1982-05-19 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Wynnedale
Village of Buffalo Grove
Official Map Amendment
Town Center
May 19, 1982
Chairman Sheldon called the Regular Meeting to order in the Municipal
Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove at 7:32 P.M.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Davis
Mr. Glover
Mrs. Reid
Mrs. Kaszubowski
Mr. Krug
Mr. Goldberg
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Shields
Also Present: Mr. Freedman, Attorney, Wynnedale
Mr. R. Stone, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner
Mr. Y . Raysa, Village Attorney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve
the April 21, 1982 Regular Meeting Minutes. Page 4, paragraph 2 change
"the" to "then". Approval was unanimous with Commissioner Glover abstaining.
COMMUNI CATI Oi'l S
Commissioner Reid attended the Village Board Meeting of May 17, 1982.
The Board referred the Spoerlein Farm, a 20.3 acre residential, office and
commercial development located at the northeast corner of Arlington Heights
Road and Route 83 and the revision of the existing structure of the Buffalo
Grove Mall to the Plan Commission.
Chairman Sheldon closed the Regular Meeting at 7:36 P.M. Chairman Sheldon
reconvened the Regular Meeting at 8:16 P.M.
Commissioner Glover moved that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village
Board approval of the revision of the Official Map incorporating the changes
to the Buffalo Grove Town Center as presented on May 19, 1982.
Discussion:
In response to a question from Commissioner Goldspiel, Mr. Truesdell stated
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the orange colored area designates an entertainment parcel.
Commissioner Reid added that she was in agreement with the location of
the village green in the proposed parcel. The access from both Checker
Road and Church Street for pedestrian traffic is more attractive in
this format. It is unlikely that there will be any curb cuts on Lake/
Cook Road nor would there be any very close to the corner.
THE VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners Glover, Reid, Kaszubowski, Krug
Nayes: Commissioners Goldspiel, Davis
Abstain: Commissioner Goldberg
Absent: Commissioner Shields
The motion passed 5 - 2
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Sheldon stated that on the corner opposite the proposed Wynnedale
development there is excavating going on. She requested that Mr. Truesdell
phone the newspaper and ask that an article be run stating that Wynnedale
is being developed o ,one corner and the reservoir and forest preserve
is being constructed on the other corner.
FUTURE AGENDA
Mr. Truesdell stated that for the June 2, 1982 meeting there will be the
continued public hearing for Wynnedale, the initial plan on both the
Buffalo Grove Mall renovation and the Buffalo Grove National Bank.
At the June 16, 1982 meeting there may be a public hearing on the Buffalo
Grove Office Center.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Truesdell has on order a copy of Albert Solnit's "The Job of the
Planning Commissioner" for each Commissioner.
PUBLIC QDESTIONS AND COMMENTS
In response to a question from Commissioner Davis regarding the condition
of Checker Road, Mr. Truesdell stated that there will be some repair to
the road.
There was some discussion regarding excessive lighting in Emmerich Park North.
Commissioner Davis asked the attorney how to go about abolishing the
Park District. Mr. Raysa replied he was not prepared to answer that question.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Glover, seconded by Commissioner Kaszubowski adjourn-
ing the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M.
Buffalo Grove Plan Commission
Regular Meeting
May 19, 1982
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Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Patrick Shields
I'I Chairman
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Buffalo Grove Plan Commission
Regular Meeting
May 19, 1982
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PUBLIC HEARING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Wynnedale
May 19, 1982
Chairman Sheldon called the Public Hearing to order in the Municipal
Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove at 7:37 PAC
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Davis
Mr. Glover
Mrs. Reid
Mrs. Kaszubowski
Mr. Krug
Mr. Goldberg
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Shields
Also Present: Mr. Freedman, Attorney, Wynnedale
Mr. R. Stone, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner
Chairman Sheldon read the notice of the Public Hearing as published in
the newspaper. She informed the audience as to the format the meeting
would take.
