Minutes - 09/19/2013 - Commercial Revitalization Task ForceMEETING NOTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 MEETING OF THE
OAK BROOK COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK OFFICIAL AS WRITTEN ON MAY 5,
2014
L CALL TO ORDER:
The special meeting of the Oak Brook Commercial Revitalization Committee of the
Village of Oak Brook was held in the Upper Level Conference Room of the Butler
Government Center and called to order by Chairman Jeff Kennedy at 9:33 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Secretary Linda Gormella called the roll with the following persons:
PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kennedy, Secretary Linda Gonnella, Joe Endress and Dennis
Hiffman.
ABSENT: Champ Davis, Chuck Fleming, Raj Lal, Tracy Mulqueen, Harry Peters, Robert
Sanford, Jeff Shay and Marcia Tropinski.
IN ATTENDANCE: Valentina Tomov, Trustees John Baar and Michael Manzo; David
Niemeyer, Village Manager and Michael Hullihan, Public Works Director.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of May 3, 2012 Meeting (No Quorum for Approval)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
5. NEW BUSINESS - None
6. PENDING PROJECTS
A. Status Report on IDOT Review of York/Harger Intersection Plans
Village Manager Niemeyer explained that IDOT felt that the round -about was not the
best configuration for this intersection. He indicated the Village is proceeding with a
pure left hand turn on Harger Road which may take until spring for the Village is
notified if approved. The cost of a round -about would cost around a $1,000,000 more
than what is being proposed. Chairman Kennedy noted that with the new Hub Group
headquarters there would be increased business traffic, and IDOT asked the Village to
indicate the increase of traffic volume with new commercial entities. The information
had to be resubmitted to IDOT and it is hopeful that a round -about be considered.
Public Works Director Hullihan indicated that a signalized intersection would cost
around $4,000,000 while the round -about would cost over $5,000,000. It could be 3
to a 5 year wait for approval, if a federal grant was sought for the roundabout.
Chairman Kennedy indicated that retaining walls would need to be installed with a
signalized intersection and that funding would be available from the Village for
installation. If a round -about is considered, the Village would not have the funding
for additional retaining walls due to the $5,000,000 cost of that type of configuration,
and a federal grant would be necessary.
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B. Update on Proposed Signage Ordinance Changes — Including "Next Steps"
Manager Niemeyer asked that this be discussed later in the meeting as he was waiting
for a report.
C. Update on Rebidding Plans for 22nd and York Gateway Sign
Chairman Kennedy noted that the Village did bid out the construction on the golf
course Gateway signage on York and 22 "d Street and no bids were received. It will be
re -bid in February or March of next year.
D. Status Report on Oak Brook Promenade Signage Sign
The second Gateway sign would be located on ComEd property and approval is
needed from ComEd on their easement. Dennis Hiffman has received a proposed
lease. Trustee Baar asked that the details of signs and materials are very important and
that the level of conformity throughout the Village is considered. Chairman Kennedy
explained that the proposed Gateway signage designs were recommended by
Hitchcock Design, and chosen by the Streetscape Committee in 2006, based on input
from the residents, homeowner presidents and Trustees. Hitchcock specified
materials, letters, etc. at that time.
E. Update on South York Road (Historical Society & Forest Preserve) Gateway Sign
The third gateway sign is at York Road on Du Page Forest Preserve property and
Historical Society President Kathy Maher is working with Forest Commissioner Joe
Cantore for this historical district gateway sign. Public Works Director Hullihan
explained that other products were used as the planters on 22 "d Sheet were dyed
concrete and next to the Historical Society building and the Village has received good
reviews on this.
Member Hiffman asked that identification be given to his sign that it is the Village of
Oak Brook and that he is willing to pay for the signage.
Member Endress asked if there is any other funding from the state. Director Hullihan
explained that Phase One on 22nd Street improvements is with the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program. Phase Two is for 2015 from Salt Creek to I-
294 and York Road from Dover north to Clearwater is approved. The project is
$2,500,000 and the Village has received a $850,000 federal grant for it. The biggest
expense is the lighting, as this is the new lighting standard for the Village.
Chairman Kennedy stated that the Hotel Tax Fund has approximately $2,000,000 to
assist in Streetscape improvements. Route 83 needs improvements and an
intergovernmental agreement with Oakbrook Terrace would be needed. Manager
Neimeyer remarked that they have been talking with Oakbrook Terrace regarding
crosswalks on Route 83 into the Center and GGP has agreed that they could do this
near the vicinity of the Seasons 52 Restaurant.
Chairman Kennedy explained that this subject is not on the agenda but he wished to
comment on way finding signage. Manager Niemeyer indicated that the Village is
trying to produce a branding identification of Oak Brook. A consultant has been hired
for residential marketing and to work with the consultant for a specific brand that will
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match the signage elsewhere in the Village. Signage would include areas such as the
Village Hall, the Library, Graue Mill, possibly the hotel district, etc. but not
identifying major businesses. It was recommended to coordinate with the Residential
Enhancement Committee in this project. Chairman Kennedy suggested that some of
the signs could be incorporated into one sign such as the Oakbrook Terrace Tower,
Drury Lane, Doubletree and Oak Brook Club.
Dennis Hiffman inquired that the sidewalk could be finished from the Promenade and
the Inland Properties to the east but that IDOT and DuPage County owned the
properties and the difficulty is the crosswalk would have to go behind a car on Meyers
Road at that intersection at Butterfield Road. If 22nd Street /Butterfield Road have
synchronized signalization, then this intersection would need to be addressed by
IDOT. Director Hullihan suggested that the Village push for this as a priority.
Trustee Manzo inquired about the Park District use of temporary signage. Manager
Niemeyer indicated that the Park District has used temporary signage for advertisers
of their events. Three phases are before the Plan Commission of amendments to the
signage ordinance. The present ordinance isn't clear what is allowed for a
government association. Other areas to be addressed are wall signage on existing
buildings that have architectural challenges and regulating temporary signage on
private property. Another consideration is regulation of future monument signage
along the toll road. Marcia Topinski, Chairman of the Plan Commission, wishes to
work with this Committee for our review what they recommend in the signage
ordinance.
7. OTHER
A. Date /Time of Future Meeting
The next meeting may occur next winter or spring.
B. Future Projects
None were recommended at this time.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:47 a.m.
P
Rick Ginex
Village Manager
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