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PUBLIC HEARING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
June 21, 2006
Buffalo Grove Fitness Center (Busch Grove Community Park)
601 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Chairman Ottenheimer called the hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers,
Buffalo Grove Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Chairman
Ottenheimer read the Notice of Public Hearing as published in the Buffalo Grove Daily Herald,
explained the procedure to be followed for the public hearing, and swore in all persons who
wished to give testimony.
Commissioners present: Chairman Ottenheimer
Mr. Smith
Ms. Bocek
Ms. Kenski-Sroka
Mr. Khan
Mr. Teplinsky
Mr. Stark
Mr. Cohn
Mr. Podber
Commissioners absent: None
Also Present: Mr. Michael Rylko, Executive Director, Buffalo Grove Park
District
Ms. Kathleen Lenzmeier, Director Buffalo Grove Fitness Center
Ms. Catherine Burnham, Operational Marketing Manager, Buffalo
Grove Fitness Center
Ms. Kathleen Elliott, Tressler, Soderstrong, Maloney & Priess
Village Trustee Jeffrey Braiman
Mr. William Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner
The following exhibits were presented by the petitioner at the public hearing:
Exhibit A: Construction Plan, undated
Exhibit B: Floor Plan
Exhibit C: Letters of support from residents
Exhibit D: Accredited facilities and spa certifications
Exhibit E: Memorandum from Mr. Robert Pfeil to the Plan Commission dated June 16, 2006
Mr. Michael Rylko reviewed the existing construction plan noting it is enclosing the infill area to
expand their kids' club for the fitness center. The addition is about 8, 500 square feet which is
made up of a sport specific training room, a Pilates room, yoga room and the day spa which
consists of mechanical space, seven treatment rooms and a lobby area. He noted the Buffalo
Grove Park District owns the Buffalo Grove Fitness Center and has a management service
agreement with the Northwest Community Health Care. He stated the petitioner is requesting an
amendment to the Special Use for additional services for the Vitality Spa.
Mr. Rylko noted the fitness center is in its sixth year of operation and they have run massage
services since day one at the facility and they now want to expand those services. He stated the
facility is approximately 72,000 square feet; the addition is 8,500 square feet.
Ms. Kathy Lenzmeier stated their intent with the proposed spa is to complement the variety of
fitness opportunities with additional services that are designed to improve health and wellness.
She noted it is their desire to offer services that promote therapeutic healing as a priority as
opposed to beauty and cosmetic enhancement She stated evidence from government bodies
within the fitness industry cite spa services as one of the fastest growing industries. This streak
of popularity and growth has continued to explode and educated consumers are concerned about
improving their fitness and realize the benefits of the spa environment.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated many health care based clubs have pursued such additions to their menus
and have been successful with integrating services that are supported by the medical industry as
healing therapies. She stated they are currently in the process of designing the spa services they
intend to offer at the Vitality Spa. The menu of services that have been included in the report
that was distributed to the Board have been carefully selected and analyzed to ensure that they
are therapeutic in nature and that they are supported by the hospital as legitimate wellness
services.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated they consider the menu of services to be a strong blend of body treatment,
healing therapies and skin modalities. Vitality Spa employees will be required to maintain their
Illinois state license and certifications for their therapeutic areas of expertise. Employees will
also be required to maintain a current health care provider's CPR and AED certification.
Additionally they must complete a comprehensive safety training program, including blood born
pathogens training. A clinical level of hygiene will always be maintained
Ms. Lenzmeier stated they are sure that with the addition of this spa and such therapeutic
services, the Buffalo Grove Fitness Center will emerge as a unique and popular destination to
achieve the best in fitness health and wellness.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated they would like to stress that they intend to be very different than some of
the local providers in the fact that everything they will be using is non-acidic. The therapies are
definitely based for wellness purposes. It will be a facility that a person who may need better
foot care or sports foot care can come and be assured that they will be in a clinical based
environment that is well maintained.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated they put the information out to their membership and received over 100
supportive letters, e-mails and signed petitions from Buffalo Grove based residents.
