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1976-08-04 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR METING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Grove Animal Hospital, Ridgewood, Grand Spaulding Dodge, Countryside Boys' Club August 4, 1976 Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Building. Commissioners Present: Chairman Genrich Mr. Harris 1 Mr. Keister - Mr. Shields - Mr. Kandel Mr. Kuenz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Jacobs Also Present: Mr. Norman Katz, Countryside Boys' Club Mr. John Penella, Countryside Boys' Club Mr. William Whited, Administrative Assistant Approval of Minutes Commissioner Shields moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 21, 1976. Commissioner Kandel seconded the motion. The motion carried that the minutes be approved subject to the following changes: On page 1, paragraph 1, correct the spelling of Regular in line 1; page 3, paragraph 5, change "qualified" to 'bxplained". Communications Chairman Genrich distributed copies of a letter dated July 25 from Mr. Kiddie to Mr. Ed Fabish. He stated that there was no need to discuss this letter at this time. Grove Animal Hospital Commissioner Kandel moved that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board the approval of the Final Plat of Survey, Exhibit #527-3, for the Grove Animal Hospital at Route 83 and Buffalo Grove Road subject to the wording concerning the easement area being entered on the plat. Commissioner Keister seconded the motion end the following vote was taken on it: Commissioner Harris yes Commissioner Kandel yes Commissioner Keister yes Commissioner Kuenz yes Commissioner Shields yes The motion carried unanimously. Plan Commission Page 2 August 4, 1976 Ridgewood Commissioner Kandel made a motion that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board the approval of the Plat of Vacation for Winston Square (now Ridgewood) Phase II, Exhibit 103-34. Commissioner Keister seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Kandel added that the developer will issue plats of survey as the development progresses and there will be changes. Commissioner Kandel made a motion that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board the approval of the Plat of Survey for Ridgewood No. 1, Exhibit 103-35, with the following direction to the developer, that the concrete monuments be indicated on the Plat of Survey in their required places as outlined in item "o", page 15 of the Subdivision Regulations. Commissioner Keister seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Kandel added that the developer had taken the original Plat of Survey and outlined that portion known as Ridgewood No. 1 and reembossed it on the new Plat of Survey with the new information required. Grand Spaulding Dodge Commissioner Kandel made a motion that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board the approval of the Plat of Survey, Exhibit #474-8, on the property recently rezoned and purchased by Grand Spaulding Dodge. Commissioner Keister seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Kandel added that the dedication information for the Park District is on the plat and the monuments are on as required. Countryside Boys' Club Mr. Katz stated that the building they propose to use is the Cambridge-on-the-Lake model building. It is being donated to be moved to the site behind the helicopter pad and west of the Village Hall. The Countryside Boys' Club is a member of the Boys' Clubs of America but in a number of ways is very different from the Boys' Club in the city of Chicago. Mr. Katz stated that the Boys' Club of America has the ability of providing a club for boys and girls and also provides enough of a variety of programs (not strictly athletic) to cover the needs for kids between the ages of 6 and 18. The VillageAs lacking in activities for the 12-16 age group. Mr. Katz added that the Boys' Club is run by a trained volunteer staff. There will be one paid professional. This will be his full-time job. Commissioner Harris asked why the building will be so far west. Mr. Katz stated that they wanted to take as little of the Village's land as possible. Also, this allows the Village to enlarge the parking lot as planned. Plan Commission Page 3 August 4, 1976 Commissioner Harris asked how long they expected the facility to last considering the size of the Village at present and the expected growth rate. Mr. Katz stated that this is another reason for putting the building where they did. It will be easier to expand. In response to a question from Commissioner Kandel, Mr. Katz stated that it is costing them $30,000 to move the building. In response to Chairman Genrich, Mr. Katz stated that there will be almost zero counseling. There will be club rooms, cooking, a few baskets in the center section, mental games, dancing, etc. Chairman Genrich asked why they are not asking to put the building on Park District property. Mr. Katz stated that they have tried to get park land from the Park District but couldn't. They had asked to use the building at the Crossings but the Park District did not give their permission for this. Commissioner Kandel stated that he feels this is a very worthwhile thing that should be done in the Village but didn't want to see them locked into a place where they could not grow. Chairman Genrich questioned the access to the property. Mr. Katz stated that Lake-Cook Road will have a bike path and if the Village buys the golf course and an easement can be obtained, a bike path can be put in. Lake-Cook Road has perfect access throughout the Village. Responding to Chairman Genrich, Mr. Katz stated that after they have the approval of the Village regarding the land, they will begin to solicit funds for moving the building from Cambridge-on-the-Lake. Commissioner Shields asked if the Boys' Club would be providing some parking. Mr. Katz stated that they will be providing very little parking area. Because of their hours and the fact that parking will be needed mainly for only those working at the club, very little will be required. They expect that either the kids will ride their bikes or their parents will drop them off and pick them up. If