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Committee Members: Frank Menn Ryan Vickers Brenda Wagner Harry Zimmerman Bill Poletti

A G E N D A

C O M M U N I T Y C O M M I T T E E December 1, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.

Fairview Heights City Hall 10025 Bunkum Road

Recreation Room at City Hall (Door entrance is on the south end of the City Hall Bldg.

Parking behind the Police Department) 10025 Bunkum Road

Fairview Heights, IL 62208 or

via Webex or conference call Phone Number: 1-650-215-5226 Access Code:

Public Participation Approval of Minutes – October 21, 2020

Parks & Recreation Alderman Brenda Wagner, Chairman

1. Director’s Report

Development

Alderman Bill Poletti, Chairman

1. Director’s Report

Planning Alderman Harry Zimmerman, Chairman

1. Director’s Report 2. PC-08-20 - Special Use Permit (SUP) with Site Development Plan to

allow the operation of a crematory at 27 Marxer Lane.

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COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, October 21, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.

Recreation Room at City Hall 10025 Bunkum Road

Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Also, Audio & Video Teleconference

Public Participation – None. Approval of September 16, 2020 minutes Motion and second to approve said minutes were made by Committee Members Brenda Wagner/Frank Menn. Roll call to approve the Community Committee minutes was unanimous. Motion carried. Parks & Recreation Committee Alderman Brenda Wagner, Chairman Parks and Recreation Director’s Report Director Beaston presented the Director’s written report to Committee for review. Questions and comments were discussed. Update on Log Cabin at Pleasant Ridge Park Director Beaston informed Committee that the bid proposal to repair the Log Cabin at Pleasant Ridge Park showed that to repair everything except the foundation was $264,000, and additionally stated that the foundation appears to have issues as well. Director Beaston requested Committee recommendations on how to move forward in the future to secure the repairs. Update/Concerns regarding Leash Law at Pleasant Ridge Park Director Beaston briefed Committee on concerns and complaints received regarding the Leash Law at Pleasant Ridge Park. Mary Eddie, Pleasant Ridge Road resident, addressed the Committee regarding complaints regarding dogs running off leash at the park and owners not cleaning up after their pet(s).

Committee Members in attendance –Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers (7:03 pm), Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman, Bill Poletti, Mayor Mark Kupsky, Ex-officio Committee Members absent – Other Aldermen and Elected Official in attendance – Pat Baeske, Josh Frawley, Pat Peck, Anthony LeFlore, City Clerk Karen Kaufhold Others in attendance - Parks and Recreation Director Angela Beaston, Economic Development Director Paul Ellis, Land Use and Development Director Andrea Riganti, City Attorney Andrew Hoerner, Tom Faulkner, Fource Group Recorder – Cheryl Kleb

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Committee made several recommendations: to possibly create a designated area for dogs to run off leash; placement of a fence to create a large dog area; placement of signage throughout the park reminding patrons of the rules; and/or possibly requiring patrons to leash their pets at the park temporarily until that time the City find’s a best solution. Questions and comments were discussed. Development Committee Alderman Bill Poletti, Chairman Update from the Fource Group on All in Branding Campaign Director Ellis introduced Tom Faulkner with the Fource Group who gave a brief update to Committee on the on the “All In” Branding Campaign which recently won three marketing awards. Economic Development Director’s Report Director Ellis presented the Director’s written report to Committee for review. Questions and comments were discussed. Monthly Indicators Review – Development Dashboard Director Paul Ellis informed the Development Dashboard was a bit late due to renovation and informed that he would distribute to City Council next week. Planning Committee Alderman Harry Zimmerman, Chairman Land Use & Development Director’s Report Director Riganti presented the Director’s written report to Committee for review and announced that there will be a free Citizen Planner’s Workshop through the St. Louis Metro Section of the American Planning Association that will be held virtually Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. via Zoom. There were no questions. PC-06-20 – Special Use Permit to allow the operation of an adult cannabis dispensary at 114 Commerce Lane 3. Director Riganti gave two handouts to Committee regarding PC-06-02, one letter from MPJ Holdings and a PowerPoint presentation from Planning Commission by the applicant. There were no questions. Director Riganti presented to Committee PC-06-20 – Special Use Permit to allow the operation of an adult cannabis dispensary at 114 Commerce Lane. This petition was considered by Planning Commission on October 13, 2020. It is being forwarded to City Council with no recommendation from Planning Commission because the required six (6) votes to constitute an action were not obtained. She then provided an overview of the request and the Special Use Permit criteria by which the application is to be evaluated. An overview of the Findings of Fact and the conditions proposed for the Special Use Permit was provided. Ms. Kathleen Olivastro represented the applicant and responded to questions from the Committee. Ms. Karen Lorenzini, MPJ Holdings, LLC, spoke in opposition of the project as outlined in the letter submitted to the City. .

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Motion and second to recommend to City Council approval of case PC-06-20 – Special Use Permit to allow the operation of an adult cannabis dispensary at 114 Commerce Lane, in accordance with the proposed Resolution and Findings of Fact were made by Aldermen Frank Menn/Harry Zimmerman. Roll call to forward PC-06-02 to City Council for approval showed 4 yeas, no nays and 1 abstain. Motion carried. PC-07-20 – Amendment to a Site Development Plan for Huck’s Convenience Store at 1029 Lincoln Hwy. Director Riganti presented to Committee for approval PC-07-20 – Amendment to a Site Development Plan for Huck’s Convenience Store at 1029 Lincoln Hwy. This application was considered at the October 13, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission recommended approval. The commission’s recommendation to install a no left turn sign onto Old Collinsville Road was discussed. It was suggested that City Council discuss the removal of this condition at their meeting. Applicant was present via phone and available for questions. Motion and second to recommend to City Council approval of case PC-07-20 – Amendment to a Site Development Plan for Huck’s Convenience Store at 1029 Lincoln Hwy, were made by Aldermen Brenda Wagner/Ryan Vickers. Roll call to forward PC-07-02 to City Council for approval showed 5 yeas and no nays. Motion carried. Roll Call Committee Members in attendance - Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman, Bill Poletti, Mayor Mark Kupsky, Ex-officio Motion and second to adjourn were made by Bill Poletti/Ryan Vickers. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Submitted By: _________________________________ Recorder

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Elected Officials

Angela Beaston, Director of Parks and Recreation

November 16, 2020

Parks & Recreation Committee Agenda Overview

Director's Report: The following is a synopsis of the Parks and Recreation Department:

Recreation Department: The Recreation Department continues to operate with very limited resources due to the impact

of Covid-19. The Department is currently organizing programs for the January/February magazine. Organizing events has

become very difficult in the current climate due to allowing limited numbers at events based on the current capacity

regulations. As mentioned previously, the Parks and Recreation Department has published an electronic monthly

newsletter in lieu of the quarterly issues that typically are mailed to the residents of Fairview Heights. By publishing an

electronic monthly magazine, it allows the department to adjust to the on-going challenges of Covid-19. The newsletters

will be available on the REC website at www.recfh.com.

Parks Department: At this time all playgrounds continue to remain closed. The normal winterizing/shut downs have been

completed at each park. Reservations for 2021 will start on January 1, 2021, for all pavilions and indoor facilities as allowed

for current Covid-19 guidelines at that time. With the Christmas season quickly approaching, staff is currently installing

Christmas decorations on street poles and City facilities in hopes to have everything complete by Thanksgiving.