Commissioner Teplinsky asked what the difference is between a therapeutic manicure or
pedicure versus a cosmetic manicure or pedicure.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated this spa has investigated products that are non-acidic in nature which
means there will be no acrylics and products are organic. It is not the kind of place to go in just
to have your nails painted which will not be offered. There will only be a full therapeutic service
where you actually get a massage, reflexology and the polish portion is strictly to seal the nail
after the therapeutic service is done.
Commissioner Teplinsky asked what other services are done along with the package and what
the distinctions are.
Mr. Lenzmeier stated first it is the type of products used and secondly the packages are
therapeutic in nature.
Commissioner Teplinsky asked what the difference is between a therapeutic manicure at the
proposed spa and any other retail establishment in Buffalo Grove.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated the usual retail establishment offers a 30 minute service where they file
your nails, do your cuticles and polish the nails. The spa will be an hour service where they
actually do reflexology, massage the hands, and exfoliation.
Commissioner Teplinsky asked what kind of licenses the employees hold.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated they will have to have an Illinois state license as a nail technician as well
as CPR certification and AED certification and blood work pathogen training. They will also be
able to provide reflexology which requires special training in that area.
Commissioner Teplinsky asked if these services will be offered to members and non-members of
the club.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated yes.
Commissioner Stark asked if there are any other parcels of land in the Village that are designated
RE.
Mr. Pfeil stated there are a number of properties zoned Residential Estate. Some are residential
properties at the far north end of the Village and others are public uses such as Buffalo Grove
High School, which is a special use. The Fitness Center is one of a number of public or
quasi-public uses in the Village that are zoned in a residential classification with a special use.
Commissioner Bocek stated she is trying to figure out why some of the surrounding
establishments could not satisfy the proposed spa requirements, minus the organic product use.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated that within the fitness center environment there are senior citizens on site,
athletes on site and people who are involved in athletic sports etc. Their feet are very important
to their activity and they have a much higher risk for fungal infections and diabetes among these
people. Many people would feel safer coming to this kind of facility due to the higher standards
and for the therapeutic nature of the services.
Commissioner Cohn asked what endermology.
Ms. Catherine Burnham stated it is a form of cellulite treatment. It is a patented name that refers
to the actual equipment involved in cellulite reduction. Through a series of these types of
treatments it will help to reduce the appearance of cellulite and the presence of cellulite.
Commissioner Kenski-Sroka asked if any of these services could be classified reimbursable by
either insurance or flexible spending accounts for health care.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated she is not sure and they could attempt to do that on their own.
Commissioner Podber asked if there is any medical condition that is actually curing any
problems.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated reflexology is more of a nerve massage where they actually put pressure
on nerves within the foot or hands that alleviates some of the problems. These are
complimentary treatments to medical services.
Commissioner Podber asked Mr. Rylko who the owner is of the Vitality Spa.
Mr. Rylko stated the owner of the building is Buffalo Grove Park District who is the petitioner
and they are in their sixth year of a contract management service with Northwest Community
Health Care.
Commissioner Podber asked who would receive benefit from the fees generated by the services.
Mr. Rylko stated that would be the Park District.
Commissioner Podber asked what the payout rate is for Northwest Health Care.
Mr. Rylko stated the way the tax law is written, they have gross revenue they have to meet in
order to get a bonus. Otherwise everything is basically a straight pass through.
Commissioner Podber asked what microdermabrasion is.
Mr. Lenzmeier stated it is in the nature of scaring and treatment to rejuvenate damaged skin.
Commissioner Podber asked what other types of endeavors the Park District would consider
going into.
Mr. Rylko stated for the record that any type of revenue the Park District makes off of this
facility will go back into public support of programs and other facilities.
Commissioner Podber asked if they are considering any other things like a branch bank or
restaurant.
Mr. Rylko stated there are no plans for a branch bank in the facility although they do offer a
juice bar and there is a pro shop there.
Commissioner Podber asked if prices will be competitive.
Mr. Rylko stated yes.
Commissioner Podber asked who will be paying for the overhead of the space.
Mr. Rylko stated the whole facility was based on a business plan. The land was purchased
through tax dollars but the facility was constructed and operates on a day to day basis through
membership fees and charges so the operation and principle interest payments of the facility is
paid through those fees and no tax dollars go to support the facility.
