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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-28 Agenda2 �1 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call M 5. 6. 7 Approval of Minutes — Public Hearings Special Reports RUEMSEM Special Meeting of June 14, 2010 Regular Meeting of June 14, 2010 . Residents' Comments (agenda items only) 8. President's Report — Administration, Northwest Municipal Conference, Council of Mayors, TIF Committee, Capital Projects, Real Estate Committee a. Proclamation — Live United Week — September 20 - 26, 2010 9. Clerk's Report — Legal, Cable and Telecommunications Commission 10, Staff Reports a. Village Administrator 1) Dempster Street Construction Progress Status Report Presentation b. Corporation Counsel 11. Reports by Trustees a. Trustee DiMaria — Community and Economic Development Department, Waukegan Road TIF Review, Comprehensive Plan, Real Estate Committee, Lehigh /Ferris TIF Review, Economic Development, Dempster Street Corridor Plan (Trustee Thill) b. Trustee Gomberg — Finance Department, Community Relations Commission, Finance Advisory Commission, Northwest Municipal Conference, Condominium Association (Trustee Toth) C, Trustee Grear — Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, RED Center, NIPSTA, Police and Fire Commission ("Trustee DiMaria) d. Trustee Marcus— Family and Senior Services Department, Police Department, Environmental Health, Police and Fire Commission, IT Communications, Chamber of Commerce (Trustee Gomberg) e. Trustee Thill — Public Works, Capital Projects, Traffic Safety Commission, Natural Resource Commission, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, Advisory Commission on Aging (Trustee Marcus) 1) Ordinance 10 -15 (Introduced June 28, 2010) Granting an Amendment to the Special Use Permit for Property Located at 8220 National Avenue for the Installation of Three Antenna Dishes on Village Water Towers 2) Resolution 10 -46 (Introduced June 28, 2010) Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for the 2010 Cracksealing Program f. Trustee Toth — Building Department, Appearance Commission, Capital Projects, Plan Commission /Zoning Board of Appeals (Trustee Great) 1) Ordinance 10 -14 (Introduced June 28, 2010) Amending Title 10, Chapter 10, of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code Entitled "Sign Regulations" 12, Other Business 13. Presentation of Warrants — $11005,135.06 14. Residents' Comments 15, Executive Session — Personnel Matters, Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate 16. Adjournment - To ensure full accessibility and equal participationn for all interested citizens, individuals with disabilities who plan to attend and who require certain accommodations in order to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of these, facilities, are requested to contact Susan or Marlene (8471470 -5220) promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations. 1E 149 21111t, OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER CAPULINA AVENUE MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS 60053 Pursuant to proper notice in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the special meeting was called to order at 6: 04 pm by Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann who led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance. Clerk Kalogerakos called the roll. In attendance were: Elected Officials: President Daniel Staackmann, Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry Gomberg, William Grear, Sheldon Marcus, John Thill, Maria Toth, and Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos Village Staff: Village Administrator Joseph F. Wade, Corporation Counsel Teresa Hoffman Liston, Fire Chief Tom Friel, and Community and Economic Development Director John D. Said Also Present: None Mayor Staackmann stated the purpose of this meeting was to discuss proposed real estate acquisition, and pending litigation, all of which are appropriate topics for Executive Session, Trustee Toth then motioned to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss proposed real estate acquisition, and pending litigation. The motion was seconded by Trustee DiMaria and approved unanimously pursuant to a roll call vote at 6:05 pm. At the conclusion of the Executive Session, Trustee Marcus moved to adjourn the Special Meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Thill and approved unanimously pursuant to a voice vote at 6:47 pm. Minutes by: Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Special meeting minutes.06 -14 -10 • Village President Clan Staackmann called the m assemblage in the Fledge of Allegiance, he dire ll. Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Pn Gomberg, Bill Greer, ,Shel Marcus, John Thill, and Ill. ng to order at 7:00 p.m. After leading the i the Village Clerk to call the roll. were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry z Toth. a. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of MIay 24, 2010, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. I b. Regarding the Minutes of the May 24, 2010 Regular Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Thili, to accept the Minutes as presented. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS •ik V. SPECIAL REPORTS 1. Commemoration of the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation a- Mayor Staackmann said that he was honored to have so many members of the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation present tonight. He said that the members were going to donate $25,000 to the Village this evening, to be earmarked for senior educational services. Mayor Staackmann said that he and the Board are very grateful for this act of kindness, but saddened by the fact that the synagogue had closed after so many years in the community. b. Trustees Marcus and Gornberg jointed Mayor 5tackmann at the podium as he proclaimed June 19, 2010, "Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation Day' in the Village, noting that it was formed in 1 958, under Rabbi Lawrence Charney. The sanctuary was dedicated in July of 9961. Rabbi Charney began the tradition of holding an interfaith Thanksgiving Service every Thanksgiving eve. The interfaith Service was open to all Murton Grove houses of worship. At its high point, the synagogue served 800 families as its members. After 52 years of religious and community service, the synagogue closed on June 1, 2010. c- Mayor Stsackmann presented a plaque with the proclamation to the synagogues Presidents Frank Horwitz and Darlene Padnos. d. Trustee Gomberg read a fist of civic - minded congregants of the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation who serve or who have served the Village in various capacities. These include: • Rabbi Lawrence Chamey, who chaired the Human Relations Commission (now called the Community Relations Commission) e Larry Liebauer, who wrote a "policies and practices" handbook for Village employees • David Cohen, farmer Village Trustee • Marty Ashman, former Village Trustee and Village Attorney • Don Sneider, the longest�serving Trustee in Morton Grave's history —he served the Village in this capacity for 23 years • Lew Greenberg, former Village Trustee b Alan Goldberg, former Plan Commission'/ Zoning Board chairman • Jerry Brim, former chair of the Beautification Commission (now called the Appearance Commission) • Esther Dikulsky, former member of the Human Relations Commission • Harold Goldsmith, former member of the Air Pollution Committee (now called the Board of Environmental. Health) f Sandy Gail, presently serves on the Board of Environmental Health • Laurel Letwat, former Village Nurse • Stacey Sopkin, former member of the Village's Mobile Eye, presently works in the FinanceAlVater Department • Freya Maslov, former member of the Village's Mobile Eye) presently works as a clerk in the Police Department • Seymour Maslov, former member of the Village's; Mobile Eye, presently works as a community service officer for the Police Department • Harvey Schapps, former member of the Village's Mobile Eye Carol Christenholz, assisted in the development of the Village`s Planning & Zoning Code Booi< • Ronee Brenner, former Village Trustee and former member of the Plan Commission- she, too, assisted in the development of the Village's Planning & Zoning Code Book • Marilyn Sneider, former Village Clerk • Robyn Caplan, former Deputy Village Clerk, presentiy serves on the Community Relations Commission • Shel Marcus, current Village Trustee e. Mayor StaaGkmann also acknowledged Herb Root, for everything he`s done for the synagogue and the Village. f• Trustee Marcus welcomed Rabbi Kenneth Cohen and thanked him for being here this evening. He added that he was honored to introduce Rabbi Charney's widow, Lillian Charney- He noted that, at the time of Rabbi Charney`s death, the Village had added the name "Rabbi Chamey Place" to Lyons Street. Trustee Marcus presented Mrs. Charney with a replica of that street sign. He presented the original street signs to Mr. Horwitz and Mrs. Padnos, 9� Trustee Marcus noted that the new tenants of the former synag introduced Father Abraham Jacob, who was ogue are a church. He in attendance this evening, and welcomed him. s; V, to -# h, Mr. Horwitz then presented Mayor Staackmarin and the Board with a check for $25,000 for senior citizen educational programming. He said the congregation was very sad that the synagogue was closed, but was privileged and grateful to be able to present this check to the Village. i• Mayor Staackmann said that it's a great honor for the Village to get a donation like this, The Board appiauded the members of the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation and thanked them. j. Mayor Staackmann turned the check over to Family & Senior Services Director Jackie Walkerdg'Keefe, who also thanked the members of the congregation. 2. a• Commander Jan Lipinski said that, when the Legion learned of the financial issues surround- ing the Senior Center, they had decided to hold a fundraiser to help the seniors. ft's part of what the Legion Post does, to serve its seniors and its veterans. This will now be an annual event. The Legion held a Spaghetti Ginner in March, and raised $5,986.28. Eighty people, I ncluding several members of the Board, attended. The Legion's members vested to have the funds go to the Senior Center Lending Closet fund and health education fund. Commander Lipinski presented the check to Mayor Steackmann, and requested that any Lending Closet items be labeled "Courtesy of American Legion Post #134 ", She said it had been an honor to serve as the first female commander of the Legion Post, and thanked the Board for being a pleasure to work with. b• Mayor .Staackmann acknowledged the chairman of the Advisory Commission on Aging, Anne Marrazzo, who was also present this evening. NONE VIl. