1985-12-04 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Town & Country Homes Weiland Road Proposal
Mobil Oil (Arlington Heights Road & Route 83)
Siefert Property Retail Uses
December 4, 1985
Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. in the
Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Krug
Mr. Laskie
Mr. Gal
Ms. Kaszubowski
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Davis
Mr. Musfeldt
Mr. Demski
Also Present: Mr. R. Burton, Planner, Town & Country Homes
Mr. P. Tobin, Engineer, Mobil Oil
Mr. E. Bieszczad, Developer, Siefert Property
Ms. M. Kowalski, Village Trustee
Mr. G. Glover, Village Trustee
Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
Mr. Truesdell stated that at the December 2, 1985 Village Board Meetingthree
items of interest to the Commission were discussed.
1) There was a public hearing on an amendment to the annexation
agreement for Hidden Lakes.
2) High Point Plaza received approval for a minor change in plan to
shift a portion of the eastern building 10' .
3) Lexington was in with the north half of the Brunswick Property
which was referred to the Commission. The development consists of
236 units of single family in the R-3 and R-4 zoning on 100 acres.
TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES WEILAND ROAD PROPOSAL
Mr. Burton briefly reviewed the location of the site. He passed out a
revised plan showing 2 small parcels that had been added to the
development. It consists of a 40% 3 bedroom and 60% 2 bedroom mix with 2 car
garages from 1200 to 1700 square feet. There will be 104 townhomes with a
density of 6.9 units to the acre. The streets and sidewalks will conform to
village standards. They are requesting a 45' setback on the north property
line and at the closest point to the ranch unit abutting the property. The
detention would be along Weiland Road. There will be guest parking during
the day on the street. There is 4 to 1 parking built into the plan. The
county has indicated it might be necessary to move the driveway on Weiland
Road to the north with a left and right turn lane. The starting price,
without options, is between $90,000.00 to $100,000.00. There also would be a
variation necessary for the two present buildings on west property ling
adjoining the commercial. The back to back, side to side and side to rear
setbacks are all to code. The streets will be dedicated. The cul-de-sac
island would be the property of the homeowners association. There would be
sidewalks on both sides of the street. One of the drives is directly across
from the parking lot of Steepleview which would provide emergency access and
they have provided for future connection at the top of the project which is
also an easement for the single family along that property line on the north.
A bike path would be continued along the west property line.
Mr. Panages stated they feel it is inappropriate to take commercial traffic
through a subdivision from an access from Route 83 which the First National
Bank will partially provide. He felt access could be provided along the west
property line. The road would serve as a buffer to the single family and the
commercial.
Mr. Burton stated they could move the entrance on Weiland up. They would
eliminate the stub to the north and make the street come out on the west
property line. There will be some shifting of the buildings with this change
and they will consider angling them. Their cash donation to the park
district would be approximately $70,000.00.
MOBIL OIL (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD & ROUTE 83) CHANGE IN PLAN
Mr. P. Tobin, Engineer, briefly reviewed the plan for the fourth serivee
island. The station will remain open during construction which will take 4
days.
Commissioner Laskie pointed out that teenagers were loitering behind the
station building during the summer evenings. He would not like to see any
more of this type of station because it is getting harder to find a full
service station.
Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Kaszubowski that
the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of an additional
fourth service island to the Mobil facility on Route 83 at the corner of
Arlington Heights Road as shown on the plan dated October 16, 1985.
AYES: Commissioners Goldspiel, Krug, Laskie, Gal, Kaszubowski
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Davis, Musfeldt, Demski
The motion passed 5 - 0.
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SIEFERT PROPERTY RETAIL USES
Commissioner Kaszubowski stated that she would refrain from any discussion on
this item.
Mr. Truesdell noted that the lists that the Commission had received of
proposed permitted uses were those permitted within the B-3 District. The
special use list is so that the Village can have more control over these
items. This list is not conclusive and is intended for the Commission to use
as a starting point for discussion.
Commissioner Goldspiel would like to see a smaller list of special uses,
including only restaurants and taverns this close to single family. He would
not like to see restaurants and taverns this close to single family. It is
his opinion that the developer will have a hard time renting this commercial.
If Checker Road were extended through to Route 83 and through the Town Center
it might make a difference. To have a strip center of this size in this
location is not good planning.
Commissioners Laskie and Gal concurred.
Commissioner Krug concurred and stated he would also like to see liquor
stores, tobacco shops, food stores and golf courses in the special use
category in the ordinance along with the other special uses.
Chairman Sheldon stated that at the public hearing there will be more input
on what is happening across the street from this development and what is
happening on Checker Road.
The Commission was polled, yes indicating favoring the retail on the Siefert
property with the restricted uses and no indicating not being in favor of the
retail even with the restricted uses.
AYES: Commissioner Krug
NAYES: Commissioners Goldspiel, Gal, Laskie
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Davis, Musfeldt, Demski
The poll was negative 1 - 3.
FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE
At the December 18, 1985 meeting there will be a public hearing on the
Buffalo Grove Business Park Expansion and a workshop on the Town and Country
Homes.
Trustee Glover stated that Monday night there will not be a regular Board
meeting. It is Student Government Night. But Tuesday there will be a
regular Board meeting which will be a workshop with District 96.
Commissioners Laskie and Sheldon will attend this session.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Krug, seconded by Commissioner Gal, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the meeting at
9:04 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Comer
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Sheldon
Chairman
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