1977-06-08 - Plan Commission - Minutes WORKSHOP SESSION
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Meeting with Industrial Commission
June 8, 1977
Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8:20 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Genrich
Mr, Harris
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Kandel
Mrs. Force
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Shields
Also Present: Mr. Mike Kearns, Chairman, Industrial Commission
Mr. Leonard Bierer, Industrial Commission
Mr. Howard Keister, Trustee
Mr. Howard Mendenhall, Trustee
Mrs. Clarice Rech, Trustee
Mr. Bart Delaney, Engineering Aide
Mr. Tom Fennell, Acting Director of Community
Mr. Rich Heinrich, BZA Chairman Development
Mr, Bill Sommer, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Barbara Sheldon, Prospective Member
Mr. Richard Star, Prospective Member
Mr. Sommer reviewed the areas proposed for industrial development illustrated
on a map. He stated that they tried to identify the areas that are
close to sewer and water and which had access to them. These areas
are:
#1. Near the Soo line and Lake Cook Road
#2. Adjacent to Falcon Development on Dundee Road .
#3. Borders on the Village Center (Mr. Sommer suggested this
for a research type area.)
#4• East of #3
#5. East of #4 and going north to Aptakisic Road
#6. East of #5 and the Soo line (This depends on the outcome of
the discussion with Wheeling. )
Regarding area #2, Mrs. Rech stated that this along with the area proposed
by Falcon for single-family homes is the most viable piece of industrial
land the Village has.
Mr. Sommer stated he would like some sort of recommendation from the
Plan Commission regarding which lands the Industrial Commission should
seriously consider.
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Commissioner Goldspiel stated that the Plan Commission and Village
Board gave their direction years ,ago by way of the Master Plan. Until
it changes, there is no disagreement with it.
Mrs. Rech reviewed statistics from the AIDC Journal regarding what
companies look for in an industrial development. Top on the list was
that they want to be within the Chicago trucking zone.
Commissioner Kandel stated that he thinks #1 should be the first area
of concern, He is not sure of the area across from the Village Center
area (#3). This is surrounded by residential.
Mr. Kearns stated that part of the problem is that the Friedman property
and another 40 acres on Busch Road are basically the only property
available for development at this point in time. He added that what
1 they are looking for is to know what lands are going to be set aside
and the next step is to try to induce the people to see what annexations
can be obtained to get controls on the property,
Commissioner Harris also was concerned about #3 being surrounded by
residential. Mr. Sommer suggested that this area be used for office
and research, more like a BO zoning than M-1.
Commissioner Harris stated that the area to the north which is in
Prairie View is single-family. The area above Aptakisic Road has
buildings with a little bit of commercial. It is not a practical
industrial area based on what is already there. He added that labor
market is a prime consideration in industrial development. He does
not feel there is a labor market for heavy industry in this area.
Commissioner Goldspiel raised the question of availability of water
and sewer and the importance of a major highway and railroad nearby.
After further discussion it was the unanimous decision of the Plan
Commission and Industrial Commission to recommend that the Village Board
encourage the development of parcels one, two and four as shown on the
Industrial Commission map and authorize the Staff to take some initiative
in creating interest in this. They also suggest that the Board specifically
state what direction they want to give both the Staff and Industrial
Commission as related to initiating action on these three sites.
Chairman Genrich asked Commissioner Harris to work with the Industrial
Commission, Commissioner Goldspiel and the Village Board on this project.
Zoning Ordinance
Mr. Heinrich stated that the Village Board has asked the Plan Commission
to hold a Public Hearing on amending Article XIII of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding powers for variances that the Village can grant. There are
a number of cases where variances have been requested and the Village
cannot react at all. There is a general "catch-all" phrase in other
ordinances that says the Village can vary other parts of the ordinance
as they see fit at any time, This is what the request is for, Mr. Heinrich
added that these variances can only be granted after a Public Hearing
before the Zoning Board and Village Board approval on it.
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The Public Hearing date was set for July 13,
Buffalo Grove National Bank Campus
Burt Harris, President of The Building Bloc , stated that they are
proposing to build an executive office and medical plaza south of
the Buffalo Grove National Bank. He introduced Mr. Jeffrey Finkle,
the architect for the development.
Mr. Finkle stated that the original plan for this area had the bank
and a medical/office building behind it. However, their proposed building
is considerably smaller, The original plan was for 60,000 square feet
and their building is 23,000 including the lower level.
He went on to state that the property rises in the center about 5'-7'
and the drive will be raised up and look down on the bank. This is
why they have designed their building as a split-level. Regarding
the parking, they exceed the required by about 40 spaces, including
the bank.
The existing trees will be moved as required. They will be shifted
back. The developer will also put in landscaping.
Mr. Harris stated that it is their intention to make a multi-purpose
facility. They will have medical and offices. The medical will be a
miniature hospital. They will have a single facility which will have
a central check-in and it will be staffed with different types of doctors.
Mr. Harris stated that it probably could best be described as a clinic
but it will be privately owned.
Mr. Harris stated that they intend to fully finish one floor of the
building and leave the second floor in an unfinished state and finish it
as it is leased. Executive Environs will lease almost half of the space.
They, in turn, lease the space to a tenant. The remainder of the building
will be regular office space. The bank has shown interest in leasing
part of the space for nonbanking uses.
After a short discussion, a Public Hearing was set for July 13. (This
was later changed and the Plan Commission will meet with the developer
again on June 15. )
nevelopment on '_7yndee Road near Arlington Golf Course
A sketch of the proposed development was displayed and a short discussion
too place regarding the use of this property. Chairman Genrich will
meet with the owners of the golf course to inquire about their long-range
plans.
Indian Trails Library
In reference to Mr. Mendenhall's memo of May 31 in which he informed
the Commission of the possibility of Indian Trails Library District
constructing a library on a site located on Schoenbeck Road, Chairman Genrich
asked if the Plan Commission had a recommendation to make regarding
this.
It was generally agreed by the Plan Commission that it is a bad location
because it is not centrally located. The following policy statement
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will be recommended to the Village Board:
"The Buffalo Grove Village Board and the Plan Commission want
to express to the Indian Trails Library District that the site
identified on Schoenbeck Road does not seem to be a good central
accessible location for Buffalo Grove residents nor,
for that matter, the entire district. We would like to remind
the Library Board that at one time they promised Buffalo Grove
a library. Some other alternatives probably should be considered
by the library district; for example , expanding to the adjacent
shopping center or exploring the opportunities of satellite
facilities and maintaining the existing site.
The Village of Buffalo Grove wants to express its vital interest
in this matter as well as indicate to the library district that
the Village would be willing to work actively in supporting any
referendum needed to implement a construction program provided
we feel that we have some opportunity to express our views and
to have some influence in the final program being proposed."
Appointment of Plan Commission Member
Commissioner Goldspiel made a motion to appoint Barbara Sheldon to the
Plan Commission. Commissioner Kandel seconded the motion and upon voice
vote the motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
The Workshop Session adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
CL'nda Isonhart
Recording Secretary