1989-04-12 - Plan Commission - Minutes SPECIAL MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Santucci Property
The Crossings Center
April 12, 1989
Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting 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. J. Finkle, Architect, Santucci
Mr. 0. Naefach, Commercial Realtor, Santucci
Mr. A. Garfield, Attorney, Santucci
Mr. A. Rosenzweig, Planner, Santucci
Mr. G. Schwab, Developer, Santucci
Ms. K. Larsen, Park District Commissioner, B. G.
Mr. E. Sabes, Chairman Transportation Comm. B.G.
Mr. K. Carmignani, Traffic Analyst, Buffalo Grove
Mr. M. Andrea, Pekara Homeowners Association
Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
Chairman Sheldon noted that the newly elected, and re-elected Trustees would
be sworn in at the Monday, April 17, 1989 Village Board meeting and
encouraged all Plan Commissioners to attend.
Commissioner Goldspiel reported that the Transportation Commission held a
meeting on April 11, 1989 and discussed transportation planning for Lake-Cook
Road.
Chairman Sheldon further reported that the Park District and the Plan
Commission have mutually agreed to work together on planning for the Village.
The Commission concurred that the agenda order would be changed to discuss
the Crossings plat before the workshop for the Santucci Property.
THE CROSSINGS CENTER
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Plan
Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Final Plat of
Subdivision of the Crossings Center in accordance with undated Plat with
Surveyor's date of March 17, 1989.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated that this plan complies with the ordinance, conforms to the
Preliminary Plan and closes concerning bearings and angles. He was not sure
of the necessity of having all of the Village officials signatures on the
plat prior to approval.
Commissioner Goldspiel amended his motion with Commissioner Rubin concurring
to read "Subject to signature of all the document areas by all of the
necessary Village officials."
AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Braiman, Rubin, Howard and Rosenston
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Rubin
ABSENT: None
The motion passed 6 - 0 - 1
SANTUCCI PROPERTY, ANNEXATION, ZONING & PRELIMINARY PLAN
Mr. Rosenzweig reviewed the location of the site, the surrounding
developments and stated the Buffalo Grove Master Plan calls for the types
of uses they are proposing. All of the property is under one ownership.
Forty acres will be open space. They have some natural floodway conditions
through the property. They have created large lakes for the compensatory
storage. Deerfield Parkway will be a 5 lane street. He reviewed renderings
of what the site will look like from the air, the types of buildings they
wish to construct and the concept plan. The density, according to the
developer taking into account the entire 28 acres for the multi-family, is
8.3 units per acre. The Village reviewed the density excluding the floodway
and it is 11.65 units per acre.By the next workshop, Trammell Crow should
have a presentation on the 28 acre multi-family site.
Mr. Finkle reviewed the hotel site with the aid of renderings. This parcel
is approximately 290,000 square feet. There is a right turn in/right turn
out on Milwaukee AVenue to service this site.
Mr. Rosenzweig stated the commercial property is 156,000 square feet with a
grocery anchor and soft good-speciality type uses. There are no
specifications for the outlots yet. There will be 4 outlot buildings. That
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might not be the final exact count. The outlot on the corner would have
access from Milwaukee Avenue, the other outlots would have access from the
shopping center.
They will be asking for a variation on the slope of the retention areas from
the required 6:1 to a 4:1 slope. The only ponds that would be interconnected
are the two that the bridge goes over. The Village would have no maintenance
responsibility for the ponds. They will arrange for an association to take
care of them.
Ms. Larsen stated the Park District would be interested in talking to the
developer regarding the open space that will be available for recreation.
Mr. Pfeil stated that the requirements for the site in terms of open space
have not been calculated yet.
In response to Commissioner Rosenston, Mr. Rosenzweig stated that the road
leading into the residential would be private.
Mr. Sabes would like to see a sidewalk along the bus lane on one side of the
street. He suggested the developer consider a bus shelter pad near the
apartments, and bus pads in the industrial area. Petitioner responded that
there would be sidewalks on both sides of the street.
