1983-02-14 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes Sr` SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1983,
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 , O'Reilly,
Hartstein, and Gerschefske. Trustees Stone and Schwartz were absent. (Trustee
Schwartz arrived at 7:55 P.M.) Also present were William Balling, Village
Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; James Doyle, Assistant Village
Manager; Frank Hruby, Director of Building & Zoning; and James Truesdell ,
Village Planner.
CEDARVIEW RESIDENTIAL - Pre-Application Conference
Mr. John Nelson of Johnson Associates, Inc. stated that they had been hired by
Mr. Haller to do the land planning and architecture for Cedarview residential .
Mr. Haller stated that this piece of property is located behind the Cedarview
commercial on Dundee Road. They are proposing to build 8 and 4 unit buildings.
Mr. Nelson stated that the access to the property would be through Golfview
Terrace extended. He also explained the uses of the surrounding property.
They are proposing a manor home-type project; each of the units has a separate
entryway, as well as a direct entry into the garage. They would be requesting
several variations under PUD guidelines :
1 . Overall cul-de-sac width
2. A variation in setback strictly for the internal system
There was a question from the Board regarding access to the school . Mr.
Nelson stated they would take that into consideration. It was also suggested
that an access through the Continental Bank area be investigated. There was
a concern expressed about the 25' setback. It was suggested that access
through the office complex be explored. There was also a concern with screen-
ing for the single-family homes in Arlington Heights, as well as a question
of whether or not that area wishes to have access through their development.
A representative of the Northgate homeowners stated that one of their
concerns is ingress/egress; they are concerned with the product itself; they
would like the opportunity to review the plan; and they appreciate Buffalo
Grove's concern with the Arlington Heights residents.
President Clayton stated that this item will be on the agenda on February 28,
1983 for referral to the Plan Commission. Trustee Marienthal stated that he
wishes to see the requested variations removed from this plan.
HIGHLAND POINT
Mr. Ron—Kovarsky, President of the Highlands Homeowners Association, stated
that they had studied the proposed development and wish to make a presentation
based on their findings.
Mr. Stan Pruski presented the statistics of the proposed models :
PLAN 3400 - CAPE COD
Total finished area - 1 ,063 square feet
Unfinished area - 388 square feet
Selling price - High 70's to low 80's
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PLAN 3320 - SPLIT-LEVEL
Total finished area - 1 , 185 square feet
Unfinished area - 532 square feet
Selling price - High 70's to low 80's
PLAN 3620 - 2-STORY
Total finished area - 1 ,599
Unfinished area - 0
Selling price - High 80's to low 90's
PLAN 3620 - 2-STORY
Total finished area - 1 ,740 square feet
Unfinished area - 0
Selling price - High 80's to low 90's
The homeowners are concerned with the intent of the PUD concept relative
to the community, i .e. aesthetics, home values, tax base.
Mr. Bob Koller discussed the financial aspects and the lost tax revenue
from the lower priced homes. He pointed out the lost tax revenues to all
taxing bodies .
Mr. Kovarsky stated that:
1 . Plan 3400 does not meet the intent of the zoning ordinance.
2. Plan 3320 is inconsistent with the appearance of the community.
3. Homes in the area are 3-5 bedrooms; therefore Standard-Pacific
should come up with a 4 bedroom plan.
4. They want all homes in finished state.
5. They believe the integrity of community will be altered with this plan.
6. Tax base is going to receive negative impact.
Mr. Jay Berlinsky, attorney for Standard Pacific stated the Board is acting
on recommendation of the Appearance Commission. He said that the physical
appearance and compatibility of the proposed homes with the surrounding area
is what is being considered; the price is irrelevant and cannot be considered
in making that dete-rmirtation He stated that it is not appropriate to consider
tax impact at this stage of the proceedings. Mr. Berlinsky stated the
models proposed are visibly virtually the same as the existing homes. Standard
Pacific intends to comply with all applicable codes of the Village. Standard
Pacific has the legal right to develop these units.
President Clayton asked for an Executive Session with the Village Attorney
so that the Board may be brought totally up to date regarding potential
litigation.
Micki Fishman stated that she does not believe the monotony code of the Village
has been strictly adhered to. Mr. Balling explained the monotony code, and
stated that he will investigate this specific situation.
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Mr. Paul Linden pointed out that volume is also a measurement of a home to
be considered , and not just the outside measurements.
Mr. Balling pointed out that the Board is well acquainted with the models
and their characteristics.
Trustee Hartstein reviewed some of the criteria to be taken into consideration.
Trustee Marienthal reviewed some points in the Annexation Agreement covering
this development regarding the Village codes.
Connie Larson stated that they were told when they were in the market to
buy their home, that the homes to be built were to be the same as those
existing.
Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by Hartstein, to adjourn to Executive Session
to discuss potential litigation. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:43 P.M.
The Meeting resumed after Executive Session at 10:06 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Schwartz, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned
at 10:06 P.M.
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Janet ML)irabian, Village Clerk