1986-10-29 - Plan Commission - Minutes PUBLIC HEARING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
SUBJECT: Request to the Village of Buffalo Grove for Zoning in the I
(industrial) Zoning District and Preliminary Plan Approval with
variations to the following Village Ordinances: Zoning
Ordinance--Section 17.40.020.F.5.c. requires 30 feet between a lot line
and any parking facility located in a yard adjoining a residential
district; Section 17.48.020.F.6.a. requires a 60 foot building setback
for lots abutting a residential district; Section 17.48.020.F.6.b.
requires a solid wall, fence or hedge not less than six feet in height
to be located immediately adjacent to a residential district; Section
17.48.020.E. requires a minimum frontage of 100 feet for all lots
located with an "I" zoned district. Development Ordinance--Section
{ 16.50.030.D.17.b. requires (i) all open channels within 150 feet of the
development to be improved with maximum slopes of 6 to 1 horizontal to
vertical, (ii) a 8 foot wide bituminous concrete pathway suitable for
use by maintenance vehicles to be located within an easement running
along an open channel and (iii) underdrains along the flow line of all
open channels; Section 16.50.040.C.3. requires detention facilities to
be designed so that the cross slope is at least two percent and the
bottom of the facility is provided with an underdrain; Section
16.50.040.C.4. requires (i) all 2:1 sloped areas of any permanent ponds
to be covered with a layer of natural stones having a minimum diameter
of 18 inches, (ii) the minimum pond bottom elevation to be 15 feet below
normal water level, and (iii) aeration equipment; Section 16.50.070.D.2.
requires pavement widths for streets within industrial zoned
developments to be 47 feet measured from the back of a curb to the back
of the other curb and requires a minimum right of way width of 80 feet;
Section 16.50.080.A.1. requires construction of concrete sidewalks along
both sides of all public streets; Section 16.50.090 requires
construction of a bike path; Section 16.50.120.I. 1.e. requires trees
planted within the development be separated by not less than 40 feet;
Section 16.50.120.D.1. requires sodding of all dedicated street areas,
public areas and swails draining more than two lots. Flood Plain
Ordinance--Section 18.040.020 permits development in a flood plain area
only by permit. (Klefstad Property)
October 29, 1986
Chairman Sheldon called the public hearing to order at 8:49 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
�•/ Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Davis - left meeting at 9:32 P.M.
Mr. Krug
Mr. Musfeldt
Mr. Gal
Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Katz
Commissioners Absent: Ms. Kaszubowski
Also Present: Mr. B. Klefstad, Developer, Klefstad Property
Mr. W. Erler, Engineer, Klefstad Property
Mr. S. Christy, Landscaper, Klefstad Property
Ms. J. Johnson, Attorney, Klefstad Property
Mr. D. Asher, Corporate Grove
Mr. C. Lamphere, Corporate Grove
Mr. K. Carmignani, Village Traffic Consultant
Mr. G. Glover, Village Trustee
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner
Chairman Sheldon read the notice of the public hearing as published in the
Buffalo Grove Herald and informed the audience of the format the meeting
would take. She then swore in Messrs. Klefstad, Erler, Christy and Ms.
Johnson.
The exhibits the developer used are those listed in Mr. Truesdell's letter to
the Plan Commission of October 22, 1986 titled Klefstad Property Public
Hearing.
Mr. Klefstad noted this site is composed of 111 acres in Lake County.
They will construct Barclay Boulevard. They plan to develop the land and sell
lots to outside parties and they will build buildings to rent. To the east
are 2 Lake County properties that are vacant and to the west is the Leider
property and to the south the border of the Corporate Grove. They plan to
put Asbury Road running west on their property to to land that will be
developed industrial. The land will have 100% of its detention in wet ponds
C, G, J and K. Other ponds to the west are incorporated into the wet lands.
They have obtained the permits to develop the wet lands. The Arbor Creek
Owners Association will own and maintain lots X, Y and Z and the wet
detention ponds.
