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1989-04-26 - Plan Commission - Minutes PUBLIC HEARING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION The Dillon Inn April 26, 1989 Chairman Sheldon called the public hearing to order at 7:30 P.M. in the �•/ Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Krug Mr. Rhodes Ms. Howard Mr. Braiman Mr. Rubin Mr. Rosenston Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Mr. R. Asher, Developer, Corporate Grove Mr. S. Sheil, Developer, Dillon Inn Mr. R. Santelman, Architect, Dillon Inn Mr. G. Dose, Attorney, Dillon Inn Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee 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 Messrs. Sheil, Santelman and Dose. The exhibits were those contained Mr. Pfeil's April 20, 1989 memo to the Plan Commission titled Dillon Inn The Corporate Grove and Petitioner's Exhibits 1 through 5. Mr. Dose stated they are requesting rezoning to the B-3 District and preliminary plan approval and final approval of a plat of resubdivision. He stated the area of the site is 7.47 acres. The occupancy rate is 65% to 70% on weekends and 10% during the week for the rest of their hotels. When the hotel is full they will have 9 or 10 employees. They are not asking for any �•/ variations and are in compliance with the ordinances. Mr. Sheil noted that Dillon Inns corporation was formed in 1981. They have two Dillon Inns in the Chicagoland area and have received approval to build one in Schaumburg. All of their units are corporately owned. They have their own reservation system and are affiliated with all airline reservation systems. He reviewed the final plat of resubdivision. They agree to widening of the emergency access. Parcel #1 will be given access to the drive. Mr. Santelman stated this is his fifth Dillon Inn project. They have just redesigned their product. With the use of Exhibit 1 he stated the location of the project which is on the corner of Busch Parkway and Milwaukee Avenue on the southwest corner. The frontage on Milwaukee Avenue is 279' and the depth is 675' to the south and 575' to the north. Access is from Busch Parkway with parking to the rear of the building as well as near the front entry way and side. There is no access from Milwaukee Avenue but they will provide an emergency access there. There is a drop off area at the main entry serving two wings. The main wing is 4 stories high and the other wing is 3 stories. The buildings cover 100% of the site and have a .378 floor area ratio. They will put in several mature trees, ornamentals and hedges. With the aid of Exhibit 2 he stated there will be 5 handicap parking spaces adjacent to the main building. They meet all of the setbacks. With the aid of Exhibit 3 he reviewed the floor plan. Each floor (with the exception of the first that has offices and meetings rooms) has 40 rooms. He passed out a picture of the outside of their product. With the aid of Exhibit 4 he reviewed the building materials. He noted this is a fire proof constructed building. Commissioner Rubin was disappointed in the type of hotel and was looking for a Hamilton Partners type of unit in this location. There are no amenities in their building. He would like to see a unit that would be able to cater to large meetings. Commissioner Rhodes agreed with Commissioner Rubin's comment about the meeting rooms. He suggested that two meeting rooms be partitioned so that they could be opened up into one room. Commissioner Howard agreed there are no amenities for this site, felt that a woman traveler would not stay in their facility because there is not a restaurant or room service. Commissioner Braiman concurred with the Commission's comments made and was concerned about the rezoning. Mr. Asher stated he would have to meet with his group and see if they wanted to put in the sidewalk on Milwaukee Avenue. He did not feel it was necessary or safe for pedestrians to be walking along that area. He noted the demand in their business park is very high for this type of facility. Commissioner Goldspiel pointed out that the plat of resubdivision was not given to the Commission in their packet and was not on the agenda. He felt the building exterior was an improvement. He did not think the pool location was a good one. Mr. Raysa explained that the petitioner requested that the plat of resubdivision be brought up at the meeting because they are under a deadline with their contract. Staff explained to the petitioner this was not the usual format but as along as he met the engineering requirements staff would not stop the developer. li Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Public Hearing - April 26, 1989 - Page 2 Commissioner Krug felt the sidewalk on Milwaukee Avenue was mandatory both in terms of access to the shopping center adjacent to the site and the corporate traveler would be looking for a place to walk to. He felt there was no need for a larger meeting room which would encourage outside people and increase the parking requirements. Commissioner Rosenston agreed with the mandatory nature of the sidewalks on Milwaukee Avenue and would like to see an argument to support the rezoning. Mr. Sheil stated that there is a demand for their hotel at this location. Mr. Pfeil stated that it would be a very positive fiscal impact to the Village if the site was rezoned to allow a hotel and restaurant. Chairman Sheldon closed the public hearing at 8:38 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Comer Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: Barbara Sheldon Chairman Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Public Hearing - April 26, 1989 - Page 3 SPECIAL MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION The Dillon Inn Peter David Property Bentley Place Riverwalk, Unit 1 April 26, 1989 Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 8L39 P.M. in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Krug Mr. Rhodes Ms. Howard Mr. Braiman Mr. Rubin Mr. Rosenston Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Mr. R. Asher, Developer, Corporate Grove Mr. S. Sheil, Developer, Dillon Inn Mr. R. Santelman, Architect, Dillon Inn Mr. G. Dose, Attorney, Dillon Inn Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston, to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of April 5, 1989 as amended. Approval was unanimous in favor with Commissioners Krug and Rosenston abstaining and the motion passed. Moved by Commissioner Rosenston, seconded by Commissioner Rubin, to approve the Special Meeting minutes of April 12, 1988 as amended. Approval was unanimous in favor and the motion passed. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS Commissioner Goldspiel attended a meeting with the Wisconsin Central Group where Commonwealth Edison did not show up. The audience was assured that when the time to work out the details comes they would be present. Commissioner Rubin attended the April 24, 1989 Village Board meeting at which the following items were discussed: 1. Zoning variations to allow 3 car driveways limited to 3 car garages. 