Mr. Naefach stated they are proposing a limited service hotel, a Comfort Inn.
They cater to the business traveler but would be installing an enclosed
swimming pool for their weekend guests. They will also have a fitness room,
Fax machine, sauna and whirlpool on site.
Commissioner Rubin would like to see an area in the Village for large
meetings or seminars. There is no hotel at the present time that offers this
service. He feels a need is there and this site could fulfill that need.
Mr. Naefach pointed out that they do not have the parking available to service
a room of this nature.
Commissioner Rhodes feels the project has possibilities but did not like the
outlots in the commercial center.
Commissioner Braiman would like to see the multi-family moved closer to the
single family abutting the property. He feels the multi-family is isolated in
its present location.
Commissioner Howard likes the concept of the layout for the multi-family.
She is concerned with the berming between the Santucci site and the
unincorporated residential area on the south. She felt the outlots for the
commercial area were excessive.
Commissioner Goldspiel would like to see the residential made to feel it is
part of the Village. He also feels it is isolated. He is concerned with the
out buildings, parking for the supermarket and setback of the hotel near the
residential. He suggested access to the unincorporated area as that site only
has one access and that is onto Milwaukee Avenue.
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It was suggested by Chairman Sheldon that construction linking the bike path
to the north with the rest of the Village will provide that connection.
Ms. Andrea stated her homeowners association would like to meet with the
developer to discuss this plan.
Commissioner Krug was concerned with the commercial outlots, would like to
see the bike path joined with the one on Milwaukee Avenue and sidewalks on
both sides of the streets. He did not feel the residential belonged in its
location on the plan.
In response to Commissioner Krug, Mr. Rosenzweig stated there is one small
area that is considered wetland on the plan. The Corp of Engineers did
notfeel it was significant.
Commissioner Rosenston felt there are too many curb cuts on Milwaukee Avenue.
The first curb cut on Milwaukee Avenue is too near the intersection. He did
not feel the apartments belonged on this plan and feels the hotel/motel site
is too small for a large banquet type operation.
Mr. Carmignani gave an overview of the traffic for the site reviewing a
study he had done for the Corporate Center in June, 1987 which included this
site. He stated that what the developer proposes is not inconsistent with
the June, 1987 study.
He felt:
1. Milwaukee Avenue will have 2 sets of three lanes of traffic in each
direction, with dual left turn lanes at the intersection. This
developer should supply a 75' right-of-way from centerline for
that.
2. Deerfield Road should be 40 to 45 miles per hour, and designed
with that in mind. The posted speed limit may not be that high.
3. Milwaukee Avenue and Deerfield Parkway will need sufficient
right-of-way after intersection improvements.
4. Access for the commercial outlots can be from an internal driveway.
Both of first two driveways in that area could be eliminated.
5. He recommends against the right-in/right-out on Milwaukee Avenue
6. He suggested dual left turn lanes on Milwaukee onto Deerfield
Parkway.
7. There should be a stop sign at Barclay for traffic turning onto
Deerfield Parkway in order to discourage cut through traffic using
Barclay as an alternate southbound route.
Commissioner Krug suggested the developer be responsible for the cost of the
entire improvement of Deerfield Parkway on his site.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Krug, seconded by Commissioner Braiman, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the meeting at
10:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
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Chairman
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REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Riverwalk, North Phase
Bentley Place
Seigel's Resubdivision
April 5, 1989
Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 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
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Krug
Mr. Rosenston
Also Present: Mr. T. Beechick, Developer Riverwalk
Mr. D. Olsen, Planner, Riverwalk
Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, to approve
the Public Hearing minutes of March 15, 1988. Approval was unanimous in
favor and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, to approve
the Regular Meeting minutes of March 15, 1988 as amended. Approval was
unanimous in favor and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, to approve
the Public Hearing minutes of March 22, 1988 as amended. Approval was
unanimous in favor and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, to approve
the Special Meeting minutes of March 22, 1988 as amended. Approval was
unanimous in favor and the motion passed.
COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Goldspiel noted that there will be a meeting of the Wisconsin
Central Task Force on April 13, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. at the Prospect Heights
Village Hall and among the topics to be discussed are rail parking along the
Commonwealth Edison right-of-way and funding subject parking.
Commissioner Howard attended the April 3, 1989 Village Board Meeting and
reported:
1. There was a pre-application conference for the Weiland Greenhouse
but it was not referred to the Plan Commission at this time.
2. The Cherbourg Townhomes PUD to allow extended decks was approved.
3. Plastic bags versus paper bags was discussed and the Trustees
agreed that they would delay a motion to ban plastic bags from the
Village until retailers in Buffalo Grove are contacted regarding
this issue.
RIVERWALK, NORTH PHASE
Mr. Beechick reviewed the location of the site. The originally approved plan
from two years prior did not include the parking they are placing on this
site for the approved plan. The approved project has shifted slightly to the
north to make room for a right-of-way on Milwaukee Avenue. This has
infringed on property that is not currently in the Village.
They will have 157,000 square feet of space in three building. There will be
1 four story office building and 2 single story buildings. Buildings D and F
will be office buildings and Building E will be a service center. Access to
the buildings will be through Riverwalk Drive. If this plan is approved,
they will have 36 acres in total for all of their 5 buildings - two that are
already approved and the three new buildings. Their overall floor area ratio
is .19 for the current plan and .415 for the entire Riverwalk development.
The current right-of-way in Lake County is pushing north of Riverwalk Drive
and will have to be vacated. They would establish a new road network to
service this site and Phase I. They have not worked out their engineering
yet. They desire to work out continuity of this plan with the approved plan.
They would like to carry the variations from Phase I through to this site.
The present site has Forest Preserve between the site and the river.
Fronting the site on Milwaukee Avenue are 2 restaurants to the north, an
office building and gas station and a restaurant and animal hospital next.
There are no wetlands on the site. They are trying to gain access to the
Forest Preserve to obtain recreation amenities for this site. The smallest
type of user for the service center would occupy 4000 square feet. They are
hoping for a restaurant in one of the office buildings.
Mr. Olsen passed out a list of variations and reviewed them.
Commissioner Goldspiel did not feel the Riverwalk concept established in
Phase I is being carried through to this site, with the exception of the
variations. He was concerned with reducing setbacks, reducing right-of-way
and opposed to cutting back parking stall spaces outside the garage. Mr.
Beechick said the stall variations were for the garage only.
Commissioner Braiman was concerned with loading docks facing Milwaukee
Avenue. There is not much green space on the plan.
Commissioner Howard was concerned with the loading docks. She requested
that reasons be given at the next workshop for the approved variations on
Phase I as she was not on the Commission when it was approved.
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Commissioner Rhodes agreed with what had been said by the Commission and
doesn't like the service center building.
Commissioner Rubin concurred with the comments made by the Commission.
Chairman Sheldon called a recess at 9:09 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at
9: 18 P.M.
SEIGLE'S RESUBDIVISION - FINAL PLAT
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Final Plat for
Seigle's Resubdivision dated and revised March 29, 1989 consisting of 2
sheets.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
BENTLEY PLACE - PLATS OF RESUBDIVISION, NO. 'S 1 THROUGH 11
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 1 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 2 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
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Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 3 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 4 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 5 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
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Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 6 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 7 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 8 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
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AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 9 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 10 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
Mr. Pfeil stated this complies with the Preliminary Plan, closes concerning
angles and bearings and is recommended for approval by the staff.
AYES: Goldspiel, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin and Braiman
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Krug and Rosenston
The motion passed 5 - 0.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the
Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of
Resubdivision of Lot 11 in Bentley Place in accordance with the surveyor's
date of March 15, 1989.
Discussion:
Commissioner Goldspiel pointed out that it appears that one of the bearings
is inconsistent.
It was moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Braiman and
unanimously carried to table Lot #11 Plat until further information is
received from staff.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Rubin, seconded by Commissioner Braiman, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the
meeting at 9:33 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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Chairman
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