1988-03-16 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Billings Property
Weiland Road Greenhouse Property
Northland Park (Doetsch)
Village Zoning Map Review
March 16, 1988
Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Davis
Mr. Krug
Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Katz
Mr. Lundine
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Musfeldt
Ms. Silz
Also Present: Mr. P. Taylor, Developer, Billings Property
Mr. W. Cadigan, Engineer, Billings Property
Mr. F. Brubaker, Planner„ Billings Property
Mr. A. Kracower, Planner, Weiland Greenhouse
Mr. T. Valenziano, Deveeloper, Weiland Greenhouse
Mr. G. Stoewer, Planner, Weiland Greenhouse
Mr. R. Brawley, Attorney, Weiland Greenhouse
Mr. E. Weiner, Property Owner adjacent to Greenhouse
Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Katz, to approve the
Regular Meeting minutes of March 2, 1987. Approval was unanimous in favor
with Commissioner Davis abstaining and the motion passed.
BILLINGS PROPERTY
Mr. Taylor gave a brief review of the company's accomplishments. He passed
out a brochure of a development they are presently building in Kildeer.
Mr. Brubaker noted this site is 59 acres which was recently annexed into the
Village zoned RE Estate. They propose to construct 109 single family homes
on 15,000 square foot lots and are seeking a change in zoning to R-2 PUD.
They will extend Buffalo Grove Road, from the southwest corner of their
property to the northeast where it will align it with the Amli 88 property,
paving one lane in each direction. The northwest corner of the site contains
the stormwater detention. All of the streets and roads will be dedicated.
They will provide a 20' right-of-way for the trunk line sewer that connects
with the Amli 88 site.
They will restrict the right turn lane in the northeast corner of the site.
They prefer a cash donation to the Park District. They will discuss the
buffering of the site with staff and do not have any problem with the bike
path along Buffalo Grove Road t o g u
Commissioner Goldspiel was concerned about whether the detained water would
go to the same places as previously.
Mr. Cadigan noted the southeast section of the property drains toward the
Amli 88. They will redirect this flow and pipe it up to their detention in
the northwest corner of the site. All of the detention will be consolidated
in the northwest area of the property. There will be a 16' diameter water
and a 12' diameter sanitary sewer installed. The street lights, pavements
and sidewalks will all conform to Village standards. They have to meet with
the Village Engineer regarding the detention. The detention could not be
moved down to the other end of the site as it is a lower location and the
natural flow is toward the creek. The homes backing up to Buffalo Grove
Road's fencing would be restricted to a common fence. The developer is
looking for direction on this issue.
The developer has planned a local street to the Amli 88 and was informed that
this is a major access for that site. The developer was directed to review
the buffering for the commercial with staff. He was also asked to confer
with the Park District about donation requirements.
Mr. Taylor explained the yard variation he was seeking to side load garages
and to not provide public sidewalks.
The Plan Commission expressed the need for sidewalks aothough paths could be
considered as an alternatives. Every unit needs foot access.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes and
unanimously carried that the agenda be rearranged to consider Items C and D
before Item B.
WOODSTONE TOWNHOMES
Moved by Commissioner Musfeldt seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Woodstone Townhomes
Plat of Resubdivision #6 dated January 13, 1988 subject to:
1. Review of the Village Engineer to insure that Lot #1 has acceptable
ingress/egress.
Discussion:
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It was pointed out that:
1. Either this is the appropriate way to do an easement or the
Subdivision Ordinance should be followed and all easements should
be shown on the plan.
2. The language may not actually provide the access as intended in the
condominium declaration of covenants.
3. Either one unit or more will be crossing other resident's driveways
and residents will not be able to park on their driveways.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Davis and
unanimously carried to table this motion.
Commissioner Goldspiel suggested that a legal and planning opinion be
obtained on the above issue.
NORTHLAND PARK
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Davis that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Northland Park
final plat of subdivision dated March 8, 1988 consisting of 4 sheets subject
to:
1. To correction of the 25' building line shown on Weiland Road in
order to be a 30' building line.
