1989-06-07 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Peter David Property
Santucci Property
Buffalo Grove Town Center
Weiland Road
June 7, 1989
Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 8:22 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Rhodes
Ms. Howard
Mr. Braiman
Mr. Rubin
Mr. Rosenston
Mr. Charlette
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Krug
Also Present: Mr. P. David, Developer, Peter David Property
Mr. Mr. Schwartz, Town Center Attorney
Mr. Naefach, Hotel Developer, Santucci Property
Mr. Garfield, Attorney, Santucci
Mr. Rosensweig, Architect, Santucci Property
Mr. W. Grieve, Traffic Consulant, Santucci Property
Mr. S. Leimer, Engineer, Santucci Property
Ms. T. Finley, Landscaper, Santucci Property
Mr. R. Campbell, Multi-Family Developer, Santucci
Mr. L. Peterman, Engineer, Santucci Property
Mr. P. Williams, Resident
Mr. R. Share, Resident
Mr. G. Glover, Village Trustee
Mr. K. Carmignani, Village Traffic Consultant
Mr. E. Sabes, Chairman Transportation Commission
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Goldspiel attended the Village Transportation Commission meeting
June 6th where the problem of the bus turning from Busch Parkway onto
Milwaukee Avenue was discussed.
Commissioner Rhodes attended the June 5, 1989 Village Board meeting where the
Knoff Subdivision of single family homes was referred to the Plan Commission
and an addition to the Emmerich Park building was discussed and approved.
This addition would put a second floor on the building and make the height
22' .
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rubin and
unanimously carried that the Commission hear Agenda Items C & D before Items
A and B.
BUFFALO GROVE TOWN CENTER
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel seconded by Commissioner Rosenston that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Final Plat of
the Buffalo Grove Town Center Unit 2, Surveyor's date September 17, 1989
consisting of 2 sheets.
Discussion:
Messrs Kuenkler and Pfeil testified that the plat conforms to the preliminary
plan, it closes and complies with the Village Ordinances.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston and Charlette
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug
The motion passed 7 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel seconded by Commissioner Rosenston that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Final Plat of
the Buffalo Grove Town Center Unit 3, Surveyor's date May, 1989 consisting of
1 sheet.
Discussion:
Messrs Kuenkler and Pfeil testified that the plat conforms to the preliminary
plan, it closes and complies with the Village Ordinances.
Mr. Kuenkler further stated in response to a question from Commissioner
Braiman, that it was his impression that the Commission had concurred that
plats had to be signed by the surveyor before being submitted to the
Commissioner for approval and that was the only required signature.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston and Charlotte
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug
The motion passed 7 - 0.
WEILAND ROAD
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Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Dedication of the proposed streets for Weiland Road in accordance with the
drawing dated March 22, 1989, Page 2, consisting of 2 sheets.
Discussion:
Messrs Kuenkler and Pfeil testified that the plat conforms to the preliminary
plan, it closes and complies with the Village Ordinances.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston and Charlotte
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug
PETER DAVID PROPERTY
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Braiman that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board annexation and zoning in the
B-5 District for the Peter David Property in accordance with Exhibit 1 at the
Public Hearing and further recommends approval of a special use to allow an
office use in the Commercial/Recreational Sub-District with the following
variations:
1. To allow a sub-district area of .31 acres instead of minimum 10
acres area required in the Commercial/Recreational Sub-District.
2. To allow setbacks of less than 25 feet adjacent to a residential
boundary line.
3. Including waiver of requirement of a provision for a handicap ramp.
Subject to:
1. That the annexation agreement require a connection to the sanitary
sewer when it becomes contiguous to the property.
2. Provision in the annexation agreement that the use and appearance
of the structure not be altered.
3. Correction of the building code items shown in Messrs. Saviano's
memo of February 21, 1989 and Hruby's memo of April 6, 1989.
4. There not be exterior structural changes and that any changes in
the appearance of the structure would be subject to the review of
the Appearance Commission so that the use would not be changed and
the appearance have to go to the Appearance Commission.
