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1982-06-16 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Buffalo Grove Office Center B-5 Ordinance Amendment June 16, 1982 Chairman Shields called the Regular Meeting to order in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove at 7:4+5 P.M. Commissioners Present: Chairman Shields Mr. Goldspiel Mrs. Sheldon Mr. Davis Mr. Glover Mrs. Reid Mrs. Kaszubowski Mr. Krug Commissioner Absent: Mr. Goldberg Also Present: Mr. F. Callaghan, Developer, Buffalo Grove Office Center Mr. R. Boehm, Developer, Buffalo Grove Office Center Mr. R. Chocholek, Architect, Buffalo Grove Office Center Mr. J. Brim, Consultant for Village, Brim/Braun Assoc. Mr. J. Koch, Land Owner Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Glover, seconded by Commissioner Kaszubowski, abstain Commissioner Reid to approve the June 2, 1982 Public Hearing minutes. Page 3 paragraph 3 from bottom after "feet" add%ide strip of property south of the lake" and delete the rest. Page 5, paragraph 1 delete "in agreeing to the donated" and add "agreeing to a passive use to", delete "being passive area"; paragraph 4 change "inforce" to "enforce". The vote was unanimous. Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Glover, abstained by Commissioner Reid, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 1982. Page 2, paragraph 1+ after "regarding" add "a motion for approval by" after Goldspiel" delete "motion"; Page 3,-paragraph 9 add "and" after"access" and delete "1", after "eleven" add "1980-six, 1981-two, 1982 one may be two to date This suggests a decreas-"; Page 4+, paragraph 2 add "The motion was amended to include that"; Page 5, paragraph 9 after "customers" add "wait to make" add "One of the petitioners said he could add three feet to the sidewalk to the building. ; Page 6, paragraph 9 change "to the bike path" to 'bia the bike path" Commissioner Davis commended on the fact that he thought there was a time that the Park District wasn't interested in obtaining the one hundred foot wide strip of property south of the creek. - 2 - Mr. Kuenkler commented that the Park District was interested in having access to the bridge to get lawn mowers over it to maintain the land on the other side. Commissioner Glover stated he thought the Park District was looking for a cash donation regarding that piece. They did not want to accept that piece if they did not get a cash donation. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Krug attended the Village Board meeting of June 7, 1982 at which the right turn-in —right turn-out at the Jewel/Osco center was discussed. Cook County did ' not like the pork chop and changed it from one hundred ten feet to eighty feet. Chairman Shields stated that the McDonalds restaurant was going to be discussed at a meeting with members of the Arlington Heights Village Board and the Arlington Heights Fire and Safety Committee reviewing the revised plan and then it will be referred back to the full board. Commissioner Goldspiel attended the June 14, 1982 Village Board meeting. The Board went into Executive Session for the entire meeting and Commissioner Goldspiel had nothing to report. Commissioner Goldspiel stated that the Transportation Commission will provide input on the bus route to Hawthorne Shopping Center. If anyone has any comments or suggestions, the Transportation Commission will welcome them. Chairman Shields closed the Regular Meeting at 7:59 P.M. Chairman Shields recon- vened the Regular Meeting�� at 8:52 P.M. o e itiscus is onF en ookEplace regarding a motion for approval by Commissioner Davis which was later withdrawn. Commissioner Sheldon asked the developer if he agreed to the points listed in the letter from Brim/Braun Associates to the Village of Buffalo Grove dated June 9, 1982. Mr. Callaghan stated that he had no problem in complying with those items. Mr. Kuenkler pointed out that there was need of additional right-of-way to build the bike path_ on the south side of the eighty foot right-of-way to be built by Mr. Callaghan. If he left out the sidewalk, seventy feet would be appropriate. In response to a question Mr. Truesdell stated developers gave to the village green on the basis of a per acre donation. For non-residential, based on assummed land costs, and anticipated development of the Town Center, it came out to about $8,500 per acre. Half will be money and half will be through a letter of credit that is callable when the Village needs it. We are probably talking about $9O,000.00 here. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 1982 - 3 - Commissioner Glover suggested that the bike path could be entirely developed by the developer of the village green. If each developer would give his pro rated share for the village green when it is developed. He cautioned that the Commission was setting a precedent with this development as it is the first plan for the Village Town Center. Chairman Shields called a recess at 9:25 P.M. Chairman Shields reconvened the meeting at 9:33 P.M. Commissioner Glover moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval to the Village Board of the Buffalo Grove Office Center, Exhibit A revised June 16, 1982, with the following recommendations: 1. Alignment of Checker Road with the proposed entrance. 