1988-10-12 - Plan Commission - Minutes PUBLIC HEARING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Lexington Development - Archdiocese Property
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October 12, 1988
Chairman Pro Tem Rhodes called the public hearing to order at 7:35 P.M. in
the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Pro Tem Rhodes
Ms. Howard
Mr. Braiman
Mr. Rubin
Mr. Rosenston
Commissioners Absent: Ms. Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Krug
Also Present: Mr. R. Piggott, Developer, Lexington
Mr. J. Nelson, Planner, Lexington
Mr. J. Ash, Attorney, Lexington
Mr. E. Sabes, 634 Patton, Buffalo Grove
Mr. & Mrs. Gunther, 635 Thornwood, Buffalo Grove
Mr. B. Risco, 565 Bernard, Buffalo Grove
Ms. M. Nelson, 600 Elmwood Drive, Buffalo Grove
Mr. P. Rochea, 401 Hillpine, Buffalo Grove
Mr. D. Heister, 589 Elmwood, Buffalo Grove
Mr. F. Zavorski Hester, Buffalo Grove
Mr. K. Smuchkler, Atty. for Buffalo Grove Resident
Mr. S. Carlson, 630 McCarthur, Buffalo Grove
Mr. L. Halletic, 398 Hawthorn, Buffalo Grove
Mr. O'Malley, 766 Patton, Buffalo Grove
Mr. D. Nesber, 676 Thornwood, Buffalo Grove
Mr. B. Thompson, 644 Patton, Buffalo Grove
Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
Chairman Pro Tem Rhodes 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. He then swore in Messrs. Nelson, Piggott and Ash
The exhibits were those contained Mr. Pfeil's October 7, 1988 memo to the
Plan Commission titled Archdiocese Property and Petitioner's Exhibits 1
through 4.
Commissioner Rubin stated that he will not participate or vote on this item
due to a possible conflict of interest.
Mr. Ash introduced himself and reviewed the location and zoning of the
property.
With the aid of the aerial map Mr. Nelson reviewed the location and
surrounding zoning. The site is located north on Dundee Road before Weidner
and Golfview Terrace. It is 49 acres. He reviewed the roads that service
the site. With the aid of the site analysis he described the topography.
One third of the site drains northwest and there are two natural drainage
sheds to the south. Ponding has been created by the surrounding development
which has caused a wetland effect on the site.
He reviewed the site plan. They are now proposing the extension of Hawthorn
Road a full access at Dundee Road, a connection west to Hapsfield, and a
connection to Bradley Place. The water detention areas were relocated to the
southwest of Hapsfield in the corner of the property. The north portion of
the detention would be wet and the south would be active open space. The
small detention which remains at the southeast corner will be dry. Mr.
Piggott stated they will be building a single family homes of 3 bedrooms
having 2100 square feet and 4 bedrooms of 2700 square feet. They will sell
from $200,000 to $230,000. He reviewed the variations as stated in the
notice. The rear yard variation would effect approximately 15 lots. The
granting of this variation will not increase the water run off to the
properties on either side of the site. They will install the bike path along
Dundee Road. They are in agreement with Mr. Rylko's October 12th letter to
Mr. Pfeil regarding this site but would like to discuss Item 8. This memo
was passed out to the Commission at the meeting. Ashton Lane will be aligned
with the entrance to the park. They have not talked to the school district
but are willing to comply with the school donation. They feel this project
would generate about 200 children. There are a number of trees on the site
that will be moved and a number that will not be moved. They will work with
the Village Forester on this. The island will be landscaped. Build out
should be in 2 years.
Mr. Pfeil stated that it has been the practice of the Village to take over
detention areas in single family developments.
Mr. Kuenkler stated the developer will need the variations requested to meet
the Army Corps of Engineers requirements.
Mr. Sabes pointed out a pond area near his home.
Mr. & Mrs. Gunther, Messrs Risco, Rochea, Heister, and Ms. Nelson and Ms.
Zavorski were all concerned with flooding. It was noted that there are no
sewers on Thornwood and the street floods, the Archdiocese site is
considerably higher than the surrounding property and the owners of adjoining
property's land slopes toward their homes.
Mr. Smuchkler, attorney for Mrs. Perell of 390 Stillwell, reviewed the
testimony of the developer stating his client was concerned with flooding,
parking and traffic.
Mr. Carlson requested the Commission consider a traffic light at Ashton and
Dundee Road.
Mr. Halletic was concerned with the traffic.
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Mr. O'Malley was concerned with traffic, flooding and active park land for
small children.
Mr. Nesber was concerned with the grading and flooding from the site.
Mr. Thompson was concerned with storm sewer locations.
Chairman Pro Tem Rhodes closed the public hearing at 9:53 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
ROVED BY:
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SPECIAL MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Lexington Homes-Archdiocese Property
Buffalo Grove Business Park Expansion, Building #9
Chevy Chase Business Park-East-Amendment to P.U.D.
Cherbourg Townhomes Plats of Resubdivision 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 & 23
Crest Hill Hotel
October 12, 1988
Chairman Pro Tem Rhodes called the regular meeting to order at 9:03 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Pro Tem Rhodes
Ms. Howard
Mr. Braiman
Mr. Rubin
Mr. Rosenston
Commissioners Absent: Ms. Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Krug
Also Present: Mr. R. Piggott, Developer, Lexington
Mr. J. Nelson, Planner, Lexington
Mr. L. Freedman, Attorney, Lexington
Mr. B. Bingham, Developer, Chevy Chase
Mr. R. Gudmundson, Engineer, Chevy Chase
Mr. M. Rolfs, Developer, B.G. Bus Park, #9
Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Braiman, that the the
Special Meeting and Public Hearing minutes of September 28, 1988 be tabled.