Mr. Christy stated they have identified the type of vegetation in the wet
lands. They will remove these plants, construct the basin and replace them
in areas where they will grow. It will take 2 to 4 years until it completely
develops as a prairie area.
Mr. Erler reviewed the engineering. He noted this plan has been approved by
IDOT verbally and they have a written approval from the Army Corps of
Engineers. The wet land will be maintained forever by an association. This
will probably be a local conservation group and the land will be deeded over
to them. They feel the bike path will provide access to the wet area for
maintenance. They are asking for variations to meet the Army Corp's
requirements. Their requirements are not as strict as the Village's.
Mr. Kuenkler stated the difference is that the Village requires a slight
slope for drainage. The Corps will allow a wet land. He saw no problem with
this since the Corp's request is for wet lands.
Mr. Christy stated that during fall, winter and early spring the wet areas
are usually burned as a maintenance tactic. The area will grow back
immediately. There would be a temporary relocation of wild life. This is an
acceptable practice.
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Mr. Klefstad stated they intend that the wet lands would last forever.
Commissioner Davis left the meeting.
Commissioner Goldspiel suggested that the cost of improvements to the off
site and arterial streets in this area be shared between the three developers
located here.
Mr. Carmignani stated that in looking at the Klefstad Property, Covington
Corporate Center and the Corporate Grove as a whole he felt that there would
be the need for an additional lane on Weiland Road between Busch and
Lake-Cook Roads.
Ms. Johnson reviewed the variations and their reasoning for them as explained
in their Public Hearing documents on pages 1 - 8 under Village Ordinance
Variation Requests.
Mr. Raysa noted there was a typographical error in the notice of the meeting
that Section 17.40.020.F.5.c should be 17.48.020.F.5.c but that the
explanation of this section referred to 17.48.020.F.5.c. and felt this was
alright.
Mr. Truesdell stated that if the Commission approves this plan they should
consider that there is an offset of 60' on Asbury Drive and the Village would
like that street to line up with the adjacent development.
Mr. Klefstad stated they asked staff about this issue several times and were
assured there would be no problem. It could create a hardship on their part.
They will make every effort to bring this to a satisfactory conclusion.
Mr. Asher was concerned with the Klefstad annexation agreement being the same
as the Corporate Grove.
Mr. Lamphere requested that the construction traffic enter the site off of
Aptakisic Road.
Chairman Sheldon closed the public hearing at 10:33 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
"4114-416"
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Sheldon
Chairman
Buffalo Grove Plan Commission
Public Hearing - 2
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PUBLIC HEARING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
SUBJECT: Petition to the Village of Buffalo Grove for Preliminary Plan
approval in the B-3 Zoning District. (Taco Bell at Ranch Mart)
October 29, 1986
Chairman Sheldon called the public hearing to order at 7:39 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Davis
Mr. Krug
Mr. Musfeldt
Mr. Gal
Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Katz
Commissioners Absent: Ms. Kaszubowski
Also Present: Mr. W. Dziengelewski, Planner, Taco Bell
Mr. E. Main, General Manager Striker Lanes
Ms. N. Barrin, 51 Old Oak, Buffalo Grove
Mr. E. Sabes, Chairman Transportation Commission
Mr. F. Case, Transportation Commission
Mr. K. Carmignani, Village Traffic Consultant
Mr. G. Glover, Village Trustee
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner
Chairman Sheldon read the notice of the public hearing as published in the
Buffalo Grove Herald and informed the audience of the format the meeting
would take. She then swore in Mr. Dziengelewski.
The exhibits the petitioner used were those contained in the Commission's
packet and stated in Mr. Truesdell's October 23, 1986 memo to the Commission
titled Taco Bell at Ranchmart Public Hearing.
Mr. Dziengelewski stated he represented Mr. Richard L. Cohn who is the owner
of the store. There is a Dundee Road entrance to their parcel and exit at
the north side of the site. They have worked out a 90 degree turn into the
Taco Bell parking lot in the Ranchmart Shopping Center from the Dundee Road
entrance into Ranchmart in the developer's opinion. The 9' offset between
the center lines of the two driveways did not cause a problem with Mr.