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1 • Mayor Staackmann asked for a motion to concur with the appointment of Peter Meehan to the Financial Advisory Commission for a three -year term. Trustee Comberg so moved, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote, 2• Mayor Staackmann said he was pleased to announce that the new chairman of the Economic Development Commission is David Lewis, with Janine Witko serving as vice-chairman. They were recommended by Trustee Ilaison Dan DiMarla and John Said. 3. Trustee Marcus presented, on behalf of Mayor Staackmann in his capacity as Liquor Control Commissioner of the Village, Ordinance 90 -°i3, Amending Title 4, Chapter 3, Sections S. 90, and 14 Entitled "Liquor Control" of the Municipal Cade of the Village of Gorton Grove, 91 a. Trustee Marcus explained that this Ordinance will require all managers and sellers, preparers and servers of liquor licenses v attend a Basset training program or such other alcohol sales and training program as approved in writing by the local Liquor Control Commissioner. Trustee Marcus moved to adopt Ordinance 10 -13, seconded by Trustee Thiif. b. Mayor Staackmann said that the Illinois Liqu is requiring all commun or Commission ities with liquor licenses to support the Basset training_ Trustee Grear noted that 35 communities in the surrounding area are currently running Basset training. Police Chief Mark Erickson said that this training is to help sellers and servers be able to identify alcohol abuse and trains them to be able to intervene in cases of "patron overuse". He thanked Paul Minx, who's in charge of this year's Morton Grove Days Entertainment Pavilion, for coordinating with the Police Department to ensure that all servers go through the Basset training. There are three training times for those who are volunteering at the Entertainment Pavilion: tune 29`" and June 3C1t° from 6pm to gppm, and July 1st, from 2pm to 6pm. Training will be h Chambers_ Currently the training is free, eld in Council Mayor Staackmann called for the vote on Ordinance 10 -13 Mafon passed: ayes, nays, Tr. DiMaria i r. Gomberg gym Tr. Marcus � Tr. ThIll Tr. gear aye Tr. Toth c. Chief Erickson noted that volunteers can also go through the Basset training online, b to www_bassetcertiflcatlfln . or , but it will cost $25 to take the course online. Trustee Grear asked Chief Erickson to make sure this information is available on the Village's website going Vill. CLERK9S REPORT Clerk Kalogerakos had no formal report, but thanked both the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation and American legion Post #134 for their generosity to the Village. IX STAFF REPORTS A• VillaAdministrator 1 Mr. Wade stated that Public Works Director Andy DeMonte Was going to give a presentation of a proposed residential storm water flooding prevention /assistance program. As back, ground, Mr. Wade said that staff has worked for quite some time on this Issue. For the last few years, the Village has had a number of retard rainfalls in terms of inters' fall. Several possible solutions have been looked at. The problem with an older community is intensity and total rain - that it's quite expensive to go back and "retrofit', it to include modern storm water manage, ment that is efficient, not cost- prchlbitive, and meets residents' needs. One possibility is to acquire land and make a retention take, which Would be extrerr,ely costly. Another Passibility ;s to look at the areas that typically flood and establish a special service area, But within that special service area, some homes would benefit and some would not. Public Works finds that basement flooding is not predictable, which makes the problem of a successful resolution even more challenging. The solution being proposed offers the Village the "best bang for the buck ". Mr. Wade then turned the presentation over to Andy DeMonte. i3 P e. f. N STAFF R PORT& (continued) a• Mr. DeMonte said that Public Works had been charged with trying to find a solution to the Persistent flooding problems in the Village. The solution sin that would be granted to residents to change from a gravity sewer system to an overhead 9 proposed is a no- interest loan sewer system or a different type of flood control solution. The loan would be for so% of the cost, up to a maximum of $2150o. b. Mr. DeMonte said the Village has three sewer back -ups, which are a health issutypes nd cafn cause rextreme property amge�nstrieet flooding, which is mostly an inconvenience; in severe cases, however, the water can back up and cause property damage. The third type of flooding is yard pondin9, which is an inconvenience and can also be an issue with mosquitoes, or in severe cases, it can back up into peoples' homes. c- The Village has several different kinds of sewers. Mr. DeMonte said there are combination sewers, which direct sewage and storm water to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) facility for treatment. The facility is located at Howard and McCormick and handies a huge amount of water. it can be overwhelmed by heavy rains, and it can only handle a certain amount of water before it slows down considerably. When it reaches its maximum capacity, the MWRD has to close the system and open the locks. That is not under the control of the Village. The Village also has storm sewers, where rain water is collected and directed to the north branch of the Chicago river. The problem with these sewers is that seeds and leaves can clog the grates, blocking the water from going through. Since: this type of sewer feeds right I the river, the height of the river also makes a difference. if the river is too high, the water can't back up into the sewer system. Also, intense rains - the system gets overvuheimed during heavy, The other type of sewer system is the sanitary sewer system, which is a separate system that takes sanitary water and directs it to the MWRp for treatment, it, too, gets overwheirned by heavy rainfall. As these sewer systems age, they develop leaks. One problem is what is called "inflow". inflow is when individual homeowners are putting clean storm wafter back into the storm sewer system by sump pump. Another problem is "inflltration ", infiltration is when the ground is so saturated, all the joints in the system leak and the water goes into the sanitary system. Homes with gravity sewers are prone to sewage backups Public Works felt the priority was the sanitary sewer backup They implementation of an "overhead sewer and flood control device assistance program" e began in 2011. It would be a no- interest loan covering 5{ % of construction c ss costs proposing the It would be for a baoltfiow prevention valve, lift station, or overhead sewer cyst to m.2Tho0 Program includes a provision for the loan to be paid back after 10 years or when the home is sold. Mr, Public Works a depicted a typical gravity sewer system and how it can back up. He said Feepa Works recommends an overhead sewer system, it would not prevent ground water or See�aAe, but it would definitely prevent village sewage frozwi coming in. The downside of the Overhead system is that everything in the basement (i.e,, laundry into a sewage ejector pump. If the pump fails or there's a pow e out ge everything have to go okay as long as the basement facilities aren't used. Mr, DeMonte also depicted hing station should and showed how that works. That system, too, is dependent nt electricity and pumps. 6 STAFF REPORTS *Mfinuad} l' Mr. DeMonte said the second priority was street flooding. Funds are not currently available for studies, design, or a "build" right now, so the street flooding issue will be looked at ln- house. Approximately eight or nine streets flood consistently in the Village. There might be some areas where it would be possible to put a detention area, and the Village is looking into that. It would likely have to be on Village property, because staff has ahead approached Part District and Commonwealth Edison about using some of their property for sorm water detention, to no avail. Yard prsndrr °agrrs the Oast priority and Mr. DeMonte felt there wasn't much outside of public education that could be done about that. He suggested that rain barrels, water gardens, bieswales, and even utility pumps would be helpful. .1. Mayor 8taackmann said he had talked to People at the MWRD. They told him they're planning tea open some r,7ck quarries on the far south side for use as water retention areas. The mayor said they told him that when it rains I" in Cook County, that's equivalent to I billion gallons Of grater. The Deep Tunnel holds just under 3 billion gallons. The rock quarries could add capacity flor° 13 billion gallons of water, which will help, but is no guarantee that there will never b� arty more flooding, Mr. DeMonte said that Deep Tunnel was a $3 billion dollar project that stiff i °ia rc'i strrppe t flooding. He felt that there's always going to be some kind of rai that n event t: c)vertakes what s been done. ' k Trustee 1-11ill aske-%d+ if the Village has good oversight on illegally connected downspouts. Mir. DeMonte said public Works personnel inspect approacimatety 300 horses a year. He noted that, in err. e cases, there's no choice but to allow water from sump pumps to go into the storm sewers. l' �ustoe Toth noted that the Resolution which would implement the loan program talks about an caa'esijrM° insp ©cta "csn that would be done on each property where the homeowner is requesting a lara►a. She asked Mr. DeMonte if a property has to have flooded in the past in order to be e~liggble fO;- the )can. He responded that he did not make that one of the criteria, because if the riOmeowner has a gravity sewer, the odds are that sooner or later, they will flood. Crear noted the importance of keeping the streets clean with the street sweeper. He said it mlas important for residents to note the street - sweeping schedule in their area and do their beet to keep their cars off the $treats when they're scheduled to be cleaned, it helps gbeep the sewer grates clear. He also said it's not against the law for residents to clean off the r ahs,eslchafe: a themselves. If everyone took it upon themselves to clear the surface of the grat�^s, it would be really helpful. T,r l itc l!larcus asked if the Village has investigated using any of the Forest presence area for water detention Mr. DeMonte said the Village has not, he had just received a report from C00?, County Forest preserve District stating they would not allow any additional flood waters 01' rese,ivcirs tr, gr into the river. Trustee Marcus compiirraented the staff on coming up with a u'ati�'e and fi cr scally responsible approach to provide a solution to this problem. o. Trustee i`hitl Coerementecl that the Forest Preserve is a flood plain. It is three✓ °quarters under PL water when it rains. The Forest Preserve is basically here for storm water management. Trustee Forest asked if more people with overhead sewer systems put a burden on those with gravity sewer systems, Mr. DeMonte said it definitely would; and he would highly recommend people with gravity sewer systems changing them to overhead sewer systems. 3 STAFF REPORTS (continued) G• Mayor Staackmann asked Mr. Wade how much money would be appropriated for this and how many people would be able to take advantage of it each year. r. Mr. Wade said the proposal is to appropriate $5'0,000 to fund the loan program, effective January 1, 2011. ! fe said that Mr. DeMonte estimated that a typical overhead sewer system would cost between $6,000 and $10,000. The maximum loan is $2,500, so 20 could take advantage of this each year. Mr to 25 homes . Wade said that, currently, Public Works is aware Of approximately 200 homes that experience chronic flooding problems. Mr, deMonte said when the program opens up, it will be on a "first come, first served" basis. 2- Trustee Thili asked how the Waukegan Road fi htin he didn't have an estimated completion date, but the projectthas s aorted, Mr. Wade said that 3' Mr. Wade announced the Village had received notification that Gaff Road, between Wauke. gan Road and Harms Road, would be closed from 7:00 p.m. June 18 to 4:00 a.m. June 21. a. Or Oration Counsel: Ms. Liston had no report- Trustee DiMaria had no report, but thanked the Village's firefighters who had volunteered their time on Saturday at NIPSTA. He said the program they put appreciated them taking their own time to be there. an was very educational, and he 8w Trustee ry Trustee Gomberg had no formal report, but thanked the ,Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation and American Legion Post #134 for their generous donations to the Village. C. Trustee Grear: 1. Trustee Grear had no formal report, but he, too, thanked Chief Friel and all the firefighters for the great learning experience. He said it gave him a new appreciation of tough their jobs can be. 2. Trustee Grear reminded the assemblage that the Chamber of Commerce's Goff Outing is this corning Wednesday. He heaped all would attend. 