5. That the restriction on the use and appearance apply to the property
and that the variations apply to the property not be personal to
the petitioner.
Discussion:
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Messrs Kuenkler and Pfeil testified that the plat conforms to the preliminary
plan, it closes and complies with the Village Ordinances.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston and Charlotte
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug
The motion passed 7 - 0.
SANTUCCI PROPERTY
Mr. Garfield stated that they have to reconfigure their compensatory storage.
They did not know if this is the final plan and until they have their
compensatory storage figures, would not be sure. They could be 7 acres short
of compensatory storage and if that is the case they could not build. They
are appearing this evening to see if the Commission agrees with the concept
and to answer questions. If they have to increase the right-of-way on
Milwaukee Avenue it would force them to shift their entire site. They would
be willing to give up some land and Riverwoods should give up some land.
They met with the Pekara Subdivision residents who were concerned with an
emergency access.
Mr. Rosenzweig stated they have:
1. Added a 5' sidewalk on all of the property and provided streets.
2. Extended the 8' bike path to Milwaukee Avenue.
3. The walk on Milwaukee will be 8' .
4. The 25' setback is along the flood way.
5. The right-of-way at Milwaukee Avenue is 100' .
6. The eastern most curb cut has been eliminated.
7. The office and research zoning is now B-3.
8. The size of the retail site has not changed from 14. 1 to 13. 1, they
have just changed the way they document it. They have platted it
out. All 4 outlots are figured out of the 13.3 size.
9. They feel that the Corps of Engineers will view the wetland as
insignificant.
Mr. Bill Grieve stated:
1. The alignment of Deerfield Road extended the roadway and has been
designed to meet or exceed all types of road standards. They do
not feel the curve of Deerfield Road would be a new experience for
the drivers who use it.
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2. Regarding the right-of-way along Milwaukee Avenue, they feel the
type of improvement along Milwaukee Avenue would be accomplished in
a 120' right-of-way. They would be willing to give a 10'
right-of-way.
3. The service drive is shown as wrapping around the shopping center
and comes out, which improves this area.
4. Across Deerfield Road entrance at the east most drive has been
relocated to the west. The internal drives are too close together
for normal design standards along Deerfield Road.
5. When Deerfield Parkway is completed it will help alleviate the
problems of traffic at Busch Parkway and Milwaukee Avenue and
Deerfield and Milwaukee.
6. That the 120' right-of-way on Deerfield Road extended to the west
at Milwaukee Avenue is needed. If you move the park from that area
the proposed 105' right-of-way would be adequate. They would like
to taper back about 350' .
Mr. Steve Leimer stated:
1. They are installing a dam in the stream and a pond behind it
which will allow them to have a level pool behind the dam and give
them extra storage. The dam would act as a control structure.
The release rate of the water from their system will be the same as
it is now.
2. They would like to figure their compensatory storage with the use of
a computer model. They will not calculate compensatory storage as
the ordinance requires. They would calculate using the computer
model.
3. They propose that the flood levels would not be increased in the
property lines. They would prove this with the computer model.
They would need a permit from IDOT and have FEMA review it. It
could take a couple of months to complete.
Mr. Garfield stated using their computer plan, they would be maintaining the
same release rate of water but in a different way.
Ms. Finley briefly reviewed the landscape plan. They would like to use an
alternate material for the perimeter of the ponds as stone, which is required
by ordinance, is very costly and they have many ponds to landscape.
Commissioner Goldspiel pointed out that the natural Prairie grasses were
problems near residential areas.
Mr. Campbell reviewed the residential site plan of 300 units. The main
access is on Barclay Boulevard and not off of Deerfield Parkway. They have
enlarged the clubhouse and it is about 3,500 square feet. They have enlarged
the pool and put it closer to the northern end of the site. They have 12
buildings instead of 11.
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11. They do not have a jogging path on the plan yet, they will be talking to
the Park District about it.