Commissioner Podber asked how much will be charged for a therapeutic manicure.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated their menu of services has not been completed at this time. However, it
will definitely be competitive with any other facility of this nature and they plan to give
members a discount.
Commissioner Podber asked if the Park District pays sales tax.
Mr. Rylko stated yes.
Commissioner Podber asked if the e would be sales taxes associated with the manicures.
Mr. Rylko stated the products being sold would incur sales taxes.
Commissioner Podber asked how this product fits in to the scope of what the Park District wants
to do and the mission statement.
Mr. Rylko stated it fits in with servicing the community and the members in order to be
competitive with surrounding medical based fitness centers that offer these spa types of
facilities.
Commissioner Podber asked what other types of services might be fair game for the Park District
to offer.
Mr. Rylko stated some day they might like to offer a community center, batting cages and an
aquatic facility. All of these are in their long range strategic plan.
Commissioner Smith asked why the acupuncture is being offered in the spa as opposed to the
physical therapy area.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated physical therapy requires a doctor's referral and acupuncture does not. A
person can just make that conscious choice to go on their own accord to receive those services.
Commissioner Smith stated in his opinion health and wellness and spas and vanity in general
have come a long way and he feels all these services fit into that and he does not have a problem
with any of the services. If you look at other spas in Buffalo Grove most of them offer a variety
of these types of items and services so as far as zoning it fits into this facility.
Commissioner Stark asked if these services were always planned for from the inception of the
fitness center.
Mr. Rylko stated no but that it was a suggestion from membership feedback.
Commissioner Cohn asked how responses from the membership were solicited for this proposal.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated they actually put a list of the proposed services at the front desk and
people on their own stopped to fill out their support. It was actually only out for 24 hours and
the level of support in just those 24 hours was amazing. People who saw that took their time to
provide the e-mails sent to us
Commissioner Cohn asked if there was any negative feedback from anyone about the proposal.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated no.
Mr. Rylko stated no.
Commissioner Cohn asked if they had solicited any feedback from the community at large.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated no.
Commissioner Cohn read one example of comments from e-mails in support of the proposed
services. He stated his only concern from such response was whether people really understood
what is being offered and the distinction between the types of hand and foot care provided here
being therapeutic. He asked if the membership actually understands that what will be offered is
actually different from what can be received from the community at large.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated there are probably some people who do not understand at this point in time
but they will once they experience the service.
Commissioner Cohn stated his only concern is that some people will think they are getting the
same type of services here as in all other places. He stated he does not want this to be
competition for people who do something different someplace else and he hopes they make sure
the membership understands that.
Chairman Ottenheimer asked if a therapeutic manicure is more expensive than a regular
manicure in general.
Ms. Lenzmeier stated yes. In comparison to other salons that might offer that as an alternative
then no.
Commissioner Cohn asked what recourse the Village has if down the road it appears that this is
less therapeutic and more cosmetic and complaints come in from businesses in the community.
Mr. Pfeil stated the ordinance would be specific in terms of addressing issues of concern to the
Plan Commission that are included in the recommendation for the Village Board to consider. He
stated the ordinance would need to have specific language concerning the allowed uses. If the
proposed additional spa services are allowed by ordinance, the Village would monitor the facility
to ensure compliance.
There being no further comments or questions from anyone else present, Chairman Ottenheimer
closed the public hearing at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Fay Rubin, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
LESTER OTTENHEIMER, Chair
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Meeting ate: 06/21/2006
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REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
June 21, 2006
Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 Deerfield Parkway— Consideration
Of amendment of special use concerning services provided at the facility
Discussion of Village Comprehensive Plan—RTAP/TOD project
Review of conceptual plans for the Prairie View area—follow up
To June 7, 2006 public input meeting
Chairman Ottenheimer called the meeting to order at 8:22 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers,
Buffalo Grove Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners present: Chairman Ottenheimer
Mr. Smith
Ms. Bocek
Ms. Kenski-Sroka
Mr. Khan
Mr. Teplinsky
Mr. Stark
Mr. Cohn
Mr. Podber
Commissioners absent: None
Also present: Mr. Michael Rylko, Executive Direct, Buffalo Grove Park District
Ms. Kathleen Elliott, Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney & Priess
Ms. Kathleen Lenzmeier, Director of Buffalo Grove Fitness Center
Ms. Catherine Burnham, Operation Marketing Manager of Buffalo
Grove Fitness Center
Mr. William Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Khan to approve the minutes
of the public hearing of May 17, 2006. All Commissioners were in favor of the motion and the
motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Smith, Bocek, Kenski-Sroka and Teplinsky
abstaining.
