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1993-01-20 - Plan Commission - Minutes APPROVED — PUBLIC HEARING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION January 20, 1993 Computer Discount Warehouse, Lot 1, Chevy Chase Business Park West - Special Use for Retail Sales in an Industrial District Vice Chairman Goldspiel called the meeting to order at 7: 30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois and read the Notice of Public Hearing as published in the Buffalo Grove Daily Herald. Vice Chairman Goldspiel explained the format of the public hearing and swore in persons who were to give testimony at the hearing. Commissioners present: Vice Chairman Goldspiel Mr. Krug Mr. Rhodes Ms. Howard Ms. Genell Mr. Berman Commissioners absent: Chairman Silbernik Mr. Rosenston Mr. Samuels Also present: Mr. Bruce Bingham, Hamilton Partners, Inc. Mr. Gregory Zeman, Computer Discount Warehouse Mr. Charles Hendricks, Village Trustee Mr. William Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner The following exhibits were presented by the petitioner at the public hearing: Exhibit A: Overall Site Plan dated January 13 , 1993 Exhibit B: Building Elevations dated December 7, 1992 Exhibit C: Revised Site Plan dated January 13 , 1993 Exhibit D: Special Use Criteria Narrative Mr. Bruce Bingham of Hamilton Partners presented an overview of the Chevy Chase Business Park and stated that Computer Discount Warehouse proposes to construct a 100, 000 square foot building, of which they will occupy approximately 75, 000 square feet for use as Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-January 20, 1993-Page 1 a warehouse, offices, and telemarketing center to include 1, 500 square feet for retail use. Mr. Bingham addressed the Plan Commission concerns regarding the parking count, noting that Village ordinance requires 1 space per 250 square feet of retail area and therefore 6 spaces have been allotted. The ordinance requires 1 space per 300 square feet of office space and 89 spaces have therefore been allotted. The warehouse area requires 2 spaces per three employees and 14 spaces have been assigned for a total of 109 parking spaces plus 5 handicapped spaces which are required by ordinance. He further noted that they have provided a total of 334 spaces plus 5 handicapped spaces, well in excess of the required ordinance. Commissioner Rhodes asked if the handicapped parking spaces is for customers or employees. Mr. Bingham noted the 5 handicapped spaces are for all people in the building. Commissioner Rhodes asked how many handicapped employees would be at the facility. Mr. Zeman of Computer Discount Warehouse that at present there are no handicapped employees. Mr. Bingham noted the Plan Commission had expressed ssed a desire to g P see an engineering plan which has now been supplied. Mr. Bingham stated that the Plan Commission requested double exit lanes at the driveway to Hastings Lane, and this same has now been provided on the plan. He further stated that a review by Village staff has indicated a need for a barrier median between the ingress and egress lanes of the driveway. He stated that they would have further discussions with Village staff concerning the best design of such a barrier. Mr. Bingham noted the Plan Commission's concern with the Northern Illinois Gas Company property to the east of CDW and stated that the easement for the gas company property would be provided from Hastings Lane through the CDW site. Mr. Bingham noted that the Plan Commission had suggested that the parking lot would need enhanced landscaping and that the plan now has one landscaped island per 20 parking spaces as required. He further noted that the landscaping has reduced the parking count but the count is still well in excess of the ordinance requirement. Mr. Bingham stated that discussions with PACE officials has revealed that there is no PACE bus service to the proposed site. The nearest bus service is one bus that comes up Wolf Road to Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-January 20, 1993-Page 2 Milwaukee Avenue and another bus that comes east on Lake Cook Road and goes north along Milwaukee Avenue. He further stated that PACE officials said they are constrained by lack of equipment and high operating costs to maintain equipment and therefore could not entertain any thoughts of bus service to the proposed site. Mr. Bingham stated that PACE did indicate that they have a program to provide vans so that six to eight individuals can share transportation to work sites. The person driving would then have limited use of the van during non-working hours. Mr. Bingham noted that this would perhaps be an even better solution than bus service and would help meet the standards of the Clean Air Act that call for reducing the number of single-occupant cars traveling to work sites. Mr. Bingham stated that the need for curb barriers at the driveway has been resolved by adding curbs at all islands and points of ingress and egress to the access aisles. Mr. Bingham further stated that they concur with the Plan Commission's concerns regarding the non-disturbance of the natural prairie adjacent to the site. He noted that the building is constructed well back from the prairie so that there will be no encroachment. Mr. Bingham also stated that trucks will have a 91 foot area to maneuver and based upon the size and types of trucks to be coming to CDW, that will be sufficient. Mr. Bingham noted that the trash area will be enclosed per Plan Commission recommendation and that the same has now been noted on the site plan. Mr. Bingham distributed a written narrative addressing the six Special Use criteria of the Zoning Ordinance. The narrative addressed the criteria as follows: 1. The public will be able to satisfy its interest in examining and testing computer equipment and purchasing such equipment on site along with business related software. The retail function is small and ancillary to the main activity of telemarketing and mail order distribution of computer equipment. 