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1977-01-26 - Plan Commission - Minutes WORKSHOP MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION January 26, 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. Keister Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Kandel Mrs. Force Commissioners Absent: Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Shields Mr. 'Jacobs Also Present: Mr. Ed Fabish, Village President Mr. Robert Bogart, Trustee Mr. Tom Mahoney, Trustee Mr. John Marienthal, Trustee Mrs. Clarice Rech, Trustee Mr. Richard Heinrich, Board of Zoning Appeals Mr. Bart Delaney, Engineering Aide Mr. Tom Fennel, Chief Inspector Mr. Carl Rapp, Director of Community Development Crossings (Phase V) g Upon the recommendation of Commissioner Kandel, Chairman Genrich and Commissioner Kandel signed the Final Plat for the Crossings, Unit IV, (Phase V) as approved at the Plan Commission meeting of July 7, 1976. Plan Commission Recommendation on Youth Activity Center Commissioner Kandel read his draft of a statement from the Plan Commission to the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding the Youth Activity Center proposed for the Buffalo Grove Mall. After discussion it was agreed to omit paragraph 4 and delete the last two lines of paragraph 5 after "denied". The Plan Commission will adopt the statement as amended and it will be sent to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meeting with Trustees Chairman Genrich asked Trustee Bogart for his reaction to the Plan Commission memo of January 26 which was a response to his memo of January 6. Trustee Bogart stated that he can appreciate what the Plan Commission was saying. He added that he may even tend to agree with their Point #1. Plan Commission Page 2 January 26, 1977 However, his memo forced everyone to take a look at the points he mentioned. There is not much land left to be developed in the Village and he recommends that there be a plan for what is left. The developer is putting as many houses on a piece of land as he can. It is an advan- tage to him but not to the Village. Some guidelines have to be set for the commissions and Staff to work from. Commissioner Goldspiel stated that what has to be controlled is the size `f of the house on the lot. A developer should be allowed to build the house on a lot if he has the right side yard, back yard and front yard. Commissioner Kandel felt that another concern should be the industrial area of the Village. Trustee Bogart said that there will be very little industry, if any. He added that he would like to have a new Master Plan eventually. Commissioner Keister also felt that there should be some policy set on minimum lot sizes. The possibility of taking R-6 out of the ordinance was discussed. Trustee Rech stated that she does not think this can be done. There would be a lot of legal problems. The problem is not with R-6 zoning but with bulk over-use. This problem can exist with any of the zonings. The Village has to figure out a formula for what size house should go on what size lot and implement it. Chairman Genrich asked Mr. Rapp to draft some figures for maximum ground coverage. Mr. Rapp stated this would be done within two weeks. There was discussion regarding Trustee Bogart's comment on abuse of the PUD. Commissioner Harris stated that he does not feel the PUD has been abused. Trustee Mahoney felt it would be absurd to throw out the PUD. The question is to use common sense in implementing it. President Fabish stressed that the developer should be told at the beginning if what he wants is acceptable. Trustee Rech expressed her concern regarding the water supply in the Village and stated that she would not approve another annexation until this problem has been solved. President Fabish stated that another development is needed to help pay for Well No. 6. Regarding the variances, Trustee Mahoney felt that common sense had to be used. Emphasis should be on adherence to the rules because that was why ./ they were written. President Fabish added that there should be a certain amount of flexibility with some limitations. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Li da Isonhart Recording Secretary