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1994-10-05 - Plan Commission - Minutes PUBLIC HEARING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION October 5, 1994 Grove Memorial Chapel Vice Chairman Goldspiel called the hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers, Buffalo Grove Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Vice Chairman Goldspiel read the Notice of Public Hearing as published in the Buffalo Grove Daily Herald, explained the procedure to be followed for the public hearing, and swore in all persons who wished to give testimony. Commissioners present: Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Krug Mr. Rosenston Mr. Samuels Mr. Berman Mr. Moons Commissioners absent: Chairman Silbernik Ms. Howard Also present: Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Maiorello Mr. Adolph Schumann, Jr. , Sente & Rubel Mr. Joseph Zgonina, Marchris Engineering 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 1: Preliminary Plan dated September 25, 1994 by Marchris Engineering Ltd. Exhibit 2 : Building Floor Plan dated September 27, 1994 by Adolph A. Schumann, Jr. Exhibit 3: Building Elevations (no date) by Adolph A. Schumann, Jr. Exhibit 4 : Rendering of building exterior (no date) Exhibit 5 : Preliminary Engineering Plan dated August 30, 1994 by Marchris Engineering Ltd. Exhibit 6 : Photographs of existing adjacent homes Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-October 5, 1994-Page 1 Mr. Maiorello reviewed the site plan stating all changes requested by the Commission had been made to the plan. He said existing trees and large shrubs on the property would be retained to the extent possible and an enclosed dumpster would be adjacent to the garage door entrance on the east side of the building. In addition, a handicapped parking stall has now been included closer to the north entrance to the building. He further stated a monument site has been planned at the north entrance. Mr. Maiorello reviewed the building floor plan, illustrating the traffic pattern with entrances on both the north and south to a central lobby area framed by chapel rooms. The central lobby has a 10 X 10 skylight and fireplace. The chapel rooms are approximately 34 X 36 1/2 feet and can be expanded to 75 feet in length. The garage area has room for three cars and a flower receiving room. There will be stairs with access to the roof and storage areas above the garage. He further noted each room has its own emergency exit. He also stated that both the north and south entrance to the building is covered by a 22 X 25 foot canopy. Mr. Joseph Zgonina of Marchris Engineering reviewed the engineering plan. He stated access to the site will be provided by the existing driveway on Buffalo Grove Road which is currently a four-lane divided facility. In front of the site is a full median which will allow left turn lanes into the site and left turn movements for vehicles that are using the facility for funeral processions can easily mount the mountable median and gain access to the property. The existing driveway apron will be utilized and the existing easement will provide access to the existing single family homes located south of the property as well as the existing single family home located east of the parcel. Mr. Zgonina stated the site plan has been prepared to minimize the conflicts between pedestrians and vehicular traffic on the site. Full access is provided along the south property line in order for the vehicles to gain access to the parking areas located east of the proposed building as well as along the north property line. He stated the site plan has been reviewed by staff and representatives of the Lake County Division of Transportation and only one access point will be allowed to the property. He stated they are presently working with the County in order to gain permits to the property. However, the County will not issue a permit until final engineering plans have been approved by the Village. He further noted there is no problem with any line of sight for traffic moving in and out of the driveway to Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Zgonina said the property will utilize existing utility stubs from the Deerfield Bakery to the north as well as the storm drainage system within the Buffalo Grove Town Center located east of the subject property. He noted the proposed sanitary sewer Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-October 5, 1994-Page 2 1 connection which will be connected from the proposed funeral home to an existing stub in the easement located on the east side of the Deerfield Bakery. In addition, municipal water will be brought in from an existing 12 inch main located along the east side of Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Zgonina stated a storm sewer system will be provided within the proposed parking lot. The discharge will be into a detention facility on the east side of the property. The stormwater will be collected in accordance with the requirements of the Village of Buffalo Grove as well as the Lake County Division of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation. A 100 year storm storage facility will be provided with 3: 1 side slopes which are easily maintainable and a minimum of one percent slope on the bottom floor