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Planner Siren summarized the amendments and the historic-preservation context that prompted them. She said the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) staff raised concerns in 2017 about cumulative redevelopment—particularly houses replaced with large front-loaded garages and wide curb cuts—that can increase pavement, reduce visible green space, and change the walking character of streets. National Park Service staff advised the village that they review National Historic Landmark status only if complaints arise and that there is no numeric threshold guaranteeing preservation status; NPS recommended locating and sizing front-facing garages to respect neighborhood character.

To respond, the ordinance includes provisions to reduce the visible impact of front-loaded garages and offers a \"bonus density\" incentive to encourage detached rear garages. Siren said staff reviewed demolitions since 2015 and found demolitions have decreased from six in 2015 to one or two per year recently, and new houses with front-loaded garages have also declined.

The ordinance was moved and seconded; the clerk called the roll and recorded four ayes. The board approved the ordinance by a 4–0 vote. Planner Siren said trustees may return future directions to the Planning and Preservation Commissions if they want additional amendments, such as excluding certain breezeways from impervious-surface calculations as an incentive for detached garages.

Background and effect: the amendments revise local standards for siting and sizing garages to reduce curb-cut width and visual prominence; they apply to new construction and to demolitions followed by replacement construction (owners rebuilding in place would be subject to the updated standards). The village will monitor design outcomes and can direct additional text amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission if trustees request further changes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Riverside Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 03-20-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees approved an ordinance on March 20 that amends Title 10 garage design standards to encourage detached rear garages and reduce the visible impact of front-loaded, street-facing garages.","taxTitle","Riverside, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",70350,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6114845,"Riverside board agrees to public education campaign on gas-powered landscaping devices; seasonal ban still under study",1349,1047000,2396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741522-282989c9ed6a5e88b3d1e1f3d3704e70&start=1047&end=2396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741522-282989c9ed6a5e88b3d1e1f3d3704e70/thumbnail_1047000.jpg","/articles/6114845/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-board-agrees-to-public-education-campaign-on-gas-powered-landscaping-devices-seasonal-ban-still-under-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114845-c67654b6ee01f27b68214af0ac417ec1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149075&Signature=LmTJi4jRMBHwMKA20NoRRjbgS0w3M-bxNXAToF0XLxllQcRzrpWCiLfuF9EoSzEkmhI6WXUgQRkViGIQQyUpqiHgl2jNC0RBv3fC94LlmjoQWZcCsoSTWWV1VuHAUXlAB2iRIsxgBr1myvgHRejv155eEE1prvCq5SkqnsLYWDqUwbkt3SyOUVeIIo~CSMyOtnT0wQl46wp~ttu-BtjXCWkWXM6A1ViFgal5MwOpxBuNZoDT4cSaAq4Yz-gv8NFFJ8LmCVk-KAsmHdx7VLr5-aj2o7VJSmOdDeitRN3Q1NBPxuyC8EPuJ4DbolMeVP46po2Ly7vXUK-apHa7nikDaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant Manager Ashley Monroe outlined a staged plan to reduce noise and pollution from gas-powered landscaping equipment and asked the board whether to begin an education and outreach phase, with later consideration of a seasonal ban.

The nut graf: staff proposed three phases—education and outreach (2025–27), consideration of a seasonal ban or pilot in 2028 that would still allow commercial mowing and spring/fall cleanup, and stricter enforcement of a seasonal ban beginning in 2029. Trustees reached a consensus to proceed with the education campaign and to continue studying potential ordinance changes for later consideration.

Monroe described the reasoning for a phased approach: equipment availability, the village’s own transition timeline for fleet equipment and the need to build contractor outreach and complaint-tracking capacity. \"If we continue on this path of education and awareness, people are naturally changing out some of their equipment over time,\" Monroe said, explaining staff would prepare flyers for residents and contractors and expand multilingual outreach.

During discussion trustees emphasized documenting a target year for consideration of a ban so the village makes incremental progress on climate goals. One trustee noted neighboring communities have enacted bans and said setting a date helps avoid becoming a destination for displaced equipment. Staff clarified that the proposal focuses mainly on high-decibel handheld devices (trimmers, blowers) and that commercial mowing would remain allowed under the proposed seasonal pilot.