Moved by Commissioner Teplinsky, seconded by Commissioner Cohn to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of May 17, 2006. All Commissioners were in favor of the motion and the
motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Smith, Bocek, Kenski-Sroka and Teplinsky
abstaining.
COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Bocek stated she attended the Village Board meeting on June 5, 2006 and stated
the following items were discussed:
1. New Trustee liaisons to the Plan Commission are Braiman, Kahn, and Rubin
2. Four parcels were annexed into Buffalo Grove from the Ward property; two on
Brockmann and two on Prairie Road
3. Approval of the special use daycare at 619 Cobblestone Lane
4. Discussion of looking into the process of actually renewing the special uses to see if they
should be renewed and ultimately unanimously approved
BUFFALO GROVE FITNESS CENTER, 601 DEERFIELD PARKWAY— CONSIDERATION
OF AMENDMENT OF SPECIAL USE CONCERNING SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE
FACILITY
Moved by Commissioner Teplinsky, seconded by Commissioner Kenski-Sroka to recommend
approval to the Village Board of the Park District's petition for amendment of a Special Use in
the R-E District concerning the services provided in the Fitness Center, specifically the proposal
involving personal care services including microdermabrasion, therapeutic manicure, therapeutic
pedicure and acupuncture being offered in addition to the activities originally approved for the
health and fitness center by Ordinance 97-108.
Commissioner Podber stated he is opposed to the motion and he is disturbed with the fact that
the Park District will clearly be competing with business members in this community and other
communities and he does not see that as a role of a governmental body. He is also disturbed that
the Park District wants to continue expanding. He does not see spa services as a function of the
Park District. He also is disturbed that the Park District is infringing on the roles of business
people who create businesses that generate value for the community and themselves.
Commissioner Kenski-Sroka stated she feels the proposal has shown that other competing health
centers in the suburban areas of Chicago provide the same services. She also feels their analysis
of services provided by the salons located in Buffalo Grove indicate they will not be in
competition for these types of services and frankly she feels the Park District is in the business of
health and fitness. The association with Northwest Community Hospital is eminently acceptable
in her view and she will support the petition.
Commissioner Teplinsky stated the Park District is not just in the business of health and fitness.
They are also in the food business where they offer concessions at the parks and they also offer
clothing at the health and fitness center. In other words, they do and offer many things that do
not involve lifting weights or running on a treadmill and that does not make it inconsistent with
the purpose of being at the facility. He stated he is not at all disturbed by any kind of
competitive aspect of this with respect to existing businesses because he does think what will be
offered is unique and falls within his definition as to what a park district should be offering and
he will vote in favor of this proposal.
Commissioner Bocek stated she also understands the benefit of the proposed services and how
they relate to health and fitness. She said she does not, however, want to hear a year from now
that services such as haircuts are now necessary because head massages are already offered. She
noted her only real objection is the nail polishing which should only be in conjunction with the
whole therapeutic aspect of services.
Commissioner Khan stated that he feels competition is always good for the general public. He
stated he is not opposed to the Park District getting diversification in what they do and he will
support the proposal.
Commissioner Podber responded to Commissioner Khan and noted that the health center
offering these services is anti-competitive. There are several health clubs and spas that are
privately owned and these will be in essence competing with a governmental agency. If the Park
District loses money they may close up shop but they are not going out of business. They can
squeeze private businesses.
Commissioner Stark stated he likes the fact that the Park District is not segregating services for
members versus non-members. He further noted it is a person's choice to being a member in the
fitness center and the proposal is just a part of that whole experience. He stated the proposed
therapeutic services are a totally different service and he will support the proposal.
Commissioner Cohn stated there is always something the government can do that private
businesses can also do and the question is where to draw the line. He feels the park district is
within the box of what they do here and the services they offer fit within the scope of what they
are doing and that they are not competing too far with business within the community who are
offering the same services and he will be supporting the proposal.
Chairman Ottenheimer suggested that Commissioners should keep in mind that the Plan
Commission's responsibility is to review zoning and site plan issues.
Commissioner Podber asked Mr. Raysa if it is possible for the Plan Commission to hear
testimony who are not here who may be directly competing with the Buffalo Grove Fitness
Center.
Mr. Raysa noted that the public hearing has been concluded. If other testimony is to be presented
on this petition, a new hearing would be necessary.
Commissioner Podber stated he feels that only one side of the story has been told and in the
interests of our community he would like to see someone from the Chamber of Commerce or
other avenues to attend the Village Board meeting.
Chairman Ottenheimer stated that Commissioner Podber could make a motion to table the vote
for purposes of publishing another hearing to consider more evidence.
Commissioner Podber stated he is not inclined to do that.
Mr. Raysa noted when the Village Board considers the Plan Commission recommendation and
an ordinance amending the special use, it will be at an open public meeting.
Commissioner Smith stated the proposed services do fit in with the Fitness Center's scope of
activities, and the additional services are consistent with the property's zoning. He noted he
understands what Commissioner Podber is saying and agrees to some extent. However, when he
looks at the services already being provided by the fitness center he realizes they are already in
competition with a lot of businesses in town, and the proposed uses would basically add
therapeutic manicures and pedicures. He does not see the concern about competition with
various nail salons and other businesses, since there is already competition among these
businesses.
Commissioner Podber asked what is to stop the Park District from eventually asking for
chiropractors to be allowed at the Fitness Center. They would not have overhead like the private
sector and therein lies his concern.
Chairman Ottenheimer called for a vote on the motion and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Smith, Bocek, Kenski-Sroka, Khan, Teplinsky, Stark, Cohn, Ottenheimer
NAYS: Podber
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion passed 8 to 1.
DISCUSSION OF VILLAGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN— RTAP/TOD PROJECT — REVIEW
OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR THE PRAIRIE VIEW AREA — FOLLOW UP TO JUNE 7,
2006 PUBLIC INPUT MEETING
Mr. Pfeil noted that there was a meeting on June 7, 2006 which was very crowded, and tonight is
meant to be a follow up. Two concept plans have been drafted: Plan A and Plan B.
Mr. Pfeil noted that the overall planning area extends from Route 22 at Main Street north to the
Stancliff property at Port Clinton Road. Plan A is the less intense proposal. The Stancliff
property would be single-family detached. Just south of the Stancliff property, single-family
attached units are proposed along the east side Prairie Road. The property abutting the Noah's
Landing townhomes is designated for single-family attached. At the southeast corner of Route
22/Prairie Road single-family attached units are proposed. He noted that this is a departure from
previous planning for this property, which focused on commercial redevelopment.
Mr. Pfeil noted that in the Main Street area of Prairie View, a retail/office development is
proposed for the northwest corner of Route 22/Main Street on parcels currently occupied by a
the metal recycling facility and the C.J. Fiore Nursery. Along Easton Avenue "teardown
residential infill" is proposed on the south side of Easton. If property owners are interested in
removing the existing structures and constructing new housing, this activity would be
encouraged by the plan. He noted that the Village is not proposing to acquire properties; the
private real estate market will determine the timing of redevelopment. West of Main Street north
of Easton Avenue, the plan proposes a "village retail" concept with shops on either side of the
street and some single-family attached near the area north of Brockman Avenue.
Mr. Pfeil explained that concept Plan B approaches the property at Main Street and Route 22
differently. A mixed-use development with retailing and residential is proposed. Along First
Street a mix of residential and commercial is proposed, notably on the west side of First Street.
A greater residential intensity is proposed on the east side of Prairie Road north of Route 22.