0 I Ku,a l „' �P_ ��T� �C(lC1tI�iU��} C. Trustee C7rear. (cant'd,) . Trustee Grear noted that Marton Grove Days raffle tickets are being sold throughout the '11111age. He encouraged everyone to purchase some, noting that they Will couple of Park District's "Tunes on Tuesdays" events, be said at the next D. Trustee Marcus; Trustee Marcus had no formal report, but echoed his colleagues' thanks to the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation and American Legion Post #134 for their generosity. He also thanked Chief Friel and-the firefighters for the NIPSTA event. I ie noted that Trustee Gomberg did a good job w the fire engine simulator his response time was 15 minutes! Trustee Marcus said his awn response time was about 3.5 minutes, but he hit a car on the way, It was a great learning experience, and NiPSTA does a great job. . Trust__ee rhi l 1. Trustee Thili presented Resolution I0,43, Authorizing the Implementation ROsidential Cost- Sharing Program for the Installation of Overhead Sewers or Flood Control Devices, 2. Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 10 -43, seconded by Trustee Toth. Passed: s ayes, 1 nay. Tr. f)iMaria may Tr. Gornberg e Tr. Marcos aye Tr. Thili Aye Tr. Grear lye `I'r. Toth M 4_ .1 Trustee Thill next presented Resolution lo..q.,q., Authorization to Execute Change order No. 2 to the Contract With Ciorba Group, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services. Trustee Thiel said moved to spproVe Resoiuti Passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. On 10-44, seconded by Trustee Marcus. Motion g r. oiMaria ,awe Tr. Gomborg aye Tr. Marcus awe Tr. Thili Tr. Grear Aye Tr, Toot AYT Presented PyMe Trustee Thilf Resolution 10453 CiOrba Group, Inc. for Construction interim Parking g • Construction. r Services s - Chestnut Street L Trustee Thill moved to approve s:+a�sed Resolution 90-45, seconded by Trustee Toth. Passed-, F) a ayes, Q nays. Motion Tr. oiMaria Tr. GoPnberg a e Tr. Marcus n Tr. Ti!t r '�" Tr. Grear Tr. Toth UM N XL X11. TRUSTEES' REpQRT (continued) E. Trust ---- e° .Thi?i= (continued) Trustee Grear noted that, by approving Resolution 10-45 this evening, there's a high probability that the parking lot could be paved and completed by or before October 1 St. 5. Trustee Thill commented that he was disappointed Memorial Day service at the American Legion. e also said that many of then acmes of hose this years Who had given their life in the service of this country were not listed on the Doughboy statue at the Library. He said he planned to work on getting that oversight corrected over this coming year, and he hoped to see more people .attend the Memorial Days services next year, J`. Trustee eel?' Trustee Toth had no formal report, but noted that the Park District was hosting a Tunes an Tuesday„ event at Harrer Park at 7.00) fferent local restaurant weekly P.M, Music and a di would be featured each week. She hoped to see everyone there. OTHER BUSINIESS Trustee Marcus congratulated the Chicago Slackhawks on winning the Stanley cup. WAS Trustee Gomberg presented the Warrant Register for June 14, 2014 in the amount of $779,t706.5?. He moved to accept the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Grear, Trustee Thill had several questions: a• He noted that there was a check to American Careen far almost2 200 for "plantings around the library and train station ". He wondered if those funds came out of the General fund. Mr_ Horne said the Commuter Parking Fund pays for landscaping around the train station. There's also a budget for Civic Center landscaping. Mr. DeMionte added that the Villa and gets reimbursed for landscaping and lawn mowing services from the Library, g bills b. Trustee Thill asked about a $732 check to Armor S ystems for "commission due from Mr. Horne said it is. adjudication." He asked if Armor Systems is a collection agency doing work for the Village. c Trustee Thill asked: about a check for $973 for AEK migration. Mr, Horne explained that AEI is a computer software program that was used by the Building Department years ago and is still in use. The database is being migrated to a new server to maintain the integrity of the data and to be able te, continue to use it. There being no further discussion on the Warrants, Mayor Staaekmann called for the vote, rUsotlon psssed. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiiViaria Tr. G®mberg a e Tr. Marcus PY2 Tr. Thill Tr. Grear pym Tr, Toth Me IF XiV, RESIDENTS' 00mM1;NT a- Anne Marraz.,o . ing Mrs. MarrazzO, a 54 -year resident of the Village, was curious about flood- and asked how homeowne had rs' flood control devices affect the Village. installed overhead sewers 20 years ago and has not had t problem s4nc he rioted that she e. b- Lauret t- e%wat, Mrs. L they are r efwaf, a 42wyear resident, asked whether when new homes are built, must have overhead iseweresi sterns control, Mr. DeMonte said that all hewer homes construct overhead sewer system, and noted that it's importahfi to have a backup baits constructed Mrs. L.etwat said that she herself has an ejector/ wondered if the loan program would cover aback -up bane on a system being installed using this loan program but it would not, on homeowners' sad it he battery, Mr, DeMonte said it would, overhead sewer systems. existing ADJOURNMENTliZXECUTiliE l=S tt�IV Trustee Marcus moved to adjourn the meeting 'Otian passed unanimously via . Trustee DiMaria secandec! the motion. voice vale. The meeting adjourned at d t p m. PASSED this 28th day of June, 2090, Trustee DiMaria Trustee GOMberg - ---° —� Trustee Grear Trustee Marcus Trustee Thiif - ---- -- Trustee Toth APPROVED by me this 28th day of June, 2090, Daniel J. Staacies E a nri, Village President °rd of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPRC)VED and PILEt7 in my ofFce this 95th day of June, 209o. T °nY E. Kafogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Marton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Mfnutas OR Yetase Cougar EE WHEREAS, during the week of September 20, communities across the Northwest Suburban United Way region will be joining together to give people a chance to get involved and make lasting change in their community; and WHEREAS, educating people in the Northwest Suburbs about the state of health and human services in our region can lead to more volunteerism and improve conditions for all; and WHEREAS, by supporting three key issues - education, income and health — each person in Morton Grove can help create opportunities for people to improve their lives so they can become independent; and WHEREAS, by giving our fellow citizens the chance to reach their potential, earn a living and build savings and to care for their health, not only will those individuals be helped but entire neighborhoods will be strengthened; and WHEREAS, residents and corporations in the Village of Morton Grove can join together to improve lives by giving, advocating or volunteering to provide food for people in need in the community of Morton Grove; and WHEREAS, to help achieve this goal, the Northwest Suburban United Way invites all residents of the Village of Morton Grove to participate in Live United Week, advancing the common good. NOW, THEREFORE, I Daniel J. Staackmann, Mayor of the Village of Morton Grove do hereby proclaim the week of September 20, 2010, as LIVE UNITED WEED in Morton Grove and call upon the people of this great Village to observe this week with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies that advance the common good. 'e l � ✓Y4" b. AAA ) �l. :. 1?1�i4�'(�fi( IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the Village of Morton Grove, Daniel J. Staackmann Village President Legislative Summary Ordinance 10 -15 GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8220 NATIONAL AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE ANTENNA DISHES ON VILLAGE WATER TOWERS Introduced: June 28, 2010 Synopsis: To grant an amendment to the special use permit for the property located at 8220 National Avenue which will allow the addition of antenna dishes to existing antenna brackets on the Village's water tower at this location. Purpose: The Unified Development Code requires an amendment to the special use permit when minor revisions of this nature are proposed to existing special uses. Background: In 2000, pursuant to Ordinance 00 -33, the Corporate Authorities approved a special use permit for antennas to be installed on the Village water tower at 8220 National Ave. The applicant, Clear Wireless (a division of the original applicant Nextel /CIS), now returns with this request for three antenna dishes to accommodate 4G cellular technology. There are no additions or changes to the footprints of the ground -based support equipment. Pursuant to the Unified Development Code, adopted pursuant to Ordinance 07 -07, such minor changes can be approved i without the need of going through a full formal Plan Commission process, so long as the amendment has been approved by the Village Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Building Commissioner, and Plan Commission Chairperson. All these officials have approved the proposed amendment. Approval of this ordinance will formally grant the amendment to the special use permit subject to certain conditions set for in the Department of Community and Economic Development report dated June 21, 2010. Programs, Departs Building and Inspectional Services, Public Works Department, Community and Economic ?or Groups Affected Development Department Fiscal Impact: A financial benefit to the Village in conjunction with leasing of space on a Village facility. Source of Funds: N/A Workload Lmpact: This special use amendment was processed by the Building Commissioner and the Community and Economic Development Director with assistance from the Public Works Department pursuant to the normal course of business. Admin Recommend: Approval as presented. Second Reading: Required Special Consider Conditions of approval as previously mentioned. or Requirements: Respectfully submitted:,' . Jose' 1 F. ade, Village Administrator 4, Prepared by: John D. Said, Community ono c Development Director Reviewed by: Teresa Hoffman Li on Counsel WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove, located in Cook County, Illinois, is a Home Rule unit of government and under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, and as such can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not limited to, the power to tax and incur debt; and WHEREAS, in 2000, pursuant to Ordinance 00 -33, a special use permit allowing for the installation and maintenance of antennas and related structure on the Village's water tower located at 8220 National Avenue was approved by the Village Board; and WHEREAS, the applicant, Clear Wireless, LLC, pursuant to Plan Commission Case PC 10. O1 has made a proper application to the Village of Morton Grove for a minor amendment to the special use permit previously granted to allow for the installation of three additional antenna dishes to accommodate new technology; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 07 -07 the Village adopted a Unified Development Code which set forth an abbreviated procedure for minor revisions to special use permits which allows for the granting of such minor amendments without a formal grant process upon the approval of the Village Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Building Commissioner and Plan Commission Chairperson; and WHEREAS, the Village Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Building Commissioner and Plan Commission Chairperson have approved the proposed amendment and have found such amendment with certain conditions set forth in a report dated .Tune 21, 2010, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" meets the standard for the abbreviated process described above; and WHEREAS, the property is zoned in the R -2 "Residential District" pursuant to the provisions of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code, the Corporate Authorities have determined the proposed amendment to the special use shall be approved subject to conditions and restrictions as set forth herein, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses into this Ordinance, as though fully set forth herein, thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth. SECTION 2: Clear Wireless, LLC is hereby granted an amendment to the special use permit previously granted pursuant to Ordinance 00 -33 to allow for the installation and maintenance of three antenna dishes, subject to the following conditions and restrictions: I . The applicant must complete a signed lease agreement with the Village which authorizes this project prior to submittal of a building permit application. 