magnitude. Meanwhile, Chicago's population will increase between 5 and 7 percent,and its employment will grow between 15 and 17 percent. The forecasts thus suggest a region moving toward a more balanced distribution of growth between older and newer communities, in contrast to the trend of recent decades. As was noted above,mid-decade Census estimates of population and NIPC's employment estimates indicate that overall growth consistent with the forecasts is occurring. The technical and consultative process by which the forecasts were developed was intended to assure that the forecasts for sectors of the region are also realistic. The computer model which was used is designed to emulate the working of the market as it responds to transportation accessibility and the relative attractiveness of various uses. Seventy percent of the region's municipalities provided NIPC staff with detailed information on their planning objectives and on anticipated future development. Participants in several region-wide workshops furnished guidance on desirable growth patterns and the feasibility of various growth management strategies. This multi-faceted approach increases our confidence that the achievement of the forecasts is feasible. In preparing the forecasts, NIPC examined the effect of additions to the regional highway and rail networks included in the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan. These were compared to dependence on only the existing and committed transportation system. With respect to employment, the planned transportation improvements would make a modest contribution 5 to moderating decentralization in the region between now and 2020. Current concentrations of employment such as the Lake-Cook Road and Woodfield areas would add new employment at a slightly higher rate than they would if only the existing surface transportation system were relied upon. The analysis suggests that the planned highway and commuter rail improvements would make it easier for employers to access their workers, suppliers, and markets from existing locations and would thus diminish the incentives to relocate further out in the region. With respect to residential growth, on the other hand, the planned transportation improvements seem likely to have a slight decentralizing effect. In areas now on the residential growing-edge of the region, population growth rates would be slightly higher with the added ground transportation than with only the existing network. In the already built-up portions of the region, the reverse would be true. These findings suggest that the addition of both highway and rail capacity serving the outer parts of the region will enable households to continue to move outward - the prevalent market pattern in the postwar era - while commuting to the job- rich regional core and middle-ring suburbs. If jobs continue to agglomerate in these existing areas, further residential decentralization after 2020 may be constrained. Policies for Growth Management Actions to accomplish the The Commission recognizes the necessity of positive public action to forecasts must be designed to achieve the balanced growth reflected in the forecasts. These actions must provide incentives for provide incentives for maintenance and reinforcement of the region's maintenance and established communities rather than attempting to restrict locational choices reinforcement of the region's expressed through the market. They must encourage two priority areas of established communities. development: (1)renewed growth and investment in those areas which have experienced population and/or employment losses in recent decades, combined with continued growth and investment in those built-up areas in which growth is leveling off and which could face future losses; and (2) cost-effective public investment and high standards of environmental protection in conjunction with new development or redevelopment. 6 Renewed growth and investment in disinvested areas and continuing investment in maturing areas It is in the region's best The outward movement of households and jobs has left in its wake interest to assure continued substantial abandoned or underused residential and industrial property and investment in its older civic infrastructure, and populations increasingly isolated from employment communities. and other opportunities. Local governments must maintain these human and physical resources on a declining tax base while the return on past public investment declines. These conditions impact not only community areas within Chicago but also a growing number of older suburban communities. Many of these do not have the downtown economic strength to offset the decline of their neighborhoods. Some areas of disinvestment also persist in otherwise stable or growing communities. It is not in the region's overall interest to perpetuate these conditions. Because the forecasts indicate the most dramatic reversal of trends in these areas,this may be the most difficult of the Growth Strategy's objectives to achieve. Other parts of the region whose recent high growth rates are moderating can still absorb substantial new population and employment growth on undeveloped or underdeveloped land. These areas,which encompass major parts of all six counties, represent substantial public and private investment \.f in transportation, other public services and community amenities, and employment opportunities. It is in the region's interest to maintain and enhance that investment. A continuation of past trends, however, is likely to lead toward eventual losses in population, employment, and tax base. The Regional Growth Strategy must include policy tools to support or encourage the following conditions. We recognize that certain of these tools do not fall within NIPC's traditional areas of interest or expertise. The Commission affirms the importance of these areas to achieving balanced, sustainable development in the region. * attainment of high levels of educational quality, public safety, and racial diversity * improved transportation between existing housing and job centers * reclamation and reuse of abandoned or contaminated property for employment and residential use * financial assistance for infrastructure to support redevelopment,infill and contiguous development * maintenance and improvement of the existing highway and public transportation system * a property tax system which supports balanced, sustainable development 7 The Commission will consider its appropriate role in preparing policy recommendations in these areas. It will also make its expertise and information resources available to other regional organizations developing policy recommendations in these areas and will consider endorsement of those recommendations as components of the Regional Growth Strategy. Cost-effective public investment and high standards of environmental protection in conjunction with new development or redevelopment New development must meet A substantial amount of the region's population and employment growth high standards of cost- will be accommodated by new development through the conversion of effectiveness and agricultural and vacant land in the outer counties. Two paramount environmental protection. considerations must govern that development. The first is that new growth should be oriented to existing communities in order to make use of their established physical, economic, and social infrastructure and to minimize uncoordinated or piecemeal extension of services. The second is that new growth should meet, at both the community and site levels, development standards which will(1)minimize adverse impacts on nearby communities and the natural environment and(2)make cost-effective use of infrastructure investments. Development should be avoided in areas where environmental resources cannot otherwise be protected. High standards of environmental protection should, of course, be applied as well in the stabilization or redevelopment of established communities. Policy actions will be necessary to accomplish,among others, the following objectives: * implementation of the Regional Greenways Plan * application of site design standards to achieve cost effective, environmentally friendly, and sustainable development * preservation of adequate open space in new development and redevelopment areas * protection and restoration of woodlands,wetlands and floodplains * effective stormwater management in all parts of the region * protection of rights-of-way for adopted transportation projects * intergovernmental cooperation in transportation project planning and implementation Partnership for Growth Management The region's future shape and quality will be determined by the decisions of hundreds of public agencies and hundreds of thousands of households and businesses. The Commission's approach in the Regional Growth Strategy 8 \ The Regional Growth Strategy project, as in all its work, is to identify and advocate means by which those will be developed in a independent actions can support and reinforce each other. The selection and collaborative process with development of the preferred policy tools will be done in a collaborative governmental,private sector, process with governmental, private sector, civic and other interests. The civic and other interests. intended product is an agreed package of recommendations benefitting and supported by all sectors of the region. The Commission will collaborate in this with a broadly representative advisory structure. At the center of this structure is an Areawide Advisory Committee of senior government professionals. They represent jurisdictions chosen to reflect the range of local governments' responsibilities and viewpoints in the six-county area. The committee's task is to work with the Commission's staff in identifying and analyzing policy tools, assessing their probable contribution to the goals of the Growth Strategy, and determining the steps needed to implement them. The advisory committee will be augmented by a larger circle of governmental, business, and civic advisors which will comment on major work products and recommendations as the project proceeds. Some of these individuals were selected by Commissioners as persons whose advice they would seek on growth management issues. Others represent diverse organizations with interests in issues of equity and sustainability. Finally,the Commission will proceed in partnership with other organizations whose interests and agendas are regional in scope. At no time in recent years have as many different organizations throughout the region been examining issues of regional growth through their own particular policy lenses. 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O ON. 0 0 co Q N e O O O _�... .w O 0 .ND Q V .�i r r 000 eq 1 e Z G� N O O •D M M eH N N y e W a l� Or ON N en en M V1 v C8 Q N :.n of• 3 °Z h 0 e, Z m c.a— H d O W a U ° p U i = O y ` a m o 0r N w % : Q 6a, p :: C m r.7 a 0 q . d : a C 24 ° OQ ma p .r e10 .4 V] g —1 NO v) Q�. a O 7 d a. 'J." W c en PI ? irVillage of Morton grove t Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee ' From: Charles S. Scheck, Director unity evelop , ent 0 Date: September 10, 1998 L czc/�—' Re: Meeting Announcement - September 16, 1998 The next meeting of the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday. September 16, 1998 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Trustees Chambers of the Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue The topics for discussion will be the "Preliminary Goals and Objectives" statement, which was distributed to you August 13, and the "Preliminary Community-Wide Plan" components, which are enclosed with this meeting announcement. I would appreciate it if you would review both sets of materials in preparation for the meeting. I will also remind you that on Wednesday, September 23 a meeting will be held with businesses and property owners in the Dempster Street Sub-area, and on Thursday, September 24 a meeting will be held with the residents and business owners in the Lincoln Avenue Sub-area. Both meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and be held in the Trustees Chambers in the Municipal Center. The letter of invitation attached to this memorandum will indicate the sub-area meeting you should make every effort to attend. If you have questions, please contact me immediately at (847)9654100, Extension 6296. CSS:dn Enclosures Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 i Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 TEJ Receded Paper. i'�-'� i ,�',,i Village of c�Vforton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 September 9, 1998 Dear Business/Property Owner: The Village of Morton Grove is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. As a part of the planning process, four (4) areas in the community were selected for more thorough review--the Dempster Street commercial corridor from Central Avenue to Lehigh Avenue is one of the areas . Dempster Street has been an important part of the Village since the opening of the Edens Expressway, however, increasing traffic, modified marketing practices, and the demand for larger commercial spaces by nationally recognized retailers has caused the commercial activities along Dempster to become less attractive. It is anticipated that the sub-area study to be conducted as a part of the comprehensive planning process will better define and address both the problems and the opportunities available along Dempster Street . A meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 23 , 1998 beginning at 7 : 00 p.m. in the Trustees Chambers of the Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue to review the overall planning process and to obtain input from the Dempster Street business community to assist the Village' s consultant team in focusing on issues determined to be critical to the continued development of Dempster Street . I hope that you can join us to participate in this initial step in the development of information which will provide the basis of the Dempster Street sub-area plan; this effort can result in recommendations which will assist both the business community and the Village . If you have any questions or comments, please contact either Charles Scheck, Director of Community Development (847-965-4100, ext . 6296) or me (847-965-8123) --I look forward to seeing you at the meeting on September 23 . Sincer , 4____...., . Terry Lis on Village Trustee Chairperson, Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee c : C. Scheck, Director, Community Development Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 a Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 lita Recycled Paper Pi tr � � Village of c�Vtorton grove ;s'� ,� g Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 September 10, 1998 Dear Resident/Business Owner: The Village of Morton Grove is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. As a part of the planning process, four (4) areas in the community were selected for more thorough review--the Lincoln Avenue corridor from Linder Avenue to Ferris Avenue is one of the areas . Lincoln Avenue has been an important part of the Village for over 100 years, however, the opening of the Edens Expressway with a resulting decrease in Lincoln Avenue traffic, modified marketing practices, and land use changes since the end of the Second World War has caused the commercial activities along Lincoln to virtually disappear. It is anticipated that the sub-area study to be conducted as a part of the comprehensive planning process will better define and address both the problems and the opportunities available along Lincoln Avenue. A meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24 , 1998 beginning at 7 : 00 p.m. `. in the Trustees Chambers of the Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue to review the overall planning process and to obtain information which can assist the Village' s consultant team in focusing on issues determined to be critical to the future development of the Lincoln Avenue corridor. I hope that you can join us to participate in this initial step in the development of the Lincoln Avenue sub-area plan; this effort is expected to result in recommendations which can support both the residents and businesses along Lincoln Avenue . If you have any questions or comments, please contact either Charles Scheck, Director of Community Development (847-965-4100 , ext . 6296) or me (847-965-8123) --I look forward to seeing you at the meeting on September 24 . Sincer y,, : / ;� TerryLii ton Village Trustee Chairperson, Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee c : C. Scheck, Director, Community Development Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 A Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 - Fax: (847) 965-4162 IMO Recycled Paper TPAP TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development Management&Finance • Urban Revitalisation Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne, TPAP Feroz Nathani, McDonough Associates Inc. Date: September 8, 1998 Subject Preliminary Community-Wide Plan This report presents the preliminary version of the Community-Wide Plan for Morton Grove, prepared as a part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Community-Wide Plan is intended to provide generalized guidelines for future improvement and development within the Village over the next 10 to 15 year period. This preliminary version of the Plan is based on all previous work activi- ties undertaken thus far in the planning program, including the recently completed Vision Statement, the Goals and Objectives, and the Com- munity Survey. The report includes a brief introductory text, together with six map pages which highlight preliminary recommendations for the following: • Residential Areas • Commercial Areas • Industrial Areas • Community Facilities • Transportation • Utilities We emphasize that the recommendations included in this report are pre- liminary and will be subject to modification and refinement as the planning process continues during the next few months. In particular, this report will be supplemented by a more detailed analysis of the four"target ar- eas," to be undertaken in the next step of the planning program. We will discuss the preliminary Community-Wide Plan, as well as other recently submitted materials, at our September 16 meeting with the Proj- 222 South Riverside Plaza ect Advisory Committee. Suite 1616 Chicago.Illinois 60606 1312)382-2100 Fax 1312)382-2128 density housing should continue to be limited to a few locations around the periphery of the Village. Commercial uses should be located primarily along Dempster Street, Waukegan Road and, to a lesser extent, Lincoln Avenue and Golf Road. Existing commercial areas should be substantially improved and upgraded, and new investment and development should be aggressively promoted. Improvements should be made to existing buildings, parking lots and the public rights-of-way. Several sites should be promoted for commercial development or redevelopment. Portions of the Village's commercial areas should also assume more of a "mixed- use" character in the future, with housing, public and institutional uses intermixed with commercial activities. Industrial uses should be limited to the area south of Lincoln Avenue and east of Austin, and to currently committed areas along Waukegan Road. Marginal industrial properties along the railroad north of Main Street should be removed to allow for new mixed-use residential and commercial development. Transportation Component Morton Grove's network of streets, highways and transit facilities should be maintained and expanded. While the roadway system is essentially in place, operational improvements should be undertaken as required to meet the needs of future development and redevelopment. The safe and convenient use of transportation corridors by pedestrians, cyclists, public transit vehicles and private vehicles should be emphasized. Traffic flow and traffic safety should be improved along Strategic Regional Arterials and other routes without disrupting or adversely impacting adjacent land development. Landscaping and other improvements should be undertaken to enhance the appearance of major roadways. New bike routes and pedestrian facilities should be developed and public transportation service improved. Community Facilities Component The Village should continue to offer its residents and businesses top quality community facilities and services. The local parks and recreation system should be enhanced as an important community asset. Existing park facilities should be improved and upgraded as required. Opportunities to acquire small park sites and set aside park land as a part of new development projects, particularly in portions of the community that are currently under served, should be explored. Additional cooperative agreements should be established between the Park District, the school districts and other organizations to increase the recreational opportunities available to local residents. The Village should cooperate with public and private schools to ensure that high- quality educational services continue to be available within the Village. Existing school sites and buildings should be improved and upgraded as required. The Preliminary Community-Wide Plan Page 2 • Preliminary Community-Wide Plan Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update The Community-Wide Plan will provide an overall framework for improvement and development within Morton Grove over the next 10 to 15 year period. It will establish long-range policies for key aspects of the Village, consistent with the recently prepared "vision statement" and community goals and objectives. The Plan will strive to maintain and enhance the unique and distinguishing features of the community, improve and upgrade areas that are beginning to decline, and promote compatible new development and redevelopment in selected locations. INTRODUCTION to the PRELIMINARY PLAN The Community-Wide Plan will consist of three components: 1) land-use, 2) transportation, and 3) community facilities. Preliminary plan recommendations for each component are briefly highlighted below. More detailed policies and recommendations are presented on the accompanying map pages. Additional information on existing conditions, issues and concerns related to land use, transportation and community facilities is included in the work papers previously submitted to the Project Advisory Committee. It should be emphasized that the Community-Wide Plan recommendations presented in this report are preliminary and will be subject to refinement and modification as the planning process continues during the next few months. In particular, the Community-Wide Plan will be supplemented by the more detailed review and investigation of four designated "target areas"to be undertaken in the next phase of the planning program. The "target areas" include: a) Dempster Street, b) Waukegan Road south of Dempster, c) the Lincoln Avenue/Ferris Avenue corridor, and d) the railroad corridor between Main Street and Dempster. The results of this work will undoubtedly lead to changes and refinements to the Community-Wide Plan. Land Use Component The Community-Wide Plan should provide a guide for future land-use and development within the Village. It should identify which lands are to be devoted to residential, commercial, industrial and public uses. It should also describe how various land use areas are to be related and interconnected, and highlight the types of projects and improvements to be undertaken within each area. Since Morton Grove is primarily a "built-up" community with very little vacant land remaining, the Plan should build upon the existing land use structure and strive to reinforce and strengthen the strong existing residential character of the community. Low-density residential development should continue to predominate, and the distinctive qualities and characteristics of individual neighborhoods should be enhanced. Rehabilitation and environmental improvements should be undertaken. Lincoln Avenue and Ferris Avenue should be upgraded as mixed-use corridors, providing sites for new medium-density housing construction. High- Preliminary Community-Wide Plan Page 1 Village should assume a leadership role in striving to overcome any divisive effects of multiple public school districts. Other community facilities, including the library, fire and police stations, the senior citizen center and public works facilities, should be improved and enhanced, and should continue to be important assets of the community. The Village Hall should either be remodeled and expanded or a new facility constructed. The provision of new community facilities designed to help attract new families should be explored. NEXT STEPS The immediate next step in the planning process will be the preparation of more specific recommendations for improvement and development of the four designated "target areas." Following completion of the "target area" plans, we will prepare a revised, full-color version of the Community-Wide Plan for review by the Project Advisory Committee. The revised version of the Community-Wide Plan will incorporate the comments and suggestions received from the Committee at our September 16 meeting. Preliminary Community-Wide Plan Page 3 Residential Areas Golf Road 7 ";:�:: � F _J LU 11 Dempster Stleal Neighborhood Structure: Morton Grove is primarily a residential community, and its neighborhoods ane among its most important assets. The Village is comprised of several distinct neighborhood areas, each with somewhat different physical characteristics such as street configuration, landscaping, lot sizes and housing construction. Much of the Village's image and identity is due to the unique character of its neighborhoods, and these distinguishing features should be preserved and enhanced. Improvement Guidelines: Several principles should with- in Morton Grove. Neighborhoods should beself-contained areas designed primarily for residential use. Th rough -traffic the neighborhood, with a limited number of collector streets penetrating it. Each shop- ping and services, accessible oypedestrians and bicycles aswell as vehicles. Ideally, an elementary school should beeosi|yaoessi- ble to each neighborhood, as well as park Golf Road TT _J [J _ LJF i0 01��---- Residential Area Projects &onprovenents: Pw ,served an using rehabilitation, public facility and infrastructure improve proiected, He' LincolnAvenue Ulf ments should be undertaken as required. [�] Sinqle-Familv Residential Neighborhoods should be pre d Mixed-Residential family in character, the older z��z�/ g aummcm�omm�omn���tw*mm� and mm*�m�oou�� F� Medium-Density []/�����y� ment existing neighborhoods and provide alternative housing choices for ��������'������b�����������������=��"'e | |---- DIM - a few locations on the periphery of the community. Small-scale expansion of -- -------- 11 existing high-density areas along east Lincoln and south Waukegan be considered, which could be suitable locations for senior-citizen housing, These Mixed-Use Areas should cw designated in order to give the Village with maximum flexibility and control over future housing and mixed-use development: a) the Lawnware property, b) the area north m Lincoln Avenue and west � Ferris ^�"�'�w��e=���m w*"�n�n�d°�m�m°r"="=sm"�u T TDuuUQuu ] in more detai�=°"p*�mr�m�pmmenm"m" process. These several m which include residential uses, will m"m�° Mulford and playground facilities. Safe pedestrian walkway systems should connect homes with schools and neighborhood tod|ities. Where possible, townhouses and apart- ments shou|dbe|ocatedontheedgeof residential neighborhoods and near other major traffic generators. /womzn Grove should maintain ad*erse housing stock which will accommodate a diverse population. Even though single- family homesshou|dcontinueuzpredmni' note'|imitednmmmu|ti4ami|ymgdenua| development should also beencouraged, particularly o n roccu ied development. New senior-citizen housing and housing designed and priced to attract new families to the community should be promoted. All new residential development should be characterized by high-quality design and construction, and should be compatible with the scale and character of nearby existing homes. Single-Family Neighborhoods: Existing neighborhoods should bestrength- ened through a range of community facility and infrastructure improvements, mcmu|nQ expanded park and recreational facilities, additional street lighting, and improved water and sewer service. Housing rehabili- tation and code enforcement activities should continue to be undertaken. n|gonc homes, tree-lined streets and othermstm- guishing neighborhood characteristics should be protected. Transportation projects should be undertaken to reduce through-traffic within the neighborhoods. The Village should maintain a neighborhood atmosphere in which all residents feel safe and secure. The boundaries between neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas should be clearly defined' and the adjoining areas should be extensively screened and buffered. Since Morton Grove's neighborhoods are essentially 'built-out,' little new single- family development is anticipated, except where existing homes or other uses are replaced with new single-family construc- tion. In addi|ion' the Village might explore new zoning provisions that would permit development of "substandard" vacant lots. Multi-Family Residential Areas: Medium-density multi-family residential development reflecting densities between TO and 24 units per acre, should be located along important streets and near major activity areas. Medium-density housing might include attached single-family homes' townhouses' cluster hooses and small apartments and condominiums. New medium-density housing should be focused along Lincoln Avenue and along Ferris Avenue north of Lincoln. Several sites along these corridors are highlighted in the Plan for residential redevelopment. New medium-density development, particularly along Lincoln Avenue, should be carefully monitored to ensure compati- bility withad]acentsingle-fami|yareas'and to help unite the neighborhoods urthe north and south. Landscaping, lighting and stmetscnpp improvements should be under- taken along Lincoln to improve the charac- terandappeananceofthestmet,andhe|p create a comfortable and pleasant living environment. Prepared by: rmuz Pe/grew, Allen ifpuyne mc mcoonout-ih A/aouutecmc September, 1998 C Alft ummercial Areas Existing Commercial Morton Grove does not have a^downuown~ or 'central business district.' Existing retail, service and office uses are located primarily along Dempster Street, Waukegan Road and, toa lesser extent, Lincoln Avenue and Golf Road. These commercial corridors contain a diverse mix of business- es that serve adjacent neighborhoods, auto traffic that passes through the community, and the surrounding region. Golf Road Lyons Haffman In Improvement Guidelines: Each of Morton Grove's existing commer- cial and upgraded in the future. Viable existing stores and businesses should be improved and enhanced. New commercial uses, particularly retail andconven|enoe commercial facilities, should be aggressive- ly promoted. Alternative land uses, possibly including new housing, public and institu- tional facilities, should also be considered to complement and reinforce selected commercial areas. Commercial Area Projects &mprommnents/ E= The Dempster Street and Goff Road Corridors should provide sites for a range of retail, convenience and auto-oriented commercial activities, The redevelopment and replacement of older, obsolete commercial properties should be promoted, Alternative uses, including housing and institutional facilities, should be considered in certain blocks along Dempster. E=n= Waukegan Road Corridor should continue mfunction as°high way retail and service area, It should provide sites for uses that are regionally- oriented and uses related to vehicular traffic. The recently completed plans for Waukegan Poad north of Dempster Street should be implemented. RIM Neighborhood Commercial Development, including small retaii and service businesses. should be located in selected blocks along Lincoln Avenue and in several other locations. Marginal commercial properties along Lincoln should be redeveloped. New commercial development should be considered as =,e^of the three Mixed-Use Special Development Areas. One = these areas might become Morton Grove's new "village o°"te,' v the Kraft parking lot becomes available for redevelopment, v should m" the site "/new commercial o, mixed-use development. meoe Target Areas, all =/ which contain commercial uses, will be investi- gated m=medetaxo°=p°^",m°"e*"tepmm°pm"ninwnmcem. Carol crin S-1 Fark Lncm Avenue \` l | Monroe ) � \ �FKeeney /cftrren: � � New commercial development should beofa size and scale compatible with the established character of Morton Grove. New commercial construction should be limited to two or three stories. Commercial development should becharacto|zedby the highest possible standards of design and construction. Since commercial areas are located along important traffic routes, access to commercial properties should be carefully controlled to minimize conflicts with through traffic movements. The consolida- tion of access drives for adjacent properties should beencouraged. Adequate off-street parking and loading facilities should be provided within all commercial areas. The consolidation of perking and loading facilities for two or more businesses should beencouraged. Parking lots and service areas should be attractively screened and landscaped, particularly along major streets. Most on- street porkingshou|d also be maintained. The image and appearance of commer- cial areosshou|dbeupgradeu.prcVects should be undertaken to improve the appearance o/ the public nghts'of+way within commercial areas' including |and- scapmg, lighting, s|gnage, sidewalks, cross- walks and pedestrian amenities. Enhance- ments *o private properties should include fal;ade, parking lot and s|gnagc|mprove- mencs. The possibility of relocating overhead utility lines should be explored. ideally, these should either be placed underground or relocated along the alley at the mar of commercial properties. Commercial areas should not adversely impact adjacent residential neighborhoods. nnn boundaries should be established for the commercial areas. Screening and buffering should be promoted, including landscaping and decorative fencing. Commercial traffic and parking should not spill over into the neighborhoods. Noise' safety and grounds maintenance should also 6e carefully monitored within commer- cial areas. commercial properties should be promoted. Incompatible single-family homes located along Dempster east of Waukegan Road should be removed to allow for more compatible new development. The next phase m the planning process will assess more specific alternatives kx upgrading and redeveloping the Dempster Street corridor, including improvement to the store mix, parking, pedestrian ameni- ues and the appearance orstorefronts and the public right-ohway. Waukegan Road. The Waukegan Road corridor should continue to function primar- ily as a commercial service area. It should provide sites for uses that are regionally- oriented and uses related to vehicular traf- fic. Several sites along this corridor are recommended for redevelopment. madd|- uon'severa|vacantandunderuuxzodsues along Waukegan Road south of Dempster Street are recommended for new commer- cial andresidenda|deve|opment. The recently completed plans for Waukegan Road north of Dempster Street should be implemented. Major recommen- dations include improvement ofexisting buildings, redevelopment of marginal pmp- erties' traffic and parking improvements, and new streetscapetreatment. The next phase in the planning rocess will assess more specific alternatives for improvement of Waukegan Road south of Dempster Street. Lincoln Avenue. The Lincoln Avenue coni- dor' which is the oldest commercial area in Morton Grove' contains mix ofretail, service, office, institutional and residential uses. u has been the site of several new residential developments in recent years. However, other obsolete buildings, margin- al uses and vacant pro mes are scattered along the corridor which should be promot- ed for redevelopment. Even though the overall commercial role of Lincoln Avenue will bede-emphasized' certain locations should be maintained for neigh horhood-oriented commercial uses. \n addition, limited new neighborhood commercia| deve|opmentshou|d beconsid- ered either along Ferris Avenue or the Lavvnvvareproperty' if these areas are rede- veloped. The next phase in the planning process will assess more specific alternatives for improving and enhancing the Lincoln Avenue corridor. Prepared by: Mulford rmlla' peuiareviv, Axen a.' Payne,, mc /wuoonou�x Associates, m(. Village September, 1998 ° �� � enstve an Eot"reh P1 Lodate �����'�� It dustrial Areas The Community-Wide Plan should promote continued improvement and intens�ication of Morton Grove's existing industrial areas. Since little vacant land remains, the Villoge'sfocus should be on enhancing the image and character of existing industrial districts and oil promoting the replacement of older industrial properties with clean and compatible new industrial and business uses. Existing Industrial Morton Grove has o relatively small but strong industrial base. Most existing industrial development is located south of Lincoln Avenue and west of Austin Avenue. Major industrial uses within this area include ITT Bell and Gossett, 3[om' uavvnvvae and John Crane. Other prominent industrial uses include Revell and Avon, both of which are located along Waukegan Road. Most industrial land m developed and only a few small, scattered vacant parcels remain. In recent years, some older industrial properties havebeenn*p|aced with new industry, as exemplified bythe North Grove Corporate Park. While most industrial properties aresoundandwd| maintained, there are a few marginal and deteriorated properties near the intersection of Lincoln and Lehigh Avenue. Improvement Guidelines: uis recommended that industrial uses within Morton Grove be limited to the area south of Lincoln Avenue, and urthe currently committed parcels et the northern and southern ends of Waukegan Road. The southern industrial district should continue to upgraded and enhanced ' including the retention and "retooling" of viable existing businesses and industries, "infiU" development on remaining cant lands, and the replacement ofolder, marginal industrial facilities. The industrial district should provide sites for o wide range of industrial and business uses, including manufacturing, assembly, distribution, warehousing, office and research and development facilities. Industrial properties should bedesigned and developed so that offices, showrooms and similar uses occupy high-visibility locations around the periphery ofthe industrial district and along major streets. Warehousing and storage facilities should he located within the interior pou|ons of the district. New developments which consolidate office, warehouse and parking facilities for multiple industrial and business operations should be encouraged. Safe and convenient access should be provided to industrial properties for trucks, autos and public transportation. Major roadways serving the industrial areas should be attractively landscaped and visually distinctive. The entrances tothe industrial areas should be des|grated by attractive "gatmmay" features, possibly including special signage, landscaping and accent lighting. Retention ponds, ona|| sculptural features, and other design features might also be used uz enhance the appearance of industrial sites and areas. While the industrial areas should continue to be oriented primarily ur vehicular traffic, the needs of pedestrians and cyclists should also be considered. All streets within industrial areas should have sidewa|ks. New industrial construction should he compatible with the surrounding building context. Architectural treatments and landscaping should be promoted to add visual interest to industrial buildings located along major streets or on other highly visible sites. Attractive landscaping should be encouraged in front setbacks. Where possible, loading and service areas should be located behind buildings; ata minimum, they should bepositioned away from front entrances and major streets. The use of decorative metal fencing and landscaping should be promoted around the perimeter of industrial sites. Similar treatments should also be used toscreen parking lots, loading and service areas, and outdoor storage yards. The use ofchain link fencing should be discouraged, except in areas that are not visible to the public. Screening and buffering should also be provided between industrial areas and nearby land uses. The periphery of industrial areas should beextensively landscaped, particularly where industrial areas border residential properties. Uniform standards should bealso enforced to protect adjacent properties and surrounding land uses from industrial noise, dust, odor, air pollution and water pollution. Industrial Redevelopment Area: u|s recommended that the marginal industrial properties north of Main Street and west of the railroad beacquired, cleared and made available for more appropriate mixed-use residential and commercial development. Industrial properties north of Lincoln Avenue and east of the railroad should also be removed to allow for new mixed-use development in the future, The next phase in the planning process will assess more specific alternatives for redevelopment of the older industrial properties along the rail corridor from Main Street north to Dempster Street. prevareaay: rmuz Pettigrew, Allen ePayne, Inc. /wcoonnu���/anuo�czmc September, 1998 �� of Morton Grove, Illinois 0 cbmmunity FaCl 1Xr3e.'1,1,,, Improvement Guidelines in general, all community facilities should oewe|ema|ntaine4and repairs should be undertaken as required. |f facilities become inadequate or obsolete, they should be promptly updated or replaced. |fexisting public buildings are closed, they should he reused for new activities which are ofbene^ fit to the community. The Village should be attuned tothe changing needs and requirements oflocal residents and businesses, and new facilities and services should be provided when needed. Priority should be given /ofacilities iEl which can help attract new families and businesses to the community. The Village should continue to promote cooperation and interaction among the various agen- cies ando bati which provide facili- ties and services to the community, includ- ing the school districts, neighboring communities, Cook County and others. x small new "village center" should be emab|ished—perhaps near Lincoln/Ferris or near oempsternwoukegan--thatcould help Unite various neighborhoods and bea source of pride for local residents. Community facilities should beanimpor- tant component of this new "village center' A melzer School B - «yneselem=tary School C Goff Middle School D Parksmra*=x E Edison School F Molloy Education Center G ^mmm Community Center Elementary School * St. Martha Elementary School / Jerusalem Lutheran nm"m J' Fire Station *^ K Fire Station m5 L^^llav uaumofice Station M Public Works Complex N Public Library 0 American Legion Hall P Pumping Station Q Northwest Water omnmi"v= R Post office S oom=,te,=^station m order tomaintain Morton Grove's tradi- tion asagrong residential community, the Village should continue uo upgrade and enhance the local parks and recreation system. Existing park fad|iU hou|d used efficiently and effectively. The shortage of local parkland should be partially offset by intensifying the use of existing park sites. New facilities should be developed on existing sites, and program offerings should be expanded. The recreational potential of existing open spaces, such as the Common- wealth Edison easement, should be investi- gated. Additional cooperative agreements should be established between the Park District, the school districts and other organizations to increase the recreational opportunities available to local residents. The Village and Park District should strive to acquire small park sites in portions of the community that are currently under served. New park land might also beset aside asa part of future redevelopment projects. According to the park District's }gso Five-Year Capital Projects Plan, major issues to be addressed in the near future include renovation of Oriole Pool, continued reno- vation of Prairie View Community Center, and development of the newly acquired Jacob's Park. Ongoing Park District projects include tree replacement, pool filtration repairs and vehicle and equipment replace- ment programs. Public & Private Schools Other Community Facilities /ire Department The Department operates two fire stations, each ofwhich is in good condition and |s well located to serve the community. |f future development within the Village required additional companies or apparatus, eachoftheexistingstaUons could conceivably be upgraded and/or expanded. Village Hall. The Morton Grove Village Ho||. located in the former Grove School build- ing, houses administrative offices, the Police Department and senior citizen hadU' ues.Theex|sungbuUdmg,vvhichvvas constructed asa school inl8Q7and remodeled for Village Hall use mlg7A'has become inadequate to serve Village needs. An architectural firm is now exploring options for either renovating and expand- ing the current facility, or constructing a new Village Hall elsewhere in the commun- ity. If a new Village Hall is constructed, it should be located within the new "village center." Police Department All police operations are conducted out of the Police Station, which is located on the Village Hall site. xsnoted above, Village Hall has become inadequate to serve the full range of Village needs, and improvement alternatives are now being explored. Public Works Department All operations are conducted at the Public Works site on Nagle Avenue south ofOakton Street. This site, which encompasses 4.3eacres, contains administrative offices' a mainte- nance garage, an equipment storage garage' a salt storage dome, and materials storage and fueling equipment. In general, the Department would like onadditional storage area to accommodate the installa- tion of additional storage bins. Public Library. The Library isanimportant focal point along the Lincoln Avenue coni- dor.The Library building was constructed in 1gS2, with several remode|ings and addi- tions. While the building isstructurally sound, it does require upgrading and remodeling. A consultant is currently work- ing m/KU the Library uz determine mnnz specifically what site or building improve- ments will ho needed in the future. A number of Village residents have expressed the desire for either an expand- ed library building or small new branch library on the west side of the community. Prepared by: rmm'ngugvew, Allen a Payne, Inc /wcoonoughAsmdolecmc September, 1998 ° ���� �����-��� tve,_ .1an 10d4te �mmm���� w�� Morton Grove, ~ �� m�mwmmois McDonough Associates Inc. MEMORANDUM TO: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove. Illinois FROM: John P. O'Neill DATE: September 9, 1998 SUBJECT: Transportation and Utility Analysis This report summarizes the consultant team's recommendations for the transportation and public utility systems of the Morton Grove community, undertaken as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The report is based on a review of previous plans and studies and interviews with Village staff. Key issues and concerns associated with the transportation system and public utility system are summarized with recommendations and strategies to address them. These recommendations are based on general overviews of these systems and more detailed analyses and recommendations will be required as the emphasis of the Comprehensive Plan Update shifts to the sub-area studies. The report includes the following two text sections: 1. Transportation System 2. Public Utility System This report is submitted as a supplement to the Community-Wide Plan report prepared by Trkla, Pettigrew. Allen & Payne. Inc. PUBLIC UTILITY SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS The Village of Morton Grove provides for the following public utilities: municipal water supply. street lighting, storm water collection and sanitary sewer service. Following is a description of the concerns identified with each system along with recommended solutions and strategies for dealing with these issues. STORM AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM The primary flooding problems in the Village have occurred in the area north of Main Street and east of the Chicago River. This section of the Village is served by a combined storm and sanitary sewer system. Heavy storm events cause surcharges in the system which cause basement flooding. Storm sewers have been constructed in Capulina Street. Lake Street and Davis Street. These sewers are intended to separate the storm and sanitary systems to avoid the surcharges and basement flooding during storm events. It is recommended that these sewers be extended and new storm sewer laterals constructed in order to complete the separation of the systems south of Church street. A sewer in Church Street/ Beckwith Road has separated the system on Church Street, however this sewer is operating at or near capacity. Separation of the systems north of Church Street should be accomplished via a new storm sewer constructed in Emerson Lane with laterals to connect street drainage north of Church Street and along Capri Lane. The remainder of the Village is served by separate storm and sanitary sewers. Localized flooding has occurred near the Dempster Street/Olcott Avenue and Suffield Street / Osceola Avenue intersections. New inlets along with larger laterals should be constructed in Olcott and Osceola to control the flooding of these intersections. A long term recommendation for the area would be an upsizing of the Greenwood Avenue / Shermer Road/ Dempster Street sewer, which is the outfall location for the Olcott and Osceola laterals. Other localized issues can be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine the proper course of action. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Recent improvements to the water distribution system have resulted in the alleviation of the majority of the water pressure problems at the outermost limits of the distribution system. The primary issue facing the Village with respect to the water distribution system is the age of certain portions. This issue can be addressed through an annual system analysis to determine locations of leaks and breaks in order to prioritize required improvements. Proposed improvements in Beckwith Road (Washington to Oriole and Waukegan to Narragansett). Waukegan Road (Dempster to Beckwith), Lake Street (Austin to Parkview School) and Central Avenue (Main to the Edens) are examples of projects prioritized using a similar method. Where possible water system upgrades should be incorporated into roadway improvement projects and redevelopment projects. This would potentially help to offset some of the costs associated with these water distribution system improvements. STREET LIGHTING The lighting system in the Village is generally inadequate. Local street lighting exists on a small percentage of the streets in the Village. Adequate lighting on these streets contributes to traffic safety and crime prevention. With these factors in mind it is recommended that the Village complete installation of appropriate roadway lighting on all Village streets. The Village has instituted a petition system by which local lighting projects are prioritized and installed. This petition system has helped to provide the local lighting where it currently exists, however, alternate funding sources such as Federal STP or Enhancement funding, need to be pursued in order to bring the Village wide street lighting system to reality within the horizon of this study. These funding sources are administered by the Northwest Municipal Conference. As noted in the water distribution system discussion, lighting improvements should be included in any roadway and development projects where practical. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS The Village of Morton Grove is served by an extensive transportation system. Some areas of concern have been identified with respect to this system. Recommendations for dealing with these roadway and transit system issues are discussed in greater detail below. These recommendations are intended to allow Morton Grove to provide a transportation system that will meet the needs of present and future development. STRATEGIC REGIONAL ARTERIAL The Strategic Regional Arterial (SRA) system in Morton Grove consists of Golf Road west of Waukegan Road, Dempster Street, Waukegan Road and Caldwell Avenue south of Waukegan Road. These roadways are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and as such any recommended improvements are subject to IDOT review and approval. While having no direct hand in proposed improvements, the Village of Morton Grove should actively lobby to protect Village interests in these corridors. This will help to ensure that the Village has maximum flexibility in making improvements that will attract and keep desired developments. Specific recommendations for the Dempster Street and Waukegan Road corridors will be discussed in the next phase of the comprehensive plan. ARTERIALS The arterial network in the Village is also partially under the jurisdiction of IDOT. Oakton Street and Golf Road east of Waukegan Road are IDOT roadways. Shermer Road and Harlem Avenue are Village owned arterial streets and Gross Point Road is in the process of being negotiated for a transfer to the Village from IDOT. The arterial system carries the highest volumes of local traffic, thus any improvements must maintain traffic capacity along with the access to local businesses that are provided. Improvements on Shermer Road and Harlem Avenue can be accomplished through local sponsorship and Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds. This allows the Village control over the improvements to be sure that they fit the needs of proposed development in these corridors. Oakton Street. while an IDOT roadway. is maintained by the Villages of Morton Grove and Niles. This arrangement also lends itself to a potential jurisdictional transfer of ownership. While such a transfer would allow the Village to assume more control over the transportation factors that influence development in this corridor. it would create a heavy maintenance burden on the Village and therefore is not recommended. Golf Road is a marked IDOT highway and thus not eligible for a jurisdictional transfer. COLLECTORS I LOCAL STREETS The collector and local street system is made up of Village controlled and maintained roadways. As these roadways provide the majority of local property access it is important that the condition of these facilities is maintained at a reasonable level. With these factors in mind, a pavement rating and condition survey should be implemented. The survey should take into account several pavement condition factors such as transverse and longitudinal cracking, alligator cracking. curb and gutter problems and failure of sidewalks among others. This survey will allow the Village to determine those local streets most in need of repair and the types of repair work that will be required ( i.e. overlay or reconstruct). Funding exists through the use of Local Agency Pavement Preservation (LAPP) Grants. These Federal grants are available to local agencies for use in maintaining their street systems through the Northwest Municipal Conference. Other more specific recommendations for the Lincoln Avenue corridor will be discussed in the next phase. TRANSIT SYSTEM COMMMUTER RAIL The commuter rail line serving Morton Grove is the Milwaukee District -North line operated by METRA. This line provides service between the commuter station at Lehigh and Lincoln Avenues and Union Station in Chicago. The schedule provides good service to the Village and no schedule or service alterations are required. More specific recommendations for the area around the commuter station will be discussed in the next phase. BUS ROUTES Suburban bus service is provided by PACE. The current service is generally adequate, however a route to connect the Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue routes along Lehigh Avenue could enhance service to the commuter rail station with a schedule coordinated to the arrival and departure times of the trains. TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development Management&Finance • Urban Revitalization Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne, TPAP Feroz Nathani, McDonough Associates, Inc. Date: August 12, 1998 Subject: Preliminary Versions of the "Vision Statement" and "Goals and Objectives" Attached are two separate but related memo reports prepared by our Consultant Team as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update for the Village of Morton Grove. The reports are: — Preliminary Vision Statement — Preliminary Goals and Objectives We will be discussing these two reports, together with other mate- rials, at our next meeting with the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, scheduled for September 16, 1998. However, if you or any Committee member have comments or suggestions prior to that meeting, please do not hesitate to contact either of us, or Chuck Scheck at the Village's Department of Com- munity Development. 222 South Riverside Plaza Suite]616 Chicago. Illinois 60606 13121382-2100 Fax 1312 r 382-2128 Preliminary Vision Statement Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update The purpose of the Vision Statement is to describe "an ideal form and function" for the Morton Grove community in the Year 2008. The Vision Statement will provide overall focus and direction for the new Comprehensive Plan. The preliminary Vision Statement has been prepared by the Consultant Team, based primarily on the Visioning Workshop which was conducted at the Senior Citizen Center in the Flickinger Municipal Center, on June 30, 1998. However, the Vision Statement also takes into consideration the results of the community survey, the key person inter- views, various meetings and discussions with Village officials and staff, and the analy- ses and investigations undertaken by the Consultant Team. Participants in the Visioning Workshop: Workshop participants included Morton Grove elected officials, appointed officials, staff, and members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. Dan Scanlon,Village President Joe Brunner, Chairman, Ronee Brenner,Village Trustee Community Relations Commission Larry Schulte,Village Trustee Dolores Grazian, Joe Moll,Village Trustee Police and Fire Commission Dave Hirsch, Chairman, Comprehensive Plan Advisory Appearance Commission Committee: Terry Liston, Chairperson Lee Tamraz, Chairman, Traffic Safety Commission Moti Agarwal Joe Rakosky, Marty Blonder Environmental Health Board Lester Brownstein Betty Fergus, Eileen M. Coursey Morton Grove Park District Susan Durr Gary Balling,Administrative Tony Garippo Manager, Morton Grove Park District John Gattoma Paul Hanson Larry N.AM,Village Administrator Ron Henrici Chuck Scheck, Director, Community Development Tom Madridejos Bonnie Jacobson, Planner Louis Masciopinto Barbara+Iiemiec Tami Carillo, Planning Intern Jack O'Brien Gabe Berrafato, Corporation Counsel Steve Rigney Joe Weiss Small Group Work Sessions: A compilation of the brief written statements prepared by each of the five small "work groups" at the Visioning Workshop is included as an attachment to this report. Preliminary Vision Statement Page 1 Vision Statement N THE YEAR 2008, the Village of Morton Grove is a safe, attrac- tive and stable community offering a living, working and leisure time en- vironment very different from neighboring communities. The Village is characterized by attractive and well-maintained residential neighbor- hoods, active and viable commercial and business districts, quality parks and schools, and responsive public facilities and services. It is home to a culturally and ethnically diverse population, and is desirable to young families and senior citizens alike. IN THE YEAR 2008: Morton Grove continues to be primarily a residential community. It is characterized by a series of attractive and desirable residential neighborhoods offering a combination of quality and affordability that is unique among the North Shore communities. Morton Grove has a diverse and well-maintained housing stock consisting primarily of single-family homes, but also including compatible and appropriately located townhouses, condominiums and apartments. \... Housing opportunities for senior citizens and young families have in- creased significantly during the past 10 years. Commercial areas are active and economically viable, offering a wide range of goods and services to local residents and the surrounding region. Substantial public improvements and new private developments have occurred within each of the Village's commercial areas during the past 10 years, which have significantly enhanced the Village's tax base. 4 A new "village center" has been created which contains an excit- \j� (7- ing mix of public, commercial and residential uses, and establishes a Jnew central focal point for the Village. `.-/ Morton Grove's industrial areas, which have benefited from the Village's superb location and good accessibility, are strong and viable. During the past 10 years, many older industrial properties have either been upgraded and modernized or replaced with contemporary busi- ness development. Preliminary Vision Statement Page 2 Major redevelopment has taken place along the railroad corridor between Main Street and Dempster Street, and along Ferris Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Dempster. Older, marginal properties have been replaced with a mix of new residential, commercial and public uses, creating a major new activity area near the historic heart of the community. Morton Grove continues to benefit from a superb regional loca- tion, and is easily accessible via the interstate highway system, arterial streets and public transportation. During the past 10 years, traffic opera- tional conditions have been improved along the strategic regional arterial (SRA) routes and local streets. The air quality is improved as a benefit from reduced congestion. The commuter rail station has become a ma- jor activity center serving not only the Village but also neighboring com- munities. In addition, the Village is safe and convenient for pedestrians and bicyclists. Morton Grove is served by several public and private schools which not only provide top-quality educational services, but also serve as focal points for community life and activity. The Village maintains a rich variety of parks and recreational facilities, and a wide range of rec- ■.•' reational programs are readily available to local residents. Morton Grove is known for its outstanding municipal facilities and services. Fire and police protection are highly rated. During the past 10 years, substantial improvements have been made to the public infra- structure, particularly with regard to the sanitary sewer, storm sewer and \j9 street lighting systems. The Library has been expanded and enhanced. c � • = illa.e Hall has been const cted and it has be All- - � a'or new _ OTV landmark within the community. / 4�I The improvements and developments that have occurred within Morton Grove during the past 10 years have been the result of signifi- cant citizen input and participation, excellent leadership from Village of- ficials,,and a strong partnership between the public and private sectors. Local residents continue to play an active role in formulating planning policies and strategies. Local officials have undertaken a number of public improvements projects, and has utilized a range of creative fi- nancing techniques to assist and support the private sector in the im- plementation of a number of innovative development and redevelop- ment efforts. Preliminary Vision Statement Page 3 Attachment: Work Group Written Statements GROUP I GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUPS A New Town What? Accomplishments: 1. Vibrant corn- More pedes- Center: mercial activity trian/walking oppor- Successful comple- Dempster Street: along Waukegan tunities to destina- Redevelop the area tion of Waukegan has high-rise con- Road. tions. between the Morton Road TIF and cord- dos with indoor House condos dor study. parking and land- 2. New Village Dempster Street: (south),the Studio scaping.The side Hall/Post Of- move all commer- (north),the railroad Completion of access streets once fice/Library Town vial uses to one (west)and Ferris Dempster Street entering Dempster Center Near rail side of the street; Avenue(east). corridor upgrades. are now cul-de- station (also"Main improve the other Who? sacs and the space Street"shops). side as a This redevelopment will be done by a Village government, has small es, la "greenway." - 3. More multi-family combination of pub- Chamber of Com- rants, stores, land- housing near new Lincoln Avenue link scaping, etc. lic and private merce, consultants. town center. to Lehigh-Village funds. Commercial prop- 4. New ho- Center. Who benefits? erties have ex- Redevelopment tel/shopping area at Open up opportuni- was accomplished Entire community. panded to the north GolfNVaukegan ties for getting and south by pur- by the foresight of Business commu- chasing residential (currently Kraft younger families in the Village Board. nity. land. parking lot). Village leadership `.— By using this area How? 5. New family on- positions. as a new Town been built with V l- -rated entertainment More senior hous- Center and condo TIF,corridors .•y. fa •ities in com- ing to open up exist- !age Hall, Post of- and commercial Village com it- fice, library, mer:al areas. ing housing for area,the whole ment. benches, sidewalks 6. ell maintained younger couples. • Village will benefit. &parking.All nec- s ••les provide Specialty restau- Business r- essary land ha •ntinued recrea- rants. This area will be a ment. TIF project. been .gyred from ion opportunities. IDOT grant. residential. The concept of 7. No more over- Town Center rede- Why? - k-•.n R. head utilities velopment was ini- Need to upgrade v n (electric lines). tiated by the Morton the train station Grove Comprehen- aging commercial This came about have been devel- sive Plan Advisory Properties. oped into small through strong pub Committee in June, Improve tax base. retail centers with lic/private partner- 1998. specialty shopping ships by the &landscaping. "community that Additional areas for - cares." redevelopment are Cardinal Park and the Lawnware property. Preliminary Vision Statement Page 4 Preliminary Goals and Objectives Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update The planning goals and objectives presented below are designed to help achieve the "Vision Statement" for Morton Grove and provide more specific guidelines for the new Comprehensive Plan. The goals and objectives strive to transform the collective community values expressed in the"Vision Statement" into operational guidelines for the planning program. Goals and objectives each have a distinct and different purpose in the planning proc- ess: — Goals describe desired end situations toward which planning efforts should be di- rected. They are broad and long-range. They represent an end to be sought, al- though they may never actually be fully attained. — Objectives describe more specific actions that should be undertaken in order to ad- vance toward the overall goals. They provide more precise and measurable guide- lines for planning action. Since the goals and objectives express many ideas and concepts which cannot be shown on plan maps or depicted in other plan components, they will become an impor- tant part of Morton Grove's new Comprehensive Plan. The preliminary goals and objectives presented below are based on: a) the "visioning workshop" and the resulting Vision Statement, b) the community survey, key person interviews and other meetings undertaken thus far in the planning process, and c) a review of the goals and objectives included in the 1978 Comprehensive Plan. COMMUNITY IMAGE,APPEARANCE and IDENTITY Goal: An attractive and distinctive community image and identity that builds upon and en- hances Morton Grove's traditional qualities and characteristics, and distinguishes it from surrounding communities. Objectives: 1. Maintain the attractive tree-lined streets and other distinguishing qualities of existing residential neighborhoods. 2. Take the actions necessary for the Village to be designated a "Tree City." 3. Upgrade the image and appearance of all existing commercial areas, including buildings, parking lots, signage and the public rights-of-way. 4. Continue to improve the image and appearance of industrial districts through the use of landscaping, lighting, signage and other techniques. 5. Preserve sites and buildings with local historic or cultural interest. Preliminary Goals and Objectives Page 1 6. Foster high-quality building and site design throughout the community. 7. Undertake design and appearance improvements along the major thoroughfares that pass through the community. 8. Continue to improve and enhance the community "gateways" through the use of special signage, landscaping and other entry design features. 9. Create an attractive, distinctive and accessible new "village center" or small "downtown"that can provide a new centralized focal point for the community. 10. Design and locate public sites and buildings so that they become focal points and "landmarks" within the community. 11. Emphasize Morton Grove's numerous parks and open spaces as distinguishing features of the community. 12. Continue to undertake special events and celebrations that can unite the commu- nity and bring together residents from the various neighborhoods on a regular ba- sis. HOUSING and RESIDENTIAL AREAS Goal: A housing stock and living environment which supports the local population, attracts new families, and enhances the overall quality and character of the community. Objectives: 1. Maintain the predominant single-family character of the Village. 2. Identify actions that will help sustain Morton Grove's strong tradition of home own- ership. 3. Undertake public infrastructure improvements within residential areas as required. 4. Protect residential areas from the encroachment of incompatible land-uses and the adverse impacts of adjacent activities. 5. Preserve sound existing housing through active code enforcement and preventive maintenance. 6. Provide assistance in maintaining older housing properties through rehabilitation. 7. Encourage the development of high-quality new housing, including compatible and appropriately located townhouses, condominiums and apartments. 8. Promote the development of new housing for senior citizens. 9. Promote the development of new housing designed and priced to attract young families to the community. 10. Define strategies which will encourage a range of housing types and housing prices that reflect the Village's diverse population. 11. Ensure that new housing construction complements and enhances existing neigh- Preliminary Goals and Objectives Page 2 borhood development. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Goal: A compatible and coordinated system of commercial development which provides local residents with needed goods and services, and enhances the Village tax base. Objectives: 1. Undertake promotional activities which depict Morton Grove as a highly accessible and viable location for commercial property investment and development. 2. Increase the number and diversity of retail and commercial service businesses within the Village. 3. Define more specific functional roles for each of the commercial areas within the Village. 4. Revitalize and "rejuvenate" existing commercial areas. 5. Implement recently completed plans for the Waukegan Road commercial corridor. 6. Upgrade and redevelop Dempster Street as a mixed-use commercial corridor. 7. Refocus development along Lincoln Avenue to attract a mix of commercial, public and residential uses. 8. Initiate programs to improve the condition of older existing commercial buildings and areas. 9. Promote the redevelopment of marginal, obsolete and vacant commercial proper- ties. 10. Eliminate isolated and incompatible residential properties within commercial areas. 11. Promote creative site and building design and development solutions that can help off-set the small site sizes and other constraints present within the commercial ar- eas. 12. Promote convenient access to, and adequate parking in, all commercial areas. 13. Consider the introduction of new housing, institutional activities and other comple- mentary land uses into selected commercial areas. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Goal: A system of industrial development which maintains a diversified economic base and complements other types of local development. Objectives: 1. Emphasize Morton Grove's strategic location and good regional accessibility as in- ducements for industrial property investment and development. Preliminary Goals and Objectives Page 3 2. Identify strategies to encourage new businesses and industries that provide jobs for the local labor force. 3. Promote the retention and "retooling" of viable existing businesses and industries. 4. Encourage the replacement or redevelopment of marginal, deteriorated and obso- lete industrial properties. 5. Promote redevelopment of the older industrial area along the railroad between Main and Dempster Streets. 6. Ensure that all new industrial development is located in areas of similar or compati- ble use. 7. Minimize the negative impact of industrial activities on neighboring land-uses. 8. Continue to refine and enforce performance standards for noise, air, odor and other forms of environmental pollution. TRANSPORTATION Goal: A balanced transportation system which provides for safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and reinforces and enhances established land development patterns within the Village. Objectives: 1. Use traffic calming and other techniques to help reduce congestion on Village streets. 2. Minimize non-local traffic within residential neighborhoods. 3. Work with the Illinois Department of Transportation to develop appropriate and compatible long-range improvement plans for strategic regional arterial (SRA) routes. 4. Balance the need for efficient traffic movement along arterial streets with the opera- tional and parking needs of adjacent stores and businesses. 5. Continue to undertake street resurfacing projects as necessary to maintain the condition of Village streets. 6. Provide street lighting throughout the Village, commensurate with the level of activ- ity in various parts of the community. 7. Eliminate flooding on roadways within the Village. 8. Ensure that all major activity areas within the Village have adequate parking facili- ties. 9. Promote safe bicycle and pedestrian movement throughout the Village. 10. Promote continued improvement and enhancement of the Metra commuter station as an important community asset. Preliminary Goals and Objectives Page 4 11. Advocate improved local and regional bus service within the Village. COMMUNITY FACILITIES Goal: A system of community facilities which provides for the efficient and effective delivery of pubic services and enhances the Village as a desirable place in which to live and do business. Objectives: 1. Maintain a high level of fire and police protection throughout the Village. 2. Ensure adequate public water supply, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems via the continuing monitoring and maintenance programs. 3. Improve facilities and services for senior citizens. 4. Maintain adequate sites for the fire and police departments, library, public works and other municipal facilities; undertake expansion and replacement programs as necessary. 5. Ensure that all community facility sites and buildings are sound, attractively main- tained and compatible with surrounding neighborhoods and development areas. 6. Construct a new Village Hall which will become a major focal point within the com- munity. 7. Cooperate with the various public and private school districts to maintain adequate school sites and facilities within the Village. 8. Encourage consideration of school redistricting, reorganization or consolidation which would reduce the number of districts serving the Village. 9. Promote the productive reuse of any public and institutional buildings that may be closed in the future. 10. Consider the need for and desirability of new community facilities that will serve the needs and desires of both local residents and businesses. 11. Emphasize facilities, services and programs that serve the entire community and can bring together and unite residents from all the Village's different neighborhoods. PARKS and RECREATION Goal: A park and open-space system which satisfies the recreational and leisure-time needs of Village residents and enhances the overall image and appearance of the community. Objectives: 1. Maintain a system of local park sites and recreational facilities which complements the regional recreational opportunities available in adjacent forest preserve areas. Preliminary Goals and Objectives Page 5 2. Continue to develop new recreational facilities and program offerings which re- spond to the specific desires of Village residents. 3. Institute programs to maximize the use of existing park and recreational facilities. 4. Continue to upgrade existing parks and recreational facilities; undertake improve- ment and replacement programs as required. 5. Promote the development of new park sites in neighborhoods that have park land deficiencies. 6. Promote more extensive cooperation between the Park District and the various school districts in the provision of recreational services. 7. Explore the recreational and open space potential of vacant lots and other un- derused lands. 8. Investigate the possibility of using the Commonwealth Edison easement for low- intensive recreational uses. 9. Undertake more extensive landscaping and "greening" programs along major street corridors, and consider these corridors integral parts of the local open space sys- tem. 10. Expand, upgrade and promote the use of pedestrian and bicycle paths to provide access to and connections between parks, forest preserves, the new "village cen- •--- ter" and other key activity areas. 11. Ensure that all parks and open spaces are adequately and attractively maintained. Preliminary Goals and Objectives Page 6 VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE COMMUNITY SURVEY SUMMARY (700 Community Surveys Returned) Q-1 Where do you live in Morton Grove? 8.1% - East of the Eden's Expressway (1-94) 24.4% - South of Dempster Street, between the Forest Preserve and the Edens 26.4% -North of Dempster Street, between the Forest Preserve and the Edens 16.7% - Between the Forest Preserve and Harlem Avenue 23.4% - West of Harlem Avenue Q-2 How long have you lived in Morton Grove? 2.14%- Less than one year 9.4% - One to five years 15.1% - Six to ten years 13.0% - Eleven to twenty years 18.6% - Twenty-one to thirty years 41.1% - Over thirty years Q-3 What are the primary advantages of living in Morton Grove? (Check all that apply) 80.4% -Residential neighborhoods 25.9% -Religious institutions 50.6% -Quality of housing 45.6% -Friendliness of community residents 44.9% -Housing affordability 21.3% -Diversity of population 50.6% -Availability of shopping 65.1% -Feeling of safety and security 5.3% -Job opportunities 53.1% -Good schools 81.4% -Convenient location 41.4% -Responsive local government 46.7% -Access to public transportation 47.9% -Community appearance 56.1% -Parks and recreational amenities 8.9% -Other Q-4 What are the primary disadvantages of living in Morton Grove? 1.7% -Residential neighborhoods 4.1% -Crime 3.9% -Quality of housing 6.3% -Lack of parking 10.4% -Housing costs 22.4% -Traffic problems 23.4% -Lack of available shopping 10.1% -Lack of public transportation 9.4% -Lack of job opportunities 6 °. -'o upon 0.7% -Inconvenient location 6.7% -Unresponsive local govemme 1.9% -Lack of parks and recreaf on 10.9% -Unattractive community ap ance 6.7% -Diversity of population -: - 3.7% -Poor schools Q-5 Where do you work? 10.6% -Morton Grove 10.7% -Elsewhere in Chicago 28.1% -Elsewhere in the northern suburbs 30.7% -Other 9.0% -Downtown Chicago 7.9% -Unemployed Q-6 How do you get to work? 52.4% -Private automobile 0.7% -Bicycle 1.4% -Car-pool/van-pool 1.1% -Walk 0.1% -Bus 3.7% -Work at home 6.1% -Train Q-7 How do you rate job opportunities in the Morton Grove area? 8.7% -Good 7.7% -Poor 15.1% -Fair 59.3% -Don't know Q-8 How do you rate the following educational programs and services in Morton Grove? Don't Good Fair Poor Know Nursery school 19.3% 5.1% 1.0% 53.9% Kindergarten 34.4% 4.7% 1.0% 41.4% Elementary school 46.3% 5.4% 1.3% 31.0% Junior High school 40.6% 5.9% 1.4% 34.0% High school 38.9% 9.4% 2.4% 17.6% Adult education 21.0% 8.6% 3.3% 46.3% Programs for the gifted 10.4% 4.1% 1.4% 61.4% Programs for the disabled 14.8% 3.6% 1.7% 59.3% English as a second language 8.3% 3.0% 1.3% 65.0% Q-9 How do you rate the following public facilities and services in Morton Grove? Don't Good Fair Poor Know State highways 56.3% 28.3% 4.0% 9.1% Local streets 66.9% 25.1% 3.9% 0.6% Sidewalks 63.9% 26.7% 4.4% 0.9% Commuter rail service 62.1% 9.4% 1.0% 19.4% Bus service 36.1% 22.9% 5.6% 27.0% Trees and landscaping 68.6% 20.6% 5.0% 0.9% - Street lights 50.4% 25.3% 18.7% 1.1% Police protection 81.4% 11.1% 1.6% 3.3% Fire protection 86.0% 4.0% 0.6% 6.7% Water service 84.4% 8.4% 0.6% 2.9% Sewer service 75.4% 12.7% 2.7% 5.2% Storm water drainage 60.9% 20.7% 7.7% 4.9% Snow removal 87.7% 6.6% 1.3% 1.4% Healthcare services 40.3% 10.9% 1.1% 38.4% Parks and open space 78.4% 12.3% 1.4% 2.3% Recreational facilities & programs 62.6% 17.1% 2.1% 10.3% Cultural facilities& programs 35.9% 22.1% 6.1% 25.3% Library services 68.4% 18.4% 4.7% 4.0% Community meeting space 41.5% 13.6% 1.4% 10.4% `�. Services for senior citizens 57.2% 7.0% 0.7% 4.7% Q-10 Where do you shop, other than for groceries and drug store items? 39.0% -Morton Grove, Dempster Street 18.4% -Glenview 27.6% -Morton Grove, Waukegan Road 14.7% -Chicago �... 59.3% -Skokie 21.6% -Other 68.4% -Niles Q-11 How do you rate the availability of the following commercial facilities in Morton Grove? Don't Good Fair Poor Know Grocery stores 52.4% 29.6% 16.6% 0.0% Drug stores 65.3% 27.6% 5.1% 0.6% Clothing and accessories 17.9% 36.3% 33.1% 7.6% Furniture and home furnishings 16.6% 32.0% 32.1% 11.6% Audio/video/electronics 45.4% 23.6% 12.7% 11.1% Restaurants 46.7% 37.9% 10.7% 1.6% Ethnic restaurants 32.2% 29.9% 8.9% 21.5% Ethnic food stores 21.7% 19.7% 8.9% 41.0% Q-12 Are you satisfied with the overall "quality of life" in Morton Grove? 40.9% -Very satisfied 2.9% -Dissatisfied 54.1% -Satisfied 1.0% -Very dissatisfied Q-13 How does the "quality of life" in Morton Grove today compare to ten years ago? 5.4% -Much better 14.6% -Somewhat worse 15.6% -Somewhat better 2.0% -Much worse 45.4% -About the same 15.7% -Don't know Q-14 Would you be willing to pay higher taxes or user fees to enhance the "quality of life?" 8.7% -Yes 33.4% -Possibly 47.3% -No 8.9% -Don't know Q-15 How important is it for Morton Grove to attract new development? 35.9% -Very important 14.1% -Not important 35.3% -Somewhat important 12.9% -Not sure Q-16 What kind of new development would you like to see in Morton Grove in the future? 33.7% -Single-family homes 50.6% -Retail stores 12.1% -Townhouses 15.0% -Offices 3.9% -Apartments 15.1% -Medical facilities 10.4% -Condominiums 18.3% -Industry 36.1% -Senior citizen housing 9.1% -Other Q-17 What kinds of new stores would you like to see in Morton Grove? 48.3% -Grocery stores 8.7% -Audio/video/electronics 17.0% -Drug stores 36.9% -Restaurants 38.6% -Clothing and accessories 16.6% -Ethnic restaurants 17.9% -Furniture and home furnishings 6.0% -Ethnic food stores Q-18 Do you think tax do tars should be used to fund economic development? 14.7% -Yes 37.9% -Possibly "I i o• • . 12.6% -Don't know Q-19 Do you feel informed about what is going on in Morton Grove? 71.9% -Yes 8.6% -Don't know 17.6% -No Q-20 Do you currently have access to a computer in your home? 54.9% -Yes 44.4% -No Q-21 If you do have access to a computer at your home, are you connected to the Internet? 34.4% -Yes 35.3% -No Q-22 Where do you typically get your information about Village affairs and programs? 88.4% -Village Newsletter 1.6% -Internet - Village Web Site 23.9% -Cable TV 8.1% -Other 74.4% -Local newspaper Q-23 Would it be helpful if Village information was provided in a language other than English? 3.4% -Yes 82.6% -No Suggested: Chinese, Hindi, Thai 12.6% -Don't know Spanish, Serbian, Korean, Russian& Italian Q-24 Do you think local government is effectively dealing with local issues and concerns? 53.1% -Yes 30.6% -Don't know 13.4% -No Q-25 How old are you? 41 0.0% - Under 18 16.7% - 46-55 U 0.3% - 18-25 19.4% - 56-6 5.7% - 26-35 3.0% - 66-70 16.4% - 36-45 27.6% - Over 70 Q-26 How many_peuple are in your household? 15.0% - One 13.7% - Four 49.4% - Two 5.3% - Five 13.7% - Three 2.0% - Six or more Q-27 What is the income of your household? 5.9% - $20,000 or less 16.4% - $60,001-$80,000 12.6% - $20,001-$35,000 9.0% - $80,001-$100,000 24.1% - $35,001-$60,000 11.3% - Over$100,000 c:\...\survey Lwpd � � diS 016 VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE COMMUNITY SURVEY SUMMARY (700 Community Surveys Returned) Q-1 Where do you live in Morton Grove? 57 East of the Eden's Expressway (1-94) 171 South of Dempster Street, between the Forest Preserve and the Edens 185 North of Dempster Street, between the Forest Preserve and the Edens 117 Between the Forest Preserve and Harlem Avenue 164 West of Harlem Avenue Q-2 How long have you lived in Morton Grove? 15 Less than one year 66 One to five years 106 Six to ten years 91 Eleven to twenty years 130 Twenty-one to thirty years 288 Over thirty years Q-3 What are the primary advantages of living in Morton Grove? (Check all that apply) 563 Residential neighborhoods 181 Religious institutions 354 Quality of housing 116 Friendliness of community residents 314 Housing affordability 42 Diversity of population 354 Availability of shopping 455 Feeling of safety and security 37 Job opportunities 372 Good schools 570 Convenient location 290 Responsive local government 327 Access to public transportation 335 Community appearance 393 Parks and recreational amenities 62 Other Q-4 What are the primary disadvantages of living in Morton Grove? 12 Residential neighborhoods 29 Crime 27 Quality of housing 44 Lack of parking 73 Housing costs 71 Lack of public transportation 164 Lack of available shopping 43 Pollution 66 Lack of job opportunities 47 Unresponsive local government 5 Inconvenient location 76 Unattractive community appearance 13 Lack of parks and recreation 83 Other 47 Diversity of population 26 Poor schools Q-5 Where do you work? 74 Morton Grove 75 Elsewhere in Chicago 197 Elsewhere in the northern suburbs 215 Other: 63 Downtown Chicago 55 Unemployed Q-6 How do you get to work? 367 Private automobile 5 Bicycle 10 Car-pool/van-pool 8 Walk \..F 1 Bus 26 Work at home 43 Train Q-7 How do you rate job opportunities in the Morton Grove area? 61 Good 54 Poor 106 Fair 415 Don't know Q-8 How do you rate the following educational programs and services in Morton Grove? Don't Good Fair Poor Know Nursery school 135 36 7 377 Kindergarten 241 33 7 288 Elementary school 324 38 9 217 Junior High school 284 41 10 238 High school 272 66 17 222 Adult education 147 60 23 324 Programs for the gifted 73 29 10 430 Programs for the disabled 103 25 12 414 English as a second language 58 21 9 455 Q-9 How do you rate the following public facilities and services in Morton Grove? Don't Good Fair Poor Know State highways 394 198 28 16 Local streets 468 176 27 4 Sidewalks 447 187 31 6 Commuter rail service 435 66 7 136 Bus service 253 160 39 189 Trees and landscaping 480 144 35 6 Street lights 353 177 131 8 Police protection 570 78 11 23 Fire protection 602 28 4 47 Water service 591 59 4 20 Sewer service 527 89 19 36 Storm water drainage 426 145 54 34 Snow removal 614 46 9 10 Healthcare services 282 76 8 269 Parks and open space 549 86 10 16 Recreational facilities & programs 438 120 15 72 Cultural facilities& programs 251 155 43 177 Library services 479 129 33 31 Community meeting space 290 95 10 231 Services for senior citizens 400 49 5 212 Q-10 Where do you shop, other than for groceries and drug store items? 273 Morton Grove, Dempster Street 129 Glenview 193 Morton Grove, Waukegan Road 103 Chicago �-- 415 Skokie 151 Other 479 Niles Q-11 How do you rate the availability of the following commercial facilities in Morton Grove? Don't Good _ Fair Poor Know Grocery stores 367 207 116 0 Drug stores 457 173 36 4 Clothing and accessories 125 254 231 53 Furniture and home furnishings 116 224 225 81 Audio/video/electronics 318 165 89 78 Restaurants 327 265 75 11 Ethnic restaurants 225 209 62 150 Ethnic food stores 152 138 62 287 Q-12 Are you satisfied with the overall "quality of life" in Morton Grove? 286 Very satisfied 20 Dissatisfied 377 Satisfied 7 Very dissatisfied Q-13 How does the "quality of life" in Morton Grove today compare to ten years ago? 38 Much better 102 Somewhat worse 107 Somewhat better 14 Much worse 318 About the same 110 Don't know Q-14 Would you be willing to pay higher taxes or user fees to enhance the "quality of life?" 61 Yes 234 Possibly 331 No 62 Don't know 1-," Q-15 How important is it for Morton Grove to attract new development? 251 Very important 99 Not important )9- 247 Somewhat important 90 Not sure Q-16 What kind of new development would you like to see in Morton Grove in the future? 236 Single-family homes 354 Retail stores 85 Townhouses 105 Offices 27 Apartments 106 Medical facilities 73 Condominiums 128 Industry 253 Senior citizen housing 64 Other Q-17 What kinds of new stores would you like to see in Morton Grove? 338 Grocery stores 61 Audio/video/electronics 119 Drug stores 258 Restaurants 270 Clothing and accessories 116 Ethnic restaurants 125 Furniture and home furnishings 42 Ethnic food stores Q-18 Do you think tax dollars should be used to fund economic development? 103 Yes 279 Possibly 210 No 88 Don't know Q-19 Do you feel informed about what is going on in Morton Grove? 503 Yes 60 Don't know 123 No Q-20 Do you currently have access to a computer in your home? 384 Yes 311 No Q-21 If you do have access to a computer at your home, are you connected to the Internet? 241 Yes 242 No Q-22 Where do you typically get your information about Village affairs and programs? 618 Village Newsletter 11 Internet - Village Web Site 167 Cable TV 56 Other 520 Local newspaper Q-23 Would it be helpful if Village information was provided in a language other than English? 24 Yes 578 No Suggested: Chinese,Hindi, Thai 86 Don't know Spanish, Serbian, Korean, Russian& Italian Q-24 Do you think local government is effectively dealing with local issues and concerns? 372 Yes 214 Don't know 94 No Q-25 How old are you? 0 Under 18 117 46-55 2 18-25 136 56-65 40 26-35 91 66-70 115 36-45 193 Over 70 Q-26 How many people are in your household? 105 One 96 Four 344 Two 37 Five 96 Three 14 Six or more Q-27 What is the income of your household? 41 $20,000 or less 115 $60,001-$80,000 88 $20,001-$35,000 63 $80,001-$100,000 169 $35,001-$60,000 79 Over $100,000 Note: If the responses do not equal the total number of surveys returned,the difference is in the number of"no responses" for that specific question.. r = / Village of c�Viorton grove �-' Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee From: Charles S. Scheck, Director, Co u .ty Developme C: D. Scanlon, Village President Morton Grove Board of Truste L. Arft, Village Administrator Tom Payne, TPAP Feroz Nathani, McDonough Associates Date: July 31, 1998 Re: Comprehensive Plan Update Community Survey The comments provided below were hand written by the survey respondent--no editing (with one exception) or editorializing was undertaken by Village staff. All survey responses have been entered into the computer (704 questionnaires were returned) and a summary of the results will be available by August 12. Survey Number Comments 7. Reduce fees for fitness, and use Park Ridge which has bigger and better equipment and out of district is only 4.25 to use all the time without any membership. I have a daughter with a Masters Degree in Education and can't get a full time teaching position in the schools. 8. Please inform the papers in Morton Grove and Skokie--I have lived here 52 years and for 40 years Jim Dahm has kept our streets and Village in A-1 condition. He deserves some accolades. 9. More street lights in the New Castle/Church area. 13. We have lived here for 43 years and have rarely been dissatisfied, as long as the snow is plowed, garbage gets picked up, et.al. 16. Kill bike-path proposal. Improve Waukegan Road and develop a classy (small) downtown area like in Glenview or Park Ridge. Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 �i� 17. End the ordinance regarding parking a truck on the street between 2:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. Our truck is smaller in size than our neighbors suburban, yet we cannot park our truck on the street. We need street lights!! 20. Lower the speed limit on Dempster to 25 mph; un-time the lights so traffic moves slow and the businesses on the street have a chance. Any new business in Morton Grove pays no local taxes for one year. 22. In general Morton Grove is a well run village. The only two changes I would make would be to expand the library and to work on reducing the cost of water and sewer services. (I realize that the Park District and the schools are separate governmental bodies that are out of the Village's control. The Park District and the various school districts seem to be out of control with their spending. Its too bad there is no way to reign in their spending.) 23. A disability allowance to our taxes sure would help. We've lived here for 35 years but I don't know if I can live here after another assessment! 24. Building Department did not follow up on two calls made to them concerning an improper structure on neighbors property. The Building Department did say the structure was improper. 25. There should be bus service to the train station (Metra) during rush hour (currently 3-4 blocks away from station). Require residents to trim branches that overhang less than seven feet over the sidewalks. I walk from my home to and from the train station; I am six feet tall and have to dodge the tree branches on my two mile walk. 26. Suggest that the Park District undertake some sort of cooperative arrangement with School District 69 and Edison School to establish some sort of park with equipment and activities for children living east of Edens Expressway. 27. Dempster needs to be cleaned up. It's the image most of my friends have of Morton Grove. 31. More consideration of the seniors who have carried this town for the last 40 years. How about taking part of the woods area that is now a hangout for punks and build some seniors only condos. I'll be the first in line to buy one. 32. Development of sound barriers for Edens; Develop a major east/west highway to reduce congestion on Dempster; Make Church a large thru street (through Forest Preserve) to more evenly distribute traffic loads in area. Locally owned restaurants are very variable in quality; more chains. 34. Web-site is pretty awful--you ought to post public announcements like Plan Commission/Building/Trustee Meetings/Agenda. Police/Fire/Village services are excellent! Don't use senior services but they are important. 35. Skokie has but Morton Grove does not have transportation for handicapped persons into Chicago area and loop. Pace's north corridor shut down on May 1, 1998 for all north subs--and all others too. They put riser platforms on trains which go to Union Station. These "aids" are almost useless. Handicapped persons must have door-to-door service, as previous with Pace. If a handicapped person falls down then usually can't get up again without help. Many persons are now stranded; we can't go to any of our Chicago doctors. We need transportation to downtown Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rehab Inst., other loop and general Chicago area. 37. Recreational winter-time family activity: Outdoor ice skating at Mansfield- non-hockey, outdoor ice skating at Harrer - includes hockey. 42. Need more low-income subsidized housing and apartments for senior citizens as well as struggling adults and families. This could be part of Waukegan Road development. 45. We should purchase the ugly vacant property at the NE corner of Austin and Lincoln. It is a super-polluted area and no individual would buy it now. Yesterday we noted that it was being checked again for pollution. Build a park there. Skokie did just that with a former gas station at the SE corner of Lincoln and Oakton. The intersection of Austin and Lincoln has become a dangerous and noisy area because the extra , long trucks which turn here during daylight hours. I'm sure the police department will corroborate my observations. 48. Get rid of transient motels on Waukegan Road at Beckwith. 50. Eliminate the street flooding on Oriole (between Davis and Church)!! 