Project Background
The Village’s Plan Commission held a public hearing on September 22, 2021 to consider a proposal by Shelter Inc., for a shelter care home at 207-209 E Valley Lane. After the public hearing portion was closed, the Plan Commission deliberated and the motion (vote) to approve the project resulted in a 4-4 tie. As a result, no recommendation was made.
Pursuant to Village Code, the Plan Commission has 30 days to forward a recommendation to the Village Board, and therefore the Plan Commission had the opportunity to consider this project at their October 20, 2021 public meeting.
A public meeting was held by the Plan Commission on October 20, 2021, where no new evidence or testimony on this application was considered by the Plan Commission and public comments were only allowed after the Plan Commission finalized their vote. Emails submitted by the public were read at the October 20, 2021 hearing after a vote on the project had taken place.
Requested Action
1. Special Use Permit to allow a “Sheltered Care” home on the subject property.
Variations Required
1. Variation to Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code, Section 6.12-1(3), to waive the requirement for a traffic and parking study from a qualified professional engineer.
2. Variation to Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code, Section 10.4, to reduce the required off-street parking spaces from 10 spaces to 2 spaces.
Recommendation
A public meeting was held by the Plan Commission on October 20, 2021 where Commissioner Drost moved and Commissioner Ennes seconded:
A motion to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees approval of PC #21-015, a Special Use permit to allow a "Sheltered Care" home on the subject property, and the following variations:
1. Variation to Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code, Section 6.12-1(3), to waive the requirement for a traffic and parking study from a qualified professional engineer.
2. Variation to Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code, Section 10.4, to reduce the required off-street parking spaces from 10 spaces to two spaces.
This recommendation is subject to the following conditions:
1. Capacity of the two units shall be a maximum of one individual per bedroom (maximum of six residents on the subject property with one in each bedroom) plus staff/counselors.
2. No less than one staff per six residents shall be present at the facility at all times, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so adequate supervision can be provided between the two units.
3. All staff must be trained in CPI and think/trauma training (or substantially similar training) to be able to de-escalate conflict and provide appropriate care for residents.
4. The Petitioner shall establish and follow screening procedures which will allow them to identify and accept the most appropriate candidates for the program.
5. Operation of the facility shall occur in substantial compliance to the "Transitional Living Program Handbook," which shall be updated for review by staff prior to appearing at the Village Board.
6. The Petitioner shall work with the Police Department to establish appropriate on-site security, as applicable, and shall establish regular reporting of statistics and resident contact information if warranted.
7. Residents living on the subject property shall not be allowed to park cars on the subject property.
8. The Petitioner shall comply with all federal, state, and Village codes, regulations, and policies.
Roll Call Vote: Commissioners Drost, Ennes, Jensen, Warskow and Chair Dawson voted in favor. Commissioners Cherwin, Green, Lorenzini, and Sigalos voted against. Motion carried.