2. The installation be completed according to the site plans dated April 26, 2010. 3. The final engineering plans, if necessary, be signed and sealed by an Illinois licensed engineer and manufacturer specifications be submitted at the time of the building permit application. 4. The equipment be painted the same color as the water tower. 5. Any connections or modifications to the tank stem be reviewed and approved by Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB & I) and paid for by the applicant. 6. Any connections or modifications to the tank stem be performed by CB & I and paid for by the applicant. 7. All proposed wire and /or service connections between the water tower and the equipment in the structures at ground level be installed and buried below ground in such a manner as to avoid existing driveways or other existing at -grade improvements. 8. If any of these foregoing conditions and restrictions of this special use permit amendment are not fully performed and complied with, after thirty (30) days written notice to the owner, occupant or lessee of the property during which time said failure is not corrected and no request for a hearing having been received, then the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Morton Grove may forthwith terminate this special use permit, which shall then have no further force and effect. SECTION 3: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to amend all pertinent records of the Village of Morton Grove to show and designate the special use permit as amended hereunder. SECTION 4: The Applicant /Owner shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Village of Morton Grove Ordinances and Codes. SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law. PASSED this 28th day of June 20101 Trustee DiMaria Trustee Gomberg Trustee Grear Trustee Marcus Trustee Thill Trustee Toth APPROVED by me this 28th day of June 20101 Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 29th day of June 20101 Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois i �. Date: June 21, 2010 To: Mayor Staackmann and Board of Trustees C: Joseph D. Wade, Village Administrator From: John D. Said, AICP, Director Re: Minor Amendment — Special Use — Clear Wire — 8220 National (Village water tower) Village Staff respectfully requests Village Board approval of a minor amendment to an existing Special Use for Clear Wire (Clear Wireless LLC). Clear Wire proposes to install three (3) antenna dishes to existing antennae on the Village's water tower at 8220 National. The subject site is located at the southwest corner of National Ave. and Greenwood Street, and is zoned R -2 Single- Family residential. An existing wooden fence provides screening of existing cabinet structures at ground (grade) level. The proposal consists of new antenna dishes to be installed on the existing antenna brackets at approximately 74' above grade, as shown on the attached illustrations. The applicant has identified that these dishes will provide enhanced cellular technology (specifically 4G network) now offered for mobile phone applications. The existing antennae were approved for this location via Ordinance 00 -33 (approved by Village Board October 23, 2000) for Nextel /CIS. The current applicant (Clear Wire) has informed Village Staff that they are a part of the Nextel /CIS corporate group. In order to grant a minor amendment to an existing Special Use, the applicant must adhere to those requirements specified in Section 12 -16 -4 of the Unified Development Code. Among requirements of this section (specifically Section 12- 16- 4 -B -3), the applicant may obtain abbreviated approval for the minor amendment from the Building Commissioner, Plan Commission Chair, Village Administrator, and Corporation Counsel. Upon their concurrence, the matter then proceeds to the Village Board for final action. The Building Commissioner, Plan Commission Chair, Village Administrator, and Corporation Counsel have each noted that they find that the proposed modification in substantial compliance with the original ordinance, and does not change its intent. Each concurs with the request and has no objection to its approval. The following items support their findings and recommendations concerning this request: R i �. Date: June 21, 2010 To: Mayor Staackmann and Board of Trustees C: Joseph D. Wade, Village Administrator From: John D. Said, AICP, Director Re: Minor Amendment — Special Use — Clear Wire — 8220 National (Village water tower) Village Staff respectfully requests Village Board approval of a minor amendment to an existing Special Use for Clear Wire (Clear Wireless LLC). Clear Wire proposes to install three (3) antenna dishes to existing antennae on the Village's water tower at 8220 National. The subject site is located at the southwest corner of National Ave. and Greenwood Street, and is zoned R -2 Single- Family residential. An existing wooden fence provides screening of existing cabinet structures at ground (grade) level. The proposal consists of new antenna dishes to be installed on the existing antenna brackets at approximately 74' above grade, as shown on the attached illustrations. The applicant has identified that these dishes will provide enhanced cellular technology (specifically 4G network) now offered for mobile phone applications. The existing antennae were approved for this location via Ordinance 00 -33 (approved by Village Board October 23, 2000) for Nextel /CIS. The current applicant (Clear Wire) has informed Village Staff that they are a part of the Nextel /CIS corporate group. In order to grant a minor amendment to an existing Special Use, the applicant must adhere to those requirements specified in Section 12 -16 -4 of the Unified Development Code. Among requirements of this section (specifically Section 12- 16- 4 -B -3), the applicant may obtain abbreviated approval for the minor amendment from the Building Commissioner, Plan Commission Chair, Village Administrator, and Corporation Counsel. Upon their concurrence, the matter then proceeds to the Village Board for final action. The Building Commissioner, Plan Commission Chair, Village Administrator, and Corporation Counsel have each noted that they find that the proposed modification in substantial compliance with the original ordinance, and does not change its intent. Each concurs with the request and has no objection to its approval. The following items support their findings and recommendations concerning this request: ® The proposed antenna dishes are being placed on existing antenna brackets at the same level as existing antennae (at the 74' level of the water tower). ® The proposed dishes are of a size and scale that they will not cause visual blight on this site or in the vicinity of properties around this site. There have been no reports of difficulties associated with the existing antenna equipment on the water tower. i The proposed additional equipment to service the new dishes will be placed within the existing utility structures at ground level. ® The proposed dishes will provide enhanced service for area residents, businesses, and visitors. The following conditions of approval are recommended for this project: 1) That the applicant completes a signed lease agreement with the Village that authorizes this project prior to submittal of a building permit application. 2) That the installation be completed according to the Site Plans dated 4/26/10. 3) That final engineering plans, if necessary, be signed and sealed by an Illinois licensed engineer and manufacturer specifications be submitted at the time of building permit application. 4) That the equipment be painted the same color as the water tower. 5) That any connections or modifications to the tank stem be reviewed and approved by Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB & I) and paid for by the applicant. 6) That any connections or modifications to the tank stem be performed by CB & I and paid for the applicant. 7) That all proposed wire and /or service connections between the water tower and the equipment in the structures at ground level be installed and buried below ground in such a manner to avoid existing driveways or other existing at -grade improvements. 8) That if any of these foregoing conditions and restrictions of this Special Use permit amendment are not fully performed and complied with, after thirty (30) days written notice to the Owner, Occupant or Lessee of the property during which time said failure is not corrected and no request fora hearing having been received, then the corporate authorities of the Village may forthwith terminate this Special Use Permit, which shall then have no further force and effect Staff will be available at the Village Board meeting to respond to Village Board questions. The assistance and review of the Village Board regarding this matter is greatly appreciated. 12 -16 -4 B. Abbreviated Procedure: 1. Eligibility: Minor amendments to existing special use permits, planned unit developments and final plats before they are recorded. 2. Filing: Applicants shall submit in writing a list of all items which are being modified from the original ordinance. 3. Review: The building commissioner or his designee, the plan commission chairman, village administrator, and corporation counsel shall review each eligible application. if they unanimously find that the proposed modification is in substantial compliance with and does not change the intent of the original ordinance, a memorandum will be sent to the board of trustees describing the proposed modification, containing findings as to its impact and specific recommendations, if any. If they find that the modification is not in substantial compliance or changes the intent of the original ordinance, then the formal plan commission procedure, above, must be repeated. 4. Board Approval: The board of trustees shall review each request for an abbreviated amendment, if the amendment is granted, the board of trustees shall make a finding that the requested amendment is in substantial compliance with the originally enacted ordinance. Introduced: Synopsis: Purpose: Background: Programs, Departs or Groups Affected Fiscal Impact: Source of Funds: Workload Impact: Admin Recommend: First Reading: Special Consider or Requirements: Resolution 10 -46 June 28, 2010 To authorize the Village President to execute a contract with North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for the 2010 Cracksealing Program. The 2010 Cracksealing Program is an annual preventative maintenance program that can delay the onset of pavement deterioration if done at the appropriate time in the life of a pavement's surface and reduce the lifecycle cost of maintaining a street. The current program includes routing and sealing cracks up to' /4 -inch on Central Ave from Lake Ave to just north of Church St, and Shermer Rd from Dempster St to Golf Rd. The Village of Morton Grove, Village of Glenview, Village of Wilmette, and Village of Winnetka have formed a Cooperative Procurement Program, administered at no cost to the Village of Morton Grove by the Village of Glenview, to provide cracksealing services for a three -year term from 2010 -2012. It is reasonable to expect the larger quantities included in a cooperative purchase would reduce the cost of the work for each Village. Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 9, Article A, Paragraph 6E allows this Cooperative Procurement Program. This contract was bid through a public process in which the contract was advertised and sealed bids were received. Ten bid packages were purchased and three bids were received. North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. of Niles, Illinois was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. North Suburban Asphalt's qualifications and availability were verified. The proposal price for work to be completed in Morton Grove is $14,952.00. The budgeted amount is $20,000. It is difficult to estimate the amount of material needed to complete cracksealing work within the project limits, so Public Works staff recommends authorizing work up to the $20,000 amount included in the 2010 Budget. Public Works, Engineering Division The estimated contract value is $I4,952.00. Since this is a unit price contract, the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed. General Fund — No. 025017- 552290 & Capital Project Fund No.: 305060 - 553300. The Public Works Department, Engineering Division, as part of their normal work activities, performs the management and implementation of the program. Approval as presented. WJMIA None Respectfully submitted:, Jose Wide, Village Administrator (� Prepared by: r -°_"' ° Reviewed b �y: Chris Tomich, Village Engineer Teresa l , Corporation Counsel WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and WHEREAS, the 2010 Cracksealing Program is an annual preventative maintenance program that can delay the onset of pavement deterioration if done at the appropriate time in the life of a pavement's surface and reduce the lifecycle cost of maintaining a street; and WHEREAS, the 2010 Cracksealing Program includes routing and sealing cracks on the following streets: ; and Central Avenue Shermer Road Street Between Lake Avenue to Church Street Dempster Street to Golf Road WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove, the Village of Glenview, the Village of Wilmette, and the Village of Winnetka have formed a Cooperative Procurement Program, administered at no cost to the Village of Morton Grove by the Village of Glenview, to provide cracksealing services for a three -year term from 2010 -2012; and WHEREAS, Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 9, Article A, Paragraph 6E allows this Cooperative Procurement Program; WHEREAS, the Village of Glenview Public Works Department advertised a request for bids on May 27, 2010 for "RFB #210020 Crack Sealing Services for the Villages of Glenview, Morton Grove, Wilmette, and Winnetka ", which included the scope of work for the 2010 Cracksealing Program; and WHEREAS, ten general contractors purchased the bidding documents; and WHEREAS, three bids were received, publicly opened and read at the Village of Glenview's Finance Department at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, .Tune 15, 2010, with the bid results as follows: ; and Contractor North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance, Inc Behm Pavement Maintenance, Inc. SKC Construction $389,520.00 $516,300.00 $564,540.00 Total WHEREAS, the low bidder is North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. of Niles, Illinois; and WHEREAS, North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. has performed work for the Village of Morton Grove in a satisfactory manner; and WHEREAS, the qualifications and availability of the low bidder have been verified by the Village of Glenview's Purchasing Manager; and WHEREAS, the bid amount for the work to be completed on the 2010 Cracksealing Program is $14,952.00; and WHEREAS, funding for the above work in the aggregate amount of $20,000 is included in the Village of Morton Grove 2010 Budget for cracksealing services in Account Number 025017 - 552290 and Account Number 305060 - 553300; and WHEREAS, it is reasonable that the actual quantity required to seal the cracks in the asphalt pavement within the project limits may exceed the estimated quantity to complete the work by as much as forty percent (40 %). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth. SECTION 2: The Corporate Authorities accept the bid of North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $389,520.00 for the "RFB #210020 Crack Sealing Services for the Villages of Glenview, Morton Grove, Wilmette and Winnetka ". SECTION 3: The Village President of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby authorized to execute and the Village Clerk to attest a contract with North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., based upon their bid authorizing work to be completed in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00. SECTION 4: The Village Administrator, Director of Public Works and Village Engineer and their designees are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to oversee, implement this contract. SECTION 5: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval. PASSED THIS 28 "' DAY OF JUNE 2010 Trustee DiMaria Trustee Gomberg Trustee Grear Trustee Marcus Trustee Thill Trustee Toth APPROVED BY ME THIS 28" DAY OF JUNE 2010 Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois ATTESTED and FILED in my office This 29" DAY OF JUNE 2010 Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois ORDINANCE 10 -14 Introduced I June 14, 2010 Objective To amend Title 10, Chapter 10 of the Village Municipal Code entitled "Sign Regulations" to insure this Chapter is consistent with current constitutional law, procedures, and Illinois law. Purpose: To update the Village's Sign Code to be more user friendly, to streamline the process for the application and review of signs, and to incorporate specific criteria for the approval of signage. Background. The Village, as part of its regular review of its Municipal Code has reviewed Title 10, Chapter 10 entitled "Sign Regulations" and at the direction of the Village President and Board of Trustees, staff with the help of the Ad Hoc Sign Review Committee have reviewed this Chapter so it is consistent with current constitutional law, procedures, and Illinois law. The new Sign Code will significantly change the requirements and processes for sign approval within the Village. Most sign applications will now be approved by the Building Commissioner and his staff so long as the application conforms to statutory requirements. Applicants will also have the option of seeking design review from the Appearance Commission and the Appearance Commission will be allowed greater latitude to approve signs which display a level of creativity and might not otherwise be achieved by strict conformance to sign regulations. This document will take into consideration special circumstance unique to the property. Criteria for the determination of the size and amount of signage will be changed to conform with current business trends. Electronic messaging will now be allowed under certain conditions and temporary signs will no longer need a permit, however advanced written notice of the date of installation of that temporary exterior signage or display must be provided to the Village Administrator and the sign must then be registered with the Building Commissioner. Programs, Departs Legal, Building, and Administrative Departments or Groups Affected Fiscal Impact: Not applicable. Source of Funds: Not applicable. Workload Impact: Impact for the administration and enforcement of this ordinance will be handled by the Building Department. Administrator Approval as presented. Recommendation, Second Reading: Required — code amendment Special Considerations None or Requirements: Administrato �lpprovaf o 14 ..Wades Village Administrator Prepared by: Teresa Hoffrn n t Corporation Counsel WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (VILLAGE), located in Cook County, Illinois is a home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and WHEREAS, the Village has a policy of regularly reviewing and revising its Municipal Codes, as necessary, to insure the provisions of the Code remain compliant with contemporary statutes and relevant to the current operations and requirements within the Village; and WHEREAS, at the direction of the Village President and Village Board of Trustees, the Village staff, in conjunction with the Ad Hoc Sign Review Committee has reviewed the Village's sign regulations, and has proposed this chapter be rewritten so it is consistent with current constitutional law, procedures, and Illinois law; and WHEREAS, the proposed new Sign Code was written with the goal to be more "user friendly ", to streamline the process for the application and review of signs, and to incorporate specific criteria for the approval of signage within the Village of Morton Grove; and WHEREAS, the proposed new Sign Code has significantly changed the requirements and processes for sign approval within the Village of Morton Grove including the following: 1. Under the new Sign Code, most sign applications can be approved by the Building Commissioner and his staff so long as the application conforms to statutory requirements for signage. Those applicants still have the option of seeking design review from the Appearance Commission and the Appearance Commission is allowed greater latitude to approve signs that display a level of creativity which might not otherwise be achieved by strict conformance to sign regulations and to take into consideration special circumstances unique to the property. 2. Criteria for the determination of the size and amount of signage has been changed to conform with current business trends. 3. Electronic messaging is now allowed under certain conditions. 4. Temporary signs will no longer need a permit; however advanced written notice of the date of installation of temporary exterior signs or displays must be provided to the Village ; and Administrator and the owner of the sign shall be required to register said sign with the Building Commissioner. WHEREAS, in order to keep the Municipal Code current and to protect and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of persons within the Village of Morton Grove, it is reasonable and necessary, and appropriate to update the Municipal Code, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth. SECTION 2: Title 10, Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove entitled Sign Regulations is hereby amended to now read as follows: SECTION: 10 -10 -1: Purpose 10 -10 -2: Definitions 10 -10 -3: Permit Requirements & Administration 10 -10 -4: Exempt Signs 10 -10 -5: Prohibited Signs 10 -10 -6: General Regulations 10 -10 -7: Regulation by Type of Sign and Zoning District 10 -10 -8: Temporary Signs and Displays 10 -10 -9: Non - Conforming Signs 10- 10 -10: Violations 10 -10 -1: PURPOSE: The primary purpose of signage in the Village of Morton Grove is to help people find places without difficulty or confusion. This Chapter shall be interpreted and applied in a manner which protects constitutional rights, promotes signage that is aesthetically pleasing, of appropriate scale, and harmonious with the character of the surrounding properties and areas, but prohibits signs that are harmful to property values, hazardous to the public safety, or disruptive to motorists. Administrator and the owner of the sign shall be required to register said sign with the Building Commissioner. and WHEREAS, in order to keep the Municipal Code current and to protect and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of persons within the Village of Morton Grove, it is reasonable and necessary, and appropriate to update the Municipal Code, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth. SECTION 2: Title 10, Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove entitled Sign Regulations is hereby amended to now read as follows: SECTION: 10 -10 -1: Purpose 10 -10 -2: Definitions 10 -10 -3: Permit Requirements & Administration 10 -10 -4: Exempt Signs 10 -10 -5: Prohibited Signs 10 -10 -6: General Regulations 10 -10 -7: Regulation by Type of Sign and Zoning District 10 -10 -8: Temporary Signs and Displays 10 -10 -9: Non - Conforming Signs 10- 10 -10: Violations 10 -10 -1: PURPOSE: The primary purpose of signage in the Village of Morton Grove is to help people find places without difficulty or confusion. This Chapter shall be interpreted and applied in a manner which protects constitutional rights, promotes signage that is aesthetically pleasing, of appropriate scale, and harmonious with the character of the surrounding properties and areas, but prohibits signs that are harmful to property values, hazardous to the public safety, or disruptive to motorists. 