2. Recommend, if and when the access road on the east property line is opened, that the north east future access be opened and the south east access be closed. 3. Recommend that the developer, in accordance with the Village Board policy, pay his pro rated share of the village green development. 4. Express concern for the widening of Buffalo Grove Road to provide left and right hand turn lanes. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. DISUCSSION: Some discussion then took place regarding the bike path. THE VOTE AYES: Commissioners Goldspiel, Sheldon, Davis, Glover, Reid, Kaszubowski Krug NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Goldberg The motion passed 7 - 0. Chairman Shields closed the Regular Meeting at 9:40 P.M. Chairman Shields recon- vened the Regular Meeting at 9:44 P.M. Commissioner Davis moved that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board adoption of the amendment to the B-5 Ordinance as presented. Commissioner Sheldon seconded the motion. DISCUSSION: Commissioner Goldspiel stated his opposition to the location of the village green. He would like to see it at Lake/Cook Road and Buffalo Grove Road or somewhere on Buffalo Grove Plan Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 1982 - 4 - i the eastern end of the property. THE VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Sheldon, Davis, Glover, Reid, Kaszubowski, Krug NAYES: Commissioner Goldspiel ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Goldberg The motion passed 6 - 1. FUTURE AGENDA Mr. Truesdell stated he had planned on a joint meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan Commission regarding the zoning ordinance on June 30, 1982. He had no success getting a quorum for either board. The Regular Meeting scheduled for July 7, 1982 will probably not be held as the developer of the Spoerlein Farm will not have his material in on time. Commissioner Davis questioned the article that appeared in the Hearld on June 16th regarding the Commons. He felt this plan should come back to the Plan Commission for review because there will be a change in it instead of going to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Commissioner Kaszubowski pointed out that she thought it was going to the Appearance Commission. Mr. Truesdell stated that Tallman/Home has taken over the property from Unity and is going to work with the Hoffman Group. When they do have a plan it has to go to the Appearance Commission. AJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Glover, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Shields adjourned the meeting at 9:47 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Comer Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: Patrick Shields Chairman Buffalo Grove Plan Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 1982 _ J PUBLIC HEARING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Buffalo Grove Office Center June 16, 1982 Chairman Shields called the Public Hearing to order in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove at 8:00 P.M. Commissioners Present: Chairman Shields Mr. Goldspiel Mrs. Sheldon Mr. Davis Mr. Glover Mrs. Reid Mrs. Kaszubowski Mr. Krug Commissioner Absent: Mr. Goldberg Also Present: Mr. F. Callaghan, Developer, Buffalo Grove Office Center Mr. R. Boehm, Developer, Buffalo Grove Office Center Mr. R. Chocholek, Architect, Buffalo Grove Office Center Mr. J. Brim, Village Consultant Mr. J. Koch, Land Owner Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. B. Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner Chairman Shields read the notification as published in the newspaper. He informed the audience the format the hearing would take and swore in the petitioners. Mr. Callaghan stated they have been working diligently to improve the plan accord- ing to the suggestions given them. They feel they have accomplished this. The site consists of 11.288 acres at the intersection of Buffalo Grove Road and Checker Road extended. There will be four buildings of various sizes, heights, and phases depending on marketing conditions. They are anxious to proceed with the development. Mr. Chocholek presented a brochure about his company for the Commission's review. Then he briefly explained the site engineering stating they had a reduction in the number of parking spaces from one car for every 250 square feet to one car for every three hundred square feet. The retention areas have been slightly modified. The direction of the parking was changed in some areas. He then ex- plained the site plan. At the north of the site they have assumed an additional thirty-three feet of property, therefore increasing the total acreage. They have now pushed the cars a little bit to the north and opened up the overall green space considerably. They have changed the direction of the cars located to the west. This makes for a better traffic flow to the site. There is better access of cir- culation to the site. Building "B" has been pushed further to the north. Additional information has been added to the plan as requested. The buildings have not changed - 2 - The floor ratio has changed. There is room for four hundred ninety-two cars while four hundred eighty-four are required. The lighting has