51. Village officials that do not steal taxpayers dollars. Lower taxes; property, sewer, etc. Sidewalk repairs and trees planted in public access areas should not be resident's cost. Taxes already paid. Village should carry cost of improvements. Survey should be public information; results should be posted in Newsletter. 52. Improving local streets. 53. My youngest daughter graduated from District 70 in 1974 so I don't feel i am qualified to comment on the schools anymore. The 25 mph speed limit on Lincoln Avenue drives me up a wall--I take Lincoln to Skokie everyday and try to maintain at least as near as possible. By the time people get done zooming by me on the right, when I get to work I am a full-blown case of ROAD RAGE and as I am a church secretary, this isn't great. 54. Do not like signs that are not in English on business buildings. 57. Prompt redevelopment of Waukegan Road. It's dreary and resembles a slum area. Control of factory emissions. Entire Village needs re-design and a "community center". 60. Would like to see Morton Grove have that small town appeal that Glenview has. Love what Glenview has done on Glenview Road between Harlem and Waukegan. 63. Please add street lights or use higher wattage bulb/lamps. We are darker than other comparable suburbs. 64. More children oriented activities. Houses don't seem to be kept up with the times. We need a newer updated look to some of our neighborhoods. 66. 1. Village staff and services are excellent. Continue to focus on that. 2. Closely monitor new construction/development to prevent low quality or nuisance type activities. 69. Jewel near Dempster and Menard is necessary. 73. More beautification projects (homes & public streets) like other suburbs have. 74. Pave streets completely rather than only patching them. Get a chipper for branches etc. and turn them into mulch. 75. More street lighting on residential streets (middle of block). 77. I love this village--helpful when my husband was ill and always keeping our streets in great condition. 78. Your police force seems to be too large. I have heard numerous complaints about people being .� stopped by Morton Grove police for trivial traffic violations. This may be stopping some people from coming to Morton Grove to shop, eat or recreate. Downsizing the police force could help lower excessively high property taxes. Also, if possible eliminate the sprinkling restrictions. 79. I have noted that there are private homes that do not take care of the outside of their home. I do not know if the Village could but I feel that there should be notices to these homes as it reflects on the Village. 81. The Village should take care of grasses next to the sidewalk. I seed many times after the Public Works people removed the tree. There are many naked spots. Nothing seems to work to fill the empty spots. I will appreciate it very much if they take care of this problem. 82. Businesses should have attractive appearance. A volunteer group of Morton Grove citizens who would go around and site homes that are unkempt, sloppy, messy, neglected. Keep Morton Grove clean. A Morton Grove flower (example: Lombard, City of Lilacs) would create interest and beautify. Fine homeowners whose property is not maintained. Do something about ugly gutters to prevent seepage and flooded basements. Many residents have long and extended gutters in front lawns--unattractive. 83. 1. Get rid of stop signs--put up planter barriers at intersections. 2. Stop police from giving "nuisance" tickets--this really irritates people. 8/10 soccer moms have gotten a ticket. 3. Have state remodel Dempster so that it goes under train tracks. 4. Forbid mayors to live anywhere but in Morton Grove (no Florida). 5. Get class size reduced at Parkview 6. Lower sales tax in Morton Grove and advertise to let adjacent suburbs know this. Recruit Senior citizens to help and kids to design ad campaign. 7. Who is Larry Arft and why does he run Morton Grove. 8. Find something for the cops to do--like direct traffic at bottlenecks during rush hours. 9. Get high speed internet access from either cable company or phone company. 10. Get those darn phone poles down and put wires underground. CornEd kills all the good trees or makes them look misshapen; and those are just for starters. Oops and #11, wake up the mayor! 84. 1. Enact and enforce regulations relating to the upkeep of residential and commercial property appearance. 2. Enforce rule prohibiting parking vehicles in residential driveways, which vehicles block public sidewalks. 3. Select summer outdoor concert groups to include those more suitable for older people. 4. Prohibit noisy gas-powered leaf blowers from being operated. 85. Education of new families moving into Village as to keeping a community superior as it always was and to be proud of. New residents not as interested in a clean & proud community. New resident not the same proud vintage as those previously who were owners in Morton Grove. They're takers, not givers; they're spoiling Morton Grove. 86. The alley is a jungle. Please let me know whose responsibility to clean the alleys--residents or Village. Thanks. 88. This is not the community I grew up in; Dempster and Waukegan are very trashy looking; Restaurants have come and gone; the Post Office has a lot to be desired--I always go to Skokie; traffic is a real issue on the main streets. 89. Increase upscale housing (luxury single-family). Eliminate all motellhotel on Waukegan Road. 90. Keep residents better informed about Village issues. Also, advise residents when there are areas of concern, such as the recent incident of a woman being attacked by a man on Mansfield, who turned out to be the same person who raped the woman in Wilmette. Why were the residents not informed until this incident was reported in the local paper weeks after it happened? The story also appeared in the Chicago Tribune. The Police Department using the excuse that the "paperwork wasn't completed" is not acceptable. Why such secrecy of important issues like this? 92. 1. We are concerned about District 63 schools. Ratio of 30 kids to one teacher in kindergarten is too high. We'd like to see teacher's aids or smaller classes. 2. A lot of empty store fronts on Dempster. Would like to see more businesses attracted there. 3. We also do not want to see Dempster Street widened as on the widened Golf, Waukegan-- Dempster proposal. 94. Too many skunks in the area, they smell awful at night! 95. Improve Police Department--fight crime, especially theft instead of running radar so much to give speeding tickets. Tear down Admiral Oasis and other motels instead of just talking about it. This would be a b4 improvement. 96. Area around Lake and Linder is still infested with . family and friends causing noise and trouble at all hours of the night. Police should have patrolling strategy to keep hoodlums like the family out of Morton Grove. Let them know the community owns this area not them. 99. Improve the congestion on Dempster and Golf Roads. Draw commercial business to eliminate the available rentals and help reduce taxes. 101. 1. Improve parks--pools are outdated and much less attractive than neighboring communities or do more sharing of facilities with neighbors. 2. Take over park district as did Niles--Board seems to have no agenda, does very little for school aged children, spends too much money on administration. Remove that layer of government. We seem to have little vision in this town. Skokie, Niles and other places have such better facilities young families will have little reason to move here. 102. Be alert and wary of any gang formations and stifle them before they ruin our community. 109. - Streets are terrible, sidewalks are deadly - Better competitive sports programs for kids - Smaller classrooms in Hynes/Golf - Cut trees and bushes so you can see stop signs, lights, etc. - Remove the scummy motels on Waukegan Road near our schools. 111. When it is possible to successfully field opposition parties to the "Action Party" we will have more responsive government. The present board needs to be less arrogant and more sympathetic to the individual concerns of the residents. There needs to be active political "consciousness" efforts by the Village for the new residents, most of whom grew up in foreign countries. It's not enough to leave it to the League of Women Voters, it should be a combined effort. Democracy is learned not inherited in the genes. Profiting financially from a government position is not Democratic even if it is pervasive. 112. Park District programs are to expensive. There is not even a free gym. I grew up in Chicago and most of the activities were free or a small fee. There is no place for teens or pre-teens to socialize. 113. Commercial trucks and Village owned vehicles should not be allowed to park on residential streets overnight. 114. Polluted air coming from steel factory, south of Menard's store, should, must and have to stop now. If Village officials could come and breath this stinky, unhealthy air when wind blows from the south, they would have a little compassion for the people of the Austin Park area. Is incredible that track at Niles West, young people run and breath this polluted air, that I do not believe meet EPA Standards. 115. The health club should be made to build a ramp parking like Old Orchard. These people take up the whole lot. I see why Walgreens wants to move and Homemakers could not customers because of the health club. Plus, all you see in the local paper is about the locker thefts and exposures. 118. Get rid of the motels on Waukegan; get a Jewel on Waukegan, we have a Walgreens now. 119. More effective removal of unknown vehicles from the streets in residential neighborhoods. 121. Fixing up Dempster and Waukegan. 122. Try to fill empty shops with new businesses. Put in a third lane on the bike path so it is safe for walkers. Clean up Dempster Street, keep Prairie View Shopping Center cleaner (mainly by Dominicks). 123. Make sure traffic is not added to Dempster further dividing Morton Grove and adding noise, congestion and pollution! 124. 1. Fix the potholes. 2. Have the Police out on patrol instead of hiding in parking lots and around dead corners. 3. Trim dead branches from trees. 127. We need better police presence and more radar cars on Oakton Street, especially in a.m. 6-8 and evening 5-7 p.m., it is a speedway. Welcome to Morton Grove sign is on corner of Gross Point and Oakton; Morton Grove begins at Oakton and Long. East Morton Grove is forgotten land. 128. Continue on as to what are doing because you seem to have under control. 129. Fix curbs on Greenwood between Central and Austin, pave alleys, enforce speed limits and stop signs, enforce grooming of lawns and homes, improve Post Office, keep Library as is (don't do what Niles has done), do not turn Dempster into a highway!!! 139. Continue to bring Morton Grove residents together as a community and to continue to enhance the quality of life by marketing certain programs that would include all residents and industry (commercial and otherwise). 141. Forest Preserve bike trail best feature in Morton Grove. Village should help improve Chick Evans and Billy Caldwell Forest Preserve golf courses. 142. Improve supervision of Department Heads to avoid another Public Works scandal. Also, regulations to eliminate pensions if a person "steals" from the Village. If you steal, you're out and so is the pension. No reward for being a crook. 143. Very satisfied living in Morton Grove, except for the repairs of streets and curbs. To keep a Village looking its best, this project must be kept up. Niles does a great job and shows Morton • .■ Grove up as being well cared 'or. Also, I noticed that vans and R.V.s parked on streets all night; is this not only against the law, which I assume is not enforced, it is dangerous and unsightly to the community. 145. Some streets are in need of resurfacing (re: Glenview). Speed (mileage) monitor on Dempster west of Harlem. 147. A more professional Police Department with less bureaucracy. A more business friendly attitude in all city government. 148. Curbing for Gross Point Road. Better street lights. Stop building condos/townhouses on property that is too small, too close to the street and look cramped on the lot. 150. We need an overpass or a bridge at the railroad on Dempster at Lehigh and Beckwith. Please have the summary of the results placed in the local newspapers. Thank you. 151. Overpasses for trains at Dempster Street and at Beckwith Road. Sound barriers along Edens Expressway (trucks, etc. run all night long.) This was supposed to be looked into some time ago. 152. If there is no water shortage during any Spring, Summer or Fall season, why do we continue to limit the times we can water our lawns. If the rainfall for the year is sufficient, we should be able to water at our convenience and discretion. 153. No changing residential to commercial; No taking property from residents for Walgreens, etc.; No more condos; No more traffic on Waukegan Road or Beckwith Road; Stop and go light on Beckwith and Harlem Roads; Better zoning laws; uniformity in size; Less concern about garage sale signs! Who gets money from all tickets issued? 154. Ban the use of leaf blowers from blowing leaves into other neighbor's property or alley next to other's property so with blows it into other yard. The same holds true for snow blowers. 155. Excellent improvement in National Park. Keep parcels of land as natural, grassy areas to encourage small mammal and bird populations to flourish. 156. Morton Grove should allow AT&T to put up a tower to allow cell phone users better reception. 159. Lower property taxes. If it's not broke, don't fix it! 161. Look at towns that have succeeded in renovating their business districts and choose from the best. Learn from the mistakes of places like Des Plaines, Park Ridge and Evanston who are paying a price for misreading their communities. Publish results of survey. 163. Our comment - We love the CNN program and have nothing but praise for the site may give H. 165. 1. Widen Golf Road to Skokie Blvd. 2. Use the Gazebo as Morton Grove symbol on all things. 3. Have a once a month pickup of whatever! 167. We need to control spending of tax dollars. Other municipalities are spending lots for trendy items such as brick sidewalks and quaint amenities in their downtown shopping areas. We need not to fall for all these unnecessary high priced items. 169. The Landmark Condo (Ferris and Lincoln) west side of the street looks like a cow pasture. We can see from our balcony how deplorable it looks. It has not been cleaned in months. We are truly sorry your driver is ill but there must be someone in Morton Grove that can drive this sweeper. Put up "No Parking" signs if cars are parked in the way as they do in Skokie. Thank you. It also sends all the debris right in the sewers. 170. Provide drains to storm sewers from basement sump pumps. Many homes have pipes or hoses laid out across their front lawns to street gutters; not very nice looking. 171. Our water pressure is very low--upon home inspection it was found to be the hook-up from the Village. 174. I'd like to see Morton Grove become a more bicycle friendly community. We are pretty good now but we can do better. We don't need more development. If we grow we would need to develop the infrastructure. Let's stay small and manageable. 175. Keep main streets from becoming "tacky". 178. If you do not shop for groceries at Dominicks, there is no other. I have had two bad experiences at the store at Dempster and Waukegan. I will not shop there any more. They have a captive audience because they are the only one here. The survey result should be sent to every home that receives this Morton Grove Exchange. I have a problem with listing the people in the home and also the income, therefore, I am not giving my name or address. 181. I would like to see Morton Grove deal and develop a scheme whereby every house's sump pumps should be connected to storm water drainage instead of discharging in the back yards or in the driveways or in front of houses with all these pipes sticking out or laying around. I feel every house should be informed what the city's present policy is and what are available options open and what are various costs. How much will the city share etc....by the way, my back yard is like a marsh land (part of it). I can't even use my mower: it is always muddy and grass grows tall. -1 182. Tear the Admiral Motel down!! Better environmental conditions. Better responses to complaints--Department of Public Works. Information about living near high-tension wires. Replanting of Deep Tunnel site. Change ordinance to allow for 12-foot high fence on Lehigh--train. 185. Finally pave Harms Road. It is the only street in Morton Grove unpaved; plus put one or two new lamp posts in the block. 186. We moved to Morton Grove because it was a nice residential area--you are now trying to make it a large commercial area. Our taxes in 15 years are 2-1/2 times more than when we came here--our quality of life is the same and depends on our income not on anything Morton Grove has done. Making Waukegan Road more commercial will not help my quality of life. 190. Street lights, sidewalks Police patrol for vandalism/burglary Getting rid of places like the suburban motel!!! 191. Free bus (town bus) like Niles Free Bus. Supply market within walking distance. — More lighting on all streets. Road repair on Central from Dempster to Golf. 193. Dempster Street is looking like Rogers Park with all the foreign places. It will go down hill so quickly! does any one in the Village go to these places? We feel the Village is attracting the wrong class! Where is the board of health? We can't support many of these places. 196. Rather than new development, fill stores and buildings that we already have with businesses. 198. 1. Street lighting 2. Cleaner streets 3. Sidewalk replacement 4. Tree trimming 5. Street resurfacing 6. Noise abatement All of the above at the initiative of the Village, i.e. without petitions from residents. 199. It would be nice if there was a large grocery store where one could walk to. The Dominicks which was on Dempster and Menard is very much missed by older residents around the area. We must always drive to the one on Waukegan & Dempster. 201. Enforce the laws that are in the books--don't pass laws if they are not enforceable. "\ 204. Keeping single-family homes limited to single families. Having Morton Grove residents not dump yard waste on ComEd property. �.. 206. Please start to demolish the Oasis Motel and start to improve the Waukegan Road Corridor. That motel is an "eyesore". What is the Village doing about it. 208. Repeal the handgun ban'I I or can't we be trusted. 210. Food store on Dempster between Edens and Austin. 213. I am concerned about all the "For Rent" signs on Dempster. Somehow more parking must be provided. I have no answer other than buying certain homes on either side of Dempster. This could be expensive but I have no other answer. We would cut down on rental on Dempster to make parking available. 214. East side grocery store. 218. Some people that have moved into the neighborhood do not cut their grass every week. The lawns are full of weeds and junk. Bushes on property near intersections are often too high which forces people to stop before proceeding into the intersection. Example: Going south on Major and South Park. I like Morton Grove because there aren't many multi-family units. I prefer that you continue with the single-family concept. 219. Dempster is unattractive. It would be nice to install more attractive street lights, better awnings, landscaping, etc. The cement block wall by the new houses on Beckwith and Narragansett looks like a prison wall--all it needs is a touch of barbed wire. 221. Need a grocery store like Cub Foods. Also need lights; streets are very dark. If more lights were installed, we would have less crime. 222. Block parties; Village picnic; Add more handicapped parking at Metra station--they are all full by 7:00 a.m.; Publish agenda weekly for Trustee meetings. 225. Like all other times, our zoning board or the Village Trustees, none listen to the people of this Village, only to people like ABT. We don't want Waukegan changed to bring in more people and traffic. We want a more quiet village, not a more noisy and congested town. I really don't know why I am writing this; you people don't care. 228. Prevent Dempster from becoming a 45 mph street. Use Golf Road instead for this purpose. There needs to be more awareness of people with disabilities. Please publish survey results in this paper. 229. Continue to fight the State's plans to widen Dempster Street. More traffic there is NOT needed. 231. We appreciate the great job on Community Services. The following are some suggestions: 1. Reduce airplane noise; 2. Continue to improve education programs; 3. Repair damaged roads and sidewalks; 4. More street lights. 233. All residents should receive the results of this survey in the next Village newsletter. It should not be necessary for our name and address to be submitted!! 235. Better oversight on allowing builders to produce new homes on vacant lots in neighborhoods; they should conform a little better to the neighborhood. 238. Morton Grove needs a shopping mall to keep revenues in Morton Grove and to draw additional people from surrounding communities to shops. M.G.'s shopping centers are insufficient. Eye catching restaurant fronts (and good food) are also needed. Better and more arts and craft programs are needed. Morton Grove has a great park with space--use it for more $$ making functions. Grocery Stores - Whole foods (healthy foods) 239. Find new site/expand public library. Have more programs for young people. Conserve open space when practical. 241. Get rid of the Admiral Oasis ASAP and don't allow more transient type motels. Allow new development for parks, paths for walking and running only and homes only. 245. Improve the deplorable conditions and appearance at 8804 N. Oriole. We call it disney world junk yard. It's a real eyesore. 246. I live by Oketo Park, and about 7 years ago the park commission said we had a "5 year plan" to add walking paths, trees, etc. So far a few trees have been added but no walking paths are there and I read all the time about Harrer and National, etc. getting more improvements. Any reason why Oketo is at the bottom of the list?? 247. Stop building...need more open space. Stop playing around with speed limits. It's getting increasingly difficult to get around town. Morton Grove is just becoming one big speed trap!! 248. 1. More street lamps on residential streets. 2. Lets see a police car in the neighborhood regularly; right now we almost never see a squad car. 250. I feel Morton Grove should get another grocery store and a retail store. We have no good large shopping mall and all the surrounding suburbs do. It would bring in good tax revenues for our town but instead the other suburbs get it. It would also be good if there were more offices where people could work. "'� 251. The most important issue facing Morton Grove is SRA proposal for Dempster. Local government should be more aggressive in resolving this issue ASAP. Uncertainty will result in Dempster Corridor residents moving to other suburbs. 253. Improve shopping and services for families; seem to have too many services for senior citizens. Things to attract young families into the community. Maybe work better with School Districts 67, 63, 70 to publicize the good schools in the area to attract families. Make it easier to find out about Village/Park District/community events--maybe co-publish quarterly newsletters so that our community information is in one publication. 254. The number of empty stores on Dempster, Especially east of Harlem is distressing. I would prefer you concentrate on that problem rather than development of the Waukegan Road Corridor. Also, when a tree comes down, I seldom see it replaced. I understand Morton Grove has a tree planting cost sharing program, I would like to see it expanded, better publicized and more pro- active; perhaps even assuming all the costs. 255. 1. Develop a downtown area like Glenview or Park Ridge, etc. 2. Develop the area around the train.station (new stores, food, etc.) 256. I'd like to see more attention to SE Morton Grove east of Edens. We feel more like Skokie than Morton Grove. It would be nice to be treated more as Morton Grove residents. We are separated by the expressway from the rest of the village, so we feel very distinct from the rest of the town. My children even go to District 69 schools, which I don't like. I'd much prefer Morton Grove schools. 259. Have a welcome packet sent. 260. Slowing traffic on Dempster. 261. Mail boxes! We miss the one at Austin and Dempster. Also, we would like our street name corrected..it is listed incorrectly in major zip code directories as.McVickers. It is McVicker(no "s"). This error makes it impossible to get accurate directions via internet. 266. Enforce laws on appearance and commercial vehicles parking--homes under construction for years. 268. Better streets. Better traffic flow on Dempster. 270. Bus service to connect with Skokie Swift. 271. How about FREE PACE BUS SERVICE such as is available in Niles? 272. More street lights in west Morton Grove. 273. Get rid of hotels and motels. Have no spas. Liquor should be sold at least 1/2 miles from any school--Golf Middle School has to deal with Admiral Hotel. liquor stores (mini mart and family pantry). Our children have to deal with this. 274. 1. Parking for Metra commuters is poor, you have to walk forever to get to the station. 2. The Village should try to get Metra to schedule a train from Chicago some time between 5:55 p.m. and 6:50 a.m. That is a big black hole. 3. Someone needs to put a grocery store on the east side of town. 277. More productivity out of Public Works. Beautification Committee taking an active role in keeping the town clean looking. Businesses should be required to keep their areas weed free and business signs should be tasteful. Survey results should be make public. 278. Homes not kept up to Village standards; grass allowed to grow longer than 6 inches, trash on streets over weekends (not allowed years ago), dog barking allowed all day 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. by one of my neighbors! Reported by several neighbors but nothing is done. You should live here, you must close doors and windows and pub music on so that the dog does not put you on valium. 280. Inspecting run down properties and follow u on property cited for poor care. 283. 1. Repair all or no sidewalks; looks terrible to have only some new sidewalks (patch job). 2. Plant more trees--should have done this 30 years ago. 287. Get rid of apartments and store at Fernald and Lincoln--probably would reduce crime on Fernald! 288. Lobby as hard as you can to keep Dempster from being widened to six lanes!!! Vote against every tax increase for any reason what-so-ever--stop wasteful spending!!! 289. The closing of DominicIts on Menard was a real loss for Morton Grove. We need another grocery store in that vicinity. We also need full day kindergarten in the public schools and better after school programs and more day camp options from the park district. 290. Garbage and recycling people very unpleasant--leave bottles, cans, cardboard in alleys and on streets. They crack and bust our recycle bins and garbage cans. 293. * Kids program to get involved in community activities. * Home beautification; homeowners should be cited for any violations made. --involved in Frontage Road beautification, trees trim/cut. * More community activities suitable for different age groups. * There are more streets in M.G. that need good lighting. * Stop signs on 4 way streets. 294. Shopping malls--I hear Skokie, Niles are doing great because of their mall situation. Lot of new services because of it. I would like my tax dollars to go to Skokie Park District since my kids go to Skokie schools, all their friends live in Skokie and I would like them to go with their friends to extracurricular activities. 295. Concerning the zoning for adult stores, etc., I am very concerned about this. It sounds like they are permitted in our area or near it in the areas between Lincoln and Oakton and west of Austin. If this is the case and the distance is only 300 feet, that is an outrage! It infuriates me to even think of having one of those places in Morton Grove anywhere near my family. Also, have you checked with the Bringer Inn lately? Some friends were there a few weeks ago and witnessed a totally nude stripper practically having sexual relations with the guest of honor at a bachelor party there (she was on him and he was in his underwear--isn't this kind of public nudity/indecency against the law?) They left the bar with their friends who weren't from Morton Grove feeling very embarrassed and ashamed that this would occur in their town. I think the Bringer Inn is an eye sore. We've often seen drunk men stumbling down Lincoln Avenue at night. Is this what we want people to see when they drive through Morton Grove? Also, it would be great to see someone knock down the apartment building across the street from the Bringer. It looks horrible. That whole stretch along Lincoln Avenue really stands out as the "scummy" part of Morton Grove. The rest of Morton Grove (most) is very nice, but that whole area on Lincoln Avenue really needs improvement. It just looks awful. Finally, it would be great if you sent out notices to residents about upcoming Board meetings (especially when things will be voted on). Also, it would be great to have a part of Morton Grove like downtown Highland Park where there is a Dairy Queen and people gather and mingle. Perhaps around the gazebo at Harrer somehow. Thank you for asking! 303. Storm sewers in our area would be helpful. 304. Library building and services inferior to other suburbs. Usually go to Skokie or Evanston for Library services; building too small. Parks not well maintained; not enough variety; pool staff not very customer friendly. 309. Improve the appearance of the southbound entrance ramp to the Edens. It should look more like to north side of the street. Keep the businesses along Dempster cleaner--less litter and broken concrete. 311. I definitely think the residential area around Waukegan and Beckwith needs some improvement. I just hope our local government can improve it. It seems to be running into some obstacles. I just hope it can be beautiful soon. 312. I hope to move by then. 316. 1. Repair bicycle path on Beckwith Road and trim trees. 2. Provide radon gas and lead testing to all homes. 321. Develop a partnership with the Glenview, Niles and Skokie Park Districts, so the fee for services can be equal to the one for residents. That will help community integration and diversity. Develop a formula with the sales or property taxes. We all shop at Skokie, Glenview and Niles. 322. Cleaner Air than in City of Chicago proper. Shopping areas that people can walk-to. Lack of diversity in population. Far too many trucks and cars traveling through (non-residents) at high speeds. Most in local government are ignorant, arrogant and mock people who come with problems. The Village must stop applying pesticides, herbicides to parks and people--it's POISON. 20-30 years educational programs and services were very good. --� Not enough sidewalks, very difficult to walk or bike across streets without getting killed. State b:ghways should be replaced with public transportation, eg. light rail on Golf, Dempster, and elsewhere and making biking and walking easier to do. Police are rude, arrogant, boorish and brutish. Parks are poor because pesticides and herbicides are used. Must drive to drug stores. Would be willing to pay higher taxes or user fees to enhance the "quality of life" and this means places to walk/bike to, less air pollution from trucks, being able to use outside of your house without many strangers passing by your yard at 40 mph, and better and more and cleaner public transportation. Grocery stores to walk to. Organic food stores. No tax dollars to fund economic development because more often than not it goes to people who don't need it. Provide Village information for Spanish and other who are here. Local government is not dealing with local issues and concerns--they are ignorant, arrogant without basis and mock people who come to them sincerely with problems and do nothing to fix the problems--just deny they are there. The Village should join in the regional efforts to place logical, rational limits on sprawl and to develop a much more improved public transit system to improve air quality for all, and reduce the number of cars and trucks which will also improve safety. 324. * Interesting shops and coffee shop in a defined center of town (like Park Ridge) where you can walk around. * Update decor of Library and Town Hall (you can move Town Hall to a defined town center), Library parking. * Use Golf School grounds (soccer field, mini-golf, batting cages, snack shop) like Jozwiak Park in Niles. * Much better quality at arts and crafts in August (juried?) * Farmers market in parking lot every Saturday or Sunday. 325. Make more of an effort to lease vacant store fronts and have owners be more responsible for keeping appearances tidy. The vacant lot where Leather Makers was is very unsightly and dangerous looking—I would think leaving the land in that manner would be subject to fines. Control how many Asian influenced businesses open up in the Village--restaurants and grocery stores especially. 326. I get excess standing water at the back end of my lot after new neighbor raised easement on his side of lot line. I would like to see the Village correct the drainage problem of this block as they did in the block one block east. 329. Adjust stop light Menard to Harlem for better traffic flow. 332. Hollywood nails on Waukegan and Beckwith and Bella Norte Restaurant on Dempster---these "\ places of business should be checked. I've had bad experiences in both places. I'm not proud they are in Morton Grove. 333. Restripe Central Avenue between Dempster and Golf. 334. Traffic flow on Dempster, also on Harlem. Improved signage for Milwaukee Avenue as you exit from Dempster. Can the survey results be sent in your newsletter of published in local newspapers?? 335. Maintain unusually high standards in police and fire protection. Continue overall response of local government to "caring and sharing". 336. 911 ambulance response on May 13, 1998 was outstanding and very professional. Street lighting on 5800 block of Washington St. is nonexistent. 337. The city concrete crew and tree trimming crew well below standards--crumbling concrete and butchered trees. However, city workers are friendly--hire professionals--outside contractors. Snow plowing and street sweeping very good. Parks nicely kept. Nice health club and municipal center. 341. Lehigh/Dempster intersection is still leaving much to be desired. Waiting time is unacceptable. 342. IDOT plan to funnel traffic thru Waukegan and Dempster is bad for Morton Grove. The Village should advise all residents how to campaign against the plan. 343. Our local Village officials have done a fine job. However, enticing desirable tax paying industries/businesses would be helpful. 344. Let us have handguns in our homes to protect ourselves. 345. Add an indoor swimming pool to the Park District facility. 347. Enforce the existing rules and laws pertaining to the general appearance of private residences, i.e. grass height, trimming bushes, trimming trees and general maintenance of the property " Front and back of property!!! 351. As some communities have done, I would like to see a designated public space for pet owners to be able to bring their dogs for exercise. I would also like to see Morton Grove work towards becoming a more diverse community. Finally, I would like to see the Village enact a nondiscrimination policy for housing, employment and public accommodations base on all of the following: Race, ethnicity, gender, disability, and sexual orientation (as other progressive communities are doing). 354. Morton Grove must attract industrial manufacturing jobs--we lost Harper then Cook Electric, now we are going to lose 3-Com. Lets offer tax credits, etc. to attract clean electromechanical industries to Morton Grove. What is the plan? Let's see the results of survey in the local news papers and cable TV. 357. Since my church is in Evanston, I don't have the knowledge of my town that I once had--that's nobodies fault but my own. I love Morton Grove, and I just hope I can live here for the rest of my time here. 358. 1) Continue sidewalk north on Central to Forest Preserve. 2) Install sidewalks on all streets N. of Dempster between Forest Preserve and Edens. 3) Don't widen Dempster from Waukegan to the Edens. 4) Would like to see street lights added throughout the whole village. 5) Sidewalk over the Edens on Dempster. 6) Paint curbs up to "No Parking" signs, i.e. Mansfield Park. 7) speed bumps in front of Park View School. 8) Continue sidewalk from F.P. to shopping center on Dempster. 9) Stop spraying for mosquitoes. 361. 1) We need a Village inspector who goes around pinpointing homes needing painting, repairs, lawn maintenance, etc. in order to keep up the appearance of the Village and retain property values. 2) We need street lights. This is the darkest place I have lived in in 62 years. 364. Stop all your increased taxes on everything. 368. - Patrolling Dempster - See more police cars on streets - More local street repaving. 370. Maintain the beauty of Morton Grove. Cut and trim all the trees at Oakton St.; check sidewalks; during Fall and Winter always keep clean all the home driveways--at the Oakton Street they always block the driveway especially when they use the truck snow plowing; please post a minimum speed limit by Niles High School and residents at a speed of 35 miles is too dangerous to the student and resident; put post lights in the Oakton St., it's too dark. 372. What is taking so long to get rid of the dilapidated motels on Waukegan Road? 373. Continue to upgrade Dempster retail stores. Save postage! Print the survey results in M.G. newsletter and "Champion". 374. More cable channels, but watch fees--getting high. 378. Fight the widening of Golf Road--that will send more traffic on Dempster. The citizens have more knowledge of widening Golf Road to Skokie Blvd. and adding on-and off-ramps on Edens than the supposed engineers of the state highways. Remember how they had to revise Edens at the junction with O'Hare highway. Another blooper. 379. All is well now but about 2 years ago I had a serious problem. A large (5/6 bedroom) home was build across the stre : and sold to people from India. Soon they brought in all their relatives from India. All .lose people across the street did not bother me but all those cars--it -� was like living across the street from Holiday Inn. I spent 4-1/2 years in the air force during WW II. Those people from India never did a darned thing for our country--they just come over here to use it. I left Chicago to get away from congestion and when I had the congestion problem there was not one person in Village Hall willing to help me. I recommend that when \tar' a builder seeks a permit to build a large home, people from our Village Hall should explain tot the buyer that it must be used as a single family home. The reason all is well now, about 2 months ago I saw a large moving van parked across the street--much furniture and clothing was moved out and now it looks more like a single family residence, meaning the Pakistani Hilton across the street. 382. Residential streets definitely need to be better lit--it's just too dark in Morton Grove. We need to attract more quality businesses to bring in more tax revenue and keep shopping local. 383. We are stating a fact regarding the tenants living at the motels. A motel is a temporary home-- not a permanent one. Therefore, the people living there is illegal. 384. Comment on questionnaire--do you realize that by folding and mailing, one's name and address as well as income and number of persons in household is exposed? 385. Pursue more diligently the once proposed policy of no parking on Dempster between Central and Lehigh. This will provide three lanes of traffic in each direction. Also, to eliminate a "bottleneck" between Lehigh and Waukegan, thought should be given to narrowing the wide median strip and widening that run to three lanes. 386. I would like to see another park (such as Pioneer Park) on vacant property instead of another Mall!! 387. Why don't you make the Village sticker the same every year using the Gazebo as the logo. 389. None I can think of off-hand. I believe they are doing a good job. 390. Most important--do not allow widening or placement of traffic barriers on Dempster. Strict control and enforcement of speed limit on Dempster. Important--expand and maintain bike lanes throughout Village and along Metra right-of-way. Encourage Forest Preserve District to erect a bridge over Golf Road at Central for bike path; this crossing is dangerous. 391. Redevelopment of Waukegan Corridor from Dempster to Golf. 392. Indoor swimming pool needed. 395. Have the Post Office give back our mail boxes--everyone else around here has boxes. Why don't we??? 396. No commercial development and a way to deal with the heavy traffic going through Morton Grove. More recreation space; no more residential development either. Its getting very crowded on the thru streets (Golf, Dempster, Austin, Church/Beckwith). 397. We have enough Dominicks and Walgreens. Converting Omni into Dominicks was stupid and God forbid we save a couple of bucks on groceries!! Heard another Walgreens was going in at Waukegan and Beckwith; if this is true, how brilliant is that considering there is one a few blocks away. "Th 400. Tice land on east side of Narragansett-Golf Course land for single-family homes. ,sure 219 School Board to get its act together. The public cannot believe anything they report or try to change. 401. More street lights (in the center of the block). 402. Morton Grove must start to accommodate younger families--improve pools (like Niles, i.e. Iceland Park). Parks need to be overhauled, need to offer more evening or weekend Park District classes for the "working" moms. 406. 1. Improve the schools, otherwise, good, young families move out of the Village when they can afford it. 2. Plant more trees on parkways. 3. Don't trim parkway trees so aggressively. 407. As a business, we are very concerned about the empty stores on Dempster. Also, about the proposed state highway on Dempster. We need more parking, not less. Also, longer parking times on streets our customers can stay 2-3 hours. 409. - Enforcing speed limit/limit traffic congestion on Central/Harms. - Enforcing a no "Noise Pollution" esp. for teens with really loud stereo systems in cars. -� - More frequent Pace service down Dempster. 410. Streets repaved--walks repaired. Need grocery store on east end of Village. Reduce NOISE from PLANES. Enforce fireworks ban. Library open on Sunday in summer. 411. Because we are completely satisfied with the government of Morton Grove, we can see no need for further improvements. 412. - Make sure houses/families maintain property to an attractive level. - New sidewalks - Make store-fronts on Dempster more attractive (old and run down). 413. Have police ticket all commercial vehicles parked overnight on our streets, not just a select few. 414. More trees in newer neighborhoods, more street lights in all neighborhoods and fewer strip malls--they are ugly!!! Overall doing a good job! 415. Cut down speeding on Menard. Smell coming from wells--its terrible. "\ Get street lights down the block. 416. We need a hardware store near Dempster and/or Waukegan and Harlem. 418. Prohibit residents from parking their recreational vehicles, such as large boats on their property. It's unpleasant to look at. Also, bon fires, or wood burning gin the backyard should not be allowed, especially if its illegal to burn leaves. 419. Expand library, have an area designated for dogs in the parks. 420. Bushes, trees and fences should be cut down a safe distance from corners so that cars are able to see when pulling out from streets. Other Villages make this a law. 421. No more multiple dwellings. 422. Providing transportation and ambulance service to and from hospitals and doctor's offices in Evanston, Skokie and Glenview. 424. I live on the corner of Harlem and Arcadia and in the Spring time it is full of Dandelions, so , I wish they would put week killer so it will look nice. 426. The Library needs to be expanded. Expand the video section to enlarge the collection we currently have. Put the videos in an area where residents can see them without having to ask if the movie is in. 428. Repair damaged roads and sidewalks more efficiently. Reduce airplane noise!!! 429. Morton Grove needs to renovate downtown and get some good stores, as well as find tenants for all of the businesses currently out of business. Dempster Street is embarrassing in that every other store location is currently unoccupied. Also, how about some good stores; other than ABT Morton Grove has nothing. 430. 1. Morton Grove lacks a "downtown area". You have to drive to different locations to make purchases. Groceries are the only major and regular purchases made here--that is strictly done for convenience since Dominicks is so expensive. 2. Please redecorate the Library. 431. 1. Ordinance that prohibits use of noisy yard equipment (especially blowers) from use on Sundays and later evening hours. 2. Attract good businesses to the several empty store locations on Dempster west of the train tracks. 3. An indoor swimming pool for use when the outdoor pools are unavailable. 4. Bike path south of Dempster is in bad condition (unless this is the responsibility of the Park District). 433. If you could do something to promote industry it would help the tax situation. 435. Grocery store; a better Osco store. 438. More space for big stores; department & discount stores like Jewel Food stores with Osco to compete with Dominicks, and Target like Niles and Evanston. Cub Foods or Aldi like Niles and Skokie have. More big, well known stores will attract customers to shop here in Morton Grove and bring revenue in so our taxes will go down. 439. We need a "family" atmosphere in this village! There is no community cohesiveness. What about a nice downtown area without busy traffic--how about making us a "Tree City". We'll become a lot more attractive to young families. 443. Do something about the vacant retail property on Dempster(west of Waukegan), Amlings, etc.-- unsightly. Get rid of Admiral Oasis, etc!! Hasten the removal of the deep tunnel project remains. 447. Improve appearance of Waukegan Road. 448. Keep working--honestly. 449. I very much dislike the fact that the Village has ordinances that are not enforced at all by the authorities, i.e. commercial vehicles parked in residential driveways. Therefore the Village is gradually losing its charm. 451. Limited rental properties has kept Morton Grove especially nice, and limited areas of industry. I would not like to see any development which would increase population density or industry which would increase traffic or pollution! I'd like to see a little more "small town" feel to Morton Grove. I'm tired of "super stores" and mega-size malls, etc. Smaller can be better. I'd prefer Park Ridge to Schaumburg as a model! 452. Sticker for home owner to enable pickup trucks that belong to the home owner in qualifying condition (not an eyesore) to be parked overnight in front of his/her property. It will create more revenue to the Village at reasonable sticker yearly charges. P.S. Survey should be pre- posted to save time and money. 454. I am sorry you saw fit to allow the building on every inch of open space instead of using empty existing buildings. This was a great place to grow up years ago, now it is becoming congested and too much traffic. 456. I'd like open space available where people are welcome with their dogs 457. Crack down on homes that are looking really decrepit, trashy and unkempt. Too many cars, too many lawn ornaments, sheets as curtains, unmanicured lawns, hedges, peeling paint. 461. Upkeep and maintenance of commercial property, especially property that is not occupied. 468. Why not publish the results in your various publications and newspapers like the Champion, and save taxpayer dollars. '� 470. Dempster Street is starting to look like Devon Avenue. All you see is Asian food stores, foreign lettering on signs--it looks shabby, not to mention all the vacant stores--it's embarrassing!! Get with it Trustees; bring Morton Grove into the next century. Stop giving permits to everyone who wants to open a mini-man. Get some quality stores and restaurants on Dempster!! 472. Grocery stores. 