1971-07-21 - Plan Commission - Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
HELD ON JULY 21, 1971
The regular meeting of the Buffalo Grove Plan Commission was
called to order by Acting Chairman, Mr. C. Genrich, at 8 :15 PM,
July 21, 1971.
Members present: Mr. Genrich, Acting Chairman,
Messrs . Guidotti, Gamm, Mendenhall, Berth, Fader and Mrs . Spence.
Members absent: Messrs. Hoyt, Haarr, Yost and Margolin.
Also present was Mr. Bill Dettmer, Director of Bureau of
Inspections for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Minutes of Previous Meetings and Hearings :
Members were asked to consider for approval Minutes of
Public Hearing held July 7, 1971. It was suggested that the
Minutes be amended to include the correct spelling of the name
Mr. "Stirn, " and an addition to paragraph 4, page 6 that Petitioner
also agreed to a 20 ft. yard at the south end. Mr. Fader then
made a motion that the Minutes be approved, as amended, seconded
by Mr. Gamm. Roll call vote, unanimous .
Old Business :
With respect to the attendance at present meeting of Mr. and
Mrs. Stenholm and Quinlin and Tysan Real Estate representatives,
Mr. Stirn and Mrs . Berry, it was suggested that Commissioners
consider the voting results of Stenholm Property as next order
`, of business. Mr. Genrich reminded commissioners that at the
regular Plan Commission meeting of July 7, 1971, Mr. Haarr made
a motion that Plan Commission recommends the Village Board approve
the request for annexation and B-1 zoning, as amended by the
Petitioner, to delete the request for a Variance on the eastern
boundary and to covenant to maintain a minimum green area of
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20 ft. across the southern portion of the property. Voting
results on this motion were: 4-Yes, 3-No and 2-Abstain; in
addition, one commission member was absent. Chairman Hoyt
declared that the motion had carried 4 to 3 and felt that it
was a legal vote. Since that time, however, after giving the
matter further consideration and consulting with the Village
Attorney, he would like to reconsider the motion as amended,
allowing for further discussion and opinions from other members
and possibly taking a new vote. The matter was re-opened for
discussion, and Mr. Berth indicated that he felt the subject
should be revoted, since BY-LAWS requires a majority of votes,
and two out of the four members absent from present meeting
had voted "No" on the motion.
It was pointed out by Mr. Guidotti that the voting results
were not acceptable in accordance with BY-LAWS, which requires
a majority of votes of Plan Commission members, not just those
members present. Messrs. Gamm. Mendenhall, Fader and Mrs . Spence
were all in agreement that a new vote should be taken.
Mr. Berth stated that because of his absence from the
July 7th Public Hearing he did not vote against the motion, but
having since read the Minutes, felt qualified in voicing his
objection to the motion, and further stating his opposition to
any open zoning, with the belief that the Village loses control
on a plan where property is annexed with no specific plans for
development.
Discussion continued and it was determined that the matter
involved no urgency and all Plan Commission members should be
allowed to vote. Motion made by Mr. Guidotti to table the vote,
seconded by Mr. Berth; roll call vote followed: Messrs . Guidotti,
Berth, Gamm, Fader and Mrs . Spence voted "YES . " Messrs . Genrich
and Mendenhall voted "NO. " Motion carried, 5 to 2.
At that time members of the audience objected to procedure
and requested opportunity to question commissioners and present
their case. Mrs . Beverly Berry, Real Estate Representative of
Quinlin and Tysan, stated that the firm has at least three pro-
spective buyers, including a furniture store and a hardware store.
Mr. Genrich asked if Petitioner would agree to a covenant
to submit to the Plan Commission specific development plans,
stating what would be built. A suggestion was also made to
Petitioner regarding the possibility of abiding by what Ordinance
requires at the time property is brought in. In response, Mr. Stirn
pointed out an existing clause in contract, allowing a 5-year
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period from signing date that there will be no changes in zoning
ordinances while in the process of building. Mr. Genrich advised
that changes in zoning ordinances are not merely slipped through
and must be advertised in way of a Public Hearing with all involved
parties being notified by mail. It was also pointed out that to
grant a flat B-1 zoning might result in an undesirable type of
`/ business, with no jurisdiction by Village to turn it down.
Mr. and Mrs . Stenholm stated their position, being dependant
on revenue from their property, and concern that all Plan Commission
members are present at next meeting so that a decision can be
reached. Mr. Fader assured Stenholm's that members would be
properly informed of the outcome of present meeting and suggested
their having a potential buyer present at next meeting.
Mr. Stenholm asked if the date of August 2, in which they
were scheduled for the Board of Trustees, would be affected since
the next scheduled Plan Commission meeting is slated for Aug. 4.
Mr. Stirn was advised to submit his telephone number to Acting
Chairman, Mr. Genrich, who would consult with Village Attorney
and inform him about whether to attend meeting of the Board on
August 2, 1971.
Communications and Bills : None
Reports of Officers and Committees :
Mr. Guidotti reported that approval has been received from
the Village Engineer on the final plat plans of the proposed
theater on Lake-Cook Rd. , and that all but a few minor items have
been corrected. A motion was then made by Mr. Guidotti that Plan
Commission recommends the Village Board accept the final plat
plans for the proposed theater on Lake-Cook Rd; motion seconded
by Mr. Berth; roll call vote, unanimous.
New Business :
It was announced that Mr. Bill Dettmer, Director of Inspections
for the Village of Buffalo Grove, would act as laison member from
the Village Board and attend regular Plan Commission meetings and
Public Hearings, obtain copies of Minutes and report back to
Village Manager.
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It was also announced that the next workshop would include
a discussion on the Planned Unit Development Ordinance.
A motion was made by Mr. Mendenhall that Plan Commission
recommends that the Village Board contact Ranchmart property
Sow, owners with a request to install sidewalks along Dundee Rd. ;
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An oral report was given by Mr. Dettmer on the existingfir"
sidewalk ordinance , and on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
carried, the Plan Commission recommended that a new sidewalk
ordinance be written.
A request was made of Mr. Dettmer that he prepare and submit
to the Plan Commission a report of good and unfavorable points
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Adjournment:
Mr. Berth made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Guidotti.
Motion carried and the Plan Commission adjourned at 9 :35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
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