PLAN COMMISSION Tuesday, February 7, 2012 ... - Village of Palatine

plan commission
tuesday, february 7, 2012
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Mrs. Sawyer said she is happy with the proposal. She was concerned that the village would
allow group homes that were not licensed.
Kenny responded that the Fair Housing Act provides protection to such a group home. He was
asked if Palatine is being too onerous in its restriction. Kenny said the village would have to talk
to the state to find examples of non-licensed group homes. He noted that the key words, “not
licensed by the state” could be the basis for requiring a special use permit in order to provide
the protections that State licensing would otherwise protect.
Mrs. Sawyer asked if a home is not licensed, why not?
Kenny said he will check on the licensing/non-licensing issue.
Dwyer outlined the following issues raised at this public hearing that plan commissioners will be
considering in its deliberations and voting:
1. Number of clients (group home population)
2. What is desired v. what the law requires.
3. Prohibiting residents from being recovering alcoholics.
4. Eliminating half way houses.
5. Wording issues.
6. Amount of licensing required.
Annerino asked the plan commission to make a recommendation this evening to speed the
process of consideration by the village council.
RECOMMENDATION
Hansen moved, Mrs. Williams seconded that the plan commission continue the public hearing
on Case 12-09 until February 21.
Unanimously carried.
(9-0)
After communications, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Natalie Meyer McKenzie
secretary