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Developments & Projects
Village departments are often engaged in a variety of projects, programs and studies. This section provides information on some of the current research and/or process improvement projects that are of the greatest public interest.
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Developments & Projects
In March, 2021, a revised-down version of the Arlington 425 development project, a residential and commercial mixed-use development planned for the Downtown is to be discussed by the Design Commission and Plan Commission. This proposed development by CCH LLC is planned for the south end of a long vacant parcel in the Downtown bounded by Highland, Campbell and Chestnut.
Revisions made to by the developer to the Arlington 425 include:
These proposed revisions to the Arlington 425 development change the total number of residential units from 361 to 322 under the newest proposal and reducing commercial space from 43.800 square feet to 7,500 square feet.
This $150 million development was approved by the Village Board in May 2019 after extensive review. In August 2020 the developer was granted an extension to zoning approvals on the site until June 2021.
For questions about the project, please email planningmail@vah.com.
Revisions made to by the developer to the Arlington 425 include:
- Eliminating the proposed seven-story Highland residential building that included six stories of parking (13 stories) and replacing it with a four or five-story parking garage.
- Changing the Campbell Street building from a nine-story building with182 residential units and commercial space on the first and second floor, to a 10-story building with 26 more residential units proposed in place of the second-floor commercial space and 7,900 square feet of commercial space on the first floor.
- Adding a story to the 54-unit, four-story building facing Chestnut Avenue to a five-story building with 34 additional residential units.
These proposed revisions to the Arlington 425 development change the total number of residential units from 361 to 322 under the newest proposal and reducing commercial space from 43.800 square feet to 7,500 square feet.
This $150 million development was approved by the Village Board in May 2019 after extensive review. In August 2020 the developer was granted an extension to zoning approvals on the site until June 2021.
For questions about the project, please email planningmail@vah.com.
The Sigwalt 16 project is located in the Downtown, between Highland Ave & Chestnut Ave. It is a 16-unit luxury townhome development located immediately south of Arlington 425. The development calls for three buildings with heights up to four stories. If you have any questions regarding this project, please email planningmail@vah.com, and find more information on our projects map.
The Village of Arlington Heights is planning for the future of the Village’s Senior Center. After reviewing 12 responses to a Village-issued Request for Proposals, the Village selected BKV Group and its project partners to consult with the Village on this project.
The Senior Center, at its current location, was planned and then opened nearly 25 years ago. The objective of this project is to evaluate the space utilization and programming at the Senior Center and plan for adjustments that will be of benefit to our community’s current senior residents to make the Senior Center relevant for upcoming senior generations or residents.
Throughout this process, input from the citizens of the Village of Arlington Heights and stakeholders in the Senior Center will be sought and is very important to this process. Information, including announcements concerning public events, will be provided and updated at this location on the Village’s website as this project advances.
Background
The Village of Arlington Heights is undertaking and evaluation and cost feasibility study for the Arlington Heights Senior Center. This facility is the next in the series of updating and modernizing our municipal buildings in order to serve our community.
A wide variety of senior services are provided through the Senior Center. These services include recreational; fitness; meals on wheels; daily luncheon program; case management by non-profit tenant agencies; elder abuse intervention; information and referral; and program and assistance such as a Senior Health Insurance Program, Tax Counseling, senior advocacy, health screening, transportation, and volunteer
opportunities for 400+ volunteers.
The Senior Center is owned by the Village of Arlington Heights and managed under the Department Health and Human Services. The Arlington Heights Senior Center is designed to be a one-stop-shop for many senior needs. The Senior Center houses seven organizations that provide programs and services under the Senior Center’s roof: Arlington Heights Memorial Library; Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights Nurses’ Club Lending Closet; Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services; Catholic Charities Community Development and Outreach Services; Northwest Community Hospital; and Connections to Care.
The Senior Center was founded in 1982 by the Village of Arlington Heights and operated out of the retired Park School. Upon completion of its 1996 Senior Citizens Needs Assessment, the Senior Citizens Commission recommended in its Five-Year Plan that the Village plan for future Senior Center including the needs for additional space, parking, and amenities.
In 1998, the current Senior Center at 1801 W Central Road was opened. The Senior Center was accredited most recently in February 2021 by the National Institute of Senior Centers.
Objective
The purpose of this feasibility study is to develop a programmatic and building/site strategy for the Arlington Heights Senior Center’s based on analyzing the needs and desires of current customers, best practices, and future trends of senior centers in in order to maintain the Senior Center as an active, attractive, and relevant community asset. The evaluation is intended to determine Senior Center modifications needed in order for this community asset to continue to be relevant to future generations and their changing requirements.