Mr. Freedman stated that he was not sure the certified notification to
the residents living within two hundred fifty feet of the development of
this hearing had been sent out. He did not have the receipts with him
and could not reach the party responsible for the mailing.
A pole was taken to determine if it was the wish of the Commission to hold
a meeting on May 26, 1982 for this Public Hearing.
AYES: Commissioners Goldspiel, Davis, Reid, Krug
NAYES: Commissioners Glover, Kaszubowski
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Goldberg
ABSENT: Commissioner Shields
The pole was favorable 1+ - 2
Commissioner Kaszubowski stated that she would not be able to attend a
meeting on May 26, 1982 and that was the reason for her vote.
After some discussion it was determined that there would not be a quorum
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for the May 26, 1982 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Kaszubowski, seconded by Commissioner Glover that
the Public Hearing for Wynnedale be scheduled for the June 2, 1982 meeting.
The vote was unanimous.
Chairman Sheldon closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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Patrick Shields
Chairman
Buffalo Grove Plan Commission
Public Hearing
May 19, 1982
PUBLIC HEARING
BU±±'FALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Village of Buffalo Grove
Official Map Amendment -
Town Center
May 19, 1982
Chairman Sheldon called the Public Hearing to order in the Municipal
Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove at 7:48 P.M.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Davis
Mr. Glover
Mrs. Reid
Mrs. Kaszubowski
Mr. Krug
Mr. Goldberg
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Shields
Also Present: Mr. R. Stone, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner
Chairman Sheldon read the notice of the Public Hearing as published in
the newspaper. She informed the audience as to the format the meeting would take.
In response to a question from Chairman Sheldon regarding notification for
public hearings, Mr. Raysa stated that from day one, notice to residents
within two hundred fifty feet of a development has been required, although
not in the ordinance. The new Zoning Ordinance will cover the specifics
of this type of notification. Chairman Sheldon asked Mr. Raysa to make a
clarification for this particular type of hearing in the new Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Goldberg expressed his preference for notification to residents
living within two hundred fifty feet of a development be sent out by the
Village in all cases.
Mr. Truesdell explained that most of the Commission is familiar with the
new proposed Town Center map, with the exception of Commissioner Goldberg.
The revised master plan for the Town Center is in response to the recommen-
dation to relocate the village green, which would be acquired through
donations from developers, or whatever means the village can. This plan
would use the village green as a central park area. In order to start
implementing this plan it is necessary to 1) amend the official map of
the Village to indicate the change in the road pattern and the bike path
system throughout, 2) to amend the B5 Town Center Ordinance to adopt this
plan and adopt the subdistricts within the Town Center itself.
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In response to Commissioner Davis question, Mr. Stone replied that because
of the uniqueness of this Town Center; the.basic plan will not change
radically if a developer comes in with an alternation.
Commissioner Reid felt that it is in the best interests for the Village to
put in the official map an amended map that reflects the internal road
system requirements, the bike path, etc.
Commissioner Goldspiel stated that in his opinion; the village green is
not in a good location He felt the lowest part of the parcel, near
Buffalo Grove Road and Lake/Cook Road, is a better location. At the present
location it will be bounded by a tight, crowded parking area and loading docks.
The alternative piece, at Lake/Cook Road and Buffalo Grove Road; would open
up the green and there would be space for detention. It would improve the
aesthetics and complement St. Mary's Church and adjacent existing parks.
Commissioner Davis felt the green would only be useable on evenings, weekends
or holidays in its present location because of the parking situation.
Commissioner Kaszubowski stated that one point to be taken into consideration
was the previous plan had a major food store in it and that was why there
were loading docks. This plan can work. Northbrook has an effective village
green area in its downtown section, The Village has to locate the green here
because they will not have everything donated They are going to have to buy
something.
Commissioner Glover stated that the corner parcel is part of the most valuable
land, eventhough it is low. The present location is less expensive
Commissioner Goldspiel felt the present location cannot be seen, people will
not be attracted to it.
Chairman Sheldon closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Patrick Shields
Chairman
Buffalo Grove Plan Commission
Public Hearing
May 19, 1982