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1973-06-20 - Plan Commission - Minutes VILLAGE OF - _", , BUFFALO GROVE 4, tau/#i gkd. _ " Xf#11, �uwe� gam. 60090 MINUTES OF THE BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION JUNE 20, 1973 Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8:25PM in the Park District Building, 150 Raupp Blvd. Commissioners Present: Mr. Genrich Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Harris Mr. Shields Mr. Keister Commissioners Absent: Mr. VanEngen Mr. Gamm Mr. Haarr Also present was Mr. William A. Dettmer, Chief Inspector and approximately 100 to 125 community residents. Approval of Minutes Commr. Keister made a motion, seconded by Commr. Keister, to approve the Public Hearing minutes of Lieberman Realtors of June 13. The motion passed unanimously. Cambridge On The Lake Chairman Genrich asked Mr. Robert Verbic, Project Manager for Cambridge On The Lake, to summarize their request for change in the approved development plan. Mr. Verbic summarized his proposal as such: In May he came before the Commission and asked for an amendment to the approved ordinance of Cambridge On The Lake. The approved ordinance asked for seven buildings, five which are built, two with ninety-six units in each structure. Our proposal would involve the elimination of both the six-story buildings and replace them with one four-story building, eigh' units. Mr. Verbic presented a revised site plan identifying the size and location of the proposed building. Commr. Keister asked Mr. Verbic about the tentative plan for the use of the additional open area and if it would be tennis courts. Mr. Verbic's reply was that they had looked at the overall project profile and the total land involved and desire to maintain the type of environment already created by Cambridge On The Lake; they would try and keep this mostly landscaping. Plan Commission June 20, 1973 Page 2 V Cambridge On The Lake continued Mr. Verbic also presented a chart on the parking areas: 1 ) 118 spaces between Building 2 and 5. 2) 120 spaces in front of Building 5. 3) 60 spaces - Building 4 and 5. 4 46 in front of Building 4. 5 35 spaces between Building 3 and 4. 6 100 spaces between Building 1 and 3. Commr. Keister went on to question Mr. Verbic on the length of the new proposed building. Mr. Verbic stated that the building is 600 ft. long - also that the Appearance Commission did not object to the length of the building. Commr. Shields questioned if they plan to meet the Village building standards. Mr. Verbic responded by saying that they intend to meet the Village's requirements and always have met the codes. Corner. Harris was concerned with the presentation to the residents about their monthly fees. Mr. Verbic said it would go up $4.23 which would be 18%. Chairman Genrich then asked for statements from any of the residents of the Buildings. Mr. Ex gave a statement from Mr. Dickert, Building Chairman, Building One, which requested a new expense proposal and asked if tennis courts were to be built. Mr. Steinfield, Chairman, Board of Managers, Building Two, said he represented 90% of the owners and he took a poll to see if they were in favor of either the new plan of one building or the old plan of the two buildings. They were in favor of the one building. He also felt the parking space is adequate and had done research to support this contention. Mr. Nudelman, Building Four, stated he had purchased part of the common area and questioned Mr. Brown's right to change the plan, because when they bought the property he sold it on the first proposed plan. Mr. Verbic after further checking the information he had with him referring to an earlier question, clarified the parking ratio to be 1.6 and 2.2 under the new plan. Mr. Verbic also reported on a poll he had of owners approving the plan. 1) From Building 1 and 5, 67 people were contacted, ,‘.,./ 65 signed the plan , 2 chose not to sign. 2) From Building 3 he did not receive a petition but the Building Chairman called and reported he had received an unanimous vote. Plan Commission June 20, 1973 Page 3 Cambridge On The Lake continued 3) Building 4 had 13 signatures from two floors. There was some dispute over the figures of both Mr. Steinfeld and Mr. Verbic. Views were also expressed asking for a delay in the Commission's decision so that further study could be made of the total financial impact on the current owners. Mr. Verbic said any delay in a decision would hurt. He also presented density figures which depict the population breakdown of their various models. Commr. Harris read a letter from Mr. Robert Grossman. The conclusion of his letter was: 1 ) The density reduction is desirable. 2) The building is large but workable. 3) The parking solution is workable. 4) The economic consideration appeared to be reasonable. 5) The proposed development is desirable. Chairman Genrich stated the Mr. Grossman is not currently under contract to the Village and he apparently prepared the statement as an owner, not a paid consultant of either the Village or Brown. Chairman Genrich stated that Mr. Mel Kandel had presented a letter to the Commission on this project which had been temporarily misplaced and asked if anyone knew Mr. Kandel 's feelings. Mr. Steinfield spoke for Mr. Kandel saying he was in favor of the one building. Mr. Verbic clarified his intent with the land use. He said it would be open - possibly a barbecue set-up or fountains. Mr. Ex stood up and said he felt tennis courts or a miniature sport would help the sales. Mr. Michael Lieder said he felt the plans were changed because they could not provide inside parking with the original building. He felt the architect made a mistake and this is why the plans were changed. Chairman Genrich said the, Commission at this time would not try to resolve the problem of the tennis courts. �-' Mr. Brown said a delay would be serious for business; he would like a decision pro or con. The Chairman then terminated open discussion. Commr. Shields made a motion to accept the new revised plan of a one-story and Commr. Harris seconded the motion. A discussion was held and Commr. Keister said