He reviewed the elevations of the brick veneer and sided buildings. They
will have 3 building types each building will have only one type of unit in
it. The buildings will consist of either a 1 bedroom unit of 600 square
feet, 1 bedroom unit of 750 square feet or 2 bedroom unit of 1,000 square
feet. The rents will range from $635 to $1,050 per month. This does not
include utilities. They have 150 garage spaces. They have 525 parking
spaces. Every unit will have washer/dryer connection. Every unit has
storage area on its deck. The leases would be 6 months in special cases and
12 months otherwise.
Commissioner Goldspiel was concerned with the traffic pattern within the
development. Many units will have to travel a long way through parking lots to
get to a street. Lack of recreational features and views from units,
buildings sited with sensitivity were some of his other concerns.
Commissioner Rosenston is not in favor of residential units in an industrial
environment.
Commissioner Braiman would like to see Deerfield Road flipped to the other
side of the plan so that the multi-family can be near the single family.
Mr. Peterman noted the closest point to the flood way is 30' from a building.
Mr. Carmignani stated that 100' right-of-way is not enough on Milwaukee
Avenue. He suggested 150' of right-of-way. He feels the extra right-of-way
should be obtained now and not wait to condemn the property after it is built.
Deerfield Parkway west of Milwaukee Avenue improvements does not alter
conclusions for the west side.
Right-of-way on Deerfield should be obtained now.
He would like to see the access point on the east side of Milwaukee in that
area.
The entrance on Milwaukee Avenue for the Colonial Shopping Center does not
line up with the development.
He has a problem with the right-in/right-out on Milwaukee Avenue.
Mr. Sabes suggested bus shelters for AM and PM pick up.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Sheldon suggested that the prairie at Checker and Arlington Heights
Roads should have a sign installed letting the residents know what this area
is.
She felt that if the RV issue was restudied, the Plan Commission should be
consulted for input.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the
meeting at 11:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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Chairman
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PUBLIC HEARING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Peter David Property
June 7, 1989
Chairman Sheldon called the public hearing to order at 7:35 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Rhodes
Ms. Howard
Mr. Braiman
Mr. Rubin
Mr. Rosenston
Mr. Charlette
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Krug
Also Present: Mr. P. David, Developer
Mr. Mr. Schwartz, Town Center Attorney
Mr. P. Williams, Resident
Mr. R. Share, Resident
Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney
Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
Chairman Sheldon read the notice of the public hearing as published in the
Buffalo Grove Herald and informed the audience of the format the meeting
would take. She then swore in Mr. David.
The exhibits were those contained in Mr. Pfeil's June 2, 1989 memo to the
Plan Commission titled Peter David Property and Exhibit 1.
Mr. David stated they want to continue the office use as it exists today.
They do not plan on an expansion. Mr. David was not totally aware of the
cost to hook up to the Village water and sewer system but did understand that
it could be costly. He is willing to make all the changes outlined in the
Village correspondence. He noted that his building was the second oldest in
the Village and it was built in the middle 1850's. It has been residential
use since that time. He wishes to maintain the residential character and has
no plans to change the outside of the structure. He is willing to have a
clause in the annexation agreement restricting the appearance of the outside
of the building. He will install a handicap space.
Mr. Pfeil stated the Village Health Officer has informed him the septic
system is functioning properly. When the property adjacent to the Village,
between the Village and Mr. David's property, is annexed, Mr. David's site
will be required to connect to Village sewer. He further stated that the
setback variation is because this site is within the Town Center District.
Mr. Schwartz stated that the ordinance provides for an architectural
consultant in this district if changes are to be made to the exterior of the
site. However, in the case of the Town Center, since there was no Village
Architectural Consultant, an agreement was reached with the Village.
Mr. Williams was concerned with the look of the site after this process is
completed.
Mr. Share asked if there were any plans by the Village to annex the property
near this site that is not already in the Village.
Chairman Sheldon stated that not unless the owners of these properties
approach the Village.
Chairman Sheldon closed the public hearing at 8:21 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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Barbara Sheldon
Chairman
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