THE REC Complex: The department is operating under limited hours until the demand is met to extend the hours for

usage. Membership usage continues to increase each week as people feel more comfortable coming into the facility and

attending activities. Our daily attendance continues to vary from day to day averaging around 220-280 people per day.

At this time, we are still allowing members to freeze their accounts without a penalty until December due to the fear of

Covid.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Elected Officials

FROM: Paul A. Ellis, Director of Economic Development

DATE: November 13, 2020

SUBJECT: Economic Dev. Dept. - Director's Report

Addressing Economic Distress

1. The Director has helped several local businesses apply for their share of the 245 million dollars in Business Interruption Grants currently available for businesses hard hit, especially through long term closing, with impacts of the pandemic.

2. The Director continues to orchestrate communications between agencies, local businesses, property owners, and other City departments so as to support recovery and long-term success for as many enterprises as possible.

Business Creation

1. Art Sculpt International of Fairview Heights took first place in the seventh annual Metro East Startup Challenge (MESC) sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Art Sculpt International, a mosaic tile art company in Fairview Heights owned by engineer David Kniepkamp and artist Catherine Magel, received $10,000 for winning the competition.

2. The Director continues working with ArtSculpt International, the Land Use & Development Dept. and community partners to explore creation of an arts district on the west side of town.

3. The Metro East Business Incubator (MESI) is about to launch its virtual platform via Startup Space and assemble clients with a formal kick-off planned for January of 2021. •

4. The Director is working with several entrepreneurs to assemble a support team of local investors to help facilitate leasing for startups emerging through the Metro East Business Incubator (MEBI). •

Business Recruitment

1. The Director continues to work with property owners and real estate brokers to find and/or facilitate retail tenants as spaces become available; recent projects included:

a. 15 Ludwig Dr. - restaurant space vacated by TBD Social; b. 81 Ludwig Dr. - big box vacated by Gordman's; c. 6101 N. Illinois St. - box vacated by Pier 1 Imports

2. For the longer term, the Director has been working with property owners to increase the amount of retail space available by means of division of parcels consolidation of smaller lots and/or new construction, including:

Economic Dev. Dept. - Director's Report (continued)

a. 4101 N. Illinois St. - subdivision of an existing parcel to support new retail uses;

b. 6100 N. Illinois St. - construction of a new retail box in the parking lot adjacent to Kohl's;

c. East side of N. Illinois St. - consolidation of smaller parcels to support construction of a new strip center

3. The Director is also working on even longer term projects with significant potential retail sales impact, including:

a. Project Vagabond, a large acreage sales facility hoping to consolidate parcels on the north side of 1-64;

b. Project Pantry, a big box retailer exploring new development in the 72 acres across from The Fountains.

Business Retention

1. A mentoring program is being set up between retail businesses at St. Clair Square and smaller retailers in other locations across Fairview Heights.

2. The Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved two new retail and hospitality training programs and the Director will now be working with local retailers, the Mid America Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB), and the CALC Institute of Technology to establish a retail and hospitality training center in Fairview Heights.

3. The Director continues to promote local buying through the "All In" campaign app, social media outreach and website. •

Paul A. Ellis Director of Economic Development

Attachments:

a. Art Sculpt International is 2020 SIUE SBDC Metro East Startup Challenge Winner [SIUE News]

Also for Review:

Development Dashboard - November 2020

News

Art Sculpt International is 2020 SIUE SBDC Metro East Start­

up Challenge Winner

October 30, 2020, 11:20 AM

Art Sculpt International, of Fairview Heights, is the winner of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's seventh annual Metro East Startup Challenge (MESC). The 2020 business plan competition attracted more than 25 entrepreneurs to compete for award prizes totaling $20,000.

Art Sculpt International, who received $10,000 for first place, is a mosaic tile art company in Fairview Heights and is owned by engineer David Kniepkamp and artist Catherine Magel.

Representing Pushing Limits Inc., of Mulberry Grove, received $6,000 as the second-place winner. Stephanie Blankenship is the owner of the heavy-duty diesel repair shop, serving transportation companies across the U.S.

Sharp Coffee, of O'Fallon, earned $4,000 for third place. Brandon Belvin and his business partner John Ross showcased their product, RoomTap, an innovative business conference room reservation system.

New to 2020's competition, and thanks to the generosity of Regions Bank, is the category of a fourth-place prize winner. Jodie Ferguson, founder of Clara B's Kitchen Table, took the $1,000 prize. She plans to grow her Belleville food truck business.

"We are impressed by the large number of superior quality concepts brought forth by the participants," said Jo Ann DiMaggio May, director of the IL SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE. "It made the evaluation process and the awarding of prize money extremely difficult for reviewers and judges."

The winners will also receive in-kind support from Carol Sparks, of Sparks Law in Troy, and accounting services from Kerber Eck & Braeckel LLP, of Edwardsville, to help form their businesses and manage start-up expenses. Other in-kind services include website design assistance from Tech Fusion, of Troy, cybersecurity/IT services from Global Enterprise Services, and co-working space for a set period of time at The Lodge in Edwardsville.

The top four teams will present their winning business concepts virtually before the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois (LCSWIL) board of directors meeting on Friday, Dec. 4. LCSWIL includes more than 200 leaders in business, industry, education, government and labor in southwestern Illinois.

May and SBDC Business Specialist Marti Wieland, along with SBDC's graduate assistants, are enthused about the overall participation in the Challenge and the applicants' business ideas and presentations.

"Our goal is to continue to increase the awareness and reach of the Start-up Challenge's vast opportunities," May said. "The Challenge is becoming a recognized fixture in the region's entrepreneurial community, and the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE looks forward to its continued growth and success."

The IL SBDC for the Metro East organizes and manages the competition with the support of the SIUE School of Business, as well as from other business and economic development partners throughout its nine-county service area.

Finalists in the 2020 MESC also included:

• Air Eye, of Edwardsville • Amygdala Co., of Belleville • Denali Building Supply, of Edwardsville

The Challenge is made possible through tremendous regional support. Sponsors include: the SIUE School of Business, the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, Anders CPA & Advisors, America's Central Port, Edwardsville Bank, Madison County Economic Development, the City of Edwardsville, National Development Council, Town and Country Bank (Edwardsville and Fairview Heights locations), City of Highland, Carrollton Bank, St. Clair County Economic Development, Growth Corp, the City of Alton, Regions Bank, Riverbend Growth Association, FCB Banks, Monroe

County Economic Development Corporation, Commerce Bank, Barber Murphy Group, and University Park at SIUE.

The Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE and East St. Louis assists start-up ventures like these, as well as existing businesses headquartered in the nine-county region of southwestern Illinois, including Calhoun, Jersey, Madison, Bond, Clinton, St. Clair, Washington, Monroe and Randolph counties. It is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and SIUE, as a service to Illinois small businesses.

By aiding entrepreneurs and companies in defining their path to success, the SBDC network positively impacts the Metro East by strengthening the business community, creating and retaining new jobs and encouraging new investment. The SBDC enhances the region's economic interests by providing one-stop assistance to individuals by means of advising, training, research and advocacy for new ventures and existing small businesses. When appropriate, the SBDC strives to affiliate its ties to the region to support the goals and objectives of both the SIUE School of Business and the University at large.

To learn more about the SBDC, contact the IL SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE at 618-650-2929.

Photo: (L-R) Jodie Ferguson and Benjamin Henning, of Clara B's Kitchen Table; Brandon Belvin, of Sharp Coffee; David Kniepkamp and Catherine Magel, of Art Sculpt International; and Stephanie Blankenship of Pushing Limits.