475. We have too many homes that are not taken care of. We have too many cheap housing. The value of homes in Morton Grove goes nowhere. We offer nothing to our people like all other suburbs. No golf, no free bus. We are in debt and don't know why because where is the money going. The reason I won't sign my name is unfortunately I'm stuck in Morton Grove so I have to keep unknown. But that doesn't make me happy. It is my understanding we are suppose to have someone checking blocks to see if homes are cared for. Well I hope we don't pay this guy cause I could give you the addresses of 15 homes within walking distance that are a disgrace. You ask what Morton Grove offers? Nothing! We have high taxes, cheap housing, no recreational things other than a few parks and large debt. We are fighting to buy the Oasis. Why? Let the builder buy it. Why are these people living , there full time if he has merely a motel license? Why is he not fined? Why do I have to pay to relocate these people? There is plenty of cheap apartments; let them go there. This is one of Morton Grove's great assets. Read the paper and see how many fights and drugs are being done at the Oasis. We close our eyes to this. This Village needs to take lessons from Skokie, Niles and Glenview to see what makes a village work. We pay all the money for water to fill pools which are open maybe 8-10 weeks. Lets clean this Village up; in fact right behind the Niles Grove Store, 1st block 2nd house, there must be 12 people living in that house, and it is disgusting. Next time I walk, I'll give you addresses. Lets see how sincere you are about cleaning up and improving. Also, how about us joining Niles Senior Group. I'd pay for membership. They are always on the go and to great places. Ask Mayor Blase if we can annex with his senior group. 476. Lighting - I think neighborhood streets should be better lit. However, I dislike the idea of conventional street lights. I feel they diminish the aesthetic character of our neighborhoods, and could potentially reduce property values. Most homes in this area have existing yard lights, though the majority are not in use. An ordinance requiring these lights be operational would provide the necessary lighting, while maintaining the character of our neighborhoods. In cases where residents do not have yard lights, or the lights they have are no longer operation, I would be willing to accept a small tax increase, so that the Village could help underwrite the cost of new lights, (possibly a 50/50 subsidy, as was the case with boulevard trees and sidewalks several years ago). 478. I don't know what can be done about it at this time, but Dempster St. businesses are so shoddy. Window displays are messy and dirty. Very unattractive. I wish we could attract more prosperous businesses. 481. Keep it the friendly, family oriented community it was and kinda still is. 484. Reduce traffic on Dempster. 485. Should be free programs for children. A lot of them can't afford to pay the fee-too high. Children need to be kept busy, occupied. They have too much time being bored doing nothing especially for those parents that can't afford your outrageous fee for swimming, sport and park districts are outrageous. Teenagers don't drive till 16-18 years. Nothing for them to do, especially if they're not good enough to make a sport team. They have a lot of time and get in trouble. Should have batting cages, arcades, clubs, sports, basketball, baseball, free skating ring. A place to go in your own town. Remember they don't drive to go to Niles or Skokie--on the street too much. 486. Develop a town with everything together--library, police, fire, bus station, train station, senior center, stores. Please publish results of survey. 488. More areas for young people to meet; more areas for young people to dance. Area for older than teenagers to dance also. Don't need band--music machine would be fine; a band now and then. 489. Dominicks is the only grocery store and it is too big to just go in for just a few items. Why isn't there a Jewel in Morton Grove? The only two drug stores left in M.G. are both very small representations. There are certainly an over abundance of ethnic restaurants. 491. Street lights, local representation in our area. 493. More strict enforcement of speed limits on Dempster and Central. Noise bathers on Edens (as in Highland Park at Lake-Cook Road). 497. Your elected officials received a cost of living increase. These elected officials should have the courtesy to answer our letters or make a phone call. 499. I think most people in Morton Grove are primarily concerned with keeping the value of their homes high. Strict laws on outside appearances and proper development of Dempster St. are key. Do we need all the foreign languages? English is the language of our country. 500. Improve the look and viability of Dempster Street between the Edens and Austin Avenue. At the present time it has been reduced to an eyesore compared to years past. "Incentives" to bring small business to Dempster St. We need to plan for Dempster between Edens and Ferris—re: incentives. 506. As a whole, I feel life is good in Morton Grove. Keeping taxes down and correctly spent is important for homeowners and the community. 508. Improve Dempster traffic flow, left turn lanes, diverting through traffic to Oakton and Golf. 510. Better grocery stores. Since there is no competition, Dominicks is charging very high prices; would even like to see a Sam's Club or Cub Foods. Small businesses having harder time here; not enough parking. 515. There doesn't seem to be as many good programs at the Library. Some activities are excellent but there aren't many of them. I've been able to use the activity programs at Glenview Public Library and feel you could check their programs to upgrade Morton Grove's activities. I think the Library sound system is poor. Someone said they were going to work on the system. I don't go to watch the movies (full length ones) or go to the senior Tuesday movies because I can't tell the words that are being said. 516. Have inspectors drive around and check for garbage on the streets and in front of the homes. It's a disgrace to see such filth around our neighborhood in Morton Grove. No one ever checks around to see such filthy conditions. 519. Dempster Street is beginning to look like Maxwell Street. I'm very disgusted with it. Remove all of those ethnic signs. This is America, let everyone learn English else they might as well go back to where they came from. When I walk down Dempster I think I'm in a foreign country. 521. Underground utility lines--safety, reliability, cosmetic. Get rid of motels on Waukegan. • Replace more Elm trees. 524. I see living in a community as an investment. I'd like to see my investment in Morton Grove appreciate. Ideally I'd like Morton Grove to be a community outsiders think positively about. I'd like to see us more like a North Shore Community with a cozy downtown. Sometimes I think community leaders are not looking toward the future but for a quick buck. For example, those ugly homes on Central in place of one nice home, and the gambling parlor we almost got a few years back. And, let us not forget deep tunnel that then-mayor Hohs said he never thought to look into! 529. 1. Spruce up Dempster Street--getting to be an eyesore with vacant offices and cracked sidewalks and weedy areas. Need more "green" on Dempster. 2. Park areas overspend on visual attractiveness at expense of user areas. Examples are gazebo in Harrer Park--pretty but no good use. Park police are overkill and a waste of tax dollars, ie. special parking space for them at rec. center lot. 531. I have lived in Morton Grove for 29 years. I am willing to take part on local committees (particularly planning related). 532. I feel Morton Grove is overdoing its snow clearing program. It should be done in the regular work hours and not during off hours and paying overtime to this. Sometimes our alley is cleared off at 6:00 a.m. and I'm sure that is overtime pay. 534. More trees in malls, shopping areas, streets. We need a village center pulling Village needs in one group of buildings, not spread all over town. 537. We need a community events sign that any organization or church in the community could use to advertise events. 542. The combination of age, wisdom, coupled with newer presentation of the younger approach! 543. When you want information from the homeowners for your use, why do we have to pay the postage? This drives me nuts!!! 548. I think we've built enough. I don't believe in variances to put up housing on tiny lots. I think the Delaine Farm homes are too large for 60' \ 130' lots. A good grocery store would be nice. As for retail shops, don't go by what I say because I rarely go shopping. If people shopped like me, the country would be in a major depression. Thank God for people like my wife and kids. 550. Don't understand if you can have a valid city sticker on your car and the license is old, your car is not considered an abandoned car. This car has not been moved for over a year and the snow piles up and leaves and trash isn't swept and cleaned. Makes our street look bad. We on our block take pride in our homes and yards--but this guy next door has been a real pain. 551. Would like better street lighting in my area. Would like to see an ordinance against flying a completely dilapidated American flag. 559. The Village should be more aggressive in its efforts to maintain Dempster as an attractive major thoroughfare in Morton Grove. Some of the sidewalks are badly in need of replacement on Dempster. If there are going to be vacant lots such as the former Leather Store at Mango and Dempster, the owner should be required to maintain their appearance and should not be allowed to erect rusted safety fences and then simply walk away. 562. We have been very happy in Morton Grove. The services provided and the parks are excellent. We feel however that any small bits of open space are disappearing. For example, whenever one house is taken down, two are built in its place. A new housing development and townhouses/condos put a greater burden on the roads and especially the sewer system and causes a feeling of congestion. 563. Redevelopment of Lincoln Avenue strip. Attract grocery in my area. 564. Consistent quality of services. 566. 1. Put a barrier between the toddler play area and Dempster Street at Harrer Park. 2. Get a new teacher for the Park District art classes (coloring book pages should not be used). 3. Get a full-size Library (see Skokie, Niles, etc.). 4. Offer exploratory Park District classes (for children and adults in Japanese and Russian). 567. Allow responsible dog owners to walk through the park. I helped pay for these parks and can never walk through them because I always walk with a dog. One feels safer that way. I see many people do it and one of the very few times I did it, I was really harassed by the Park Police. I was only cutting around a fence from ComEd land which was at that time about 25 feet, and only because there was a big rain storm coming and that was the shortest way home. 569. Increase the times (occasions) that bring Grovers together, if feasible. Already good. The trustees are each doing a very fine job also. I regret the loss of Wilma. 571. Grocery store at least where you could get essentials; laundry, not all people have washer and driers; hardware store that we don't need to go to Niles or Glenview; streets are terribly dark at night. 572. 1. Garbage collection twice a week. 2. Regular trimming of trees. 573. Should have put a swimming pool at the Prairie View Health Club. 574. I would like to have heaters installed in outdoor swimming pools. Our season is short and its a long time for the pools to be a comfortable temperature. I think more people may buy season passes if pools were heated. I would also like to see our library updated. Children's section is very small. 576. Need a hardware store and grocery. Senior Citizen retirement with one meal or more and assisted care if needed. 577. Larger library--Morton Grove has the worst library of all surrounding communities. 582. Flooding is still a problem for homes located south of Dempster, north of Lincoln and east of Menard. Power outages still occur although ComEd seems responsive. Cable modems should be added as an option to our cable services. Stores (fronts) on Dempster should be remodeled to give them a uniform appearance. Most people cruise through Morton Grove and never know it. 584. Abolish handgun law. Reduce/remove car stickers. No charge for additional trash cans. 586. Make landlords responsible for their tenants. Get rid of the slum apartments in the old part of town, especially at Lincoln and Fernald. 588. We need an overpass at Dempster and Lehigh NOW. Summary should be sent to all in the Village Newsletter. 593. Have the Post Office put the neighborhood mail boxes back. 594. Not have 4 or 5 men stand around when one man is working on street work--not to have 2 or 3 men stand while one man works. Keep raising salaries or fees and get less service. 595. Give incentives to merchants to occupy vacant stores. 597. A sidewalk on Dempster Street over Edens Expressway all the way from Central to Lockwood. A sidewalk from Milwaukee RR tracks to Prairie View Center on south side of Dempster St. 598. I feel taxes are way too high for me and I feel one day I might have to move elsewhere. Also the lights are very poor on our street; I'm afraid of going out at night time. I love MG and I always wanted to live here. I remember as a child visiting my Uncle, Abraham Sargis, who was one of the first settlers here after WWI and lived on Church St. (his house still stands though there are a few changes on it). I don't live too far from it now and I go by it ^m often. 600. Better street lighting for safety and security. 602. Morton Grove doesn't have any one thing special to attract people such as an Old Orchard or Golf Mill, or a focal point or center that would interest people and draw them to the town. The trails in the forest preserves are great. Lots of walking, biking etc. but when my friends and I want someplace to go to shop or eat out or be entertained we go outside Morton Grove. 608. Morton Grove is currently divided among four elementary school district. There would be a great deal of educational and community enhancement if the entire village comprised one elementary school district of its own. We live in District 63, in Maine Township. I would rate the District well below average, far beneath the standards and needs of a community of the stature of Morton Grove. A primary reason for this deficiency is that District 63 has no focused community of interest. It is comprised of fragments of Morton Grove and other surrounding villages, plus a portion of unincorporated Maine Township. The Village Board should take the lead in pushing for detachment proceedings and consolidations needed to form a single elementary school district within the village. This is such a monumental effort that it needs the backing that only sponsorship by the Village Government could give it. Compare Morton Grove's situation with District 34 which is almost entirely Glenview, District 64 which is almost entirely Park Ridge. They are much better than the collective sum of Morton Grove's 4 districts because they have a focused community of interest. Granted Districts 67 and 70 are good "1 district. But they are both single-school districts hampered by their small size and limited revenue sources, which makes each of them vulnerable to financial problems, and places limitations on the diversity of their educational program offerings. District 69 has had ongoing, widely-publicized financial problems. Consolidation would have a symbiotic effect to the benefit of everyone. I would be happy to discuss this topic with any interested village government representative. 610. We should be more selective in the type of retail stores we bring into M.G. Our "strip" malls are very "seedy". Our business district is not appealing. Glenview has put a lot of effort into their planning and it shows nicely. People want to shop there. Our strip shopping malls look terrible and it is unattractive to drive through and see it. It doesn't look appealing to a person looking to purchase a home vs. going through an area like Glenview. First impressions are important! We are every bit as good a village as our neighbor Glenview, we just need to dress up nicer. 612. I live on Beckwith Road and the speed limit is 25 mph--well all the cars go over this up to 50 mph. Why is the Police Department not doing something about this speed business. 616. I think the Village has deteriorated "en masse" by selling cheap housing. The Village has done nothing to set any kind of standards. 618. Monitor parking of cars that block sidewalks preventing easy passage of foot traffic. "1 619. Provide more affordable housing--no more "Delaine Farms". 620. Encourage new residents to register to vote. Sponsor citizen education for newcomers. �.. Bring back the "Welcome Wagon". It's important to hand deliver Village information--map. history book, Chamber of Commerce handouts. What happened to the Village Open House this year? 624. Keep the shrubbery cut back from public sidewalks, especially along Lincoln Avenue. Cut the parkways more frequently and Don't Plant TREES under the electric wires! DUH!! 625. Build a water park at Oriole Pool like Des Plaines has on Dempster. 627. West of Harlem, easement areas should be cleaned up, weeds should be removed, bushes should not tangle with electrical overhead wires and cut down to size. Around stop signs there should be no bushes, etc. hampering view of stop signs. Side streets should be repaved. 628 Improve streets, lighting, sidewalks, curbs. Have IDOT continue down Golf Road, don't cross over on Waukegan and use Dempster to reach Edens. 639. Residents living in Skokie school district, schools are not as good as Morton Grove. All facilities are not handicapped accessible. 640. Snow plowing buries driveways. If we were senior citizens we would not even be able to shovel our way out. We have lived on a cul-de-sac and now a dead end and have had several feet of snow plowed to our driveway even as we stood shoveling ourselves out. 641. Keep stricter controls on building code violations. 643. Do not issue anymore bonds for community development. These debts will have to be paid. 644. Do something about the empty stores on Dempster. Grocery and bakery on east end of town. 645. Do not allow IDOT to direct east-west Golf Road traffic through Waukegan Road and Dempster Street. This is a very poor traffic plan! 648. Comprehensive Plan incorporating the use of the vacant stores on Dempster. An all-encompassing store such as a Wal-Mart. Maintenance of the prohibition of having guns and other weapons. 649. Develop a retail area with adequate parking. Discourage super stores like factory card outlet from overexpanding without adequate staff to move customers. If 3Com ceases manufacturing, the redevelopment of that area could be the Village's tax advantage. 650. Would like an enclosed or safe area to run my dogs, lower cost for daily use of pool, better bus service north to Gurnee, Great America or Rand/Dundee area. 651. The most important thing for Morton Grove to do for improvement would be to update the looks of stores and businesses. They are awful looking. Plant more trees. Do something with Dempster; I hate driving on it (too busy). 652. Cut the crime so people don't have their things outdoors stolen and damaged. 653. Dempster Street looks terrible; no appeal, not attractive, empty stores, looks bad. Motels bring business men into your town and always have, the town needs this and you had better look at this again before you make a big mistake. Keep Morton Grove from making a financial burden on us, the people. 656. Can we get a decent Post Office with some room for parking? Also spend some money on the Library to update it. 657. Continue renewing streets. What activities do you have for teens and young adults. 659. - More street lights would feel safer. - Attracting industry may lower our taxes. - People with disabilities need to be taken into consideration more, i.e. free bus to Golf Mill, senior trips need to be wheelchair accessible. - People with disabilities should be offered the same discounts as seniors, across the board. 660. A park or lake similar to Lake Opeeka in Des Plaines with open walking areas. Also landscaped areas. 662. There are too many streets without lighting. Couldn't the Handy Andy vacancy be converted into a retail mini-mall? It is refreshing to be solicited for public opinion. 664. Dempster, which is the "gateway" to Morton Grove has become somewhat blighted with many rug stores, foreign stores, etc. Store fronts are run down, as are sidewalks and parking areas. We've lived her 42 years and have seen its (Dempster) decline. We have served on Village committees and have seen no positive results. 667. - Make an exerted effort to join with groups who are trying to control airplane noise which will ultimately detract from property values and quality of life in Village. - Encourage new business, i.e. Italian and other shops. 668. We need more street lighting, not just corners. 669. Re: #14 My taxes have gone from $1,200 to $3,000 in ten years!! I don't see the "quality of life" going up--just my tax $$. 671. I believe Morton Grove is one of the forest villages around. I was raised in Morton Grove, raised my children here and am still here now. I have lived in Morton Grove a total of 40 years on and off. I have seen Morton Grove change over the years. Some of it good, some of it bad. I believe the scariest of it all is the increase in crime in the areas with the worst being that some people who live in the Village do NOT take care of their housing and has let it fall off to where their house needs repair to mowing/weeding, etc. However, all in all Morton Grove is a fine village and I'm proud to live here. The following is a list of some of the things that have been on my mind lately and feel could improve Morton Grove: 1. Do more regarding crime prevention! Have police walk neighborhoods; especially the Dempster Street corridor. 2. Offer some help to the Villagers who cannot afford to have their homes repaired or mowed on a regular basis. Start a program with teenage boys that are available to the village for this kind of work. (A program open to all residents not just Seniors. There are also single mothers living in the Village who could use this service.) Offer a "Handy Man" service for those in need, not just the poor!) 3. Have more weekend awareness programs instead of at night programs at the Village Hall with babysitting included. (Some of use have small children and can't go at night and some of use work early and are in bed by 8:00 p.m., etc.) 4. Have wild animal awareness programs. Send out printed literature to each household regarding this. (Some people in the Village are not aware that raccoons, squirrels and rabbits , can carry deadly bacteria and they should not feed them or make room for them in their backyards.) 5. Morton Grove should encourage more companies to move into the Village by giving them some additional incentives. This would also lower our taxes to bring more commercial establishments into the Village. 6. I believe that there should be "new blood" working in the Village Hall as there has developed a certain "abrupt" attitude with people of those who have been there a long time. (I am not talking about the lovely receptionists as you enter the building.) 7. I would like to see more published about the Village through the Village and distributed to each household. 672. Require all bicyclists to have a bell or a horn. Walking is my exercise--I am in constant danger of being "run over" by kids who whiz by silently! 673. • Improve Dempster Street Roads • More trees and greenery on Dempster Street • Ask retailers on Dempter Street to take better care of plants and shrubbery • Lower taxes We live in a wonderful community, never let it become unattractive or unsafe, and watch our taxes. We're a mature suburb and shouldn't be subjected to extra tax burdens. 674. Consolidate elem. school districts (will never happen?). Legislate moral and ethical guidelines (will never happen?) for new businesses-no adult book stores, massage parlors, etc. Prohibit truck storage/parking on Waukegan Road--Abt, U-Haul, Ace Rental. Seek annexation of unincorporated Glenview area north of Golf Road (will never happen?). 675. Do not use Dempster Street as a main artery as proposed by State of Illinois. 676. Send out a letter to all the new ethnic people moving in that do not follow the M.G. ordinances. 681. Stores to compete with Dominicks. New and better restaurants. 682. We need many more park activities for our children. More accessibility to park use, drop in center for our pre-teen and teenagers. When we moved here 6 years ago we had 6 children on our block; we have 23 now. The seniors are moving or passing on, too much emphasis on seniors. Our schools are running over with children. What is there for our children to do. Basketball courts are taken and certainly not by Morton Grove children. Other people from other communities. No family support-HELP. 685. Provide some kind of incentive to businesses so they stay and more new come in. It's awful to see Dempster Street from Edens to Austin being haunting alley. All businesses are wiped out. Need to give M.G. life blood to make it look alive--new businesses, companies, factory can help. 688. For the taxes we pay--stop high salaries for less work. 689. You totally ignored physical fitness facilities! Bally is a big traffic instigator! 691. When a new tree is planted by the Village, inform the homeowner with a packet of care information. I have seen so many new trees die simply for a lack of water and this is sad! 692. Dempster street looks terrible. I always bring visitors other ways around town. It looks depressed. 694. Improved cable TV service More street lights for side streets 695. Organizing block clubs and neighborhood associations and celebrations. Is there a local or city crisis/counseling hot line? Is there a Morton Grove day of prayer like national one? 696. Clean up Waukegan Road businesses and beautify area. Need traffic control on Waukegan--this road is an obstacle course between Golf and Dempster—very dangerous. Dempster businesses need remodeling and parking facilities. 697. New single family homes in modest price range +or- $250,000 Unique shops—more appealing town center 699. Please don't let TCI into Morton Grove. They're irresponsible. They don't really care about their cable customers. 700. Ban Chemlawn and/or any other such company Have and enforce stricter tree ordinances, i.e. any tree five inches or over cannot be removed unless approved by Village arborist even on private property. 701. Please consider banning the use of commercial pesticides and herbicides in Morton Grove completely as the cancer rate indicates. It only hurts all of us and the environment. 702. The schools need to be much more responsive to parent input and not run as if they are independent of the community. 704. Do some sprucing up of Dempster, not just planning for Waukegan Road. r r : Village of c9VIorton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee From: Charles S. Scheck, Director, Community Dev o eqi 7f7 Date: June 26, 1998 4 Re: Project Materials Additional "Background Studies" material which have been developed for your review are enclosed and include: • Planning and Development Analysis • Transportation and Public Utility System Analysis Please insert these memoranda behind the "Background Studies" tab in the Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee binder. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior Citizen Center of the Flickinger Municipal Center for the "Visioning Workshop". If you have questions or comments, please contact me immediately. CSS:dn Enclosures Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 It Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 �EY Rea.led Paper M --•■ �.. TAP TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development Management&Finance • Urban Re%itali,ation Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne Date: June 17, 1998 Subject Planning & Development Analysis This report summarizes the Consultant Team's analysis of the planning and development characteristics of the Morton Grove community, under- taken as a part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Planning& Development report is based on a review of previous plans and studies, data collected by Village staff, and investigations un- dertaken by the Consultant. The report also considers the issues and concerns identified by local residents and business persons in the key person interviews and the Committee Workshop, both of which are sum- marized in separate reports. In contrast to several of the other reports prepared as a part of the Com- prehensive Plan Update, the Planing& Development report emphasizes the use of maps and graphics. We believe this "graphic" approach con- veys planning and development data more clearly and more concisely, and is more easily understood by most local residents and public officials. The report includes eight maps and accommodating text: 1. Introduction & Community Setting 2. Generalized Existing Land-Use 3. Land-Use Changes: 1979-1998 4. Zoning 5. Parks &Recreation 6. Public & Private Schools 7. Other Community Facilities 8. Issues & Concerns This report is supplemented by a companion report prepared by McDonough Associates, Inc., which highlights the transportation system 222 South Riverside Plaza and public utilities in the Morton Grove community. Suite 1616 Chicago.Illinois 60606 (312)382-2/OO Fan 3121382-2128 L J troduction As part of the initial phase of Morton Grove's Comprehensive Planning Program, this report documents information about physical development conditions and potentials within the Village. it addresses land - use, zoning, parks and recreation, public and private schools, and other community fadlittes. The report highlights existing conditions, points out changes that have occurred since the previous Comprehensive Plan was prepared, and summarizes the major issues and concerns to be addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan. Community Setting. The Village of Mor- ton Grove, Illinois, is a mature, essentially built -up community with a population of approximately 23,000 persons. Situated In Cook County, Morton Grove covers an area of five square miles and is located approximately 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 10 miles north- east of O'Hare International Airport. Morton Grove occupies a strategic location within the north suburban area. It is located immediately west of the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) and has good regional accessibility via several major transportation routes. It is also well served by the commuter rail system and a commuter station is located within the heart of the Village. Morton Grove is a westerly member of Chicago's so- called 'north shore' sub- urban communities. It is bordered on the south and west by the Village of Niles, on the east by Skokie, and on the north by Glenview. ir 1 I w e i( I i i r Like some of the neighboring villages, Morton Grove has an aging population and an increasingly diverse racial and ethnic composition. ft's current income levels are generally comparable to those estimated for Niles and Skokie, but somewhat lower when compared to Glenview, Lincolnwood and Park Ridge. As a built -up community, Morton Grove is expected to experience only modest future growth In population, households and employment. Development Pattern. The major portion of Morton Grove is devoted to single - family residential neighborhoods consisting of essentially sound and well maintained housing stock. Most existing multi - family residential development is located along Lincoln Avenue and Wau- kegan Road. Morton Grove has traditionally been an attractive and desirable community in which to live, offering a range of housing choices at generally affordable prices and high - quality community facilities and services. The housing vacancy rate has been consistently low, suggesting a per- sistently strong demand for housing units in the Village. Retail, service and office uses are located along Dempster Street, Wauke- gan Road and Lincoln Avenue. The Vil- lage also encompasses a small but signif- icant industrial sector. A major distinguishing feature of Mor- ton Grove is the presence of Cook Coun- ty Forest Preserve land, which bisects the community and accounts for approxi- mately twenty percent of the total land area within the Village. Morton Grove also contains a variety of public and Institutional uses that add significantly to the overall quality of life within the com- munity. Even though Morton Grove is a'built- up' community and has little remaining vacant land, there will continue to be demand for a modest amount of new residential, commercial and industrial development within the community in the future. New development;might entail replacement of older existing uses, the redevelopment of marginal and deteriorated properties, and the develop- ment of remaining vacant land. I Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is Morton Grove's official policy guide for physical Improvement and development. It con- siders not only the immediate needs and concerns of the community, but also projects improvement and development 10 to 15 years in the future. The Plan Is 'comprehensive' in both scope and coverage. It addresses the use of land and buildings, the movement of traffic and pedestrians, and the provision of parks, schools, utilities and other pub- lic facilities. It also addresses residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, indus- trial districts, public and institutional lands, and public rights -of -way. The Comprehensive Plan establishes the "ground rules' for private Improve- ment and development. It provides guidelines by which the Planning Com mission and Village Board can review and evaluate private development prc posals. The Plan also provides a guide for public investments and capital improvements, and can help to ensure that local public dollars are spent wise The Comprehensive Plan provides a basis for refining the zoning ordinance subdivision regulations and other devi opment codes, all of which are used tc implement planning policies and recot mendations. Finally, the Comprehensive Plan can serve as a marketing tool to promote Morton Grove's unique assets, and it c be used to help attract new families ar desirable new investment and develof ment to the community. Morian Cove's PkimbW P►»gram Morton Grove's previous Comprehensh Plan was prepared in 1979. While the previous Plan has served as an effecth guide for improvement and develop- ment, a new Plan is now needed to reflect changing conditions, preferences and potentials within the community. "UMd by.' Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc.' McDonough Associates, Inc. Jung loss 0 G eralized Existing Land Use ■ he Village of Morton Grove contains a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial and public land uses. Since Morton Grove is a mature community and most of the Village is already developed, the existing land - use pattern will be an important consideration in the new Comprehensive Plan. Figure 2 highlights generalized existing land -use, based on fleld surveys and investigations undertaken by Village staff and the Consultant in the Spring of 1998: Points of Interest: 1- Washington Commons 2- rdage Plaza Shopping Center 3 -Abt Electronics 4 -awn Industries 5 - Gamidde School 6- Prairie Yew Park 7- Prairie view Plaza 8- Revell Monogram Hobby 9 -Hamer Park 10- First National Bank 11- Morton Grow vdhw Hall 12- Commuter Rail Station 13- ITT Bell and Gossett 14 -3Com 15 -Jahn Crane Inc. Existing Land Use: I� Single - Family Residential Two-Fsmlly Rsstdantial Multi -Family Residential Committal Industrial PublWSeml- Public ® Schools and Churches 1111® Raft and Recreation Commuter Rail Station Commonwealth Edison Easement Forest Preserve OO Vacant Single- FamllyResidentlal. Morton Grove is essentially a single-fami- ly residential community. The Village is composed of several different residential neighborhoods, each of which has some- what different characteristics such as lot sizes, age of housing, and size and price of homes. Most of the land within exist- ing neighborhoods is developed and very few vacant lots remain. While most neighborhoods are sound and well main- tained, a few residential blocks are show- ing signs of deferred maintenance, Including the older neighborhood south of Dempster and west of School Avenue, and several blocks just west of Wauke- gan Road. In recent years there has been a trend toward replacing older homes with new construction. In general, Mor- ton Grove's existing neighborhoods are among its most important physical assets. Multi - Family Residential. Morton Grove contains several multi- family residential developments, indud- Ing two - family homes, townhouses, .,a RM JIM -1, �. Lo.. J J1 f II l I{ III ■I° ,.n 1 JEJ 18CJ LJL �! � GIYICG IF; VIM _ Mmma ® GorelaM ' LI nobs �� � rcaenm Mmn -_ a i � E E OF � r, omeen see -a-a 3 _ J MuHOk apartments and condominiums. Most of these developments are located along or near Lincoln AVenue, Ferris Street and Waukegan Road. Most existing multi- family uses are sound and well main- tained, although a few older properties In the central portion of the community are showing signs of deferred; mainte- nance. Much of the recent residential construction within the Village has been for multifamily units, including several developments along Lincoln Avenue. 0 CommerdalAreas. Morton Grove does not have a "downtown" or a "central business district.' Existing retail, service and office uses are located pri- marily along Dempster Street, Waukegan Road and, to a lesser extent, Lincoln Ave- nue. These commercial corridors contain a diverse mix of businesses that serve adjacent neighborhoods, auto traffic that passes through the community, and the surrounding region. Major commercial anchors Include Prairie View Plaza Shop- ping Center, Washington Commons, Abt Electronics and several banks and finan- dal institutions. However, much of Mor- ton Grove's existing commercial develop- ment consists of small businesses located on small lots or in "strip' centers, served by limited off - street parking, with little room for expansion. Many commercial blocks, particularly along Dempster, are characterized by a 'tired' and "dated' appearance, few pedestrian amenities and scattered vacancies. Iln recent years, the attraction of new commercial devel- opment has become more difficult. Industrial Areas. Morton Grove has a relatively small but strong industrial base. Most existing industrial development is located south of Lincoln Avenue and west of Austin Avenue. Major industrial uses within this area include ITT Bell and Gossett, 3 Com and John Crane. Other prominent industrial uses Include Revell Monogram Hobby Kits and Avon, both of which are located along Waukegan Road. While most industrial land is developed, a few scat- tered vacant parcels remain. In recent years, some older industrial properties have been replaced with new 'Industry, as exemplified by the North Grove Cor- porate Park. While most Industrial prop - 7 ertles are sound and well maintained, there are a few deteriorated properties near the intersection of Lincoln and Lehigh Avenue. Publicand Institutional Uses. Public and institutional areas, including public and private schools, governmental facilities, and churches and synagogues, are widely distributed throughout Morton Grove. Most of these are in good condi- tion, and are well located to serve the community. Many of these are described in more detail in Figure 6: Public and PH- vote Schools and Figure T Other Communi- ty Facilities. 0 Parks and Recreation. Parks and recreation areas are also scattered throughout the community. In general, most neighborhoods are adequately served by park facilities, and parks are considered to be among the Village's most important assets. These facilities are described n more detail in Figure 5: Parks S Recreation. 0 Cook County Forest Preserve. Cook County Forest Preserve lands bisect the community in a north -south direc- tion. The Forest Preserve is a significant visual and recreational amenity and helps give Morton Grove its special iden- tity. While the Forest Preserve does divide the community into two parts, and can bring "outsiders" into the Village, most residents consider it to be an important asset. 0 Commonwealth Edison. The Commonwealth Edison easement extends through the northern portion of the Village in an east -west direction. Even though the easement is not utilized at present, it is a prominent open space feature. Vacant Properties. Morton Grove is a mature, built -up community and very little vacant land remains with- in the Village. However, a few vacant lots and vacant buildings are scattered throughout the residential neighbor- hoods, the commercial corridors and the Industrial district. ►n Grove, Illinois -- I 5 n gg Including the older neighborhood south of Dempster and west of School Avenue, and several blocks just west of Wauke- gan Road. In recent years there has been a trend toward replacing older homes with new construction. In general, Mor- ton Grove's existing neighborhoods are among its most important physical assets. Multi - Family Residential. Morton Grove contains several multi- family residential developments, indud- Ing two - family homes, townhouses, .,a RM JIM -1, �. Lo.. J J1 f II l I{ III ■I° ,.n 1 JEJ 18CJ LJL �! � GIYICG IF; VIM _ Mmma ® GorelaM ' LI nobs �� � rcaenm Mmn -_ a i � E E OF � r, omeen see -a-a 3 _ J MuHOk apartments and condominiums. Most of these developments are located along or near Lincoln AVenue, Ferris Street and Waukegan Road. Most existing multi- family uses are sound and well main- tained, although a few older properties In the central portion of the community are showing signs of deferred; mainte- nance. Much of the recent residential construction within the Village has been for multifamily units, including several developments along Lincoln Avenue. 0 CommerdalAreas. Morton Grove does not have a "downtown" or a "central business district.' Existing retail, service and office uses are located pri- marily along Dempster Street, Waukegan Road and, to a lesser extent, Lincoln Ave- nue. These commercial corridors contain a diverse mix of businesses that serve adjacent neighborhoods, auto traffic that passes through the community, and the surrounding region. Major commercial anchors Include Prairie View Plaza Shop- ping Center, Washington Commons, Abt Electronics and several banks and finan- dal institutions. However, much of Mor- ton Grove's existing commercial develop- ment consists of small businesses located on small lots or in "strip' centers, served by limited off - street parking, with little room for expansion. Many commercial blocks, particularly along Dempster, are characterized by a 'tired' and "dated' appearance, few pedestrian amenities and scattered vacancies. Iln recent years, the attraction of new commercial devel- opment has become more difficult. Industrial Areas. Morton Grove has a relatively small but strong industrial base. Most existing industrial development is located south of Lincoln Avenue and west of Austin Avenue. Major industrial uses within this area include ITT Bell and Gossett, 3 Com and John Crane. Other prominent industrial uses Include Revell Monogram Hobby Kits and Avon, both of which are located along Waukegan Road. While most industrial land is developed, a few scat- tered vacant parcels remain. In recent years, some older industrial properties have been replaced with new 'Industry, as exemplified by the North Grove Cor- porate Park. While most Industrial prop - 7 ertles are sound and well maintained, there are a few deteriorated properties near the intersection of Lincoln and Lehigh Avenue. Publicand Institutional Uses. Public and institutional areas, including public and private schools, governmental facilities, and churches and synagogues, are widely distributed throughout Morton Grove. Most of these are in good condi- tion, and are well located to serve the community. Many of these are described in more detail in Figure 6: Public and PH- vote Schools and Figure T Other Communi- ty Facilities. 0 Parks and Recreation. Parks and recreation areas are also scattered throughout the community. In general, most neighborhoods are adequately served by park facilities, and parks are considered to be among the Village's most important assets. These facilities are described n more detail in Figure 5: Parks S Recreation. 0 Cook County Forest Preserve. Cook County Forest Preserve lands bisect the community in a north -south direc- tion. The Forest Preserve is a significant visual and recreational amenity and helps give Morton Grove its special iden- tity. While the Forest Preserve does divide the community into two parts, and can bring "outsiders" into the Village, most residents consider it to be an important asset. 0 Commonwealth Edison. The Commonwealth Edison easement extends through the northern portion of the Village in an east -west direction. Even though the easement is not utilized at present, it is a prominent open space feature. Vacant Properties. Morton Grove is a mature, built -up community and very little vacant land remains with- in the Village. However, a few vacant lots and vacant buildings are scattered throughout the residential neighbor- hoods, the commercial corridors and the Industrial district. ►n Grove, Illinois • Lnd use Changes: 1979 -1998 Anumber of land -use changes have taken place in Morton Grove since the Village's previous Comprehensive Plan was prepared 20 years ago. Figure 3 highlights several of the more significant land -use changes that occurred between the years 1979 and 1998. Land -use changes have entailed: a) the development of vacant land, b) the demolition and redevelopment of older existing uses, and c) the reuse of exist- ing buildings for new activities. Virtually all of these land -use changes have been generally consistent with the 1979 Comprehensive Plan. 1- Construction of Washington Commons Shopping Center acrd adjacent residentiai properties on land that was vacant and unincorporated in 1979. 2 - Demolition of the former GolMew Shopping Center and construction of a new off-street parking lot to serve Kraft Industries. 3 - Construction of the Northwest Water Commission pumping station on land that was vacant in 1979. 4 - Construction of Abt Electronics and adjacent multi - family properties on land that was either vacant or occupied by marginal commercial uses in 1979. 5- Construction of Lonore Plaza Shopping Center on land that was occupied by marginal residential and commercial uses in 1979. 6- Adoption of the Waukegan Road Tax Increment Financing District and preparation of the Waukegan Road Corridor Study, which will guide improvement and development of Waukegan Road north of Dempster street, 7- Condominium development on land that was vacant in 1979. 8 - Construction of public storage lockers on land that was used for industrial purposes in 1979. 9-Residential Inflll development north and south of Beckwith Road on land that was either vacant or In agricultural use in 1979. 10- Demolition of the former Gantner's store; property remains vacant 11 - Construction of a small commercial center and adjacent single- family homes on land that was either vacant or marginally used in 1979. 12 - Construction of McDonald's restaurant on land that was occupied by marginal commercial uses In 1979 s 13 - Closure of Kohl's Food Store and reuse of the existing building for medka offices. 14 - Closure of Borg Elementary School and reuse of the site and building by the Muslim Community Center. 15 - Construction of new single - family homes on land that was occupied by a nursery and greenhouse in 1979. 16 - Construction of new single - family and two-family homes on land that was vacant or in marginal use in 1979. 17- Construction of several new multi- family developments along Lincoln Avenue on land that was either vacant or occupied by marginal commercial and residential uses in 1979. 18 - Demolition of older commercial building and construction of Barry Shalin Park 19 - Construction of Morton House, Condominiums on land that was N occupied by marginal residential and - commercial uses in 1979. 20 - Closure of Baxter Travenol and reuse of the existing buildings by Lawnware. 21 - Substantial new construction within the industrial district, including the development of vacant land and the redevelopment of older existing Industrial properties. 