Resident and Landscape Advisory Commissioner Dave Barker urged faster action, stressing health and pollution harms: \"These are not benign devices,\" Barker said, citing peer-reviewed research and decibel and emission comparisons between gas and electric devices. Barker urged the board to \"put teeth in this, put a definite date when you're gonna ban these things, especially the 2-cycle engines.\" Barker also described air-pollution and particulate risks and said some nearby communities have enacted complete bans.

The Landscape Advisory Commission told the board it hopes to hold an electric-equipment demonstration day for residents on June 7 at the Big Ballpark, subject to vendor availability. One homeowner at the meeting offered a personal endorsement for battery-powered lawn equipment, calling the switch \"one of the best decisions I've ever made.\"

After public comment and trustee discussion, the board reached a consensus to proceed with the staff recommendation to begin education and outreach now and continue to study potential ordinance changes for later boards to consider. No ordinance was adopted tonight; staff will prepare communications materials and a phased implementation timeline for future consideration.

Outcome: staff to implement an education campaign (2025–27), continue research and contractor outreach, pilot consideration of a seasonal ban in 2028, and possible enforcement ramp in 2029 depending on future board direction.","Assistant Manager Ashley Monroe outlined a staged plan to reduce noise and pollution from gas-powered landscaping equipment and asked the board whether to begin an education and outreach phase, with later consideration of a seasonal ban.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6114837,"Riverside board backs streamlined property-transfer process; staff to keep 'certificate of compliance' name",1439,3336000,4775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741522-282989c9ed6a5e88b3d1e1f3d3704e70&start=3336&end=4775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741522-282989c9ed6a5e88b3d1e1f3d3704e70/thumbnail_3336000.jpg","/articles/6114837/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-board-backs-streamlined-property-transfer-process-staff-to-keep-certificate-of-compliance-name","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114837-1c9e9e9fb6fbac0ec4fa43ed4d9b1632/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149075&Signature=X8wSt5uzA-i5Mak7Z-Eodji41ckhnYtO6kVXrLhalIIfec8i5qJiX0aQblHRdqfLm6ZNIFLGZYh25164pIjD2cRaBRQu9Myyr4U87C240vRANIzdJo850EztSlUWWhpe-~nl7RzfakGicg1OQ9-FcC5LQ3W4ZlI1Gw3lFW7N7VzZVtR-N87negbofW0BD29PhDWDB4u0TpsiDI5ZICT79zndF9Dz3tsMNwFO8r1ugZUnCbjIQx4WlY7P7v~vSJq8SYSdlnM4RgG~NSy-MqdERNM6qg2TwITW7NSp0SZES4dJhFiPh8MPBSq~H6QBfUPQWiILhDi7JZwtviAEd19XMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planner Siren presented proposed changes to the village’s property-transfer process, commonly known as the certificate of compliance, and asked trustees whether they prefer a streamlined approach or to require additional pre-closing inspections and zoning details.

The nut graf: staff recommended Option A — retain the established \"certificate of compliance\" name (to avoid changing procedures with the Cook County Clerk’s recording division) and streamline the process by removing required interior inspections unless staff needs to confirm a specific code violation. The village would still collect property-survey information and would provide additional zoning or landmark information to buyers after closing or upon request; trustees supported that recommendation.

Siren told the board that the process currently serves two primary purposes: ensuring village debts on the property are paid and collecting a property survey useful to both the village and buyers. Staff proposes inspecting properties only when necessary to confirm that a code violation has been resolved or when a buyer requests a zoning review that requires inspection. Siren said including zoning measurements (building coverage and impervious-surface coverage) on the certificate would require an inspection and more staff time; hence the three options presented to the board:

- Option A: Keep certificate name; provide required basic items only; make optional or post-closing distribution of additional property information (staff recommendation).
- Option B: Add low-staff-time additional property information to the certificate given before closing.
- Option C: Add both additional property information and zoning details on the certificate, which would require on-site inspections and more staff time.

Siren recommended Option A as the fastest and most predictable approach. Staff noted it can send detailed property information (landmark status, flood zone, special zoning allowances, nonconforming uses, lead service-line information) to buyers after closing or provide it before closing on request. Planner Siren and Village Manager Francis said keeping the existing certificate name avoids months of reworking procedures with the Cook County Clerk’s Recording Division, referencing the village’s prior six-month effort in 2016 to establish the current process.

