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1973-08-22 - Plan Commission - Minutes PRELIMINARY MINUTES NOT APPROVED • VILLAGE OF ��, BUFFALO GROVE 4 i mac/#4i I3 vd. - Xnyplo W imm, 114. 6'0090 MINUTES OF THE BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION WORKSHOP SESSION AUGUST 22, 1973 Chairman, Carl Genrich, called the meeting to order at 8:20 P.M. , August 22, 1973, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard. Commissioners Present: Mr. Genrich, Chairman Mr. Gamm (left at 10 P.M) Mr. Haarr, Asst. Chairman Mr. Keister Mr. Van Engen, Secretary Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Shields Commissioners Absent: Mr. Harris: Also Present: Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer Mr. Ron Helms - Appearance Commission MARQUARDT PROPERTY (VW Dealership) Those respresenting this project were: Mr. C. W. Marquardt, Jr. - owner of the dealership Mr. J. L. McCabe, Attorney Mr. McCabe addressed the Commission regarding the Marquardt property and petitioned on behalf of the Harris Trust and Savings Bank, presently the owner of the property. Mr. Marquardt is the purchaser. Mr. McCabe advised the Commission that it is the desire of his client, Mr. Marquardt, to erect a VW Dealership on this site and asked that this property be annexed to the Village of Buffalo Grove. He requested a B-4 Zoning with a variation, as the property is only 3.9496 acres instead of the 4 acres required in B-4. Mr. McCabe presented a schematic which gave a rough idea of what was proposed by his client, showing the sales section of the agency and a service garage which would be on the north one-third of the property. The present plan calls for 4 driveways separating the service area from the sales area. Commissioner Van Engen asked Mr. Marquardt how much experience he had in the automobile business. Mr. Marquardt stated that he has been an oldsmobile dealer for twenty-five years. Commissioner Van Engen asked it if was absolutely essential to have used cars stacked along the front of the property and suggested that the front be landscaped. Mr. McCabe indicated that the areas immediately in front of the building would be used for customer parking. Mr. Helms, Appearance Commission, indicated that most automobile manufacturers required that dealerships be constructed on nothing less than 3 acres because of expansion purposes. Plan Commission August 22, 1973 Page 2 Commissioner Mendenhall asked if there would be a ground level sign. It was indicated by Mr. Marquardt that this was no problem. He also stated that the building would have a mansard roof giving the dealership a rustic appearance. One building will be 16' high and the other building will include an office area. Commissioner Shields asked if there would be some provision for a sidewalk and asked if the property would have a convertability for domestic cars. Commissioner Van Engen asked how far the building was setback. Commissioner Mendenhall stated that it would be setback approximately 74' from the R-O-W. A discussion on the zoning followed. Commissioner Haarr suggested that the property be zoned B-3 with special use instead of B-4. Everyone present agreed. Commissioner Shields requested that Mr. Marquardt adhere to the following: 1 ) Draft a new annexation agreement 2) Meet with the Appearance Commission 3) Add a clause in the annexation agreement indicating that if the owner decides to make any major changes in the preliminary plan as approved, that they agree to come before the Plan Commission and the Village Board for any changes. 4) Add a clause in the annexation agreement restricting the property so as not to sell or service any trucks over 12 tons. 5) Agree to B-3 zoning with special use (to be included in the annexation agreement) 6) Agree to building a sidewalk ( to be included in the annexation agreement) It was agreed that another Workshop Session be held regarding this property on September 5, 1973 at 8:30 P.M. Chairman, Genrich, indicated that there was no reason why a public hearing could not be scheduled in the interim. HEITKOTTER PROPERTY (Flowershop) Those representing this project were: Mr. Austin Brodman, Owner Mr. James Milton Ray, Architect Mr. William J. Moore, Attorney Mr. Moore petitioned the Village of Buffalo Grove for an annexation of this property with B-1 zoning to allow for a retail flower shop and R-5 residential zoning for the balance of the property. Property is a little over 100,000 square feet. The barn will not be structurally altered but will be given a new coat of paint. Concept of the use of the ground is to maintain the present beauty. Mr. Brodman has operated a flower shop in the Old General Store across from St. Mary's. It was proposed that no real significant changes are to be made on this property, if they are annexed to the Village. Parking area is already gravelled. The customer entrance will be where the barn door entrance is now. There is no need to abandon any of the existing structure and only interior remodeling will be done. Plan Commission August 22, 1973 Page 3 Commissioner Mendenhall asked about the shed on the balance of the property. It was indicated that the shed would be used for storage. Commissioner Haarr asked the height of the barn. Mr. Ray indicated that the barn was approximately 40' high. Chairman Genrich indicated that an "existing non-conforming use" zoning be used to allow for such a high building. He also asked for a draft of the annexation agreement. Mr. Moore complimented the Commission on this informal meeting in order to have this discussion. They are willing to landscape according to the Commission's suggestions. Commissioner Mendenhall informed Mr. Brodman that if they had to alter or significantly change the structure of the building that they would have to come before the Commission again. Mr. Moore asked Commissioner Haarr if they should submit a plat to subdivide this plot into areas 1 and 2, in order to designate residential from commercial . Commissioner Haarr suggested that the property be zoned R-1 . Commissioner Shields asked if they were planning to have a gift line in the flowershop. Mr.Brodman stated that there would be a gift line. Commissioner Mendenhall asked about sewer and water facilities. He feels that they would have to tie into the village. Mr. Seaberg stated that the closest water tie would be at Checker Road and Rt. 83. Commissioner Mendenhall stated that this would be too expensive. The Commission requires a statement from Mr. Brodman to the extent that he would tie into sewer and water lines with no expense to the Village. Commissioner Shields indicated to Mr. Moore that a clause be inserted in the annexation agreement indicating that they could not have a tavern or restaurant on the property. Chairman Genrich asked the following: 1 ) If Mr. Brodman planned on going into the nursery business. Mr. Brodman replied, "No". 2) that if any major changes to the structure of the building needed to be made that they come before the Plan Commission again for approval . 3) that they meet with the Appearance Commission 4) If they would be agreeable to a living screen around the parking area. He would like to see this in the agreement, 5) If they would agree to sidewalks if the Commission felt at some future date that a sidewalk was necessary, 6) that height of the barn be covered by "existing non-conforming use" zoning, 7) that they meet with Mr. Seaberg regarding water and sewer, 8) that the annexation agreement indicate that no tavern or restaurant be allowed. Plan Commission August 22, 1973 Page 4 PHOENIX PROPERTY Commissioner Shields reported on the Monday night Village Board Meeting. The attorney for the Pheonix property indicated that they would not negotiate at all . It will be continued to September 4th. Mr. Osman did not report on the Lieberman proposal . THE CROSSINGS (Otis Assoc. ) Those representing this project were: Mr. Andrew McPherson, Ottis Associates Engineer Mr. Phil Sheridan, Richards Group, Director of Sales Mr. James Otis Also present: Mr. Stan Crosland - Executive Director of the Park District Mr. Bill Kiddie - Park District Board Member Mr. Otis stated that the development now consists of 42 units instead of 40 units. If the Village demands only 40 units, they will exchange 2 cluster units for 2 townhouses. Lot line for Phase II is at the original section line of the plan. Bike path will circulate through the entire development. The same basic plans are still being used. The access for emergency vehicles is improved. There are two areas which are dead-end. The only change is that the lake in the center is a little larger than originally planned. Mr. Otis feels that this plan is a great improvement. Commissioner Mendenhall asked about the bike path on the north. Mr. Otis indicated that the bike path comes within 35 feet from housing. Mr. Crosland stated that at this point in time the concern of the Park District is that the width and length of the lake be suitable for boating, etc. It was stated that they would seek out members of the Village of Long Grove to annex that area of Long Grove,which is presently a treatment area. Mr. Otis indicated that the next time they meet with the Plan Commission that they would bring the original plan in order to compare the changes. Commissioner Van Engen asked if this plan met with the marketing requirements. Mr. Phil Sheridan indicated that it did. Commissioner Shields asked if they would build cluster homes in the Crossings. Mr. Otis indicated that they would. Commissoner Haarr asked about the size of the parking lot for the Park District. Mr. Otis stated that it would be large enough for twenty cars. The main purpose for the presence of Mr. Otis tonight was for approval of Phase II. Chairman Genrich asked for a plat of Phase II and after Mr. Seaberg has the plat it will be recommended to the Village Board. The plan, said Mr. Otis, should be available in 2 or 3 weeks. He indicated that they would meet with the Park District before preparing the plan. Plan Commission August 22, 1973 Page 5 GENERAL BUSINESS Commissioner Haarr discussed with the other Commissioners the necessary changes to Article XI zoning ordinance. After the proper changes were made, it was suggested that the secretary retype Article XI with the necessary changes. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:00 A.M. Respec fully submitt- . , A. Heneghan, 'ing Sect y. Approved: Carl Genrich, Chairman