of the retention pond with an underdrain system to collect stormwater to eliminate standing water. The on site storm sewer system within the development is proposed to be 12 inches and a 2 inch restricted outlet for the control of stormwater from the property. Therefore, there will be no stormwater runoff generated by the development that will discharge either onto the public right-of-way on Buffalo Grove Road or any of the adjacent properties. Mr. Zgonina stated the proposed development parcel can be constructed meeting the requirements of subdivision control ordinance of the Village of Buffalo Grove as well as the requirements of any and all governmental agencies that have jurisdiction over this project. Mr. Adolph Schumann of Sente & Rubel Ltd, reiterated that the building will be built according to code. He noted they are aware of ADA requirements and will be conforming to said code. Commissioner Krug inquired if the cross section of the detention area meets with Village requirements. Mr. Kuenkler stated yes. Commissioner Krug asked if there is an easement for the stormsewer connection to the existing 48 inch stormsewer. Mr. Zgonina stated there will be an easement across the single family home located east of the parking lot. He further stated the final engineering drawings will show an easement between the subject property and the point of connection to the 48 inch sewer. Commissioner Krug noted the emergency door located at room 103 will interfere with anyone existing room 104. He noted the door should be moved to the other end or put in at room 105. Commissioner Rosenston asked that the amount of anticipated activity for the funeral home be reiterated for the public. Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-October 5, 1994-Page 3 Mr. Maiorello stated there would be approximately 3 to 5 funerals per week at this location with varying numbers on different days. He noted that the facility will have the capacity to serve four funerals at any one time. Commissioner Rosenston asked for a response to the letter submitted by the Deerfield Bakery dated October 5, 1994. Mr. Maiorello stated the number of parking spaces available at the funeral home noted by Mr. Schmitt is undetermined and may have been insufficient. Commissioner Rosenston asked if the number of parking spaces for the proposed facility would be adequate to cover four funerals at one time. Mr. Maiorello stated yes. He noted people do not stay for the entire time and therefore people are in and out constantly. Commissioner Rosenston asked if there are any plans to change the mountable median on Buffalo Grove Road to a striped median with left turn lanes. Mr. Kuenkler stated the County will probably prefer to keep the median as is. Mr. Maiorello stated that Betsy Cannon of the County Division of Transportation has indicated that the traffic generated by this use would not warrant any further improvements to Buffalo Grove Road. Commissioner Rosenston asked for further explanation for the requested right-of-way variance. Mr. Maiorello stated they are proposing to dedicate 12 feet of right-of-way at the north edge of the site which is the same as was required of the Deerfield Bakery. Commissioner Rosenston stated he is not particularly pleased with the overall design of the building which does not seem to fit in with the surrounding area or the Town Center in particular. Vice Chairman Goldspiel stated it might help if there was an explanation of the materials to be used for the building. Mr. Maiorello stated they have tried to match the design of the Deerfield Bakery as well as the church. He stated the building is a Swiss style building with asphalt shingles and rock face brick. He noted the Town Center retail building faces another direction and does not really impact the proposed development in design. Commissioner Samuels asked if all the requirements for a Special Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-October 5, 1994-Page 4 Use had been met. Mr. Maiorello reviewed the Special Use requirements and stated this development is the lowest impact use for this site. Commissioner Samuels asked if there would be any retail sales as part of this facility. Mr. Maiorello stated there would be the sale of caskets and burial vaults. Commissioner Samuels asked what kind of revenue the business generates. Mr. Maiorello stated they pay approximately $2,500 to $3,000 in taxes to the State per month at their funeral home in Elk Grove Village. Commissioner Samuels asked which easement is to be reserved for future connection of the parking lot to the bakery lot. Mr. Pfeil stated the Village has the option on the Deerfield plat to choose either of two easements. Mr. Maiorello has indicated the easement which is actually feasible for this purpose. Commissioner Samuels also stated the architecture appears too pointy and something should be done to soften the look. Commissioner Berman inquired if the proximity of the septic field on the property to the east to the detention basin poses any problems. Mr. Zgonina stated the septic field location poses no problems. He stated they had checked this out with the Lake County Health Department and were told the location meets all requirements. Commissioner Berman asked how the parking to floor ratio compares to other similar facilities. Mr. Zgonina stated based on the size of the facility and the size and number of chapels proposed this facility is consistent with many other funeral homes. Commissioner Berman inquired about specific landscaping for the homeowner on the south property line. Mr. Maiorello stated the house east of the detention basin has existing three foot high shrubs and a five foot high fence is being proposed for screening. The home to the west of the property has existing five foot high shrubs all across the property. He further noted lighting for the facility will be very low level and will not interfere with the existing homes. Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-October 5, 1994-Page 5 Commissioner Berman asked if there had been any discussions with these two homeowners. Mr. Maiorello stated there had been some discussion and he noted Mr. Firnbach prefers shrubs instead of a fence for screening. Commissioner Moons asked for a restatement of funeral procession lineups since the relocation of the retention basin. Mr. Maiorello explained that procession traffic would be lined up on the north side of the site and then be directed south to the driveway leading to Buffalo Grove Road. The parking on the north side would not be used when a procession is being organized. Commissioner Moons asked for clarification of the landscaping on the north end of the parcel in response to the letter from Deerfield Bakery. Mr. Maiorello stated the existing trees and shrubs between the two properties will be pruned and the overgrown area will be cleaned out. Mr. Jim Firnbach, 20127 Buffalo Grove Road, stated he did not want a fence for screening and preferred trees for screening. Mr. Maiorello stated he would be agreeable. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked if that would comply with any Village design requirements. Mr. Pfeil stated the obligation of the ordinance is basically to provide a screen six feet in height. He noted the intent is to give a solid visual screen. Debbie Kny, 24139 Buffalo Grove Road, asked what impact a funeral procession would have on the driveway access. Mr. Maiorello stated access would always be open for the residential properties served by the driveway to Buffalo Grove Road. Joe Firnbach, 20127 Buffalo Grove Road, noted the mailboxes will be in the 20 foot access easement. Mr. Zgonina stated the access will be available and useable. He stated the easement is only a legal document giving the right of access across the funeral home parking lot to get to their property. He further reiterated the driveway and road will be open and the mailboxes will remain in place and there will be no interruption in service. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked if the 20 foot easement will be Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-October 5, 1994-Page 6 paved. Mr. Zgonina stated all the gravel which is there now will all be eliminated and a paved driveway will be constructed with curbs and gutters. The curb will end at the westerly most driveway on the southeast corner of the funeral home property. He stated that all three homes will have their driveways intersect with the internal circulation aisle of the funeral home. John Kny, 20139 Buffalo Grove Road, asked who would be responsible for snowplowing. Mr. Maiorello stated the funeral home will be removing snow. Jim Firnbach asked if water would run toward the single family homes. Mr. Zgonina stated the Village code requires that no water from a development parcel run unrestricted onto someone else's property. He stated all the water from the funeral home is directed inward to a restricted outlet in the basin and then a pipe outlet directs the water to the 48 inch sewer outlet. There being no further comments or questions from anyone else present, Vice Chairman Goldspiel closed the public hearing at 8:40 p.m. Respect, ly subm' ed, Fay R bin, ecording Secretary APP IVED BY: / Jan L1' Si P N GOLD PIEL, ice Chairman Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Public Hearing-October 5, 1994-Page 7 REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION October 5, 1994 Grove Memorial Chapel, Firnbach property, east side of Buffalo Grove Road south of the Deerfield Bakery Annexation with B-5 zoning, approval of a Preliminary Plan, and Amendment of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance to allow a funeral home as a Special Use in the B-5 District Proposed Metra Commuter train station and parking area, Lot 49, Covington Corporate Center and adjacent Commonwealth Edison property, Commerce Court south of Busch Parkway - Special Use in the Industrial District and approval of a Preliminary Plan -- Workshop #1 The Coves of Buffalo Grove --Final Plat of Subdivision Vice Chairman Goldspiel called the meeting to order at 8:50 P.M. in the Village Council Chambers, Buffalo Grove Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners present: Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Krug Mr. Rosenston Mr. Samuels Mr. Berman Mr. Moons Commissioners absent: Chairman Silbernik Ms. Howard Also present: Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Maiorello Mr. Adolph Schumann, Jr. , Sente & Rubel Mr. Joseph Zgonina, Marchris Engineering Mr. Lawrence Kahn, Bernheim Kahn & Elisco Mr. Rob Schwarz, Klaus Schmechtig Co. Mr. Donald Matthews, Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. Mr. Robert Hamilton, Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. Mr. Kenneth Lattanzi, MTI Construction Services, Inc. Mr. Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager Mr. William Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-October 5, 1994-Page 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Moons, seconded by Commissioner Berman to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 21, 1994. All Commissioners were in favor of the motion and the motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Krug abstaining. COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS Commissioner Berman attended the Village Board meeting on October 3, 1994 and stated the following items were discussed: 1. Approval of minor amendment to ordinance for Town Place to allow Red Seal to commence development of town homes, allowing four units to extend four feet into the setback area 2. Discussion regarding TIF with approval of latest bond refinancing proposal 3. Referral of Wisconsin Commuter rail station project to the Plan Commission GROVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL Moved by Commissioner Samuels, seconded by Commissioner Berman to recommend approval to the Village Board of the petition for annexation with zoning in the B-5 Town Center Planned District, approval of a Special Use and Preliminary Plan, and amendment of Section 17 .44.060.C.e. of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance to allow a funeral home as a Special Use in the B-5 District, with the following variations: DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE - Section 16.50.070 .D.2 . (to allow a right-of-way of less than 54 feet from the centerline of Buffalo Grove Road) ; ZONING ORDINANCE - Section 17 . 44. 060.D. 1.b. (to allow a lot area of 2 .09 acres instead of 10 acres in the Commercial Sub-district of the B-5 District) ; Section 17. 44 . 060 .D. 1.k. (to allow a south buffer yard area of less than 25 feet abutting a residential boundary line) , subject to: 1. Elimination of fence as shown on the Preliminary Plan dated September 25, 1994 2 . Reasonable landscape screening as substitute for a fence Commissioner Samuels stated the petitioner had done an excellent job in the review process. He noted the petitioner had established the required factors governing a Special Use pursuant to the ordinance with adequate testimony as well as a lack of objection from any adjacent property owners. He stated his only reservation is the aesthetic appeal of the building design. Commissioner Krug stated his concurrence with Commissioner Samuels Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-October 5, 1994-Page 2 and further stated he welcomes the funeral chapel which will be an appropriate service for the community. Vice Chairman Goldspiel called for a vote on the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Krug, Rosenston, Samuels, Berman, Moons, Goldspiel NAYES: None ABSENT: Howard, Silbernik ABSTAIN: None The motion passed 6 to 0. COVES OF BUFFALO GROVE -- FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION Moved by Commissioner Rosenston, seconded by Commissioner Moons to recommend approval to the Village Board of the Final Plat of Subdivision for the Coves of Buffalo Grove consisting of two sheets and dated September 30, 1994, subject to: 1. Showing public access easement location on the face of the plat Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked if the plat had been reviewed for conformance and closure. Mr. Kuenkler stated the plat complies and closure has been verified. Vice Chairman Goldspiel called for a vote on the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Krug, Rosenston, Berman, Moons, Goldspiel NAYES: None ABSTAIN: Samuels ABSENT: Howard, Silbernik The motion passed 5 to 0. PROPOSED METRA COMMUTER TRAIN STATION AND PARKING AREA, LOT 49 COVINGTON CORPORATE CENTER AND ADJACENT COMMONWEALTH EDISON PROPERTY, COMMERCE COURT SOUTH OF BUSCH PARKWAY - SPECIAL USE IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAN -- WORKSHOP #1 Mr. Lee Szmborski, Assistant Village Manager, stated the purpose of the meeting is to review the site plan and architectural plans for the Wisconsin Central railroad project and to seek a Special Use and approval of a Preliminary Plan for the commuter station located at Lot 49 in the Covington Corporate Center. The site is Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-October 5, 1994-Page 3 approximately 3.5 acres adjacent to the Pace Park-and-Ride. Mr. Szymborski stated the Village is acting as general contractor for the project and introduced the entire design team. He reviewed the project timeline, stating it will be largely determined by Metra who is seeking an opening date of April, 1996. He noted the parking lot construction is planned for the summer of 1995 . Mr. Szymborski noted this project represents at least ten agencies involved in this project as well as the nine other communities involved in the rail line. Mr. Szymborski stated MTI Construction Services will be working with both the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Village of Wheeling on the construction of the project and this will gain some