1989-01-04 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Woodley Apartments at Mill Creek
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment
January 4, 1989
Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Krug
Mr. Rhodes
Ms. Howard
Mr. Braiman
Mr. Rubin
Mr. Rosenston
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Goldspiel
Also Present: Mr. G. Goslin, Developer
Mr. J. Goslin, Developer
Mr. W. Reid, Village Trustee
Mr. R. Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Krug, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston, to approve
the Regular Meeting minutes of November 11 , 1988. Approval was unanimous in
favor with Commissioners Howard and Rhodes abstaining and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Krug, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston, to approve
the Public Hearing minutes of December 14, 1988. Approval was unanimous in
favor with Commissioners Howard and Rhodes abstaining and the motion passed.
Moved by Commissioner Krug, seconded by Commissioner Rosenston, to table the
Regular Meeting minutes of December 14, 1988. Approval was unanimous in
favor.
COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Krug attended a Village Board meeting where a proposed Zoning
Ordinance Amendment concerning the proposed commuter rail site was referred
to the Plan Commission. There was a pre-application conference for the
Mormon Church concerning the Fiore property at the southwest corner of Port
Clinton Road and Prairie Road.
Trustee Reid noted that the Commission members had received a packet on the
extension of Route 53. He encouraged members to review the packet and write
their state representatives and other elected officials.
WOODLEY APARTMENTS AT MILL CREEK
The site is located at the corner of Old Arlington Heights Road and Miller
Lane. The developer, Mariotte Management, proposes 52 apartments with 2.5
outside parking spaces per unit. The site is compatible with the Mill Creek
Condominiums. Mr. Goslin reviewed the elevations of the buildings. The
buildings will be solid masonry with wood and block construction. The
windows are all aluminum frame. They feel several of the purchasers will
purchase two or more buildings. The grounds of the property will be
condominimized for maintenance. Each building owner will pay a fee to keep
the maintenance of the green areas and parking lots. The interior common
areas are the responsibility of the building owner. The developer will
check with his condominium management firm to see if they have any authority
over the owners in terms of maintenance of the common elements. The units
will be composed of 2 bedroom, 1 baths, 850 square feet renting at $630.00
per month and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 800 square foot unit at $575.00 per month
rental. The buildings will sell for $235,000.00. The rental does not include
cooking gas or heat. Each building has a washer and dryer unit on the first
floor. Each apartment has its own gas forced air and air conditioning unit.
The buildings will have front and back stairwells. They will sell the
buildings fully leased. Their firm can manage the buildings or the
individual owner can. There are 3 properties in Glenview they have
constructed similar to this. One to view is at the Deerlove Triangle where
their third project is under construction. They feel this product will appeal
to young singles, young couples or empty nesters.
The developer is trying to work with the Mill Creek condominium association
adjacent to them. They will buffer the swimming pool area with a berm.
They are trying to contact the Chrysler corporation to see if they can use
their detention pond for this site's detention. If not, they would put their
detention in the green space surrounded by three of the buildings. They are
willing to dig out the pond and pay their pro rated share for its upkeep.
They will conform to all of the village ordinances without any variations.
The roads would be private. They feel build out will be in one year and
they will not phase it. They have extended the driveway from 24' to 25' .
It was pointed out that the setbacks were not and now are still not
in conformance.
Commissioner Rhodes felt this product does not fit into Buffalo Grove. It
will be a low rental apartment project next to homes.
The developer was directed to address the following items for the next
workshop: review the donations he has to make to the Village, the parking
widths, to bring a landscape plan to the next workshop, show pedestrian
access and access for transportation. How will this project impact the
school district. Look into providing sidewalk along the roadway into the
site. The building footprints of the adjacent property should be drawn on
the plans.
Mr. Carmignani will be directed to review the plan for the next workshop and
specifically look at the traffic pattern and parking.
Mr. Pfeil will check to see if Miller Road is a private road and if donations
were made under the old PUD for this site.
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Commissioner Rosenston was concerned with the type of ownership.
Commissioner Rubin suggested that this be built as a complete condominium.
Chairman Sheldon called a recess at 9:15 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at
9:23 P.M.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Mr. Pfeil stated the site at Busch Parkway and Commerce Court has been
selected for the commuter rail station but is not funded. Negotiations to
purchase this site are still in progress. PACE is interested in this site
for a park and ride bus operation. The Zoning Ordinance has to be amended
to allow a mass transit facility as a special use in the Industrial District.
He will provide information on the bulk requirements for this site at the
next workshop.
It was suggested by Chairman Sheldon that some thought be given to a two
story parking building in the future when funds become available.
FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE
January 18, 1989 there will be a workshop on the Kimball Hill site and the
Peter David Property.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Rosenston, seconded by Commissioner Krug, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the
meeting at 9:37 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Sheldon
Chairman
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