Attract and Retain High Quality Employees

Employees have a key impact on a customer's perception of your organization. This is especially true in the retail and hospitality industry. Ensure your staff is equipped to provide the best impression. CALC Institute of Technology's Retail and Hospitality programs prepare individuals to perform operations associated with a variety of retail sales, hospitality and office settings .

./ Opportunities in Retail and Hospitality are growing .

./ Qualified Employees in the Retail and Hospitality Industry are in High Demand .

./ Businesses need qualified professionals as they phase back in to normal operations.

Retail and Hospitality - Technology

Objective: The Retail & Hospitality- Technology program prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Students learn skills to function in today's business environment with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheet applications, Windows operating system and presentation graphics. Program helps individuals prepare for various administrative occupations in retail, hospitality and other related occupations.

Retail and Hospitality - Communications I Customer Service

Objective: The Retail & Hospitality - Communications/Customer Service program helps individuals to possess skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers. Instruction includes consumer psychology, image projection, interpersonal communications, sales organization and operations, customer relations, professional standards, and applicable technical skills. Students will learn skills to function in today's business environment with emphasis on communication, customer service and career skills.

Cultivate staff loyalty by providing opportunity for employee advancement through industry training.

Contact us for additional information:

Institute ofTec/1110/ogy

Fairview Heights: 618-416-5366 I Alton: 618-474-0616

Retail and Hospitality students attend full-time (18 hours per week) for 4 weeks per program. Students must be a High School graduate or possess a GED (or equivalent). Students in programs must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

~ FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS Mark Kupsky, Mayor

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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

To: City Council From: Andrea Riganti, Land Use and Development Director Subject: Director’s Report Date: November 18, 2020 Major Department Activities. Planning and Zoning The Planning Commission met on November 13 to consider the following: :

1. PC 06-20 Special Use Permit with Site Development Plan to allow the operation of a Crematory at 27 Marxer Lane. Plan Commission recommended approval with conditions as outlined in the findings of fact. It is being forwarded to Community Committee for the December 1 meeting.  

There was no Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in November.

Staff is working with the Department of Public Works to address stormwater concerns in the Fountains.

Staff met with the developer and residents and established a solution. A Plan Commissioner orientation packet is being prepared to provide an overview of planning

processes, commission authority, and more.

Staff continues to provide planning and zoning assistance to realtors, residents, businesses and potential developers. This technical assistance includes preparing zoning verification letters, developing maps, analyzing the zoning code for concept feedback, reviewing permits for development code conformance, ensuring development adheres to Special Use Permit/entitlement approvals, providing guidance on Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment applications and processes, and investigating zoning code violations.

Staff is working on annual TIF reports with the auditor.

Staff is developing revisions to the development code to address sections that are problematic from a

day to day administration perspective.

Staff continues to work with the Department of Economic Development on various projects, including business assistance programs, Business Alliance Commission and TIF.

Staff is processing additional outdoor dining permits. Additional exceptions are being made, such as

allowing a food truck to open if in front of the food truck’s brick and mortar location. Only food trucks associated with the business may locate on the same lot, and in lieu of having out door dining.

DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

Code Enforcement

Staff continues to perform hot spot, complaint driven and sweep property maintenance inspections. Staff continues to respond to animal control calls.

St. Clair has temporarily canceled court due to new COVID-19 restrictions. Therefore, all housing court cases have been postponed.

Attached is the most recent hot spot list.

Building Division Staff continues to perform plan review and building related inspections. Major construction projects underway include site grading work at the Fountains subdivision,

construction of storage units, site work at MotoMart on Lincoln Highway/Old Collinsville Road.

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY

October September August

Residential Occupancy Permits Issued 79 90 91

Building Permits Issued 30 38 39

Commercial Occupancy Permits Issued 5 3 2

Special Event Permit 4 1 2

Please let me know if there are questions or comments.

TOP FIVE PRIORITY (In the demolition process)

ADDRESS OWNER DESCRIPTION DATE CONDEMNEDRECOMMENDATION (REPAIR/DEMOLISH) STATUS

9716 Ridge heights William & Nancy Scofield Single Family Dwelling 3/14/2014 Demolition Demolition order approved9755 Greenridge Hgts DIAMANTE CAPITAL Single Family Dwelling 5/21/2013 Demolition or Repair in court25&27 Sharilane Drive St Clair Count Trustee Duplex 6/6/2016 Demolition or repair citations issued

OTHER UNSAFE STRUCTURES9608 Old Lincoln Trail AAFAB Single Family 8/30/2013 Demo Or Repair No Response10319 Lincoln Trail Vista Securities Commercial 2/18/2014 Demo or Repair court208 Elvira Dr Christopher King & A. Butler Single Family 5/13/2020 Demo Fire Damage34 Pine Trail Keith & Linda Santamour Single Family 4/20/2016 Demo Or Repair No Response9210 Highland Park Rd Richard Egbert Single family 4/26/2017 Repair Vacant72 Bayberry Drive DIAMANTE CAPITAL Single Family 8/16/2012 Repair Vacant8921 Old Bunkum Rd REAR 1rst Alliance Real Estate Inc. Mobile Home 1/30/2017 Demo or Repair Vacant8921 Old Bunkum Road 1rst Alliance Real Estate Inc. Single Family 1/30/2017 Demo or Repair Vacany8921 1/2 Old Bunkum Road 1rst Alliance Real Estate Inc. Single Family 1/30/2017 Demo Or Repair Vacant1703 Pontiac Road Shane Hale Mobile Home & Access 10/27/2017 Demolition No Activity1435 Magdalena Ave Kristina Johnson Single Family 12/13/2017 Demo Or Repair Vacant66 Montclair Jesse Henley Single Family 3/28/2018 Repair Vacant9622 Old Lincoln Trail Dwayne & Pamela Estes Single Family 4/6/2018 Repair Vacant8923 Old Bunkum Road Dale & Nicole Cochran Single Family 6/5/2018 Demo Or Repair Vacant9733 Old Lincoln Frank Degenhardt Single Family 6/11/2018 Repair Vacant8923 Bunkum Road Gerald Stickland Single Family 10/29/2018 Repair Vacant1513 Pleasant View Drive Leo Fischer Single Family 5/16/2019 Demolition Vacant205 Ashland Patrick Wongler Mobile Home & Access 9/11/2019 Demo Or Repair Vacant29 Lexington Steven Atkinson Single Family 12/3/2019 Repair Vacant9122 Summit Steven Galvez & Brittany farris Single Family 1/29/2020 Repair Vacant

AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 2020UNSAFE STRUCTURES

'' 1S Weekly Patrol Hot Spots : -

Compliance Severe Abatement Period

ON ON ON

Task Status Owner Assigned to Letter sent Citation Sent Court Date Checked this

Bills/Liens Additional Notes week

Amcncana Circle Vacant Lots Comphance en Custom Home Fehc•a W . 111912020 In compliance 11 ·9-20

405 Anita Drive Compliance & VIVIAN L ENZ Felicia W 11/9/2020 No change 11-9-20

213 Candelight Drive Compliance :ANDLELIGHi DI Ed. F 11/9/2020 V1hk: l1 In drlv1way, W111 monitor tor occupancy

233 Candlelight Drive Compliance GARY E ADAMS Ed. F 11/9/2020 Ho change 11-1·20

Chateau Plaza In Progress Justin W. 8/12/2020 No No 11/912020 lncompllance ,, .. -20