savings for the Village. Mr. Szymborski noted that Pace bus will discontinue the bus route from Buffalo Grove to the Deerfield train station using the facility as a drop off point for the Buffalo Grove station. Mr. Szymborski noted the minimum project requirements for parking and square footage of the depot have been set by Metra and are based on projected boardings. He stated boardings from Buffalo Grove in 1998 are estimated to be at 350, with a parking facility requirement of 320 spaces. By the year 2010, projected boardings of 500 are anticipated with parking requirements of 450 spaces. He noted the proposed development is calling for parking capacity for 452 vehicles. The Village's goal is to provide at least 25 percent of that parking to be set aside for Buffalo Grove residents only. He stated this is a contractual compromise they have reached with Metra. Mr. Szymborski stated the proposed depot will be an 1100 square foot building which meets the design preferences expressed by the Village Board, Plan Commission and residents. The type of amenities most people favored were for coffee and newspaper retail services only. Mr. Robert Hamilton of Gewalt Hamilton Associates reviewed the plan stating that presently the Pace bus picks up passengers for transport to the Deerfield station. He stated Pace has agreed to use the same flat fee charge on the Pace lot as that for the new parking area being built by the Village. He noted the constraints on the property, including the stormwater pond. The Commonwealth Edison right-of-way has some severe guidelines concerning improvements such as curbing and stormwater storage on its property. Mr. Hamilton stated that signalization of the intersection of Busch and Commerce Court is part of the overall project. The Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-October 5, 1994-Page 4 existing rail crossing on Busch Parkway does not have traffic control gates and in order to signalize the intersection their strong recommendation and IDOT policy is that gates be installed and linked to the traffic signal. Mr. Hamilton noted that at the south end of the Pace lot there is a direct connection to the inbound access to the lanes which will carry passengers in to the short term area. There will be a fair amount of "kiss and ride" traffic and it is important to make this movement as smooth as possible. Short term and handicapped spaces will be located close to the station. The most active entrance for passengers parking and riding is located further down Commerce Court. It is set up so that the pedestrians and the vehicles will not mix. Mr. Hamilton pointed out the proposed bikepath which abuts the existing bikepath as well as a bike storage area. Mr. Hamilton stated the utility services to the train station will utilize existing water and sewer lines running about 30 feet from the proposed building and a fire hydrant will be at the entrance for improved fire protection. Mr. Hamilton stated a detailed topographic survey was conducted of the two lakes constructed by Covington Corporate Center and it was II determined that the lakes are slightly larger than the actual water storage demand. He stated that the high water level will need to be raised by three inches to accommodate the drainage from the proposed parking area. This modification will not impact drainage for adjacent properties. The southeastern end of the southern lake is an island which means the bank edge will need to be raised up an additional six inches. Mr. Hamilton further stated lighting in the Commonwealth Edison lot is restricted concerning the height of poles. They will only allow a maximum of 14 foot poles which will require more fixtures than usual for a parking lot of this size. In addition the Commonwealth Edison will not allow raised curbs for the islands. They want to protect their ability to put other utilities through the facility as well as drive their trucks through the facility. Therefore there cannot be raised curbs or landscaped islands. This will, of course, be easier for snowplowing purposes. Staff has suggested that the same amount of landscape be provided on the surrounding area. He noted there is a six inch barrier curb on the base lot which can be extended along the pond to keep people from driving into the pond. Mr. Rob Schwarz of Klaus Schmechtig Company stated the proposed landscape design uses a geometrical landscape plan with plant material not to exceed 14 feet in height. Trees will be staggered to screen light standards. There will be landscaping on the perimeter of the pond allowing views of the pond on one side by Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-October 5, 1994-Page 5 using fewer trees. He noted there are six existing trees on the northeast corner of the pond which will be maintained. The far side of the pond will have heavier landscaping. Mr. Schwarz stated the landscaping around the depot will have a shade tree and three Austrian pines of varying heights. The entry will be framed by two Japanese tree lilacs. The intent here is to prevent people from walking through the beds to take the shortest route. He also stated there is the possibility of having a retaining wall. Mr. Lawrence Kahn of Bernheim Kahn & Elisco stated the proposed depot will be 1100 feet and designed to be