The Stancliff property is designated for residential, but specific residential types are not
addressed. The parcels abutting Noah's Landing are designated for a mix of residential and
commercial, which is not intended to be high-intensity. The property at the southeast corner of f
Route 22 and Prairie Rd is planned for a mix of multi-family residential and some type of
commercial use.
Ms. Dellinger stated that one thing that concerns a lot of the people that live here is that all this
new development the character of Prairie View would really change. She noted they would hate
to see the character of the area change with new development. She asked if there would be any
way to preserve the historical character of the area.
Commissioner Cohn asked what type of things defines the character of Prairie View and what
could be incorporated into a development plan for Prairie View.
Ms. Dellinger noted it is a very rural area and she does not know how that could be preserved
with the proposed density. She said that she understands that the Metra station and double track
rail line is a significant transportation facility for the area, and higher residential density is
planned near the station, but the plan needs to be more pedestrian friendly. She suggested
limiting the scale of some of the new developments, and not allowing the commercial portions to
be dominated by retail chain stores. She said that a style and scale of development similar to
downtown Long Grove would be nice.
Commissioner Teplinsky noted an article in Chicago magazine about Naperville stressed the
pains that were taken to preserve the look and feel of the area while building it up commercially.
The buildings and footprints have been redesigned and reincorporated while preserving the
character of the area.
Commissioner Stark commented that the consultant working with the Village on the TOD plans
is in full agreement about maintaining the character of Prairie View.
Mr. Pfeil concurred that Mr. Gore of Camiros is very interested in the character issue as is the
Plan Commission and the Village. He noted that some design standards and ways to incorporate
architectural features to maintain appropriate scale are important, and he believes the Plan
Commission will be very careful to address these concepts the planning process progresses.
Ms. Barbara Murphy stated the proposed 6 dwelling unite per acre density is really way too
much for the Prairie Road area.
Mr. Pfeil said that Mr. Gore understands there is an intergovernmental agreement between
Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire that sets 2 units per acre as the density for the Stancliff property.
If Mr. Gore recommends a higher density, then there will need to be policy discussions involving
the community at large, Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove.
Commissioner Cohn asked what other things define the character of Prairie View and should be
preserved.
Ms. Murphy stated she likes the existing older homes with their distinctive architecture, and she
prefers a lot of green area on the residential lots. She stated she is also concerned with the impact
of future residential developments on the affected school districts. She said there is never enough
money for the schools, and higher density will have an impact in terms of available resources to
serve the increased number of students. She further noted that the new intersection configuration
of the north leg of Prairie Road at Route 22 allowing only right-in, right-out turns to Route 22,
will have an impact on traffic flow.
Chairman Ottenheimer noted the Plan Commission shares many of these concerns, and the
Commissioners are all in favor of maintaining the integrity of the architecture and the feel of
Prairie View with perhaps some modernization and updates. As far as the schools are concerned,
when new housing developments are proposed, the school districts are always contacted and
invited to provide comments. The school districts have projections concerning student
enrollment, and proposed developments are evaluated for consistency with these projections.
The Plan Commission pays close attention to the impact of new residential developments on the
school districts.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT—None
FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE
Mr. Pfeil said the next regular meeting is scheduled for July 5, 2006, and this meeting can be
canceled since there are no projects ready for this agenda. The next meeting will be scheduled
for July 19, 2006.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS—None
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS—None
STAFF REPORT—None
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Bocek noted she feels the development at the Estates of Hidden Lake does not
meet the monotony code and asked what recourse there may be to rectify that issue.
Mr. Pfeil said he would need to review the situation Mr. Schar, Village Building Commissioner,
to evaluate the elevations and appearance of the homes that have been issued building permits.
He noted that different materials and exterior elevation design elements are the most easily
controlled aspects in the appearance review and permit issuance process. Color is more difficult
because it cannot be controlled long term since homeowners can modify the exterior colors on a
single-family home.
Commissioner Bocek noted that so much time and effort was spent on this development to make
sure that this does not happen and it is a shame.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Kenski-Sroka, seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously to adjourn. Chairman Ottenheimer adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Fay Rubin, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
LESTER OTTENHEIMER, Chair