2010-05-19 - Plan Commission - Agenda Packet VILLAGE OF
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BUFFALO GROVE
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Fifty Raupp Blvd. AGENDA
Buffalo Grove,IL 60089-2100
Phone 847-459-2500 BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Fax 847-459-0332
May 19,2010
7:30 P.M.
MEETING LOCATION: Village Council Chambers, Buffalo Grove Municipal Building,
50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: Petition to the Village for approval of a special use to operate a child day care home at 331
Fox Hill Drive, a single-family detached home zoned in the R-6A Single Family Dwelling District.
SUBJECT PROPERTY COMMON DESCRIPTION: 331 Fox Hill Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL
REGULAR MEETING
(Immediately following public hearing)
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes—None
IV. Committee and Liaison Reports
V. Matters for Discussion
A. Child day care home, 331 Fox Hill Drive—Special use in the R-6A District
B. Waterbury Place—Review of Final Plat of First Resubdivision
VI. Chairman's Report
VII. Future Agenda Schedule
VIII. Public Comments and Questions
IX. Staff Report
X. New Business
XI. Adjournment %44j:.
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ROBERT E. PF L 1
Village Planner
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REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT—Leica Microsystems, 1700 Leider LaPe-010449 Creek Corp Part)
Mr. Pfeil advised the Commission that at the May 17 meeting, the Village Board
discussed a proposed parking expansion at 1700 Leider Lane. Bridge Development
Partners has requested that the Village Board handle the site plan modification rather than
referring the matter to the Plan Commission. The Village Board directed staff to
informally present the proposal to the Plan Commission to determine if there are any
issues that should be addressed concerning the plan change. Mr. Pfeil noted that Bridge is
discussing a lease with Leica Microsystems that would affect only a portion of the
building. Leica wants assurances that parking can be added if necessary to accommodate
future users at the property. Since the building is approximately 188,000 sq.ft., the
parking demand could exceed the current available spaces if some tenants have large
office areas.
Mr. Pfeil noted that the request to add parking in the front yard would require a variation
to allow 56 spaces to partially encroach into the 30—foot landscaped setback along
Aptakisic Road. The amount of variation is minimal, but a public hearing for amendment
of the annexation agreement is required. He presented photos of the site and the
landscaped setback area.
Commissioner Weinstein asked why we would consider this proposed parking space
before they even know whether they will need it or not.
Mr. Pfeil commented that Bridge has represented that Leica will not enter into a lease
unless they have assurance that in the event that the building is fully tenanted, more
parking would be allowed to be constructed if necessary to accommodate that overall
parking demand at the site. The amended annexation agreement would stipulate that the
parking in the front yard could not be constructed until it is needed to satisfy the parking
demands of tenants at the property.
Commissioner Weinstein stated his concern with the construction impact on the actual
parking if and when they decide they need to create the additional parking.
Mr. Pfeil noted it would probably be a fairly brief construction period as it not a huge
project.
Commissioner Myer stated she hopes the owners would understand that if Leica comes in
they would have to be very careful about the parking demand of other tenants in the
remainder of the building.
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Mr. Pfeil noted that Leica would have a substantial amount of office area, and this will
limit the amount of additional office space available for future tenants unless major
changes such as a parking structure would be feasible.
Commissioner Bocek stated if they remove some of the berm along Aptakisic Road,
some of the landscape material should be reused in other parts of the site rather than just
disposing of the plant material.
Mr. Pfeil noted a revised landscaping plan will be required as part of the parking lot
expansion. The Village Forester will review the plan and make recommendations
concerning re—use of plant materials.
Commissioner Stark asked if the proposed area has enough space for additional parking
spaces.
Mr. Pfeil noted that the plan would need to meet applicable standards for aisle width
between the parking rows.
Chairman Ottenheimer asked if any Commissioners want a workshop to further review
the proposal.
The Commissioners concurred that additional review by the Plan Commission is not
necessary.
Board orCommission: ❑ Plan commission
Document Type: 0 A e
g nda ❑ Minutes
Meeting ate: 05/19/2010
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
AGENDA
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
May 19, 2010
7:30 P.M.
MEETING LOCATION:Village Council Chambers, Buffalo Grove Municipal Building,
50 Raupp Boulevard,
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: Petition to the Village for approval of a special use to operate a child day care
home at 331 Fox Hill Drive, a single-family detached home zoned in the R-6A Single Family
Dwelling District.
SUBJECT PROPERTY COMMON DESCRIPTION: 331 Fox Hill Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL
REGULAR
MEETING
(Immediately following public hearing)
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes—None
IV. Committee and Liaison Reports
V. Matters for Discussion
A. Child day care home, 331 Fox Hill Drive— Special use in the R-6A District
B. Waterbury Place—Review of Final Plat of First Resubdivision
VI. Chairman's Report
VII. Future Agenda Schedule
VIII. Public Comments and Questions
IX. Staff Report
X. New Business
XI. Adj ournment
ROBERT E. PFEIL,
Village Planner