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2001-03-21 - Plan Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Plan commission Document Type: 0 A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 03/21/2001 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION March 21, 2001 Forum Properties, Proposed single-family development, Northwest corner of Park Avenue/Main Street,Annexation With R-4 zoning and approval of a Preliminary Plan for an Eight-lot subdivision Village Zoning Map—Annual Review Chairman Ottenheimer called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers, Buffalo Grove Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners present: Chairman Ottenheimer Mr. Samuels Mr. Trilling Ms. Dunn Mr. Feldgreber Mr. Panitch Mr. Smith Ms. Kenski-Sroka Ms. Bocek Commissioners absent: None Also present: Mr. Lawrence Freedman, Ash Anos Freedman& Logan Mr. John Green, Groundwork, Ltd. Mr. Sam Grill, Forum Properties Mr. Jeffrey Berman, Village Trustee Mr. William Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Kenski-Sroka to approve the minutes of the public hearing of February 7, 2001. Commissioner Kenski-Sroka noted that the spelling of Trustee Glover's name needed to be corrected. All Commissioners were in favor of the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Kenski-Sroka to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 2001. All Commissioners were in favor of the motion and the motion passed unanimously with Chairman Ottenheimer and Commissioner Feldgreber abstaining. COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS Commissioner Kenski-Sroka attended the March 5, 2001 board meeting and stated the primary items of interest were the vote by the Village Board for approval of the CVS project. The Dominick's issue was deferred at that meeting and they will be referring a minor change to the Grove Animal Hospital to the Plan Commission. They are requesting a 700-800 foot addition. Commissioner Smith attended the March 19, 2001 board meeting and stated they discussed the Dominick's issue, which was approved with no fuel center. There will be 610 spaces of which 6 will be used for cart corrals. FORUM PROPERTIES, PROPOSED SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARK AVENUE/MAIN STREET, ANNEXATION WITH R-4 ZONING AND APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR AN EIGHT-LOT SUBDIVISION Moved by Commissioner Samuels, seconded by Commissioner Feldgreber to recommend approval to the Village Board of the petition for annexation with zoning in the R-4 One-Family Dwelling District and approval of a Preliminary Plan with the following variation: FENCE CODE — Section 15.20.040 (to permit a five-foot high board-on-board wood fence within the building setback on an outside corner side yard, behind the rear wall of the principal buildings on Proposed Lots 5, 6 and 8 so that the petitioner may build their proposed eight new single-family subdivision after removing two residential structures on the property, pursuant to the documents submitted in evidence at the public hearing and the testimony given in support thereof. Commissioner Trilling stated that all the objections have been met by the developer and the original intention of the land use to be part of Prairie View and the historic district is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and will be a valuable asset to Buffalo Grove. Chairman Ottenheimer called for a vote on the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Samuels, Trilling, Dunn, Feldgreber, Panitch, Smith, Kenski-Sroka, Bocek, Ottenheimer NAPES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion passed 9 to 0. VILLAGE ZONING MAP—ANNUAL REVIEW Mr. Pfeil noted that there have been relatively few to the map this year. A day care home was added with a symbol on Chestnut Terrace. The Voice Stream wireless facility on the Cotey property was designated as a special use on the map and the only rezoning was at Arlyd and Prairie where an RE parcel was rezoned to R-3. Chairman Ottenheimer asked if everyone had had a chance to review the Village Zoning Map for the annual update and then called for a vote. The vote was as follows: AYES: Samuels, Trilling, Dunn, Feldgreber, Panitch, Smith, Kenski-Sroka, Bocek, Ottenheimer NAPES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion passed 9 to 0. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Ottenheimer noted he would like Commission members to begin thinking about a self-evaluation of the Plan Commission and what could be done differently or better. He will be asking for suggestions at a future meeting. FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE Mr. Pfeil noted the next meeting would be April 4, 2001. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS—None STAFF REPORT -None NEW BUSINESS -None ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commission Feldgreber and carried unanimously to adjourn. Chairman Ottenheimer adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Fay Rubin, Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: LESTER OTTENHEIMER, Chair Board or Commission: ❑ Plan commission Document Type: ❑A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 03/21/2001 Type of Meeting: PUBLIC HEARING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION March 21, 2001 Forum Properties, Proposed single-family development, Northwest corner of Park Avenue/Main Street,Annexation With R-4 zoning and approval of a Preliminary Plan for an Eight-lot subdivision 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. Trilling Ms. Dunn Mr. Feldgreber Mr. Panitch Mr. Smith Ms. Bocek Ms. Kenski-Sroka Commissioners absent: None Also present: Mr. Lawrence Freedman, Ash, Anos, Freedman& Logan Mr. John Green, Groudnwork, Ltd. Mr. Sam Grill, Forum Properties Mr. Jeffrey Berman, Village Trustee Mr. William Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner The following exhibits were presented by the petitioner at the public hearing: Exhibit 1: Preliminary Site Plan dated February 2, 2001 Exhibit 2: Fence locations on Preliminary Site Plan dated February 2, 2001 Exhibit 3: Preliminary Engineering Plan dated February 20, 2001 Mr. Freedman stated they would review the last plan