In September 2020, the Village issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a consultant for this project. The specific scope of work can be found in the RFP.
Implementation
The Village received twelve responses to its RFP for the Senior Center Evaluation and Feasibility Study. Village Staff evaluated the responses and conducted interviews of finalists. On March 1, 2021, the Village Board selected as the Village’s consultant the BKV Group, in partnership with Lifespan Design Studio (a specialist in senior center programming needs across the country) and Jill Jackson Ledford who provides leadership and whose specialties are senior center design and community partnerships. Lifespan Design Studio have completed over 75 Senior Center Planning & Design Projects and Jill Jackson Ledford has conducted over 21 Senior Center Planning Needs Assessments. The consultant agreement with BKV Group, Lifespan Design Studio and Jill Jackson Ledford is in the amount of $58,000.
Major Tasks
Task 1 Base Drawings & Facilities Condition Assessment
Task 2 Project Visioning
Task 3 Facility Programming
Task 4 Facility Tour
Task 5 Conceptual Design
Task 6 Final Report and Presentations
Events and Updates
June 2022: Senior Center Space Utilization, Modernization and Programming plan Summary Report was accepted by the Village Board
September 2020: Village released project Request for Proposals.
March 1, 2021: Village Board selected BKV Group as the study consultant.
July 27, 2021 at 10 AM: Ms. Jackson-Ledford presented an informational session on the wide variety of senior centers and programs across the country, followed by questions/feedback from the public. To review the recording of this presentation, please click here. We are interested in your thoughts/feedback. Please email Senior Center Manager, Tracey Colagrossi at tcolagrossi@vah.com with your ideas
August 2021: Feedback from the stakeholders and the July presentation were used to create a community survey.
September 2021: Update to the Committee of the Whole including a Memorandum and Senior Center Modernization Presentation
January 2022: Below items are from the Committee of the Whole Meeting, January 10, 2022.
The Senior Center, at its current location, was planned and then opened nearly 25 years ago. The objective of this project is to evaluate the space utilization and programming at the Senior Center and plan for adjustments that will be of benefit to our community’s current senior residents to make the Senior Center relevant for upcoming senior generations or residents.
Throughout this process, input from the citizens of the Village of Arlington Heights and stakeholders in the Senior Center will be sought and is very important to this process. Information, including announcements concerning public events, will be provided and updated at this location on the Village’s website as this project advances.
Background
The Village of Arlington Heights is undertaking and evaluation and cost feasibility study for the Arlington Heights Senior Center. This facility is the next in the series of updating and modernizing our municipal buildings in order to serve our community.
A wide variety of senior services are provided through the Senior Center. These services include recreational; fitness; meals on wheels; daily luncheon program; case management by non-profit tenant agencies; elder abuse intervention; information and referral; and program and assistance such as a Senior Health Insurance Program, Tax Counseling, senior advocacy, health screening, transportation, and volunteer
opportunities for 400+ volunteers.
The Senior Center is owned by the Village of Arlington Heights and managed under the Department Health and Human Services. The Arlington Heights Senior Center is designed to be a one-stop-shop for many senior needs. The Senior Center houses seven organizations that provide programs and services under the Senior Center’s roof: Arlington Heights Memorial Library; Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights Nurses’ Club Lending Closet; Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services; Catholic Charities Community Development and Outreach Services; Northwest Community Hospital; and Connections to Care.
The Senior Center was founded in 1982 by the Village of Arlington Heights and operated out of the retired Park School. Upon completion of its 1996 Senior Citizens Needs Assessment, the Senior Citizens Commission recommended in its Five-Year Plan that the Village plan for future Senior Center including the needs for additional space, parking, and amenities.
In 1998, the current Senior Center at 1801 W Central Road was opened. The Senior Center was accredited most recently in February 2021 by the National Institute of Senior Centers.
Objective
The purpose of this feasibility study is to develop a programmatic and building/site strategy for the Arlington Heights Senior Center’s based on analyzing the needs and desires of current customers, best practices, and future trends of senior centers in in order to maintain the Senior Center as an active, attractive, and relevant community asset. The evaluation is intended to determine Senior Center modifications needed in order for this community asset to continue to be relevant to future generations and their changing requirements.
In September 2020, the Village issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a consultant for this project. The specific scope of work can be found in the RFP.
