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1989-10-04 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Vernon Township Facilities, Main Street/Port Clinton Road Northwest Building Material and Supply, Weiland Road/Aptakisic Road October 4, 1989 Chairman Pro Tem Goldspiel called the meeting to order at 8:16 P.M. in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners Present: Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Krug Mr. Rhodes Ms. Howard Mr. Braiman Mr. Rubin Mr. Rosenston Mr. Charlette Commissioners Absent: Ms. Sheldon Also Present: Mr. David Anderson, Vernon Township Highway Commissioner Mr. Richard Schrems, 23246 N. Main Street, Prairie View Mr. Craig Phillips, 23226 N. Main Street, Prairie View Mr. John Green, Architect, Northwest Building Material Frank Salathe, Planner, Northwest Building Material Mr. Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. William Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Charlette to review the September 13, 1989 minutes at the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Charlette, to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of September 20, 1989 as amended. The motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Charlette, to approve the Public Hearding minutes of September 20, 1989. The motion passed unanimously. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - October 4, 1989 - Page 1 COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS Commissioner Rubin attended the Village Board meeting of October 2, 1989; the following items were on the agenda: 1. The possible annexation with residential zoning and legal non-conforming status for vehicle storage on the Boezio and Barnett properties on the east side of Weiland Road adjacent to the Schwaben Center was discussed. 2. The Village's salt storage dome won an international award. 3. Buffalo Grove/Wheeling Disposal will begin a pilot program in part of the Village for collection of lawn grass and plant clippings. 4. An ordinance controlling smoking in public places was approved. 5. Possible amendments to the Sign Code concerning political signs were discussed. VERNON TOWNSHIP FACILITIES, Main Street/Port Clinton Road Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Howard to recommend approval of annexation with R-7 zoning and a special use for government facilities, in accordance with the Preliminary Plan (EXHIBIT 1) dated September 27, 1989 subject to providing berming and screening on the south side of Outlot 15-D abutting residential properties. The motion passed 6 to 1, with the following vote: AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Rubin, Rosenston, Charlette NAYES: Braiman ABSENT: Sheldon Commissioner Braiman commented that Vernon Township did not prove its case that the project meets the criteria for a special use. Chairman Pro Tem Goldspiel asked for a review of these criteria. Mr. Raysa read the Special Use criteria in Section 17.28.040 of the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Goldspiel said that he thinks the special use criteria were covered in the discussion of the project. Moved by Commissioner Rubin, seconded by Commissioner Krug that the Vernon Township project meets the Special Use criteria as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. The motion passed 7 to 0, with the following vote: AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston, Charlette NAYES: None L/ ABSENT: Sheldon Commissioner Braiman stated that the Plan Commission should apply the Special Use criteria consistently in all cases that are reviewed. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - October 4, 1989 - Page 2 NORTHWEST BUILDING MATERIAL AND SUPPLY, Weiland Road/Aptakisic Road Mr. John Green stated that he is the architect for the building, and Frank Salathe of JEN Land Design is the site planner. Mr. Salathe explained that the site is a 1.6-acre parcel at the southeast corner of Weiland and Aptakisic Roads. The property was zoned B-1 as part of the Old Farm Village annexation. He said the project was referred by the Village Board in September, 1988, but stormwater detention planning and obtaining a permit from the Lake County Division of Transportation to use the Old Weiland Road right-of-way for stormwater detention have delayed the project. Mr. Salathe stated that the proposed use is a retail store to sell building materials and hardware items. He reviewed the Concept Plan dated September 21, 1989 and noted that there would be no driveway access to Aptakisic Road. Two driveways are proposed to Old Weiland Road south of the site, and a "right-in only" from Weiland Road is also proposed. Mr. Salathe said the required 86 parking spaces are shown on the plan, and all required setbacks will be provided. He noted that a drive-thru loading area is part of the proposed building. He said the building would have a gross area of 21,500 square feet, and a height of 30 feet. An eight-foot wide walk sidewalk will be constructed along Aptakisic Road. Commissioner Krug asked if the operation would be strictly retail. Mr. Salathe said the store would be a retail center; bulk items would be sold from the existing facility along the Wisconsin Central Railroad south of the site. Commissioner Rhodes inquired how the proposed use is different from a hardware store. Mr. Green said the use is similar to a hardware store, but also would sell windows, and pre-cut lumber such as paneling and trim. Commissioner Braiman asked why this is considered a B-1 use instead of B-4. He said it seems that the use would be similar to Seigle's Home Center which is zoned B-4. Mr. Pfeil said the proposed use would be indoor and would be retail sales, so the staff believes the B-1 District allows the use. He noted that the B-4 District allows outdoor storage and a number of intensive uses that would not be appropriate for this site. Commissioner Goldspiel asked if mill work and forklift operations would occur on the site. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - October 4, 1989 - Page 3 Mr. Salathe said plywood panels and other lumber would be pre-cut, and there would not be outdoor forklift operations. Commissioner Rosenston said the term "building materials" means items such as windows and doors, not hardware items. He asked why a drive-thru loading area is needed. Mr. Green said Northwest's current facility would remain in use to sell lumber and other bulk items. The proposed center is meant to be a retail use; the drive-thru is for customer convenience. Commissioner Goldspiel asked how the mezzanine would be used. III Mr. Green said it would be a storage area. Commissioner Braiman asked if Northwest's other parcel adjoins the Village, because if it could be annexed, the Village could control and regulate the existing and proposed operations. Mr. Raysa said it appears that the existing facility is not contiguous to the Village. Commissioner Rhodes asked if the one-way driveway system on the proposed plan would lead to conflicts between truck and car traffic. Commissioner Goldspiel noted that doors should not open out to the one-way driveway east of the building unless there is an adequate separation between the doors and the road. Mr. Green said there will be no doors along the one-way driveway. Commissioner Goldspiel said there needs to be adequate visibility from the indoor driveway around the enclosed refuse area. Commissioner Braiman inquired why the main entrance to the store is at the southwest corner where it would not be close to most of the parking area. He asked if there would be an entrance at the north end of the building near the loading area. Commissioner Charlette suggested moving the main entrance toward the center of the building. Mr. Green said the present floor plan is the best layout for the store, and there will be an entrance at the north part of the building. �-/ Commissioner Goldspiel asked about the appearance of the building facing Aptakisic Road and Weiland Road. Mr. Green said the building will have some exterior brick, and an applied stucco material will also be used. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - October 4, 1989 - Page 4 Commissioner Rosenston said the loading area entrance would need adequate sidewalks, and he asked about the primary use of the one-way driveway. Mr. Salathe said the one-way driveway would be used by customers going into the loading area. Mr. Rosenston said the right-in driveway from Weiland Road could cause accidents if cars turned south in the parking lot. Commissioner Rhodes asked if there is sufficient distance from Weiland Road to the first driveway onto Old Weiland Road. Mr. Salathe said the first driveway is 80 feet from Weiland Road; this is adequate to allow turns into the site. Commissioner Goldspiel commented that a deceleration lane would probably be needed for the right-in driveway from Weiland Road. Commissioner Rhodes said a sidewalk is needed from the street to the parking lot. Commissioner Goldspiel asked about how many cars would be at the site on weekdays versus weekends, and how much parking is needed at peak periods. Commissioner Rosenston said he wants more information concerning the nature of the business to be conducted at this site, and what relationship there will be to Northwest's existing facility. Commissioner Goldspiel asked if the stormwater storage would be dry detention. Mr. Salathe answered affirmatively. Commissioner Goldspiel said the Plan Commission needs more information concerning how this use conforms with B-1 zoning, but the use seems appropriate for the site. Mr. Raysa commented that wholesale uses are not permitted in the B-1 District. Commissioner Rosenston asked if Northwest has other retail centers. Mr. Salathe said there are stores in Naperville and in Wisconsin. Commissioner Rosenston suggested that a sign may be needed at the southwest corner of the site to direct traffic to the Old Weiland Road driveways. Mr. Green replied that if the entrance to the store is on the south end of the building, a sign would not be needed at the southwest corner. Chairman Pro Tem Goldspiel directed the developer and staff to prepare the items requested by the Plan Commission for discussion at the second workshop. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - October 4, 1989 - Page 5 -------- ---------- CHERBOURG UNIT 2, RESUBDIVISIONS NOS. 35 THROUGH 38 Moved by Commissioner Rubin, seconded by Commissioner Braiman to recommend approval of Resubdivision No. 35 in accordance with the plat dated September 5, 1989. The motion passed 7 to 0, with the following vote: AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston, Charlette NAYES: None ABSENT: Sheldon Moved by Commissioner Rubin, seconded by Commissioner Braiman to recommend approval of Resubdivision No. 36 in accordance with the plat dated September 5, 1989. The motion passed 7 to 0, with the following vote: AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston, Charlette NAYES: None ABSENT: Sheldon Moved by Commissioner Rubin, seconded by Commissioner Braiman to recommend approval of Resubdivision No. 37 in accordance with the plat dated September 5, 1989. The motion passed 7 to 0, with the following vote: AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston, Charlette NAYES: None ABSENT: Sheldon Moved by Commissioner Rubin, seconded by Commissioner Braiman to recommend approval of Resubdivision No. 38 in accordance with the plat dated September 5, 1989, subject to addition of the required 25-foot building setback line. The motion passed 7 to 0, with the following vote: AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston, Charlette NAYES: None ABSENT: Sheldon COVINGTON CORPORATE CENTER, THIRD RESUBDIVISION Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commission Howard to recommend approval of the Third Resubdivision in accordance with the plat dated September 25, 1989. The motion passed 7 to 0 with the following vote: AYES: Krug, Rhodes, Howard, Braiman, Rubin, Rosenston, Charlette NAYES: None ABSENT: Sheldon CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: None FUTURE AGENDA: Mr. Pfeil said the Mormon Church site would be the subject of a workshop on October 11, 1989. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: None STAFF REPORT: None Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - October 4, 1989 - Page 6 ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Rubin, and unanimously carried, to adjourn. Chairman Pro Tem Goldspiel adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ,i0v(-6t)L PAX ROBERT E. PFEIL Village Planner APPROVED BY: jjetik Stephen Goldspiel, Chairman Pro Tem Buffalo Grove Plan Commission - Regular Meeting - October 4, 1989 - Page 7