2 . The special use component is 1,500 square feet, as part of a building of 100, 000 square feet. It will be housed in the office area, near the main entry to the Computer Discount Warehouse lease space. 3 . Because this retail use is so small, at 1,500 square fee t,et, it will have no impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Only six to ten customers on average, are shopping in the facility Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-January 20, 1993-Page 3 at any one time. The main function of the building, that of distributing computer components, accounts for 98 percent of the space of Computer Discount Warehouse within this proposed building in Chevy Chase Business Park. 4. This building comports well with other structures in Chevy Chase Business Park. Its structure and function is compatible with neighboring buildings. Its architecture will add to the aesthetics of the park and this location within the Village. 5. All Village requirements for utilities are in place, such as storm water detention, water supply and sanitary sewer. The other utilities of electricity and natural gas will be provided as the building is constructed, as is the normal practice. 6. The parkingcount for the buildingrequired byVillage q g Ordinance, including handicapped spaces, is 114 spaces. The plans provide for 339 spaces, including handicapped space. A separate parking area for retail customers will be designated near the front entry to the office area. The entry to the building is from Hastings Lane, which has full access at Lake Cook Road. During times of peak traffic, a signalized intersection is available at Lexington Drive and Lake Cook Road, accessible from Hastings Lane via Armstrong Drive. Site access from Hastings Lane is via a single lane of ingress traffic. Egress to Hastings Lane is via a double exit lane from the building parking lot. Because Computer Discount Warehouse's retail component is only 1,500 square feet, no traffic congestion will be created due to this special use. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked Mr. Bingham to speak on the need for variations of the standards concerning the retail special use. Mr. Bingham noted that the Village Ordinance will allow up to 1, 000 square feet of retail space in the Industrial District for parts that are manufactured within the facility. He noted that although CDW's main function is telemarketing, there are a number of people who wish to come in and see the product. Mr. Zeman stated that their retail component exists to service approximately 80 percent of their corporate accounts. The retail area is used for customer will calls and for customers coming in to see new developments in the industry as well as for demonstrations with manufacturers for corporate clients. Mr. Bingham also noted that the retail area functions as a training area for the telemarketing services operated by CDW. Mr. Bingham stated that the retail area is a small but very important part of the services provided by CDW and it is only a Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-January 20, 1993-Page 4 slight excess footage which exceeds Village ordinance. He therefore respectfully requested a variance to handle these needs. Commissioner Krug asked if there would be an opening in the curb at the east side of the parking lot to provide access to the Northern Illinois Gas Company property. Mr. Bingham stated that could be arranged and then the opening would be chained. Commissioner Krug asked if the access easement to the paved parking lot would have to be built of specially reinforced pavement. Mr. Bingham said the Village's pavement standards are very stringent, and the parking lot would be strong enough to support occasional use by heavy vehicles going to the Northern Illinois Gas property. Commissioner Rhodes asked if anything would be assembled on site. Mr. Zeman stated there would be light assembly of computer components for specific systems needed by customers. Commissioner Rhodes stated that roof-top mechanical equipment should be screened because this building faces Lake Cook Road and the property should be as attractive as possible. He asked what kind of building materials were to be used. Mr. Bingham stated the building would be constructed of precast concrete with a glass and metal canopy at the entrance. Commissioner Rhodes noted that since this building would be visible on three sides from Lake Cook Road he would like to see something attractive. Mr. Bingham stated that they would be using architectural panels and precast panels. Commissioner Rhodes asked what kind of sales taxes would be generated by CDW. Mr. Zeman stated he was not sure about sales taxes but CDW shipped out approximately $28,000, 000 today at their present facility. Commissioner Rhodes recommended a stop sign be placed at Hastings Lane. Commissioner Howard asked if CDW would be having any public sales. Mr. Zeman stated that they have decided to discontinue the sale due to a lack of residual value. Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-January 20, 1993-Page 5 Commissioner Genell asked if there had been any reports from the Police and Fire Departments. Mr. Pfeil stated that the Fire Department has no concerns with the site plan, but they will want to review fire hydrant locations when engineering plans are submitted. He noted that the Police Department had made no substantive comments other than recommending stop signs for the parking lot and at the driveway to Hastings Lane. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked about the easement to the gas company property. Mr. Bingham stated they had sold 2 acres of the site to the gas company and granted them an easement to the site along the north property line with the understanding that the easement could be relocated in the future to conform to any access that was practical for the parking lot. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked if the parking spaces adjacent to the easement should be removed in case emergency access to the property is required. Mr. Bingham stated he would discuss this situation with the gas company and staff to determine the need for such emergency access space. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked if there is any need for accessibility to the second floor for handicapped employees. Mr. Bingham stated an elevator has been provided for second floor accessibility. Commissioner Rhodes asked about the parking lot drainage. Mr. Bingham noted that there are storm sewers in the parking lot which drain into the detention area. There being no further comments, Vice Chairman Goldspiel closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. ? } 1 Respectfully J/submitted, Fa (Rub' ' RecordingSecretary APPROVED BY: 'LP )4/04pA, STEP EN GOLDSPIEL, Vice Chairman Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-January 20, 1993-Page 6 APPROVED REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION January 20, 1993 Computer Discount Warehouse, Lot 1, Chevy Chase Business Park West - Special Use for Retail Sales in an Industrial District Indian Creek, Northwest Corner of Port Clinton Road/ Prairie Road - Annexation with R-3 and R-4 Zoning and Preliminary Plan -- Workshop #2 Vice Chairman Goldspiel called the meeting to order 8: 16 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners present: Vice Chairman Goldspiel Mr. Krug Mr. Rhodes Ms. Howard Ms. Genell Mr. Berman Commissioners absent: Chairman Silbernik Mr. Rosenston Mr. Samuels Also present: Mr. Bruce Bingham, Hamilton Partners, Inc. Mr. Gregory Zeman, Computer Discount Warehouse Mr. Lawrence Freedman, Ash, Anos, Freedman & Logan Mr. John C. Martin, JEN Land Design, Inc. Mr. Edward Schwartz, Edward Schwartz & Co. Mr. Charles Hendricks, Village Trustee Mr. William Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Genell, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of January 6, 1993 . Commissioner Rhodes noted that Mr. Don Hedlund of the Buffalo Grove Park District should be added to the list of those present. Commissioner Goldspiel asked that the words "were added" be placed in the ninth paragraph. Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-January 20, 1993-Page 1 ---------- Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked for a vote to approve the minutes as corrected, and the motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Berman to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting January 6, 1993 . Commissioner Rhodes again noted that Mr. Don Hedlund should be added to the list of those present at the meeting. Commissioner Rhodes that the word "case" on page three should be "cage. " Commissioner Genell noted that the words "and its close proximity of 120 feet from the playground area" be added to paragraph three on page three. Commissioner Goldspiel noted a correction of the word "been" to reflect "be" on page three. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked for a vote to approve the minutes as corrected, and the motion passed unanimously. COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS Chairman Samuels attended the Village Board meeting of January 18, 1993 and submitted a written memo of the contents of the meeting. The memo stated that: 1. President Mathias announced that future workshops and public hearings conducted by the Plan Commission will be taped for broadcast by local cable TV. The first meeting to be televised will be the meeting of February 3, 1993. 2 . The Village Attorney advised the Board that he had determined that the list of property owners for notice of the public hearing submitted by Scarsdale Homes for the Manchester Green P.U.D. amendment was defective, and requires re-noticing. Therefore, the Board referred that matter back to the Plan Commission for a new public hearing. 3 . Approval of Ordinance 93-6 approving the Special Use and Preliminary Plan for Grove Park located at Route 22 and Buffalo Grove Road. 4. Approval of the Concord Place development at the Crossings. 