1983-06-01 - Plan Commission - Minutes 1 REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Hidden Lakes Village
Buffalo Grove Commerce Center
Zoning Ordinance
Cedar View
June 1, 1983
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Chairman Sheldon called the Regular Meeting to order in the Municipal
Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois at 7:39 P.M.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Davis
Mrs. Reid
Mr. Krug
Mr. Goldberg
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Shields
Mrs. Kaszubowski
Also Present: Mr. G. Pfeffer Developer, Hidden Lakes Village
Mr. D. Haller, Developer, Cedar View
Mr. L. Gibbs, Commissioner, Appearance Commission
Trustee Stone
Trustee Glover
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. H. Riebman, Prospective Commissioner
Mr. S. Tantuways, Prospective Commissioner
Mr. L. Musfeldt, Prospective Commissioner
Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner
Mr. R. Piggott, Developer, Buffalo Grove Commerce Center
Chairman Sheldon introduced Messrs Riebman, Tantuway, Musfeldt who were
candidates for the open seat on the Plan Commission
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve
the May 4, 1983 Regular Meeting minutes. Page 2, paragraph 1 add "in" after
"is". Page 3, paragraph 3 change 1983" to "1980" and paragraph 10 change
"cheeper" totbheaper". Approval was unanimously favorable with Commissioner
Krug abstaining.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Goldspiel reported on , Village Board meeting which he noted had
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a training program that ran from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. containing a brain
storming and training session. He did not attend that session. •
Regarding the subcommittee on Transportation composed of members of the
Plan Commission and Transportation Commission, Commissioner Goldspiel
attended a meeting which was to consider ways of improving road
access to the Village. Several issues were raised and Mr. Truesaell has
reviewed them. The Illinois Route 53 extension from Dundee Road to Lake
Cook Road is scheduled for the fourth quarter of fiscal 1986. The develop-
ment of an interchange at Route 53 and Rand is scheduled for the fourth
quarter of 1986. The interchange between Lake-Cook Road and I-94
is one of the interchanges being considered by the Tollway Authority.
As a result of this study there will be a ranking in terms of the cost
effectiveness of the various interchanges. An indication is that some effort
is being made in Deerfield to provide land for the interchange which would
reduce the expense and therefore improve the cost effectiveness. There is a
possibility all of these projects could be underway within a few years.
Commissioner Goldberg attended the May 4, 1983 Village Board meeting at which
the Northwood Grove Unit II 's developer brought in pland to change the original
plat to small single family homes. There was extreme opposition to it.
It was his judgement, in view of this opposition, that the developer would
submit a plan at a later date and want to rethink his development because
neither the Village Board or the adjacent property owners were pleased with
his proposal.
Mr. Truesdell stated the developer has requested an extension on his original
PUD plan. The extension will be before the Plan Commission on June 15, 1983.
HIDDEN LAKES PHASE 2 FINAL PLAT
Mr. Truesdell stated this plat has been reviewed in accordance with the
Development Ordinance and meets all requirements subject to signatures of
the utility companies.
Commissioner Goldspiel stated in comparing the approved preliminary plan
to the proposed plat there seems to be a loss of 6/10ths to 7/10ths of an
acre in Lot 9. He wondered why the preliminary approved plan shows 1.87
acres and the plat shows 1.2 acres. He wanted to make sure the Village
would get all the open space that it should get.
Mr. Truesdell stated it would be picked up in the next phase of development.
In response to Chairman Sheldon, Mr. Pfeffer stated the reason for this is
that since the preliminary plan was done, the land in question originally
had been scheduled for the fire station. He believes the intention was
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to deal with the whole section in Phase 3 and submit it for approval.
The ultimate result will be the same. The shape may vary.
In response to Chairman Sheldon, Mr. Truesdell replied that whatever is
developed or platted it will have to come to the Plan Commission for
preliminary plan and final plat approval.
Mr. Raysa stated the developer is subject to the annexation agreement.
The preliminary plan binds him.
Mr. Pfeffer did not feel it was being platted. He does not really know what
is going to happen in Phase 3. It was done as a matter of convenience.