95 Circle Drive In Progress Evelyn Bllye Justin W. Yes Yes 12/1012020 111912020 No change, BT Mt fOf 12110/20 due 10 no progress

101 Circle Drive In Progress Scott May Justin W. 1119/2020 In compollance u of , , .. ..zo

66 Concord Drive Compliance ELENA LEHI Ed. F No No NIA 11/9/2020 Appears vacant. small roll of carpet at fron t of house

Crossroad Centre Compliance . Justin W. No No NIA 11/9/2020 lncompll1nc111 ... 20

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408 David Drive Abatement

James Tum : Felicia W No Pending 111912020 Working on wtth owner nuking pr09r11s 11-9 Period

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208 Elvlr1 Drive In Progress Sean King Felicia W Yes Yes 11/1912020 111912020 St ill a mess, some work going on

L ~ RENlAL 60 Hollandia Dr. (Dumpsters) Severe PROPERTY Ed. F 111912020 ,.,r 1dCIOnal cltaliOns to be •Hued, drscarded nliltl1eu and ur6;ensed vehcll noted in p.11king area nea11 buildings - con1iAlance nolite will be sent (owner still MIA)

Huntleigh Drive (Benn) & Gu1rd Shack In Progress Rich Sheltor Just lnW. Yes Yes 12110/2020 1119/2020 tncompllance 11-1-20

417 Kim Drive Compliance HISHA R LETIIE Felicia W No No NIA 11/912020 Have permit Actlvely working on hot.ls.

29 Lexlnytun Dr. In Progress Felicia W Yes Pending 11/9/2020 No change posted notice on door for lnop.

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Tom/Felicia 1119/2020 No change 11/9120 SCHAEFER

8 Pine Trail compliance Ed. F No No NIA 1119/2020 No change 11-9-20

45 Potomac Drive Compliance ~CHOR FVND LL Ed. F No No N/A 1119/2020 Property appears as vacant, no

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9951 South Road In Progress Dorian Baue JustlnW. Yes Yes 11/19/2020 11/1012020 Burning llmbl lodaylgrass nol an Issue any longer

Task Status Owner Assigned to Letter sent Citation Sent Court Date Checked this

Bills/Liens Additional Notes week

9964/66 South Road Abatement

Jeff Stratma Justin W. Yes No No 11/9/2020 Miidew cleaned. Spoke wllh owner contrJct lor work l• ft Period

St. Clair Square Abatement

Ed. F No No NIA 11/9/2020 Work In progress whh proper1y rNnJgHMnl Period ASSOCIATES PF

9125 Summit Drive Abatement

Justin W. Yes No No 1119/2020 NochJngeHof11.$-20 Period DSV SPV2 LLC

1415 M1gd1lena Ave. In Progress Justin W. Yes Yes 11/19/2020 11/9/2020 trashld9twls ltlll rllMlns I* Mighbof

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~ FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS Crossroads of Prosperity

November 18, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

Fairview Heights City Council - Community Committee 10025 Bunkum Road Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Dear Community Committee Member:

The petition listed below is hereby transmitted for your consideration at the December 1 Community Committee meeting:

APPLICATION NUMBER: PC-08-20

REQUEST: SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) WITH SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A CREMATORY AT 27 MARXER LANE

APPLICANT NAME: KOURTNEY TEAT, TEAT CHAPEL

ZONING: PB-PLANNED BUSINESS

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE NOVEMBER 10, 2020

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Attached is the staff advisory, application and Planning Commission resolution pertaining to the request.

Respectfully,

Jim Bramstedt, Chairman Planning Commission

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Planning Commissioner Herrington introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION PC 08 -20

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT RELATING TO APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 27 MARXER PLACEWITHIN THE 'PB" PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT.

WHEREAS, Kourtney Teat, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant," has properly applied for a Special Use Permit with Site Development Plan for the construction and operation of a crematorium within the ''PB" Planned Business District located at 27 Marxer Place, PIN 03-28.0-106-010.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS that the findings of fact relating to the request are determined to be as follows:

1. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 14-10-8 of the City of Fairview Heights Development Code on November 10, 2 0 2 0 and that said public hearing was properly c o n du c t e d and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference.

2. The subject properties are zoned "PB" Planned Business District.

3. That this permit will require changes to the property ingress/egress, and the proper permits will be obtained.

4. That this permit will require minor enhancements to landscaping, lighting, landscaping and the existing site usage.

5. That the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or to the public welfare.

6. That the proposed use will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment, or market value of any surrounding property.

7. That the proposed use will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing neighboring uses.

8. That the proposed use will be served adequately by public facilities and services such as highways and streets.

9. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services, and it will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.

10. That the proposed use will not involve activities and uses that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic or noise.

11. That the proposed use will not emit noticeable particulates or odor.

12. The proposed use will not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

13. That this Special Use Permit and Site Development Plan approval will allow the applicant's development of a crematorium as proposed by the Applicant.

14. That a landscaping plan will be submitted to the Director of Land Use and Development for review and approval.

15. That the App Ii cant shall be responsible for all City costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Permit.

16. That the Applicant will obtain all permits and licensures required by the State of Illinois and maintain same.

17. That the Applicant will notify the City of any environmental concerns immediately upon detection and provide a mitigation plan for same.

18. That the Applicant will obtain all City permits.

19. That the Director of Land Use, and his/her designee, shall have the right to inspect the premises for compliance and safety purposes annually or at any time, upon reasonable request.

20. That this Development Plan Approval shall automatically expire if the use is not initiated within one year of City Council approval.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Moats; upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Smith, Coleman, Barkley, Hoppe, Moats, Herrington, & Bramstedt

and the following voted against the same: None and the following voted present: Carthen and the following were absent: Mensing & Wesemann

whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Fairview Heights Planning Commission this the 10th day of November 2020.

Planning Commission Chairman

ATTEST:

Land Use Director

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APPLICATION NUMBER:

REQUEST:

APPLICANT NAME:

MEETING DATE:

ZONING:

DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

TRAN SM ITT AL TO PLANNING COMMISSION

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Special Use Permit (SUP) with Site Development Plan to allow the operation of a crematory at 27 Marxer Lane

Kourtney Teat, Teat Chapel

November 13, 2020

PB-Planned Business

PLANNING COMMISION ACTION: Consideration of the SUP and Site Development Plan, make recommendation to the Community Committee and City Council which has final authority to approve or deny the request.

GENERAL LOCATION:

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STAFF ADVISORY

1. BACKGROUND

The City of Fairview Heights Development Code divides the City into districts and establishes a set of land uses that are either "permitted" or "special". Permitted uses are compatible land uses authorized as a matter of right. A 'use by right' is not subject to special review and approval by the City and may proceed to ministerial building permit. Special uses are those that may cause potential conflict depending on the scope of operation. A special use may be allowed after a review by Plan Commission and City Council , in accordance with Development Code section 14-10-8. Each special use is evaluated on its own merits.

The applicant is proposing to construct and operate a crematory at 27 Marxer Place. The subject site is zoned PB-Planned Business, which is intended for a variety of commercial uses such as retail, office, and restaurant uses. The zoning ordinance does not expressly address a crematory. Since not all conceivable land uses can be listed, the zoning ordinance includes a provision to compare unlisted uses for similarity with listed uses. A mortuary is listed as a permitted use in the PB - Planned Business district. It is commonly defined as a facility used for the preparation of the deceased for burial or cremation, which may include on-site cremation services. In this instance, a Special Use Permit (SUP) process is being pursued so that performance standards can be legislated.