5. Referral to the Plan Commission of the Rolling Hills Subdivision proposal. 6. Referral to the Plan Commission of the Comerica Bank project at the southeast corner of Busch and Weiland. Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-January 20, 1993-Page 2 7. Referral to the Plan Commission of the Bordeaux Farms Subdivision adjacent to the Cherbourg Townhomes. COMPUTER DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE, LOT 1, CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS PARK WEST SPECIAL USE FOR RETAIL SALES IN AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Genell to recommend approval of the Special Use and Preliminary Plan for an accessory retail use in the Industrial District with the following variations: ZONING ORDINANCE - Section 17.48. 020.C. 14 .a. and b. to allow computer products not manufactured on the premises to be sold in the retail operation, and to allow a retail sales area of approximately 1, 500 square feet, subject to the inclusion of a stop sign at Hastings Lane and staff recommendations as to the design of the median at the three-lane entry driveway to the site. Commissioner Krug stated that CDW would be a welcome addition to Buffalo Grove and hoped that they would perhaps ease the unemployment problem for the youth in the area as well as relieve the burden on residential taxpayers. Commissioner Rhodes stated the sales tax revenue makes this plan very appropriate. He noted that the retail activity would be very limited and would not impede the traffic or work flow of the area. Commissioner Berman noted his agreement with the Special Use and variations as there is no competing retail supplier in the area. Vice Chairman Goldspiel called for a vote on the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Genell, Berman NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Silbernik, Rosenston, Samuels The motion passed 6 to 0. INDIAN CREEK, NORTHWEST CORNER OF PORT CLINTON ROAD/PRAIRIE ROAD ANNEXATION WITH R-3 AND R-4 ZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAN -- WORKSHOP #2 Mr. Freedman of Ash, Anos, Freedman & Logan stated that the proposed project is located on the northwest corner of Port Clinton Road and Prairie Road now comprising 14 . 176 acres. He noted that the project had been deferred for almost one year for a definitive policy on the configuration of the proposed roadway. He stated that the plan now calls for 33 lots with R-4 zoning. Mr. John Martin of JEN Land Design stated that 4.88 acres of the Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-January 20, 1993-Page 3 original site is not now included in the present plan because this area will be used for right-of-way for the Port Clinton/Prairie Road improvement. Mr. Martin stated that 2 .8 acres of the property is devoted to stormwater detention. He noted that the detention is beyond the flood plain area adjacent to Indian Creek. Mr. Martin stated that the largest lots are side loaded so that there are only four lots that are actually facing the proposed roadway. Four additional lots along the roadway are positioned so that they are side orientated and are not looking out at the roadway. He noted that corner lots have a full 30 foot set back along the front of the lots and a 30 foot setback along the proposed right of way. To service the site, Mr. Martin noted that they are coming in at the farthest northern most point where lots are 125 feet in depth and are therefore a minimum of 10, 000 square foot lots. This is the area where the roadway will be coming through for the subdivision. There are two cul-de-sacs along the internal roadway and the road dead ends at a large cul-de-sac at the southern portion of the site right up against the right of way to provide ample opportunity for emergency access into the street system. This also allows the streetscape to be opened up. Mr. Martin stated that there are eight lots that are at 70 x 125 feet for a the 8,750 square foot lots which, however, back up to the Vernon Township park. This, in effect, provides these homes with rear yards backing up against permanent open space. There is one other lot that is slightly less than 10, 000 feet. Mr. Martin noted that with 33 lots in the lot area of 8.95 acres, there is an average lot size of 11,818 square feet. The revised density based on 14 acres is 2. 33 per acre. Mr. Freedman stated that home prices would average between $275, 000 and $325,000 and would range in size from 2, 650 square feet to 3, 350 square feet. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked staff what the roadway situation was at present. Mr. Kuenkler stated that what is shown on the developer's Concept Plan appears to be the agreed upon roadway alignment and design speed. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked what is present on the north end of the property. Mr. Martin noted that the creek runs along the north side of the site and the park is along the west side of the property. The Mormon Church site is south of Port Clinton Road. He further noted that there is one single family home between the creek and Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-January 20, 1993-Page 4 the proposed development. Mr. Freedman stated that although the developer believes that a "T" intersection would be adequate for the Port Clinton/Prairie Road intersection, they understand the Village's position that a curved alignment is needed to implement the future design for Buffalo Grove Road. Commissioner Rhodes asked how the emergency access to the cul-de- sac would be designed. Mr. Martin stated that the design of the access would be up to the engineers of both the county and the Village. He noted that the cul-de-sac right-of-way touches the proposed roadway right of way along a distance of about 100 feet. Commissioner Krug asked if there would be an 8-foot sidewalk on the west side of the future Buffalo Grove Road alignment. Mr. Freedman stated that the 8-foot sidewalk would be in the road right-of-way, not the land to be developed by Mr. Schwartz. He said that the right-of-way area would be landbanked by the owner of the property. Mr. Pfeil concurred that the 8-foot sidewalk will be in the right- of-way, but he suggested that the developer may have an obligation to construct this sidewalk. Mr. Pfeil said that the Fire Department recommends a second full street connection to the subdivision, but he noted that it will be difficult to provide a second street access since the Buffalo Grove Road alignment is curved in this area. Mr. Martin stated he does not think access is necessary at the southern cul-de-sac for anything other than emergency services, since the development is a relatively small 33 lot subdivision. He noted that there is 100 feet available where the cul-de-sac right of way attaches to the roadway configuration and there is plenty of room for whatever kind of design the County or Village may want at the cul-de-sac. Commissioner Rhodes asked if there would be internal sidewalks on both sides of the road. Mr. Martin stated that there are no variations being requested or �./ planned. Commissioner Rhodes stated that he thinks that with three and four bedroom homes, sidewalks at least on one side need to be included because families with young children will be living in these homes. He asked what type of park donations is proposed. Mr. Schwartz stated that the detention area would be donated to as Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-January 20, 1993-Page 5 park land and be maintained by the Village. Commissioner Rhodes asked if that would be acceptable. Mr. Pfeil stated that the Park District will not accept stormwater detention areas as active park land, and he suggested that Vernon Township may have some interest in accepting the detention area since it is adjoining the land acquired by the Township. Commissioner Rhodes stated that a cash donation to the Park District would probably be in order. Mr. Freedman stated that they would do whatever is necessary. Commissioner Howard asked if any berming has been considered for the homes along Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Schwartz stated that the lots are not deep enough for berming and they would like to use a solid fence along the Port Clinton/ Prairie Road right-of-way. Commissioner Rhodes asked that the fencing not be in a straight line and that touches of landscaping and fence sculpturing be added. Commissioner Howard asked if there had been any further Fire Department comments on the cul-de-sacs. Mr. Pfeil stated that the Fire Department would like a second full street connection. He further noted that he would confer with the Fire Department to determine if a second street connection is absolutely necessary. Commissioner Howard noted that she would prefer sidewalks on at least one side of the street. Commissioner Genell asked if the park is a county park or township park. Mr. Martin stated it is a township park. Commissioner Genell asked how far the railroad tracks are from the proposed site. Mr. Martin stated the tracks are at least 300 feet from the site on the other side of the township park. Commissioner Ge nell asked if there is a swimming pool at the park and how close the pool would be to the proposed homes. Mr. Schwartz stated that there is a pool at the park which comes close to two or three of the homes. However, since this park is Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-January 20, 1993-Page 6 an extremely wooded area, the pool would not be visible to the residents. Commissioner Genell noted her concern with the noise from both the pool and proximity of the railroad tracks. Commissioner Berman asked where the home models would be located and where the parking would be. Mr. Schwartz stated they are planning on building models and parking would be on the street. Commissioner Berman noted his concern with homes adjacent to the proposed roadway and there salability. Mr. Schwartz stated that this does make it a tougher sell but these homes are priced considerably lower due to this situation. Commissioner Berman asked what the expected build out schedule would be. Mr. Schwartz stated that this would be either a one or two year program depending on the market. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked where the contiguity is for this annexation. Mr. Freedman stated that the owner of the property would sell the development site to Mr. Schwartz, and the future road right-of-way area would also be part of the annexation. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked how this development would be serviced with utilities and road access as there is no road there now. Mr. Freedman stated that they would obtain easements from the owner. Cars will go from Prairie Road across the seller's property also. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked for an explanation of the turning lane interference if the second street access is aligned with the leg of Port Clinton Road. Mr. Kuenkler reviewed the road design and noted that left turn lanes will be needed for the driveway to the Mormon Church property and the future leg of Port Clinton Road. The location of these turning lanes would interfere with the location of the second access street to the Indian Creek subdivision. Vice Chairman Goldspiel noted his concern with the design of the dead end cul-de-sac and the hazards of nighttime driving with glaring lights coming from the future Buffalo Grove Road. Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-January 20, 1993-Page e 7 g Mr. Schwartz noted that he would like to fence across the entire area allowing access to the Fire Department only. Vice Chairman Goldspiel noted that this matter needs to be explored further. Vice Chairman Goldspiel noted that the size of some of the lots had been a concern to the Village Trustees and asked for an explanation. Mr. Schwartz noted that the Board referred the plan to the Commission with R-4 zoning. Mr. Freedman stated that the four smaller lots abut the township park which will provide permanent open space adjacent to the rear yards. Vice Chairman Goldspiel noted that staff needs to examine the issue of the Village buying the right-of-way as opposed to the right-of-way usually being donated. This is a large section of right-of-way to be purchased. Mr. Schwartz stated that he has been working with Mr. Balling all along. Vice Chairman Goldspiel stated he would like to see the bikepath idea mentioned by Mr. Martin to integrate the flood plain area with the development along the creek. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked if there had been any flood plain calculations done to determine the sufficiency during a 100 year occurrence. Mr. Schwartz stated that Manhard Engineering had conducted such calculations. Chairman Rhodes reiterated that the following items needed to be addressed: 1. Ownership and maintenance of the stormwater detention area 2 . Information concerning if sidewalks will be provided on both sides of all internal streets 3 . Design of an emergency access connection with comments from the Fire Department 4. Verification of what type of park land donation will be made Mr. Freedman stated that in the past the Village has taken responsibility for maintenance of stormwater detention areas in Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-January 20, 1993-Page 8 single-family developments. He stated that he would like some guidance from the Plan Commission as to what would be appropriate. Vice Chairman Goldspiel agreed that the Village has accepted ownership of stormwater detention areas for single-family developments. Commissioner Howard expressed concern at any right-in, right-out access to the subdivision at the southern cul-de-sac which would create cut through traffic. Mr. Schwartz noted that access at the southern cul-de-sac would be hazardous to vehicles trying to pull out of the subdivision onto a busy roadway. Mr. Martin suggested that there be a bikepath designation at the southern cul-de-sac running through the subdivision on one side in lieu of sidewalks and crossing the street to the south side of the street and continues on to connect with Prairie Road. This could then be used not only for emergency vehicle but for pedestrian movements. It would therefore read as a bikepath not a street but emergency vehicle could use this eight foot access since it could be plowed as it would be blacktopped. This would be the only opening to the subdivision at the southern end which would, in fact, be a blacktopped surface that could be open all the time. Vice Chairman Goldspiel noted his approval for this suggestion. Vice Chairman Goldspiel called for a polling to determine if the Commissioners preferred sidewalks on only one side of the street or both sides of the street. The polling showed that a majority of the Commissioners preferred sidewalks on both sides of the street. Commissioner Genell reiterated her concern over the impact from the noise of the train and park amenities and the cost of the homes. Commissioner Krug asked if there were any wetlands present on the site. Mr. Schwartz stated there are no wetlands. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - None FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE Mr. Pfeil indicated that a workshop for the Rohrman Saturn dealership on the Chatham B-3 parcel is scheduled for February 3, 1993 . Buffalo Grove Plan Comm- Me eting-January Meeting January 20, 1993-Page 9 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS - None STAFF REPORT - None NEW BUSINESS - None ADJOURNMENT "1 Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Genell, and carried unanimously to adjourn. Vice Chairman Goldspiel adjourned the meeting at 9: 30 p.m. Respe'7tfully�submitted, vG Fay Rub' ,Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: �S E EN GOLDSPIEL, Vice Chairman Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Januar- Meetin g y 20, 1993-Page 10 9