1973-08-15 - Plan Commission - Minutes PRELIMINARY MINUTES NOT APPROVED
VILLAGE OF ��, , BUFFALO GROVE
Mau/0 J3 d. e& icve, W4 609090
MINUTES OF THE
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON AUGUST '15,1973
Chairman, Carl Genrich, called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. , August 15,
1973, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
Commissioners Present: Mr. Genrich, Chairman Mr. Game
Mr. Haarr, Asst. Chairman Mr. Harris
Mr. Van Engen, Secretary Mr. Mendenhall
Mr. Shields
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Keister
Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer was also present.
VILLAGE-ON-THE-LAKE
Representing the Donald J. Scholz & Co. - Mr Gerald R. Harker
Director of Housing Production
Mr. Harker presented his final plan to the Commissioners, showing the five
units being used for models plus a recreation building. Commissioners Haarr
and Mendenhall indicated that the plan meet with their approval. Commissioner
Haarr made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Mendenhall to recommend approval
of Unit 1 to the Village Board. The motion was carried to a unanimous vote.
THE CROSSINGS (Otis Assoc. )
Those representing this project were:
Mr. Andrew McPherson - Ottis Associates Engineer
Mr. Art Gingold, Richards Group
Mr. Cliff Brouk, Richards Group, Director of Operations
Mr. McPherson presented the preliminary development plan for Phase II, indicating
the following changes: 1 ) modified site plan because of a change in building size,
\-e 2) lake to be enlarged in center from 1 .5 to 3 acres, 3) buildings have been
moved East to get them out of Long Grove, 4) road plan adjusted to allow49eb
townhouses access to lake by public, 5) revised plan showed 206 townhouses -
no cluster housing. The density raised here and dropped in Phase III to make
additional room for cluster housing, 6) the seven unit building was eliminated.
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Commissioner Mendenhall stated that he felt the new plan varied quite a bit
from the original plan. He felt that the lake would be closed from the
public according to the new plan, whereas, the original access invited people
to the lake. Commissioner Mendenhall stated that he would like to have an
access to the lake and wants it to invite the public to use the lake.
Commissioner Mendenhall asked the distance from buildings to water edge.
Mr. McPherson stated "50' (30' backyard).
�./ Chairman, Carl Genrich, polled the Board to see if they were all in agreement
with Commissioners Mendenhall and Haarr. Commissioner Harris stated that he
did not agree with the new plan as he felt that the change made the project
lesser than the original project presentations. Commissioner Haarr stated that
he wants a green belt for public access to lake.
Commissioner Van Engen asked Mr. Gingold for a complete new plan, so that the
Commission could relate the Phase II changes to the entire project.
Mr. Seaberg, Village Engineer, suggested that the Park District be involved in
discussions on public access to lake. Commissioner Mendenhall agreed and stated
that he would contact the Park District.
Mr.McPherson asked for approval on preliminary plat for recreation center. He
presented concept of rec center, which is a two story building, large pool deck
and "L" shaped pool . The parking is split on both sides of the recreation center.
He stated that the Appearance Control Commission had not objections to the building.
Mr. Shields asked what would be in the rec center. Mr. McPherson replied that
there would be a lounge, kitchen, fireplace, locker rooms and children attending
areas.
Commissioner Harris stated that they need engineering drawings along with the
final plat before approval . Mr. McPherson asked if a rec center required
engineering plans. Mr. Genrich asked Mr. Seaberg's opinion,and Mr. Seaberg
stated that yes to a certain degree engineering plans are required and the
Commission should see engineering for the rec center.
Mr. Gingold stated that he could eliminate pool and lake from this Phase.
Mr. Seaberg suggested that they provide temporary water retention and then make a
permanent provision when Phase II is engineered. Mr. Gingold stated that they
would come up with something by next week.
�...i CHANGES TO ZONING ORDINANCE
Commissioner Haarr pased out changes to zoning ordinance for consideration by
the Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11 :30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Ap o d:
A. Heneghan, Re iting Sect?y.
enric , Chairman