Implementation
The Village received twelve responses to its RFP for the Senior Center Evaluation and Feasibility Study. Village Staff evaluated the responses and conducted interviews of finalists. On March 1, 2021, the Village Board selected as the Village’s consultant the BKV Group, in partnership with Lifespan Design Studio (a specialist in senior center programming needs across the country) and Jill Jackson Ledford who provides leadership and whose specialties are senior center design and community partnerships. Lifespan Design Studio have completed over 75 Senior Center Planning & Design Projects and Jill Jackson Ledford has conducted over 21 Senior Center Planning Needs Assessments. The consultant agreement with BKV Group, Lifespan Design Studio and Jill Jackson Ledford is in the amount of $58,000.
Major Tasks
Task 1 Base Drawings & Facilities Condition Assessment
Task 2 Project Visioning
Task 3 Facility Programming
Task 4 Facility Tour
Task 5 Conceptual Design
Task 6 Final Report and Presentations
Events and Updates
June 2022: Senior Center Space Utilization, Modernization and Programming plan Summary Report was accepted by the Village Board
September 2020: Village released project Request for Proposals.
March 1, 2021: Village Board selected BKV Group as the study consultant.
July 27, 2021 at 10 AM: Ms. Jackson-Ledford presented an informational session on the wide variety of senior centers and programs across the country, followed by questions/feedback from the public. To review the recording of this presentation, please click here. We are interested in your thoughts/feedback. Please email Senior Center Manager, Tracey Colagrossi at tcolagrossi@vah.com with your ideas
August 2021: Feedback from the stakeholders and the July presentation were used to create a community survey.
September 2021: Update to the Committee of the Whole including a Memorandum and Senior Center Modernization Presentation
January 2022: Below items are from the Committee of the Whole Meeting, January 10, 2022.
The Village Board approved a study to be undertaken by Teska Associates on the Corridor Beautification Plan for Rand Road. This stretch of Rand Road is a crucial retail district to the Village of Arlington Heights, providing significant amounts of sales tax and employment opportunities. In working with Village Staff, Teska Associates is tasked with helping establish an identity for the Uptown shopping corridor by identifying potential improvements to enhance the area as a shopping destination.
A comprehensive assessment of downtown parking needs was conducted in May, June and July of 2018 by Rich and Associates, Parking Consultants retained by the Village of Arlington Heights.
A Phase One Parking Improvement Plan, resulting from the conducted study, was approved by the Village Board in January, 2019.
Background of Parking Study
With a vibrant downtown consisting of multi-story residential unit developments, retail shops, restaurants, offices, entertainment and other community assets, Village officials are looking to understand how the existing and future parking supply can be efficiently managed and support the many activities of downtown Arlington Heights.
Much of the assessment begins with the detailed utilization counts that were conducted in May, June and July of 2018.
During each of these months, three sequential days of counts (Thursday,Friday and Saturday) totaling nine survey dates provided information regarding on-street parking occupancy, public and private off-street parking occupancy and floor-by-floor parking utilization in the Vail, North and Evergreen underground garages. Nearly 100 percent of the available parking supply was included as part of this assessment.
A Phase One Parking Improvement Plan, resulting from the conducted study, was approved by the Village Board in January, 2019.
Background of Parking Study
With a vibrant downtown consisting of multi-story residential unit developments, retail shops, restaurants, offices, entertainment and other community assets, Village officials are looking to understand how the existing and future parking supply can be efficiently managed and support the many activities of downtown Arlington Heights.
Much of the assessment begins with the detailed utilization counts that were conducted in May, June and July of 2018.
During each of these months, three sequential days of counts (Thursday,Friday and Saturday) totaling nine survey dates provided information regarding on-street parking occupancy, public and private off-street parking occupancy and floor-by-floor parking utilization in the Vail, North and Evergreen underground garages. Nearly 100 percent of the available parking supply was included as part of this assessment.
In 1991, the Village Board amended the Comprehensive Plan by designating several areas as redevelopment project areas as part of the Comprehensive Planning Program. One area designated was the Hickory/Kensington area, defined by Dryden Avenue on the east, Miner Street on the north, Northwest Highway on the south, and Belmont Avenue on the west.
Crescent Place Apartments are a new, affordable-housing development at 310 W Rand Road. The development includes new-construction of a four story, multifamily building with approximately 45,000 square feet, containing 40 units, and 80 surface parking spaces.
