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1973-09-19 - Plan Commission - Minutes PRELIMINARY MINUTES - NOT APPROVED , VILLAGE GROVE P* Ma€ tfi Xlegedeh ve, eci. 60090 MINUTES OF THE BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1973 Chairman, Carl Genrich, called the meeting to order at 8:25 P.M. , September 19, 1973, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard. Commissioners Present: Mr. Genrich, Chairman Mr. Gamm Mr. Haarr, Asst. Chairman Mr. Harris Mr. Van Engen, Secretary Mr. Keister Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer also present. Mr. Shields PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing was called to order at 8:25 P.M. and Chairman Genrich read the notice that had been advertised in the Buffalo Grove Herald. The secretary informed the Plan Commission that a number of developers including: Mr. James Otis, Mr. Robert Craig, Mr. Bernard Wolf, Mr. Art Gingold, Mr. Harold Freedman, Mr. Fred Hillman and Mr..Ken Rodack, as well as all, the members of the Village Board had been given special notice of this meeting. Those present in this regard were: Mr. Brozio Mr. Ken Rodack Mr. Brozio stated his interest in the public hearing. (Hinze Property) Betty Drive and Dundee Road. He asked Commissioner Haarr what effect this would have on his property. Commissioner Haarr informed Mr. Brozio that the Plan Commission and Village was bound by the old ordinance in accordance with his annexation agreement, so that he will not be bound by these changes. Mr. Brozio stated that he would like to get on the Plan Commission Agenda as soon as possible. When Mr. Brozio was in before he gave the Commission some drawings of what he was tentatively doing. He wants to construct a building on the Hinze property which the commission had approved for a pottery shop and under the annexation with Hinze, he wants to make another change in that plan. `/ This change will necessitate a public hearing. Chairman Genrich's reaction to this is that originally when the Plan Commission annexed the Brozio and the Kenmerly parcels and the other parcel , his feelings were that in some point in time all three properties would come together and form a large development. He would hate to see a small number of stores go in on that parcel right on the property line, which is what Mr. Brozio intends to do -although Chairman Genrich did not have alternatives to that. Page 2 September 19, 1973 The Plan Commission Mr. Ken Rodack stated that in regard to the buffer strip that runs along the outside of the commercial property that the old ordinance required it only in residential zoning, except in R7, R8, and R9. It did not require it as it was against a high density development. He suggested that the buffer strip be allowed to be put on either side. Commissioner Mendenhall stated that he would like a phrase added to Article XI stating that the Village authorities may waiver the buffer strip, and motioned that the Plan Commission approve Article XI with the change in wording. Commissioner Haarr stated that he did not feel that people who live in R7, R8 and R9 are second class citizens and deserve as much right as those who live in a single family dwelling. He stated that he liked the wording in Article XI as presented. Commissioner Van Engen voted against Commissioner Mendenhall as he felt that putting in that phrase would make it a little ambiguous. Commissioner Mendenhall asked if there was any wording that would provide a vehicle for other developments. Commissioner Keister said that he could foresee cases where the ViHHage would want to waive this restriction. Mr. Rodack indicated that he felt it should be optional as to whether or not the buffer strip goes on the residential or commercial side. Commissioner Harris felt that we presently have a 20' setback and that the buffer strip will be much better. He suggested that Mr. Rodack rezone his property. Commissioner Van Engen made a motion to accept Article XI with the necessary changes and recommend approval to the Village Board. Commissioner Harris seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Commissioner Gamm - yes; Commissioner Haarr - yes; Commissioner Keister - yes; Commissioner Mendenhall - yes; Commissioner Shields - yes; Commissioner Van Engen - yes. The motion passed. The changes were as follows: 2.6 Yards No egress. At no time shall a building be constructed or maintained at a distance from the right-of-way less than that equal to its height. 6.6 Yards No egress. At no time shall a building be constructed or maintained at a distance from the right-of-way less than that The public hearing adjourned APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made to approve the minutes of September 12, 1973, by Commissioner Haarr. Commissioner Van Engen seconded the motion. Every Commissioner voted that the minutes be approved subject to the addition of revised pages 3 and 4. The regular meeting of the Plan Commission adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Page 3 September 19, 1973 The Plan Commission WORKSHOP SESSION CENTEX DEVELOPMENT (Winston Village) Present in this regard were Mr. Morton Kaplan, House Counsel Mr. James Blaeser, Vice President Mr. David Weber, General Sales Manager Mr. Archiles Mr. DuBuller Mr. Blaeser distributed financial statements and gave a short talk about Centex. Centex is a Chicago based operation, total volume being approximately $300 million. They are also in the cement business, are relatively diversified and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Kaplan gave a presentation on what Centex has planned. The property in question is approximately 58.47 acres, part of 128 acres in connection with the Tekton Group annexation agreement. It is their intention to bring in the original people who made the annexation agreement as to whey they are not able to proceed in accordance with the exact plan presented to the Village. They are in the process of entering into a contract with these people. Centex is proposing to build 536 townhouse units which will be in groups as shown on the site plan. There will be thirty-one 4 unit buildings, forty-six 6 unit buildings and seventeen 8 unit buildings. Gross density will be 9.16 units per acre. He indicated that the site plan provided approximately 10 acres for a school site. Mr. Weber introduced himself to the Commission as the Regional Sales Manager, working in all sales and marketing aspects. He indicated that Centex has a townhouse project in Bolling Brook, Illinois. It has been very successful and it is their intent to use the same floor plans in Winston Village. The major difference between the two types of 2 bedrooms proposed is that one unit will have a full basement. The maximum height of the buildings is 23' . Proposed sales price to be $33,000 to $40,000, the average being $36,000. Each unit will have a minimum of a one-car garage with a driveway. There will be a recreation area which will include clubhouse facilities (the property of the Homeowner's Association). Mr. Morton indicated that it was their intention to file an annexation petition to annex the Hanks farm. Commissioner Genrich stated that the Plan Commission should get an noverview. Commissioner Harris stated that along the northern line one cannot tell without S., a scale whether there is much of a setback. Commissioner Van Engen stated that in Horacio Gardens there are a number of vacant lots and asked if there were any future plans for development there. Mr. DuBuller stated that there are plans for single family residential. Mr. Blaeser indicated they will probably jointly construct the retention area. They have already discussed with Hawthorne this possibility. Page 4 September 19, 1973 The Plan Commission The workshop session was adjourned at 11 :30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, a A. Heneghan, ecording Sect'y. Approved: Carl Genrich, Chairman ajh