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'ytXi NltAN ALL THI& CAM^ Ot/T Of voufc apOMC /wi^r voufc Aax**1 «t *EKy a&*oeo all VK/inTEK HA problems at the comer of Route 130 and Crystal Lake road, and the traffic congestion that occurs whenever a program at the high school leaves that area He said that at tifnes like this, sometimes he and his neighbors have to wait forty- five minutes to get out of their own driveways He also emphasized that the proposed project would soon be situated in the center of town because that seems to be the way the city's projected growth is moving He felt the same problems might occur which have faced McHenry hospital, which is located in the center of town and seems unable to provide adequate parking facilities because of its location. "This city has been poorly planned from way back when," Stangarone said, "Let's not make the same mistake again ." Mrs. Beatrice Newkirk said she felt there was a conflict of ages, activities and a traffic problem in connection with the proposed site. She pointed to the fact that more employee parking spaces would probably be needed at this location because there are no transportation facilities in McHenry. Almost everyone would have to have a car to reach the home since most employees would not be within walking distance, she remarked. Mrs. Newkirk added, "I think the facility is very greatly needed in the community and the county. I would like to see it in the McHenry community but not where it is now planned." Six members of the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals were present at the hearing. Besides Chairman Paul Fidler. they are Donald Williams, James Fouse, Mrs. John (Liz) Nolan, Charles Adams and Clint Claypool. Board Attorney Bernard Narusis was also seated with the members. After the board studies the information presented Friday, it will make its recom­ mendation to the City Council, which will make the final decision on the zoning request. ASK REVIEW OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBDIVISION (Continued from page 1) adjacent to the existing urban centers, where public services are available, or can be provided in an orderly manner. "3-- Require a minimum agricultural acreage large enough to support a reasonable degree of mechanization, provide areas large enough to handle animal waste disposal, or be an attractive rental unit for farming purposes. "*-- To encourage future development utilizing the substantial number of existing parcels currently plotted for non-agricultural uses Enhance the quality of life in both the rural and urban areas of the county through elimination of strip develop­ ments along county and township roads. "6-- Reduce the conflicts which develop between urban- rural land uses when these uses become extensively in­ termixed. The interest of all citizens can best be served by avoiding single - family dwellings in close proximity to natural odors, noise, lights, and other necessary and customary functions of farming PACE IT • PLALNOEALOl-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, UN Honor Howard Brody At Michigan Convocation Howard Brody, son of Judge and Mrs Leonard Brody of <Mt Bull Valley road, McHenry. was one of eighty-seven graduating M D s honored at the convocation ceremony of the Michigan State university College of Human Medicine in East Lansing this month While in medical school, Brody has been active in teaching and research in medical ethics. He has organized conferences to discuss treatment of dying patients, informed consent, and other ethical issues among the staffs of . Lansing area hospitals A book he originally prepared as a text for medical students. Ethical Decisions in Medicine, was published earlier this year by Little, Brown and Company. Brody s work on medical philosophy and medical ethics *4,875 In State Revenue Shoring To City The city of McHenry received $4,875.43 in the distribution of $7,168,357.41 in state revenue sharing to Illinois Munic­ ipalities and counties for the month of February The returned funds are a portion of the state income tax. M c H e n r y c o u n t y municipalities received $43,873 71 and the unin­ corporated county government received $26,345.75 for a total allotment of $70,219.46 Following is a list of local municipalities and the money was supported this past year try student fellowship from the Institute on Human Valuta la Medicine, financed by the National Endowment for the Humanities Brody is a 1967 graduate §t McHenry Community high school and received his Bachelor's degree from Michigan State in 1971. While engaged in Ma pre-medkal studies, he alao worked taring vacations at McHenry hospital. After officially completing his M D. requirements later this year, Brody plans to remain at Michigan State for an additional year in order to complete work on a Ph D in philoaophy of medicine. Ho then intends to enter a residency in the field of family practice, eventually seeking a career in medical school teaching. they received during February under the Income Tax Sharing program: McHenry Shores. $537 69; McCullom Lake, $554 19; Lakemoor, $505 95; Sunnyside, $299 00, Spring Grove. $210 91 and Richmond, $731.94. The distribution la made on a per capita basis to municipalitiea while counties . receive distribution on the basis of county population ia unincorporated territoriea. The Department of Local Govern­ ment Affaira handles distribution of the funds "An estimated $110 million In revenue will be returned to local governments in fiscal year 1976, which represents an increase of 12.2 percent over Isst year's distribution." said Locsl Government Affairs Director Frank A. Kirk. Crystal Lake Youths Charged With Robbery Jerry L Newman. 