22 - Construction of the new Morton Grove Public Works facility and adjacent industrial properties on land that was used by Oakton Community College in 1979. 23 - Closure of the former Morton Grove Bank; property remains vacant 24 - Closure of the former VG Supply; property remains vacant. 25 - Closure of the former Golf Elementary School and reuse of the property as playflelds for Golf Middle School. Trkia, Pettigrew, Allen 8 Payne, Inc. McDonough Associates, Inc. Jun% 1998 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois AM AM AWning Am Zoning is an important tool for implementing planning policy. The Morton Grove Zoning Ordinance has been reviewed to determine how it may influence future improvement and development within the Village. Current zoning generally reflects the existing land -use pattern within the Village. Figure 4 highlights key features of Morton Grove's various zoning districts. Zoning and other development codes will be examined in more detail later in the planning process, as part of assessing spedffc opportunities for improvement and development. EM Zoning Districts: 0 R1Siq*MFamily Residence (� 111Single- Family Residarice R8- General Residence Cl- Retell Commercial CYServics Commercial C9- Neighborhood Commercial M1- Restricted Manufacturing 0 M&Geneml Manufacturing R7- Single- Famityis intended to provide a low- density, single - family residential envi- ronment. Permitted uses Include single -fam- ily detached dwellings, parks and play- grounds, and schools. Uses subject to spe- dal use procedures include houses of wor- ship, Iibraries, municipal buildings, stables and greenhouses, and day care centers. The minimum lot area is 7,500 square feet, the minimum lot width Is 60 feet, the maxi- mum building height is 35 feet or 21h sto- ries, and the maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is 0.6. �. 41. 4 _t'. ' i Al The R1 District encompasses the larger - lot neighborhoods in the northern and western portions of the Village. R2- Single Family is Intended to provide a single -family residential environment at a higher density than is allowed In the RI District. The minimum lot area is 5,900 square feet, the minimum lot width is 50 feet, the maximum building height Is 35 feet or 2V2 stories, and the maximum FAR is 0.6. The R2 District is the Village's most prominent residential district. Man W..hlhy M.d_ M__ ae..mna n.b. Caen W.�.n E f R3- S1ng1e- Famtlyls intended to provide a medium- deflsity residential environment which accommodates single-family, two- family and multi -family residences. Other permitted uses and special uses are similar to the R1 and R2 Districts, with entor dti- zen housing, nursing homes an � hospices added to the list of special uses; The mini- mum lot area Is 5,900 square feet for sin- gle-family homes; 3,000 square feet for two -family residences; and 1,815 for multi- family residences. The minimum lot width is 50 feet, and the maximum building height is 35 feet or 21/z stories. The maxi- mum FAR for non - residential uses is 0.6. The R3 District encompasses the older neighborhood in the central portion of the Village. C1- Retail Commadal is intended to pro- vide for primary retail and convenience commercial activity. R promotes compari- son shopping and pedestrian trade. Permit- ted uses Include a wide range of retail, office, financial and service uses. Senior citi- zen housing Is among the list of special uses, although multi-famity housing is not permitted. The maximum building height is 40 feet and the maximum FAR is 1.8. There are no minimum lot area, lot width or front yard requirements, although the minimum area for each C1 District is one acre. The C1 District encompasses the Demp- ster Street corridor between Central Avenue and Lehigh Avenue. C2- Retail Commercial Distrfctis intended to provide for a full range of retail and serv- Ice uses, some of which may require large land areas or may exhibit traffic generation characteristics not acceptable in other com- merdal districts. In addition to most uses permitted in Cl, permitted uses in C2 Include animal hospitals, motor vehicle sales and service, and convalescent and longterm care facilities. Multi- family hous- ing senior citizen housing and hotels /mo- tels are included in the list of special uses. The maximum building height Is 40 feet and the maximum FAR Is 2.0. There are no minimum lot area, lot width or front yard requirements, although the minimum area for each C2 District is one acre. The C2 District encompasses the Wau- kegan Road corridor, the Lincoln Avenue corridor, the Fells Avenue corridor, and several properties along Golf Road. 0- Neighborhood Commerdal is intend- ed to provide for groups of small business- es located to serve the needs of nearby res- idents. This district is not designed for major commercial establishments which attract trade from outside the immediate neighborhood. Permitted uses are generally limited to smaller retail stores and service businesses. Multi-family housing and senior citizen housing are included In the list of special uses. The maximum building height Is 35 feet and the maximum FAR Is 1.0. There are no minimum lot area, lot width or front yard requirements, although the minimum area for each C3 District is 3/4 acre. The C3 District is applied in only two small locations: at the west end of Demp- ster Street, and at the intersection of Har- lem Avenue and Shermer Road. Ml- Restricted Manufacturing is Intend- ed to serve industrial firms that have high standards of performance and can be locat- ed in close proximity to residential and business areas without creating nuisances. Permitted uses include selected manufac- turing, wholesaling and service uses. Multi- family housing is included in the list of spe- dal uses. The maximum building height is generally 40 feet, the minimum front yard is 25 feet, and the maximum FAR is 1.8. There are no minimum lot area or lot width requirements, although the minimum area for each M1 District is 5 acres. The M1 District encompasses industrial properties along Waukegan Road, Lehigh Avenue, and the east side of Austin. M2- General Manufacturing is intended to serve most light industrial facilities, pro- vided they are conducted in a clean and quiet manner and do not disrupt adjacent uses. Permitted uses include a wide range of manufacturing assembly, warehousing distribution, service and transportation uses, as well as limited supporting retail uses. The maximum building height Is gen- erally 40 feet, the minimum front yard is 10 feet, and the maximum FAR Is 1.8. There are no minimum lot area or lot width requirements, although the minimum area for each M2 District is 5 acres. The M2 District is the most prominent industrial district and encompasses Morton Grove's southern industrial area. iri lI� o aha,a li {- ri'r b 1tia, ... �, Pmrared by Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. McDonough Associates, Inc. lan4 1998 age'ofMorton Grove, Illinois 0 `Parks & Recreation The parks and recreation system consists of sites and fadiities which provide recreational opportunities for local residents. An effective park and recreation system is particularly important in a traditionally strong residential community like Morton Grove. According to many local residents, the local park and recreation system is one the Village's most important assets. Existing parks and recreation areas are highlighted in Figure 5. A more complete inventory of parks is presented in Appendix Table 1. The Morton Grove Park District The Village is served by the Morton Grove Park District, a separate Independent unit of local government incorporated in 1952. The District's boundaries are generally conterminous with the Village. The District has 23 full -time employees and 195 part-time seasonal employees who work In three departments: Parks Maintenance, Recreation, and Adminis- tration and Finance. The District maintains 13 parks total- ing approximately 66 acres of land. It operates a wide range of facilities indud- ing a community center, four fieldhouses, the Historical Museum, two outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, twelve outdoor tennis courts, and an assortment of softball diamonds, football and soccer fields, playgrounds and picnic areas. Park Standards. In 1989, the Park District passed a resolution establishing a standard of 3.5 acres of active open space per thousand residents. The purpose of this standard is to provide a guide for local park planning and a basic target for the local park system. Based on an estimated 1998 popula- tion of 22,026, the Park District currently maintains approximately 3.0 acres of local park land per thousand residents. The Local Park System. According to the Park District, Morton Grove's 13 parks are classified as follows: 0 Mini -Parks are specialized facilities that serve a limited population or specific group such as small children or senior citizens. They are typically less than one acre in size, and have a service area radi- us of less than 1/4 mile. The District currently operates four mini -parks total- ing 1.54 acres: Amum Park, Overhill Park, Pioneer Park and Jacobs Park. In addition, the newly developed Barry Shalin Park would be classified as a mini - park • Neighborhood Park/Ploygrounds are facilities for intense recreational activities such as field games, court games, crafts, playground apparatus, skating, etc They have a service area radius of 1/4 to 1h mile, and serve a population of up to 5,000. The District operates seven neigh- borhood parks /playgrounds totaling 26.1 acres: Austin Park, Mansfield Park, National Park, Oketo Park, Oriole Park, Palma Lane Park and Shermer Park. • Community Parks are diverse areas that may include intense recreational facilities such as athletic complexes or swimming pools. They may also be areas of natural interest, offering opportunities for walk- ing viewing sitting picnicking. etc. They have a service area radius of 1 to 2 miles. The District currently operates two community parks totaling 38 acres: Harrer Park and Prairie View park. Recent Projects and Improvements. Projects and improvements undertaken by the Park District since the previous Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1979 include: a) acquisition of three new parks, including Pioneer Park, Jacobs Park and Barry Shalin Park b) major upgrades and developments at Harrer Park including the Historical Museum, Centennial Gazebo and the waterslide, d redevelopments, replacements and /or new facilities at Oriole Park, Mansfield Park, Amum Park, Palma Lane Park, Shermer Park, Austin Park and Oketo Park, and d) various improvements at Prairie View Park and Community Center. According to the District's 1998Rve- Year Capital Projects Plan, major issues to be addressed in the near future include renovation of Oriole Pool, continued renovation of Prairie View Community Center, and development of the newly acquired Jacob's Park. Ongoing Park District projects include tree replacement, pool filtration repairs and vehicle and equipment replacement programs. Publicsdrools also play an important role in providing local recreational serv- ices. School yards are available for active recreation. Indoor school facilities such as gyms, game rooms etc., have poten- tial for youth services and community - wide programs. The Park District has formal cooperative agreements with School Districts 67 and 70, which allow local groups to use most school lands and facilities, and is pursuing similar agreements with several other school districts. Cook County Forest Preserve land, totaling over 450 acres, extends north - south through the center of Morton Grove. While the Forest Preserve contains few developed facilities, it does represent a unique recreational asset for the Village. Its wooded areas, trails and bike and equestrian paths provide for a range of leisure time activities. Private reaeationai fadiities within the Village include Bally Fitness and Par - King Mini -Golf, both located in the Prairie View Plaza area, and the Morton Grove Equestrian Center, located at the north end of Austin Avenue. These facilities supplement the public park and recrea- tion system for certain activities. Prepared by: Trkia, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. McDonough Associates, Inc. of Morton Grove, i'ptlblic & Private Schools Schools are among the most important community fadlities, especially in predominantly residential communities such as Morton Grave. They not only provide educational services, but also play important recreational, cultural and social roles within the community. Schools are among the most frequently mentioned assets of the Village. Figure 6 highlights existing school facilities and service districts. Appendix Table 2 provides a complete inventory of all public and private schools located within the boundaries of Morton Grove. Ell R1 n- Public & Private Schools 1- &to&., School X11 2- Hynes Elementary School_,`. 3 - Gotl Middle School 4 - Parkslde School 5 - Edison School 6 - Molloy Education Center 7- MCC Elementary School 6 - SL Martha Elementary School 9. Jerusalem Lutheran School 10- Niles West High School (Village of Skokie) 11- Nelson School (Wilage of Niles) General Conditions. Morton Grove is served by five public elementary school districts and two high school districts, a condition which tends to fragment the community and is of concern to many local residents. All of the public school districts share several common conditions. After several years of declining enrollments, all dis- tricts have been experiencing slight, steady increases during the past few years, a trend which Is expected to con- tinue during the next few years. All exist- ing school facilities within the Village are a� t,ua A s etram > i in good condition, although some are becoming old and periodic improve- ments will be required. None of the dis- tricts foresees the need for new school sites during the next 10 to 15 years, unless major new housing construction occurs. It should be noted that several schools have been dosed or reorganized since the previous Comprehensive Plan was prepared in 1979: a) Melzer School has been converted from an elementary school to a kindergarten, b) Golf Elemen- tary School has been demolished, c) Borg I _ . I L �. j- Ll l t 1 err ' I_JL, iu% 91111. _ Elementary School has been converted to the MCC Elementahry School, and d) Grove School has I)@en renovated and remodeled as the Village Hail School District 63, SD # 63 serves the western portion of Morton Grove, as well as Niles, Des Plaines and communities to the west. Students In Morton Grove attend Nelson Elementary and Gemini Middle School, both located in Niles. SD # 63 also maintains Melzer School locat- ed In Morton Grove, which Is used as a kindergarten and special education fadli- ty and is currently undergoing site and building improvements. School District 67. SD # 67 serves the central portion of Morton Grove, as well as portions of Niles, Glenview and Golf. Students in Morton Grove attend Hynes Elementary and Golf Middle School, both located in the Village. These schools are in good condition, although off - street parking is in short supply. School District 70. SD # 70 serves the major portion of Morton Grove east of the Forest Preserve. Students attend Parkview School, located in the Village. Parkview is in good condition, although R is currently near capacity. Minor upgrades and renovations are planned for the near future. School District 68- While SD # 68 is pn. marily a Skokie district, it does serve the far northeast comer of Morton Grove. Students in Morton Grove attend Jane Stenson School, located in Skokie. School District 69. SD # 69 serves the southeastern portion of Morton Grove, as well as the Village of Skokie. Students in Morton Grove attend Madison School (grades K -2), Edison School (grades 3 -5) and Lincoln Junior High (grades 6 -8). SD # 69 would like to add two to four new classrooms at Edison School, which is located in Morton Grove, and remove the existing 'portable' classrooms. High School District 107. HSD # 207 serves the far western portion of Morton Grove. Students in Morton Grove attend Maine East High School, located in Park Ridge approximately two miles west of the Village. High School Dlsbid 119. HSD # 219 serves the portion of Morton Grove east of Harlem Avenue. Students in SD # 69 and # 70 attend Niles West High School located In Skokie; students In SD # 67 and # 68 attend Niles North High School, located in Skokie. While in adequate condition, both schools require upgrad- ing and renovation. HSD # 219 indicates the possible need for additional class- rooms and facilities to serve future growth. IL Molloy Education Center. As a part of the Niles Township Department of Spe- cial Education, Molloy serves children with special needs, from the age of 3 to 21 years. Enrollment has been increas- ing, and there are plans to add several new classrooms and a new playground on -site. MCC Elementary School provides edu- cational services to Muslim children from Morton Grove and the surrounding region. Enrollment has been increasing and plans to expand elementary facilities and add high school programs are being considered. St, Martha School provides a prekin- dergarten through 8th grade program, and is available to students throughout Morton Grove. Enrollment has been gen- erally steady, although St. Martha did experience a slight decline during the past year. The existing school facility is in good condition, although window replacement is being considered. Jerusalem Lutheran Elementary School serves Morton Grove and sur- rounding communities. While enrollment has been generally stable, the preschool enrollment has been increasing and plans to expand preschool facilities are being considered. The existing school building is in good condition, although there is limited land available for out- door recreation and off - street parking. Prepared by: Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. McDonough Associates, Inc., Village of Morton Grove, E her community Facilities In addition to parks and schools, several other community fadlities provide important services to the residents of Morton Grove Ond add signfcanfly to the overall "quality of life" within the Village. These include fire and police stations, the Village Hall, the library, public works facilities, and various religious institutions. Existing communityfadlities are highlighted in Figure 6; a complete inventory of selected community facilities is presented in Append& Table I I in Community Facllklew 1 -Fire Station A 4 Y -Fire steal R 5 3 -wings HatuFai eStation 4 - Pull Works Complex 5- PUMCL&W 5- American Legion HeN 7- Pumping Station 8 - Northwest Water Commission 9- Post Ofte 10- Commurerrait station Use Categories: Puwwseml -Puw churches il® Commuter Rail Station A- NE Suburban Jewish Congregation B- St. Luker Church C- Jehovah's Nrdness Freedom Hall D - Morton Grove Presbyterian E- Jerusalem Lutheran Church F- St. Marys Church G - Muslim Community Center I Op Fire Department The Morton Grove Fire Department currently employs 45 persons, including 43 full -time sworn members operating on three shifts. The Department maintains two engine companies, two paramedic ambulance units and a command unit. While the current manpower level is adequate, one additional member per shift would be desirable. The Fire Department operates a range pf fire- fighting and emergency medical Golf Rm f r a,- -i ir. ❑L1 Ill o . JJ TLI c ®W." equipment and apparatus including two frontline engines and one reserve engine, and two fmntiine and one reserve AIS ambulance. While the current equipment level is adequate, one engine will be replaced this year. The Department operates two fire stations, each of which is in good condi- tion and is well located to serve the community. if future development within the Village required additional compa- nies or apparatus, each of the existing stations could conceivably be upgraded and /or expanded. Morton Grove has a fire insurance rating of 3, which compares favorably with neighboring communities. Village Haft The Morton Grove Village Hall, located in the former Grove School building, houses administrative offices, the Police Department and senior citizen facilities. The existing building, which was first constructed as a school in 1897 and remodeled for Village Hall use in 1979, has become inadequate to serve Village needs. An architectural firm is now exploring options for either renovat- ing and expanding the current facility, or constructing a new Village Hall else- where in the community. Police Department The Morton Grove Police Department currently employs 46 sworn officers and 20 civilian personnel. While the number of swom officers is adequate, the civilian personnel level is low and the Department would like to add to its CSO program. The Department operates a number of police vehicles and is in the initial stages of installing in-car computers and cameras. In general, crime rates in Morton Grove have been stable or declining in recent years. However, the Department notes recent concerns regarding the older motels located along Waukegan Road. All police operations are conducted out of the Police Station, which is located In Village Hall. As noted above, Village Hall has become inadequate to serve the full range of Village needs, and improve- ment alternatives are now being explored. Public Works Deportment The Morton Grove Public Works Department, which currently employs 35 persons, is In charge of maintaining Village streets, parkways, alleys, sidewalks, public sites, and sewers. The current manpower level Is adequate to meet existing needs. All operations are conducted at the Public Works site on Nagle Avenue south of Oakton. This site, which encompasses 4.39 acres, contains administrative offi- ces, a maintenance garage, an equip- ment storage garage, a salt storage dome, and materials storage and fueling equipment. in general, the Department would like an additional storage area to accommodate the installation of addi- tional storage bins. PubilcUltrary. The Morton Grove Public Library serves the informational, profes- sional and recreational needs of local residents. The Library has more than 133,00 books and other materials, as well as more than 400 serial publica- tions. Materials in foreign languages are also available to serve the Village's varied ethnic population. Other programs and services include an extensive chil- dren's department, Internet stations, large -print materials, photocopiers, etc. The Library building was constructed in 1952, with several remodelings and additions. While the building is structural- ly sound, it does require upgrading and remodeling to meet new service needs and ADA requirements. Concerns include the electrical and mechanical equipment, lighting, interior design and off - street parking. A consultant is currently work- ing with the Library to determine more specifically what site or building Improve- ments will be needed in the future. This study should be completed by the end of 1998. Prepared by: Tri la, Pettigrew, Allen 8 Payne, Inc. McDonough Associates, Inc. Just 1998 of Morton SUMmary of Issues & Concerns Fgure 8 summarizes key planning and development issues that need to be addressed in Morton Grove's new Comprehensive Plan. This brief listing is based on investigations undertaken by the Consultant, materials collected by Village staff, and discussions with representatives of various departments, service districts and institutions within the community. The list of issues also reflects the ideas and concerns voiced by local residents and business persons during the Committee Workshop and key person interviews. Issues to be Addressed in the New Plan: OMaintain and enhance existing 0 Improve and enhance &a commuter residential neighborhoods rail station area © Improve and upgrade older Assess Me recrsatione/potwoud of residentlalproperdes Me ComEd easement ® Upgrade the Dempster street Increase recreational opporluMtles in comdor under served neighborhoods ODetermine Me improvement ® Rev/ew Me attemaMwe for Village potentai of south Waukegan Road Hall ©Implement Me recentimprovement (D Improve and upgrade the Libray plane for north Waukegan Road required OEstablish poiloms for the . Evaluate the devablunenfpotendfal development chamctero/Lincoln ofvaoantproperties Avenue . Assess the redevelopmentpotential OContinue ro improve and enhance marginalpropeMes Me southern IndusMal dishict C. Consider muse options for properties OAssess redevelopment allemadves Mat may become available in the for the area along Me railroad hours EVlore opportunities for creating a new center' piniggil Jul 1111 R Residential Areas: e Establish policies for maintaining and enhancing Morton Grove's existing residen- tial neighborhoods, which are among the Village's most Important assets. e Assess options for improving and upgrad- ing older residential areas that are showing signs of decline; determine If certain resl- dential enclaves should be redeveloped for new uses. e Determine the amount, type and location of new residential development to be promoted Including: a) 'Infill' and replace- ment housing in existing neighborhoods, b) new single-family and multifamily construction, and c) new housing for senior citizens and other special needs groups. Commerdal Areas: e Explore opportunities for improving and enhancing all of the Village's existing commercial areas and for promoting new economic development within the commer- dal areas. e Assess alternatives for upgrading the Dempster Street corridor including improve- ment to the store mix, parking pedestrian ' ILIA MulloN amenities, and the appearance of store- fronts and the public right -of -way. The Plan should also consider more significant rede- velopment options for portions of this corri- dor. e Review Improvement and development possibilities for the Waukegan Road corri- dor south of Dempster Street; it is assumed that recently completed plans have adequately addressed the needs of Wauke- gan Road north of Dempster. e Establish policies for the land -use mix and development character of the Lincoln Avenue /Ferris Avenue corridor, which has been the site of several new multi - family developments In recent years. Industrial Areas: e Continue to upgrade and enhance the southern industrial district including'infill' development and the replacement of obso- lete industrial facilities. e Assess alternatives for redeveloping the older, deteriorated industrial area along the railroad, between Main and Dempster Streets. Parks 8 Recreation: e Continue to upgrade and enhance the local parks and recreation system as an Important community asset; ensure that existing park facilities are used most ef l- dently and effectively. e Explore opportunities to acquire vacant lots and set aside park sites as a part of new development projects, particularly in portions of the community that are current- ly under served. e Promote additional cooperative agree- ments between the Park District, the school districts and other organizations to increase the recreational opportunities available to local residents. e Assess the recreational potential of other existing open spaces within the Village Including the Commonwealth Edison ease- ment. Schools: e Cooperate with public and private schools to ensure that high - quality educa- tional services continue to be available within the Village. e Work with public and private schools to explore opportunities for improvement and enhancement of existing school sites and buildings as required. e Strive to overcome or minimize the divi- sive effect of multiple public school districts. Other Community Facilities. e Recognize and market community fadli- ties and services as Important assets that can help attract new residents and busi- nesses. e Monitor the Library's ongoing space needs study; ensure that site and building Improvements are undertaken as required. e Monitor the ongoing study of Village Hall; determine whether the existing facility should be remodeled and expanded or a new facility constructed. e Upgrade and enhance other community facilities as required including the fire and police stations, the senior citizen center and public works facilities. e Explore opportunities for new community facilities not now available in the Village that could help attract new families. e Evaluate alternatives for creating a new 'downtown' or 'village center' that could help unite various parts of the community and be a source of pride for local residents. Zoning and Other Development Codes: e Assess the Zoning Ordinance and other development codes to ensure that they complement and reinforce the policies and recommendations of the new Comprehen- sive Plan. e Ensure that all zoning district designa- tions and district requirements reflect the land -use policies established in the new Plan. For example, potential issues Include: a) The land -use composition and develop- ment character of Lincoln Avenue and Ferris Avenue are very different from that of Waukegan Road. However, all three corridors are currently zoned C2- Service Commercial. b) The properties along Lehigh Avenue between Dempster and Main are currently zoned Mt. However, this area may be recommended for alternative uses in the new Plan. Q Virtually all recent multi - family residential development has occurred on sites zoned C2- Service Commercial. Pmpared by: Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen 8 Payne, Inc. 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O'Neill DATE: June 24, 1998 SUBJECT: Transportation and Utility Analysis This report summarizes the consultant team's analysis of the transportation system and public utility characteristics of the Morton Grove community, undertaken as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The report is based on a review of previous plans and studies and interviews with Village staff. Key elements of the transportation system and public utility system are identified and discussed. It should be noted that these discussions are general overviews and more detailed analyses will be required as the emphasis of the Comprehensive Plan Update shifts to the sub-area studies. Nei The report includes two exhibits and associated text: 1. Transportation System 2. Public Utility System This report is submitted as a supplement to the Planning & Development Analysis report prepared by Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen& Payne, Inc. Transportation System The Village of Morton Grove is served by an extensive transportation system. A system of roadways which provide access between Morton Grove and the regional transportation system of the Chicago metropolitan area is supplemented by a public transit system consisting of commuter rail and bus services. The roadway and transit systems are discussed in greater detail below. ROADWAYSYSTEM: Expressways. The Village of Morton Grove is served directly by the Edens Expressway (1 -94) via an interchange at Dempster Street near the easterly Village limit. This connection provides Morton Grove with a link to the regional trans- portation network of the Chicago metro- politan area. Interstate travel and ship- ping are available to Morton Grove resi- dents and businesses through this network. Other interstate connections exist within 5 miles of the Village of Morton Grove. Dempster Street provides access to the Tri -State Tollway (1 -294) approximately 2.5 miles west of the Village limit and Harlem Avenue provides access to the Kennedy Express- way (1 -90) some 4 miles south of the Village Limit. 0 Golf Road ° ° Golf Road 000 000000000 000000000000 00000d ° 0E 0 0000000 ° 000 a $ .00 m 00, i 000 8¢ o o° Beckwith Road 0� + 0;, °o a nl4 1 W 8 .x 8 `m take street e j Dempster Street o n 8 3 Dam ster Street 000 0000000000000000000000000oeo000ooI0ogOOOOOaoo 0000000000000000000 0000000000000000000 0000000 000000000 0 00 1 ° 1g t ":a 1 0 1° 1 0 Ao Lincoln venue Transportation System: °° °000 °00 °0 °° 0000000 I '{ ° °000 00000 0000000 EVressway/Stmtegic RegionslArtedal a <F m ° ' ! Arterial Roadway l Collector Roadway 000000°00 Bus Route ® Commuter Station Street a 008 000000000000000 000000°°00000000000 000000000000000000 a 0000000 0000 U Comprehensive Plan Update Strategic Regional Arterials. The Stra- tegic Regional Arterial (SRA) system is a series of arterial routes throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has designated these roadways as primary infra regional routes with the intention of providing efficient transportation links between points of travel in the region. Since the primary purpose of these road- ways is transportation, development along these routes is subject to certain access restrictions. The Village of Morton Grove Interfaces with four such routes. Waukegan Road (IL43) runs north and south through the center of the Village and carries approximately 27,100 vehicles per day (vpd). At the south edge of the village Caldwell Avenue south of Waukegan Road carries approximately 24,500 vpd. Dempster Street is an east -west SRA that runs through the center of the Village with a traffic volume of 38,400 vpd. The portion of Golf Road from Waukegan Road to the westerly village limit is an SRA with a volume of approximately 41,700 vpd. Arterials. Arterial routes are the back- bone of a local transportation network. They carry the heaviest traffic volumes and provide access to regional transpor- tation systems. As with the SRA routes, the primary function of arterial roadways Is one of transportation. Local access is generally limited on arterial routes however they are not subject to the strin- gent criteria applied to SRA routes. Morton Grove is served by two east -west arterials, Golf Road east of Waukegan Road on the north side of the Village, Oakton Street on the south side of the Village. The north -south arterials in Morton Grove are Harlem Avenue and Shermer Road on the west side of the center of the Village. Collectors /Local Streets. The local street and collector roadway system provides the majority of access to the transportation system. Local streets carry traffic from individual neighbor- hoods to a series of collector roadways which then bring traffic from these neighborhoods to the arterial roadway network. The east -west collector road- ways in Morton Grove are Beck- with /Church, Lake Street and Lincoln Avenue. North -south collectors include Washington Street, Ozark Avenue, Lehigh Avenue, Austin Street, Menard Street and Central /Harms. TRANSIT SYSTEM: Commuter Rail. Commuter rail service is provided to the Village of Morton Grove by the Metra Milwaukee District North line. This line runs between Union Station in Chicago and Fox Lake in McHenry County. The Morton Grove commuter station is located at Lehigh and Lincoln Avenues. Bus Routes. Bus service in the suburbs of Chicago is provided by PACE. The Village of Morton Grove is served by four known PACE bus routes. Route 208 runs between DesPlaines and Evanston on Golf Road. A similar route, number 250, also runs between DesPlaines and Evan- ston but uses Dempster Street. Route 228 runs along Harlem Avenue between Glenview and the CTA Blue Line station at Harlem Avenue and Higgins Road. Route 210 serves Lincoln Avenue through the village. Two other routes also serve Morton Grove. A route runs through Morton Grove on Waukegan Road and another route passes through the village on Oakton Street. These bus routes provide access to points of inter- est in and around Morton Grove as well as providing links to other modes of transportation such as METRA trains in Morton Grove, DesPlaines, Evanston and Glenview and CTA trains in Evanston and Chicago. Prepared by. Trkla, Peffigrew, Allen 8 Payne, Inc. McDonough Associates, Inc. June, 1999 Village of Morton Grove, Illinois KI Public utility System ■ he Village of Morton Grove provides for the following public utilities: municipal watersupply, street lighting, storm water collection and sanitary sewer service. A description of these systems and the issues assodated with each follows. In general, preliminary community interviews have revealed that the public utility system is among the strengths of the Village of Morton Grove, howeverspecific concerns exist relative to each system. Water Distribution System. The munic- ipal water supply system is generally in good condition, however the age of portions of the system and system pres- sure are issues facing the village. Proper- ties near the village boundaries have experienced low water pressure since they are at the ends of the distribution system. Recent improvements to the water distribution system have alleviated some of these problems. These Improve- ments include a new 750,000 gallon elevated tank and pump station renova- tion at National Avenue and Greenwood Avenue, a pump station renovation at the southern village boundary near Cald- well Avenue, a new 300,000 gallon elevated tank improvement at Oakton Street near Austin Avenue and installa- tion of a water main in Lehigh Avenue from Beckwith Road to Church Street. The age of the system is being addressed ® Recent Water System lmpmvements n e s Proposed Water System Improvements 0 Existing Lighting 0 Proposed Lighting Combined Sewer System Limits r Or�--�� Recent Storm Sewer Projects FVr Deep Tunnel Drop Shaft Connection 150,000 Gallon Elevated Tank FIX- I North Pumping Station South Pumping Station 300, 000 Gallon Elevated Tank through additional proposed Improve- ments. These improvements include new water mains at the following loca- tions: Beckwith Road from Washington Street to Oriole Avenue, Waukegan Road from Dempster Street to Beckwith Road, Beckwith Road from Waukegan Road to Narragansett Avenue, Lake Street from the Parkview School to Austin Avenue, Central Avenue from Main Street to the Edens Expressway and a main between Marmora Avenue and Menard Avenue in the alley north of Dempster Street. A program of periodic inspections and test- ing will assist the Village of Morton Grove to continue to identify and priori- tize proposed system improvements and upgrades. Street Lighting. The street lighting system is generally inadequate with the majority of the street lighting consisting of single luminaries mounted on ComEd distribution poles. This system does not provide the recommended levels of illu- mination per current standards. In an effort to deal with the substandard light- ing system the Village of Morton Grove instituted a petition system by which neighborhoods could request lighting for their streets. This provides a method of prioritizing projects since the village has a limited funding capacity for these proj- ects. Due to the limited funding, the rate at which the lighting system is being upgraded is slow. A continuing effort on the part of the village along with the Investigation of other funding sources could bring an adequate lighting system closer to fruition in the Village of Morton Grove. Storm and Sanitary Sewer Systems. The storm and sanitary sewer systems tend to effect residents more often and more directly than other public utilities as failures create access problems and prop- erty damage. The drainage system in the Village of Morton Grove consists of approximately 1/3 of the village being served by a combined storm and sanita- ry sewer system, and the other two - thirds of the village draining to separated storm and sanitary sewer systems. The section of the village east of the Chicago River and north of Main Street is the portion served by the combined system. This area experiences basement flooding during heavy storm events due to surcharges in the system. Recent improvements in this part of the village include the connection of the combined system to the Deep Tunnel project and installation of new separate storm sewer outlets in Davis Street (60 "), Lake Street (60 ") and Capulina Street (96 "). These trunk sewers outlet to the Chicago River and extend eastward to Austin Avenue where the Davis Street and Lake Street sewers end. The Capulina Street sewer runs south to Lincoln Avenue then east to approximately Mango Street. These improvements were installed to minimize the likelihood of basement flooding in the area served. Potential improvements In this section of the village may include extensions of the Davis Street, Lake Street and Capulina Street sewers to serve neighborhoods east of Austin Avenue. The remainder of the village is served by the separated system. The systems are generally in good condition, however heavier storm events produce localized flooding at Dempster Street and Olcott Avenue and at Suffield Street and Osceola Avenue. Site specific Improve- ments will need to be investigated at these locations. Prepared by: Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. McDonough Associates, Inc. June, 1998 Compreh 51: n 04aft Village of Morton Grove, Illinois Village of oViorton grove 5�sr 01 1 Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Larry Arft, Village Administrator From: Charles S. Scheck, Director, Community De elo'me, Date: June 16, 1998 C4t.Z / Re: Comprehensive Plan Project Materials I have attached one (1) copy of the materials recently distributed to the Project Advisory Committee for your information. If you have any questions, please contact me immediately. CSS:dn Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 h Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 �ir 1• R_ # I - • y �• r ~ ," Village of c�Vlorton grove Department of Community Development j Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee From: Charles S. Scheck, . e or, Communi Develop nt Date: June 12. 1998 J , Jr j Re: Project Materials Materials which were developed as a pan of the planning process are enclosed with this memorandum, and include: • Results of Key Person Interviews • Demographic and Market Overview Analysis Please insert both of these memoranda behind the "Background Studies" tab in the Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee binder previously provided to you. In addition. I have enclosed a copy of the "Waukegan Road Commercial Corridor, Master Plan" for inclusion in the "Miscellaneous" section of the binder, and a schedule which specifically identifies dates upon which the subsequent meetings of the Committee will be held. As I mentioned in the initial Committee meeting, the schedule may vary from that which is indicated, but you will be advised well in advance of any changes. The next meeting of the Committee will be June 30. beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Flickinger Municipal Center. Senior Citizen Center when the "Visioning Workshop will be conducted. Please call to advise me of your attendance so that we may have the room set up properly. If I am not in the office, leave a message on my voice mail. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me immediately. CSS:dn Attachments Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 fl Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 at raids_, '`'fir Village of cWlorton grove • al Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee C: F. Nathani, McDonough Associates, Inc. T. Payne, TPAP From: Charles S. Scheck, Director/Community De el p n Date: May 27, 1998 Re: Updated Meeting Schedule In response to the request that the Committee meeting schedule be more specifically defined, the remaining meetings will be held on the dates as listed below: Meeting Number and Description Date 2. Visioning Workshop (Semi-Public) June 30, 1998 3. Preliminary Goals and Objectives August 25, 1998 and Community-wide Plan (Committee) 4. Dempster Street Sub-Area (Public & Sub-Committee #1) September 23, 1998 5. Lincoln Avenue Sub-Area (Public & Sub-Committee #2) September 24, 1998 6. Lehigh/Railroad Sub-Area (Public & Sub-Committee #2) October 7, 1998 7. Waukegan Road Sub-Area (Public & Sub-Committee #1) October 6, 1998 8. Preliminary Sub-Area Plans (Committee) January 12, 1999 9. Preliminary Community-wide January 20, 1999 and Sub-Area Plans (Public) 10. Open House (Public) January 30, 1999 11. Draft Comprehensive Plan (Committee) March 9, 1999 12. Draft Plan - Appearance Commission April 5, 1999 13. Draft Plan - Traffic Safety Commission April 1, 1999 14. Draft Plan - Plan Commission (Committee) May 17, 1999 15. Draft Plan - Village Board (Committee) June 14, 1999 While every attempt will be made to follow this schedule, should modifications be necessary, you will be immediately advised when the change is determined to be necessary. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me immediately. CSS:dn Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 NNW Recycled Paper TIRkP TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development Management& Finance • Urban Revitalization Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne Date: June 3, 1998 Subject: Results of Key Person Interviews This memo report documents the results of the Key Person Interviews conducted by the Consultant Team as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update for the Village of Morton Grove. Confidential interviews were conducted with 19 individuals to discuss con- ditions and potentials within the Morton Grove community. Persons inter- viewed (listed at the end of this report) included residents, merchants, pub- . lic officials, builders and developers, and representatives of local institu- tions. Interviews were conducted by the Consultant on April 21-22 at Village Hall. Each interview lasted approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Each person was asked a series of questions regarding the community. It is important to emphasize that the interviews represent the personal opinions of a limited number of people within the community. They should not be interpreted as findings of fact or as conclusions and recommenda- tions by the Consultant. However, the interviews have indicated: a) several locally perceived problems and issues which should be addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan; and b) a number of assets and advantages which should be built upon and preserved in the future. The interviews also helped guide and direct many of the background stud- ies and analyses undertaken by our Consultant Team. Overall responses to key questions are summarized on the following pages. 222 South Riverside Plaza Suite 1616 Chicago.Illinois 60606 3121 382-2100 l-as 13 12,382-2128 Results of Key Person Interviews Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update 1. What kind of community is Morton Grove, and why do you believe most people select Morton Grove as a place to live or do business? According to the interviewees, Morton Grove is a stable, "livable" community and a good place to raise children. It is an affordable community, particularly in relation to many of its north suburban neighbors. It has a pleasant "small town" character and charm. It is a middle-class community, but is also culturally and socio-economically diverse. It is neat and clean and has an abundance of open space. 2. What do you believe are the primary assets and advantages of Morton Grove ? In addition to the characteristics mentioned above, interviewees cited Morton Grove's convenient location, with good auto access and good public transportation; good schools; high-quality public services; good parks and recreational facilities; the presence of the Forest Preserve; the sound and well-maintained housing stock; a wide range of housing types; relatively low crime rate; relatively low taxes; warm and friendly resi- dents; a generally tolerant population; and a spirit of cooperation and volunteerism among the local population. 