- FAQ Updated Sept. 28, 2021
- General Project Narrative
- Crescent Place Presentation
- June 23 Plan Commission Staff Report
- Traffic and Parking Study
- Security Plan
- FAQ Updated Sept. 28, 2021
- General Project Narrative
- Crescent Place Presentation
- June 23 Plan Commission Staff Report
- Traffic and Parking Study
- Security Plan
Combined Sewer Overflow Public Notification Plan
This program was developed in compliance with the requirements of the Village’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) General Permit No. ILM58006. The primary objective of this program is to inform the public in the event of combined sewer overflows.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) has flow monitoring equipment installed at representative locations throughout its service area, including the drop shafts to which Arlington Height’s combined sewers are tributary. In addition, the MWRD has created a public notification plan that includes signage at the outfalls, a web page to inform the public of CSO occurrences, and an email address book for the sending of CSO notifications to interested parties.
In the interest of avoiding a redundancy of efforts, the MWRD has invited TARP municipalities to use the MWRD Public Notification Plan for their public notification compliance. The MWRD has developed an opt-in public notification system. Members of the public are able to sign up to receive e-mail and/or text notification of CSO events by accessing the MWRD website.
These parties will be sent an email and/or text alert in the event of a known CSO or diversion to Lake Michigan. The alert contains a link to the District’s CSO website where CSO discharges are displayed on an interactive map. The MWRD website contains additional information on this topic.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) has flow monitoring equipment installed at representative locations throughout its service area, including the drop shafts to which Arlington Height’s combined sewers are tributary. In addition, the MWRD has created a public notification plan that includes signage at the outfalls, a web page to inform the public of CSO occurrences, and an email address book for the sending of CSO notifications to interested parties.
In the interest of avoiding a redundancy of efforts, the MWRD has invited TARP municipalities to use the MWRD Public Notification Plan for their public notification compliance. The MWRD has developed an opt-in public notification system. Members of the public are able to sign up to receive e-mail and/or text notification of CSO events by accessing the MWRD website.
These parties will be sent an email and/or text alert in the event of a known CSO or diversion to Lake Michigan. The alert contains a link to the District’s CSO website where CSO discharges are displayed on an interactive map. The MWRD website contains additional information on this topic.
Arlington Park Development Project
This webpage is intended to house all updates and public communication related to the potential redevelopment of the 326-acre Arlington Park property. Information, presentations, and announcements will be shared on this page as they become available.
If you have any questions regarding this project please email specialprojects@vah.com.
Please visit the Chicago Bears Website for additional presentations and information, including their FAQs.
Tentative Upcoming Meetings and Related Topic (Subject to change)
Monday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m.
Village Board voted to approve a Pre-Development Agreement and Overlay District Zoning Amendment
Plan Commission Public Hearing to discuss Draft Overlay District Zoning Amendment to add Sports Wagering Facility as a Special Use
Monday, October 10th at 7 p.m.: Broadcast Live
Committee of the Whole to Discuss Draft Pre-Development Agreement which outlines a Roadmap for future discussions
View Agenda: Ordinance Review Committee to Discuss Draft Overlay District Zoning Amendment to add Sports Wagering Facility as a Special Use
September 13, 2022: Items from Sept. 12th Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Village Board hosted a Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 12th.
September 9, 2022: Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, Sept. 12th at Forest View Educational Center, 7:30 p.m.
The Village of Arlington Heights will be hosting its regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss updates regarding Arlington Park, on Monday, September 12th, at 7:30 p.m., at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd in the Theater, with a public entrance through door #34. The meeting location has changed to a larger venue given the great amount of community interest on this topic.
At the Sept. 12th meeting, Village staff will provide a summary of preliminary discussions that have taken place so far, discuss the development of a project roadmap, and will introduce some preliminary proposed zoning changes. At this meeting the Village Board will receive a presentation on the background on this project and an outline of the next steps. No decisions will be made at this meeting. All Committee of the Whole meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity for public comment. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Village’s website at https://www.vah.com/your_government/agendas___minutes_ and on the Village’s YouTube page www.youtube.com/VAHBoardMeetings.
Please note, this is a separate meeting from the community meeting that the Chicago Bears are hosting at John Hersey High School on Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 – 9 p.m. Representatives from the Chicago Bears will not be participating at the Village’s Committee of the Whole Sept. 12th meeting.
