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1985-11-06 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Gootrad Property Buffalo Grove Business Park Expansion (Hotel Plan) November 6, 1985 Chairman Sheldon called the regular meeting to order at 8:17 P.M. in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Krug Mr. Musfeldt Mr. Laskie Mr. Gal Ms. Kaszubowski - left the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Commissioners Absent: Mr. Davis Mr. Demski Also Present: Mr. T. Beechick, Developer, Buffalo Grove Bus. Pk. Mr. R. Mallory, Landscaper, Buffalo Grove Bus. Pk. Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney Ms. M. Kowalski, Village Trustee Mr. G. Glover, Village Trustee Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES None COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS Chairman Sheldon attended the November 4, 1985 Village Board meeting in Commissioner Davis' place. All the ordinances pertaining to the property at Columbian Gardens, reviewed at the October 30, 1985 Plan Commission meeting, were approved along with the ordinance on St. Mary's. An annexation of property that is west of The Crossings and adjacent to Long Grove was discussed. There is no development plan for the site at this time. There was also concern expressed with the Dominick's lighting and their 24 hour operation. Chairman Sheldon stated that in the future if a Commissioner is unable to attend a Village Board meeting, due to an emergency, they should call her so that someone else can take their place. Ali GOOTRAD PROPERTY Moved by Commissioner Goldspiel, seconded by Commissioner Musfeldt that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the preliminary plan dated October 22, 1985 for the Gootrad Property for a special use for a planned unit development in the R-8 zoning district and further move that the Plan Commission refer to the Appearance Commission the fact that there has been concern expressed at the pblic hearing before the Plan Commission of the desirability of the fence along Lake-Cook Road matching the material of the fence along the adjacent Le Parc property and further that concern was expressed about a need for increased landscaping treatment along Armstrong Drive and further that the Plan Commission recommends that the island in the cul-de-sac be curbed and sodded. Discussion: Mr. Raysa pointed out several items that the Commission might wish to take into consideration. The motion was amended by Commissioner Goldspiel, with Commissioner Musfeldt's concurrence that the Plan Commission further recommends that the perpendicular guest parking along the street's snow plowing be the responsibility of the homeowners association and that parking on those spaces be subject to Village ordinances, provide no overnight parking and further that the Village be given an easement on the portion of the sidewalks that are on private property around the perpendicular guest parking. Commissioner Goldspiel feels this plan is a very good plan and an improvement over previous plans. He feels Lake-Cook Road requires a use such as this. The design of this development makes it a good transition to single family. Noting the density and general design he feels this is an improvement over Le Parc but believes Le Parc has started a character for this area. The cost of the units is not something the Plan Commission should concern itself with. Commissioner Krug stated he prefers sidewalks on both sides of the street. It is better for children to get on and off a bus from a sidewalk than to step into the mud. Sidewalks are good for residents to use to walk into town. It is refreshing to see a plan that does not have any variations. Commissioner Laskie was in favor of reducing the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph on Armstrong Drive mainly because of children in the area. He would like to see a little better landscaping put into the plan after the review of the Appearance Commission. AYES: Commissioners Goldspiel, Krug, Musfeldt, Laskie, Gal, Kaszubowski NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davis, Demski The motion passed 6 - 0. Buffalo Grove Plan Commission Regular Meeting j November 6, 1985 - Page 2 Chairman Sheldon called a recess at 8:41 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 8:48 P.M. BUFFALO GROVE BUSINESS PARK EXPANSION (HOTEL PLAN) Mr. Beechick stated the plan calls for a reduction of total square footage of building area and the implementation of a 2 story garden hotel. They have changed the plan and eliminated the additional roadway in front of a proposed office building so that they will have more green space and less traffic. They have provided a tie into the hotel parking with the office building and access to the main canopy of the hotel. They feel the hotel will be an excellent support to the office adjacent to them and the offices in the area. He showed a rendering of an 8 mile radius of the site with proposed hotels. They feel there is an ample market for their hotel. They straddle the Woodfield and Tri-State market. The concept is more of a residential feel. It will be a moderately priced product geared for the middle market. This will be a Windham Garden Hotel. Room rates will be between $55.00 and $65.00 a night. The rooms will be similar to the Hamilton in size and furnishings but the hotel will not have the support facilities of the Hamilton. This plan allows for some additional open space for landscaping and reflecting ponds. He passed out pictures of the hotel, the lobby area and furnishings. Mr. R. Mallory briefly reviewed the landscaping plan. They will berm along Lake-Cook Road to screen the parking area. Commissioner Kaszubowski left the meeting. Mr. Beechick noted the parking stalls are proposed for 171/2' in length and 82' wide. The carport will be the main entrance into the lobby area. There will be 3 meeting rooms, from 400 square feet to 600 square feet and a lap pool. Windham currently has 16 hotels of this type in operation and 9 under construction. At this point they have not found it totally essential to have a covered walkway