2. DISCUSSION

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The subject property is located in the mid-central part of the City, south of Interstate 64, west of North Ruby Lane and north of Lincoln Highway. The parcel is approximately 1.1 acres and is currently vacant.

The adjoining properties are zoned PD- Planned Development to the north and PB-Planned Business to the west, south and east. The surrounding land uses include residential to the east, service to the south, and vacant to the north and west.

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General Project Information

The proposed development includes the construction of a 2, 100 square foot building to be used as vehicle storage and a retort for cremating human remains. The building is proposed to be constructed of metal and include a decorative stack to blend into surrounding areas. It will be setback approximately 50' from the east property line, 20' from the west property line, 25' from the north property line and 175' from the southern property line.

The facility will be will be owned and operated by Teat Chapel-Funeral Home as an expansion effort to the business located at 10419 Lincoln Trail. The hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday. There will be two employees at the facility. Four parking spaces are proposed. The building will not be open to the public.

The applicant notes a growing need for cremation services in general, including the greater metropolitan St. Louis area.

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There is one known crematory in Fairview Heights, which is Lake View Funeral Home at 5000 N. Illinois Avenue (see below).

Crematory Regulations Crematories in Illinois are subject to the Crematory Regulation Act ("Act"). The Act mandates recordkeeping, cremation procedures, and inspections. It also requires the operator to be licensed by the state, obtain an operating permit and have proper training. The applicant must meet these requirements prior to operation.

Crematories must comply with State, federal , and county health and environmental protection requirements. It should be known that the state and federal governments categorize crematories as a "true minor source" of air pollution. Uses in this category release low levels of air contaminants when operating at maximum rate capacity, 24 hours per day and 365 days a year as defined by the Potential to Emit provision of the Act. There are no federal, state or City regulations on distancing for this use.

A survey of surrounding communities included zoning code review and location of existing crematoriums. Below are two known sites in the City of Belleville.

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CITY CREMATORIUM ZONING NOTES Belleville Not specifically addressed Funeral homes and mortuaries

are permitted uses in C-1 Light Commercial C-2 - Heavy Commercial, C-4 Commercial

Caseyville Not specifically addressed No mention of funeral homes or mortuaries; places of worship are permitted in all zoning districts

O'Fallon Special Use Permit required in Planned Development (a) Crematories shall be permitted only as an accessory use to an existing funeral or mortuary services use subject to securing and maintaining all required IEPA permits, licenses and certifications and compliance with other applicable city requirements. (b) Crematories shall not emit any noticeable odor or particulates. (c) Crematories shall have emission stacks covered or shrouded with materials safe for such uses and that are compatible in design and architecture with the existing funeral home and the building housing the crematory. The crematory facility and emission stack shall be compatible with surrounding properties, including residential properties. (d) Decorative vinyl fencing or other site-proof fencing or landscaping approved by the city on a site plan and located between the crematory and adjacent residential properties shall be provided.

St. Clair Special Use Permit in Agricultural, Rural Residential County Districts

Swansea Not specifically addressed Funeral parlors are permitted in HB- Highway Business

Planning Considerations

The Planning Commission's role is to determine whether or not the proposed development is reasonable as per the Development Code for Site Development Plans, the PB-Planned Business District and SUP standards.

I. Analysis: Site Development Plan and PB-Planned Business District

In making a recommendation, Planning Commission shall address general planning considerations and make conditions specific to the site development plan . Following are the criteria outlined in Section 14-2-14-G.3 and proposed conditions, where applicable:

(b) Performance standards. (Performance standards regulate the intensity of land use to prevent adverse impact on abutting and nearby properties.) The premises shall be maintained in good condition, free from trash and debris.

Noise emanating from the use shall not be of such volume or frequency as to be unreasonably offensive at or beyond the property line. Unreasonably offensive noises due to intermittence, beat frequency or shrillness shall be muffled so as not to become a nuisance to adjacent uses.

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Crematories shall not emit any noticeable particulates or odor. An emissions test was performed in the state of Illinois on the proposed cremation system. An excerpt is attached.

(c) Height limitations. The building height is proposed to be+/- 12' at the highest point, which is below the maximum height permitted.

(d) Minimum yard requirements. nl a

(e) Off-street parking and loading requirements There shall be one (1) parking space per employee, plus one (1) parking space for a company vehicle.

(f) Sign regulations No signs are proposed for the facility.

(g) Minimum requirements for site development plans. The minimum requirements for site development plans include depicting the location of buildings, parking areas, traffic circulation, landscaping, utilities, and drainage. The location of the curb-cut has been reviewed by the Department of Public Works, and may require relocation to the south after additional information is received. A landscaping plan is required to be submitted to the Director of Land Use and Development for review and approval if the SUP is approved. It shall include a significant horizontal and vertical planting strip on the east of the building (facing North Ruby Lane).

(h) Time limitations for commencement of construction. Within one (1) year of approval, construction shall commence. The applicant may apply for one (1) extension of time limitation from the City in writing explaining extenuating circumstances.

(i) Trust funds, impact fees, surcharges and connection fees. The applicant will pay all applicable fees and meet all permitting requirements of any utility or other jurisdictional unit.

(j) Rights of way dedication and road improvements. nl a

Other Development Guidelines Article 111 General Development Regulations define design requirements that apply to specific zoning districts and/or type of development. The following sections are applicable to this project:

14-3-34 Stormwater management The development of the property will require excavating and grading. If the SUP is approved, plans depicting stormwater runoff will be required with building permit submittal. ·

Article IV Supplementary Land Use and Area-Bulk Regulations define standards that apply to specific zoning districts and/or type of development. The following section is applicable to this project:

14-4-10 Lighting Controls Lighting on the site will be designed to prevent glare or other objectionable problems to surrounding areas, pedestrians and vehicular traffic.

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The application was circulated to other City departments and the Fairview Fire Protection District for review and comment. The Department of Public Works will require additional information regarding the curb cut location if the SUP is approved. The Fairview Fire District may require the installation of a fire hydrant.

II. Special Use Permit Analysis

1. The effect the proposal would have on the City's comprehensive plan.

Finding: The City's Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject property as corridor commercial. The proposed use is not consistent with the comprehensive plan. It should be noted that the Comprehensive Plan recommended the construction of an 1-64 interchange at Ruby Lane, north of the subject property, and anticipated commercial growth on the subject property as a result.

2. The effect the development would have on schools, traffic, streets, shopping, public utilities and adjacent properties.

Finding: The project will not impact schools. It is not expected to have significant impact on traffic, streets, shopping or public utilities.

The proposed project is designed to be operated in a manner to impact to land uses in the area. The crematory shall not emit any noticeable odor or particulates. The emission stack shall be covered or shrouded with decorative materials. Decorative vinyl fencing or other site-proof fencing or landscaping shall be provided and approved by the city on a site plan.

3. Is the application necessary for the public convenience at that location?

Finding: NIA

4. In the case of an existing nonconforming use, will a special-use permit make the use more compatible with its surroundings?

Finding: NIA

5. Is the application so designed, located and proposed to be operated that the public health, safety, and welfare will be protected?

Finding: The development as designed and proposed to be operated will not have a negative impact on public health, safety and welfare.