September 6, 2022
The Chicago Bears have shared an open letter, regarding their potential purchase and redevelopment of Arlington Park. Please note that the Village has not reviewed any official plans or data for this potential redevelopment. Should the Chicago Bears move forward with this project, the Village looks forward to reviewing traffic, financial, and economic data. See the letter on the Chicago Bears website at www.chicagobears.com/arlington-park/
September 1, 2022
The Chicago Bears have announced that they will be hosting a community meeting at John Hersey High School (1900 E Thomas St, Arlington Heights) on Thursday, September 8th, from 7 – 9 p.m., regarding their potential purchase and redevelopment of the Arlington Park Property.
For more information visit the Chicago Bears website.
September 29, 2021
See Press Release
The Chicago Bears and Churchill Downs Incorporated recently executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Arlington Park land parcel. The Village of Arlington Heights has been in communication with the Chicago Bears and Churchill Downs over the past summer to discuss the potential sale of the 326-acre Arlington Park parcel. The Village recognizes that many residents and stakeholders have questions about the potential redevelopment of this land and its impact. This will be a long discussion and there will be many opportunities for community stakeholders to engage in the process. As with all development efforts, the Village will thoroughly analyze all proposals and make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the Arlington Heights community as a whole.
While this process is in its initial stages, all parties fully respect and understand the challenging and complex nature of this effort and are committed to work through and fully explore the tremendous opportunities that this site presents. Further information will be made available as the process unfolds.
June 17, 2021
The Village of Arlington Heights was made aware that the Chicago Bears submitted a bid for the purchase of the Arlington International Racecourse Property site. The Village will be working with the property owner, broker, and all potential purchasers over the next several months to determine which uses would be best for the Arlington Heights community.
If you have any questions regarding this project please email specialprojects@vah.com.
Please visit the Chicago Bears Website for additional presentations and information, including their FAQs.
Tentative Upcoming Meetings and Related Topic (Subject to change)
- There are currently (November 9, 2022) no meetings scheduled with any agenda items related to this topic.
Monday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m.
Village Board voted to approve a Pre-Development Agreement and Overlay District Zoning Amendment
- View Video of November 7th Village Board Meeting
- View Presentation from November 7th Village Board Meeting
- Supporting Documents from November 7th Meeting
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- Overlay District Documents
Plan Commission Public Hearing to discuss Draft Overlay District Zoning Amendment to add Sports Wagering Facility as a Special Use
Monday, October 10th at 7 p.m.: Broadcast Live
Committee of the Whole to Discuss Draft Pre-Development Agreement which outlines a Roadmap for future discussions
- See Oct. 10th Committee of the Whole Agenda
- Draft Pre-Development Agreement
- Reimbursement Agreement
- Watch Video of Committee of the Whole
View Agenda: Ordinance Review Committee to Discuss Draft Overlay District Zoning Amendment to add Sports Wagering Facility as a Special Use
September 13, 2022: Items from Sept. 12th Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Village Board hosted a Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 12th.
September 9, 2022: Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, Sept. 12th at Forest View Educational Center, 7:30 p.m.
The Village of Arlington Heights will be hosting its regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss updates regarding Arlington Park, on Monday, September 12th, at 7:30 p.m., at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd in the Theater, with a public entrance through door #34. The meeting location has changed to a larger venue given the great amount of community interest on this topic.
At the Sept. 12th meeting, Village staff will provide a summary of preliminary discussions that have taken place so far, discuss the development of a project roadmap, and will introduce some preliminary proposed zoning changes. At this meeting the Village Board will receive a presentation on the background on this project and an outline of the next steps. No decisions will be made at this meeting. All Committee of the Whole meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity for public comment. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Village’s website at https://www.vah.com/your_government/agendas___minutes_ and on the Village’s YouTube page www.youtube.com/VAHBoardMeetings.
Please note, this is a separate meeting from the community meeting that the Chicago Bears are hosting at John Hersey High School on Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 – 9 p.m. Representatives from the Chicago Bears will not be participating at the Village’s Committee of the Whole Sept. 12th meeting.
September 6, 2022
The Chicago Bears have shared an open letter, regarding their potential purchase and redevelopment of Arlington Park. Please note that the Village has not reviewed any official plans or data for this potential redevelopment. Should the Chicago Bears move forward with this project, the Village looks forward to reviewing traffic, financial, and economic data. See the letter on the Chicago Bears website at www.chicagobears.com/arlington-park/
September 1, 2022
The Chicago Bears have announced that they will be hosting a community meeting at John Hersey High School (1900 E Thomas St, Arlington Heights) on Thursday, September 8th, from 7 – 9 p.m., regarding their potential purchase and redevelopment of the Arlington Park Property.
For more information visit the Chicago Bears website.
