1970-04-15 - Plan Commission - Minutes -
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APRIL 15, 1970
MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISION
PUBLIC HEARING ++'
The Public Hearing was called to order at 8:10 P.M.
Roll Call: Present - W. Berth, J. Guidotti, C. Genrich, D. Zitzewitz,
H. Hoyt, S. Haarr, L. Gamin, R. Heinrich, M.
Stearn (for Village Engineer), Cimaglio and
Fabish (Trustees) .
Absent - H. Mendenhall •
Mr. W. Berth read the public notice regarding the property located on
the south side of Dundee Road just west of Ellen Drive. The proposed
use of the property is. as Bl with several special uses usually permitted
in B2. The Chairman announced that mailing was made to all owners or
occupants of all property with in 500 feet of the described property.
Mr. Hettler was the attorney for the Petitioners. All witnesses were
' sworn - Mr. Jack Whistler - Nelson Realtors
Mr. James Ray - Architect
• Mr. Hettler began the presentatioh. This is a joint Petition by the
Wheeling Trust and Savings Bank as Trustee under Trust #754 and Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Brown. The Beneficiaries of the Trust are Ray Brosio
and Lou Brosio. They are local people who live in the area. They are
masonry sub contractors and intend to maintain ownership of their property
which will be managed by Nelson Realtors. Their property, called parcel
I, is 200 feet wide and 300 feet deep. The proposed building is to be
feet deep and 200 feet wide. Parking is provided for 58 automobiles.
The following exhibits were submitted:
Exhibit I - Chicago Title and Trust Policy
" II - Trust deed to Wheeling Trust dated 11,/17/69.
It III - Trust agreement between Wheeling Trust and Brosios
dated 11/7/69.
" IV - Site Plan
" V - Architectural Rendecing.
The hearing recessed at 8:30 and reconvened at 8:40.
Mr. Whistler testified that a lease had already been executed with
White Hen Pantry, a Jewel Food Store operation, as a major tenant.
They are hoping to acquire one more major tenant such as a drugstore
or hardware store. The remaining space is to be let to small quick
service retail establishments such as a dry cleaner, laundromat, pizza
carry out, barber shop, etc.
Mr. Hettler pointed out that the following special uses were being
requested: •
1. On premises Dry Cleaning
2. Self Service laundromat
3. Loan Office
4. Photo development and processing
5. Travel Bureau and Ticket Agency
6. Employment Agency
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All six of these special uses are generally B2 uses.
Mr. Hettler then pointed our that the Dundee Road area west of Buffalo
Grove Road was obviously already committed to commercial development.
The Ranchmart, Medical Center, Carwash, Bank and Nursery established
the character of the area. The area needs a convenience center type j
of commercial development. The architecture of the building is also
compatable.
Mr. James Ray (Architect) indicated that the White Hen store pretty
well fixes the architecture. The proposed Height of the building is
17 feet at its highest point. The site plan indicates that the lot in
back of the building is not to be developed at this time but is to be
a buffer between the commercial structure and contiguous single family
structure with dense hedges at its border.
In reply to questions from the commision it was established that Dundee
Road will be widened to four lanes but that the existing right of way
• will be sufficient. Storm drainage to be a problem. It is planned to
drain the property toward the highway.
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- Mr. Robert Brown then testified that his property was contiguous and
west of Parcel I. It extends 100 feet further west and there is an
existing dwelling on it which he intends to use as a real estate office.
He has no other plans at this time.
Audience questions and/or comments were then called for.
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Stenholm of 1103 E. Dundee Road commented that they
had no objection to the proposed development. They have occupied the
property about 1 block from the proposed commercial development for 15
years.
Marjorie Walter owns the 3rd house East of the proposed commercial devel-
opment and has no objection.
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El' e questioned the mailing of notices. She
was told that notice is mailed to either the owner or occupant of all
property within 500 feet. She had no objection to the proposal.
There being no further questions from the audience, on motion duly made
seconded and carried the public hearing adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Hoyt, Secretary
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MERRILL HOYT
ATTORNEY AT LAW
TELEPHONE:
965 W. MONROE ST.
STATE 2.7195
CHICAGO. ILLINOIS 60606
,/ April 15, 1970
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE PLANNING COiy1MISSION
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The meeting was called to order at 9:40 P.M.
I. Roll Call: Present--W. Berth, J. Guidotti, C.Genrich, D. Zitzewitz, M. Hoyt,
S. Haarr, L. Gamm, R. Heinrich, M. Stearn(for village
engineer), Cimaglio and Fabish (Trustees).