Mr. Raysa stated the developer is bound by the annexation agreement to plat
that 7/10th of an acre as open space. Phase 3 is unplatted. If it becomes
single family where does that 7/10th of an acre go?
Mr. Pfeffer stated it would be resolved when Phase 3 comes in to be developed.
There is ample control.
Mr. Raysa suggested that if Phase 3 was sold to another developer the Village
would wind up with another piece of land that no one wanted.
Commissioner Goldberg asked if the developer would be opposed to adding
that piece to Phase 2.
Mr. Pfeffer stated the plan was originally drawn up that way but was changed
when he talked with Mr. Kuenkler. He would have no problem changing it if
it met with Village approval.
Commissioner Goldspiel stated there was a Village requirement of showing all
the angles. He pointed out one angle that was not shown on the plat. He
asked if there were any pedestrain ways or bike paths.
Mr. Truesdell replied that they were located along the south property line
in Lot 11.
Commissioner Goldspiel stated that under Section 8 of the Village plat
requirements these bike paths should be indicated. He further pointed out
that under paragraph 15 of the Village ordinance it states "Dimensionally
accurate outlines and legal descriptions of any areas to be dedicated or
reserved for public use, and of any area to be reserved by deed covenant
for common uses of all property, " The outlots to be used for the residents
should be labeled as such.
Mr. Pfeff r had no problem with that.
In response to Commissioner Davis, Mr. Pfeftr stated ultimately they will
stock the lakes. That comes in Phase 2.
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Mr. Raysa pointed out a section of the plan that was shown as public
(plat F) and the lot after it was shown as private. It does show a phase
line for 2.
Commissioner Goldspiel asked if the plat closes properly.
Mr. Truesdell stated he believed the engineer did this. It is part of his
usual check.
Commissioner Goldspiel was nervous about approving a plat subject to a
perimeter that will be made later.
Moved by Commissioner Reid, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Hidden Lakes Village
Phase 2 Final Plat subject to:
1. Entirety of Lot 9 designated private open space as on the original
plat.
2. The missing angle be designated.
3. Lot 11 be so designated a bike path.
4. The addition of open public or open private be added to the plat.
Commissioner Goldspiel amended the motion to delete points 3 and 4 and have
point 3 read Lots 7, 8, 9, and 12 be designated as private open space and
Lot 11 as public bike way. Commissioner Goldberg accepted the amendment.
Discussion:
Commissioner Goldspiel would like to hear from staff as to how this was
resolved by letter prior to it being presented to the Village Board.
AYES: Commissioners Davis, Reid, Krug, Goldberg
NAYES: Commissioner Goldspiel
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Shields, Kaszubowski
The vote was favorable 4 - 1 and the motion passed.
BUFFALO GROVE COMMERCE CENTER UNIT 2 B FINAL PLAT
Mr. Truesdell stated approval of the final plat and final phase of the Buffalo
Grove Commerce Center was being requested. He pointed out there was a 3,244
square foot piece the Village requested Lexington purchase so there would
not be an island that no one would care for. At the next Plan Commission
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meeting there will be a public hearing on this piece. They request the
piece be rezoned from R5 to 'I so that it can function as part of this site.
Mr. Piggott stated that Lot 30 will come in off of Lexington Drive and the
rest of the lots along there will come in along Hastings.
Commissioner Goldspiel expressed concern approving a plan that has not been
rezoned.
Mr. Piggott stated they own the piece and can plot it anyway they wish. They
are the owner of record.
Moved by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Goldspiel, that
this piece of land be moved to the public hearing stage for the rezoning.
The vote was unanimously favorable.
Mr. Truesdell stated the public hearing would take place on June 15, 1983.
Commissioner Goldspiel questioned a legend.
Mr. Truesdell stated he had discussed this with the assistant engineer and
he explained it is not unusual for a plat to have a line somewhere that is
assumed north. The measurements are basically drawn from that point. It is
standard procedure.
Commissioner Goldspiel stated the detention located in Lot 26 is on a
lot scheduled to be built upon. He questioned how the detention would be
protected, that it is not changed and not suitable for detention anymore.