Truesdell or the Plan Commission. On the rear of the property to the north
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side of the parking lot is 90 degree parking and it will be changed to
diagonal parking to accommodate a one way exit out of the Taco Bell parking
lot onto the Ranchmart parking lot. Thus there should be a left turn only
going west into the Taco Bell parking lot. Ranchmart will lose 2 parking
spaces because of this. The drive will be 16' with 17' depth parking spaces.
Mr. Dziengelewski submitted an aerial photo of the parking.
Mr. Truesdell will check and see if Ranchmart's loss of 2 spaces will cause
them to be out of compliance with the ordinance.
Mr. Dziengelewski stated they rearranged the plan so that they have a
3'landscaped area. There are no variations requested on the plan. It is all
within the ordinance. He submitted an exhibit of a photograph of the west
elevation of the building. He noted that the landscaping budget was
increased from $8,500.00 to $12,000.00. The area surrounding the patio will
be heavily landscaped with mostly evergreens and locust trees. There will be
a total of 12 to 15 of Ash and Honey Locust trees around the building. They
have incorporated the suggestions of the Appearance Commission into their
plan and have added a storm sewer on site that will tie into the existing
storm sewer. They project 10 cars per hour, on an average, at the site. The
hours of operation are from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. and will be open until
1:00 A.M. on the weekends. They will comply with the ordinance regarding
hours of operation.
Commissioner Musfeldt was concerned with traffic problems at the dumpster
site and suggested moving it further west.
Mr. Main stated the bowling alley closes at 1:00 A.M. He was concerned with
losing parking spaces. Their customers park on the present site now.
However, there is a grassed area he could pave over if he needed the parking.
He noted that the frontage road in front of the bowling alley is very poor
for their parking. He was concerned with the traffic on Buffalo Grove Road
and Dundee Road generated from this site. After 5:00 P.M. 30% of the bowling
alley parking is on the proposed Taco Bell site.
Mr. Case felt the style of the Taco Bell was not in keeping with the
surrounding area. He did not feel this was the location for a fast food
restaurant.
Commissioner Davis noted that there previously was a Jewel in Ranchmart that
generated a lot more traffic than this restaurant would.
Ms. Barrin was concerned with the traffic and sidewalks being maintained
during a snow storm.
Mr. Dziengelewski has an oral agreement with the owner of Ranchmart to change
the off site parking as exhibited in Plan 3 dated October 29, 1986.
Mr. Raysa stated that any signs shown on the site plan would be approved by
the Appearance Commission. All plans and photos distributed at the meeting
are open for review.
Chairman Sheldon closed the public hearing at 8:48 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
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APPROVED BY:
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Barbara Sheldon
Chairman
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Buffalo Grove Plan Commission
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REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Taco Bell
Klefstad Property
Covington Corporate Center
October 29, 1986
Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 10:47 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Krug
Mr. Musfeldt
Mr. Gal - left the meeting at 11:52 P.M.
Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Katz
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Davis
Ms. Kaszubowski
Also Present: Mr. W. Dziengelewski, Planner, Taco Bell
Mr. B. Klefstad, Developer, Klefstad Property
Mr. W. Erler, Engineer, Klefstad Property
Mr. S. Christy, Landscaper, Klefstad Property
Ms. J. Johnson, Attorney, Klefstad Property
Mr. K. Carmignani, Village Traffic Consultant
Mr. L. Freedman, Attorney, Covington Corporate Cntr
Mr. R. Gudmundson, Engineer, Covington Corp. Cntr.
Mr. P. Jarvis, Architect, Corvington Corp. Cntr.
Mr. E. Sabes, Chairman Transportation Commission
Mr. G. Glover, Village Trustee
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Musfeldt, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, to approve
the Regular Meeting minutes of October 15, 1986 as amended subject to written
findings of fact that were made at the time. Approval was unanimous in favor
with Commissioners Katz and Gal abstaining and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Musfeldt, seconded by Commissioner Goldspiel, to
approve the two sets of Public Hearing minutes of October 15, 1986 as
amended. Approval was unanimous in favor with Commissioners Katz and Gal
abstaining and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Krug, to approve the
Public Hearing minutes for B'Nai Shalom of September 17, 1986 as amended.
Approval was unanimous in favor with Commissioners Krug and Musfeldt
abstaining and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Gal, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, to approve the
Public Hearing minutes for Town Center of September 17, 1986 as amended.
Approval was unanimous in favor with Commissioners Krug and Musfeldt
abstaining and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Gal, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, to approve the
Public Hearing minutes for Town Center Land Use of September 17, 1986 as
amended Approval was unanimous in favor with Commissioners Krug and Musfeldt
abstaining and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Gal, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, to approve the
Public Hearing minutes for Town Center Land Use of September 17, 1986 as
amended. Approval was unanimous in favor with Commissioners Krug and
Musfeldt abstaining and the motion passed.
Chairman Sheldon requested that a tape recorder be provided for all meetings
to be used by the Plan Commission secretary.
COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Krug attended the October 27, 1986 Village Board meeting where
the following items were approved; Buffalo Grove Commerce Center lots 32 and
33, Cedar View Lots 1 and 2, Old Farm Village Unit VII, preliminary plan for
Dominion Subdivision II.
There would be an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan which would be done
when the Zoning Ordinance is amended.
There was a forced annexation for the Gerschefske property for the Town
Center.
Dominion Subdivision Lot 4 was referred to the Plan Commission.
There was a minor change for the Garden Hotel on the Trammell Crow piece.
TACO BELL
Moved by Commissioner Musfeldt, seconded by Commissioner Gal that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Ranchmart Taco Bell
site plan dated October 24, 1986 subject to:
1. The developer making a concerted effort to work out a comprehensive
parking one way traffic agreement with Ranchmart management in the
first parking area north of this development.
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2. The dumpster area designed so that it does not interfere with the
traffic existing at the north exit.
3. Making the first 2 spaces on the south west corner of the parking
lot angled parking to correspond to the others identified on the
plan.
Discussion:
Commissioner Goldspiel questioned whether the Village really wants a fast
food restaurant in this area. He felt this along with a drive through was
not contemplated on the original plan. The issue of traffic problems were
raised and felt this proposal was not suitable for this area.
AYES: Commissioners Musfeldt, Gal, Rhodes and Katz
NAYES: Commissioners Goldspiel, Krug
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Davis and Kaszubowski
The motion carried 4 - 2.
KLEFSTAD PROPERTY
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Katz that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of of the preliminary plan
for the Arbor Creek Business Centre dated October 13, 1986 subject to:
1. 16" ductile iron watermain shall be constructed along the Aptakisic
Road frontage and extended west to the intersection of Aptakisic
and Weiland.
2. A note should be added to the plans regarding improvement to
Aptakisic Road concerning lighting, landscaping and pavement
improvements.
3. To the following variations
a. Variation to the Zoning Ordinance Section 17.48.020.F.5.c to
waive the requirements for 30' between a lot line and a
parking facility adjoining a residential district except where
the industrial district adjoins the property currently used
for residential purposes PIN 15-27-200-009.
b. Zoning Ordinance Section 17.48.020.F.6.a to reduce the setback
requirement for a lot abutting a residential district to 15'
except adjoining to the existing residential use PIN
15-27-200-019.
c. Variation to the Zoning Ordinance Section 17.48.020.F.6.b to
waive the requirement for solid wall fences or hedge adjoining
to residential districts except adjoining to the existing
residential use PIN 15-27-200-019.
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d. Zoning Ordinance Section 17.48.020.E to reduce the minimum
frontage requirement from 100' to 50' provided that 50
additional feet of frontage will be in an outlot to be
maintained by the owners association and would not be
separately built upon.
e. Development Ordinance Section 16.50.030.D.17.b to waive the
requirement regarding maximum slopes and underdrains but not
to waive the requirement for an 8' wide bituminous concrete
pathway, such pathway would be combined with the bike path.
f. Development Ordinance Section 16.50.040.C.3 to vary the
requirement for grade on the cross slope and underdrain.
g. Development Ordinance Section 16.50.040.C.4 to approve the use
of Enkamat on a 2:1 sloped area to allow minimum pond
elevation 8' below normal water level with respect to wet
ponds C, H, J and K. To eliminate the requirement for
aeration equipment.
h. Development Ordinance Section 16.50.070.D.2 to allow street
width from back of curb to back of curb of 39' and a 60'
right-of-way for Asbury Street. No on street parking to be
permitted in the development.
i. Development Ordinance Section 16.50.080.8.1 to require
sidewalks only on one side of Barclay Boulevard and Asbury
Street and the Village will require construction of an 8'
sidewalk on Aptakisic. Sidewalks on Barclay Boulevard and
Asbury Street to be completed as lot is constructed.
j . The Commission does not recommend variation of Development
Ordinance Section 16.50.090.
k. Development Ordinance Section 16.50.120.I.1.e to allow
planting of trees in groupings.
1. Development Ordinance Section 16.50.120.B.1 to allow seeding
or other transplanted materials in place of sodding.
m. Flood Plain Ordinance Section 18.040.020 a permit to permit
development within the flood plain outside of 100' of
Aptakisic Creek.
4. The Plan Commission recommends the Village Board consider whether there
should be contribution from this developer toward increased arterial
street capacity in the manner described in the traffic consultant's
report for areas outside this development being impacted by it.
5. Asbury Street in this development and the adjacent development to the
west being lined up.
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Discussion:
In response to Commissioner Gal, Commissioner Goldspiel explained the
reasoning behind using aeration equipment on ponds. The Village will retain
the right to enforce regulations with regard to water quality.
Commissioner Goldspiel felt this is an opportunity to go into a new area of
development in the Village with the matter of wet lands. This is a great
improvement over the plan previously presented.
Mr. Truesdell briefly read the findings of fact from the Zoning Ordinance
Section 17.52.070.a and the Development Ordinance Section 16.100.50.
The motion was amended to include the findings of fact as read with
Commissioners Goldspiel and Krug concurring.
AYES: Commissioners Goldspiel, Krug, Musfeldt, Gal, Rhodes and Katz
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Davis and Kaszubowski
The motion passed 6 - 0.
Commissioner Gal left the meeting.
COVINGTON CORPORATE CENTER
Mr. Freedman stated their plan has not changed that much other than a major
change in concept. Last time there was a series of 3 separate contract
purchasers into a group. This caused extensive engineering considerations on
the eastern portion of the site as well as the parcel to the south. It was
this engineering consideration that forced them to go through a great deal of
re-engineering. This raised changes in the contractural arrangements. The
third piece does not have that time. It has to close by December 15, 1986.
They are seeking to annex, zone and plan the Russel Ray piece with the
engineering being acceptable with the rest of the plan.
Mr. Jarvis stated this portion of the site was contained in the plan reviewed
last month. They are dealing with a 98 acre piece. Their street will tie
into Barclay Boulevard. Phase I is 58 acres. They have a long cul-d-sac.
They are planning an easement for emergency access. This could be
incorporated into the land to the north. There are 31 acre feet of storage
in the ponds. They feel the engineering problem have been solved.
The variations are:
1. The length of the cul-de-sacs for 660' . They are not adjacent to a
public right-of-way being built to the west. Because of the
Commonwealth Edison right-of-way and the rail road right-of-way
they cannot get a second access within the piece.
2. A 60' right-of-way with a 37' paving back to back on the
cul-de-sacs.
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3. Lot size minimum of } acre to be combined for development.
4. The lighting standards will be to the Village ordinance along
Deerfield but along the cul-de-sacs they would like to space them
no more than 600' .
5. Pedestrian access would be an 8' bituminous trail along the south
side of Deerfield.
They are agreeable to putting in bus pads when it is determined where the bus
stops will be. They are not proposing sidewalks on the cul-de-sacs but could
consider them.
Mr. Gudmundson stated the preliminary utility systems are the same as
proposed earlier. He review the engineering. There are 6 detention
facilities that will provide all of the detention throughout the development.
There is approximately 1.5 acres of flood plain at the far southeast corner
of the site. It will be contained in pond 6.
Further variations are:
1. Drainage from the rear lots would be carriade off by swales.
2. They desire to build the buildings a little closer to the lakes than
provided for.
3. The depth of the lakes they do not feel should be more than 7' or
8' and the shoreline treatment would be something other than rip
rap.
Mr. Freedman stated additional variations.
1. They would like to submit development and improvement guarantees as
the area is developed.
2. Waive the required bonding on private property for private
improvements.
3. Grading plan details provided as the piece is developed.
4. They would like to seed rather than sod in certain areas.
Commissioner Goldspiel was concerned with
1. Expansion of sewer treatment plant in an area on site where there
is water management.
2. He would like to see a design other than a "T" at the intersection
of Deerfield and Busch Roads. He suggested looking into another
grade crossing at the railroad tracks.
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Mr. Sabes noted it could be 12 to 18 months before the Village is sure there
will be a train station site at this location. The developer is willing to
hold the site for 2 years. The estimated cost of a station in the year 1990
would be about $824,000.00 and in the year 2005 another $196,000.00. The
Village could be asked to fund the entire station or it could be shared with
Metra. That will depend on the funds available at that time.
Mr. Truesdell was directed to obtain input from the Police and Fire
departments on this site.
Commissioner Goldspiel pointed out a swale problem along the residential
streets.
Commissioner Musfeldt noted there could be a traffic problem at the west
cul-de-sac on the north end near the train station with only one exit.
The developer was directed to have some specifications on the building
setback from the detention basin for the next meeting.
An unidentified member of the audience expressed her concern with flooding p
from this site.
STAFF REPORT
The Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 1986 will not be held due to
a difficulty in scheduling.
Mr. Truesdell suggested that the Commission schedule a public hearing on
Westchester Estates rather than another workshop as their engineering has
been reviewed by the village engineer and is alright. The Commission
concurred.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Krug, seconded by Commissioner Musfeldt, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the
meeting at 12:47 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
lcr Barbara Sheldon
Sheldon
Chairman
Buffalo Grove Plan Commission
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FINDINGS OF FACT
ZONING ORDINANCE VARIATIONS
KLEFSTAD PROPERTY
Upon review of the Preliminary Plan for the Klefstad Property dated
10/13/86, the Plan Commission finds that the variations requested as noted
below should be granted due to the following:
1) The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted
to be used only under the conditions allowed by the regulation of the
zoning district in which it is located because the increased building
setback requirements adjacent to residentially zoned property coupled
with the land loss due to the wetlands along Aptakisic Creek would
severely limit the amount of useable property on the site.
2) The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances since the ad-
jacent residentially zoned property is either vacant and planned for
future industrial use or it is currently being used for industrial uses.
3) The proposed variations will not alter the essential character of the
neighborhood since surrounding properties are either existing residential
uses or they are planned for future industrial development.
Zoning Variations:
1) Section 17.48.020.F.5.c. requires 30 feet between a lot line and any
parking facility located in a yard adjoining a residential district.
Request: Waiver of the requirement with respect to those boundaries
of Lots 1 (eastern boundary) , 9 (western boundary) and 13
(western boundary) adjacent to the SE and SR zoned Lake
County district other than that portion of Lot 1 adjacent
to Tax PIN 15-27-200-019 (north 350 feet of the eastern
boundary) .
2) Section 17.48.020.F.6.a. requires a 60 foot building setback for lots
abutting a residential district.