18, of 5013 State street and Steven J. Teresi. 18, of 7208 Cowlin street, both of Crystal Lake, were arrested Sunday night by sheriff's deputies sfter it wss reported there hsd been armed robberies in Pearl City and Belvidere. A description of the csr wss broadcast at 8 p m by stste police in Rockford snd the csr was seen entering Marengo about one-half hour later The auto was stopped by Sheriff's Deputy Mark Jacobeen and Marengo Policeman Jerry Croner on Route 20. Investigstions by detectives from Lake county, Boone county. Lake Geneva. Wis., Belvidere andMundeleinas well as McHenry county, led to numerous counts of srmed robbery sgainst the two youths. Newmsn wss charged with five counts of srmed robbery by the following departments: Lske county sheriff's, Belvidere. Mundeiein, Pearl City and Lake Geneva. Wia. McHenry county police alao charged him with unlawful possession of cannabis. Teresi had six charges of armed robbery placed against him by the following deport­ ments : Kast Dundee, Marengo, Belvidere, Mundeiein, Lake county and Pearl City police. He was alao charged with unlawful possession of can­ nabis by McHenry county police. from HISJORr S SCRAPBOOK April 2, 1962-Negroes la Birmingham, Alabama, begin maaa drmoastratioas, demaadiag more civil rights and an eed la segregates. April 3, 1882-Famous outlaw. Jesse James Is shst and killed by Robert Ford, a member of the James Gang April 4, 1917-Tbe U.S. Senate spprsvM s resetattea sf war (World War 1) agaiastGermaay. April 5, 1614-Pocaboatas, daughter of the ladlaa chief Powhatan, is married ia Virgiaia to John Retfe. an EngKshmsa. April 6, 1999-Robert Edwin Peary becomes the first civilised maa to reach the North Pole--it had beea Us dream far 29 years. April 7, US*-Oklahoma repeals its law prohibiting the sale «f liquor, leaviag Mississippi the oaly dry state. April 8. 1952-Presides! 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Buildings in the immediate area are condominiums to the west and West campus high school on the south. Rittenberg pointed out that his firm had designed other nursing homes and stressed that having the high school nearby was a favorable asset. He said people confined to nursing homes enjoy seeing activity outside of the building so they have something to watch. "Its activities are attractive visually to residents of this nature," he remarked. Introduced into evidence was a letter of commitment from North West Federal Savings and Loan to Farkas for a loan of $3,100,000 dollars to construct the facility and purchase the land. Chairman of the Zoning board, Paul Fidler, said the letter indicates the petitioners apparently are financed and capable. Farkas pointed out that North West Federal Savings and Loan is very familiar with the McHenry area and has "quite a few" mortgages on homes in the immediate area. "The Savings and Loan felt quite comfortable after studying this project in making this kind of loan," Farkas said. "I think it is a safe assumption that if they felt this project would endanger the other in­ vestments they have in the area, they probably would not be making this loan," he commented. On Looze's instructions* Harrison worked up a tax impact study on the proposed property as compared to other properties in the area. He compared taxes that would be realized on the proposed project to a housing develop­ ment containing fifty-five condominium units in Boone Valley Plat No. 6 adjacent to the proposed property. The land area in Plat No. 6 was about twice the size qf the property for the proposed nursing home. Based on the present 1974 tax rate, the housing development pays $27,882.56 in taxes com­ pared to an annual tax of $62,696.58 that would be generated from the nursing home which is classed as in­ come property. Farkas pointed out the facility will pay four and one- half times more taxes than a housing development, would create no burden for police, schools or public library, and the tax revenues can be used to enhance the overall value of the community. The petitioners asked that if the project is approved, they be allowed to exchange a 100-foot square parcel of land which the city now owns in its five-acre tract for another parcel of similar size. The city owns this small parcel of land which is proposed for use in con­ structing a new water reserve supply. Farkas said they are requesting this exchange because the existing location of the city's land "gets in the way of our residents' ability to use the space around the recreational building." The petitioners will offer to the city, a pared of land identical in footage and dimensions on Crystal Lake rorfd, together with necessary easements of access. The petitioners also asked that they be given a "two-year experience rating" in regard to lowering the ^y-parking regulations for the building from 112 to 55 parking spaces. Based on his fifteen years' experience in operating three other nursing homes, Farkas asked that he be given two years to try his suggestion. If at that time the city indicates there are not adequate parking spaces available, "we will increase it," Farkas said. He said that only on certain holidays such as Mother's day, Christmas, Easter, and