he was for it and Commr. Mendenhall objected to seeing a fortress when you drive down Dundee Road. Plan Commission June 20, 1973 Page 4 Cambridge On The Lake continued Chairman Genrich then took a vote: �.. AYES: Mr. Keister Mr. Shields Mr. Harris NAPES: Mr. Mendenhall The Chairman after confering with the Plan Commission members and consulting the Village and Plan Commission Ordinance, stated it was a majority vote and Cambridge On The Lake would be recommended to the Village Board for approval . Lieberman Realtors Mr. Lieberman gave a brief presentation on his proposal . He already has approval for the project on Dundee Road but wanted to add additional size to the project. The parcel under consideration is the east parcel known as the Mitchell property. He said he already has received approval of his provisions for lighting and for the appearance of the building from the Appearance Commission. He said he will make the building something the community will be proud of. The piece of land he is requesting annexation and zoning for is presently in unincorporated Cook County. He would make provisions for landscaping. Chairman Genrich asked Mr. Lieberman to present any changes he had made in his annexation agreement as a result of Commission's requests. Mr. Lieberman replied with saying there were only a few basic changes. Chairman Genrich then asked Mr. Lieberman if there was anything else. Mr. Lieberman replied that he had met with some of the residents and said there were some provisions he was willing to make in their behalf such as shrubbery and/or fencing. Commr. Keister and Mr. Lieberman discussed the sidewalk and no matter what the Plan Commission says the sidewalk would be put within the next five years. One resident objected to the new parcel stating their home would be only twelve feet away from the property lines. Also some residents feared there would be flooding on their lawns. Other residents feared the smell and rats. Mr. Lieberman then said there would be no tavern or restaurant. Chairman Genrich said he could not see anyone coming in and building a single family residence here. Mr. Kearns, 364 Dundee Parkway, asked the Commission to postpone a decision to give the residents more time to consider Lieberman's plans. He also exhibited a petition from other residents of the area who objected to Mr. Lieberman's plans. Mr. Lieberman said the delay would hurt. Plan Commission June 20, 1973 Page 5 Lieberman Realtors continued Commr. Harris clarified that Mr. Lieberman already has approval to construct a property to the west of us and what he is asking for is an extention. Chairman Genrich terminated the discussion. Commr. Mendenhall made a motion to table. There was no second, Commr. Harris moved approval with Commr. Shields seconding the motion. A vote was then taken: AYES: Mr. Harris Mr. Shields NAPES: Mr. Keister ABSTAINED: Mr. Mendenhall The Chairman stated that in effect this was a no recommendation vote. Unless the Village Board acts upon this annexation prior to an opportunity for the Commission to reconsider this, the Commission will reschedule this annexation for another meeting as early as possible. Phoenix Construction Chairman Genrich began by asking Mr. Jack Siegel , the attorney, to summarize his proposal . Mr. Siegel began by saying there would be a slight change in the plan due to the alignment change on Lake Cook Road. Phoenix is planning to build four parcels consisting of townhouses and condominiums, with three of the parcels overlooking the golf course. He concluded by saying he would like a decision made on the parcels as he has been waiting to build since last July. Phoenix agreed to make donations to the school district according to the Village resoluation, but if meeting these financial stipulations could not provide donation of the 41/2 acres to the Village. Comer. Mendenhall questioned him on the golf course and his reply was that he felt the golf course would continue to exist and that these plans were based on the golf course staying as a permanent use. The development proposed - all for condominium ownership - consists of four parcels being requested for rezoning. North of Route 83: A rezoning from R-1 to R-9 multiple family of 33 acres to be developed in 240 townhouses at an approximate density of 7.3 units per acre. 1 Plan Commission June 20, 1973 Page 6 Phoenix Construction continued Parcel A - North of Golf Course: A rezoning to R-9 to allow 139 town- , houses and garden condominium units on approximately 12 acres at a den- sity of about 11 .6 units per acre. Parcel C - East of Golf Course: A rezoning to R-9 for purposes of building 324 apartment condominiums (3 and 4 story) on approximately 16 acres at a density of 20 units per acre. Parcel B - South of Golf Course: A request for a rezoning to R-9 to allow a development of apartment condominiums and townhouses. Upon request of the Plan Commission the developer agreed to delete one of four apartment condominium developments and to revise the plan from 486 units originally requested to a maximum of 436 units or less. There was some disagreements on the different parcels so Chairman Genrich conducted a separate vote for each of the parcels: Parcel A: Commr. Shields motioned it to be passed and it was seconded by Commr. Harris. AYES: Mr. Shields Mr. Keister Mr. Harris NAPES: Mr. Mendenhall Parcel B: Commr. Harris made the first motion and it was seconded by Cnr. Keister. AYES: Mr. Shields Mr. Harris Mr. Keister NAPES: Mr. Mendenhall Parcel C: Commr. Shields motioned for Parcel C to be passed and Commr. Keister seconded the motion. AYES: Mr. Shields Mr. Keister Mr. Harris Mr. Mendenhall Parcel North of Route 83: Motion made by Keister, seconded by Commr. Shields to approve. AYES: Mr. Shields Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Harris Mr. Keister r , Plan Commission June 20, 1973 Page 7 Commr. Shields made the motion for an overall approval of all the parcels and Commr. Harris seconded the motion. AYES: Mr. Shields Mr. Harris Mr. Keister NAPES: Mr. Mendenhall Respectfully submitted, baJIj, Kim Walscheid Approved: aCe,j:uv.-4.‘ Carl Genrich, Chairmar( r � ) V