10 -10 -2: DEFINITIONS: The following terms shall have the meanings shown below. Where terms are not specifically defined, they shall have the meaning defined in the Unified Development Code or if none, the ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies. ABANDONED SIGN. Any permanent or temporary sign which is located on property which becomes vacant or any sign which pertains to a business or activity which has ended at the premise where the sign is located. ACTION SIGN. A sign which has any visible mechanical movement of any description, or uses lights or other means to present an appearance that moves, revolves, spins, animates, rotates, flares, scrolls, changes, flashes, osculates or otherwise visibly alters in appearance or message. AWNING /CANOPY. A retractable or fixed structure made of material that will not fade, peel, crack or bleed, the frame of which is attached to and projecting from building, and that shelters the area directly below it. BANNER SIGN. A lightweight temporary sign that contains a message which is attached or imprinted on a flexible surface that deforms under light pressure. BOX SIGN. A sign with text and /or logos printed on plastic or acrylic sheet that is mounted inside a cabinet or box that houses the lighting equipment. Also includes cabinet signs. CHANNEL LETTER SIGN. Any sign that consists of individually shaped letters, logos, or combinations thereof that is directly attached to the exterior wall of the building. COMMERCIAL SIGN. Any sign that identifies a business or relates to the promotion of any product or service. CONSTRUCTION SIGN. A temporary sign identifying a business directly affiliated with a construction project that is actively underway on the property where the sign is located. DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A permanent sign located on private property directing or guiding vehicular traffic onto the property and /or toward parking or other identified locations on the property. ELECTRONIC MESSAGING SIGN. Any sign with a fixed or changing display/ message composed of a series of lights or similar method that may be changed through electronic means. FRONTAGE. An elevation (side) of a building facing a public street, primary parking area for the building or tenant space or contains a public entrance to the building or tenant space. GROUND LEVEL. The established finished grade of the ground directly below the sign. Established grade shall not be higher than eighteen inches (18 ") above the curb line for purposes of this Chapter. GROUND MONUMENT SIGN. A sign detached from any building and mounted on the ground or base. GOVERNMENTAL SIGN. A sign erected by a government entity and pertaining to a governmental function or regulation, or otherwise required to be posted by a government entity. ILLUMINATED SIGN. Any sign for which an internal or external artificial source of light is used in order to make the sign readable. MURAL. A picture on an exterior surface of a structure. A mural is not a sign unless it contains a text or a logo or otherwise promotes a particular product or service. NEON SIGN OR DEVICE. Any neon tube, fiber optic, incandescent or other similar electrical device. NON - COMMERCIAL SIGN. Any sign that is not related to the advertisement of any product or service or the identification of any business. Examples include: campaign signs, election signs, etc. PRIMARY FRONTAGE. The elevation (side) of a building containing the primary entrance(s) to the building or to the tenant space. POLE SIGN. Any sign which is permanently affixed in or upon the ground, supported by one or more structural members, the total width of which is /are less than one third the width of the sign face, with air space between the ground and the sign face. PORTABLE SIGN. Any movable sign, such as a sandwich board, not permanently attached to the ground or a building and easily removable using ordinary hand tools. PROJECTING SIGN. A sign which projects from and is supported by a wall or parapet of a building with the display surface of the sign in a plane perpendicular to or approximately perpendicular to the wall. PYLON SIGN. Any sign which is permanently affixed in the ground supported by one or more structural members the total width of which is /are at least one third as wide as the sign face, with air space between the ground and the sign face. RACEWAY SIGN. A wall sign consisting of individual letters, logos, or combination thereof and mounted upon an enclosed channel or raceway that is attached to a building. REAL ESTATE SIGN. Any temporary sign pertaining to the sale, exchange, lease, rental, or availability of land, buildings, condominium and similar units, or apartments. Such signs may include building name and address, price and amenities, identity of seller or broker, and similar information. ROOF SIGN. Any sign erected upon a roof, parapet, or roof - mounted equipment structure and extending above a roof, parapet, or roof - mounted equipment structure of a building or structure. SECONDARY FRONTAGE. Any frontage which is not a primary frontage, but not an elevation (side) of a building which faces an alley. SIGN. Any name, figure, character, outline, display, announcement, message or any other device of similar nature, including all backgrounds, frames, parts, supports and structures, designed to attract attention by its visibility beyond the boundaries of the property on which it is located, but not a mural or any flag, badge or insignia of any government or government agency. SIGN FACE. An exterior display surface of a sign including non - structural trim exclusive of the supporting structure. SPECIAL EVENT SIGN. A temporary non - commercial sign advertising or pertaining to any civic or community event of general public interest. STREET FRONTAGE. The horizontal distance as measured parallel to the public street from lot line to lot line. Where the property is located on a corner, both sides shall be considered in the calculation of street frontage. TENANT SPACE. A building or contained unit in a building occupied by a business or organization. TRAFFIC HAZARD. A sign which obstructs free and clear vision at any street, intersection, drive aisle, or driveway or constitutes a distraction due to its size, location, content, color, or type of illumination. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR. The appointed or acting Village Administrator of the Village of Morton Grove, or his /her designee. WALL SIGN. Any sign attached to the wall of a building or structure in a plane parallel or approximately parallel to the plane of said wall, including permanent window signs. WINDOW SIGNS. A sign placed inside a building which may be viewed from outside the building, excluding merchandise displays. ! 11111 11111111 11111 i .. A. Sign Permit Required: A sign permit shall be required for the installation and display of all signs except those deemed exempt in Section 10 -10 -4, and whenever a non- exempt sign is altered, enlarged, or relocated. No permit shall be required for the repainting, cleaning, maintenance or repair of a sign, or for changing copy on a sign approved for the use of changeable copy. Any rights and privileges acquired pursuant to a permit are mere licenses and subject to revocation at any time. B. Application Requirements. Applications for sign permits must be submitted on the Village's sign permit application form and shall be signed by the owner of the sign and the owner of the property where the sign shall be located. If the sign shall project over the public right -of -way, the owner of the property and the owner of the sign shall show proof of insurance as required by this Chapter and shall agree to indemnify and hold the Village harmless from any loss, damage, cause of action, or claim resulting from the improper construction, installation or maintenance of the sign. C. Processing of Permit Application: l . The application must be complete and all required fees must be paid before it will be processed. If an incomplete application is submitted, the Village Administrator shall notify the applicant as to the information, records, or payment which are /is missing. 2. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete application for a sign permit, the Village Administrator will: a. Approve the sign permit application and issue the permit. b. Approve the sign permit application with conditions, and issue the permit only upon satisfaction of such conditions. C. Determine that the standards set forth in Section 10- 10 -3 -D have not been satisfactorily met, and refer this matter to the Appearance Commission for Design Review as set forth in Section 10- 10 -3 -E, and advise the applicant as to which standards in Section 10- 10 -3 -D have not been met, and what, if anything can be done so that the application can be approved without proceeding to Design Review. D. Standards for Permit Approval. The Village Administrator shall approve an application if all of the following standards have been met or can be met with conditions as may be included in a conditional approval: l . The sign as proposed in the application meets the applicable requirements of this Chapter; 2. The sign as proposed does not violate any other applicable code provisions and /or standards of the Village of Morton Grove, State of Illinois, or Federal government; and 3. The sign will not: a, cause substantial injury to the value of other properties in the vicinity, or b, be detrimental to the public safety or welfare in the neighborhood where it is located, or C, unreasonably impair the visibility to adjacent property or public right of way, or do be inconsistent with any approved plan for the building or the district or area where it is located, or e. be inconsistent with other signs on the property, or with the architectural character of the building, or f, alter the essential character of the neighborhood, or g1 violate the purpose, spirit, or intent of this Code. E. Design Review: In addition to a referral by the Village Administrator pursuant to Section 10- 10 -3 -C, an applicant may, at any time seek Design Review before the Appearance Commission. The Appearance Commission, as part of a Design Review, may approve a sign that does not meet the technical requirements of this Chapter when: 1. In the opinion of the Appearance Commission the proposed sign displays a level of creativity which might not be achieved if strict adherence to the technical requirements of this Chapter were imposed; or 2. There are special circumstances unique to the property that would create practical difficulties if the technical requirement of this Chapter were imposed. By way of example, but not by way of limitation, such circumstances include the size, shape, topography, location or surroundings affecting the property; however, 3. Under no circumstances may a sign be approved if the proposed sign violates the standards set forth in Section 10 -10 -3- D- 2 or 10- 10- 3 -D -3. 4. The Appearance Commission may approve and amend a sign plan for a building or development with multiple tenants. Upon such approval, the Village Administrator shall approve all signs for such building or developments which conform to said plan without further design review by the Appearance Commission, F. Application for Design Review: In addition to the requirements of Section 10- 10 -3 -13, an application for Design Review shall also contain a brief summary of the relief sought, the basis for such relief, and the name of the person(s) authorized to represent the applicant. The application must be complete and all required fees must be paid before it will be processed. If an incomplete application is submitted, the Village Administrator shall notify the applicant as to the information, records, or payment which are /is missing. G. Processing of Design Review Application: The Design Review shall be held by the Appearance Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting occurring at least fourteen (14) days after the submission of a complete application, or referral to the Appearance Commission from the Village Administrator. The applicant or his authorized representative shall appear and present the case to the Appearance Commission. After hearing and considering the application, the Appearance Commission shall either: 1. Approve the application, in which case the permit shall be issued by the Village Administrator; 2. Approve the application with conditions, including modifications to the proposed sign in keeping with the spirit and intent of this Chapter, in which case the permit shall only be issued by the Village Administrator upon satisfaction of any such conditions, and acceptance by the applicant of such modifications; or 3. Deny the application, in which case the Appearance Commission will provide the applicant with the basis for such denial, and what, if anything can be done so that the application can be approved. H. Expiration of Permit: A sign permit shall be deemed to have expired and shall be null and void if the work authorized under the permit has not been completed within six (6) months after the date of issuance. I. Appeals: The applicant may appeal the decision of the Appearance Commission to the Village Administrator. Such appeal shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Appearance Commission's decision and shall include all information which the applicant deems relevant to the appeal. The applicant may also request a meeting with the Village Administrator which shall be set within fourteen (14) days of said request. Within 14 days after receipt of the appeal or upon conclusion of a requested meeting with the Village Administrator, the Village Administrator shall render a decision in writing which shall be deemed final. 