1982-02-08 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes •
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1982,
AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Roll call indicated
the following present: President Clayton; Trustees Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly,
Hartstein, Gerschefske, and Schwartz. Also present were: William Balling,
Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; James Doyle, Assistant Village
Manager; James Truesdell , Village Planner; and Richard Kuenkler, Village
Engineer.
YOUTH CENTER
Mr. Balling brought to the Board 's attention the fact that there have been
three requests from political organizations for use of the Youth Center. There
was discussion on the subject, with some Board members thinking that political
organizations should not be allowed to use the Youth Center, so as to avoid
possible conflicts where one organization might use the Center more than another;
and other Board members thinking that any group should be able to use the Center.
It was decided that, rather than taking a polling at this meeting, a decision
will be made at the next meeting in order to allow the Board time to think about
the decision.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. Balling announced the arrival of a baby girl to Deputy Chief Gozdecki and
his wife.
PUBLIC HEARING - THE GROVE SHOPPING CENTER
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 7:35 P.M. Mrs. Clayton
then read the Notice of Public Hearing published in the Buffalo Grove Herald
on January 18, 1982, for approximately 6.75 acres located east of IL 83 at
Lake-Cook Road . President Clayton then stated the purpose of the Public Hearing.
President Clayton swore in the following people who were to give testimony:
Michael Gitlitz, Rick Moses, Marvin Wehler, Gerald Lindgren, Joseph Schudt,
Robert Brown, and Harold Eisenberg.
Mr. Moses stated that the property is approximately 6.75 acres at the corner
of Route 83 and Lake-Cook Road; the program for this development is a food and
drug operation of approximately 52,000 square feet, food store Phase II , shops
of 9,800 square feet and 4,000 square feet, and two outparcels of 4,000 square
feet and 2,750 square feet. The total is approximately 73,000 square feet.
There is full access to the development on Route 83, and right-in/right-out
only access point, plus a service-only access off of Lake-Cook Road. There
will be 12' buffer strips around the site; the food store is set back 52' ;
the out-buildings are set back 25' . There is a 40' service drive behind the
food store, and a 35' drive in front of the food store. The back of the food
store is screened by a stockade fence, and both high and low plantings. There
are only three islands toward Route 83 which will not be planted; all others
will be curbed and planted. There will be a total of 348 parking spaces.
Mr. Moses then showed an architectural drawing of the food store, as well as
samples of the brick to be used. There will be walls to hide all areas where
�'. trash will be accumulated. Most mechanical equipment will be built inside
the building, with only some units on the roof. The food store will be 52,717
square feet.
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Mr. Bud Wehler described the landscaping plan for the site, and pointed out
the location of the bike path. Mr. Joe Schudt described the engineering for
the site, as well as the detention and retention. He also explained the
improvements which must be made to the existing detention basin to the east.
Mr. Gitlitz advised the Board that, part of the contractual arrangement they
have with the seller is to provide them with a permanent easement or the use
of the detention pond on a temporary easement for the purpose of construction.
The pond will normally be dry, and in times of heavy rain, should drain in
less than one day. Mr. Jerry Lindgren stated that a traffic analysis of the
proposed development has been completed, and he shared these results with the
Board. As a result of this traffic analysis, it is recommended that there be
a single entrance on Route 83, with one inbound and one outbound lane on the
drive; also incorporated on Route 83 would be a separate left-turn in and a
separate right-turn in, and traffic signals. There will be a right-turn in
and a right-turn out access on Lake-Cook Road, with a "porkchop" at this
entrance; there will be a service drive on Lake-Cook Road which will be marked
as such.
Mr. Bob Brown of the Jewel Company explained their philosophy in wishing to
building the proposed center.
President Clayton asked if there were any further comments from the Plan
Commission. There were none. President Clayton asked if there were any
other agencies present wishing to give testimony. There were none.
Questions were asked by the Board regarding the sewer main, pedestrian traffic,
buffering of the trash area, and detention sharing. All questions were answered
to the Board 's satisfaction. Mr. Moses pointed out how they would attach to the
parcel to the north. It was suggested that the staff should have distributed
a copy of the approved plan, and highlighted the differences from the previous
plan, to the Board. Mr. Brown stated that, once this facility is open, the
store in the Ranch Mart would become obsolete; he also stated that the Osco
store in Plaza Verde will remain open. It was pointed out that there was
originally a 50' setback shown for the restaurant, which is now shown as an
outlot.
Trustee Marienthal stated that, from a traffic standpoint, we have destroyed
the corner of Route 83 and Lake-Cook Road.
President Clayton asked if there were any more comments from Trustees, or from
the audience. There were none.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8: 12 P.M.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of the proposal
which has been heard as it has been presented; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NO: Marienthal
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President Clayton stated that the ordinances will be on the February 15, 1982
agenda.
Mr. Raysa pointed out some minor changes which will be made before the ordinances
are finalized. He also stated that this was the first time the model annexation
agreement was used, and he believes it was much easier than it previously had
been. It was pointed out that, when there is an approved plan for a particular
site to which changes are made, a copy of the previous plan should be distributed
to all commissioners and/or Trustees.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. Th.e meeting was adjourned
at 8: 15 P.M.
l Jane . Sirabian, Village Clerk