September 29, 2021
See Press Release
The Chicago Bears and Churchill Downs Incorporated recently executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Arlington Park land parcel. The Village of Arlington Heights has been in communication with the Chicago Bears and Churchill Downs over the past summer to discuss the potential sale of the 326-acre Arlington Park parcel. The Village recognizes that many residents and stakeholders have questions about the potential redevelopment of this land and its impact. This will be a long discussion and there will be many opportunities for community stakeholders to engage in the process. As with all development efforts, the Village will thoroughly analyze all proposals and make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the Arlington Heights community as a whole.
While this process is in its initial stages, all parties fully respect and understand the challenging and complex nature of this effort and are committed to work through and fully explore the tremendous opportunities that this site presents. Further information will be made available as the process unfolds.
June 17, 2021
The Village of Arlington Heights was made aware that the Chicago Bears submitted a bid for the purchase of the Arlington International Racecourse Property site. The Village will be working with the property owner, broker, and all potential purchasers over the next several months to determine which uses would be best for the Arlington Heights community.
Overhead Sewer Rebate Program
If your home was constructed prior to 1975, it is probably not constructed with an overhead sewer system. Overhead sewers became a code requirement in 1975 and provide the only certain protection against sewer backup, which can occur due to heavy rain flows into sewers or a blockage.
In 2017 the Village enhanced incentives offered to property owners who may benefit from installing a Village approved Overhead Sewer System or approved Flood Control System. These types of programs, along with public improvements, can be the most cost effective way to reduce structure flooding in the Combined Sewer Tributary Area (CSTA) study areas (one of several studies completed following an historic rain event in July, 2011 that resulted in area flooding).
What are overhead sewers? Overhead sewers are your sewer system elevation relative to the main sewer elevation (street). Your sewer service will exit the basement/or lower level above the floor height. All floor drains, washroom groups, laundry and utility sinks will be drained to an ejector pit and pumped up to sewer service elevation.
If you have overhead to gravity sewers, the sewer service line generally exits your home below the floor level. All fixtures in the basement will be roughly at the same elevation as the main sewer in the street. This will make backups more prevalent. With overhead plumbing, the sewer backup will spill onto the ground before it reaches the level of the pipe exiting your home. Even if it does back up into the building sewer pipes, a properly installed and sealed system should not leak into your home.
If you have ever experienced a basement backup, you know that the restoration and cleanup costs can be substantial. The Village offers a reimbursement program to assist homeowners with the cost of an overhead sewer installation by offering 75% reimbursement for eligible work up to $11,250. The program is administered through the Building & Life Safety Department. Review the guide and application to see if your home may be eligible to participate in this program.
Homeowners interested in taking advantage of this assistance are asked to carefully review information about the program before applying for the Sewer Backup Rebate Program. If you have questions about this program, please call the Village’s Plumbing Inspector at 847.368.5560.
Sewer Backup Program Application
In 2017 the Village enhanced incentives offered to property owners who may benefit from installing a Village approved Overhead Sewer System or approved Flood Control System. These types of programs, along with public improvements, can be the most cost effective way to reduce structure flooding in the Combined Sewer Tributary Area (CSTA) study areas (one of several studies completed following an historic rain event in July, 2011 that resulted in area flooding).
What are overhead sewers? Overhead sewers are your sewer system elevation relative to the main sewer elevation (street). Your sewer service will exit the basement/or lower level above the floor height. All floor drains, washroom groups, laundry and utility sinks will be drained to an ejector pit and pumped up to sewer service elevation.
If you have overhead to gravity sewers, the sewer service line generally exits your home below the floor level. All fixtures in the basement will be roughly at the same elevation as the main sewer in the street. This will make backups more prevalent. With overhead plumbing, the sewer backup will spill onto the ground before it reaches the level of the pipe exiting your home. Even if it does back up into the building sewer pipes, a properly installed and sealed system should not leak into your home.
If you have ever experienced a basement backup, you know that the restoration and cleanup costs can be substantial. The Village offers a reimbursement program to assist homeowners with the cost of an overhead sewer installation by offering 75% reimbursement for eligible work up to $11,250. The program is administered through the Building & Life Safety Department. Review the guide and application to see if your home may be eligible to participate in this program.
Homeowners interested in taking advantage of this assistance are asked to carefully review information about the program before applying for the Sewer Backup Rebate Program. If you have questions about this program, please call the Village’s Plumbing Inspector at 847.368.5560.
Sewer Backup Program Application