1998-014 - APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR SPECIAL USE FOR BUSCH GROVE COMMUNITY PARK - LEARNING CENTER AND GOLF DOME - 03/16/19983/12/98
ORDINANCE 98-14
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR A
SPECIAL USE IN THE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT,
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.
Busch Grove Community Park,
Southwest Quadrant Development - Learninq Center and
Seasonal Golf Training Facility,,
Southwest portion of Busch Grove Community Park
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the
Illinois Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, the real property legally described in EXHIBIT A ("Property")
attached hereto is zoned in the Residential Estate District with a Special Use for
public park facilities pursuant to an Annexation Agreement dated March 20, 1995
approved by Ordinance 95-26; and,
WHEREAS, Exhibits D and E to said Annexation Agreement were Concept
Plans depicting the location of various recreation areas and facilities on the Busch
Grove Community Park Property; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 96-78 was approved by the Village on December 2,
1996 and amended the Park Master Plan (Exhibit B to said ordinance) and approved
a Preliminary Plan for the Northeast Site Improvements; and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance 97-108 was approved by the Village on December
15, 1997 and amended the Park Master Plan (Exhibit D to said ordinance) and
approved a Preliminary Plan for the Northwest Site Improvements, including a
health and fitness center; and,
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WHEREAS, the Buffalo Grove Park District as owner and "Developer" of the
Property has requested the Village's approval of a Preliminary Plan proposing a
learning center and seasonal golf training facility on the southwest portion of Busch
Grove Community Park pursuant to the following exhibits:
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
EXHIBIT B
Site and Zoning Information Sheet dated January 26,
1998 by Groundwork, Ltd.
EXHIBIT C
Project Description (three pages, no date) by the Buffalo
Grove Park District
EXHIBIT D
Preliminary Plan (Site Plan) dated as last revised February
27, 1998 by Groundwork, Ltd.
EXHIBIT E
Busch Grove Park Southwest Quadrant Preliminary Site
Utility Plan dated as last revised January 26, 1998 by
Lindley and Sons, Inc.
EXHIBIT F Busch Grove Park Southwest Quadrant Preliminary Site
Grading Plan dated as last revised January 26, 1998 by
Lindley and Sons, Inc.
EXHIBIT G Perspective rendering of permanent facility building and
seasonal golf training facility structure (8'/2 1 1-inch, no
date)
EXHIBIT H Floor Plan of permanent building, dated as last revised
February 12, 1998 by Groundwork, Ltd.
EXHIBIT I Preliminary Learning Center Area Plan dated as last
revised February 12, 1998 by Groundwork, Ltd.
EXHIBIT J Preliminary Landscape Plan dated as last revised February
16, 1998 by Lindley and Sons, Inc.
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing concerning the request for approval
of the Preliminary Plan including variations of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance
concerning the height of the proposed seasonal golf training facility structure and
parking within the required front yard setback, and a variation of the Village
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Development Ordinance concerning design of stormwater detention areas was
given and the public hearing was held by the Buffalo Grove Plan Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission determined that the Preliminary Plan is
consistent with the Concept Plan approved as Exhibits D and E to the Annexation
Agreement dated March 20, 1995 and the Park Master Plan approved as Exhibit D
to Ordinance 97-108, and the proposed development is appropriate for the
Property and will be compatible with adjacent properties; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees after due and careful
consideration have concluded that the development of the Property on the terms
and conditions herein set forth would enable the Village to control development of
the area and would serve the best interests of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS:
Section 1. This Ordinance is made pursuant to and in accordance with the
Village's Zoning Ordinance, Development Ordinance and the Village's Home Rule
powers. The preceding whereas clauses are hereby made a part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. The Corporate Authorities hereby adopt a proper, valid and
binding ordinance approving the Preliminary Plan (EXHIBITS D, E and F) and
supporting EXHIBITS G through J, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 3
of this Ordinance.
Section 3. Development of the Property is subject to the following
conditions:
A. A variation of Section 17.36.030.F.5 of the Zoning Ordinance is
hereby granted to allow parking with a front yard setback of 26
feet instead of 50 feet;
B. A variation of Section 17.40.020.13 of the Zoning Ordinance is
hereby granted to allow a maximum building height of 65 feet
instead of 35 feet for a portion of the seasonal golf training
facility structure as depicted on EXHIBIT G.
C. A variation of Section 16.50.040.C.3.b. of the Development
Ordinance is hereby granted to allow a stormwater detention
facility to be constructed, planted and seeded in accordance
with Army Corps requirements for stormwater detention/
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wetland mitigation in lieu of Village construction, planting and
seeding requirements as depicted on EXHIBIT F.
D. The air -supported structure for the seasonal golf training facility
shall be operated in conformance with the Project Description
(EXHIBIT C). Use of said structure shall be limited to operation
from November 1 through April 30 of each year, and said
structure shall be removed and stored between mid -May and
mid -October of each year. Said structure shall be constructed
and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations, and
the Village shall inspect said structure as needed to ensure
compliance with said regulations.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after its
passage and approval. This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman. Glover
NAYES: 0 -
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
PASSED: March 16, 1998
APPROVED: March 16, 1998
ATTEST: APPROVE
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illage Clerk SIDNEY H. MATHIAS, Village President