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1973-01-30 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 2651 1/30/73 MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VILLAGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HELD BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1973, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :15 P.M. Those present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Those present were President Armstrong; Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll. Trustee Fabish arrived at 8 :30 P.M. Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, and Mr. Robert Grossman of Associated Planners. President Armstrong stated that this meeting is a continuation of the public hearing convened on January 29, 1973 , regarding the Master Plan. He noted that last night' s meeting covered discussion of development along Dundee Road and tax base and development in School District 96 . The President noted that a representative of the Lake County Planning Board was present last night, but was unable to attend tonight; however, a copy of the Plan was given to them, and they will have a representative or a written opinion on Monday evening. Trustee Shirley stated that green areas in Alternate 7 are along creeks or drainage ways. Mr. Grossman stated that they are in flood plain. Trustee Shirley asked the reason woodlands were not protected and preserved. Mr . Grossman stated that this natural resource is limited in the planning area; however, there is a wooded knoll just south of Lake-Cook Road and east of Old McHenry Road that could be incorporated as a park. Trustee Shirley expressed concern that the only green areas are flood plain, and that an area for construction of indoor recreation facilities should be provided. Mr. Grossman stated that the area north of the golf course to the existing park could be used for this purpose. Trustee Shirley noted that there is possible legislation prohibiting construction of flood plain. Trustee Shirley noted that the proposal has 1275 acres of open green land and that 170 acres are for the proposed reservoir, 130 acres for the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, 100 acres for the Arlington Golf Course, 100 acres for the Chevy Chase Country Club, and 20 acres of quarry, which is 40% of the total green area, the bulk of which is privately owned. He then expressed concern that these acres always will be open green. Mr. Grossman pointed out 80 acres of high and usable land in the northern section of the ._. planning area between power lines and a creek bed which would be reasonable to establish a community sized park. Trustee Shirley asked how the privately owned land could be controlled for green 2652 1/30/73 area. Mr. Grossman stated that if outside of Buffalo Grove, the Village would have no control; however, if annexed to the Village, it could be controlled. Mr. William Kiddie, President of the Buffalo Grove Park District, noted that the five acres south of Kildeer III site is designated as residential instead of park on Alternate 7 . He then expressed concern that the Lake County Forest Preserve has been compacted to the point that it is not usable as a park. He then questioned access to the 80 acres for park referred to by Mr. Grossman. He then noted that Park District Plan, NIPCI plans of March, 1971, Open Plan for Lake County, 1970 Soil Survey, and the Village Comprehensive Plan of 1961 indicate that the Buffalo Grove Golf Course is of first priority for open space. He stated that the Park District cannot afford to purchase and maintain the open space indicated in the Plan and felt they should be donated by developers according to Resolution #0-72-35. In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Kiddie is in favor of the Plan with the exceptions already noted. Mr. Ray Mahoney stated that if the Master Plan indicates the purchase of the golf course, he does not favor it. Trustee Fabish noted that the golf course cannot be developed as residential without rezoning. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Grossman stated that the criteria for park land in Resolution #0-72-35 is 10 acres per 1, 000 people and that the plan meets this. He further stated that each PUD will have parks. Trustee Shirley questioned the area east of the industrial site and the area north of Aptakisic Road. Mr. Grossman stated that the 600 acres included in the area north of Aptakisic is included in the plan because it falls in the Village ' s sphere of influence in accordance with the Lake County Sewage agreement, and that the area east of the industrial site is approximately 6, 000 people. Trustee Osmon noted that the people in the area to the east may seek annexation to Buffalo Grove in order to receive services. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Larson stated that "revenue from other sources" are reasonable or underestimated. President Armstrong opened the discussion for the development of Dundee Road. Trustee Osmon stated that he does not agree with the Plan for Dundee Road as presented. He felt the owners of the property may not want to develop residential totally, and that use of the land should be flexible. He then stated that the Plan Commission should be directed that this is a flexible plan. Trustee Mahoney stated that he favors the residential approach to Dundee Road but that the Board should listen to other ideas. 2653 1/30/73 In response to a question from Trustee Rathjen, Mr. Grossman stated that extension of existing pattern was the philosophy used in the Plan for Dundee Road. Trustee Rathjen noted that residential areas now on Dundee Road were placed there originally for the use of model homes. He felt that the Village should take advantage of the economic life- stream along Dundee Road. `./ Mr. Frank Clayton stated that he was not in favor of strip zoning along Dundee Road and gave examples of this type of zoning in other Villages. 9 : 55 P.M. - The President declared a recess. 10:12 P.M. - The meeting resumed. Trustee Shirley noted that according to this plan the assessments will increase 300% and population will increase 350% , but taking into consideration "revenues from other sources" there will be an increase of 10% in revenue. President Armstrong opened the discussion regarding the community center, and golf course and surrounding environs. Trustee Fabish stated that the original concept of the Village was one of single family homes. He felt the density in the Plan should be reduced and that the property around the golf course `—' should be developed single family. Trustee Mahoney stated that if the petition for rezoning of certain property around the golf course is denied, it is possible the petitiioner will seek to ligate the issue. He then stated if the Master Plan shows multiple use for this property, it will benefit the petitioner. He suggested this property be single family on the Master Plan and then listen to the merits of the petition for rezoning. Trustee Rathjen felt it was questionable that businesses would establish in the Community Center because the land is available now and no one wants to develop there. He felt that in the future, when traffic warrants it, businesses will establish there. He felt Lake-Cook Road and the north side of Route 83 would be logical places for commercial. President Armstrong directed the discussion to the area along Milwaukee Avenue. Trustee Osmon felt that the single family shown in the Plan does not reflect that which is existing at the present time. Lengthy discussion took place. The President polled the Board, "yes" meaning in favor of increasing the density in the area between the industrial area and Milwaukee Avenue to the lowest density PUD category and "no" meaning to leave the Plan as presented. The poll found the following: 2654 1/30/73 YES: TrustessOsmon and Rathjen NO: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Mahoney, Driscoll Lengthy discussion took place regarding the strong possibility that this area will develop as PUD. Trustee Shirley stated that he is willing to change his opinion on the poll because he felt it would develop as PUD. Trustee Fabish stated that he has no objection to higherdensity in that rea. , This changed the outcome of the. poll. ', ..z�.� c.Q /�st jaw-G�r�=c/ r—' u •� � r�__�.-�c� The discussion was directed to the northwestern section of the Plan. Trustee Rathjen stated that single family is not a logical use along the north side of Route 83 . President Armstrong asked if Dundee Road, the Community Center, Otis, and Milwaukee Road are developed commercially, how much commercial should be there. Trustee Rathjen stated that these commercial areas will draw from different areas. Trustee Shirley suggested office and research use along Route 83 . Trustee Mahoney stated that single family along the north side of Route 83 would be a continuation of existing use. Mr. Ken Campbell of Levitt Community Development stated that their hommo survey indicates that single family is not reasonable in that area, but that a PUD is possible. President Armstrong stated that the decision for the Master Plan will be taken up at the next regular meeting. He then requested Mr. Grossman to make an overlay of the Plan to show the property around the golf course as single family and the property east of the industrial area as lowest density PUD. Trustee Osmon moved the public hearing adjourn. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 12 : 04 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Pas t s /_ day of , 1973 ta 1 oge esident J /