maybe New Year's, would additional parking be required. He felt the overflow could use the high school parking lot. The administrator pointed out that it would be cheaper to pour blacktopping than land­ scape the property but in considering what is best for the residents of the home, Farkas believed it was more important to allow them to enjoy the land and "give them the ability to get out of the building." "They can't enjoy blacktop parking areas but they can enjoy the landscaped green areas," he said. "You can always blacktop later but once you blacktop it, you never get it back to them," he concluded. Ms. Kerr reported that 180 employees would be needed over three different shifts. These people would be recruited from the local area. She said part-time employees would also be sought from the community and the high school. "We are looking to use students from the high school in dining areas and for evening hours in the nursing home," she explained. "We have always been actively involved with high schools in work-study programs," Ms. Kerr com­ mented. She estimated that the projected annual payroll of the facility would amount to about $1,000,000. She also stated all purchases for the home would be made locally whenever possible. Twelve people at the hearing registered as objectors. However, only a few voiced their specific objections to the Board of Appeals. Additional traffic and overflow parking seemed to be the main concern of many of those opposed to construction of the facility. Tom E. Evans, Sr., of 4702 Oakwood drive, listened to the petitioners' presentation and then said he felt the visitor parking area was not large enough. Both Evans and August Westa of 4712 Oakwood drive, expressed concern that overflow parking "would go right around the corner on Oak- wood drive". According to Evans, "Oak- wood is not too wide a street and already carries a heavy load of traffic." He said the corner of Oakwood and Front Royal is getting to be a dangerous corner and he felt additional parking there would increase an already hazardous situation. "If all our objections are met, we have no objection to the nursing home," Evans com­ mented. However, he remarked that Whispering Oaks is a retirement com­ munity and people who bought homes there did so with the idea in mind that they would have a peaceful, quiet place to live Evans asked the Zoning board to keep this in mind when they made their decision. He also asked that the board "get assurances not just promisee" that the ideas set forth by the petitioners will be carried out. Richard Swantz, superin­ tendent of the high school , told the Zoning board that he had been, instructed by board members of School District 156 to relate two things to the petitioners and the board: First, although the school trustees could foresee no im­ mediate problem to the nursing home using the high school parking lot on the three or four specified overflow visiting days, they wanted it understood that they are not releasing their rights to regulate that parking lot It was indicated by Looze that the high school's lot is a public parking lot but Swantz emphasized that it is entrusted to the board of education. "The board felt it was dif­ ficult for them to foresee if something should happen in the future and they would reserve the right to deny that kind of thing," Swantz related. The second thing the board wanted made known was that there is now limited use of a practice area behind West campus. However, there is more than a remote possibility that this area will eventually become a competitive field and there would be many people and much noise, Swantz warned. John Stangarone who resides on Crystal Lake road near the proposed site, stated his main objection was "the traffic situation that this has to cre­ ate." He stressed the traffic Spring Sale! $50 off on central air conditioning OPEN Free faucet or wallpaper with vanity! You get-a free chrome-plated solid brass faucet fixture-regularly priced at $17-with any bathroom vanity you buy during this sale. ()r. where available, two free rolls of wallpaper- enough for an entire standard bathroom. I/>ts of vanities to choose from; every model except one has cultured marble top. Sale priced at $49 to $129 Our McGraw-Edison whole-house air conditioning package includes everything you need to convert your forced air furnace to central air conditioning Save up to $!}()()on installation bv doing it yourself And another $5() by buying now! A $2"> deposit will hold your Early Bird price. 9% off on fencing Your choice of redwood basketweave. redwood board-on-board or white cedar stockade Monday 8i 8 30 a m 9pm 'Tuesday. flfcdnesday & Thursday until 6pm S a t u r d a y u n t i l 5 p m CLOSED SUNDAY Most panels reduced by 25' to $1 ACCIDENT IN CITY - McHenry Rescue squad members are shown placing Jackie Duke of 1116 W. Northeast Shore. McHenry. into the squad for transportation to McHenry hospital following a three- car accident in front of McHenry postofflce Monday morning. According to the police report Ms. Duke was parked on Green street snd ss she opened her car door, a Volkswagen driven by Ruth Gauger of Route 173, Richmond, passed by snd hit the open door. The Ganger auto then hit the front of a car driven by Jerome Kalk of SI If Mapiehill. McHenry. which was also south-bound on Green. Ms. Duke wss ticketed for opening vehicle door into traffic. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD