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1989-02-22 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Lincoln Station Apartments Development Ordinance Amendments Windsor Ridge Unit 1 & 2 Woodstone Townhomes Resubdivision No's 10, 13 & 14 February 22, 1989 Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 7:33 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. Rosenston Commissioners Absent: Mr. Rubin Also Present: Mr. J. Guest, Architect, Lincoln Station Mr. G. Kachadurian, Developer, Lincoln Station Mr. E. Hamning, Developer, Lincoln Station Mr. L. Freedman, Attorney, Lincoln Station Mr. R. Adams, Engineer, Lincoln Station Ms. L. Tycher, Landscaper, Lincoln Station Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of February 1, 1989. Approval was unanimous in favor and the motion passed. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS Commissioner Rhodes attended the February 21, 1989 Village Board Meeting at which the changes on the Seigle Home Center for an enclosed seasonal display area were approved. Referred to the Plan Commission was the Vernon Township Office Annexation. There was a pre-application conference for the Santucci property. Trustee Reid reminded the Commission about the upcoming recognition party and encouraged all to attend and reply as soon as possible. LINCOLN STATION APARTMENTS Mr. Freedman stated they propose to develop the site with an upgraded product from the Lincoln Club in the Village. This site is directly across from Windbrooke Apartments. Mr. Kachadurian stated that they have oriented all of the units toward the interior of the site. Mr. Guest pointed out the site is on the west side of the railroad tracks on Busch Parkway. The railroad track is 1' above the site and will be bermed. The buildings would be approximately 30' to 32' in height. It will be compatible with the at Windbrooke building height. The existing multi-family development to the west. They are working on a tree survey at this time. The entry to the development is offset 210' from the drive across the street. They prefer the proposed location of the entrance because it provides stacking space for the right-in entrance and keeps the development more private. The buildings are on the west side of the drive and the railroad tracks are on the right side of the main drive. They have parking for 346 cars or 1.8 cars per unit, which exceeds both their and the Village's standards. There are 64 enclosed garages through out the project that will rent for $65.00 per month. The units will have 1 and 2 bedrooms. The two bedroom units will be from 1,088 to 1,100 square feet. The largest unit will rent for $1,000.00. Washers and dryers come with all units. They plan on leases from 7 to 12 months or longer. The average age of their tenants is 29 years. They do not have a corporate leasing program. There are 3 buildings that face the tracks. These units have 1 bedroom on the railroad side of the building and the rest of the unit is on the courtyard side away from the tracks. The other units have their end walls along the railroad tracks. There are 2 large courtyards. The largest yard has the management facility and the pool. The smaller courtyard has landscaped gardens. There is a thick tree line on the west side of the site adjoining Windbrooke; these trees will be preserved wherever possible. The detention is at the back of the site. The bike path would come onto the site, loop and go back out again. Washers and dryers come with all units. Ms. Tycher stated they do not want to put the bike path under the existing tree line along the west lot line. They will meet or exceed the spacing of the trees called for. There will be picnic benches and tables in the smaller court. There will be a fountain feature at the end of the entrance drive. There are collector walks going from the pool and parking, accessing the garden area and the buildings. Mr. Adams noted the sewer and water service is already available to the site through Corporate Grove. Water mains could also be extended from the Windbrooke development. The site slopes from south to north. They will construct the detention in the same fashion as the Corporate Grove and it will empty into Aptakisic Creek. The detention will be dry. Paving will be in accordance with the Village standards. In response to Chairman Sheldon's query, Mr. Pfeil noted the number of units in this site is unfavorable to the 60/40 ratio of single family to multi-family units expressed as a goal in the Village's Comprehensive Plan for the Village's overall housing mix. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - February 22, 1989 - Page 2 Commissioner Rhodes would like to see the detention cut lower than planned. Commissioner Goldspiel would like to see the bike path go to Busch Parkway at Commerce Drive. Commissioner Rosenston stated the bike path comes in the site and dead ends. As planned, it will be a safety hazard with people trying to cross the tracks at the end of the loop. The tracks must be well screened. He would like the driveway to be a public street connected with Windbrooke. Commissioner Braiman was concerned with the density. He is concerned there is too much building of apartments in the Village for the need. He is also concerned with the parking. He would like to see the railroad tracks fenced from a safety standpoint. Commissioner Krug would like to see a sidewalk on one or both sides of the entrance. The developer was directed to: 1. Review the bike path and find a way to connect it up with the Village system. 2. Show sidewalks on the plan. 3. Provide a rendering of the garages. 4. Review 3 buildings that do not have a 25' setback from the access driveway. 5. Review parking spaces on the driveway concerning traffic safety. Chairman Sheldon called a recess at 9:30 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 9:45 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Krug and unanimously carried that the agenda order be changed to consider Items C and D before Item B. WINDSOR RIDGE (ARCHDIOCESE PROPERTY, DUNDEE ROAD) , UNITS 1 & 2 FINAL PLAT 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 Windsor Ridge Unit 1 in accordance with the plans currently updated subject to: 1. Addition of the date. 2. Certification by the surveyor. Discussion: Mr. Pfeil stated this plat complies with the Preliminary Plan, the Village Ordinances and it closes. The motion was amended by Commissioner Goldspiel, with Commissioner Rhodes concurring to read: "as shown on the plat dated February 2, 1989 by the signature of the surveyor". AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rosenston & Braiman NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rubin Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - February 22, 1989 - Page 3 The motion passed 6 - 0. 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 Windsor Ridge Unit 2 as shown on the plat dated February 2, 1989 by the signature of the surveyor: Discussion: Mr. Pfeil stated that this plat is in accordance with the Preliminary Plan, the Village Ordinances and it closes. 1. Addition of the date. 2. Certification by the surveyor. AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rosenston & Braiman NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rubin The motion passed 6 - 0. WOODSTONE TOWNHOMES RESUBDIVISION NO'S 10, 13 & 14 Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of Resubdivision #10 of Woodstone Townhomes in accordance with the sheet dated January 10, 1989 by the surveyor's signature. Discussion: Mr. Pfeil stated that this plat is in accordance with the Preliminary Plan, the Village Ordinances and it closes. AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rosenston and Braiman NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rubin The motion passed 6 - 0. Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of Resubdivision #13 of Woodstone Townhomes in accordance with the sheet dated January 10, 1989 by the surveyor's signature. Discussion: Mr. Pfeil stated that this plat is in accordance with the Preliminary Plan, the Village Ordinances and it closes. AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rosenston and Braiman NAYES: None Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - February 22, 1989 - Page 4 ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rubin The motion passed 6 - 0. Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the Plat of Resubdivision #14 of Woodstone Townhomes in accordance with the sheet dated January 10, 1989 by the surveyor's signature. Discussion: Mr. Pfeil stated that this plat is in accordance with the Preliminary Plan, the Village Ordinances and it closes. AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rosenston and Braiman NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rubin The motion passed 6 - 0. DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Mr. Kuenkler briefly reviewed his February 17, 1989 memo to Mr. Pfeil titled Development Ordinance. Mr. Pfeil stated that the concept plan and phasing sections of the Ordinance had mainly procedural changes and some of the language was clarified. Staff, for the next workshop, will: 1. Review Page #6, Item #6 of the Development Ordinance regarding the lapsing of the referral time of the Village Board and the time limits for the plan. 2. Provide a copy of the Development Ordinance with the current text and the proposed changes shown. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT After some discussion it was moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Plan Commission recommend that the Village Board consider extending its recycling program to the multi-family dwellings not currently served by the recycling program and further that efforts be made that paper bags be offered by retail merchants. Discussion: The Commission requested a memo from the Assistant Village Manager concerning how multi-family developments are being served by the Village's recycling program, and information indicating how commercial operations are participating in the program. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - February 22, 1989 - Page 5 AYES: Goldspiel, Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rosenston and Braiman NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rubin The motion 6-0 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Braiman, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the meeting at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, / Kathleen Comer Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: Barbara Sheldon Chairman Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - February 22, 1989 - Page 6