The motion unanimously carried.
COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
None
LEXINGTON HOMES-ARCHDIOCESE PROPERTY
Moved by Commissioner Braiman seconded by Commissioner Rosenston that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Lexington
Development known as the Archdiocese Property for rezoning from the R-3
District to the R-4 District and Preliminary Plan approval with the following
variations:
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE:
1. Section 16.50.040.C.3 to allow a 4:1 side slope instead of a 6:1
side slope as required and to waive the underdrain requirement for
the proposed dry detention basin;
2. Section 16.50.040.C.4 to allow a 3:1 side slope with
natural/wetland grass and ground cover instead of a 2:1 side slope
and natural stones as required for a permanent pond (wetland area) ;
and to allow a minimum pond (wetland area) bottom elevation of 6 to
10 feet instead of 15 feet as required;
3. Section 16.50.130.B.2 and B4 to allow slopes of 3:1 in rear yard
locations where the site adjoin other properties.
subject to:
1. Mr. Rylko's October 12, 1988 memo to Mr. Pfeil on this site.
Discussion:
Mr. Piggott stated the 6:1 slope variation would provide more storm water
storage.
Commissioners Braiman and Rhodes felt the developer has made great strides to
improve his plan by working with the Village and residents.
AYES: Commissioners Howard, Braiman and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Rubin
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 3 - 0 - 1
BUFFALO GROVE BUSINESS PARK EXPANSION, BUILDING #9
Mr. Rolfs stated the size of the building has been reduced to 18,000 square
feet. They incorporated all the setbacks and parking requirements requested.
The building was reduced to allow for adequate parking. There are 67 parking
spaces. Some of the parking is off site. They have a somewhat small
detention area on the site and will also be using the larger detention basin
that was constructed for the 4 story building and this site. They will
provide the same kind of brick as used on the other office buildings in the
park with a roof that will be the same as the Zurch Furniture Store. There
will be 4 entrances into the building. Each until will have access from the
parking lot. There will be no internal corridors. The building should be
constructed in 6 month. There will be landscaping around the dumpster to
screen it.
Mr. Pfeil stated a covenant will have to be entered into to make sure the 10
off site parking spaces are used for this site.
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Moved by Commissioner Braiman, seconded by Commissioner Rubin that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the revised plan of the
Buffalo Grove Business Park Expansion, Building #9 as proposed by the
developer in Unit #11 dated September 16, 1988, sheets 1 through 6.
AYES: Commissioners Howard, Braiman, Rubin and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 4 - 0
CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS PARK-EAST
Mr. Bingham stated the 5 building PUD that was approved previously is back
before the Commission because of roadway changes at the Milwaukee and
Lake-Cook intersection which will effect their use. They do not know how
much of a land donation will be required by them for this roadway
improvement. They have come back with a revised PUD. They have changed the
configuration of the buildings. One is larger in size and the other two are
decreased in size. They feel this present plan conforms to the prior PUD with
those exceptions.
There are more parking spaces than previously provided. The size of the
detention basin was increased to accommodate storage for storm water. They
will come back in the future with the other two buildings. The buildings
will be brick and glass, single story. Columbia Gardens will not connect
with their development. There would be an emergency access at Milwaukee
Avenue in a future phase.
Commissioner Braiman indicated a copy of Mr. Carmignani's traffic report
would be helpful to him in making his decision.
It was pointed out that this plan was already approved and the developer is
in conformance.
Moved by Commissioner Rubin, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the amendment to the
proposed PUD of Tract A, B and C of the Chevy Chase Business Park East dated
October 12, 1988
AYES: Commissioners Howard, Rubin and Rosenston
NAYES: Commissioner Braiman
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 3 - 1
CHERBOURG TOWNHOMES PLATS OF RESUBDIVISION NO. 'S 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 & 23
Moved by Commissioner Braiman, seconded by Commissioner Howard that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Plat of Resubdivision
#16 for the Cherbourg Townhomes dated September 22, 1988.
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AYES: Commissioners Howard, Braiman, Rubin and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 4 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Braiman, seconded by Commissioner Howard that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Plat of Resubdivision
#17 for the Cherbourg Townhomes dated September 22, 1988.
AYES: Commissioners Howard, Braiman, Rubin and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 4 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Braiman, seconded by Commissioner Howard that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Plat of Resubdivision
#19 for the Cherbourg Townhomes dated September 28, 1988.
AYES: Commissioners Howard, Braiman, Rubin and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 4 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Braiman, seconded by Commissioner Howard that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Plat of Resubdivision
#20 for the Cherbourg Townhomes dated September 28, 1988.
AYES: Commissioners Howard, Braiman, Rubin and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 4 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Braiman, seconded by Commissioner Howard that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Plat of Resubdivision
#21 for the Cherbourg Townhomes dated September 28, 1988.
AYES: Commissioners Howard, Braiman, Rubin and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 4 - 0.
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Moved by Commissioner Braiman, seconded by Commissioner Howard that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Plat of Resubdivision
#23 for the Cherbourg Townhomes dated September 28, 1988.
AYES: Commissioners Howard, Braiman, Rubin and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 4 - 0.
CREST HILL HOTEL
Moved by Commissioner Braiman, seconded by Commissioner Rubin that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Buffalo Grove Business
Park Crest Hill Hotel plat of resubdivision dated September 21, 1988 revised
October 5, 1988.
AYES: Commissioners Howard, Braiman, Rubin and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Sheldon, Goldspiel and Krug
The motion 4-0.
STAFF REPORT
There will be a public hearing on the Golf Course North and a workshop on the
Parkchester site on October 14, 1988.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Rosenston, seconded by Commissioner Howard, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Pro Tem Rhodes
adjourned the meeting at 11:01 P.M. I
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
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