After discussion—during which trustees asked about examples such as ADA accommodations recorded on title and how nonconforming driveways are handled—the board agreed to proceed with Option A and directed staff to prepare ordinances and procedures reflecting that approach. Staff will amend municipal-code sections that reference the certificate of compliance and later amend zoning-code language that requires Planning and Zoning Commission and Preservation Commission review.

Outcome: direction to staff to pursue the streamlined Option A, keep the \"certificate of compliance\" name to preserve the current Cook County recording workflow, offer additional property information post-closing or upon request, and prepare ordinance language for review.","Planner Siren presented proposed changes to the village’s property-transfer process, commonly known as the certificate of compliance, and asked trustees whether to require inspections and additional pre-closing information.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6114849,"Riverside trustees preview draft Climate Action and Resilience Plan, no action required",625,385000,1010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741522-282989c9ed6a5e88b3d1e1f3d3704e70&start=385&end=1010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741522-282989c9ed6a5e88b3d1e1f3d3704e70/thumbnail_385000.jpg","/articles/6114849/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-trustees-preview-draft-Climate-Action-and-Resilience-Plan-no-action-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114849-ffe105f1cc8d87d8a5dec4829905e237/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149075&Signature=o63aAAfdqcP9I5ur2FlspcAWsx-NMdL3tSOtQH4WVsvz9feQPHYYfc~uyXbzZs7rq5NTQgKOtjP8qlluY6zCErPvlJKfQOoif8zLUhfugUqXRfBk3hpIIjzBuhNj1SiZo5eZHFlCgqNjcoaLTUNzoRzmHL5Tu9M0IEv~6FN8WDU~VDnDL~zhqiQ5intRpLZ6NBHKssIcLtHNizaUYyhoWjmr-YoCMorxatCAKCVTU~s8QVomf9nj4xblTQV0rFUjhMbczruNs3Ioshucu6sQ8-O68D80o6-TVEfEzoZGwhBXNA5mvSVdo03sc161kCF105LhtO4YQenH277q9nMgCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant Manager Ashley Monroe and consultant Melanie Nutter presented the Village of Riverside’s draft Climate Action and Resilience Plan at the March 20 Board of Trustees meeting, describing the plan’s inventory of emissions, climate risks and recommended strategies.

The presentation introduced a document of more than 70 pages that includes a community-wide greenhouse gas inventory using 2022 data, a customized climate risk assessment and an implementation framework. \"We have 45 strategies and 127 actions across 8 sectors,\" Melanie Nutter said, outlining the plan structure and next steps.

The nut graf: the plan aims to give Riverside a menu of prioritized actions the village can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience. Staff framed the draft as a starting point for trustee feedback and subsequent public review rather than a final policy the board must approve tonight.

Nutter summarized key findings from the greenhouse gas inventory: \"a majority of your greenhouse gas emissions do come from buildings,\" with about 38% attributed to natural gas use in buildings, about 25% from electricity in buildings and roughly 23% from gasoline passenger vehicles. She described the eight sectors covered by strategies: efficient buildings and green energy; clean transportation; waste reduction and sustainable materials; healthy green spaces; sustainable village operations; water and wastewater; community-wide resilience; and social cohesion and equity.

Nutter and Monroe described how each strategy in the plan includes a short description, supporting actions and implementation considerations such as estimated greenhouse-gas reduction potential, cost, time frame and likely lead (village-led or partner-led). They told trustees the plan will be followed by (a) an implementation matrix that assigns partners, funding sources and key performance indicators to each action and (b) a shorter priority-action list of near-term items staff recommends for the next two to three years based on impact, feasibility and community support.

Trustees were invited to submit comments through a feedback form; staff said it will incorporate trustee input, release a draft for public review, and then finalize the plan for launch and implementation. No vote or formal direction was requested or taken at the meeting.

The presentation was followed by a brief period for questions and no public comment was offered on the item. The board moved on to other agenda items after accepting the presentation for review.","Assistant Manager Ashley Monroe and consultant Melanie Nutter presented a draft 70-plus page Climate Action and Resilience Plan that includes a 2022 greenhouse-gas inventory, a climate risk assessment, 45 strategies and 127 actions across eight sectors; trustees were asked to review and provide feedback and no board action was taken.","actionData","errors"]

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