3. What do you believe are the primary weaknesses and disadvantages of Morton Grove? The most frequently mentioned weaknesses related to Morton Grove's economic base and its commercial areas. According to the interviewees, Morton Grove has a weak commercial base, particularly in relation to its neighbors. Too many businesses have been lost and it is difficult to attract new commercial uses. More commercial develop- ment is needed to help relieve the tax burden placed on local residents. The Village needs to funnel more money into commercial area revitalization and beautification. The Village has not traditionally supported the retail sector, although this seems to be changing. There should be more cooperation between the Village and the Chamber of Commerce regarding economic development. Other weaknesses mentioned by interviewees included a "small town" mentality and "cliquish" attitude among old-time residents; a sometimes difficult public approval proc- ess for new development projects; the divisive effect of multiple school districts; the diffi- culty in attracting young families; a Village government that is sometimes too conserva- tive; too much of a "melting pot" community and not enough assimilation of various cul- tural groups; the efforts to enhance programs and services for senior citizens may be making it more difficult to attract and accommodate young families; and the lack of a "downtown" or"village center" area. 4. The Village has identified four `target areas" which will be addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan. Please share with us your ideas and concerns regarding each of these `target areas." Results of Key Person Interviews Page 2 a) Dempster Street The interviewees mentioned a few strengths and assets of Dempster Street, including its good accessibility and visibility; its proximity to the Eden's Expressway; and the pres- ence of several strong stores and businesses. However, the interviewees mentioned a number of problems and concerns, including few anchor stores; the frequent turn-over of small businesses; a recent decline in the quality of stores and businesses; unattractive buildings; marginal and deteriorated buildings; small parcels with limited land for expansion; vacant and marginal properties; heavy traffic; difficult area for motorists to negotiate; lack of parking; an environment that is not conducive to pedestrians; and property owners that are unwilling to upgrade or sell their vacant, marginal or deteriorated properties. Interviewees offered a variety of ideas for improvement of Dempster Street, including the redevelopment of marginal properties; the attraction of more quality businesses; the attraction of a new grocery store at the east end; improvement of the store mix; the need for new businesses which attract customers from outside the community; redevel- opment of the American Legion property; the provision of new parking lots; the closing of side streets to obtain more parking; fagade improvements; beautification improve- ments such as trees, plants, flowers and brick-paver sidewalks; the use of TIF to stimu- late economic development; and the need to work with IDOT on traffic movement. Several of the interviewees suggested that the Village consider more significant ap- proaches to revitalization of Dempster Street, including: a) removal of some existing homes to the north and south of Dempster to allow for larger-scale commercial redevel- \-- opment; b) the concentration of commercial uses at a few key intersections, rather than maintaining a continuous "strip° of commercial uses; and c) the introduction of new housing and other alternative land uses along certain parts of the Dempster Street corri- dor. While most of the discussion focused on the eastern portion of the corridor, a few inter- viewees emphasized that the Village should not overlook the need to improve and up- grade the western end of Dempster Street, which is also an important entryway to the community. b) Lincoln Avenue Most interviewees were pleased with the projects and improvements that have occurred along Lincoln Avenue in recent years. Several interviewees suggested that the street eventually be redeveloped exclusively for residential and institutional uses, while others favored the retention of some commercial uses and perhaps even some new commer- cial development. Several interviewees suggested that Lincoln Avenue could become Morton Grove's new "village center," although others felt that it was not suitably located or easily accessible. New uses and activities suggested for Lincoln Avenue were more condominiums, more townhouses, a small grocery store, a congregate care facility, mixed-use development with housing located above stores and shops, and a new park near the library. Some suggested that the Village Hall be relocated to this area. Results of Key Person Interviews Page 3 Several interviewees mentioned the desirability of new housing or mixed-use develop- ment on the Lawnware property. One interviewee mentioned the need to enforce the speed limit along Lincoln and the possible need for additional traffic lights. c) Lehigh/Railroad Corridor All interviewees cited the need to "clean up" the area along Lehigh Avenue and the rail- road, from Dempster Street south to Main Street. Ideas and suggestions included re- moval of deteriorated and unsightly industries and businesses; development of the "Brownfield" site adjacent to the Studio; more strict code enforcement; development of new housing near the commuter station; development of new retail and service busi- nesses near the commuter station; the need to landscape and better maintain the rail- road corridor; the need to upgrade street surfaces, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks; and the need for better pedestrian connections between Dempster Street and the com- muter station. A couple of interviewees suggested large-scale redevelopment of the area bounded by Lincoln Avenue, Ferris Avenue, Lehigh Avenue and Hennings Court. d) Waukegan Road, south of Dempster Street Several interviewees cited the importance of the Prairieview Shopping Center, and the need to improve store mix, vehicular access and overall design and appearance. Some suggested that the intersection of Dempster Street and Waukegan Road might become the new "village center." Other ideas and suggestions included the relocation of Village Hall to this area; additional condominium development, particularly along the west side of Waukegan; reuse of the vacant bank building; the need for more walkways to better connect the residential developments to the shopping center and other surrounding ar- L eas; the need to upgrade or redevelop the bowling alley property; and development of the vacant cemetery land. A few interviewees expressed disappointment regarding re- cent development of the public storage facility, suggesting that this land should have been developed for more intensive and "higher quality" uses. Even though this question focused on Waukegan Road south of Dempster, several in- terviewees also offered ideas and suggestions regarding Waukegan north of Dempster. Suggestions included the need to condemn and demolish marginal properties; removal of the older hotels and motels; the need for more anchor businesses; the need for de- sign and appearance improvements; the need for more diversification in businesses; the need for quality restaurants; the possibility of additional new housing along the corridor; and the possibility of a new, "higher-quality° hoteUmotel. While most interviewees were optimistic about the Village's TIF program and corridor enhancement plans for Waukegan north of Dempster, a few expressed concern regard- ing the type and quality of new development being promoted for the corridor. 5. Do you have concerns about any other parts of Morton Grove? Many of the interviewees expressed comments on housing and residential areas. These included the need to maintain and enhance Morton Grove's residential quality; the need for more senior housing; the need for congregate care housing; redevelopment within older neighborhoods; the condition of housing in the blocks between Waukegan and Shermer; eventual removal of all homes along Dempster Street west of Waukegan; the need to escalate the Village's residential rehabilitation program; and the need to better market and promote Morton Grove to young families. Results of Key Person Interviews Page 4 Among the other comments and concerns not already mentioned above were the need to develop a new park near Edison School; the need to expand the bike path to the west; the need to redevelop the older commercial property at Harlem and Dempster; the need for an improved Village Hall; the need for a second library; the need for more events and programs which can bring people together and help assimilate different cul- tural groups; the need to video and replay Village Board meetings and other meetings of public interest; the need to improve Gross Point Road; redevelopment of the stable property for new housing; and redevelopment of the stable property for park land. 6. What do you consider the single most important issue confronting Morton Grove today? The most frequently mentioned issues related to the need to improve and upgrade the Dempster Street corridor. The second most frequently mentioned issues related to im- provement and redevelopment of the Waukegan Road corridor, particularly the removal of"problem" properties. Other top-priority issues included the need to more successfully compete with neighbor- ing communities for young families and new businesses; the need to strengthen the economic base to generate new taxes; the need to get all public agencies and organiza- tions to work together to achieve a common "vision;" the need to more fully assimilate various groups and cultures; the continued influx of minorities; continued improvements to infrastructure; the need to use the power of the Internet to communicate with resi- dents and other governmental agencies; and the need for a stronger commitment to "quality" development. 7. If you had the power to undertake one project or improvement, what would it be? The most frequently projects related to improvement and redevelopment of the Demp- ster Street corridor. The second most frequently mentioned projects related to improve- ment and redevelopment of the Waukegan Road corridor. Other projects included redevelopment of the Lawnware property; redevelopment of the Lincoln/Ferris area as a unique mixed-use area; redevelopment of the area around the commuter station; and more creative and extensive use of the Internet. Results of Key Person Interviews Page 5 List of Persons Interviewed: 1. Larry Aril, Village Administrator, Village of Morton Grove 2. Gary Balling,Administrative Manager, Morton Grove Park District 3. Gabe Berrafato, Corporation Council, Village of Morton Grove 4. Dr. Jim Blockinger, Superintendent, Morton Grove School District 70 5. Steve Blonz, Morton Grove Plan Commission 6. M. Usman Baki, Muslim Education Center 7. Jerry Brim, Brim Consulting Ltd. and Resident 8. Jim Dahm, Superintendent, Morton Grove Department of Public Works 9. Dan DiMaria, DiMaria Builders and Resident 10. Lou Elliott, Elliott Homebuilders, Inc. 11. Eileen Harford, Resident 12. Dave Hirsch, Morton Grove Appearance Commission 13. Don India, Morton Grove School District 67; Chief Operating Officer, High School District 219 14. Sheree Kodros, Resident 15. Bill McCarty, First National Bank of Morton Grove 16. Joe Moll, Trustee, Village of Morton Grove 17. Dan Scanlon, President,Village of Morton Grove 18. Don Sneider, Trustee, Village of Morton Grove 19. Seymour Taxman, The Taxman Corporation Results of Key Person Interviews Page 6 TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Del elopmenr,Nanagement& Finance • Urban Recirali:arion Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne Ron Bussey Date: June 10, 1998 Subject: Demographic and Market Overview Analyses This memo report documents the results of the .demographic and Market Overview Analyses conducted by the Consultant Team as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update for the Village of Morton Grove. The report is divided into two sections, as follows: ❑ Demographic Overview provides an evaluation of historic trends in population within the Morton Grove community, as well as an analysis of detailed characteristics of the residents who live there, such as L-- household composition, age, race and income. An understanding of the growth and composition of the local population provides an impor- tant foundation for Morton Grove's new Comprehensive Plan. ❑ Market Overview presents an analysis of the demand potentials for market-related land uses within Morton Grove. The analysis encom- passes residential, industrial, office and retail and commercial serv- ices. Information included in this analysis will provide a basis for identifying and evaluating land development and redevelopment op- portunities later in the planning process. Key findings and conclusions regarding existing conditions and trends are highlighted in the text portion of the report. Supporting statistical informa- tion related to the demographic and market analyses is presented in the Appendix Tables which follow the text. 223 South Riverside Plaza Suite 1616 Chicago.Illinois 60606 (312)282 2100 Fa(3121382-2128 coner Demographic Overview �-' Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update This section provides an evaluation of historic trends in population within the Morton Grove community, as well as an analysis of detailed characteristics of the residents who live there, such as household composition, age, race and income. An understanding of the growth and composition of the local population provides an important foundation for Morton Grove's new Comprehensive Plan. The demographic overview is composed of: a) population and household trends and fore- casts, b) selected population and employment characteristics, and c) housing unit trends and characteristics. The analysis is based upon interviews with persons knowledgeable about Morton Grove, the local economy and real estate markets, as well as secondary source material from the Village of Morton Grove; U.S. Bureau of the Census; Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC); and NDS/UDS Data Services, a national demographic statistical service. The analysis also highlights the key findings and conclusions reached by the Consultant Team. For purposes of the demographic analysis, Morton Grove is compared statistically to five of its neighboring villages, as well as Cook County. For population, household, household size, age, race and ethnicity and income trends, comparisons have been made with Glenview, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Skokie, and Cook County. For resident employment trends and housing unit characteristics, comparisons have been made with Cook County alone. In general, the demographic overview indicates that Morton Grove is a built-up or 'mature" community, and is anticipated to experience only a modest future growth in population, households and employment. Like some of its neighboring villages, Morton Grove has an aging population and an increasingly diverse racial and ethnic composition. These demo- graphic trends will have important implications for the Village in regard to housing, schools, shopping patterns and other issues to be addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan. Supporting statistical information related to the demographic analysis is presented in Ap- pendix Tables 1 through 13, which follow the text. POPULATION(See Appendix Tables 1, 2) • Morton Grove's population count in 1990 was 22,408. It is estimated that its current population is 22,026 persons, reflecting a 1.7 percent decrease from 1990. During the 1970 to 1990 period, Morton Grove's population continually decreased, but at a declin- ing rate, which reflects the Village's maturation and "gentrification", as well as a lack of developable land areas. • Morton Grove's resident population is projected to continue to decrease through the year 2000, when it reaches 21,939. However, the local population is expected to mod- estly increase after that time, according to NIPC's latest 2020 forecasts for municipali- ties. According to NIPC, the Village's future population gains are expected to occur at an increasing rate, rising from a 2.5 percent expansion over the 1990-2000 period, to a 3.6 percent increase during the 2010-2020 decade. Demographic &Market Overview Page 2 • Over the two decades spanning the 1970 - 1990 period, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Skokie and Cook County experienced population change patterns similar to that which occurred in Morton Grove. Countering this trend was Glenview, which registered strong population gains in both of the past decades. Morton Grove and Skokie are expected to continue their population loss trends over the current decade. All of the comparable ar- eas, except Lincolnwood and Park Ridge, are anticipating modest population gains dur- ing the next two decennial periods. HOUSEHOLDS (See Appendix Tables 3, 4, 5) • Household formation generally exceeds the rate of population growth, largely as a result of an increase in single-person households, longer life expectancies, single-parent households and the rate of divorce. A by-product of these trends is a decreasing house- hold size. However, current demographic trends indicate that the household formation rate is slowing, single-person households are increasing, and divorce rates are stabiliz- ing. Moreover, in areas where there are growing minority populations, such as Asian or Hispanic, average household size is stabilizing or even rising. Morton Grove and its comparison areas have generally followed these household change trends. • Since 1990, and projected through 2020, households in Morton Grove are expected to register a modest increase. In 1990, Morton Grove had 8,133 households, a gain of 15.1 percent over the number of households in 1970. Currently, Morton Grove has an esti- mated 8,252 households. By 2020, the Village is projected to have 8,581 households, representing an increase of 4.0 percent over the present year(1998). • Average household size in Morton Grove and its comparison communities declined over the 1970 to 1990 period. Household size is projected to continue to decline through 2020 in all of these comparison areas, but the decrease is expected to be minimal. Specifically, in Morton Grove, average household size was 2.72 persons in 1990, is cur- rently estimated at 2.64 persons, and is projected to be 2.64 persons by the year 2020. AGE DISTRIBUTION(See Appendix Table 6) • Since 1970, Morton Grove's residents, like those of its neighboring villages, have been "growing older". The median age of Morton Grove's residents in 1990 was 42.7 years, compared to 35.0 years in 1970. It is projected that Morton Grove residents will have a median age of 45.7 years in 2002, which is older than the median of 36.2 years forecast for Cook County, but comparable to the median ages forecast for its neighboring vil- lages. • Morton Grove has generally had a declining percentage of children and teens 17 years and under, and a rising share of persons aged 65 years or over. These trends are ex- pected to continue through the year 2010. However, it is also projected that Morton Grove will experience a growing percentage of persons between 45 and 64 years and a decreasing share between the ages of 25 and 44 years. Demographic &Market Overview Page 3 RACIAL/ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION(See Appendix Tables 7,8) •ti The great majority of Morton Grove's residents are white, although this share has been decreasing since 1970. The number of persons of other races, including blacks, Asians, . Indians, Vietnamese, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, etc., has been increasing. These trends are anticipated to continue in the years ahead. According to the 1990 Census, the racial distribution in Morton Grove in 1990 was 83.8 percent white, 0.3 per- cent black, and 15.9 percent of other races. By the year 2002, the Village's resident base is projected to have a 75.4%-0.6%-24.0% White/Black/Other racial profile. • Morton Grove's most notable racial profile change trend is its rapidly growing number of Asian-American residents. • The Census Bureau counts persons of Hispanic origin separately from race. In Morton Grove, the percentage share of residents of Hispanic origin has been rising at a modest pace. This growth is expected to continue through the year 2002 and beyond. In 1990, 2.3 percent of Morton Grove's residents were of Hispanic origin. By 2002, 4.7 percent is forecast. INCOME DISTRIBUTION (See Appendix Tables 9,10) • In 1989, Morton Grove had a per capita income of $20,091 and an average household income of $55,356. For Cook County, these income levels were $15,524 and $42,165 respectively. (Note: The 1990 Census data reflects 1989 incomes). The 1990 Census showed that in Morton Grove only 31.2 percent of the Village's households had incomes of less than $35,000, and 20.7 percent had incomes of $75,000 and over, compared to 52.9 percent and 11.6 percent, respectively in Cook County overall. • Currently, the mean income levels of Morton Grove's resident households are some- what higher than those estimated for Cook County (Note: current levels reflect 1997 es- timates). Morton Grove's resident base is currently supported by an average household income of $71,561, which is 28.0 percent higher than the $55,887 estimated for Cook County, about 28.8 percent higher than the $55,574 estimated for the nine-county Chi- cago metropolitan area, and 31.5 percent higher than the $54,432 estimated for all Illi- nois residents. • With respect to neighboring communities, Morton Grove's current mean income levels are generally comparable to those estimated for Niles and Skokie, but are somewhat lower when compared to the average income levels estimated for Glenview, Lin- colnwood and Park Ridge. EMPLOYMENT(See Appendix Tables 11, 12) • Since 1970, Morton Grove, like Cook County and many other communities, has seen the employment profile of its residents change. In 1970, manufacturing (31.7%), serv- ices (21.6%) and retail trade (20.1%) were the three largest employers of its residents. Due to major restructuring in the local, regional, national and intemational economies, the employment profile of Morton Grove's residents has shifted. By 1990, manufacturing had declined significantly to 8.6 percent of all Village resident jobs, while services grew in importance to 34.8 percent of jobs. Retail trade remained the third largest employ- ment sector, at 18.1 percent. Demographic&Market Overview Page 4 • In 1990, approximately 72.7 percent of Morton Grove residents were employed in the white-collar occupations. Of these, the majority was employed in the administrative sup- port/clerical occupations, followed by the executive/managerial positions, professional specialty occupations, and sales occupations. For those with blue-collar occupations . (27.3 percent), the majority was employed in services and the precision production, craft and repair-related occupations. Similarly, about 62.8 percent of Cook County's residents were employed in the white-collar occupations, the majority with administrative support, professional specialty, executive and sales jobs. • Based on historic trends and the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission's Projec- tions for Municipalities, Townships and Counties, it is projected that employment in Morton Grove should rise to about 13,440 workers in 2020. This reflects an increase of 776 jobs, or 6.1 percent, over 1990's estimated employment of 12,664. HOUSING TRENDS (See Appendix Table 13) • Morton Grove had 8,242 housing units in 1990, reflecting a 1,128-unit increase over 1970. Since 1970, owner occupancy has decreased from 92.8 percent to 91.5 percent, while renter occupancy has increased from 6.5 percent to 7.1 percent. The vacancy rate in 1990 was a 1.4 percent, an increase from 1970 when the vacancy rate only 0.7 per- cent. This suggests a persistently strong pent-up demand for housing units in the Vil- lage. • Between 1970 and 1990, Morton Grove experienced growth in the number of single- family dwellings and in dwellings with two or more units. Single-family dwellings com- prise the dominant housing type in the Village, but its share of the total housing supply decreased over the 1970-1990 period. In 1970, single-family homes comprised 95.1 percent of all residential units, compared to 85.8 percent in 1990. The trends in Cook County during this same period were exactly the reverse. Demographic&Market Overview Page 5 Market Overview Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update This section presents an overview of the demand potentials for market-related land uses in the Village of Morton Grove. The analysis encompasses residential, industrial, office and retail and commercial service uses. Information included in this analysis will provide a basis for identifying and evaluating land development and redevelopment opportunities later in the comprehensive planning process. Generally, market demand potentials are based upon: a) projected related area population, household and employment growth trends; and b) an inventory of the housing units and square footage of retail, office and industrial uses already existing in a community. Demand potential is then statistically expressed in projected dwelling units and square footage needed over and above a predetermined base year. In general, Morton Grove is a "built-up" community and has little vacant or developable land available for growth and development. However, the market overview indicates that there will continue to be demand for a modest amount of new residential, commercial and indus- trial development within the community in the future. New development might entail re- placement of older existing uses, the redevelopment of marginal and deteriorated proper- ties, and the development of remaining vacant land. It should be emphasized that the floor area and site acreage development potentials high- lighted in this analysis are not predictions of the amount of new construction that will actu- ally take place in Morton Grove in the future. Rather, they indicate the capacity of the local market to support new development, given the trends and assumptions outlined in this analysis. As such, they provide useful "benchmarks'for the planning process. However, if desirable sites and competitive opportunities are not made available within the boundaries of Morton Grove, this new development may in fact take place in locations out- side the Morton Grove community. On the other hand, if the Village assumes a more ag- gressive economic development posture, and competes more successfully with neighboring communities than it has in the past, it may conceivably attract even greater amounts of new development than suggested in this analysis. It should also be noted that public, quasi-public and institutional land uses are generally not market-oriented. However, these uses are nevertheless "value-generating' in that they en- hance the "quality of life' amenities and the desirability of a particular community as a place in which to live and work. These include municipal facilities, access and public parking facili- ties, parks and playgrounds, churches, etc. Land-use decisions regarding these uses are subject to local community goals, priorities, planning practices and political decisions. Key findings and conclusions related to the market overview are highlighted below. Appen- dix Tables 14-17 present land use forecasts in more detail. The development potentials for each land use over and abovecthegba have year off 1998. Th expressed years of andadditional 2020 are used as key future horizon points. ti Page 6 Demographic&Market Overview RESIDENTIAL LAND-USE DEMAND (See Appendix Table 14) • Future residential demand in a given community is directly related to the growth in households which could be expected to occur therein. Morton Grove currently has an estimated 8,252 households, a base projected to grow modestly but steadily over the next 22 years to approximately 8,581 households by the year 2020. This growth will create the demand for additional housing units within Morton Grove, which will be in- creased by the need for replacement housing necessitated by demolitions, structural conversions and natural causes. • The projection of Morton Grove's housing demand is presented in Appendix Table 14. The forecast begins with the population level forecasts for the Three Township Area (i.e. comprised of Maine, Niles and Northfield Townships), of which Morton Grove is an inte- gral part, beginning with the Census year 1990 and keying on the baseline year of 1998, and projection years of 2003, 2010 and 2020. Population in housing units was next de- termined, based on historic census data trends. Then, the forecasted population per oc- cupied housing unit ratio (diminished over time to reflect the prevailing trend) was ap- plied to identify the approximate number of occupied housing units needed to accom- modate the in-housing unit population expected over the forecast period. The application of a vacancy rate typical of a healthy and active urban housing market yields, as shown, the approximate number of total housing units needed within the Three Township Area (TTA) as of 1998 and key future years. • The share of TTA housing unit needs attributable to the expected household growth in Morton Grove was estimated, based on historic population and housing unit share rela- tionships. By subtracting Morton Grove's estimated current housing unit inventory (which will diminish slightly over time as a result of unit losses due to a variety of factors such as structural conversions, demolitions, and natural causes), a measure of the ap- proximate additional housing unit need within the Village's existing corporate bounda- ries. • Appendix Table 14 shows that in 2020, Morton Grove is projected to need 426 additional housing units to accommodate its forecasted household gains over the 1998-2020 pe- riod. At a blended single-family and multi-family average density of 8 units per acre, an estimated 53 additional acres would be required for the development of the additional housing units needed over the forecast period. This reflects an average annual absorp- tion expectation of 19 housing units needing an average of 2.4 acres for all forms of residential development. It is expected that all but a minor share of this housing unit construction will be expressed in the form of attached single-family homes (duplexes, quads, etc.), condominiums, townhomes, garden apartments, and market-rate senior citizen housing facilities. • Since Morton Grove is a mature, built-up community with little remaining vacant land and no surrounding unincorporated areas within which to expand, new housing devel- opment will for the most part: (1) replace older homes, serving to maintain and improve the Village's existing housing stock; and (2) occur in multi-family housing developments situated on redevelopable properties along Lincoln Avenue, Waukegan Road, and other important corridors. Morton Grove has traditionally offered quality housing at affordable prices, particularly in comparison with certain of its neighboring communities (i.e. Glen- view, Lincolnwood, Park Ridge). The greatest demand during recent years has been fo- Page 7 Demographic 8 Market Overview cused on luxury townhomes. Home buyers continue to be attracted to Morton Grove be- cause of its fine schools, superior municipal services, excellent parks and recreational facilities, and transportation advantages. The types and locations of the Village's war- ranted new housing, however, are policy considerations which will be addressed in later phases of the planning process. INDUSTRIAL LAND-USE DEMAND(See Appendix Table 15) • Appendix Table 15 presents an industrial land area needs forecast for the Village of Morton Grove, beginning with a North Suburban Area of Cook County (NSA) total at- place-of-work employment forecast based on employment projection data prepared by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Since the principal users of industrial land are manufacturing, transportation, communication, utility and wholesale trade busi- nesses, the share of total employment held by these industry classifications has been estimated for the subject related area. This leads to a calculation of industrial type jobs in the NSA area, as shown. • The application of a worker per net site acre norm to the above noted industrial job lev- els leads to estimates of the total industrial net acreage needs over the forecast period for the NSA. Morton Grove's share potential of the indicated NSA industrial net acreage need has then been estimated, based on the Village's proportional expected industrial job increase level. This is followed by a calculation of the gross additional acres that will be needed over the 1998-2020 period in the community. As indicated, Morton Grove could reasonably expect to achieve an annual absorption of 4.0 gross acres of industrial land over the 1998-2020 period, or 87 acres overall. • Some of this industrial use potential (i.e. light manufacturing, office/warehouse, high tech, etc.) may be allocable to reusable properties contained within the community's in- dustrial use areas, such as those along and near Oakton Street or near Lehigh south of Dempster Street. There may also be the opportunity in future years to replace marginal light industrial uses found along the railroad corridor, or to redevelop properties pres- ently vacant or subject to change. U.S. Robotics (now named 3 Com) recently moved into Morton Grove and brought 600 new jobs to the community. Other industries may also be attracted to the Village because of its business attributes, locational assets and other advantages. OFFICE LAND-USE DEMAND (See Appendix Table 16) • Appendix Table 16 presents a space demand forecast for office space within Morton Grove. The forecast begins with a projection of total at place of work employment within the Three Township Area defined previously. As noted, the percent of this employment which is office-related (i.e. including finance, insurance, real estate, business/legal and professional services) has been determined. The additional office employment level over 1998 was next calculated. Morton Grove's proportional share of this added Township office employment forecast was then estimated, based upon NIPC's employment fore- cast for the Morton Grove community. • Morton Grove's additional office employment forecast levels for the years 2003, 2010 and 2020 were then multiplied by the typically applied square foot per worker norm used by office space designers. An average annual office space development potential of 5,284 square feet is indicated for the 1998-2020 period within Morton Grove, suggesting Demographic it Market Overview Page 8 an average annual site acreage need of 0.4 acres per annum, assuming a floor area ra- �- do of .30. • Over the next 22 years, the Mortn Grove community coul feet onew expected of support port the addition and absorption of approximately ment. • The locations within Morton Grove where new office uses would be most likely to occur include: (1) redevelopable infill sites within the Village's commercial corridors; and (2) as a component of mixed-use developments within or near the Village's industrial use ar- eas. RETAIL/SERVICES LAND-USE DEMAND (See Appendix Table 17) • Appendix Table 17 presents a simplified methodology for estimating Morton Grove's retail and commercial services space demand potentials. The development potentials forecast begins with a projection of the Three Township Area's (i.e. comprised of Maine, Niles and Northfield Townships) population levels for 1998, 2003, 2010, and 2020. The past and present retaiUservices sales per capita levels (i.e. applicable to the TTA popu- lation) were then determined, followed by a projection of these per capita spending lev- els over the forecast period. Multiplication of the population levels by the per capita ex- penditure levels yields an indication of the approximate retaiUservices sales or spending volumes that will be generated by the TTA population in the years 1998, 2003, 2010 and 2020. • The additional sales over the 1998 forecast for the 1998-2003,a 11968 20 on past-year 2020 periods was next determined as shown in Appendix sales and population share relationships. Morton Grove's potential share of these added sales was then estimated, as shown, to which levels were applied using average sales per square foot production norms that will be applicable to the full array of retail and commercial services establishments included in the Standard Industrial Classification Code. Estimates of the additional retaiUservices square foot levels warranted over 1998 result, are noted on the table. These spatial need levels have been converted to their equivalent acreage requirements, based on what contemporary development experi- ence has demonstrated to be the norm -that is, the ratio of 7,400 square feet of building space per gross acre. • Over the next 22 years, the Morton Grove community could be expected to support the addition and absorption of approximately 207,800 square feet of retail and commercial service development. This would entail a near-term (i.e. 1998-2003) development oppor- tunity requiring 8 acres, and a long-term (i.e. 1998-2020) development potential totaling 28 acres. It would be expected that most of this warranted square footage will be alloc- able to the Village's existing commercial areas (i.e. the Dempster Street, Waukegan Road and Lincoln Avenue corridors) through the filling of vacant spaces in existing cen- ters, strip site redevelopments, or existing facility expansions. Page 9 Demographic &Market Overview Appendix Table 1 POPULATION TRENDS: 1970-2020 Cook Suburban Village of Village Share of: Year County* Cook Co. Morton Grove County S. Cook Census p 48�%, 1.24% 1970 5,493,766 2,124,409 26,369 1980 5,253,655 2,243,840 23,747 0.45% 1.06% 1990 5,105,067 2,321,341 22,408 0.44% 0.97% Estimates 1998 5,198,128 2,434,244 22,026 0.42% 0.91% Projections 2000 5,247,894 2,462,470 21,939 0.42% 0.89% 2010 5,421,604 2,528,478 22,490 0.42% 0.89% 2020 5,594,399 2,589,061 23,289 0.42% 0.90% Change in Population -Absolute and Percent Cook County Suburban Cook Morton Grove Period Absolute Percent Absolute Percent Absolute Percent Decennial 1970- 1980 - 240,111 -4.4% 119,431 5.6% - 2,622 - 9.9% 1980- 1990 - 148,588 - 2.8% 77,501 3.5% - 1,339 - 5.6% 1990 - 2000 142,827 2.8% 141,129 6.1% -469 - 2.1% 2000 - 2010 173,710 3.3% 66,008 2.7% 551 2.5% 2010- 2020 172,795 3.2% 60,583 2.4% 799 3.6% To/From Current 1980 - 1998 - 55,527 - 1.1% 190,404 8.5% - 1,721 - 7.2% 1998 - 2015 309,874 6.0% 124,526 5.1% 864 3.9% * Includes City of Chicago and Suburban portion of County. Sources: U.S. Bureau of the Census; Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission; Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. The 1970, 1980 and 1990 data are from the Census Bureau. The 1998 estimates and 2000-2020 projections are based on NIPC forecasts. Demographic &Market Overview Page 10 Appendix Table 2 COMPARATIVE COMMUNITY POPULATION TRENDS: 1970- 2020 Census 1970 Census 1980 Census 1990 Forecast 20 0 Forecast 2010 Forecast 2020 Community Morton Grove 26,369 23,747 22,408 21,939 22,490 23,289 Glenview 24,880 32,060 37,093 38,144 47,678 51,262 Lincolnwood 12,929 11,921 11,365 13,013 12,845 12,320 Niles 31,432 30,363 28,284 29,498 32,726 36,608 Park Ridge 42,466 38,704 36,175 36,173 35,359 34,403 Skokie 68,627 60,278 59,432 57,544 59,293 61,986 Six Villages* 206,703 197,073 194,757 196,311 210,391 219,868 Morton Grove as 12.8% 12.1% 11.5% 11.2% 10.7% 10.6% % of Six Villages Change in Population- Percent 1970- 1980 - 1990 - 2000 - 2010 - Community 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Morton Grove - 9.9% - 5.6% - 2.1% 2.5% 3.6% Glenview 28.9% 15.7% 2.8% 25.0% 7.5% Niles Lincolnwood - 7.8% -4.7% 14.5% - 1.3% -4.1% - 3.4% -6.9% 4.3% 10.9% 11.9% Park Ridge - 8.9% -7.0% 0.0% -2.2% - 2.7% Skokie - 12.2% - 1.4% - 3.2% 3.0% 4.5% Six Villages* -4.7% - 1.2% 0.8% 7.2% 4.5% • Includes Morton Grove, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge and Skokie. Sources: U.S. Bureau of the Census; Northeastem Illinois Planning Commission; NDS/UDS Data Services; Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. The 1970, 1980 and 1990 data are from the Census Bureau; Forecasts are based on NDS/UDS and NIPC projections. Page 11 Demographic&Market Overview Appendix Table 3 HOUSEHOLD TRENDS: 1970- 2020 Cook Suburban Village of Village Share of: Year County* Cook Co. Morton Grove County S. Cook Census 1.13% 1970 1,765,624 628,181 7 068 0.40%0.42% 1.13% 1980 1,879,110 785,710 7,949 1990 1,879,488 854,314 8,133 0.43% 0.95% Estimates 895 834 8,252 0.43% 0.92% 1998 1,913,751 Projections 2000 1,932,086 906,249 8,282 0.43% 0.91°h 2010 2,067,698 958,932 8,322 0.40% 0.87% 2020 2,133,571 981,879 8,581 0.40% 0.87% Change in Population-Absolute and Percent Cook County Suburban Cook Morton Grove Period Absolute Percent Absolute Percent Absolute Percent Decennial 1970 - 1980 113,486 6.4% 157,529 25.1% 881 12.5% 2 5% 1980- 1990 378 — 68,604 8.7% 184 1990- 2000 52,598 2.8% 51,935 6.1% 149 1.8% 2000 - 2010 135,612 7.0% 52,683 5.8% 40 0.5% 2010- 2020 65,873 3.2% 22,947 2.4% 259 3.1% To/From Current 1998 - 10 86, 9 8% 110,124 14.0% 303 3.8% 74,572 8.3% 200 2 4% 1998 -2015 15 186,883.88� * Includes City of Chicago and Suburban portion of County. Sources: U.S. Bureau of the Census; Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission;Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. The 1970, 1980 and 1990 data are from the Census Bureau. The 1998 estimates and 2000-2020 projections are based on NIPC forecasts. Page 12 Demographic &Market Overview Appendix Table 4 COMPARATIVE COMMUNITY HOUSEHOLD TRENDS: 1970- 2020 Census Census Census Forecast Forecast Forecast Community 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Morton Grove 7,068 7,949 8,133 8,282 8,322 8,581 Glenview 7,108 10,670 13,348 14,168 18,329 20,420 Lincolnwood 3,793 4,094 4,100 4,750 4,740 4,600 Niles 8,969 10,232 10,776 11,366 12,713 14,426 Park Ridge 12,866 13,275 13,466 13,615 13,764 13,913 Skokie 20,924 22,314 22,708 23,378 24,048 24,718 Six Villages' 60,728 68,534 72,531 75,559 81,916 86,658 Morton Grove as % of Six Villages: 11.6% 11.6% 11.2% 11.0% 10.2% 9.9% Change in Households-Percent 1970- 1980 - 1990- 2000 - 2010 - Community 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Morton Grove 12.5% 2.3% 1.8% 0.5% 3.1% Glenview 50.1% 25.1% 6.1% 29.4% 11.4% Lincolnwood 7.9% 0.2% 15.9% -0.2% - 3.0% Niles 14.1% 5.3% 5.5% 11.9% 13.5% Park Rid 3.2% 1.4% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% Ridge Skokie 6.6% 1.8% 3.0% 2.9% 2.8% Six Villages* 12.9% 5.8% 4.2% 8.4% 5.8% • Includes Villages of Morton Grove, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge and Skokie. Sources: U.S. Bureau of the Census; Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission; NDS/UDS Data Services; Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. The 1970, 1980 and 1990 data are from the Census Bureau. Forecasts are based on NDS/UDS and NIPC projections. Page 13 Demographic&Market Overview Appendix Table 5 HOUSEHOLD SIZE TRENDS: 1970- 2002 �' Census Census Census Estimate Projection Area/HH Size 1970 1980 1990 1997 2002 MORTON GROVE ° 1 Person 6.0% 13.5% 18.2% 18.2% 18.3% 2 Person 22.5% 33.4% 36.4% 36.0% 35.9% 3-4 Person 43.2% 39.3% 33.9% 33.8% 33.8% 5+ Person 28.3% 13.8% 11.5% 12.0% 12.0% Average HH Size 3.67 2.93 2.72 2.64 2.64 In Group Quarters 204 266 249 251 251 GLENVIEW 1 Person 8.5% 16.9% 19.8% 19.7% 19.8% 2 Person 26.6% 32.6% 33.3% 32.9% 32.7% 3 -4 Person 39.1% 37.3% 36.3% 36.1% 36.0% 5+ Person 25.8% 13.2% 10.6% 11.3% 11.5% Average NH Size 3.50 2.86 2.71 2.66 2.59 In Group Quarters 213 431 444 458 515 LINCOLNWOOD 1 Person 4.2% 9.6% 14.6% 14.5% 14.5% 2 Person 28.8% 38.3% 39.5% 38.9% 38.8% 3 -4 Person 45.7% 39.7% 34.2% 34.4% 34.4% 5+ Person 21.3% 12.4% 11.7% 12.2% 12.3% Average NH Size 3.41 2.91 2.77 2.74 2.744 In Group Quarters 0 0 0 0 NILES 1 Person 8.0% 20.2% 24.9% 25.0% 25.0% 2 Person 27.2% 33.7% 35.4% 34.8% 34.6% 3 -4 Person 41.8% 34.0% 31.5% 31.6% 31.7% 5+ Person 23.0% 12.1% 8.2% 8.6% 8.7% Average HH Size 3.42 2.73 2.49 2.45 2.43 In Group Quarters 722 1,321 1,580 1,652 1,652 Page 14 Demographic 6 Market Overview Appendix Table 5- Continued HOUSEHOLD SIZE TRENDS: 1970- 2002 ~' Census Census Census Estimate Projection Area/HH Size 1970 1980 1990 1997 2002 PARK RIDGE 1 Person 11.9% 17.1% 20.7% 20.6% 20.6% 2 Person 31.2% 34.2% 35.1% 34.6% 34.5% 3 -4 Person 34.9% 33.6% 33.8% 33.9% 33.9% 5+ Person 22.0% 15.1% 10.4% 10.9% 11.0% Average HH Size 3.26 2.87 2.64 2.60 2.60 In Group Quarters 414 551 809 809 820 SKOKIE 1 Person 7.7% 17.4% 22.2% 22.1% 22.1% 2 Person 29.4% 37.6% 36.3% 35.9% 35.8% 3 -4 Person 43.8% 34.9% 31.8% 31.9% 31.9% 5+ Person 19.1% 10.1% 9.7% 10.1% 10.2% Average HH Size 3.26 2.68 2.58 2.43 2.43 In Group Quarters 489 580 774 774 774 COOK COUNTY 1 Person 20.3% 26.7% 28.2% 27.9% 27.9% 2 Person 28.3% 28.3% 28.4% 28.4% 28.4% 3 -4 Person 31.5% 30.0% 30.0% 30.1% 30.1% 5+ Person 19.9% 15.0% 13.4% 13.6% 13.6% Average HH Size 3.07 2.75 2.67 2.58 2.58 In Group Quarters 74,389 77,866 84,013 84,621 85,053 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; NOS/1)0S Data Services;Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen&Payne, Inc. Demographic 6 Market Overview Page 15 Appendix Table 6 AGE DISTRIBUTION: 1970- 2002 •. ' Census Census Census Estimate Projection Area/Age Profile 1970 1980 1990 1997 2002 MORTON GROVE 5 10� 5 1% 4.9% 0 - 5 Years 8.9% 5.1% 0 14.3% 6 - 17 Years 29.8% 18.4% 14.5% 14.4% o 18 - 24 Years 7.0% 10.6% 7.8% 6.5% 6.3% 25 -64 Years 25.9% 23.5% 25.8% 24.9% 23.3% 28.1% 29.4% 31.4% 45 -64 Years 22.9% 31.5% 65+ Years 5.5% 10.9% 18.7% 19.7% 19.8% Median Age 35.0 39.0 42.7 44.4 45.7 Percent Female 50.5% 51.2% 51.9% 52.0% 52.1% COOK COUNTY 0 - 5 Years 10.3% 8.5% 8.9% 8.9% 8.8% 23.3% 19.3% 16.1% 16.4% 16.5% 6 - 17 Years ° 18 - 24 Years 10.6% 13.0% 10.7% 8.9% 29.9%% 25-44 Years 24.5% 27.6% 33.1% 32.1% 45-64 Years 21.8% 20.7% 18.8% 20.7% 23.2% 65+Years 9.3% 12.9% 12.5% 13.0% 13.0x6 Median Age 29.4 30.2 32.6 34.9 36.2 Percent Female 52.0% 52.1% 51.9% 51.9% 51.8% Comparative Villages-Median Age Census Census Census Estimate Projection Village 1970 1980 1990 Morton Grove 35.0 39.0 42.7 44.4 45.7 Glenview 29.3 34.7 37.8 39.9 41.2 Lincolnwood 44.7 44.4 44.8 46.0 46.9 Niles 29.9 37.8 44.9 46.4 47.5 Park Ridge 39.3 38.4 41.2 43.1 44.4 Skokie 38.9 41.0 41.4 43.2 44.8 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; NDS/UDS Data Services; Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen& Payne, Inc. Page 16 Demographic&Market Overview Appendix Table 7 RACE AND ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION: 1970- 2002 Census Census Census Estimate Projection Area/Ethnicity 1970 1980 1990 1997 2002 MORTON GROVE White 98.7% 92.1% 83.8% 79.1% 75.4% Black 0.0% 0.1% 0.3% 0.4% 0.6% Asian/Pacific Is. 0.3% 6.3% 15.0% 19.3% 22.5% American Indian 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% Other 1.0% 1.5% 0.8% 1.2% 1.5% Hispanic Origin 1.2% 1.8% 2.8% 3.8% 4.7% COOK COUNTY White 77.2% 66.9% 62.8% 59.4% 57.0% Black 21.5% 25.6% 25.8% 26.9% 27.8% Asian/Pacific Is. 0.0% 2.1% 3.7% 4.5% 5.1% American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% Other 1.3% 5.2% 7.5% 9.0% 9.9% Hispanic Origin 5.2% 9.5% 13.6% 16.6% 18.8% Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; NDS/UDS Data Services;Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen &Payne, Inc. Page 17 Demographic&Market Overview Appendix Table 8 COMPARATIVE VILLAGE RACIAL PROFILES: 1970- 2002 Census Census Census Estimate Projection Area/Ethnicity 1970 1980 1990 1997 2002 MORTON GROVE White 98.7% 92.1% 83.8% 79.1% 75.4% Black 0.1% 0.1% 0.3% 0.4% Other 1.2% 7.8% 15.9% 20.5% 24.0% Hispanic Origin 1.2% 1.8% 2.8% 3.8% 4.7% White 98.9% 95.3% 90.9% 87.6% 85.2% Blac 0.4% 0.8% 0.8% 1.3% 1.7% Other 0.7% 3.7% 8.3% 11.1% 13.1% Hispanic Origin 1.4% 1.6% 2.9% 4.2% 5.4% LINCOLNWOOD 83.6% 78.8% 75.1% 99.2% 92.3% Black 0.3% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% Other 0.5% 7.6% 16.3% 21.0% 24.7% ■ -' Hispanic Origin 0.6% 2.1% 3.2% 4.4% 5.5% NILES White 99.5% 95.3% 91.6% 88.0% 85.1% Black 0.1% 0.5% 0.5% 1.0% Other 0.4% 4.2% 7.9% 11.0% 13.4% Hispanic Origin 1.4% 1.6% 3.4% 5.2% 6.9% PARK RIDGE White 99.5% 98.0% 97.2% 96.1% 95.2% Black 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.3% Other 0.5% 1.9 1.9% 2.7% 3.7% 4.5% Hispanic Origin 1.0% 1.0% 1.4% 2.1% 2.6% Demographic&Market Overview Page 18 Appendix Table 8- Continued COMPARATIVE VILLAGE RACIAL PROFILES: 1970- 2002 *-' Census Census Census Estimate Projection Area/Ethnicity 1970 1980 1990 1997 2002 SKOKIE White 99.0% 90.8% 81.2% 75.1% 70.4% Black 0.2% 1.0% 2.2% 3.7% 4.8% Other 0.8% 8.2% 16.6% 21.2% 24.8% Hispanic Origin 1.4% 2.7% 4.1% 5.7% 7.1% COOK COUNTY White 77.2% 66.9% 62.8% 59.4% 57.0% Black 21.5% 25.6% 25.8% 26.9% 27.8% Other 1.3% 7.5% 11.4% 13.7% 15.2% Hispanic Origin 5.2% 9.5% 13.6% 16.6% 18.8% Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; NDS/UDS Data Services;Trkla, Pettigrew,Men &Payne, Inc. Demographic&Market Overview Page 19 Appendix Table 9 HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISTRIBUTION TRENDS: 1980- 2002* ~'-- Census Census Estimate Projection Area/Income Class 1980 1990 1997 2002 MORTON GROVE Less than $15,000 15.9% 9.3% 7.7% 7.2% $15,000 to $24,999 21.7% 9.8% 7.0% 6.1% $25,000 to $34,999 24.8% 12.1% 8.7% 8.1% $35,000 to $49,999 22.3% 21.8% 15.5% 11.6% $50,000 to $74,999 7.5% 26.3% 29.4% 25.4% $75,000 to $99,999 5.5% 10.9% 15.8% 19.5% $100,000 and Over 2.3% 9.8% 15.9% 22.1% Per Capita $11,371 $20,091 $25,922 $30,276 Average Household $33,506 $55,356 $71,561 $83,390 COOK COUNTY Less than $15,000 39.2% 22.0% 17.9% 16.0% $15,000 to $24,999 18.8% 15.7% 12.6% 11.2% $25,000 to $34,999 16.2% 15.2% 12.6% 11.4% $35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 18.6% 16.9% 14.8% $50,000 to $74,999 6.2% 16.9% 20.2% 20.0% ■." $75,000 to $99,999 4.6% 6.0% 10.2% 12.0% $100,000 and Over 1.9% 5.6% 9.6% 14.6% Per Capita $8,257 $15,524 $20,629 $25,099 Average Household $22,834 $42,165 $55,887 $67,363 Census years reflect 1969, 1979 and 1989 household income levels. Current income levels are reflected in 1997 estimates. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; NDS/UDS Data Services, Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen&Payne, Inc. Demographic&Market Overview Page 20 Appendix Table 10 COMPARATIVE COMMUNITY INCOME LEVELS: 1980- 2002* �" Census Census Estimate Projection Community 1980 1990 1997 2002 Per Capita Incomes Morton Grove $11,371 $20,091 $25,922 $30,276 Glenview $13,694 $29,980 $41,415 $51,962 Lincolnwood $17,473 $26,953 $33,785 $37,971 Niles $9,598 $17,158 $22,698 $26,686 Park Ridge $12,141 $25,968 $34,678 $43,346 Skokie $12,081 $20,435 $25,867 $29,799 Mean Household Incomes Morton Grove $33,506 $55,356 $71,561 $83,390 Glenview $41,189 $82,521 $114,396 $142,459 Lincolnwood $50,566 $74,713 $94,317 $106,108 Niles $27,902 $45,434 $59,009 $69,058 Park Ridge $35,315 $69,843 $92,862 $115,360 Skokie $32,410 $53,482 $67,732 $77,640 Index: Morton Grove 100 100 100 100 Glenview 123 149 160 171 Lincolnwood 151 135 132 127 Niles 83 82 82 83 Park Ridge 105 126 130 138 Skokie 97 97 95 93 *Census years reflect 1979 and 1989 income levels. Current income levels are reflected in 1997 estimates. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; NDSIUDS Data Services; Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen &Payne, Inc. Demographic &Market Overview Page 21 Appendix Table 11 EMPLOYMENT OF RESIDENTS BY INDUSTRY: 1970- 1990 Census Census Census Percent Distribution Area/Industry 1970 1980 1990 1970 1980 1990 MORTON GROVE Construction/Other 659 554 530 5.9% 4.2% 4.4% Manufacturing 3,531 3,385 2,214 31.7% 25.9% 18.6% TCPU(1) 498 680 642 4.5% 5.2% 5.4% Wholesale Trade 830 942 908 7.4% 7.2% 7.6% Retail Trade 2,244 2,630 2,158 20.1% 20.1% 18.1% FIRE(2) 621 1,165 977 5.6% 8.9% 8.2% Services 2,411 3,449 4,148 21.6% 26.3% 34.8% Public Administration 361 282 8 3.2% 2.2% 2.9% TOTAL 11,155 13,087 11,925 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% COOK COUNTY Construction/Other* 99,329 99,113 109,069 4.4% 4.2% 4.5% Manufacturing 711,035 612,828 450,897 31.5% 26.0% 18.8% TCPU(1) 187,800 207,619 204,223 8.3% 8.8% 8.5% Wholesale Trade 114,311 120,745 131,195 5.1% 5.1% 5.5% Retail Trade 362,169 369,933 382,805 16.0% 15.7% 16.0% FIRE(2) 144,917 190,050 226,071 6.4% 8.1% 9.4% Services 536,197 649,291 803,124 23.7% 27.6% 33.5% Public Administration 104.532 103.838 92.527 4.6% 4.4% 3.9% TOTAL 2,260,290 2,363,417 2,399,911 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% •Includes agriculture,forestry and fisheries. (1) TCPU is Transportation, Communications, Public Utilities. (2) FIRE is Finance, Insurance, Real Estate. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau;Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen&Payne, Inc. Demographic&Market Overview Page 22 Appendix Table 12 EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION OF RESIDENTS: 1970- 1990 Census Census Census Percent Distribution Area/Occupation 1970 1980 1990 1970 1980 1990 MORTON GROVE Executive, Managerial 1,637 1,988 2,151 14.7% 15.2% 18.0% Professional Specialty 1,363 1,768 2,013 12.2% 13.5% 16.9% Technicians 482 492 427 4.3% 3.8% 3.6% Sales Occupations 1,625 2,061 1,875 14.6% 15.7% 15.7% Administrative Support 2.625 3.023 9,332 2.2 69.3% 23.1% 112.5% White Collar Service Workers 812 963 1,002 7.3% 7.3% 8.4% Precision-Production, 1,419 1,486 1,111 12.7% 11.4% 9.3% Craft/Repair Operators, Assemblers, 669 532 548 6.0% 4.1% 4.6% Inspectors Transportation, Moving 211 307 298 1.9% 2.3% 2.5% Handlers, Laborers(1) 312 467 295 2.8% 3.6% 2.5% Blue Collar 3,423 3,755 3,254 30.7% 28.7% 27.3% TOTAL 11,155 13,087 11,925 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% COOK COUNTY Executive, Managerial 167,885 257,626 321,624 7.4% 11.0% 13.4% Professional Specialty 308,488 289,086 345,152 13.6% 12.3% 14.4% Technicians 22,615 67,167 81,013 1.0% 2.9% 3.4% Sales Occupations 169,051 233,251 289,217 7.5% 9.9% 12.0% Administrative Support 530.617 509.018 472.221 23.4% 21.7% 19.7% White Collar 1,198,656 1,356,148 1,509,227 52.9% 57.8% 62.8% Service Workers 253,291 287,086 302,711 11.2% 12.2% 12.6% Precision-Production, 306,766 256,260 231,007 13.5% 10.9% 9.6% Craft/Repair Operators, Assemblers, 319,416 233,345 166,966 14.1% 9.9% 6.9% Inspectors Transportation, Moving 91,166 96,118 91,283 4.0% 4.1% 3.8% Handlers, Laborers(1) 97.314 116.423 101.565 4.3% .x.0% 9.2% Blue Collar 1,067,953 989,232 893,532 47.1% 42.2% 37.2% TOTAL 2,266,609 2,345,380 2,402,759 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% (1) Includes farmers and farm laborers. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen& Payne, Inc. Demographic&Market Overview Page 23 Appendix Table 13 HOUSING INVENTORY CHARACTERISTICS: 1970- 1990 Census Census Census Percent Distribution Area/Occupation 1970 1980 1990 1970 1980 1990 MORTON GROVE NUMBER OF HU's: Owner Occupied 6,605 7,290 7,539 92.8% 90.6% 91.5% Renter Occupied 463 659 585 6.5% 8.2% 7.1% Vacant 46 ___9$ 118 0.7% 1.2% 1.4% TOTAL 7,114 8,047 8,242 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% HU's IN STRUCTURE: 1 Unit 6,765 6,982 7,070 95.1% 86.8% 85.8% 2 or More Units 347 1,062 1,046 4.9% 13.2% 12.7% Mobile Homes 2 3 126 0.0% SIM 1.5% TOTAL 7,114 8,047 8,242 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% COOK COUNTY NUMBER OF HU's: Owner Occupied 853,221 979,818 1,042,904 46.0% 49.2% 51.6% Renter Occupied 981,127 899,299 836,584 52.9% 45.1% 41.4% Vacant 19.903 113.889 142.345 1.1% 5.7% 7.0% TOTAL 1,854,251 1,993,006 2,021,883 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% HU's IN STRUCTURE: 1 Unit 726,688 884,451 869,600 39.2% 44.4% 43.0% 2 or More Units 1,115,979 1,095,631 1,117,531 60.2% 55.0% 55.3% Mobile Homes 10.491 12.924 34.702 0.6% _Q,.6% TOTAL 1,853,158 1,993,006 2,021,833 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Sources: U.S. Census Bureau;Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen & Payne, Inc. L Demographic &Market Overview Page 24 Appendix Table 14 MORTON GROVE HOUSING UNIT DEMAND FORECAST: 1998-2020 �' Census Estimate Forecast Forecast Forecast 1990 1998 2003 2010 2020 Population in Three Township Area (1) 303,435 306,371 308,206 310,769 313,436 Percent of Population In Households 98.0% 98.0% 97.9% 97.8% 97.7% Persons in Households 297,212 300,244 301,734 303,932 306,227 Average Household Size 2.60 2.58 2.57 2.55 2.51 Number of Households 114,460 116,374 117,406 119,189 122,003 Occupancy Rate(2) 97.3% 95.9% 95.0% 95.0% 95.0% Total Year-Round HU's Needed in Three Township 117,594 121,349 123,585 125,462 128,424 Percent of Above in Morton Grove 7.00% 6.90% 6.85% 6.85% 6.80% \-` Morton Grove's Total Housing Unit Needs 8,242 8,373 8,466 8,594 8,733 Less Existing HU's(3) (na) 8,373 8,358 8,337 8,307 Additional Housing Units Village Needs Over 1998 (na) — 108 257 426 Additional Acres Needed Over 1998 © 8.0 HU/Acre (na) — 13 32 53 (1) Includes Maine, Niles and Northfield Townships. (2) 95%occupancy is indicative of a healthy market offering choice. (3) Existing housing stock has been reduced by 3 units annually to replace units lost to the inventory due to demolitions, structural conversions, and natural causes. Sources: U.S. Census of Population and Housing;Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen &Payne, Inc. Demographic &Market Overview Page 25 Appendix Table 15 MORTON GROVE INDUSTRIAL LAND AREA NEEDS: 1998-2020 Estimate Estimate Forecast Forecast Forecast 1995p 1998 2003 2010 2020 Total UIC Employment In North Suburban Area(1) 182,900 185,753 190,582 197,519 207,790 % MFG/TCU/WHT(2) 33.4% 33.1% 32.6% 31.9% 30.9% MFG/TCU/WHT Jobs 61,159 61,484 62,130 63,009 64,207 Workers/Net Acre 16.0 15.2 14.0 12.0 12.0 Net Acres Needed: (na) 4,045 4,438 4,773 5,351 Net Acres Needs Over 1998 Level: — 393 728 1,306 Morton Grove's Share Of Needed NSA Acres © 5% — 20 36 65 Additional Gross Acres Needed in Morton Grove (3) — 27 48 87 (1) UI - Covered (Private Sector) Employment in the Cook County North Suburban Area (NSA). This area includes Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, Wilmette,Wnnetka and miscellaneous fill-in areas. (2) Manufacturing, Transportation/Communications/Utilities, Wholesale Trade employment. These sectors are the principal generators of demand for new industrial type facilities. (3) The net acreage norm is 75%of gross acres needed in Morton Grove. Sources: Illinois Department of Employment Security- Economic Information and Analysis Division; Trkla, Pettigrew,Allen &Payne, Inc. Demographic&Market Overview Page 26 Appendix Table 16 MORTON GROVE OFFICE USE LAND AREA NEEDS: 1998- 2020 1998 2003 2010 2020 Total Employment In Three Township Area (1) 275,084 282,829 293,672 309,164 Percent Office - Related(2) 27.3% 27.3% 27.3% 27.3% Office Employment 75,098 77,212 80,172 84,402 Additional Office Workers Over 1998 — 2,114 5,074 9,304 Morton Grove Share © 5% — 106 254 465 Square Feet/Worker(3) — 250 250 250 Additional Office Space Needed Over 1998(SF) — 26,500 63,500 116,250 Additional Site Acres Needed © .30 FAR — 2 5 9 (1) Derived from Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission's endorsed regional, county and municipal forecasts of population, households and employment for 2020. Estimates for townships were prepared by NIPC 11/97. (2) Keyed to a methodology established by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine office-related employment within the various employment categories by industry. (3) Expected to maintain over time to current ratio which approximates 250 SF/workers, due to expanded spatial needs governed by computers and other new technological equipment, new business procedures and expanded in-building amenities...countered by economic pressures serving to shrink office workspaces to fit the cost-saving needs of the time. Source: Northeastem Illinois Planning Commission - Endorsed 2020 Forecasts (11/97); Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen&Payne, Inc. Demographic&Market Overview Page 27 Appendix Table 17 MORTON GROVE RETAIL/SERVICES SPACE NEEDS FORECAST: 1998- 2020 1998 2003 2010 2020 Three Township Area Population Forecast(1) 306,371 308,206 310,769 313,436 Spending Per Capita (Annual): Retail Establishments $9,427 $9,662 $9,996 $10,470 Merchant Services 5,529 5,666 5,861 6,138 Retail/Services Sales (000's): Retail Sales $2,888,159 $2,977,886 $3,106,447 $3,281,675 Services Receipts 1.693.925 1.746.295 1.821.417 1.923.870 Total* $4,582,084 $4,724,181 $4,927,864 $5,205,545 Additional Retail/Services Sales Over 1998 (000's): — $142,097 $345,780 $623,461 Morton Grove Share (a) 10% — $14,210 $34,578 $62,346 Sales/Square Foot — $250 $275 $300 Additional Square Feet Warranted Over 1998: — 56,800 125,700 207,800 Acres Needed to Developable Warranted Additional Space" — 8 17 28 • Included are sales in all types of retail establishments, and in selected merchant-type commercial service businesses. 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Scheck, Director C unity,Deve,• •• Date: June 16, 1998 Re: Key Person Interview Results Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Chairperson Terry Liston and I thank you for the time you spent with the Village's Planning Consultant during the Key Person Interview segment of the Comprehensive Plan background studies portion of the process. I have attached a copy of the Key Person Interview results for your information. If you have any questions or comments, please contact either Terry Liston (965-8123) or me (965-4100, Extension 6296). CSS:dn Enclosure Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 ant Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 "'TAP TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development,Management& Finance • Urban Revitalization Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne Date: June 3, 1998 Subject: Results of Key Person Interviews This memo report documents the results of the Key Person Interviews conducted by the Consultant Team as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update for the Village of Morton Grove. Confidential interviews were conducted with 19 individuals to discuss con- ditions and potentials within the Morton Grove community. Persons inter- viewed (listed at the end of this report) included residents, merchants, pub- lic officials, builders and developers, and representatives of local institu- tions. Interviews were conducted by the Consultant on April 21-22 at Village Hall. Each interview lasted approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Each person was asked a series of questions regarding the community. It is important to emphasize that the interviews represent the personal opinions of a limited number of people within the community. They should not be interpreted as findings of fact or as conclusions and recommenda- tions by the Consultant. However, the interviews have indicated: a) several locally perceived problems and issues which should be addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan; and b) a number of assets and advantages which should be built upon and preserved in the future. The interviews also helped guide and direct many of the background stud- ies and analyses undertaken by our Consultant Team. Overall responses to key questions are summarized on the following pages. 222 South Riverside Plaza Sane 1616 Chicago.Illinois 60606 '3/2i382-2100 Fat 312,382-2128 Results of Key Person Interviews Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Update 1. What kind of community is Morton Grove, and why do you believe most people select Morton Grove as a place to live or do business? According to the interviewees, Morton Grove is a stable, "livable" community and a good place to raise children. It is an affordable community, particularly in relation to many of its north suburban neighbors. It has a pleasant "small town" character and charm. It is a middle-class community, but is also culturally and socio-economically diverse. It is neat and clean and has an abundance of open space. 2. What do you believe are the primary assets and advantages of Morton Grove ? In addition to the characteristics mentioned above, interviewees cited Morton Grove's convenient location, with good auto access and good public transportation; good schools; high-quality public services; good parks and recreational facilities; the presence of the Forest Preserve; the sound and well-maintained housing stock; a wide range of housing types; relatively low crime rate; relatively low taxes; warm and friendly resi- dents; a generally tolerant population; and a spirit of cooperation and volunteerism among the local population. 3. What do you believe are the primary weaknesses and disadvantages of Morton Grove? The most frequently mentioned weaknesses related to Morton Grove's economic base and its commercial areas. According to the interviewees, Morton Grove has a weak commercial base, particularly in relation to its neighbors. Too many businesses have been lost and it is difficult to attract new commercial uses. More commercial develop- ment is needed to help relieve the tax burden placed on local residents. The Village needs to funnel more money into commercial area revitalization and beautification. The Village has not traditionally supported the retail sector, although this seems to be changing. There should be more cooperation between the Village and the Chamber of Commerce regarding economic development. Other weaknesses mentioned by interviewees included a "small town" mentality and "cliquish" attitude among old-time residents; a sometimes difficult public approval proc- ess for new development projects; the divisive effect of multiple school districts; the diffi- culty in attracting young families; a Village government that is sometimes too conserva- tive; too much of a "melting pot" community and not enough assimilation of various cul- tural groups; the efforts to enhance programs and services for senior citizens may be making it more difficult to attract and accommodate young families; and the lack of a "downtown" or"village center" area. 4. The Village has Identified four "target areas" which will be addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan. Please share with us your ideas and concerns regarding each of these "target areas." Results of Key Person Interviews Page 2 a) Dempster Street The interviewees mentioned a few strengths and assets of Dempster Street, including its good accessibility and visibility; its proximity to the Eden's Expressway; and the pres- ence of several strong stores and businesses. However, the interviewees mentioned a number of problems and concerns, including few anchor stores; the frequent turn-over of small businesses; a recent decline in the quality of stores and businesses; unattractive buildings; marginal and deteriorated buildings; small parcels with limited land for expansion; vacant and marginal properties; heavy traffic; difficult area for motorists to negotiate; lack of parking; an environment that is not conducive to pedestrians; and property owners that are unwilling to upgrade or sell their vacant, marginal or deteriorated properties. Interviewees offered a variety of ideas for improvement of Dempster Street, including the redevelopment of marginal properties; the attraction of more quality businesses; the attraction of a new grocery store at the east end; improvement of the store mix; the need for new businesses which attract customers from outside the community; redevel- opment of the American Legion property; the provision of new parking lots; the closing of side streets to obtain more parking; facade improvements; beautification improve- ments such as trees, plants, flowers and brick-paver sidewalks; the use of TIF to stimu- late economic development; and the need to work with IDOT on traffic movement. Several of the interviewees suggested that the Village consider more significant ap- proaches to revitalization of Dempster Street, including: a) removal of some existing homes to the north and south of Dempster to allow for larger-scale commercial redevel- opment; b) the concentration of commercial uses at a few key intersections, rather than maintaining a continuous "strip' of commercial uses; and c) the introduction of new housing and other alternative land uses along certain parts of the Dempster Street corri- dor. While most of the discussion focused on the eastern portion of the corridor, a few inter- viewees emphasized that the Village should not overlook the need to improve and up- grade the western end of Dempster Street, which is also an important entryway to the community. b) Lincoln Avenue Most interviewees were pleased with the projects and improvements that have occurred along Lincoln Avenue in recent years. Several interviewees suggested that the street eventually be redeveloped exclusively for residential and institutional uses, while others favored the retention of some commercial uses and perhaps even some new commer- cial development. Several interviewees suggested that Lincoln Avenue could become Morton Grove's new "village center,' although others felt that it was not suitably located or easily accessible. New uses and activities suggested for Lincoln Avenue were more condominiums, more townhouses, a small grocery store, a congregate care facility, mixed-use development with housing located above stores and shops, and a new park near the library. Some suggested that the Village Hall be relocated to this area. Results of Key Person Interviews Page 3 Several interviewees mentioned the desirability of new housing or mixed-use develop- ment on the Lawnware property. One interviewee mentioned the need to enforce the speed limit along Lincoln and the possible need for additional traffic lights. c) Lehigh/Railroad Corridor All interviewees cited the need to "clean up" the area along Lehigh Avenue and the rail- road, from Dempster Street south to Main Street. Ideas and suggestions included re- moval of deteriorated and unsightly industries and businesses; development of the "Brownfield° site adjacent to the Studio; more strict code enforcement; development of new housing near the commuter station; development of new retail and service busi- nesses near the commuter station; the need to landscape and better maintain the rail- road corridor; the need to upgrade street surfaces, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks; and the need for better pedestrian connections between Dempster Street and the com- muter station. A couple of interviewees suggested large-scale redevelopment of the area bounded by Lincoln Avenue, Ferris Avenue, Lehigh Avenue and Hennings Court. d) Waukegan Road, south of Dempster Street Several interviewees cited the importance of the Prairieview Shopping Center, and the need to improve store mix, vehicular access and overall design and appearance. Some suggested that the intersection of Dempster Street and Waukegan Road might become the new "village center." Other ideas and suggestions included the relocation of Village Hall to this area; additional condominium development, particularly along the west side of Waukegan; reuse of the vacant bank building; the need for more walkways to better connect the residential developments to the shopping center and other surrounding ar- `— eas; the need to upgrade or redevelop the bowling alley property; and development of the vacant cemetery land. A few interviewees expressed disappointment regarding re- cent development of the public storage facility, suggesting that this land should have been developed for more intensive and "higher quality" uses. Even though this question focused on Waukegan Road south of Dempster, several in- terviewees also offered ideas and suggestions regarding Waukegan north of Dempster. Suggestions included the need to condemn and demolish marginal properties; removal of the older hotels and motels; the need for more anchor businesses; the need for de- sign and appearance improvements; the need for more diversification in businesses; the need for quality restaurants; the possibility of additional new housing along the corridor, and the possibility of a new, "higher-quality hotel/motel. While most interviewees were optimistic about the Village's TIF program and corridor enhancement plans for Waukegan north of Dempster, a few expressed concern regard- ing the type and quality of new development being promoted for the corridor. 5. Do you have concerns about any other parts of Morton Grove? Many of the interviewees expressed comments on housing and residential areas. These included the need to maintain and enhance Morton Grove's residential quality; the need for more senior housing; the need for congregate care housing; redevelopment within older neighborhoods; the condition of housing in the blocks between Waukegan and Shermer, eventual removal of all homes along Dempster Street west of Waukegan; the need to escalate the Village's residential rehabilitation program; and the need to better market and promote Morton Grove to young families. Results of Key Person Interviews Page 4 Among the other comments and concerns not already mentioned above were the need to develop a new park near Edison School; the need to expand the bike path to the west; the need to redevelop the older commercial property at Harlem and Dempster; the need for an improved Village Hall; the need for a second library; the need for more events and programs which can bring people together and help assimilate different cul- tural groups; the need to video and replay Village Board meetings and other meetings of public interest; the need to improve Gross Point Road; redevelopment of the stable property for new housing; and redevelopment of the stable property for park land. 6. What do you consider the single most important issue confronting Morton Grove today? The most frequently mentioned issues related to the need to improve and upgrade the Dempster Street corridor. The second most frequently mentioned issues related to im- provement and redevelopment of the Waukegan Road corridor, particularly the removal of"problem" properties. Other top-priority issues included the need to more successfully compete with neighbor- ing communities for young families and new businesses; the need to strengthen the economic base to generate new taxes; the need to get all public agencies and organiza- tions to work together to achieve a common "vision;" the need to more fully assimilate various groups and cultures; the continued influx of minorities; continued improvements to infrastructure; the need to use the power of the Internet to communicate with resi- dents and other governmental agencies; and the need for a stronger commitment to "quality' development. 7. If you had the power to undertake one project or improvement, what would It be? The most frequently projects related to improvement and redevelopment of the Demp- ster Street corridor. The second most frequently mentioned projects related to improve- ment and redevelopment of the Waukegan Road corridor. Other projects included redevelopment of the Lawnware property; redevelopment of the Lincoln/Ferris area as a unique mixed-use area; redevelopment of the area around the commuter station; and more creative and extensive use of the Internet. Results of Key Person Interviews Page 5 List of Persons Interviewed: 1. Larry Arft, Village Administrator, Village of Morton Grove 2. Gary Balling,Administrative Manager, Morton Grove Park District 3. Gabe Berrafato, Corporation Council, Village of Morton Grove 4. Dr. Jim Blockinger, Superintendent, Morton Grove School District 70 5. Steve Blonz, Morton Grove Plan Commission 6. M. Usman Bald, Muslim Education Center 7. Jerry Brim, Brim Consulting Ltd. and Resident 8. Jim Dahm, Superintendent, Morton Grove Department of Public Works 9. Dan DiMaria, DiMaria Builders and Resident 10. Lou Elliott, Elliott Homebuilders, Inc. 11. Eileen Harford, Resident 12. Dave Hirsch, Morton Grove Appearance Commission 13. Don India, Morton Grove School District 67; Chief Operating Officer, High School District 219 14. Sheree Kodros, Resident 15. Bill McCarty, First National Bank of Morton Grove 16. Joe Moll, Trustee,Village of Morton Grove 17. Dan Scanlon, President,Village of Morton Grove 18. Don Sneider,Trustee,Village of Morton Grove 19. Seymour Taxman, The Taxman Corporation Results of Key Person Interviews Page 6 itA 41 ear 4 Village of Morton grove 51 Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Larry Arft, Village Administrator From: Charles S. Scheck, D' ctor, Communit �el�me Date: April 30, 1998 Re: Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Materials Trustee Liston suggested that you be included in the distribution of materials to the Project Advisory Committee materials. These materials were sent to the Committee on Monday, April 27. We have already discussed the proposed questionnaire, but if you have comments relative to the other materials, please contact me immediately. CSS/lvd Attachm Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 If Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 PapLr N� " / r� Village of OVIorton grove 0 Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee From: Terri Liston, Chairperson Date: April 27. 1998 Re: Project Advisory Committee Materials It has been five (5) weeks since the initial meeting of the Project Advisory Committee, and I felt it important that you be brought up-to-date with the progress of the project. Copies of the * March 21, 1998 meeting minutes Results of the Committee Workshop- * `Community Survey. Comprehensive Plan Update, Village of Morton Grove, Illinois" are enclosed for your information and review. With respect to project activities, nineteen (19) key person interviews were conducted by Tom Payne of Trkla. Pettigrew, Allen and Payne (TPAP) on April 21 and 22. While the actual conversations were promised to be confidential. Mr. Tom Payne will likely prepare a summary report to highlight the ideas expressed. The consultant team of Trkla. Pettigrew. Allen and Payne and McDonough Associates have been reviewing the materials already presented to them by Village staff and will be meeting with Village staff this week to identify some additional areas of data needs. In addition, the Community Development Department staff have been preparing detailed maps of the five (5) sub areas for use in that part of the planning project. Finally. the "Community Survey" is enclosed for your review and comment. The survey is intended to collect general information about Village residents -- their likes and dislikes. If you would like to suggest modifications to either the questions or the response selections, or if you have suggestions about information that you feel should be collected in addition to that Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 h♦ Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 il/ Rec%eeci'u;,_r identified, please call Chuck Scheck, Director, Community Development at 965-4100 extension 6296. Since questionaire revisions must be sent to the consultant by May 6, a response by May 5 would be appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by telephone at 965-8123 or by fax at 965-8137. I look forward to seing you at our next meeting scheduled for June 30. CSS/lvd End. Pr trit Village of c Morton grove MINUTES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 21, 1998 Committee Members Present: Terry Liston, Marty Blonder, Margaret Blum, Lester Brownstein. Rosario Calimag, Eileen Coursey, Susan Dun. Tony Garippo, Paul Hansen. Tom Madridejos, Nick Marino, Lou Masciopinto, Barbara Niemeic, Jack O'Brien, Steve Rigney, Joe Weiss. Committee Members Absent: Moti Agarwal, John Gattorna, Dee Gotta, Ron Henrici Other Persons Present: Chuck Scheck, Director, Community Development; Bonnie Jacobson, Planner, Community Development; Tom Payne, Principal, Trkla, Pettigrew. Allen and Payne; Phil Hanegraaf, Principal, Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen and Payne; Feroz Nathani, Vice President, McDonough Associates; Mike Shymanski, Traffic Engineer. McDonough Associates. Open Meeting/Introduction of Consultants Chairperson Terry Liston called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and welcomed the Committee. Chuck Scheck, Director of Community Development introduced Tom Payne the lead consultant from Trkla, Pettigrew. Allen and Payne (TPAP). Mr. Payne introduced Phil Hanegraaf from TPAP, and Feroz Nathani and Mike Shymanski from McDonough Associates, Engineers. Mr. Payne began by giving some background on his firm. It has been in existence for twenty- one (21) years and has completed over fifty comprehensive plans. The firm also possesses special expertise in financing and implementation, and has the skills available from other disciplines should it need them. ■ 1 Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 h Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 �a, Mr. Nathani spoke about his firm which does most of its work in Chicago. They were involved in the "Transport 21" plan for Chicago and are currently working on the Waukegan Road Corridor for the Village. The engineering team will be looking at how Morton Grove and its transportation network fits in with the entire region. Project Scope of Work Mr. Hanegraaf reviewed the scope of work and then indicated that the process would focus on a lot of citizen involvement. The consultant team will use their expertise to present alternatives but the Committee will be responsible for the decisions. He identified the seven steps for the comprehensive planning process: 1. Project Initiation 2. Community Involvement - Contact the citizens, key person interview, Village wide survey. 3. Data Collection and Analysis - Analyze existing land use and development. 4. Form a Vision for Morton Grove. 5. Draft the framework for a community-wide plan. 6. Sub-Area Plans - In the target area they will focus on a specific look and direction for development. These will focus on specific parcels and needs. 7. Comprehensive Plan Document - The team will synthesize the information into a plan with emphasis on implementation. Mr. Shymanski presented the engineering aspect of the planning process. The key transportation aspect is how Morton Grove connects with the region. There are state and local standards that need to be addressed and integrated into the plan, but local issues and concerns must also be accommodated. Parking has an important impact on the community. He also referred to the significance of transit systems, the different modes of transportation including walking. Mr. Shymanski noted that the plan needs to accommodate both automobiles and walkers. The utility system also needs to be reviewed. Meeting Schedule Mr. Scheck then discussed the meeting schedule. Mr. Scheck indicated that for six (6) of the meetings all Committee members are asked to attend. There are sub-area meetings where the Committee will be broken into two (2) sub-committees. All are welcome to attend sub-area meetings, but, so people aren't overburdened, the Committee was split up. For the Open House the Committee will be split, each taking 2-3 hour shifts. The last set of meetings--the formal presentations to the Commissions and Village Board are optional. The Village staff will notify the Committee in advance of the meetings. From looking at the Committee time availability, Tuesday evening appears to be the best day, however, meetings will likely be scheduled on other week-nights, as necessary. ■ 2 • Jack O'Brien asked why there was a gap in the meetings between September and January. Mr. Payne responded that the consultant team will be working on materials for the next meeting and they need the extra time to have the appropriate material to present to the Committee. Steve Rigney asked if there was a better room to hold the meetings. Mr. Scheck indicated that in the future the senior citizen room or meeting room in the basement would be used. Mr. Rigney also asked if the staff could give them adequate notice for the meetings. Mr. Scheck indicated that the staff will do their best to give the Committee as much advance notice as possible and will keep the Committee up to date with all materials, especially if someone misses a meeting. Mr. O'Brien asked if they would receive minutes. Mr. Scheck responded, "Yes". Committee Workshop Mr. Payne and Mr. Hanegraaf then passed out a questionnaire for the Committee to fill out. It asked each Committee member to identify the most critical issues facing Morton Grove. The consultant team compiled a list of all of the issues identified by the Committee, and will summarize the results in a memorandum to the Committee. Closing Remarks Chairperson Liston thanked the Committee for their participation. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:05 a.m. Re • ly Submitted, eumi acobso . Recording Secretary 3 TRAP TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE, INC. Planning&Design • Development Management&Finance • Crban Re%aali-ation Memo To: Terry Liston, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Village of Morton Grove, Illinois From: Tom Payne Date: April 13, 1998 Subject Results of Committee Workshop This memo documents the results of the Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee Workshop conducted at our"Project Initiation Meet- ing" on March 21, 1998. As you recall, our workshop consisted of a series of five general ques- tions regarding the Village of Morton Grove. Committee members were asked to answer each question independently, using the questionnaires provided. We then discussed several of the key questions as a group. Committee members were asked to return their completed questionnaires to us at the conclusion of the meeting. A total of eighteen (18) question- naires were returned. We have briefly highlighted the Committee's overall response to each question below. A detailed tabulation of the responses is included as an attachment. Question 1: Identify five issues confronting the Village of Morton Grove. The most frequently mentioned issues related to the Village's com- mercial areas. Twelve (12) responses related to Dempster Street, in- cluding parking, appearance, the SRA issue, and the use and condi- tion of buildings. Ten (10) responses related to Lincoln Avenue, in- cluding appearance, traffic control, parking and mixed-use develop- ment. Five (5) responses related to Waukegan Road, including im- age, appearance, and the need for better planning. An additional nine (9) responses related to the commercial areas in general, including the viability of commercial areas, the loss of businesses, and the need to attract new retail and service uses. Other frequently mentioned issues included housing-related concerns (7 responses), utilities and infrastructure (5 responses), and com- 222 South Rivenide Pla:a munity image and identity (4 responses). Suite 1616 Chh ago ll%in us 60606 ■ (312)352 2100 ha r 312■}52-2125 Questions 2:Identify the one issue or concern that you believe no one else will men- tion. The responses to this question were quite diverse, and no two Committee members mentioned precisely the same issue. See the attachment for the full listing. Question 3: List, in order of importance, the three (3) most important issues dis- cussed thus far. Committee members answered this question following a group discussion of the first two questions. The most frequently mentioned issues, and the number of first, second and third place "votes" were: Dempster Street improvement and development 5 1 1 Need for an identifiable "town center 4 0 1 Viability of commercial areas 3 1 2 Stronger"sense of place" 2 1 0 Higher standards for beautification and maintenance 0 2 2 Question 4: Identify three specific projects or actions that you would like to see un- dertaken within Morton Grove. Committee members suggested a diverse range of projects and actions. The most fre- quently mentioned projects related to: improvement and development of the various commercial areas (10 responses); the creation of a new"town center" (6 responses); the construction of a new Village Hall (5 responses); and improvement of overall com- munity image and appearance (5 responses). Question 5: What are the primary strengths and assets of Morton Grove? The most frequently mentioned strengths and assets related to: public services and fa- cilities, including police, fire, parks, schools and public works (10 responses); location and accessibility, including proximity to arterial routes, public transportation and nearby destinations (8 responses); people, including ethnic diversity, family orientation and friendliness (6 responses); and housing, including sound housing stock, single-family orientation and range of housing choices (4 responses). Results of Committee Workshop Page 2 Attachment TABULATION OF RESPONSES Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Workshop 1. Identify five issues or concerns confronting the Village of Morton Grove. • Continued development of"anchor" businesses • Maintain high standards of beautification guidelines for homes of business • Services offered should apply to all ages of citizens • Keep strong hands-on intervention of youth problems, i.e. gangs, etc. • Village identity • Older homes in need of repair- historical value • Balance between single-family homes and condos • Need younger families • Train station corridor • Lack of good retail and mixed-use along Dempster, Waukegan and Lincoln • Lack of parking to attract retail • Need a wider zoning definition of areas • Traffic(speed) • Zoning/building application procedures • Appropriate development of the Dempster Street corridor • Parking for businesses along Dempster- lots every so often • What are major plans for Waukegan Road north of Dempster-business-wise? • Old Morton Grove • Lincoln Avenue appearance-close to Dempster • Better use for Dempster Street buildings, etc., etc., parking • Better traffic control for Lincoln Avenue • Village's weather control alarm • Good planning for all parts of town • Waukegan Road comprehensive plan • Utilities upgrade • Lincoln Avenue comprehensive plan • What will be done with deep tunnel project? • Viability of commercial areas • Maintenance of aging infrastructure • Impact of transportation systems • Affordability of housing • Provision of adequate housing types for changing demographic of the community • Sales tax base • Empty stores on Dempster • Linking diverse language barriers • Aging infrastructure • Public facilities in need of updating • Anchor businesses • Old image • Parking on Dempster • Lincoln Avenue north • Wider definitions of zoning • Train station activities • Waukegan Road appearance • Need for identifiable town center which would include Village Hall and other municipal services. Results of Committee Workshop Page 3 • Village Hall should be a part of a downtown core. • Dempster Street as a strategic arterial-how to address impact on businesses and overall Dempster Street commercial district-parking, frontage, etc. • Need to develop a strong and cohesive community image and identity. Right now this community has no"sense of place". • Business/commercial development in Village • Generation of additional revenue services/sales tax, etc. • Maintenance of residential section of Village • Relativity with IDOT re: SRA ratio through Village • Dempster Street vacancies • Waukegan Road appearance • Village has to become attractive to the new generation of people moving from downtown to suburbs. • Off-street parking on Dempster • Possible development of shopping center on Waukegan Road to replace some of the motels • Bus stops along Lincoln Avenue, making Morton Grove more attractive to retail business • Lighting of Bechwith Avenue • Village shuttle to service community north of Dempster to connect with the Metra • Home for seniors • Kids programs during summer • Safety in forest preserve bicycle track • Job programs • Street lighting • Parking for small shopping centers (Dempster Street) • Lincoln Avenue from Library/north (developing) mixed-use • What to do with older housing on Ferris • Lincoln Avenue to west side of railroad tracks and develop the area for small businesses • Developing the old Lawnware property • Parking -Lincoln Avenue(many areas are restricted because of train parking) • Parking and traffic on Dempster Street • Appearance of the two above areas • Appearance and general opinion of Waukegan Road • Residence, problems with business or industrial use • Village programs-senior programs/youth programs • Empty store fronts/vacant property • Attraction of young families • Traffic congestion/traffic patterns • Morton Grove as an "old"community; needs to be updated - buildings, etc. updated • Shopping, public parking, how to attract people to use MG facilities-"sense of commu- nity" • Need for one meeting place for seniors • Traffic through and around the whole Village • Losing business, especially along Dempster Street • • Repairing our streets • Better public transportation to and from and through the Village • Lincoln area-library to train station 2. Identify the one issue or concern that you believe no one else will mention. • Communication between the Village and its citizens • Train station corridor- potential for businesses like dry cleaners, coffee/doughnut shop, etc. Ties in with community identity. Results of Committee Workshop Page 4 ■ • Strict zoning regulations/building application procedures • Possible integration of residential and commercial on Dempster Street by the construction of low-rise multi-family housing over commercial (i.e., commercial on first floor). We would have to be considerate of the light and air issues affecting neighboring single-families and thus, perhaps limit the residential to the south side of Dempster because the sunlight doesn't come from the north. There are also some larger sights (such as the former Cen- terra restaurant)which can be strictly multi-family. • Utilities upgrade • Creating better access to public transportation and capitalizing on train station as an asset • Taking advantage of technology • The need for a town center or a"heart"for the Village. Help to promote a sense of com- munity. • IDOT-SRA relationship within Village • Village has to become attractive to the new generation of people moving from downtown to suburbs • Is there a possibility of a Village shuttle to and from the Metra to the area north of Demp- ster? • Replacing of old infrastructures: sewer/water/utilities • Try to attract more business and patrons; particularly forest preserve and park area • Get seniors out of Village Hall and park district • Grant money to improve storefronts • Two-year wait for neighborhood lights-Why? 3. List, in order of importance, the three most important issues discussed thus far. Issue: First Second Third - Development of Dempster 5 1 1 - Loss of business- Dempster 0 1 0 - "Old" image of community 1 0 0 - Mixed-use development on Lincoln Avenue(Baxter site) 0 0 3 - Appearance/opinion -Waukegan Road 0 2 0 - Community attraction to younger families 0 1 2 - Utilities/upgrade(Edison) 1 0 1 - Broader range of zoning classifications 0 1 0 - Finance for storefronts improvements (matching dollars) 0 0 1 - Underground utilities 0 0 1 - "Identifiable"town center(mixed-use) 4 0 1 - Commercial/development around train station 0 1 0 - Better transportation through, around and in the Village 0 1 0 - "Viability"of commercial areas 3 0 2 - Stronger/cohesive"sense of place"/"uniqueness" 2 1 0 - Better lighting within the community"public areas" 1 0 0 - Improve zoning and building application procedures 0 1 2 - Assistance in residential property maintenance/higher 0 2 2 standards for beautification and maintenance - Awareness of strong public safety 2 0 0 - New senior citizen facility 0 1 0 - Need a new Village Hall/place on arterials-redevelop 1 0 0 current site 4. Identify three specific projects or actions that you would like to see undertaken within Morton Grove. • Upgrade of utilities and services Results of Committee Workshop Page 5 • Create plan to address linking community diversity for the benefit of the community as a ■ whole • Create plan to establish a"center"of our town • Rail corridor development • Designate residential area near train station as"Historic Morton Grove" • Develop new'Welcome to Morton Grove" signs that are readable when driving • Move Village Hall/police to main artery lane • Redevelop older section of town • Offer wider definition of zoning • Beautification of the shopping centers at the northwest and southwest corners of Harlem and Dempster. • Project or program to grant money to businesses to improve storefronts along Dempster and also Waukegan Road • Possible reconsidering the processes that enable a business to open in Morton Grove • Community attraction to younger yuppie residents. • New Village Hall location • Parking for Dempster Street • Town business district • Capitalize on historic heritage values of Village • Community attraction to younger families • Better lighting within the community "public areas" (2) • New town center-Village Hall • Mixed-use near train station • More multi-family housing • Redevelop Lawnware as mixed-use • Install communication kiosks • Relocate or remodel Village Hall • Need a new Village Hall/place on arterials- redevelop current site(2) • "Identifiable"town center(mixed-use) • Redevelopment of Dempster St. that takes SRA impacts into account. • Development of Chestnut Street(adjacent to railroad station) • Construction of Capulina Storm Sewer east of Austin Avenue • Development of Lawnware property • Mixed-use development on Lincoln Avenue (Baxter site) • Parking on Dempster Street/parking off-street • Shuttle service from Metra to area north of Dempster • Lighting of Bechwith Avenue • Institute a program for residents to use in case of a weather emergency • Street lighting • Underground utilities • Localize flooding-improve drainage • Industrial and commercial development • Make the old Baxter property a hub/center of the Village • Development of the V/G property • Develop parking on Lincoln and Dempster • Develop appearance, use matching money if needed • Develop sense of quality history. Make"old" desirable blend with parks, bike path, rebuild Lehigh area • Improvement along Dempster Street- make the area unique and a reason to come to Morton Grove • Public parking • Better transportation through, around and in the Village Results of Committee Workshop Page 6 "Old" image of community •• New senior citizen facility • Better lighting within the community "public areas" 5. What are the primary strengths and assets of Morton Grove? • I do feel our town is relatively safe. • You can (eventually)get involved in our town and feel a part of things • Schools • Public services-police, fire, public works. • Location to train, expressway, city • Families • Low taxes • Religious and educational institutions • Location, convenience, forest preserves, low taxes, great services • Public Works Department • Reasonable real estate taxes(large public works projects may substantially increase taxes) • Great Village-just need to work it to its greatest potential • Great location of town • No apartment buildings-single-family housing • Quality location • Ethnic diversity • Good housing • Pedestrian access • Our people. We are concerned, friendly and diverse • Our public services-best around Access to public transportation • A lot • Proximity to downtown Chicago(via train or car) and easy access for commuters • Broad range of residential opportunities already available • High ratio of open space per capita is a big plus. • Single-family nature of community • Maintenance of public facilities/utilities • Diversification of people • Tax base (real estate) • Location of train (Metra) • Closeness of shopping area(Old Orchard) (Golf Mill) • One of the strengths of Morton Grove is the diversity of its community. We should capital- ize on this; perhaps host an "international night'to give the residents a feeling of com- munity. • The image of being a bedrock community • Accessibility to all modes of transportation • Take advantage of bike path, river area, forest, parks • Snow removal (public services) • Parks look great • Great parks, great bike paths, great Public Works Department • Note:A few responses were very difficult to read. We apologize if we misinterpreted or omitted any comment by any Committee member. Results of Committee Workshop Page 7 Community Survey COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Village of Morton Grove, Illinois The Village of Morton Grove is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan. The new Comprehensive Plan will serve as an important guide to improvement and development within the Village over the next 10 to 15 years. We invite you to participate in the Village's planning process. Please check the appropriate response to each question, and return your completed questionnaire to the Department of Community Development, Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985. Q-1 How long have you lived in Morton Grove? ❑ Less than one year ❑ Eleven to twenty years ❑ One to five years o Over twenty years ❑ Six to ten years Q-2 What are the primary advantages of living in Morton Grove?