from the hotel to the office building. The hotel will employ no more that 14 people at a time. Commissioner Goldspiel was opposed to the parking stall variation. He felt it was important to have some pedestrian walkway to reach Lake Cook Road. He felt this may not be a good location for a hotel and suggested pedestrian access to the restaurant from the hotel. He would like to see a connecting walk to the west side of the office building out to the sidewalk. Mr. Beechick explained the process they used in determining the location of the hotel. Commissioner Krug felt there should be a Village hotel room tax. He was concerned with fire access to the court yard. He was against the parking stall variation. Mr. Truesdell stated he forgot to list in his memo an additional variation regarding parking stalls. Mr. Carmignani was comfortable with an 18' length. Buffa lo Grove Plan Commission Regular Meeting November 6, 1985 - Page 3 - - The developer would like a 171 ' length. The office building 10' height variation was to allow for larger ceilings and atriums. This height variation would not include room for HVAC equipment. The hotel would have 120,000 square feet. They are not interested in maintaining the public streets. Commissioner Goldspiel would like to see a topographic survey of the site. Commissioner Laskie noted there were actually 100 parking spaces for the free standing restaurant. He did not favor the increased height for the office building. He did not favor the variation on the parking stalls. Commissioner Musfeldt did not favor the parking stall variation. Chairman Sheldon polled the commission regarding the parking stall variation. Yes indicated favoringcompliance with the currentlystandingordinance. P AYES: Commissioners Goldspiel, Krug, Musfeldt, Laskie, Gal. NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davis, Demski, Kaszubowski The poll was favorable 5 - 0 FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE The Buffalo Grove Business Park Expansion - Hotel Site was scheduled for a public hearing on December 18, 1985. On November 13, 1985 there will be a workshop on the Fiore and Siefert Properties. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Musfeldt, seconded by Commissioner Laskie, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Sheldon adjourned the meeting at 10:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Comer / Recording Secretary y APPROVED BY: 44,40,4_ Crktaf ------.' Barbara Sheldon Chairman Buffalo Grove Plan Commission Regular Meeting November 6, 1985 - Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Public hearing to consider Preliminary Plan approval and a special use for a Planned Unit Development in the R-8 Zoning District (Gootrad Property) November 6, 1985 Chairman Sheldon called the public hearing to order at 7:35 P.M. in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners Present: Chairman Sheldon Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Krug Mr. Musfeldt - arrived at 7: 37 Mr. Laskie Mr. Gal Ms. Kaszubowski Commissioners Absent: Mr. Davis Mr. Demski Also Present: Mr. M. Rosenberg, 457 Armstrong Drive, Buffalo Grove Mr. C. Yearwood, President Le Parc Homeowners Assoc. Mr. & Mrs. R. Schwind, Buffalo Grove Residents Mr. D. Gootrad, Developer Mr. J. Ezzi, Engineer Mr. T. Scesniak, Architect Ms. M. Kowalski, Village Trustee Mr. G. Glover, Village Trustee Mr. W. Raysa, Village Attorney Mr. R. Kuenkler, Village Engineer Mr. J. Truesdell, Village Planner Chairman Sheldon read the notice of the public hearing as published in the newspapers and informed the audience of the format the meeting would take. She then swore in Messrs. Gootrad, Ezzi and Scesniak. Mr. Gootrad gave a brief history of the site. They will either landscape the cul-de-sac island or pave it as an alternate for snow plowing. They will dedicate 6' of right-of-way along Armstrong Drive. They are making a cash donation to the Park District in lieu of land. He showed renderings of the plan. They have reduced the density from 42 to 39 units. There will be a sidewalk on Armstrong Drive. The detention pond will have an aerator. He then showed elevations of the buildings and floor plans. The units will sell for approximately $75,000.00 to $95,000.00. With the increase in the pond's size they will have the necessary slope and depth. Twenty percent of the units will be 3 bedrooms and the rest will be either 1 bedroom plus den or 2 bedrooms. They are planning on installing additional low shrubs and landscaping along Armstrong Drive for screening, depending on their budget. They have increased the guest parking. There will be berming along Lake-Cook Road. The developer prefers to sod the cul-de-sac. Mr. Truesdell noted that The superintendent of District 102 has informed him they have no problem with the plan. Mr. M. Rosenberg noted his home faces the development and felt it will adversely effect his property. He felt Le Parc's units were nicer than these. He gets traffic from the industrial park and felt residents of this site will be parking in front of his home when there is not enough parking in the development. Mr. C. Yearwood was concerned with the fact that the upgrades were not included in the cost of the units. He stated the sidewalk on Armstrong Drive will dead end at Le Parc. Mr. Yearwood objected to a picket fence against the rod iron one along Lake-Cook Road surrounding Le Parc. He pointed out that the maintenance of a picket fence is greater than an iron one. Mr. Truesdell pointed out the intent is that there will eventually be a hookup of the sidewalk on Armstrong Drive to other sidewalks. Anden used the money for the sidewalk, at the time of construction, towards the cost of a stop light at Lake-Cook Road. Mr. and Mrs. R. Schwind were concerned with the drainage of the property and the slope of the land. Chairman Sheldon closed the public hearing at 8:16 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Comer Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: Sd"Afilit SI&607- Barbara Sheldon Chairman 1 Buffalo Grove Plan Commission Public Hearing November 6, 1985 - Page 2