1988-08-31 - Plan Commission - Minutes SPECIAL MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Malnati's Pizza
Sims Property
Woodstone Townhomes Plats of Resubdivision #4 & #5
August 31, 1988
Vice Chairman Goldspiel called the regular meeting to order at 8:43 P.M. in
the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Vice Chairman Goldspiel
Mr. Krug
Mr. Rhodes
Ms. Howard
Mr. Braiman
Mr. Rosenston
Commissioners Absent: Ms. Sheldon
Mr. Rubin
Also Present: Mr. Greg Tabb, Architect, Malnati's Pizza
Mr. M. Malnati, Developer, Malnati's Pizza
Mr. G. Wiss, Engineer, Malnati's Pizza
Mr. E. Schwartz, Developer, Sims/Schwartz Property
Mr. L. Freedman, Attorney, Sims/Schwartz Property
Mr.J. Martin, Landscaper, Sims/Schwartz Property
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
None
MALNATI'S PIZZA
Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Krug that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Malnati's Pizza with
the following variations:
FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS:
1. Section 18.12.060.E. which requires the elevation of the ground
within 25 feet immediately surrounding any building or structure
within or adjacent to a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) to be not
less than one-foot above the base flood elevation;
2. Section 18.12.070.E. which requires elevation of a parking area
constructed within or adjacent to the SFHA to be not less than
one-foot above the base flood elevation.
Subject to:
1. The south side Y landscaped and a minimum of 12' as required.
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2. The sidewalk installed on the northern most end of the development
leadingdown into the parkinglot off of Buffalo Grove Road.
3. The sidewalk on the south end of the property leading to the
parking lot.
4. The Plan Commission makes certain findings of the Section 18.12.080
variations.
AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Sheldon and Rubin
The motion passed 5 - 0
SIMS PROPERTY
Mr. Freedman briefly explained the site's history.
Mr. Martin reviewed the zoning and surrounding uses. The site is 17 acres.
He then reviewed the history of the site plans. There is a notch of the site
that will be annexed and zoned but will remain under the ownership of the
Sims Family. The plan has been altered to provide access for this piece. The
present plan is 1.76 dwelling units per acre zoning to be R-2. The detention
is approximately 1 acre in the northwest corner. The plan's lots will be 20'
wider than the Fiore lots. The average lot size is 17,420 square feet. The
detention will be part of the back yards of the lots it backs up to which
would provide those owners a larger back yard. The developer would be
amenable to R-3 zoning on the north and R-2 on the south. It is a small lot
and the access and road donation requirements are to be made. The
right-of-way dedication width is 60' on the south for the collector road
which is required to be 80' . The additional 20' would be provided by the
property to the south. This is the same kind of right-of-way approved for
the Fiore piece. They have a drainage easement along and on the Fiore piece
which is piped to the lake on the golf course.They aren't asking for any
variations. Lots 1 and 2 will have access on Brandywyn. Lots 12 and 13 are
approximately 1/2 an acre with the detention on them.
The Commission expressed its desire to see a landscaped island in the
cul-de-sac.
Mr. Schwartz noted the difference in price between the R-2 and R-3 is
$13,000.00. Their homes would be $20,000 higher than the Fiore homes and the
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same in character because of the R-2 zoning required by the Village. They
feel that this piece should be zoned R-4 as the Fiore piece. The site is
delineated by an 80' street from the proposed estate zoning. When he
purchased this piece he thought it would be zoned R-4. He came in with 41
lots and is now down to 29.
The Commission was polled as to its preference for a hybrid with some
character of R-2 and R-3 zoning to be thought about in terms of zoning with
the Plan Commission reviewing the new plan. Yes indicating favor of this.
�•/ AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Sheldon and Rubin
The poll was favorable 5 - 0.
WOODSTONE TOWNHOMES PLATS OF RESUBIDIVISION NUMBERS 4 & 5
Moved by Commissioner Krug seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Woodstone Townhomes
Plat of Resubdivision #4 surveyor's date July 21, 1988
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil noted the angles close and this agrees with the preliminary plan.
AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Sheldon and Rubin
The motion Passed 5 - 0
Moved by Commissioner Krug seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Woodstone Townhomes
Plat of Resubdivision #5 surveyor's date July 21, 1988
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil noted this plan closes and agrees with the preliminary plan.
AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman and Rosenston
NAYES: None
�./ ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Sheldon and Rubin
The motion Passed 5 - 0
FUTURE AGENDA
The September 7, 1988 meeting will be a workshop on the New Life Lutheran
Church and the Zale Commercial site on Route 22.
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The September 14, 1988 meeting will be a public hearing for the Commonwealth
Edison site and a workshop on the Golf Course North.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chairman Goldspiel
adjourned the meeting at 10:18 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kath�omer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Stephen Goldspiel
Chairman
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PUBLIC HEARING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
SUBJECT: Petition to the Village of Buffalo Grove for the following
variances to the Village's FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS - Section 18.12.060.E.
which requires the elevation of the ground within 25 feet immediately
surrounding any building or structure within or adjacent to a Special Flood
Hazard Area (SFHA) to be not less than one-foot above the base flood
elevation; Section 18.12.070.E. which requires elevation of a parking area
constructed within or adjacent to the SFHA to be not less than one-foot above
the base flood elevation.
Subject Property Common Description: The approximately 1.8 acres at the
southeast corner of Buffalo Grove Road and Lake-Cook Road, also formerly
known as the Buffalo House.
Project Name: Malnati's Pizza (The Buffalo House)
August 31, 1988
Vice Chairman Goldspiel called the public hearing to order at 7:30 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Vice Chairman Goldspiel
Mr. Krug
Mr. Rhodes
Ms. Howard
Mr. Braiman
Mr. Rosenston
Commissioners Absent: Ms. Sheldon
Mr. Rubin
Also Present: Mr. G. Tabb, Architect,
Mr. M. Malnati, Developer
Mr. G. Wiss, Engineer
Mr. Dresster, Southern Property Owner To Site
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
Vice Chairman Goldspiel 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. Tabb, Wiss and Malnati.
The exhibits were those contained Mr. Pfeil's August 26, 1988 memo to the
Plan Commission titled Malnati's Pizza along with Petitioner's Exhibits 1
through 3.
Mr. Malnati gave a brief overview of his company and the reasons for
expansion into Buffalo Grove. They need 200 seats in their store so they
have expanded the present building. They will turn the front dining room
into a foyer so that they have an alternative to waiting in the bar to be
seated. This area presently holds 180 seats. The addition will contain this
additional seating along with their carry-out store. The back dining room
will remain as it is. The carry-out store in the back of the store will have
a separate entrance. They are asking for a variation to the flood plain
ordinance in order to pave the parking lot. Mr. Malnati stated at their
busiest time they will have 20 employees. There will be no outdoor cooking.
v Hours of operation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on weekdays and 1:00
A.M. on weekends. They will have a sidewalk at the restaurant.
Mr. Tabb, with the aid of Exhibit 2 reviewed the exterior of the building.
The addition will be approximately 1,430 square feet bringing the restaurant
up to 5,530 square feet. He reviewed Exhibit 3. They have tried to place
the addition furthest from the creek and at the highest elevation of the
site. They are paving and landscaping the parking lot, putting in curbs and
adding a sidewalk along the front of the property line. The detention will
be in the back of the site. The total parking will be 101 spaces. The
seasonal building will have an awning with screening material around the
sides. It will have lighting to illuminate that area. They have to screen
this to control the bugs. This is the original patio area. There will be
seating in this area for eating and drinking.
The Commission suggested designated parking spaces for the carry-out
business.
Mr. Wiss stated that after they completed their calculations they found they
only had a difference of about 100' square feet of hard surface added to the
plan. They have added green areas that balance the new hard surfaces. They
might be able to introduce a walk at the north end of the property and
connect it to the driveway aisle. If they do not have a grading problem,
this is the best place for a walk. On the far eastern part of the site they
have a storm water detention area which compensates for the area from the
front of the building eastward back as 50% of the detention on the site.
This provides for the new building expansion and the new parking areas. The
detention will be dry. They will comply with the site improvement
requirements. They will raise the new parking lot 6" to compensate for an
excavation in 1972. This will not create a threat at the to the public health
and safety. They will not be creating any down stream flooding. As long as
they remain in the flood fringe area they will not require a permit from the
Division of Water Resources because they are not alternating the flood way,
with the storm water detention there will be less likehood of drainage down
stream. When the parking lot is raised it will be 2' maximum below the 100
year storm level. There will be sidewalks around the building.
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Mr. Dresster was concerned with the buffer to his ro ert .
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Vice Chairman Goldspiel closed the public hearing at 8:42 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Comer
\./ Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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Ch irman
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