10 -10 -4: EXEMPT SIGNS: The following types of signs may be displayed without being issued a sign permit, but must comply with all other applicable code requirements and permits, including adherence to the standards set forth in Section 10 -10 -3- D and the general requirements of Section 10 -10 -6. A. Government signs, memorial plaques, and signs of historical interest. B. Names of buildings, dates of erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets and the like, when carved into stone, concrete or similar material or a plaque made of bronze or aluminum, and made an integral part of the structure, not to exceed a total area of three (3) square feet. C. Traffic control signs located on private property when approved and installed in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, so long as the location of such signs has been approved by the Chief of Police. D. Directional signs located on private property provided the height of the signs is limited to three (3') feet, and the surface area of the sign is limited to six (6) square feet per side and no more than twenty -five percent (25 %) of the sign is utilized for the identification of the business or organization, or its logo. E. Individual professional or occupational nameplates and address signs permanently affixed to a structure, each limited to two (2) square feet. F. Non - illuminated small signs provided the height of the sign is limited to five feet (5') and the surface area of the sign is limited to 1.5 square feet per side. No more than two (2) exempt small signs shall be allowed per lot. G. Non - illuminated temporary non - commercial signs provided the height of the sign is limited to five feet (5') and the surface area of the sign is limited to twelve (12) square feet per side. If the content of such sign pertains to an event or activity, the sign shall be removed within forty- eight (48) hours after the conclusion of the event or activity. By way of example, signs relating to an election must be removed within forty -eight (48) hours after election day. H. Non - illuminated temporary commercial signs such as contractor's signs, real estate signs, or garage sale signs limited to five feet (5') in height and surface area of six (6) square feet per side. Only two (2) such signs shall be allowed per lot and all such signs shall be removed within forty - eight (48) hours after the conclusion of the event or activity promoted. By way of an example, a garage sale sign must be removed within forty -eight (48) hours after the end of the garage sale, a real estate sign shall be removed within forty -eight (48) hours after the sale of the real estate has been closed, and a contractor's signs shall be removed within forty -eight (48) hours after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the property or the completion of the construction activity being promoted. I. Up to three (3) flags on a single flag pole per zoning lot, so long as the flagpole does not exceed twenty -five feet (25') in height. J. Bulletin boards and display cases for the posting of non- commercial announcements and notices not to exceed six feet (6') in height and no larger than twelve (12) square feet in area. K. Temporary window signs, banner signs, exterior signs and displays subject to the requirements of Section 10 -10 -81 L. Special event signs authorized by the Village Administrator. 10 -10 -5: PROHIBITED SIGNS: The following types of signs and attention - getting devices identified in this Section are prohibited unless specifically authorized elsewhere in the Chapter: A. Action Signs or signs which incorporate physical movement, except for electronic message signs in conformance with Section 10 -10 -71 B. Off - Premises, Billboard or Outdoor Advertising including any sign which does not identify or directly relate to a business or establishment located on the premises, except for special event signs authorized by the Village Administrator, C. Pole signs, other than existing non - conforming signs. D. Roof signs, except for temporary displays approved by the Village Administrator. E. Signs that are painted directly on any part of a building or fence. F. Signs which contain words, statements or pictures of obscene, indecent or immoral characters and /or are injurious to the surrounding area property values. G. Trailer- mounted signs and any sign on a motor vehicle which is not used for daily operations or during the regular course of business, or is not licensed, insured, or operational. H. Projecting Signs larger than eight (8) square feet unless approved through the Appearance Commission's design review process. I. Signs which by color, location, or design resemble or conflict with traffic controls. J. Signs posted on trees, or utility poles. K. Any sign which is a traffic hazard or a hazard to safety or health including signs which are of inadequate design, construction, repair or maintenance. L. Any sign not expressly permitted by this Chapter unless approved through the Appearance Commission's design review process. 10 -10 -6: GENERAL REGULATIONS: A. Building, Electrical and Property Maintenance Codes Applicable: All signs shall be subject to the requirements of the applicable provisions of the Village's building, electrical and property maintenance codes in addition to the regulations of this Chapter and shall be capable of withstanding a wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per square foot of net surface area. B. Design. All permanent signs shall be designed or sealed by a structural engineer, registered architect or sign manufacturer. C. Maintenance. The property owner and the owner of a sign shall be jointly and severally liable for the maintenance of the sign in good working order and repair, including replacing all burned out lighting elements, maintaining the sign in a neat, safe and attractive condition and. in a condition appropriate to the intended use, replacing or repairing any part or portion of a damaged sign or a sign faded or altered by ordinary wear, tear or damage. Any holes in building walls must be patched and painted to match the wall prior to any new or replacement signs being installed. D. Insurance. The owner of any sign that extends over or on maintain liability insurance policy or an indemnity bond, the Village Administrator, covering all damage or injury signs, in such amount deemed satisfactory to the Village hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) for propert, ($1,000,000.00) for personal injuries. Village owned property shall with a corporate surety satisfactory to that might be caused by each of said Administrator, but not less than two ! damage and one million dollars E. Abandoned Signs. Within 30 days after a sign becomes abandoned, it shall be removed unless allowed to remain by the Village Administrator. The face of a box sign shall be removed and replaced with an unlit blank panel. Alternative methods to remove or replace an abandoned sign may be approved by the Village Administrator. F. Location: 1. All signs above any entrance shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet (8') above grade, 2. No sign shall extend into, on or over an adjacent property without the written consent of the adjacent property owner. No sign shall be permitted to extend into the Village's right - of -way unless it is approved by the Village Administrator. Such approval may be conditioned upon proof of insurance, indemnification, and other reasonable conditions. 3. No sign in the R- 1, R -2, R -3 district shall be closer than eight feet (8') from any side or rear lot line or four feet (4') from the public right-of-way. 4. No sign shall obstruct the visual sight line of pedestrians or vehicular traffic. G. Language. Any sign that contains non - English language, other than commonly recognized words or brand names, shall also include the same message in the same size translated into English. H. Measurement of a Sign. 1. The area of channel letter signs shall be computed by taking the area enclosed within the smallest geometric figure needed to completely encompass each letter, word, insignia, emblem or symbol of the sign. 2. For other types of signs, the area shall be computed by taking the total area of the facing or the total area within the outer edge of any border of the sign, not including the base or support structure. 3. For multi -faced signs, the area shall include only the portion of the sign that is visible from a single vantage point. 4. The height of the sign shall be measured from ground level to the highest part of the sign. L Letters and Symbols on signs shall be legible from the public right-of-way. 10 -10 -7: REGULATI ®NS BY TYPE OF SIGN AND ZONING DISTRICT: A. Total Signage. Each tenant space may have multiple types of signs as long as the total sign area does not exceed the allowances established for wall signs. This provision does not apply to ground monument or pylon signs. B. Illuminated Signs are subject to the following regulations: 1. The light intensity or brightness from any illuminated sign shall not disrupt the reasonable peaceful enjoyment of surrounding properties. Illuminated signs visible to adjacent residential properties shall be turned off and not operated between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. 2. No illuminated sign shall exceed one hundred (100) foot - candles of power per running foot of the width of the sign. Candle power is total lumens divided by 12.57. 3. The density of the sign face or canopy /awning material shall obscure the lighting source. 4. No exposed reflective type bulbs and no strobe light or incandescent lamp shall be used on the exterior surface of any sign so as to expose the face of the bulb, light or lamp to any public street or adjacent property or on or under canopy /awnings. 5. Wiring or conduit shall not be exposed to view. C. Electronic Messaging Signs, 1. Electronic messaging signs are allowed on up to fifty percent (50 %) of the face of a wall sign, ground monument, and pylon signs on lots less than two acres and up to seventy -five percent (75 %) of such signs on lots in excess of two acres. 2. Electronic messaging signs shall only display commercial content solely related to the business or businesses located on the premises, the local time and temperature and non- commercial content. 3. The sign shall display static images only. The sign shall not display video and shall not move, blink, animate, flash or operate in any other manner which constitutes or implies motion. The content and messages displayed on the sign are permitted to change no more than every thirty (30) seconds in residential districts, and no more than every ten (10) seconds in commercial districts. Transitions between content and messages shall be instantaneous. 