Request: Reduction to normal Industrial District requirement of 15
feet with respect to the boundaries of Lots 1, 9 and 13
adjacent to a residentially zoned district, other than that
portion of Lot 1 adjacent to PIN 15-27-200-019 (north 350
feet of the eastern boundary) .
3) Section 17.48.020.F.6.b. requires a solid wall, fence or hedge not less
than six feet in height to be located immediately adjacent to a residen-
tial district.
Request: Waiver of requirement with respect to the south 160 feet of
the eastern boundary of Lot 1 and the western boundaries of
Lots 9 and 13. No waiver is requested for that portion of
Lot 1 adjacent to PIN 15-27-200-019 (north 350 feet of the
eastern boundary) .
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4) Section 17.48.020.E. requires a minimum frontage of 100 feet for all
lots located within an "I" zoned district.
Request: Reduction of requirement to not less than 50 feet for Lots 1,
4, 5, 6 and 7.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Development Ordinance Variations
KLEFSTAD PROPERTY
Upon review of the Preliminary Plan for the Klefstad Property dated
10/13/86, the Plan Commission finds that the variations requested as noted
below should be granted due to the following:
The requested variations to the regulations of the Development Ordinance, if
strictly adhered to, would cause unnecessary hardship because of topographical
conditions, floodway and flood plain conditions, existence and preservation
of the natural wetland areas and consistency with adjacent developments within
the Village. Said variations may be made without destroying the intent of the
Development Ordinance.
Requested variations:
1) Section 16.50.030.D.17.b. requires (i) all open channels within 150 feet
of the development to be improved with maximum slopes of 6 to 1 horizontal
to vertical, (ii) an 8 foot wide bituminous concrete pathway suitable for
use by maintenance vehicles to be located within an easement running along
an open channel and (iii) underdrains along the flowline of all open
channels.
Request: Waiver of these requirements.
2) Section 16.50.040.C.3. requires detention facilities to be designed so
that the cross slope is at least two percent and the bottom of the facility
is provided with an underdrain.
Request: No cross slope minimums and no underdrains to be required for
detention basins A, B, D, and F and W and cross slope minimum
of at least one percent with no underdrains for detention basins
C, H, J and K.
3) Section 16.50.040.C.4. requires (i) all 2:1 sloped areas of any permanent
ponds to be covered with a layer of natural stones having a minimum dia-
meter of 18 inches, (ii) the minimum pond bottom elevation to be 15
feet below normal water level, and (iii) aeration equipment.
Request: (i) Approval to use Enkamat on the 2:1 sloped areas and no
materials other than approved wetlands vegetation for the wet
ponds A and F located in the wetlands areas.
Request: (ii) Minimum pond bottom elevations eight feet below normal
water level with respect to wet ponds C, H, J and K.
Request: (iii) No aeration equipment.
4) Section 16.50.070.D.2. requires pavement widths for streets within indus-
trial zoned developments to be 47 feet measured from the back of a curb
to the back of the other curb and requires a minimum right of way width
of 80 feet.
Request: Street widths from the back of the curb to the back of the other
curb of 39 feet and a 60 foot right of way for Asbury Street.
No variation is requested with respect to the dedicated right
of way for Barclay Boulevard.
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5) Section 16.50.080.A.1 . requires construction of concrete sidewalks along
both sides of all public streets.
Request: Sidewalks to be built only on one side of Barclay Boulevard
and Asbury Street. Such sidewalks will be constructed by
each private lot owner as improvements are constructed on
each lot. Funds or other security for the construction of side- r.,
walks on the south side of Aptakisic Road will be posted and
construction will occur only after the final work relating
to the widening and improving of Aptakisic Road has been com-
pleted.
6) Section 16.50.120.I.1.e. requires trees planted within the development
to be separated by not less than 40 feet.
Request: Planting of trees and other landscape materials in groupings
similar to concept landscape plans submitted.
7) Section 16.50.120.D.1 requires sodding of all dedicated street areas,
public areas and swails draining more than two lots.
Request: Some seeding or other transplanted plant materials to be
allowed rather than sodding.