maintenance free. The structure will have a cement shingled steel roof and the building will meet the ADA code. The building will be prairie style with a large overhand to protect people from inclement weather. He further noted Metra has requested a timer and security locks on the building. Commissioner Rosenston asked who will be maintaining the parking lots and making sure fees are paid. Mr. Szymborski stated the Village will be responsible for the collection of fees. He further stated they have not yet decided whose job it will be to monitor this activity. Commissioner Rosenston asked who will be monitoring the inside of the station and maintaining the interior of the building. Mr. Szymborski stated all maintenance of the building will be the builder' s responsibility and maintenance of the platform will be the responsibility of Metra. Commissioner Rosenston noted concern with only two bathrooms facilities for the amount of anticipated traffic. Commissioner Berman stated he is a commuter and he has never seen a problem at either the Deerfield or Arlington Heights stations concerning bathroom space. He noted that Metra trains have bathroom facilities. Commissioner Samuels stated he will not support this project without a gated crossing on Busch Parkway. Mr. Szymborski stated gates will be installed as per discussions with Metra. Commissioner Samuels stated he would like to see the building overhang as large as possible to shield people from the weather. Commissioner Samuels asked if the building would have heat and air conditioning. Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-October 5, 1994-Page 6 Mr. Szymborski stated there are plans for both. Commissioner Samuels asked that the overhang heating elements be concealed. He asked if snow removal would take away any parking spaces. Mr. Hamilton stated snow will be herded toward the empty lot. Commissioner Samuels asked if there would be any benches available for seating in the building. Mr. Kahn stated there would be some limited seating. Commissioner Samuels asked if it would be possible to have a brick paved walkway leading up to the station. Mr. Szymborski stated this is part of the Village's intention. Mr. Kahn suggested it may be possible to use a textured or patterned concrete for the walkway. Commissioner Samuels asked that future commercial endeavors at the station not be ignored. Mr. Kahn stated that past experience at other stations such as Westmont have proven such spaces to be difficult to lease and additionally, the Village survey does not seem to support any such needs. Commissioner Berman asked that consideration be given to a path for a coffee vendor to park at. Mr. Szymborski stated they are not cutting out any retail project for good. Commissioner Berman asked if the proposed building would be easily expandable as the demand grows. Mr. Kahn stated the square footage had been decided by a committee and 1100 square feet was thought to be sufficient for commuter travel. Mr. Szymborski stated the size of the building is really a site constraint issue. Commissioner Berman asked if Commonwealth Edison would be able to come in at any given time and tear up part of the parking lot for an extended period of time. Mr. Szymborski stated that issue would need to be included in the lease agreement. He further noted this is something that will be negotiated after all the committee reviews are concluded. Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-October 5, 1994-Page 7 Mr. Hamilton stated all leases with Commonwealth Edison at other locations have been trouble free. Commissioner Krug noted the need for taxi stands as well as several phone booths. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked if the Wisconsin Central Railroad is still considering double tracking. Mr. Hamilton stated the railroad is planning on double tracking, but it will be up to Buffalo Grove. Vice Chairman Goldspiel asked if the large drainage ditch astride the platform is taken care of. Mr. Hamilton stated it will be taken care of by Metra. Initial plans are to fill a portion of the ditch right at the platform and then to carry the ditch out to discharge into the proposed detention basin. Vice Chairman Goldspiel noted concern with the ditch and asked that it be given careful consideration. Vice Chairman Goldspiel stated it seemed to be a detriment to have the station so far from the bus depot. He further noted the station should have more visibility and identification since it has been so long awaited. Vice Chairman Goldspiel noted the need for a separation of the bikepath from the parking lot with some kind of curb. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - None FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE Mr. Pfeil stated a meeting was scheduled for October 19, 1994. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS - None STAFF REPORT - None NEW BUSINESS - None ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Rosenston, seconded by Commissioner Berman and carried unanimously to adjourn. Vice Chairman Silbernik adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-October 5, 1994-Page 8 Respe lly sub fitted, Fay R bin, R_cording Secretary AP ROVED BY: f ST PH N GOLDSPIEL, ice Chairman 1 I Buffalo Grove Plan Comm-Regular Meeting-October 5, 1994-Page 9