6. Will the application cause injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood in which it is located?

Finding: The proposed use is not anticipated to have a harmful impact on surrounding properties. It will be designed and landscaped to be compatible with surrounding properties.

7. Will the special use be detrimental to the essential character of the district in which it is located?

Finding: The essential character of the district includes a mix of land uses.

Exhibits

1. Application and Supporting Documents 2. Public notice 3. Resolution and Findings of Fact

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CONT ACT INFORMATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT

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Property Owner(s): Mailing Address: Phone: E-Mail:

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AUTHORIZATION

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I hereby certify that the above information and accompanying documents are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and are consistent with the ordinances relating to this application. I also understand that as the applicant. it is my responsibility to obtain all additional approvals, permits or licenses required by any applicable regulatory agency for this project.

I consent that the entry Llpon the premises described in this application by an authorized official of Fairview Heights, Illinois for the purpose of inspecting or of posting, maintaining, and removing such notices as may be required by law.

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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT

The minimum standards for land subdivision and development are contained in Section 14-9-8 of the City's Development Code. Please consult this section, as well as the relevant zoning district regulations, when preparing

the application. http://vvww.cofh.org/DocurnentCenterNiew/?98/COMPLETE-PDF-CODE

1. "Site plan- drawn to scale and includes the following information: a. Location and dimensions of lot (boundary) and acljacent properties and right of way; note zoning

designation of surrounding properties b. Location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings and structures c. Location and size of proposed off-street parking, loading areas, pedestrian facilities,

curbcuts/driveways and vehicular traffic circulation, and relationship to adjacent circulation systems (all curb cuts within 150' of property and road intersections)

d. Distances between buildings (front, side, and rear lot lines); principal building and accessory buildings; principal building and principal buildings on adjacent lots

e. Location of public and/or private utilities and facilities proposed to serve the subject area; including water supply, sewage, and drainage facilities

f. Location of light standards g. Size and design of signs h. Location and type of landscaping (of a sufficient detail to ensure parking lot landscaping and buffer

requirements are met). Indicate existing and to be removed landscaping i. Small key map j. Any additional information as may be reasonably required by the Land Use and Development

Department

NOTE: ALL INFORMATION SHALL BE PROVIDED ON A SINGLE SHEET, UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED BY THE DIRECTOR OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT. RE-OCCUPANCIES MAY NOT REQUIRE ALL INFORMA T/ON; PLEASE CONSULT WITH LUD.

2. Narrative- statement describing the proposed project, estimated development schedule, economic viability of the project. extent of grading, anticipated traffic, impact upon community, and other information considered relevant to the project.

3. Photographs- aerial and/or ground-level photographs of the site

4. Buffered Parcel Report- listing of all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. This information can be obtained through St. Clair County Mapping and Platting at 618-825-2527. Be sure to request that the list includes: name of owner, complete mailing address, and parcel number.

5. Building elevations or perspectives- to show compatibility with surrounding area and of sufficient detail to ensure building material requirements are met (for new construction and significant rehabilitation only)

6. Floor plan drawn to approximate scale and dimensioned (for new construction, change of use and significant rehabilitation only)

7. Legal description of the property

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15000 South LaSalle St reel • Soulh Holland. IL 604il • 708-JJ'f-6810 • Fax: iOS-339-0517 • www.cremsys.com

September 16, 2020

Subject: Planning and Zoning Board Packet for Crematory Addition

The following information is for your upcoming meeting with the zoning authority and city council of Fairview Heights. Our air emission test results performed in the slate oflllinois and approved by the stale of Illinois are on file with the state. II must be noted the Federal Government considers this equipment a minor source and chooses to not regulate, because of this fact all stales also consider this equipment a small source and apply a maximum emission limit of 5 tons. If ii was possible to run the cremation chamber every hour of everyday it still foils short of the allowable limit set by the states.

Our company is a 52-ycar-old custom industrial furnace manufacturer located in South Holland, IL. We have designed a low emjssion, fuel etlicient, internet connected, state of the mt cremation chamber which has the environment and your neighbors in mind. Unfortunately, some people still have negative visions of old technology incinerators spewing smoke and odor. Today's air quality standards do not allow for this type operation. Our CFS2300 has opacity meters on the stack which continually monitor the opacity of the emissions and automatically ll~just to correct. This same group of individuals generally go to the Intemet and find Pseudoscience infonnation that fits their negative perspective of cremation.

Understm1ding the emotional nature of emissions earlier we contracted TRC to perfom1 a Visible Emissions Study (EPA Method 9) on both our Human and Pet cremation chambers, the results are attached, no visible smoke during the test procedure on each machine.

We have instnlled our cremation equipment in residential and cemetery properties from Great Falls, Montana to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; they operate in compliance with the law and the surrounding neighbors.

If I can be of any further assistance in this matter, please contact me.

Regards,

TomKrowl Vice President Marketing Certified Retort Operator & Educator, Cremation Association of North America

CFS-2300 Cremation Chamber from Cremation Systems

CFS-2300 Features Include:

• Automatic operation • High efficiency refractory lining • Recessed hot hearth design accommodates large cases, 750 lbs • Cremation status can be sent via email • Quick Change hearth tile system • Emission monitoring • Front loading and retrieval through extra-wide door • 150 lbs per hour cremation burn rate • Touch-screen digital controls • PC-based data acquisition and storage • Meets all applicable NFPA and UL standards • Engineered for installation through an 8' door opening • Includes Fire Marshal monitoring system • Tek Marshal internet retort diagnostics, optional

CFS-2300 Cremation Chamber

JV/ade in Illinois!

The CFS-2300 has a composite refractory lining, and extra-wide 42" door opening.

General Dimensions: Height: 7' 7V2" Width: 5' 3" without control panel

6' 51/?" with control panel Length: 15'4"

Hearth area: 42" wide x 89" deep

Door opening: 42" wide x 25" high

Utility Requirements: Natural gas: 1000 Btu/cu ft

2350 CFH at 7" w.c. minimum

Propane: 2500 Btu/cu ft 940 CFH at 11" w.c. minimum

Electrical : 208/240 VAC, 1 phase, 40 amp

Refer to General Specification HS01

Cremation Syste is pleased to offer tfie CFS-2300 cremation cfiam6er witn Fire Marshal rnonitoring system.

Optional witft tfte CFS-2300: Tek Marshal internet retort diagnostics.

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CFS-2300 Cremation Chamber from Cremation Systems

Features and Be n ef it s

One-st ep, automati c operat ion: The CFS-2300 utilizes advanced "Set Point Programming" to control temperature for a completely automatic cremation cycle.

High efficiency refract ory lining: The CFS-2300 utilizes a combination of premium firebrick, pre-cast refractory shapes and ceramic fiber insulation for a light weight, energy efficent lining.

Quick Change hearth tiles: The CFS-2300 Quick Change hearth is a pre-cast refractory tile system. Quick Change tiles are in stock, minimizing cremator down time by allowing for one-day hearth repair and easy sub-hearth access.

Auto matic pollutio n monitoring : The CFS-2300 opacity sensor monitors emissions, ensuring EPA requirements are met.

Touch-screen digital contro ls: Case data stored on a flash drive can be automatically sent to any PC or smart phone via email.

Remot e access v ia the Intern et : Remote access of cremator conditions via the internet for off-site monitoring and alarm notification.

