Local Government At Work

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
8:00 A.M. – The Education Committee of the McHenry County Housing Commission is meeting in the conference rooms of the McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock. Discussion is slated to be held regarding a Countywide Education Forum. Subjects under new business include review of a Housing Commission Survey, Commission Talking Points and an Information Series.
8:15 A.M.—McHenry County Transportation Committee will meet in the McHenry County Transportation Department facilities, 16111 Nelson Road, Woodstock. The committee is expected to make recommendations for the approval of appropriating funds for road work for the James R. Rakow Road project; construction of Dunham Road Bridge project; necessary approval and funding for the Illinois Route 31 and Virginia Road/Klasen Road project; approving acquisition of right-of-way for the Dunham Road bridge project; and a resolution vacating a portion of Rakow Road; and approving a wetland credit agreement for the Dunham Road Bridge project.
7:00 P.M.—McHenry County Animal Control Advisory Committee will meet in the McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center, 100 N. Virginia Street, Crystal Lake. Dr. Lisa Lembke, the new Manager of McHenry County Animal Control, will be welcomed. Also to be considered is a cat adoption promotion.
7:30 P.M—Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission meets in the Crystal Lake City Council Chambers, 100 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake. The following four petitions are to be considered:
Mobil Oil Co., 250 N. Route 31 is the first project on the agenda. This is the former location of the Tareydale Restaurant which was annexed into the City in 1990 and razed in 1991. Mobil received a Special Use Permit for a gas station, car wash, and convenience store. That approval lapsed and in 1996 the City approved a Special Use Permit for a gas station, car wash and convenience store/sandwich shop at this location.
According to the City's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) when any special use has been discontinued for a period of six consecutive months or whenever there is evidence of a clear intent on the part of the owner to abandon a special use, it cannot be re-established without notice and public hearing. That hearing is scheduled for this evening.
McHenry County Mental Health final Planned Unit Development is also being considered by the Crystal Lake Planning-Zoning Commission. This is an addition to the currently used building at 620 Dakota Street.
Chase Bank proposes to construct a new branch bank with a drive-thru window at 1135 South Route 31, also known as the Lutter Center. The facility would be located in front of the Wal Mart Super Center along Route 31, but entrance to the bank would not be directly off of Route 31.
KnowPlace Pets, a pet boarding facility hopes to locate at 825 Munshaw Lane and is seeking a use variation to allow pet care services in this Lakeview Business Center area.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
8:30 AM—McHenry County Board Planning and Development Committee meets in the conference room of the McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock. A presentation is scheduled regarding the McHenry County Special Environmental Education Program. At a prior program information was provided regarding the lack of ongoing funding for the program. Further information was requested by the Committee.
Also included on the agenda for this committee is a discussion on Administrative Adjudication system for prosecuting certain ordinance violations.
10:00 AM—Crystal Lake Park District Planning Committee is meeting in the Park District Offices, One East Crystal Lake Avenue to consider some plans for the future.
4:00 – 5:00 PM—McHenry County Housing Commission Legislative Committee will meet in the McHenry County Administration Building Conference Rooms, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock. In addition to reviewing a HUD Analysis of Impediments letter, a Fair Housing Ordnance discussion is planned.
7:30 PM---The Crystal Lake Park Board meets in the Park District offices. In addition to setting a date for the Annual Lake Meeting, the Board will consider a number of other matters such as the Ashton Pointe Property Discussion, bids for Racket Club Tennis Court renovations.