there is a requirement for more parking when they erect the building, it will cause additional hardships. Responding to Commissioner Kandel, Mr. Katz stated that there will be no foundation. The building will be put on piers. Commissioner Kandel asked if it would be possible for the building to be rearranged physically so they would have more room. Mr. Katz replied that they had had an architect look at it and he said the best configuration is the present one. Mr. Katz stated that the dues would be only $2 or $3 per year for all the facilities. From a public use standpoint, it is a totally public use facility. Plan Commission Page 4 August 4, 1976 Chairman Genrich stated that he had received copies of letters from Civil Defense. These letters were not delivered in time to distribute before the meeting. Chairman Genrich asked that the minutes show that these letters were distributed during the meeting. Commissioner Shields moved that whereas the Countryside Boys' Club, Inc. , serves the best interest of the Village of Buffalo Grove and whereas alternate suitable property is not available and whereas the area to the west of the Village Hall is presently undeveloped, it is hereby recommended that this property be allowed to be utilized by the Countryside Boys' Club, Inc. , for the construction of their facilities. Commissioner Kuenz seconded the motion. Commissioner Kandel stated that in the letter that Mr. Smith from the Illinois Department of Transportation had written to Mr. Soucy, he indicated that should this building be erected on this site, they would lose their certificate of approval to operate their heliport there. Mr. Kandel added that he had no further discussion regarding this and would like to vote on the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kandel stated that he would like to suggest to the Chairman that the Plan Commission notify the Village to find another site for the heliport. Long Grove Agreement After reviewing the Long Grove Agreement and discussion among the Plan Commission members, Commissioner Kuenz moved that the Plan Commission recommend that the Village Board approve the document with the following changes and pursue execution of it: 1. Delete the fourth paragraph beginning,"WHEREAS, each community......." 2. In (1) delete "Buffalo Creek and". 3. In (2) after Popp Farm, strike the comma and the remainder of that sentence and insert the following: and currently under consideration for purchase by the Lake County Forest Preserve District and development by the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Cook County be annexed, if possible, into the Village of Buffalo Grove in view of the fact that the Village has made a firm commitment to maintain this lake as part of the overall agreement if it is consumated. 4. in (3) , line 8, insert a period after "provided" and delete the remainder of the sentence. Plan Commission Page 5 August 4, 1976 5. In (6) delete the last sentence and add, "Either Village reserves the right to review the development plans for such property." 6. In (7) delete the last sentence and add, "Either Village reserves the right to review the development plans for such property." 7. In (8) Portwine Road is incorrect and should be corrected. Also, delete the last sentence and add, "Either Village reserves the right to review the development plans for such property." Commissioner Keister seconded the motion. The following vote on the motion was taken: Commissioner Harris no Commissioner Kandel yes Commissioner Keister yes Commissioner Kuenz yes Commissioner Shields yes The motion carried. Village Center After a short discussion in this regard Commissioner Keister moved that the Plan Commission adopt the recommendation as written in Chairman Genrich's memo of July 24, 1976, to Mr. Fabish and the Village Board as their official stance on the Village Center. Commissioner Kandel seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kandel made a motion that the Plan Commission advise the Village Board that the Plan Commission recommends against investing any more money in consulting fees at this time on the Village Center. Commissioner Harris seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Reappointment of Plan Commission Members Commissioner Kuenz moved that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board the reappointment of Commissioner Shields to the Plan Commission for a period of two years. Commissioner Keister seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Kuenz moved that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board the reappointment of Commissioner Kandel to the Plan Commission for a period of one year. Commissioner Keister seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Committee and Liaison Reports Commissioner Kandel stated that he had given the parking ordinance to Mr. 'Whited with the recommended changes. When the corrections Plan Commission Page 6 August 4, 1976 are made, Mr. Whited will send a copy to the Plan Commission members for review. At this time it will be put on the agenda. Chairman Genrich stated that he has been assigning Plan Commission members to follow projects through the Village Board level. He suggested that the people that were assigned to a project follow it through beyond the Village Board level and before the annexation agreement is signed by the Board, they review it and see if there is something that should be put in. Mr. Whited stated that the Staff is doing this now. It was the general opinion of the Commission that since the Staff is doing this now, there was no need for the Plan Commission to do it also. Standardized Annexation Agreement Commissioner Harris moved that the Sample Annexation Agreement dated August 4, 1976, prepared by the Plan Commission be given to all prospective developers for their use in preparing their proposed annexation agreements. Commissioner Keister seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Adjournment Commissioner Kandel moved that the meeting be adjourned and Commissioner Kuenz seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Ttfully submitted, LN--x Lad Isonhart Recording Secretary APPROVED: )L4G-6,4 Carl Genrich, Chairman