The CFS-2300: • Extra-wide door opening for easy loading and retrieval

• Low overall height and weight for ease of installation

• Door system features a single air-cooled viewing port, spring-loaded/self­locking door latch to ensure safety, and hydraulic cylinders for door movement.

• Control panel may be left or right side mounted, or provided separate for remote installation.

• Meets or exceeds all applicable NFPA and UL standards.

Fire M arshal: The Fire Marshal monitoring system comes standard with the CFS-2300. Refer to Fire Marshal data sheet for additional information.

Tek M arshal: Internet retort diagnostic product to identify blown fuses, tripped relays, and dirty smoke meters, without a service tech visit.

Cremation Systems is a division of Armil CFS, Inc., manufacturer of high temperature process equipment since 1968. Armil CFS utilizes the finest combustion and control components, refractory and insulating materials to provide premium, high efficiency, low maintenance cremation equipment.

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Projected building located at 27 Marxer Place Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Teat Chapel-Funeral Home currently located at 10419 Lincoln Trail Fairview Heights, IL is aiming to expand its business by offering an in house cremation service. Due to the inadequate space on our current property we are unable to construct an extension to our building. Therefore, with the efforts of Netemeyer Engineering and O'Neil Building Systems we would like to construct a 30' X 72' x12' metal building that will house our funeral home cars, and a retort for cremating human remains. We will need minimum parking spaces because this building will not be open to the public.

Disposition of human remains by cremation is steadily on the rise and we would like to be in a position of being proactive instead of reactive. We will offer low cost cremations to the Metro East Area. This crematory will produce employment for qualified individuals.

Aerial and Street View of 27 Marxer Place Fairview Heights, II 62208

Ruby Lane facing north

Ruby lane facing west

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EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE STUDY

1.0 INTRODUCfiON

TRC Em·ironmental Corporation (TRC) performed a visible emission test program on the #6 Human and #8 Pet Furnaces at the Armil C.F.S. Lakes Crematory in Lake Villa. rtlinois on April 6, 2015.

The purpose of this test program was to determine \isible emission rates during normal operating conditions.

i.1 Project Contact Information

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Air Emissions TRC E.mironmental Corpor3tion Mr. Da'id Wells Testing Body 7521 Brush 1 lill Rood Senior Project Manager (AETBJ Burr Ridge. Illinois 6o527 312-533-2037 (phone)

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The tests were conducted by Da,id Wells of TRC. Documentation of the on-site ASTM 07036-04 Qualified Individual(s) (Qf) can be located in the appendix to this report.

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2.0 SUMMARY OF RESULTS

The- results of this test program are summarized-in the table below. Detailed individual run results are presented in Section 6.o.

The table below summarizes the test methods used, as well as the number and duration of each at each test location:

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3.0 DISCUSSION OF RESULTS

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No problems were encountered \~ith the testing equipment during the test program. Source operation appeared normal during the entire test program. No changes or problems were encountered that required modification of any procedures presented in the test plan. No adverse test or environmental conditions were encountered during the conduct of this test program.

4.0 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PROCEDURES

All testing, sampling, analytical, and calibration procedures used for this test program were performed in accordance with the methods presented in the following sections. Where applicable, the Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems, Volume III, Stationary Source Specific Methods, US EPA 600/R-94/038c, September 1994 was used to supplement procedures.

4.1 Visible Emissions Determination by USEPA Method 9 This method is applicable for the determination of the opacity of emissions from stationary sources pursuant to§ 60.11(b) and for 'isually determining opacity of emissions.

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6.o TEST RESULTS SUMMARY

Armil C.F.S. Lakes Crematory

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PARTICULATE AND GASEOUS EMISSIONS TEST

Performed At

Armil CFS, Inc. CFS-2300 (Human Model) Care Memorial LLC

Test Date

October 2, 2018

Report No.

TRC Environmental Corporation Report 315263

Report Submittal Dore

October 31, 2018

TRC Environmental Corporation 7521 Brush Hill Road Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 USA

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PARTICULATE ANO GASEOUS EMISSIONS TEST

1.0 INTRODUCTION

TRC Environmental Corporation (TRC) performed a particulate matter (PM) and gaseous emissions test program on the CFS-2300 (Human Model) at the Care Memorial LLC on October 2, 2018. The tests were authorized by and performed for Armil CFS, Inc.

The purpose of this test program was to determine filterable PM, nitrogen oxides (NOx). sulfur dioxide (502 ), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (C02) and volatile organic

compound as propane and carbon (VOC as (3Hs and C} emissions rates during specific operating conditions. The results of the test program will be used in order to determine

compliance with CFS-2300 (Human Model). The test program was conducted according to the TRC site-specific test plan.

1.1 Project Contact Information

Test Facility

Test Coordinator

Air Emissions Testing Body (AETBI

Care Memorial LLC CFS-2300 (Human Model) 515 Anderson Drive Suites 100 and 200 Romeoville, Illinois 60446

Armil CFS, Inc. 15660 South LaSalle Street South Holland, Illinois 60473

TRC Environmental Corporation 7521 Brush Hill Road Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527

Mr. Jeremiah Delgado 708-339·6810 (phone) jeremiah@cremsys.com

Mr. David Wells Senior Project Manager 312-533·2037 (phone) 312·533-2070 (fal()

dwells@trcsolutions.com

Deshawn Benn, Rome Rothgeb and David Wells TRC conducted the testing.

Documentation of the on-site ASTM 07036·04 Qualified lndividual(s) (QI) can be located in the appendix to this report.

No personnel from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IL EPA) observed the testing.

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2.0 SUMMARY OF RESULTS

The results of this test program are summarized in the table below. Detailed individual run results are presented in Section 6.0.

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ppmvd 0.523 co

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lb/hr as propane 0.085 voe

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THE CHEMICAL COMPONENTS OF CREMATED REMAINS

The results provided, with the exception of Phosphate and Sulfate, are presented as the element. However, in the body these elements are present as apart of a variety of organic and inorganic compounds. Upon cremation, most of the organic compounds are converted to the metal oxide. Depending on the conditions of cremation, some may also be converted to carbonates. The inorganic compounds may remain as phosphates, sulfates, chlorides or carbonates, or may be partially converted to oxides. The carbon from the carbonates and the oxygen from the oxides and carbonates are not included in the date presented. Those elements are not determined by the testing procedures used for this report.

The precision of the testing procedure used is +/-10% of the reported value, i.e. Phosphate reported as 47.5% may be 42.8 to 52.2%

*PHOSPHATE *CALCIUM *SULFATE *POTASSIUM *SODIUM *CHLORIDE *SILICA *ALUMINUM OXIDE *MAGNESIUM *IRON OXIDE *ZINC *TITANIUM Oxide *BARIUM *ANTIMONY *CHROMIUM *COPPER *MANGANESE *LEAD *TIN *VANADIUM *BERYLLIUM *MERCURY

Gayle E. O'Neill, Ph.d. TEI Analytical, Inc. Niles, Illinois

47.5% 25.3% 11.00% 3.69% 1.12% 1.00% 0.9% 0.72% 0.418% 0.118% 0.0342% 0.0260% 0.0066% 0.0035% 0.0018% 0.0017% 0.0013% 0.0008% 0.0005% 0.0002%

<0.0001% <0.00001%

Mercury Facts 2016 http://www.usgs.gov/themes/factsheet/146-00/ U.S. Geological Survey

Toxic Effects

The toxic effects of mercury depend on its chemical form and the route of exposure. Methylmercury [CH3Hg] is the most toxic form. It affects the immune system, alters genetic and enzyme systems, and damages the nervous system, including coordination and the senses of touch, taste, and sight. Methylmercury is particularly damaging to developing embryos, which are five to ten times more sensitive than adults. Exposure to methylmercury is usually by ingestion, and it is absorbed more readily and excreted more slowly than other forms of mercury. Elemental mercury, Hg(O), the form released from broken thermometers, causes tremors, gingivitis, and excitability when vapors are inhaled over a long period of time. Although it is less toxic than methylmercury, elemental mercury may be found in higher concentrations in environments such as gold mine sites, where it has been used to extract gold. If elemental mercury is ingested, it is absorbed relatively slowly and may pass through the digestive system without causing damage. Ingestion of other common forms of mercury, such as the salt HgC'2, which damages the gastrointestinal tract and causes kidney failure, is unlikely from environmental sources.

