2004-06-02 - Plan Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Plan Commission
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Meeting ate: 06/02/2004
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
June 2, 2004
St. Mary Parish, 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road,
Review of Preliminary Plan for a parking lot expansion in the R-1 District
Workshop #1
Chairman Ottenheimer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers,
Buffalo Grove Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners present: Chairman Ottenheimer
Mr. Samuels
Mr. Smith
Ms. Bocek
Ms. Kenski-Sroka
Mr. Khan
Mr. Teplinsky
Mr. Stark
Mr. Cohn
Commissioners absent: None
Also present: Mr. Dan Suffoletto, St. Mary Parish
Mr. Thomas Healy, St. Mary Parish
Mr. Jason Doland, Doland Engineering
Mr. Jeffrey Braiman, Village Trustee (7:45 p.m.)
Mr. Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer
Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner
Mr. Greg Summers, Associate Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Kenski-Sroka, seconded by Commissioner Teplinsky to approve the
minutes of the public hearing of March 17, 2004. All Commissioners were in favor of the
motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Teplinsky, seconded by Commissioner Kenski-Sroka to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 17, 2004. All Commissioners were in favor of the
motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Bocek, seconded by Commissioner Khan to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of May 19, 2004. All Commissioners were in favor of the motion and the
motion passed unanimously, with Commissioners Samuels, Kenski-Sroka and Teplinsky
abstaining.
COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS -None
ST. MARY PARISH, 10 N. BUFFALO GROVE ROAD, REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY
PLAN FOR A PARKING LOT EXPANSION IN THE R-1 DISTRICT - - WORKSHOP 91
Jason Doland of Doland Engineering presented the proposed plan. Mr. Doland explained that
the net gain would be 22 parking spaces in the southwest portion of the St. Mary property
along the north side of Lake Cook Road. The expanded parking lot would encroach about 30
feet into the east portion of the present area used as a recreation field. The improvement area is
approximately 60 feet by 100 feet. He noted that the stormwater management plan would be a
continuation of the present condition in this area of the site where stormwater is stored on the
parking lot surface.
Commissioner Teplinsky inquired if cars are now parking on the grass area on the east portion
of the field.
Mr. Doland said that there is currently a retaining wall that borders the edge of the existing
parking area, so cars do not park on the grass. The retaining wall would be removed as part of
the plan for the new parking area, and a grassed slope would provide the transition at the new
west edge of the parking area where it meets the field.
Chairman Ottenheimer commented that the property is characterized by double and triple
parking in some areas in peak conditions, and the proposed plan for 22 additional spaces won't
produce a substantial improvement to the overall parking situation. He asked how much of a
buffer would be provided between the edge of the expanded parking area and the field, and if
the buffer would be landscaped.
Mr. Doland said the buffer between the parking lot and the football field would be
approximately 50 feet.
Mr. Suffoletto noted that this is the only remaining area on the property where parking can be
added. He noted that the playground in the field area has been relocated near the buildings in
order to make room for additional parking. He said the buffer area would be landscaped, and
St. Mary has submitted a conceptual landscaping plan to the Village Forester.
Chairman Ottenheimer inquired about buffers that would be provided adjacent to the new
pavement area.
Mr. Doland noted that landscaping will provided on the west edge of the parking area as well
as along Lake Cook Road.
Commissioner Khan noted that the net gain of 22 spaces is less than the number cited in the
staff memo.
Mr. Pfeil noted that he had counted all 45 of the shaded spaces on the site plan as "new,"
which is incorrect based on the engineer's explanation.
Mr. Doland explained that the new drive aisles would eliminate some of the existing parking
spaces.
Commissioner Samuels asked if the plan would require variations of the Development
Ordinance.
Mr. Kuenkler said that the plan proposes stormwater storage on the parking lot surface, which
would require a variation of the Development Ordinance.
Commissioner Samuels noted that the existing area where stormwater is stored on the parking
lot surface is "grandfathered" because it was in place before the Development Ordinance
standards prohibiting this type of storage. He inquired if the Development Ordinance requires
that this non-conforming area to brought into compliance with applicable standards.
Mr. Pfeil commented that it would be very difficult for St. Mary to provide additional
stormwater management on the property. The plan proposes an incremental improvement to
the parking situation with a continuation of the current surface storage of stormwater in the
southwest portion of the site. He noted that a new detention area was provided as part of the
rectory plan in 2002, but there isn't any surface area remaining for additional detention
facilities.
Commissioner Samuels commented that the area being addressed by the variation should be
clarified.
Mr. Doland indicated that an area of approximately 50 feet by 50 feet of the new parking area
would be used for stormwater detention. The existing area of parking lot surface detention is
approximately 75 feet by 100 feet.
Commissioner Samuels asked if that means that the plan is not increasing the burden of
stormwater detention on the existing parking lot.
Mr. Doland said that is correct.
Commissioner Samuels asked if the existing parking lot surface storage would be lessened by
the proposed plan.
Mr. Doland indicated that the current surface detention area would not be reduced.
Commissioner Samuels asked if a new storm sewer inlet would be provided and if curbing
would be part of the plan.
Mr. Doland said that there would not be a new inlet. He indicated that the parking area would
have a six-inch curb.
As there were no other questions or comments, Chairman Ottenheimer indicated that the
matter should proceed to a public hearing.
FINAL PLAT - - EXXONMOBIL SUBDIVISION(1248 McHENRY ROAD)
Moved by Commissioner Khan, seconded by Commissioner Bocek, to recommend approval of
the final plat. Chairman Ottenheimer called for a vote on the motion, and the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Smith, Bocek, Kenski-Sroka, Khan, Teplinsky, Stark, Cohn, Ottenheimer
NAPES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Samuels
The motion passed 9 to 0.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT—None
FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE
Mr. Pfeil stated the next meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2004.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS—None
STAFF REPORT—None
NEW BUSINESS—None
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Kenski-Sroka and carried
unanimously to adjourn. Chairman Ottenheimer adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert E. Pfeil, Village Planner
APPROVED BY:
LESTER OTTENHEIMER, Chair