4. Electronic messaging signs shall be equipped with light sensing devices or timers that automatically dim the intensity of the light emitted from the sign during low -light periods from dusk to dawn. The illumination level of the sign, as measured at the sign surface, shall not exceed five hundred (500) nits of intensity between dusk and dawn and five thousand (5,000) nits during daylight hours. 5. The sign shall be situated to prevent direct glare onto adjacent residential properties. D. Directional Signs. One (1) directional sign shall be allowed at each entrance and exit on properties with frontage of at least one hundred fifty feet (150') and where needed to avoid confusion as approved by the Village Administrator. All directional and instructional signs shall be no larger than is necessary to accomplish their intended purpose. A company name, logo or service mark may cover up to twenty -five (25 %) percent of the face of the sign. E. Projecting Signs. Unless otherwise approved by the Appearance Commission, projecting signs shall project no more than fifty -two inches (52 ") from the building, be at least eight feet (8') but not more than twelve feet (12') above the sidewalk, have a maximum area of eight (8) square feet, and be at least twelve and one -half feet (12.5') from the end of the tenant space and twenty -five feet (25') from another projecting sign. F. Wall Signs. l . This section applies to all wall signs including box signs, raceway signs, channel -cut signs, interior LED and neon -style signs and signs on canopies and awnings over windows. Signage on canopies and awnings shall be limited to that part of the awning or canopy which is parallel to the building. 2. Wall signs shall not project more than twelve inches (12 ") from the building. No wall sign or its supporting structure, shall project beyond the top of the wall to which it is attached. No sign shall cover or interfere with architectural details, windows, or mechanical equipment. 3. Up to one and one half (1.5) square feet of wall signage per each linear feet of frontage or one hundred twenty (120) square feet of signage (which ever is less) shall be allowed on the primary frontage of each tenant space of a non - residential building. The maximum area of wall signage on a primary frontage may be increased by twenty -five percent (25 %) if the building is set back by more than two hundred feet (200') from the public right -of -way. 4. Up to one and one half (1.5) square feet of additional wall signage per each linear feet of frontage or thirty -two (32) square feet of signage (which ever is less) shall be allowed on the secondary frontage of each tenant space of a non - residential building, provided said signage is at least five feet (5') from any sign on an adjacent frontage. 5. Up to fifteen (15) square feet of signage shall be allowed on the frontage facing an alley of each tenant space of a non - residential building. 6. LED or neon -style interior signs not exceeding ten (10 %) percent of the window area shall be allowed in each tenant space in the Cl and C2 districts. 7. The maximum length of any wall signs shall be limited to seventy -five percent (75 %) of the frontage of the tenant space where it is situated. G. Ground Monument Signs and Pylon Signs 1. Residential Districts. One ground monument sign shall be allowed for each one hundred fifty feet (150') of street frontage up to a total of two (2) signs for a non- residential property or a residential property with at least twenty (20) or more residential units in the RI, R2, R3, or CR districts. Each sign shall be no more than eight feet (8') high with a maximum sign face area of thirty -six (36) square feet. 2. Commercial Districts. One ground monument or pylon sign shall be allowed for each one hundred fifty feet (150') of street frontage up to a total of three (3) signs per non- residential property or a residential property with at least twenty (20) or more residential units in the C 1 or C2 districts. The combined height of all signs shall not exceed ten feet (10') for each sign allowed with a maximum height of twenty -five feet (25') for any one sign. The combined sign face area shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet per each sign allowed, except the maximum combined sign face area for properties in excess of five (5) acres shall be one hundred and fifty (150) square feet. 3. Industrial Districts. One ground monument sign shall be allowed for each one hundred fifty feet (150') of street frontage up to a total of two (2) signs per non- residential property properties in the Ml or M2 districts. The combined height of all signs shall not exceed ten feet (10') for each sign allowed with a maximum height of fifteen feet (15') for any one sign. The combined sign face area shall not exceed fifty (5 0) square feet per each sign allowed. 4. The structural base of a ground monument sign shall be constructed and finished with materials that are compatible with the appearance of the building, and shall be at least seventy -five percent (75 %) of the width of the sign's face. 5. All ground monument and pylon signs shall be located in a landscaped bed that extends at least two (2) feet from the base on all sides. The landscape bed of a pylon sign shall be planted with shrubs at least three feet (3') in height at planting and may also include perennials, turf or other live groundcover. 6. No ground monument or pylon sign may be located closer than eight feet (8') from any side or rear lot line or within seventy -five feet (75') of any other ground monument or pylon sign, or a distance less than one half (1 /2) its height or four feet (4) from the public right -of -way whichever is greater. A. No permit is required for temporary window signs and temporary exterior signs and displays listed in paragraphs 13- E of this Section. However, advance written notice of the date of installation of all temporary exterior signs and displays must be provided to the Village Administrator. B. Temporary window signs may cover up to one -third (1/3) of the total glass area of the transparent windows of the building or tenant space, excluding doors. No such sign shall exceed fifty percent (50 %) of the area of an individual window. All Signs displayed in windows shall be professionally made and displayed uniformly in the window. Discolored, torn, or damaged signs shall be removed immediately. All temporary window signs shall be removed within 60 days of installation unless an extension of up to 60 additional days is granted by the Village Administrator, C. One temporary sign and two temporary banners shall be allowed for each non- residential property. The total area of the temporary signs and banners shall not exceed one -third (1/3) of the total wall signage allowed per frontage. No temporary sign or banner may be displayed for more than sixty (60) days unless an extension of up to sixty (60) additional days is granted by the Village Administrator. No tenant space may display temporary signs or banners for more than one hundred and eighty (1 80) days in any calendar year. Temporary signs and banners shall be professionally made. Unsecured, discolored, torn, or damaged signs and banners shall be removed immediately. D. Temporary exterior promotional displays such as inflatable items, promotional flags, and similar outdoor decorations may be displayed for a period not to exceed twenty (20) consecutive days. No property may display temporary exterior promotional displays for more than forty (40) days in any calendar year. E. One (1) portable sign such as a sandwich board sign not exceeding four feet (4') in height and six (6) square feet per sign face shall be allowed for each frontage of a tenant space in the C1, C2 and CR districts. Such signs shall only be displayed during the hours that the tenant space is open for business. Such signs shall be free of dents and other damage, shall . be maintained in like new appearance, shall be weighted or anchored to not tip over, and shall not impede pedestrian circulation or traffic flow. F. The Village Administrator may issue a permit for temporary free standing exterior signs up to 32 square feet. 10 -10 -9: NON - CONFORMING EXISTING SIGNS: A well - maintained and safe sign which was existing and in full compliance with all applicable ordinances and regulations immediately prior to the effective date of this Chapter or any subsequent amendments, but does not comply with current provisions of this Chapter is a non - conforming sign. Such sign shall be allowed to remain in place so long as it is maintained in good condition, is not altered, modified or reconstructed, and is not considered an abandoned sign by this Code; otherwise unless approved by the Appearance Commission as part of its design review process, the sign shall immediately be brought into full compliance with this Chapter or shall be removed. Normal cleaning, refurbishing and painting which does not change the original appearance of the sign shall not be considered an alteration, modification or reconstruction. 10- 10 -10: VIOLATIONS: A. In addition to all penalties provided in Title 1 Chapter 4 of this Code, the Village Administrator may revoke a sign permit and /or order the repair or removal of any sign which continues to be in violation of this Chapter for at least 30 days after notice of such violation by citation or otherwise has been given to the owner of the sign or the owner of the property where the sign is located. In the event the sign is not repaired or removed within 30 days after notice to do so is given, the Village Administrator may take any and all steps necessary to remove or repair the sign. The notice requirements of this Section shall not apply if the Village Administrator finds that the immediate repair or removal of the sign is necessary to prevent imminent harm to any person or property. B. The owner of the sign and the owner of the premises where the sign is located shall be jointly and severally liable for all costs incurred by the Village pertaining to the repair or removal of the sign pursuant to Subsection A above. Any costs which remain unpaid for more than thirty (30) days after said removal or repair is performed and notice of said cost was mailed to such owner at his /her last known address shall constitute a lien upon the real estate of such owner, and the Village Attorney may record a notice of lien against the owners' properties, may foreclose this lien, and /or take any other action against such owner(s) to recover all money due to the Village including the costs of filing the lien, foreclosing said Tien, filing suit and all litigation costs, together with all office expenses and attorneys fees incurred in connection with the collection of the amount due hereunder. SECTION 3: This Ordinance is an exercise of the home rule authority of the Village of Morton Grove and is intended to and, to the fullest extent allowed by the constitution of the State of Illinois, shall be construed as to supersede any contrary or conflicting state, county, or local rule or regulation. SECTION 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Chapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. SECTION 5: In the event this ordinance or any part thereof is in conflict with any statute, ordinance, or resolution or part there, the amendment in this ordinance shall be controlling and shall supersede all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions but only to the extent of such conflict. Except as to code amendments set forth above in this ordinance, all chapters and sections of the Morton Grove Village Code as amended shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6: In all other respects not inconsistent with this ordinance, all Village codes are hereby reaffirmed. SECTION 7: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED THIS 28TH day of June 2010. Trustee DiMaria Trustee Gomberg Trustee Grear Trustee Marcus Trustee Thill Trustee Toth APPROVED BY ME THIS 28th day of June 2010. Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois ATTESTED and FILED in my office This 291h day of June 20101 Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois