1988-05-25 - Plan Commission - Minutes PUBLIC HEARING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
SUBJECT: Petition to the Village of Buffalo Grove for rezoning from the R.E.
(Residential Estate) District to the R-2 (One-Family Dwelling) District and
approval of a Residential Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plan with
the following variations: ZONING ORDINANCE - Section 17.40.020.B. (to allow
a minimum interior side yard setback of 5 feet with combined side yard
setbacks not less than 18 feet on each lot) ; DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE - Section
16.50.040.C.3. (to allow a 5:1 side slope in dry detention basins instead of
6:1 side slope as required) ; Section 16.50.100.C. (to not provide street-
lights along Buffalo Grove Road) .
Subject Property: The approximately 59.5 acres south of Port Clinton Road
and west of the Amli 88-acre parcel.
Project Name: Canterbury Fields (Re. Billings Property)
May 25, 1988
Chairman Sheldon called the public hearing to order at 7:34 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Krug
Ms. Howard
Mr. Case
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Braiman
Also Present: Mr. F. Brubaker, Planner
Mr. P. Taylor, Developer
Mr. D. Stromburg, Engineer
Mr. Shoppe, Landscaper
Ms. Croft, Woodlands Resident
Ms. Ackerson, Woodlands Resident
Mr. Linden, Buffalo Grove Resident
Mr. D. Horker, Buffalo Grove Resident
Mr. M. Rylko, Director of B.G. Park District
Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. R. Pfeil, 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. Brubaker, Taylor, Stromburg and
Shoppe.
The exhibits were those contained in Mr. Pfeil's May 20, 1988 memo to the
Plan Commission titled Billings Property Rezoning to R-2 PUD, Preliminary
Plan Approval and Petitioner's Exhibits A through I.
Mr. Taylor passed out copies of Exhibit A (home plans) noting 2 of the 3 new
models will be from 2500 to 4000 square feet.
Mr. Brubaker reviewed his qualifications. They are requesting approval of
rezoning and their preliminary plan. He reviewed an aerial of the site
(Exhibit B) noting the zoning and surrounding uses. The site is gently
rolling, generally high ground from 597' to 583' . There is no flood plain,
the soil is not a problem. The site is ideally suited for the type of
development they are proposing.
He reviewed Exhibit C (preliminary plan) noting there are 104 single family
lots with a minimum of 15,000 square feet. They will extend Buffalo Grove
Road with 2 pavements of 28' separated by a 13' median with an 8' walk on one
side and a bike path on the other. They will provide for a continuation of
the road network. All roads will be built to Village standards. There are 2
detention areas totalling 4i acres.
With the aid of Exhibit D (variations) he explained they wish to increase the
lot size to the width of 100' . They are requesting a variation to the
sideyard ordinance. They would like to provide 3 car side loaded garages
and vary the sideyard to 5' . They will maintain 20' between buildings, side
to side. They have reduced one lot in the area of the detention.
Mr. Stromburg, with the aid of Exhibit E, reviewed the engineering. They are
tying into 2 existing watermains. The sanitary sewer will outlet to the
south. Storm water is contained in 2.9 acre open space area which will serve
all of the property except that serviced by the second basin. There will be
a 60' right-of-way with the exception of Buffalo Grove Road. The street
lights will be in conformance with the Village code except where they are
requesting a variation for the lights on Buffalo Grove Road. The sidewalks
and bike path will be put in in the first phase.
Mr. Shoppe, with the aid of Exhibit F, reviewed the landscaping. There will
be no effect on the wetlands on the Fiore property because of their detention
plan. They will locate an entryway monument at Lot 1. Outlot A will become
part of Lot 1. The fence on Buffalo Grove Road will be ornamental, without
landscaping. The lots along Long Grove will have a 3' berm and landscaping.
The sideyard variations are only on lots that have side loaded garages. The
driveways would not be put any closer to the lot line than they need to be.
The distances between the driveways of the homes in the worst case would be
8' , 9' and 5' . Fences would not be allowed on that side. They are asking
for 5' to the closest part of the building. They do not feel the entrance
monument will be a detriment to the sale of the lot it is on. There will be
an Association to maintain the fencing and monument.
Mr. Taylor would like to cut down on the lighting on Buffalo Grove Road that
could cause a hardship on the homes that back up to it.
Mr. Pfeil noted Zale will create a 50' landscaped and fenced buffer strip on
their B-3 property adjoining this site and not expect a landscape buffer from
this site.
Mr. Shoppe, with the aid of Exhibit G, reviewed the fencing that they plan on
using.
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Commissioner Goldspiel suggested trees in the center islands on Buffalo Grove
Road.
Mr. Rylko requested the developer provide some recreational open space for
the residents of the development. This could be accomplished by taking 5
lots near the detention basin combining them with the detention to create a
150' by 300' open space. This would serve the immediate residents of the
neighborhood. They would install ball fields. He did not see any regulation
games on these fields. There would be no water problems on the site for the
park land if it were properly underdrained. Mr. Kuenkler concurred with this
point.
Ms. Croft, Ms. Acherson, Messrs Horker and Linden supported the park on this
site.
Mr. Taylor noted they will develop the site from south and work their
way north. The area on the south corner where they may have to delay
installation of the sewer because of the Fiore site, might be held off until
last. Buildout could take 2i years. .
Mr. Pfeil noted that Vernon Township Park is about } mile away as is the Amli
50 park from this site.
Mr. Brubaker reviewed the active and non active open spaces in the area based
upon Exhibits H and I, which he passed out.
Chairman Sheldon closed the public hearing at 9:09 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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Barbara Sheldon
Chairman
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PUBLIC HEARING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
SUBJECT: Petition to the Village of Buffalo Grove for zoning in the B-3
(Planned Business Center) District upon annexation, and Preliminary Plan
approval with the following variations: ZONING ORDINANCE - Section
17.44.040.D.3 (to allow an east yard building setback of 36 feet rather than
50 feet as required) ; DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE - Section 16.50.040.C.3. (to
allow a 4:1 side slope in a dry detention basin instead of a 6:1 side slope
as required.)
Subject Property: The approximately 0. 74-acre tract on the east side of
Buffalo Grove Road west and north of Cambridge Park.
Project Name: BCS Properties Office Building
May 25, 1988
Chairman Sheldon called the public hearing to order at 9:20 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Krug
Ms. Howard
Mr. Case
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Braiman
Also Present: Mr. M. Schwartz, Developer
Mr. D. Baigelman, Planner
Mr. D. Harper, Cambridge Resident
Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. R. Pfeil, 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. Schwartz and Baigelman.
The exhibits were those contained Mr. Pfeil's May 20, 1988 memo to the
Plan Commission titled BCS Properties Office Buildings and Petitioner's
Exhibits A, B and Group Exhibit C.
Mr. Baigelman with the aid of Exhibits A, B and C reviewed the plan,
landscaping and detention. He noted the handicapped parking is near the
building. They have provided a sidewalk on the front of the site. The
detention will be drained into the park pond.
Mr. Schwartz noted this is a 3100 square foot, one story building with a
basement providing 34 parking spaces which exceeds the code.
requirements. The traffic flow runs to the south and back up to the
north. The parking in the back is for employees. The handicap spaces
to the north of the building runs right into the sidewalk. There is a
rear entrance. Trash is enclosed to the north. They are trying to blend
in with the park site. They plan to utilize all of the existing
landscaping. The engineering will be composed of on side detention which
will drain into Cambridge Park's pond. They have reached an agreement
with the Park District for this and agreed to allow parking on site for
park programs after 6:00 P.M. on weekdays, after 1:00 P.M. on Saturday
and all day Sunday. There is no direct access point created for access
to the park. The back door will be for emergency access only and will
open onto a platform where the person can look out and not walk directly
onto the drive.
Mr. Pfeil noted the use is supported by the parking. The Director of
Building and Zoning felt the animal hospital should not be allowed. The
restaurant use should not be a drive in. As long as the processing is
not done on site, it could be a dry cleaning establishment.
Commissioner Goldspiel did not want to see an animal hospital,
restaurant, pet shop or dry cleaners use.
Mr. Schwartz noted they intend to use the building as office. They are
requesting the additional uses in case they should sell in the future.
This is a single user building. Any of these uses would require a
Village license. They would entertain removing the animal hospital and
dry cleaning but object to removing the other uses.
Mr. Pfeil stated the Deputy Fire Marshal recommends a fire hydrant be
placed on the northeastern corner adjacent to the building. A sign
should be installed labeling the fire lane around the building.
Mr. Raysa noted there is a corner piece to the south of the site that is
owned by the county but not in the Village. The developer is not
interested in purchasing this piece.