presented. This property is located in unincorporated Lake County in the northwest corner of Park and Main Streets. They are seeking annexation and zoning in the R-4 District for the development of eight single family lots and one detention lot. The site is 3.1 acres in area. The minimum lot area will be 9,500 square feet, with an average area of 11,800 square feet. He stated they are seeking no variations on the property other than the one, which was addressed in the notice of publication, namely, a variation in the fence code to allow fencing along Main Street for lots 5, 6 and 8. They are proposing a board on board fence of 5 feet in height. They anticipate there will be the typical annexation agreement so any of the provisions, including those relating to the fence will be set forth in a binding annexation agreement which will be entered into with the Village. Mr. Freedman noted they are not addressing nor prepared to address architectural building materials or other considerations. They are seeking no deviations from the standard requirements in that regard and will go through that process when they are ready. At this point they are merely seeking to establish land use. Commissioner Samuels asked if the Village Engineer has reviewed the site lines and geometrics of the fencing. Mr. Green stated they have been reviewed and that is why some of the details vary from the last workshop. Mr. Pfeil noted that the developer is apparently contemplating the name Prairie Grove, but there is already subdivision by that name in the Village. Mr. Raysa noted the Plan Commission published for a variation on the fence code. Normally all fence code variations are handled by the Zoning Board of Appeals. He further stated he agreed with Mr. Pfeil's memo as far as the Plan Commission making a recommendation as far as style of fence, etc. However, the actual variation authority resides in the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Freedman stated they do not mind going before the Zoning Board, but if they could speed up the process and it is not necessary, they would just as soon go right to the Village board for the whole thing. Chairman Ottenheimer stated that both Mr. Raysa and Mr. Pfeil agree that the Plan Commission should make a recommendation concerning the fence and if that is to be done the Commission needs some evidence to do that. Mr. Green stated the request for the fence variation is due to the fact that in many instances in subdivisions such as this one, when you are dealing with sideyard and rear yards being corner lots, often the Village has to deal on an individual basis with the homeowners coming in because of the constrictions and restrictions on the yards. Rather than having that process happen on a lot by lot basis and perhaps being inconsistent from lot to lot, they thought they would include it with this proposal. That is why they have proposed a board on board fence, which would be a consistent style and on where it could be located. Rather than having it happen haphazardly, lot by lot later on. This is an important element to the overall scope and scale of the project. Chairman Ottenheimer asked if this type of fence would also not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. Mr. Green stated it would not only be non-detrimental, but appropriate and important considering that the railroad line is across the road. A solid fence screen would enhance the life, safety and welfare of these particular lots. Commissioner Feldgreber asked if the fence would match the existing fence currently up behind lots 4 and 5. Mr. Green stated they would be matching the style of the fence but not the height. He noted the Village standard is a five foot fence which is what they have listed, but the fence behind lots 4 and 5 which is on the Township property to the north is an 8 foot fence. Ms. Mary Daniel, 75 Park Avenue, stated the proposed plan appears to be a good development for this area and the proposed homes appear to fit in well. She further noted they have no problem with the fence, which is probably a good safety issue. She noted they would, however, like to address the issue of buried electrical lines and more street lighting. Mr. Chris Seidl, 2839 Whispering Oaks, stated they are very appreciative of the extra efforts made by the developer. As far as the fence goes, he feels that anyone buying this property facing the street and train station, will want this kind of fence and he supports the use of this kind of fence for this development. Mr. Chris Walsh, 55 Park Avenue, stated they are happy with the eight-lot development. He too would like to discuss the electrical line burial and street lighting. He noted they had at one time discussed the possibility of a no right turn on Main Street to cut down on traffic. Mr. George Telez, 65 Park Avenue, expressed his support for this project. Mr. Freedman stated the streetlights would be done per code. He further stated if the Village wants to restrict a turn or not, it is not within their control and the Village can do as it pleases. With respect to the power lines, which service other properties, he noted they do not intend to run their power off of those lines. Therefore, they should not be involved in burying those lines and they have no objection if that were to be done. Commissioner Trilling noted the engineering plan does show three proposed locations for street lights; one at the intersection of Park and the proposed street, one at the intersection of Main and the proposed street and one in the middle of the proposed street. He asked if these locations are sufficient or what exactly was desired by the residents. Mr. Walsh noted those lights were not on the diagrams they had. Mr. Kuenkler commented that a streetlight is required at the intersection of Park Avenue and Main Street, and this item will be added to the revised engineering plan. Commissioner Trilling noted there would definitely be a light at the intersection of Main and Park. There being no further comments or questions from anyone else present, Chairman Ottenheimer closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Fay Rubin, Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: LESTER OTTENHEIMER, Chair