(Check all that apply) o Residential neighborhoods ❑ Religious institutions ❑ Quality of housing ❑ Friendliness of community residents ❑ Housing affordability ❑ Diversity of population o Availability of shopping o Feeling of safety and security o Job opportunities ❑ Good schools ❑ Convenient location o Responsive local government o Access to public transportation ❑ Community appearance o Parks and recreational amenities o Other Q-3 What are the primary disadvantages of living in Morton Grove?(Check all that apply) ❑ Residential neighborhoods ❑ Crime ❑ Quality of housing o Lack of parking ❑ Housing costs 0 Traffic problems o Lack of available shopping ❑ Lack of public transportation o Lack of job opportunities o Pollution o Inconvenient location ❑ Unresponsive local government ❑ Lack of parks and recreation amenities ❑ Unattractive community appearance o Diversity of population ❑ Other o Poor schools Q-4 Where do you work? o Morton Grove ❑ Other ❑ Elsewhere in the northern suburbs ❑ Unemployed ❑ City of Chicago Q-5 How do you get to work? ❑ Private automobile ❑ Bicycle ❑ Car-pool ❑ Walk o Bus ❑ Work at home ❑ Train Q-6 How do you rate job opportunities in the Morton Grove area? o Good ❑ Fair ❑ Poor ❑ Don't know Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan:Community Survey Page 1 Q-7 How do you rate the following educational programs and services in Morton Grove. .--, Dqad Fair ator Don't Know Preschool 0 ❑ ❑ 0 Elementary school 0 0 ❑ o Junior High ❑ ❑ ❑ a High School 0 a ❑ ❑ Adult education o 0 a ❑ Programs for the gifted o 0 0 ❑ Programs for the disabled a 0 o 0 Q-8 How do you rate the following public facilities and services in Morton Grove. Good Eak Eckz Don't Know Condition of streets 0 0 0 0 Condition of sidewalks 0 0 0 0 Trees and landscaping 0 ❑ 0 0 • Street lights 0 0 0 0 Police protection ❑ 0 0 0 Fire protection ❑ 0 0 0 Water service 0 o ❑ o Sewer service 0 0 a 0 Snow removal 0 0 ❑ o • Health care services ❑ ❑ 0 0 Parks and open space 0 0 ❑ ❑ Recreational facilities& programs ❑ 0 0 0 Cultural facilities& programs 0 0 0 ❑ Library services 0 0 o 0 Community meeting space 0 0 o 0 Services for senior citizens ❑ ❑ 0 a Q-9 Are you satisfied with the overall quality of life in Morton Grove? o Very satisfied O Satisfied o Dissatisfied ❑ Very dissatisfied Q-10 How does the quality of life in Morton Grove today compare to ten years ago? a Much better o Somewhat worse o Somewhat better o Much worse o About the same Q-11 Do you feel informed about what is going on in Morton Grove? ❑ Yes o No o Don't know Q-12 Where do you typically get your information about Village affairs and programs? O Village Newsletter o Internet-Village Web Site ❑ Cable TV 0 Other a Local newspaper Q-13 Do you think local government is effectively dealing with local issues and concerns? ❑ Yes a No o Don't know Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan:Community Survey Page 2 Q-14 How important is it for Morton Grove to grow economically? ❑ Very important ❑ Somewhat important ❑ Not important o Not sure Q-15 What kind of new development would you like to see in Morton Grove in the future? o Single-family homes ❑ Restaurants ❑ Townhouses o Offices ❑ Apartments ❑ Medical facilities o Condominiums o Industry o Senior citizen housing a Other ❑ Retail stores Q-16 Do you think tax dollars should be used to fund economic development? ❑ Yes o No o Possibly o Don't know Q-17 Would you be willing to pay higher taxes or user fees to enhance the quality of life? ❑ Yes ❑ No o Possibly ❑ Don't Know Q-18 How old are you? ❑ Under 18 ❑ 46-55 ❑ 18-25 ❑ 56-65 o 26-35 ❑ 66-70 o 36-45 a Over 70 Q-19 How many people are in your household? o One ❑ Four ❑ Two ❑ Five ❑ Three o Six or more Q-20 What is the income of your household? o $9,999 or less o $60,000-$79,999 ❑ $10,000 419,999 0 $80,000-$99,999 ❑ $20,000-$39,999 o Over$100,000 o $40,000-$59,999 Q-21 In the space below,please indicate any other ideas you have for improving Morton Grove in the future. Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan:Community Survey Page 3 Thank you for your cooperation and assistance! Please fold the questionnaire along the dotted lines, seal it with tape, and return it to the address indicated. If you prefer, you may °hand-deliver"the questionnaire to Village Hall, or FAX it to (847) 965-4162. For more information on the Comprehensive Planning program, please contact Charles S. Scheck, Director of Community Development at(847) 965-4100. Fold hem Place stamp here Department of Community Development Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Fold hem Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan:Community Survey Page 4 /AA, Village of Morton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 MEMORANDUM To: Village President and Board of Trustees L. Arft, Village Administrator From: Charles S. Scheck, Director,fommunity ev to enjr y_P Date: April 22, 1998z �✓. Re: Comprehensive Plan Update - Community Survey One of the activities being undertaken as a part of the update of the Village's Comprehensive Plan is the conduct of a community-wide survey. While the survey is meant to obtain the opinions of Village residents on a variety of ideas and issues, it also serves to inform the residents that a comprehensive planning process has been initiated. The survey questionnaire attached is a draft and meant for review and revision--if necessary. I would appreciate any comments you may have, whether they be to delete, add, modify or clarify the questions and/or responses suggested. I would appreciate your input by May 1 so modifications to the questionnaire can be made and it can be included in both the Chamber of Commerce newspaper "What's Happening" and the Village's newsletter for distribution in June. Should you have any questions, please contact me immediately at Extension 6296. Thank you for your input. CSS:dn Enclosure Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 A Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 TW Community Survey COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Village of Morton Grove, Illinois The Village of Morton Grove is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan. The new Comprehensive Plan will serve as an important guide to improvement and development within the Village over the next 10 to 15 years. We invite you to participate in the Village's planning process. Please check the appropriate response to each question, and return your completed questionnaire to the Department of Community Development, Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Q-1 How long have you lived in Morton Grove? ❑ Less than one year ❑ Eleven to twenty years ❑ One to five years ❑ Over twenty years ❑ Six to ten years Q-2 What are the primary advantages of living in Morton Grove?(Check all that apply) ❑ Residential neighborhoods ❑ Religious institutions a Quality of housing ❑ Friendliness of community residents ❑ Housing affordability ❑ Diversity of population • ❑ Availability of shopping ❑ Feeling of safety and security ❑ Job opportunities ❑ Good schools a Convenient location ❑ Responsive local government ❑ Access to public transportation ❑ Community appearance ❑ Parks and recreational amenities ❑ Other Q-3 What are the primary disadvantages of living in Morton Grove?(Check all that apply) ❑ Residential neighborhoods ❑ Crime ❑ Quality of housing ❑ Lack of parking ❑ Housing costs ❑ Traffic problems ❑ Lack of available shopping ❑ Lack of public transportation ❑ Lack of job opportunities ❑ Pollution ❑ Inconvenient location ❑ Unresponsive local government ❑ Lack of parks and recreation amenities ❑ Unattractive community appearance ❑ Diversity of population ❑ Other CI Poor schools Q-4 Where do you work? ❑ Morton Grove a Other ❑ Elsewhere in the northern suburbs ❑ Unemployed a City of Chicago Q-5 How do you get to work? ❑ Private automobile ❑ Bicycle ❑ Car-pool ❑ Walk ❑ Bus o Work at home ❑ Train Q-6 How do you rate job opportunities in the Morton Grove area? ❑ Good ❑ Fair ❑ Poor ❑ Don't know Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan:Community Survey Page 1 Q-7 How do you rate the following educational programs and services in Morton Grove. `.- Good Fair Poor Don't Know Preschool a ❑ ❑ a Elementary school o ci o o Junior High a ❑ ❑ 0 High School ❑ a ❑ 0 Adult education o 0 0 0 Programs for the gifted o 0 0 a Programs for the disabled ❑ ❑ a 0 Q-8 How do you tate the following public facilities and services in Morton Grove. Gor Falr am- Don't Know Condition of streets ❑ ❑ 0 a Condition of sidewalks a o 0 o Trees and landscaping o ❑ ❑ ❑ Street lights o ❑ a a Police protection a • 0 0 0 Fire protection 0 ❑ ❑ a Water service 0 ❑ ❑ ci Sewer service o 0 0 ❑ Snow removal 0 a 0 0 Health care services o o ❑ ci Parks and open space ci ci ci 0 Recreational facilities&programs 0 0 0 0 Cultural facilities&programs ❑ 0 0 ❑ Library services o 0 a ❑ Community meeting space o ❑ ❑ o Services for senior citizens a o 0 0 Q-9 Are you satisfied with the overall quality of life in Morton Grove? O Very satisfied O Satisfied o Dissatisfied O Very dissatisfied 0-10 How does the quality of life in Morton Grove today compare to ten years ago? o Much better o Somewhat worse O Somewhat better ❑ Much worse O About the same Q-11 Do you feel informed about what is going on in Morton Grove? a Yes ❑ No o Don't know Q-12 Where do you typically get your information about Village affairs and programs? ci Village Newsletter o Internet-Village Web Site a Cable TV ❑ Other o Local newspaper 0-13 Do you think local government is effectively dealing with local issues and concerns? O Yes O No ❑ Don't know Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan:Community Survey Page 2 Q-14 How important is it for Morton Grove to grow economically? ❑ Very important ❑ Somewhat important ❑ Not important ❑ Not sure Q-15 What kind of new development would you like to see in Morton Grove in the future? ❑ Single-family homes ❑ Restaurants ❑ Townhouses ❑ Offices ❑ Apartments ❑ Medical facilities ❑ Condominiums ❑ Industry ❑ Senior citizen housing ❑ Other ❑ Retail stores 0-16 Do you think tax dollars should be used to fund economic development? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Possibly ❑ Don't know Q-17 Would you be willing to pay higher taxes or user fees to enhance the quality of life? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Possibly ❑ Don't Know 0-18 How old are you? ❑ Under 18 ❑ 46-55 ❑ 18-25 ❑ 56-65 ❑ 26-35 ❑ 66-70 ❑ 36-45 ❑ Over 70 0-19 How many people are in your household? ❑ One ❑ Four ❑ Two ❑ Five ❑ Three ❑ Six or more Q-20 What is the income of your household? ❑ $9,999 or less ❑ $60,000-$79,999 ❑ $10,000-$19,999 ❑ $80,000-$99,999 ❑ $20,000-$39,999 ❑ Over$100,000 ❑ $40,000-$59,999 Q-21 In the space below,please indicate any other ideas you have for improving Morton Grove in the future. Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan:Community Survey Page 3 Thank you for your cooperation and assistance! Please fold the questionnaire along the dotted lines, seal it with tape, and return it to the address indicated. If you prefer, you may `hand-deliver"the questionnaire to Village Hall, or FAX it to (847) 965-4162. For more information on the Comprehensive Planning program, please contact Charles S. Scheck, Director of Community Development at(847) 965-4100. Fold here Place stamp hem Department of Community Development Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Fold here Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan:Community Survey Page 4 / `�� Village of Morton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 June 1, 1998 Mr. Larry Arft Village Administrator Village of Morton Grove 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Re : Com ehensive Plan - Visioning Workshop Mme.` �.�! Dear h/. One of the s( eps in the Village' s Comprehensive Plan project is the creation of an overall "vision" for the Village . As a recognized leader in the Village, your participation in this effort is critical . A "Visioning Workshop" will be held in the Flickinger Municipal Center, Senior Citizen Center, 6101 Capulina on Tuesday, June 30 beginning at 7 : 00 p.m. It is anticipated that the workshop will conclude by 9 : 30 p.m. The "Visioning Workshop" will involve the consulting team, Village staff, public officials, members of the Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee and other selected representatives from the community. The session will concentrate on the eview and discussion of conditions and potentials within the Morton Grove Community. C-fhe goal of this session is to reach a general consensus regarding the focus and direction of the Village' s planning efforts, and the specific issues to be addressed in subsequent elements of the study. The "Visioning Workshop" will generally follow the format listed below: • Overview of the Comprehensive Planning Process • Review of Existing Conditions and Potentials • Discuss Community Problems and Opportunities • Develop the Village' s "Vision Statement" I hope that you will be able to participate in this session since it is an important part of the process leading to the development of the Comprehensive Plan for the Village. Please contact Chuck Scheck, Director, Community Development to advise him of your attendance--if he is not in the office when you call, please leave a message on his voice mail . I look forward to working with you during the "Visioning Workshop" on June 30 . Sincerel A(/✓ Terry Liston Chairpersot! TL:dn . D. Scanlon, Village President \—. L. Arft, Village Administrator C. Scheck, Director, Community Development Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 A Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 la Rec'cied Paper eletiar jr Village of oVlorton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 June 1, 1998 Mayor Daniel Scanlon 6725 Beckwith Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 Re: Com rehensive Plan - Visioning Workshop Dear M r Scanlon: One of the steps in the Village' s Comprehensive Plan project is the creation of an overall "vision" for the Village. As one of the recognized policy makers for the Village, your participation in this effort is critical . A "Visioning Workshop" will be held in the Flickinger Municipal Center, Senior Citizen Center, 6101 Capulina on Tuesday, June 30 beginning at 7 : 00 p.m. It is anticipated that the workshop will conclude by 9 :30 p.m. The "Visioning Workshop" will involve the consulting team, Village staff, public officials, members of the Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee and other selected representatives from the community. The session will concentrate on the review and discussion of conditions and potentials within the Morton Grove Community. The goal of this session is to reach a general consensus regarding the focus and erection of the Village' s planning efforts, and the specific issues to be addressed in subsequent elements of the study. The "Visioning Workshop" will generally follow the format listed below: • Overview of the Comprehensive Planning Process • Review of Existing Conditions and Potentials • Discuss Community Problems and Opportunities • Develop the Village' s "Vision Statement" I hope that you will be able to participate in this session since it is an important part of the process leading to the development of the Comprehensive Plan for the Village. Please contact Chuck Scheck, Director, Community Development to advise him of your attendance--if he is not in the office when you call, please leave a message on his voice mail . I look forward to working with you during the "Visioning Workshop" on June 30 . Sincerely, Terry Listo Chairperso/ TL:dn v - D. Scanlon, Village President L. Arft, Village Administrator - C. Scheck, Director, Community Development Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 Is Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 Ni1 � Rec}sled Paper Mayor Daniel Scanlon 6725 Beckwith Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 Trustee James Karp 9039 Parkside Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Trustee Don Sneider 9320 Michael Court Morton Grove, IL 60053 Trustee Ronna Brenner 7820 Arcadia Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Trustee Larry Schulte 9036 Moody Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Trustee Joe Moll 9129 Parkside Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Eileen Coursey-Winkler Village Clerk 6037 Crain Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 • Village of Morton grove 11 ft IP Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 June 1, 1998 Mr. Moti Agarwal 9350 Neenah Morton Grove, IL 60053 Re: Compreiensive Plan - Visioning Workshop fie"' Dear Mr. real : One of the steps in the Village' s Comprehensive Plan project is the creation of an overall "vision" for the Village . As a member of the Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan Policy Advisory Committee, your participation in this effort is critical . A "Visioning Workshop" will be held in the Flickinger Municipal Center, Senior Citizen Center, 6101 Capulina on Tuesday, June 30 beginning at 7 : 00 p.m. It is anticipated that the workshop will conclude by 9 :30 p.m. The "Visioning Workshop" will involve the consulting team, Village staff, public officials, members of the Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee and other selected representatives from the community. The session will concentrate on the review and discussion of conditions and potentials within the Morton Grove Community. The goal of this session is to reach a general consensus regarding the focus and 4_rection of the Village' s planning efforts, and the specific issues to be addressed in subsequent elements of the study. The "Visioning Workshop" will generally follow the format listed below: • Overview of the Comprehensive Planning Process • Review of Existing Conditions and Potentials • Discuss Community Problems and Opportunities • Develop the Village' s "Vision Statement" I hope that you will be able to participate in this session since it is an important part of the process leading to the development of the Comprehensive Plan for the Village. Please contact Chuck Scheck, Director, Community Development to advise him of your attendance--if he is not in the office when you call, please leave a message on his voice mail . I look forward to working with you during the "Visioning Workshop" on June 30 . Sincerely, Terry Listo Chairperson TL:dn D. Scanlon, Village President L. Arft, Village Administrator C. Scheck, Director, Community Development Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove. Illinois 60053-2985 r! Tel: (847) 965-4100 • 1DD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 INW Recycled Paper Tom Madridejos 8836 Olcott Morton Grove, IL 60053 Moti Agarwal Nick Marino 9350 Neenah Century 21-Marino Realtors Morton Grove, IL 60053 5800 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Marty Blonder 8924 Moody Avenue Lou Masciopinto Morton Grove, IL 60053 6615 Maple Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 Margaret Blum 9429 Overhill Barbara Niemiec Morton Grove, IL 60053 9408 Natchez Morton Grove, IL 60053 Lester Brownstein 5900 Warren Jack O'Brien Morton Grove, IL 60053 5805 Crain Morton Grove, IL 60053 Rosario Calimag 9330 Neenah Steve Rigney Morton Grove, IL 60053 9116 Newcastle Morton Grove, IL 60053 Eileen Coursey 8844 McVicker Joe Weiss Morton Grove, IL 60053 8644 Georgiana `- Morton Grove, IL 60053 Susan Durr 7015 Palma Lane Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tony Garippo 7742 Davis Morton Grove, IL 60053 John Gattorna 8305 Parkside Morton Grove, IL 60053 Dee Gotta 8301 Menard Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Paul Hanson, Vice President 1st National Bank of Morton Grove 6201 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Ron Henrici 8638 Callie Morton Grove, IL 60053 SF 'A0 Village of c7Vlorton grove Department of Community Development Direct Telephone 847/470-5231 June 1, 1998 Mr. David Hirsch, Chairman Appearance Commission 6601 Maple Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Re: Comprehensive Plan - Visioning Workshop Dear Mr. Hirsch: One of the steps in the Village' s Comprehensive Plan project is the creation of an overall "vision" for the Village. As a recognized leader in the Village, your participation in this effort is critical . A "Visioning Workshop" will be held in the Flickinger Municipal Center, Senior Citizen Center, 6101 Capulina on Tuesday, June 30 beginning at 7 :00 p.m. It is anticipated that the workshop will conclude by 9 :30 p.m. The "Visioning Workshop" will involve the consulting team, Village staff, public officials, members of the Comprehensive Plan Project Advisory Committee and other selected representatives from the community. The session will concentrate on the review and discussion of conditions and potentials within the Morton Grove Community. The goal of this session is to reach a general consensus regarding the focus and �_rection of the Village' s planning efforts, and the specific issues to be addressed in subsequent elements of the study. The "Visioning Workshop" will generally follow the format listed below: • Overview of the Comprehensive Planning Process • Review of Existing Conditions and Potentials • Discuss Community Problems and Opportunities • Develop the Village' s "Vision Statement" I hope that you will be able to participate in this session since it is an important part of the process leading to the development of the Comprehensive Plan for the Village. Please contact Chuck Scheck, Director, Community Development to advise him of your attendance--if he is not in the office when you call, please leave a message on his voice mail . I look forward to working with you during the "Visioning Workshop" on June 30 . Sincere ' Terry L' on Chairper on TL:dn D. Scanlon, Village President L. Arft, Village Administrator C. Scheck, Director, Community Development Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 A Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 Imo, Recycled Paper Mr. David Hirsch, Chairman Appearance Commission 6601 Maple Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. L. Tamraz, Chairman Traffic Safety Commission 9032 Mango Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Dolores Grazian, Chairperson Police & Fire Commission 9504 Oliphant Morton Grove, IL 60053 Joe Rakosky, Chairman Environmental Commission 5836 Crain Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 Larry Arft Village Administrator Village of Morton Grove 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Mr. Gary Balling Administrative Manager Morton Grove Park District 6834 Dempster Morton Grove, IL 60053 Joe Brunner, Chairman Community Relations Commission 8833 Belleforte Morton Grove, IL 60053 Don India 9409 Normandy Morton Grove, IL 60053 ti . e• � village of age alorton grove �i• Omee of the Mayer Daniel D. Scanlon January 23 , 1998 Mr. Bill McCarty, President 1st National Bank of Morton Grove 6201 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Dear Mr. McCarty:M The Village of Morton Grove has contracted with a planning consulting firm to update the Village's comprehensive plan--a project which will take between twelve (12) and eighteen (18) months. One of the critical components of this effort is the establishment of a Project Advisory Committee whose primary responsibility will be to assure that the community perspective will be incorporated into the updated plan. The Project Advisory Committee will be expected- to meet at least fifteen (15) times during the course of the planning study. I am writing you to ask if you would volunteer to serve on the Committee. The initial comprehensive plan was completed in 1979. During the past 19 years, the Village has experienced significant physical, economic, social and demographic changes. Since change is the only certain thing in the life of a community, the Village Board felt that it would be in the Village's best interest to be able to positively guide or affect the change which may be anticipated in the future. For this reason, the village Board has committed a significant amount of Village resources-- both Village funds and stuff time--to this effort. I have attached a brief description of the planning work program and of the list of meetings which will be necessary to successfully complete the project. As you can see from the work program, development issues will be addressed from a Village-wide perspective, with a detailed review of the development potential of five (5) sub-areas also being undertaken as a part of the study. In order to provide the planning effort with the degree of community input necessary to provide the Village with a firm basis for directing its development in the next century, it will be expected that persons appointed to the Project Advisory Committee make every effort to attend all of the meetings scheduled. Because this is a significant commitment of time for Project Advisory Committee members, I would appreciate your careful consideration of this request. If you have any questions about the project or the role that the Planning Advisory Committee will play in this effort, contact either Charles S. Scheck, Director of Community Development or me immediately. Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985 et Tel: (847) 965-4100 • TDD (847) 470-5249 • Fax: (847) 965-4162 RcvdedPnmr Mr. B. McCarty January 23 , 1998 Page 2 I would like to announce the formation of this Committee in February so I am requesting that you advise me of your decision by January 30. You may reach me by telephone at my office in Village Hall on most week-days between 10:00 a.m. and noon. I look forward to hearing from you within the next few days. Sincerely, Daniel"D`. Scanlon Village President DDS:dn Enclosures c: Village Board of Trustees L. Arft, Village Administrator C. Scheck, Director, Community Development Bill McCarty, President 1st National Bank of Morton Grove 6201 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Nick Marino Century 21-Marino Realtors 5800 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Barbara Niemiec 9408 Natchez Morton Grove, IL 60053 Rosario Calemag 9330 Neenah Morton Grove, IL 60053 Moti Agarwal 9350 Neenah Morton Grove, IL 60053 Betty Fergus 9510 Overhill Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Marty Blonder 8924 Moody Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Dee Gotta, Chairperson 8301 Menard Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Lou Masciopinto 6615 Maple Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 Joe Weiss 8644 Georgiana Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tom Madriejos 8636 Olcott Morton Grove, IL 60053 Susan Durr 7015 Palma Lane Morton Grove, IL 60053 Terri Liston 9324 Normandy Morton Grove, IL 60053 Quadir Latifi 5807 Theobald Morton Grove, IL 60053 Steve Rigney 9116 Newcastle Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tony Garippo 7742 Davis Morton Grove, IL 60053 Ron Henrici 8638 Callie Morton Grove, IL 60053 • VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE LIST of MEETINGS Na Description Timing Participants 1 Project Initiation Meeting Task 1 Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory Committee 2 Visioning Workshop Task 4 Consulting team,Village staff, Project Advisory Committee,other invitees 3 Committee Meeting to discuss preliminary End of Consulting team,Village staff, Project Advisory Goals and Objectives and Community- Task 5 Committee Wide Plan 4 Public Meeting to discuss issues and Start of Consulting team,Village staff, Project Advisory concerns of Dempster Street Subarea Task 6 Committee, Dempster Street property owners and merchants 5 Public Meeting to discuss issues and Start of Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory concerns of Lincoln Avenue Subarea Task 6 Committee, Lincoln Avenue residents, property owners and merchants 6 Public Meeting to discuss issues and Start of Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory concerns of Lehigh/Railroad Subarea Task 6 Committee,subarea property owners and busi- nesses 7 Public Meeting to discuss issues and Start of Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory concerns of Waukegan Road Subarea Task 6 Committee,Waukegan Road property owners and businesses 8 Committee Meeting to discuss preliminary End of Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory Subarea Plans Task 6 Committee 9 Public Meeting to discuss preliminary End of Consulting team,Village staff, Project Advisory Community-Wide Plan and Subarea Task 6 Committee,the public Plans 10 Open House to display preliminary plans End of Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory Task 6 Committee,the public 11 Committee Meeting to discuss draft Com- End of Consulting team,Village staff, Project Advisory prehensive Plan document Task 7 Committee 12 Presentation of draft Plan to Appearance End of Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory Commission Task 7 Committee, Commission members, the public 13 Presentation of draft Plan to Traffic& End of Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory Safety Commission Task 7 Committee, Commission members,the public 14 Presentation of draft Plan to Planning End of Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory Commission Task 7 Committee.Commission members,the public 15 Presentation of draft Plan to Village Board End of Consulting team, Village staff, Project Advisory Task 7 Committee,Board members,the public Comprehensive Plan Contact: Village of Morton Grove. Illinois VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE of SERVICES Task 1:Project Initiation Before actual work begins, a project initiation meeting will be held to set the founda- tion for the planning program. Participants in the conference will include Village staff, key personnel from the consulting team, and the "Project Advisory Committee". The purposes of this meeting will be to: (a) review overall project objectives; (b) refine the work program for the project; (c) resolve any questions regarding contract interpre- tation; and (d) establish a schedule for the project. The "Project Advisory Committee" will work with the consultant throughout the course of the study. This Committee should include representatives from the Plan- ning Commission and Village Board, and individuals from the local business, institu- tional and residential communities. Task 2: Community Involvement Techniques Morton Grove's Comprehensive Plan Update provides an ideal opportunity to rein- troduce local residents to the planning process. In addition to the visioning session described above, there are several other work activities that will be undertaken early in the planning program to promote community involvement and encourage citizen participation. These work activities will be undertaken on a cooperative basis by Vil- lage staff and the consultant. 2a: Key Person Interviews Confidential interviews will be undertaken with approximately 15 persons to obtain information regarding the local social, political and economic climate. The consult- ant will work with Village staff to identify those to be interviewed. Interviewees will include selected property owners, residents, and representatives from business, government, civic groups, and local lending institutions. 2b: Village Survey A written survey will be prepared to solicit community-wide opinion on a range of ideas and issues related to the planning assignment. The survey will be distributed and tabulated by the Village. Task 3:Data Collection and Analysis This step will entail the collection and analysis of a range of information about existing conditions and future potentials within the community. It will be based on surveys, in- ventories and analyses undertaken by Village staff and the consultant. Previously compiled data, including the 1979 Plan and subsequent plan work, will be utilized and updated where possible. The emphasis will be on the identification of features and conditions which may influence or affect the planning process, and not on extensive documentation of existing conditions. Comprehensive Plan Contact: Village of Morton Grove, Illinois 8 • 3a: Review of Past Studies, Plans and Reports All previously prepared reports, studies and other documents having a bearing on the assignment will be assembled and reviewed, including the 1979 Comprehen- sive Plan, the Waukegan Road and Dempster Street Corridor Studies, etc. This review will determine: a) changes that have occurred within the Village since the previous plans were prepared, b)consistencies and inconsistencies between plans and reports, c)the relevance of previously collected background data; and (b) data deficiencies which must be corrected through new surveys and inventories. 3b: Demographics A demographic overview of the community will be undertaken, including an analy- sis of recent trends in population, households, income, age and gender character- istics, racial and ethnic composition, labor force and employment. Demographic projections will also be prepared for use in the planning process. 3c: Market and Development Potentials An overview analysis of industrial, commercial and residential development poten- tials will be prepared to help ensure that future plans are realistic and achievable. This analysis will include an overview of major development trends that have emerged within the community and surrounding region during the past 5 to 10 years, the forces which have affected development, and the outlook for the future. 3d: Existing Land-Use The existing land-use map will be updated to reflect changes since the 1979 Plan was prepared. The map will then be analyzed to identify functional land-use areas, compatible and incompatible land-use arrangements, and other issues related to land-use planning. 3e: Development Controls Overview Analysis Existing zoning and subdivision regulations will be assessed to identify strengths and weaknesses, and to determine how these controls may influence opportunities . for new development or redevelopment. 3t.: Community Facilities An inventory and analysis will be undertaken of parks and recreation, police, fire protection, schools, the library, etc. Facilities will be evaluated with respect to age, condition, capacity, and the need for future improvement. 3g: Utilities Public utility systems will be reviewed, including the water supply and distribution, storm water, and waste water systems. Problems, concerns and opportunities for improvement will be identified. 3h: Transportation An analysis of transportation conditions within and around the community will be undertaken. This will encompass the street system, on- and off-street parking fa- Comprehensive Plan Contact Village of Morton Grove. Illinois 9 cilities, bike and pedestrian facilities, and public transportation. Special attention will be given to IDOT plans for the Strategic Arterial Routes which pass through Morton Grove, and the potential impact of these plans on the community. Prob- lems, concerns and opportunities for improvement will be identified. 4i: Synthesis of Needs, Issues and Opportunities The findings arid conclusions derived from the various background studies will be brought together into a summary report highlighting the needs, issues and oppor- tunities which should be addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan. Task 4:Establishing a Vision The purpose of this step will be to establish an overall "vision" for the future of the Morton Grove community that can provide focus and direction for subsequent plan- ning activities, and will be the "cornerstone" of the consensus building process. The "visioning session" will involve the consulting team, Village staff, appropriate public officials, and members of the Project Advisory Committee. The session will include intense review and discussion of conditions and potentials within the Morton Grove community. It will conclude with general consensus regarding the focus and direction of the Village's upcoming planning efforts, and the specific issues to be ad- dressed in subsequent elements of the study. We suggest that the visioning session be organized in the following format: 4a: Overview of the Comprehensive Planning Process The Visioning Session will begin with a review of the Morton Grove comprehen- sive planning program, and the objectives of the planning study. Village staff will provide an overview of the Village's past planning efforts, achievements to date, and outlook for the future. The consultant will lead a discussion of how compre- hensive planning can help improve and enhance a community as an attractive, convenient and desirable living and working environment. 4b:Review Existing Conditions and Potentials The consulting team and Village staff will present the results of the initial inven- tories and analyses undertaken during Task 2 and 3. This may include: a) exist- ing land-use, b) building conditions, c) transportation, d) design and appearance, e) demographics, and f) public infrastructure. Maps, graphics and handout mate- rials will be used in the presentation. This presentation will serve to establish a common informational "threshold" for all participants. 4c: Discussion of Problems and Opportunities Following the presentation, there will be a group discussion of community prob- lems, issues and potentials. This discussion will emphasize: a) Morton Grove's strengths and weaknesses; b) the problems that need to be corrected; and c) the opportunities for improvement and enhancement. Comprehensive Plan Contact: Village of Morton Grove, Illinois 10 4d: Small Group Sessions The full group will be broken down into several smaller groups of six to eight per- sons. Each small group will be asked to develop an overall "vision" for Morton Grove as it should exist five to ten years in the future. The smaller groups will also be asked to respond to a list of questions provided by the consultant. 4e: Group Discussion Each small group will present their "vision' to the larger group for review and dis- cussion. The consultant will facilitate the review and discussion process. 4f. Vision Statement Following the visioning session, the consultant will summarize the results of the group discussions, and will prepare a preliminary °Vision Statement" for the Morton Grove community. A follow-up meeting will be conducted with Village staff and local officials to discuss the visioning session and reach agreement on the Vision Statement as a basis for subsequent planning activities. Task 5:Preliminary Community-Wide Plans This step will entail the preparation of preliminary community-wide plans for land use, transportation and community facilities. These general plans will establish a framework for the more detailed and specific "Subarea Plans" to be prepared in the next step of the planning program. 5a: Goals and Objectives Based on the results of Tasks 2 through 4, a preliminary list of Community Goals and Action Objectives will be prepared to guide and provide more specific direction to the new Comprehensive Plan. The preliminary listing will be reviewed and dis- cussed with Village staff and the Project Advisory Committee, modifications and refinements made where necessary, and a final list prepared. The Goals and Ob- jectives from the 1979 Plan will be revisited as a part of this task. 5b: Preliminary Framework Plans Based on the Goals and Objectives, preliminary community-wide "framework plans" will be prepared, encompassing the three major components of the Com- prehensive Plan: (1) the location and arrangement of land uses; (2) the street system and other transportation facilities; and (3) community facilities and utilities. Plan maps and supporting text should be prepared for each component. 5c: Committee Meeting A meeting will be conducted with the Project Advisory Committee to review and reach agreement on the vision statement, preliminary goals and objectives, and community-wide framework plans before proceeding to Step 6. Task 6:Subarea Plans Building on the preliminary framework plans, "Subarea Plans" will be prepared for the four priority planning areas which have been identified by Village staff. The Subarea Comprehensive Plan Contact: Village of Morton Grove, Illinois I 1 Plans will provide more detailed recommendations for land-use, economic develop- ment, transportation and urban design within each of the target areas. 6a through 6cf: Public Meetings Public meetings will be undertaken within each of the four priority planning areas to obtain more direct input from the affected property owners, bus hiss persons and residents. Discussions will focus on such issues as economic development, the desirable mix of land uses, property maintenance, retention versus redevelopment, image and appearance, transportation, and development financing and implemen- tation. 6e: Preliminary Subarea Plans Preliminary recommendations will be prepared for improvement, development and redevelopment within each of the four priority planning areas. While the subarea planning process for each of the priority areas will likely be specially tailored to the needs and potentials of that area, we anticipate that each will address the following basic issues: • The kind of environment the Village desires to create within each area. • The mix of uses and quantities of development to be promoted. • The specific properties to be retained, properties to be improved and upgraded, and sites for redevelopment and/or new construction. • The transportation, urban design and other public and private projects which should be considered within each area. • The regulatory measures and financial commitments required to carry out plan recommendations. While the data collection activities undertaken in Task 3 will be useful to the Subarea Plans, additional surveys will likely be required related to building condi- tions, ownership and valuation, traffic, parking and infrastructure facilities. The Subarea Plans will focus on implementation. They will clearly identify the specific projects that should be undertaken, the priorities, the action responsibilities and the funding sources and implementation techniques to be utilized. In particular, the Subarea Plans will indicate the level of commitment, participation and "aggressiveness" that will be required from the.Village to achieve planning recom- mendations. Committee Meeting A meeting will be conducted with the Project Advisory Committee to review the preliminary Subarea Plan recommendations before proceeding to Task 6g. 6g: Public Meeting A public meeting will be conducted to present and discuss the preliminary Com- munity-Wide Framework Plan and Subarea Plan recommendations. Comprehensive Plan Contact: Village of Morton Grove, Illinois 12 6h: Open House The public will be invited to an "Open House" to review the preliminary plans and recommendations prepared thus far in the planning program. We anticipate a Sat- urday session lasting approximately four hours, at which plans and drawings will be on display, and the consulting team and Village staff will be available to answer questions and facilitate discussions. Participants will also be asked to fill out a brief questionnaire regarding the preliminary plans and recommendations. Task 7: Comprehensive Plan Document Step 7 will include the preparation of draft and final versions of the new Morton Grove Comprehensive Plan document. 7a: Draft Plan Document Based on the results of Tasks 5 and 6, a draft Comprehensive Plan document will be prepared for local review. The Plan report will be designed not only to serve as a legal document for regulating land use and development, but also as a guide to prioritizing, promoting and implementing redevelopment efforts within the Village. We anticipate that the Plan report will include the following sections: ❑ Introduction, which will describe: (1) the history of the community and back- ground to the Comprehensive Plan; (2) the overall purpose of the planning program; (3) the planning process undertaken by the Village; and 4) the or- ganization of the Plan document. O Vision Statement, which will provide the foundation for all planning principles, policies and recommendations included in the Plan. O Goals and Objectives, which will provide more specific focus and direction for planning recommendations. Possible categories include: (1) Village image and identity; (2) residential areas; (3) commercial areas; (4) industrial areas; (5) transportation; (6) community facilities and services; (7) public utilities: and (8) Plan implementation. O Land•Use Plan, which will present recommendations for improving and en- hancing existing land-use areas and promoting compatible new development and redevelopment in selected locations. O Transportation Plan, which will present policies and recommendations related to access, traffic circulation, parking, and public transportation. This section will clearly establish the Village's position regarding SRA improvements within the community. ❑ Community Facilities and Utilities Plan, which will present policies and ac- tion recommendations for public buildings, parks and recreation, schools, pub- lic utilities, and other community facilities and services. ❑ Subarea Plans, which will present recommendations for improving, upgrading and redeveloping each of the five priority planning areas, and will encompass both public and private improvements and developments. • Comprehensive Plan Contact: Village of Morton Grove. Illinois 13 O Implementation, which will describe the specific actions required to carry out the new Comprehensive Plan, including recommendations regarding zoning and other regulations, priority improvement projects and redevelopment sites, potential funding sources and implementation techniques, and general admini- stration and follow-up to the Plan. 7b: Committee Meeting A meeting be conducted with the Project Advisory Committee to review and reach agreement on the draft Comprehensive Plan document. 7c through 7t. Commission and Board Presentations The draft Comprehensive Plan will presented to the Appearance Commission, Traffic&Safety Commission, Plan Commission and Village Board of Trustees. 7g:Final Plan Report Based on local review and comment, appropriate revisions and corrections to the draft Comprehensive Plan will be made, and the final version of the Plan report will be prepared and delivered to the Village. • • Comprehensive Plan Contact: Village of Morton Grove, Illinois 14