Absent--H. Mendenhall
II. Correction and approval of Past Minutes.
Minutes of the public hearing of 2/25/70 were left on table and on motion
duly made, seconded and carried, consideration of the minutes of 4/8/70 were
tabled.
III. Communications and Bills.
1. The post office objects to the name "Willow Grove Drive" as there
are already four streets starting with the word Willow. Mr. L. Gam
was directed to select another name.
2. The Village Board has called for a joint executive session with the
Plan Commission to discuss certain personnel problems within the
village. The session is scheduled for 4/17/70 at 8:00 P.M.
.3. A letter from the Park District to the Plan Commission signed by Mr.
Kittel was distributed but not read as Mr. Kittel was not present.
4. President Thompson has suggested that a joint meeting of the Wheeling
and Buffalo Grove Plan Commissions take place.
5. A proposed joint meeting between the Long Grove and Buffalo Grove
`./ Plan Commissions for 4/21/70 was postponed to 5/7/70.
IV. Reports of Officers and Committees.
W. Berth reported that Village Board action on the new zoning map had been
tabled.
V. Old Business
The next item discussed was the proposed annexation and rezpning of the pro-
perty located on the south side of Dundee Rd. and west of Ellen Drive. The
requested mining is B1.
Carl Genrich commented that the Village Comprehensive Plan called for
single family residential development of West Dundee Road. He again stated
that the village is in serious need of a viable comprehensive plan.
W. Berth stated that the Plan Commission cannot use the lack of a
comprehensive plan as a crutch to put off decisions.
R. Heinrich commented that Dundee Rd. is already commercial in character.
J. Guidotti suggested that the Plan Commission table decision until
its next regular meeting in order to give the commisioners time to digest all of
the information gleaned from the Public Hearing.
Further discussion ensued, including the desireability of a land donation to
the park district so that the land in back of the proposed convenience center
could be dedicated as a park•and act as a perpetual buffer between the center and
the contiguous residential area.
Mr. Hettler stated that his clients would be w covenant not to
develop anything ^on that buffering area without cc to the commission
for approval.
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MERRILL HOYT
ATTORNEY AT LAW
965 W. MONROE ST. TELEPHONE:
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R. Heinrich then moved as follows:
It is moved that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of
the proposed annexation and proposed rezoning to Bl(limited retail use) of
Lots ) 1, ) ,5, and 6 comprising parcels land 2 as described in the pre annexation
agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove on the one part and Wheeling Trust
and Savings Bank as Trustee under trust #754 and Robert and Helen Brown on the
other part; providing that before anything is constructed on lots 41 and 4 the
developer must a ppear before the plan commission for approval of the proposed
construction (site plan and architecture) and further provided that the developer
be bound to develop lots 4 and 5 in substantial conformitM to the site plan subm
mitted as Exhibit IV and the Architictural Rendering submitted as Exhibit V;
and further, that as special uses
1. On prem .ses dry cleaning
2. self service laundromat
3. loan office
4. photo development and processing
5. travel bureau and ticket agency
6. employment agency
be granted along with the Bl zoning on lots 5 and 6. The motion was sedmnded
by Stan Haarr. After additional discussion, C. Genrich proposed the following
amendment:
And further provided that until such time as construction is commenced
on lot Ll it shall be landscaped, planted and maintained as green open area
by the owner or the holder of the beneficial interest.
The amendment was seconded by Stan Haarr and approved unanimously.
On roll call vote, the entire motion carried with all voting in favor
except for, C. Genrich who iaoted No. (70 P.C.10L-Recommendation).
Next, the preliminary draft of the new zoning map was examined and several
sugggstions were given to the Village Engineers.
Members of the commission then turned in their lists of questions concerning
the L/2/70 memo of R. Decker.
W. Berth reported that Mr. Dither would soon be requested to complete the
work begun by D. Ruley concerning compilation of street addresses and legal
descriptions of certain property in village zoned for multiple family but on which
single family structures have already been built.
VE. New Business:
The commission next discussed the lack of plat plans as to Brown's
condominium project.
Stan Haarr then moved that the plan commission request the village manager
to seek clarification from the village attorney as to the reason why the plan
commission has received neither preliminary nor final plat plans of Brown's
condominium project for study and approval in accordance with the village sub-
division regulations.
C. Genrich seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
VII. As no audience was still present the meeting adjourned on motion duly made,
seconded and. unanimously carried by voice vote at 11:15 P.M.
Respectful ,y submitted 1:04'1114
M. Hoyt, Secretary