1972-06-29 - Plan Commission - Minutes � a
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
HELD ON JUNE 29, 1972.
A special meeting of the Buffalo Grove Plan Commission to con-
sider the matter of the Otis property was called to order at 8 :20
P.M. , June 29, 1972, by Chairman, Carl Genrich.
Commissioners Present: Mr. Genrich, Chairman Mr. Gamm
Mr. Friedman Mr . Haarr
Mr. Van Engen Mr. Fader
Mrs . Spence
Commissioners Absent : Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Harris
Mr. Yost
Also present were Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer, Mr.
Robert Grossman of Associated Planners, Mr. William Hitzeman of
School District ##96, Mr. Rodney Jacobs, prospective member. Mr.
James Otis and Mr. Jim Stucko were present to represent Otis
Associates .
Mr. Grossman was going to have to leave soon so he was asked if
he would like to make a statement at that time. Mr. Grossman said
that, in terms of the goals of the Village, the overriding goal is
to establish a community of quality. He feels this development
begins to approach what we are talking about in terms of quality.
It establishes a balanced pattern of residential and commercial.
He said that the thoughtful planning really sets it apart.
Mr. Stucko distributed copies of the redrafted Annexation Agree-
ment. He said that, regarding flood plain water retention require-
ments, he feels Section 16 is adequate for this purpose.
Mr. Tom Hoyne of the Long Grove Village Board was present, but
felt what he had to say would wait until the Village Board meeting
on Monday.
`./ Chairman Genrich stated he thought this is a well-planned devel-
opment and would be a compliment to Buffalo Grove. He asked if
there were any disagreements to this . There were none.
Mr. Stucko presented a preliminary plan marked in construction
phases which he stated they are bound to follow.
u Commissioner Friedman made the motion the Plan Commission
recommend to the Village Board the annexation of the property commonly
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referred to as the Otis property. Parcel One to be zoned B-3
Planned Business and Parcel Two to be zoned R-9 Special Use Mul-
tiple-Family. We regard the Annexation Agreement, dated 6/29/72,
as a preliminary proposal by the developer and, that details of
this Agreement and a counter-proposal of an Annexation Agreement
be considered by the Village Board. We agree in principal and
concept to the preliminary plan submitted by the developer and
recommend that any changes to said plan be submitted to the Plan
Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Haarr and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Haarr said he feels the Plan Commission should
state to the Village Board that Section 5 does not belong in this
agreement. Mr. Stucko said they are looking for an expression of
intent which is not binding. Mr. Otis said a market study was
made, and in the commercial area one of the more favorable uses
was shown to be a family restaurant of this type and, in trying
to express that, we are interested in this, and this is one of
the uses they would like to see in this area.
�./ Chairman Genrich said he thinks this statement adds further
dimension to the concept of the development, and sees nothing
wrong with it as it stands . A poll of the Commissioners was taken
and it was found there was not enough disagreement to the liquor
license clause so it was decided to leave it up to the Village
Board.
Commissioner Fader stated he would like any reference to the
City of Naperville taken out.
Mr. Jacobs said he felt Otis has made a good presentation and
he would like to see the development built in Buffalo Grove. He
said he thinks the liquor license clause is illegal and, if it is
merely an expression of intent they would not mind it taken out.
The matter of a restaurant should be included, but the liquor license
should be gotten through normal channels . With regards to a Home-
owners Association, this is not binding because the Association is
not a party of this agreement. Regarding Paragraph 16 and the ques-
tion of meeting the water retention requirements, Mr. Jacobs said he
would urge the Commission that if there are any questions, they
should insert terminology for the necessary requirements pertaining
to the handling of flood water so if there is any questions, you
know it is specifically spelled out. Mr. Jacobs asked Mr. Stucko
if the $6, 000 donation to the Village for Arlington Heights Road is
subject to change. Mr. Stucko said the amount could be less but
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will not exceed $6, 000. Mr. Stucko said Mr. Jacobs was right
regarding the question of binding the Homeowners Association to
the maintenance functions . He said that at a future date the
by-laws of the Association will have to be reviewed and, at that
\-1 time we will say they are bound to perform these maintenance func-
tions and at that time it will then be binding.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 :30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secrete
Approved :
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Carl Genrich, Chairman