Risk to People

People are exposed to methylmercury almost entirely by eating contaminated fish and wildlife that are at the top of aquatic food chains. The National Research Council, in its 2000 report on the toxicological effects of methyl mercury, pointed out that the population at highest risk is the offspring of women who consume large amounts of fish and seafood. The report went on to estimate that more than 60,000 children are born each year at risk for adverse neurodevelopmental effects due to in utero exposure to methylmercury. In its 1997 Mercury Study Report to Congress, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded that mercury also may pose a risk to some adults and wildlife populations that consume large amounts of fish that is contaminated by mercury.

U.S. Environmental Agency Mercury Report

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Basic Information about Mercury

What is Mercury?

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Mercury is a naturally-occurring chemical element found in rock in the earth's crust, including in deposits of coal. On the periodic table, it has the symbol "Hg" and its atomic number is 80. It exists in several forms:. Methylmercury and other organic mercury compounds are formed when mercury combines with carbon. Microscopic organisms convert mercury into methylmercury, which is the most common organic mercury compound found in the environment. Elemental or metallic mercury is a shiny, silver-white metal and is liquid at room temperature. It is used in older thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs and some electrical switches. When dropped, elemental mercury breaks into smaller droplets which can go through small cracks or become strongly attached to certain materials. At

room temperature, exposed elemental mercury can evaporate to become an invisible, odorless toxic vapor. If heated, it is a colorless, odorless gas. Elemental mercury is an element that has not reacted with another substance. When mercury reacts with another substance, it forms a compound. Inorganic mercury compounds take the form of mercury salts and are generally white powder or crystals, with the exception of mercuric sulfide (cinnabar) which is red. Most uses of inorganic compounds have been discontinued.

Emissions of Mercury into the Air Mercury becomes a problem for the environment when it it is released from rock and ends up in the atmosphere and in water. These releases can happen naturally. Both volcanoes and forest fires send mercury into the atmosphere. Human activities, however, are responsible for much of the mercury that is released into the environment. The burning of coal, oil and wood as fuel can cause mercury to become airborne, as can burning wastes that contain mercury. This airborne mercury can fall to the ground in raindrops, in dust, or simply due to gravity (known as "air deposition"). The amount of mercury deposited in a given area depends on how much mercury is released from local, regional, national, and international sources.

Emissions from Power Plants Since mercury occurs naturally in coal and other fossil fuels, when people burn these fuels for energy, the mercury becomes airborne and goes into the atmosphere. In the United States, power plants that bum coal to create electricity account for about half of all manmade mercury emissions (Source: 2011 National Emissions Inventory, version 2, Technical Support Document (August 2015) (PDFL}(287 pp, 12 MB, About PDF; discussion starts on page 32).

Other Causes of Mercury Air Emissions

• Burning oil that contains mercury • Burning wood that contains mercury • Burning mercury-containing wastes, including • wastes from the manufacture of Portland cement • consumer products that contain mercury, like electronic devices, batteries, light bulbs and thermometers, that

are thrown into garbage that is incinerated • Using certain technologies to produce chlorine • Breaking products that contain mercury • Burning iron ore, coke and limestone in electric arc furnaces used to produce steel • Using coal-fired boilers in many industries to generate forms of thermal heat like steam

The burning of municipal and medical waste was once a major source of mercury emissions. A reduction in the use of mercury along with state and federal regulations, however, has led to a decrease in emissions from this source by over 95%.

Trends in Air Emissions Every year, industrial and commercial facilities are required to report their releases of chemicals through EPA's Toxics Release Inventory {TRI) Program. You can view a chart showing the annual amount of mercury emissions into the air from facilities throughout the United States from 2003 to the present.

Mercury Emissions around the Globe What happens to mercury after it is emitted depends on several factors:

• the form of mercury emitted, • the location of the emission source, • how high above the landscape the mercury is released (for example, the height of a power-plant stack), • the surrounding terrain, and • the weather.

Depending on these factors, mercury in the atmosphere can be transported over a range of distances -- anywhere from a few feet from its source, to halfway around the globe -- before it is deposited in soil or water. Mercury that remains in the air for prolonged periods of time and travels across continents is said to be in the "global cycle." One major source of mercury emissions outside of the U.S. is small-scale gold mining that occurs in many countries.

Common Exposures to Mercury The main way that people are exposed to mercury is by eating fish and shellfish that have high levels of methylmercury, a highly toxic form of mercury, in their tissues. A less common way people are exposed to mercury is breathing mercury vapor. This can happen when mercury is released from a container, or from a product or device that breaks. If the mercury is not immediately contained or cleaned up, it can evaporate, becoming an invisible, odorless, toxic vapor. Learn more:

Health Effects Associated with Exposures to Mercury

• Mercury exposure at high levels can harm the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and immune system of people of all ages.

• High levels of methylmercury in the bloodstream of babies developing in the womb and young children may harm their developing nervous systems, affecting their ability to think and learn.

Ecological Effects of Mercury Exposure Birds and mammals that eat fish are have more exposures to methylmercury than other animals in water ecosystems. Predators that eat these birds and mammals are also at risk. Methylmercury has been found in eagles, otters, and endangered Florida panthers. At high levels of exposure, methylmercury's harmful effects on these animals include:

• death, • reduced reproduction, • slower growth and development, and • abnormal behavior

Consumer Products that Traditionally Contain Mercury

• Some batteries luorescent Ii t bulbs includin com act fluorescents CFLs

• Many types of thermometers • Thermostats • Amalgam in dental fillings • Thimerosal in vaccines • Automotive switches

~ FAIRVIEW I-IE I G :fr-rs DEPARTMENT OF

. Crossroa~ oi Prosperi~· LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Fairview Heights Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held both in-person in the Recreation Room of Fairview Heights City Hall, 10025 Bunkum Road, 62208 and virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Governor J.B. Pritzker's Executive Order 2020-10, which waived physical attendance requirements for public meetings. Parties interested in attending the meeting virtually should contact Andrea Riganti, Director of Land Use and Development at (618) 489-2061 or riganti@cofh.org for instructions and visit the City's website for an agenda and meeting materials at www.cofh .org.

At this meeting, the Commission will consider a Special Use Permit for a crematory at 27 Marxer Place, also identified by St. Clair County PIN 03-28.0-106-010.

Request was made by Kourtney Teat, 10414 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

All persons desiring to be heard on this proposal may attend either in-person or virtually.

Dated this 20th day of October, 2020.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION

BY: Jim Bramstedt, Chairman

PC08-20

10025 BUNKUM ROAD, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL 62208 P:618.489.2060 WWW.COFH.ORG