not been changed but they have eliminated the flood lights around the building. Mr. Choccholek showed some elevations of the buildings. They have increased the windows to a four foot module or a total of eight feet of glass with twelve feet of space between each window. They now have indicated spaces where some of the signs will be located. The lettering would be graphically tied in. He explained the different kinds of trees, ground cover and grasses they were considering for use along with the berming. Regarding the ordinance requirement that the lighting levels be maintained at a minimum of one foot candle to the maximum of three feet candles throughout the parking area, they have previously submitted a twenty foot high bronze pole which they feel will meet this requirement. He then explained the materials to be used and showed samples of them. Commissioner Davis asked if the buildings are similar to the ones at Glen Hill Office Development. Mr. Chocholek stated yes. In response to a question from Commissioner Goldspiel, Mr. Chocholek stated they contemplate more of a recess of the glass in the windows than those at the Glen Hill buildings. Mr. Truesdell commented on the fact that the eight foot bike path along the south side ofChecker Road, which the developer has listed as future bike path to be 'tie aeveldop'ien honstheh.a-Ilabg ian property by the Commission as being built with Mr. Kuenkler felt the improvements to arterial roads should be considered by the Commission. Commissioner Davis commented that the improvement of Buffalo Grove Road has been moved back to 1984. It is a county road. Mr. Brim complemented both the developer and his associates on the complete package given him for review. Most of the suggestions made by Mr. Brim have been completed. Generally the character of the site plan and the total process is excellent. They feel this plan conforms with the goals and objectives in development of the Town Center. Some concerns should be made to the exit along Checker Road, the south east exit out of building "C", if and when access to the north east corner is opened. There should be some recommendation in the motion, if that exit at the northeast corner goes in, that access adjacent to building "C" should be closed. Regarding the retention area design, there should be more information. There should be additional shade trees incorporated in the parking lot islands and along the interior drive to give the effect of a canopy. 146gm would like to see a reconsideration of seeding and going into a sodding Commissioner Glover asked if building "C" parking area, in the eastern portion, has screening for the parking. Mr. Chocholek stated they are contemplating a berm along the entire parameter about four feet high. From the street, you would Buffalo Grove Plan Commission Public Hearing June 16, 1982 J - S - not see the cars. There would be some ventilation for that underground parking. Commissioner Goldspiel expressed his concern regarding the use of crownvetch. In response to Commissioner Goldspiel's question, Mr. Kuenkler stated that he thought the depth of the retention was five to six feet, but that it was not l any more than six feet. V Mr. Brim stated this would not produce a thermal movement which would be obtained from a nine to ten foot depth. This could be remedied by some type of aeration. Chairman Shields stated his appreciation of the fact that the developer has worked so well with staff and the Commission. Mr. Boehm submitted the returned receipts for notification of the residents living within two hundred fifty feet of the site. Mr. John Koch, 20195 Buffalo Grove Road, asked to see the property line at the south of the 'site. Mr. Chocholek pointed it out to him. Chairman Shields closed the Public Hearing at 8:51 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Comer Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: III :;//ctielt/r4/2- --c7 Patrick Shields Chairman Buffalo Grove Plan Commission Public Hearing June 16, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION B-5 Ordinance Amendment June 16, 1982 Chairman Shields called the Public Hearing to order in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove at 9:41 P.M. Commissioners Present: Chairman Shields Mr. Goldspiel Mrs. Sheldon Mr. Davis Mr. Glover Mrs. Reid Mrs. Kaszubowski Mr. Krug Commissioner Absent: Mr. Goldberg Also Present: W. F. Callaghan, Developer, Buffalo Grove Office Center Mr. R. Boehm, Developer, Buffalo Grove Office Center Mr. R. Chocholek, Architect, Buffalo Grove Office Center Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner Chairman Shields read the notification as it appeared in the newspapers. There were no members of the public present. Mr. Truesdell stated that there were two points to be considered: 1. The hearing covers the new Town Center plan which includes the new village green location and the location of the office building 2. The revised parking standard which is one car for every two hundred fifty square feet instead of one car for every three hundred square feet. Chairman Shields closed the Public Hearing at 9:44 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 1: thleen Comer Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: Patrick Shields Chairman