Mr. Baigelman pointed out the handicap space will be 8' wide with an 8'
stripped isle of asphalt and the symbol painted on it and include a
stand up sign.
Mr. Harper noted the parking will be used by park participants.
Chairman Sheldon closed the public hearing at 9:48 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Public Hearing - May 25, 1988 - Page 2
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Sheldon
Chairman
Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Public Hearing - May25, 1988 - Page 3
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SPECIAL MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Canterbury Fields - Billings Property
BCS Property
Bentley Place
May 25, 1988
Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 9:50 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Krug
Ms. Howard
Mr. Case
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Briaman
Also Present: Mr. M. Schwartz, Developer, BCS Properties
Mr. D. Baigleman, Planner, BCS Properties
Mr. F. Brubaker, Planner, Billings Property
Mr. P. Taylor, Developer, Billings Property
Mr. D. Stromburg, Engineer, Billings Property
Mr. Shoppe, Landscaper, Billings Property
Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
None
BCS PROPERTY OFFICE BUILDING--B-3 ZONING & PRELIMINARY PLAN
The agenda was rearranged to hear BCS Property first.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel seconded by Commissioner Howard that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of annexation and
zoning in the B-3 District of the BCS properties proposal as shown in
Petitioner's Exhibit A through Group Exhibit C and preliminary plan approval
as shown on the exhibit with variations to zoning ordinance Section
17.44.040.C.3 to allow an east yard building setback of 36 feet rather than
50 feet as required and variation to development ordinance section
16.50.404.C.3 to allow a 4:1 side slope in a dry detention basin instead of a
6:1 side slope.
Subject to:
1. Elimination of the following uses from the permitted uses submitted
by the petitioner: animal hospital, dry cleaning, laundry, pet shop
and restaurant.
Discussion:
Commissioner Goldspiel felt that the uses left on the petitioner's use list
were sufficient for this site and the uses that were taken off of the list
would be incompatible with the building type and park.
Commissioner Krug felt this site should be only used for office.
AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Howard and Case
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rhodes and Briaman
The motion passed 4 - 0.
CANTERBURY FIELDS BILLINGS PROPERTY REZONING TO R-2 P.U.D.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Krug that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of rezoning from the RE
District to R-2 District and approval of a residential PUD and Preliminary
Plan as shown on Petitioner's Exhibits A through I for the Canterbury Fields
Subdivision with the following variations:
ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. 17.40.020.B to allow a minimum interior side yard setback of 5'
with combined yard setback of not less than 20' on each lot plus a
minimum distance of 20' between houses.
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE:
1. 16.50.040.C.3 to allow a 5:1 side slope in dry detention basin
instead of a 6:1.
Subject to:
1. Elimination of Lots 1 through 5 in the northwest corner of the plan
to meet the park donation requirement of the Village ordinance to
provide land rather than a cash donation.
2. Amending the drawing to include Outlot A as part of Outlot 1, Block
6.
3. Provision of center island tree planting on Buffalo Grove Road
4. Provision of an ornamental style fence along Buffalo Grove Road to
be approved by the Appearance Commission.
5. Any monument being removed by the developer on Lot 1, Block 3 on
the model home site upon sale of that home to a residential
purchaser.
6. Restriction that there be no sideyard fence allowed from the rear
most portion of the driveway on either adjacent lot forward on lots
where the variation is used.
7. The developer may choose to not invoke the side yard variation.
8. Village approval of the declarations and covenants for the
association.
AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Howard and Case
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rhodes and Briaman
The motion passed 4 - 0.
BENTLEY PLACE
Moved by Commissioner Krug, seconded by Commissioner Goldspiel that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the final plat of
Bentley Place subdivision sheets 1 of 2 and 2 of 2 dated May 19, 1988.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil noted this conforms with the preliminary plan. Mr. Kuenkler said
the plat closes and is in order.
AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Howard and Case
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rhodes and Briaman
The motion passed 4 - 0.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Sheldon suggested that the Commissioners that have not filed their
local ethic's statements do so and see Mr. Pfeil if they need help.
FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE
There will be no meeting on June 1, 1988 because of lack of quorum.
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June 8, 1988 there will be two workshops on the Greenhouse and Rogers Center
Commercial.
On June 15, 1988 the Golf Course East will be on the agenda for a workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Krug, seconded by Commissioner Case, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the meeting at
10:27 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
P Y
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Sheldon
Chairman
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