Mr. Truesdell stated the Village Development Ordinance does require certain
volume to be provided for detention. Along with the final plat of subdivision
submission of supporting documents are required.
Chairman Sheldon stated the engineer has gone over these plans. A portion
of Lot 26 is to be used for detention in a 100 year storm.
In response to Commissioner Goldspiel, Mr. Piggott stated he would draw a
line that will show the detention area and he will label it as detention.
Commissioner Goldspiel asked if there were any use restrictions on this which
should be shown on the plat or axe we relying on our Industrial Ordinance to take
care of this.
Mr. Truesdell stated this would be taken care of by the Industrial Ordinance.
In response to Commissioner Goldspiel, Mr. Truesdell stated that the plat
has been checked out and it does close. It is one of the procedures the
engineering department does and is done by computer.
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Moved by Commissioner Krug, seconded by Commissioner Davis that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Buffalo Grove
Commerce Center Unit 2 Final Plat subject to:
1. Lot 26 detention easement be designated.
2. Adding the areas of each lot.
3. Points 7 and 13 of the Development Ordinance, under Section 16.20.090
be followed.
AYES: Commissioners Goldspiel, Davis, Reid, Krug, Goldberg
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Shields, Kaszubowski
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Commissioner Goldberg requested that on final approval of plats that the staff
include the original plat previously approved in Commission packets.
Chairman Sheldon suggested any descriptions on changes could be noted by
Mr. Truesdell and given to the Commission in their packets.
Commissioner Goldberg would like to see it in front of him and not just a
statement.
Chairman Sheldon suggested that if there is a final plat review that the
village engineer be present.
Mr. Truesdell noted that the engineer was sick this evening and that was
why he did not attend the meeting.
ZONING ORDINANCE REVIEW - FINAL DRAFT
Mr. Truesdell briefly reviewed his memo to the Appearance Commission, Plan
Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Trusttes Glover, Stone and Marienthal
dated May 19, 1983 titled Zoning Ordinance.
Point 7 was questioned by Commissioner Goldspiel regarding a four foot high
deck two feet from the property line and trouble with air conditioners
located on the property line. Mr. Truesdell would look into this.
Point 8 Mr. Raysa stated he felt this authority should not be shared but
be under the durection of one authority.
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Commissioner Davis stated if it is a change of use of an original
plan or if it involved a change in traffic you are getting into the
area of planning.
Mr. Truesdell stated that other municipalities usually have the
special use review authority under the jurisdiction of their plan
commission.
Commissioner Goldberg felt a special use is an administrative matter.
In another village that he was familiar with the special use was
handled by the plan commission. He felt this was not an appeals
matter.
Commissioner Reid recommended that A under Section 17.28.020 be
combined to reflect that these come under the review of the Plan
Commission.
The Commission was polled on Commissioner Reid's recommendation.
Yes indicating they were in favor.
Ayes: Commissioners Reid, Krug, Goldberg
Hayes: Commissioner Goldspiel
Abstain: Commissioner Davis
Absent: Commissioners Shields, Kaszubowski
The poll was favorable 3-1-1.
Point 9 Mr. Truesdell stated it makes reference to the public hearing for
special use. He further explained the procedure as stated in
Point 20.
Chairman Sheldon suggested that the Village logo appear on the
public hearing sign.
Point 10 Mr. Truesdell stated the distance between buildings in a PUD is
based on building height and in no case can it be less than thirty-
five feet from the property line.
Point 11 Mr. Truesdell's requirements are based on the number,of,windows and
doors. Staff decided to go with a more basic framework. They have
increased the front to front and side to side relationship if there
is no window. We simplified it somewhat.
Point 12 Mr. Truesdell pointed out that some unnecessary sections were
eliminated.
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Point 1 An age of for elderlywas used because manyprojects accept
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residents that are 55 years and up for senior citizen housing.
Commissioner Krug suggested changing the wording to read"senior
housing". Mr. Raysa will look into it.
Point 34 Mr. Truesdell stated a parking standard of 1/220 for shopping
centers was added.
Commissioner Goldberg asked how the parking would be handled on
an existing piece where a new business moved in needing less
parking. Mr. Raysa will look into this.