2. Review by the Village Attorney of the provision for outlots.
AYES: Davis, Goldspiel, Rhodes, Lundine and Katz
NAYES: Krug
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Musfeldt and Silz
The motion passed 5 - 1 - 0
VILLAGE ZONING MAP REVIEW
Mr. Pfeil briefly reviewed the zoning map.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Buffalo Grove
Zoning Map revised March 16, 1988
Discussion:
The outlots on Johnson West are still not annexed. The R-9 Special Use which
is really single family use (Devonshire and Strathmore Grove) could be
rezoned but the PUD would have to be retained.
Commissioner Goldspiel suggested the Village should consider rezoning these
areas. Mr. Pfeil said he would review this with the Village Attorney.
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AYES: Goldspiel, Davis, Rhodes, Lundine, Katz and Krug
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Musfeldt and Silz
The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Sheldon called a recess at 9:08 and reconvened the meeting at 9:17
P.M.
WEILAND ROAD GREENHOUSE PROPERTY
Mr. Kracower briefly reviewed what had happened regarding this site up to
date. There is an outlot east of the site. They do not economically need
this piece and they wish not to be compelled to purchase it but the developer
is going to speak with the property owners. They are asking for a variation
on the street right-of-way and pavement width. If there is a need for
additional land for a utility easement, they will provide this. Residential
and school uses adjoin the property. Regarding buffering for these uses,
they will install their detention on one side. They have conferred with Mr.
McGee of the school district, which is in unincorporated Lake County, and did
not contest the school district's petition to build their building close to
the property line. Now they are required to buffer it. They feel this would
harm their development. They would prefer to buffer the residential core and
run a fence along the school site. This would be a safety feature in that
location. They have been asked to provide an additional 13' right-of-way on
Weiland Road which they will do. They will be asking not to install
sidewalks on the internal segment of the industrial park or either side of
the street. The owners of the property in the back of the site claim they
have an easement out to Weiland Road. The developer has a title which states
there is no easement. They are providing a 50' building setback and would
like to extend this back 60' or 70' and put parking and a 30' buffer in the
original 50' segment. They plan on every use that is permitted in the
Industrial District. They do not plan on a specific use at this point. They
will comply with all of the provisions in the ordinance.
Mr. Valenziano noted they will build to suit. They contemplate one or two
spec buildings.
Mr. Kracower testified they would like to plat as many lots as they can and
customize sites for individual builders. Access to Lots 1, 10, 9 and 17
would from the internal road and not from Weiland. The existing pond on Lot
9 would be filled in. They do not plan on rail service.
Mr. Stoewer noted the existing pond at the other location on the site will be
enlarged and should be at least 10' deep, able to contain an additional 4' of
water.
Mr. Pfeil was directed to contact the school district and ask them to appear
at the next workshop on this site. The developer was directed to get
together with the school district and staff to discuss this site.
Commissioner Krug was concerned with the water being directed into the
already overburdened creek.
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Commissioner Goldspiel suggested leaving a right-of-way for future access on
the border of Lots 4 and 5 for the site to the east. He feels there is a
need for sidewalks on at least one side of the street, probably the west
side.
Mr. Weiner noted their parcel is divided into 2 sections, one has access
through Depot Avenue and the other through this site to Weiland Road. If
that access were terminated they would have a land locked piece they could not
`J develop. There is a sewage area that would block access from their second
section of land exiting onto the first section. He was also concerned with
the water flow and drainage plan, the development's effect on his storm sewer
and access for the second site.
Mr. Kracower noted thatfor the next workshophe would have more information
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on:
1. The road width from a traffic standpoint
2. The traffic issue in terms of geometrics
3. Submit a traffic study
4. Submit an engineering study
5. Confer with staff and School District ##102
6. They will check with the title company regarding the easement in
question.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Sheldon encouraged the Commission to attend the Village Campus
ground breaking.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Davis and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the meeting at
10:33 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Sheldon
Chairman
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