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2011-02-16 - Plan Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Plan Commission Document Type: 0 A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 02/16/2011 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION February 16, 2011 Chairman Ottenheimer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers, Buffalo Grove Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners present: Mr. Ottenheimer Ms. Bocek Mr. Khan Mr. Stark Mr. Weinstein Commissioners absent: Mr. Cohn Ms. Myer Also present: Ms. Beverly Sussman, Village Trustee Mr. Martin Sussman Mr. Michael Terson Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Weinstein, seconded by Commissioner Stark to approve the regular meeting minutes of December 15, 2010. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Ottenheimer abstaining. COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS Commissioner Bocek attended the Village Board meeting on February 7, 2011 and noted that the Village's Economic Development Work Plan for 2011 was reviewed and approved by the Board. Commissioner Weinstein attended the Village Board meeting on January 3, 2011 and noted that the Board approved an amendment of the special use for off-track betting at Adam's Roadhouse concerning the change in operator of the betting facility from Inter Track Partners to Hawthorne Race Course. The Board also approved an ordinance amendment concerning the child day care facility at the Torah Academy at the Beth Am property. VILLAGE ZONING MAP—ANNUAL REVIEW Mr. Pfeil presented the annual revised official Village Zoning Map. He noted that the revisions primarily pertain to child day care homes that were granted special uses. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the map as revised. VILLAGE 2011 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK PLAN Mr. Pfeil noted that the Village Board recently approved the 2001 Work Plan. The Commission discussed various projects relating to the Village's economic base and possible upcoming developments. Commissioner Stark noted that the Village worked with Leica Microsystems on site plan changes to support the leasing of building space in the Aptakisic Creek Corporate Park. Commissioner Bocek noted that Cambridge Commons is listed in the Plan as a probable redevelopment that may be initiated in 2011. LAKE COUNTY SUSTAINABLE BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Mr. Pfeil noted that the draft report prepared by Lake County was distributed for review by the Plan Commission. Lake County has been coordinating a task force of municipalities and other agencies to review standards concerning building construction and land development. The basic intent is fostering energy conservation and reducing the environmental impacts of development. He suggested that some of the ideas that may be useful in guiding amendments of the Village Zoning Ordinance and Development Ordinance. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY REGULATIONS Mr. Pfeil provided an update concerning Lake County's amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance relating to wind energy. The County has decided that large "wind farms" will not be allowed. The maximum height of poles for turbines will be 200 feet or less. He noted that regulations used by the Village of Mt. Prospect to regulate wind and solar energy systems were distributed to the Plan Commission. Commissioner Weinstein noted that the Mt. Prospect regulations do not address abandonment of wind energy systems. He said that this is an issue that should be addressed in Buffalo Grove's draft amendments to ensure that systems no longer in use are removed. Chairman Ottenheimer commented that large scale wind farms have been constructed in Indiana and Illinois, but these are typically agricultural areas rather than suburban locations. TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT(TOD)PLANNING AND DESIGN STANDARDS Mr. Pfeil reviewed the Village's previous work concerning planning for transit oriented development. He noted that a study for the areas adjacent to the Prairie View and Buffalo Grove Metra stations was completed in January 2007. The 2009 Comprehensive Plan Update incorporated some of the recommendations concerning land use and housing density for sites near the train stations. He suggested that the Commission begin working on zoning regulations and design standards to guide development projects that may be coming in the next several years. The Commission concurred that updated regulations should be considered. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Ottenheimer noted that Howard Teplinsky has resigned from the Plan Commission, and Eric Smith is now serving on the Village Board. FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE Mr. Pfeil indicated that the regular meeting for March 2 will be canceled, and the next meeting after that is scheduled for March 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Mr. Sussman commented that he thinks the Village needs to enhance the appearance of buildings and developments in areas such as the Dundee Road corridor. He noted that buildings such as the Sunset Foods store in Long Grove are very attractive. Commissioner Bocek noted that Buffalo Grove has an appearance review process for new development, and the Village review team works with developers to enhance the appearance of buildings and site plans. Chairman Ottenheimer commented that the Village tries to balance appearance objectives with the financial issues that developers cite when they are asked to add architectural features and other enhancements. STAFF REPORT—None NEW BUSINESS—None ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Bocek, seconded by Commissioner Weinstein, and carried unanimously to adjourn. Chairman Ottenheimer adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert Pfeil, Village Planner APPROVED BY: LESTER OTTENHEIMER, Chair