Commissioner Goldspiel felt this increase in parking requirement
is not necessary.
Mr. Truesdell felt it would work itself out. In reviewing a
recent survey they used 1/250 ratio which would be about 400 spaces
and would work out to another 40 spaces.
Point 15 Mr. Truesdell stated this was amended to provide criteria for
the Appearance Commission
Point 16 Mr. Truesdell noted this excludes pistol and rifle ranges from
amusement centers.
Trustee Stone expressed concern regarding this issue.
Chairman Sheldon stated it should not be under amusements because
it is not a sport.
Both Commissioner Goldberg and Trustee Stone felt these ranges
should not be eliminated. Commissioner Goldberg suggested that it
be left in recreation as a special use.
Trustee Stone expressed his concern with the recent down sizing of homes in
the Village and would like to curb some of the extremes from some of the
developers who are coming up with smaller homes. He would like to see the
minimum raised to something closer to no more than one third less than the
largest home.
Chairman Sheldon suggested perhaps staff could come up with a proposal on
this and bring it back to the Commission for review.
Trustee Glover would like to have a provision that a builder could not
build large size homes in one section of his site and then build smaller
homes next to the larger home section. He would like to continue the mix
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of housing but not segregate it in the same development.
In response to Chairman Sheldon, Mr. Truesdell stated it appears the Plan
Commission is not ready to make a recommendation on the Zoning Ordinance
and he would review the points raised and bring it back before the Commission.
Mr. Raysa pointed out that Number 3 on Page 13 subparagraph C states "in
home care" and "baby sitting". The State of Illinois can license a home
but the Village does not have to approve or permit it in a residential
district. It is a hot topic and the section now states no more than two
unrelated parties can be cared for in a home.
Commissioner Reid recommended changing the wording to three and the Commission
was polled on her recommendation. Yes indicated approval.
AYES: Commissioners Davis, Krug, Reid, Goldberg
NAYES: Commissioner Goldberg
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Shields, Kaszubowski
The polling was favorable 4 - 1.
CEDAR VIEW
Mr. Haller briefly explained his new concept plan which had two cul-de-sacs
and a looped street that comes out at Three States Boulevard. The 54'
right-of-way with the sidewalks on one side carried throughout and a
green belt walk system would be the only variation on this plan. It
would provide adequate storm water detention at the east end. He felt this
would be a reasonable compromise after reviewing the direction from the
Plan Commission at the last meeting. The density is the same, 132 units. There
is a 54' right-of-way and the set back is from that. The sidewalks are in
the right-of-way on one side of the street. The emergency access is being
discussed at this time and he had no final decision for this meeting. At
present he is landlocked. There is quite a bit of parking on this new plan
along the 27' wide street. This is guest parking. There is parking for 2
cars per unit also included off street.
Commissioner Davis stated the plan answers all of his concerns.
Commissioner Goldspiel felt it was quite an improvement but it would be
highly desirable to have more sidewalks so that the green belt is linked up
`./ to Page Road by sidewalk around the edges of the cul-de-sacs and the stubs
of the driveways.
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Mr. Hailer did not think a set back of twenty feet from the sidewalk
would be acceptable. He asked how the Commission felt about walks on the
carriageway. Commissioner Goldspiei would accept that.
In response to Chairman Sheldon, Mr. Truesdell stated technically it would
be a variance but he thought it could be worked out.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg that the Plan
Commission go to the public hearing stage on this concept plan. The vote
was unanimously favorable.
FUTURE AGENDA
June 15, 1983 the Northwood PUD extension and the Buffalo Grove Commerce
Center rezoning public hearings would be on the agenda.
Mr. Truesdell stated the Village Manager has received an application for an
industrial revenue bond to build a child care center in the Village.
He pointed out that there would be no staff liaison available for the regular
July 20, 1983 Plan Commission meeting and suggested rescheduling it for
July 27, 1983.
Chairman Sheldon stated that if something came up for that meeting, July 27th
would be acceptable.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg to adjourn
the meeting. The vote was unanimously favorable and Chairman Sheldon
adjourned the meeting at 10:34+ P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
thleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Patrick Shields
Chairman
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June 1, 1983