Village of Barrington Hills

This document outlines a proposed five-year road program for the Village of Barrington Hills, based on a pavement condition study. It evaluates the current roadway network using a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) system and provides two strategic options: one focused on maintaining the current pavement condition, and another aimed at maintaining the current condition while eliminating the existing backlog of deferred resurfacing projects over five years. The plan details annual budgets and specific road segments for rehabilitation to ensure effective long-term road maintenance and budget planning.

This document outlines the Village's approach to adopting a multi-year road program. It provides background on past ten-year road programs (1995-2004, 2006-2015) and presents a recommended five-year road program for 2015-2019, based on a recent pavement condition survey. The plan aims to establish a more regular and systematic approach to evaluating roads, considering varying pavement lifespans and budget constraints, with an emphasis on maintaining current pavement conditions through consistent resurfacing.

The Plan Commission meeting addressed several items. Key discussions included the CUSD 220 Intergovernmental Agreement concerning land use and future uses of parcels near County Line and New Hart Roads, noting the School District's ownership interest. The Commission also reviewed the implementation of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, proposing further review of landscape inventory and restoration standards. Finally, the Commission solicited opinions regarding potential public uses for a five-acre municipal parcel on State Route 25.

The Board of Health meeting was convened to consider a variance application concerning a septic system design for a replacement house at 42 Otis Road. The applicant's engineer proposed a Type IV at-grade mound septic system to meet the required vertical separation from the limiting layer, as Village Code lacked criteria for this system type. The Board reviewed the documents and subsequently approved the variance allowing the at-grade mound septic system.

The Zoning Board of Appeals conducted a public hearing to consider a Petition for a variance from the Minimum Lot Area requirements under the Village Zoning Ordinance for the property located at 241 Steeplechase. The Petitioner sought to declare 4.55 acres as a 'Zoning Lot' in an R-1 district requiring a minimum of 5 acres. The ZBA determined that the property could not yield a reasonable return under current regulations, the owner's plight was due to unique circumstances related to historical boundary adjustments that affected its 'lot of record' status, and the variation would not alter the essential character of the locality. Consequently, the requested variation for the designated zoning lot area of 4.55 acres was approved unanimously by a vote of seven to zero.