2. Town Center request for a change for the office building which was passed 3-2. 3. Chili's was reviewed but not approved. 4. Village Board approved the Bike Path Maintenance Responsibility agreement with the Park District He also requested that Mr. Raysa make available the article on abstentions to the Commission. Chairman Sheldon stated there were 14 residents in the talent bank that were interviewed for openings on the Plan Commission and ZoningBoard of Appeals PP on April 25, 1989. Appointments will be announced at the Village Board meeting on May 1, 1989. THE DILLON INN - REZONING TO B-3 & PRELIMINARY PLAN Commissioner Goldspiel stated that the plat of resubdivision should be provided for the next meeting. That would give time to give it a proper review. The Commissioner concurred. Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston, that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of rezoning from the I (Industrial) District to the B-3 (Planned Business Center) District for Parcel 1 and approval of the Preliminary Plan in the B-3 District in Parcel 2 as directed in Petitioner's Exhibits 1 through 5 dated April 26, 1989 subject to: 1. Increase of the with the emergency access road from 8' to 12' . 2. Provision of an 8' sidewalk on Milwaukee Avenue for Parcels 1 and 2. 3. Depiction of an access easement from Parcel 1 to the driveway to Parcel 2. Discussion: Mr. Pfeil suggested the possibility of connecting the hotel and the Santucci property with a sidewalk easement on the final plat. Mr. Asher stated they would be very much opposed to this easement and pointed out this could cause a traffic cut through from Busch Parkway through the site. The motion was amended with Commissioners Goldspiel and Rosenston concurring to read: 4. That the possible pool site is not approved as a pool at this time but is to be part of the green space and brought back to the Plan Commission if developed. Mr. Raysa stated no uses are approved for Lot 1 and it would have to come back to the Commission for review. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Special Meeting - April 26, 1989 - Page 2 Commissioner Rhodes has trouble with the plan and would like to see it come back with the restaurant as one planning unit. Commissioner Rubin feels this is the proper site for a hotel. AYES: Krug, Rubin and Rosenston NAYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard and Braiman ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion failed 4 - 3. The Commissioner concurred that Items C and D would be heard before Item B. RIVERWALK, UNIT I Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of of the Plat of Vacation of Columbia Gardens Unit 1/Riverwalk Unit 1 Discussion: Mr. Raysa stated the north part of Marquette Avenue is being vacated. Not all of Marquette Avenue is being vacated. Mr. Kuenkler stated the plat is in order. Some discussion took place regarding plats having the proper signatures on them before Commissioner review. AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin, Rosenston and Braiman NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion passed 7 - 0. Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of of the Final Plat of Riverwoods Unit 1 as shown on the drawing of 2 sheets dated April 20, 1989. Discussion: Mr. Kuenkler stated the plat had been reviewed and is in compliance with Village Ordinances. Mr. Raysa stated it does not conform with the preliminary plan. Mr. Pfeil stated there is a 5 story parking structure that has a 25' setback from Riverwalk Drive. The Commission approved a 4 PP story structure. The 5 story structure removes some of the surface parking. The Village Board reviewed the 5 story garage as a minor change. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Special Meeting ng - April 26, 1989 - Page 3 Some discussion took place on the term minor change in reference to plans. Chairman Sheldon stated it appears the plan may have changes that are not minor. It was agreed that communication from the Village Board back to the Commission would be a good idea when matters as this occur. Mr. Pfeil stated this is basically the same plan. Most of the changes are not major changes. The design of the Lake-Cook Road overpass has created some of the site plan changes. �•/ Commissioner Goldspiel withdrew his motion. Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of of the Final Plat of Riverwoods Unit 1 as shown on the drawing of 2 sheets dated April 20, 1989. AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin, and Rosenston NAYES: Braiman ABSTAIN: Goldspiel ABSENT: None The motion passed 5 - 1 - 1. BENTLEY PLACE - LOT 11 Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Howard that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of Plat of Resubdivision of Bentley Place Lot 11 dated April 6, 1989. Discussion: Mr. Kuenkler stated the bearings on this plat have been corrected. AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin, Rosenston and Braiman NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion passed 7 - 0. PETER DAVID PROPERTY Mr. Pfeil stated that although some minor code and safety items need to be done they are manageable. Mr. David feels he could do them. The area is rather small and might not lend itself to historical preservation but Mr. Pfeil will look into this for the public hearing. He could not identify any problems with the use. He did have to ask Lake County Health Department if the septic is up to code. One more property to the north would have to annexed in order to establish contiguity with the Town Center sanitary sewer The handicap ramp could be waived in this type of circumstance if the Building and Zoning Department would allow the waiver. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Special Meeting - April 26, 1989 - Page 4 — - Mr. Davis is working to bring the site up to code and it should not be a problem. Staff was requested they give the Commission information on what was needed to bring the site up to code. Moved by Commissioner Braiman, seconded by Commissioner Howard and unanimously carried that the plan to go a Public Hearing. STAFF REPORT On May 3 there will be a public hearing on Town Center and some plats. The Lincoln Station requested that they be removed from that agenda. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Rubin, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the meeting at 10:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Comer Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: Ito(/09-• 4/494----" Barbara Sheldon Chairman Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Special Meeting - April 26, 1989 - Page 5