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1978-03-22 - Plan Commission - Minutes PUBLIC HEARING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Candlewood Creek East March 22, 1978 Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard. Commissioners Present: Chairman Genrich Mrs. Force Mrs. Sheldon Mr. Capitel Mr. Button Commissioners Absent: Mr. Harris Mr. Shields Mr. Goldspiel Also Present: Mr. 011e Saarinen, Developer Mr. Quinn Hogan, Developer Mr. Gary Weiss, Project Engineer Mr. David Addis, Attorney Mr. John Marienthal, Trustee Mr. Bart Delaney, Planning Coordinator Mr. Tom Fennell, Director of Community Development and Planning Mr. Jim Truesdell, Staff Planner Chairman Genrich reported that Commissioner Goldspiel had called and he would be arriving late. Commissioner Kandel had called and he would not be at the meeting. Chairman Genrich read the Notice of Public Hearing published in the Buffalo Grove Daily Herald on March 7. Mr. Addis introduced himself, Mr. Hogan, Mr. Saarinen and Mr. Weiss. Chairman Genrich swore them in as witnesses. Mr. Addis showed the Plat of Subdivision for Candlewood Creek East (#178-3) and stated that it is the same as the one shown to the Plan Commission at the last meeting. The site consists of 12 acres. The east boundary line is the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way. East of this is the Soo Railroad line. South of the site is Pauline Avenue extended and to the north is Pope Boulevard. Mr. Addis stated that the site is in the area generally known as Horatio Gardens. This is unincorporated Lake County. The area they are proposing to build on is zoned UR-2 which is multi-family. They are asking for an R-5 zoning classification and the plat is designed to meet this. There are 44 buildable lots and one detention lot (lot 33). Each of the Plan Commission Candlewood P.H. 3/22/78 -2- lots meets the Zoning Ordinance criteria. No variations are needed. The price range of the homes will be from the lower 70's to 89,000. Mr. Addis reviewed the history of this development with the Village. He originally sought to subdivide and improve with essentially the same uses in Lake County. However, the approval of the Village was needed. When the developer came before the Village, he was asked to annex so the development would be under Village control. This was acceptable to the developer. Regarding the school and park donations, Mr. Addis stated that it is proposed to make a school donation in cash in lieu of land. Because the site is so small, they also propose to make a park donation in cash in lieu of land. They met with the Park Board and this is acceptable to them. They have written a letter to the Village accordingly. It is also acceptable to both school districts. They, too, have sent letters to this effect. Mr. Delaney reported that the staff has reviewed this plat from a planning aspect. The lots all conform and the right-of-way is what is required. There is still the subject of Pauline Avenue. The developer is offering a 331 half right-of-way. The remaining half is in the Village boundaries. Both the school and park districts have informed the staff that they agree to the cash donation. Regarding the police and fire departments, for a period of time they will be forced to use Pope Blvd. for access due to the fact that Pauline will not be constructed to the length of the subdivision. The detention area will be dry detention Mr. Delaney went on to state that the status of the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way is not known but upon the request of the Village or Park District, he will look into starting the proceedings for a lease as mentioned in his memo of March 22, 1978. In response to Commissioner Capitel, Mr. Delaney stated that the south side of Pauline is in the Village boundary. Regarding the status of Pauline Avenue, Mr. Fennell stated that the staff has been directed to investigate the improvement of Pauline from the tracks to Route 83. The property immediately to the south is owned by a landowner and zoned industrial. Chairman Genrich stated that this was discussed in a Workshop Session and the Commission agreed that at this time priority should be given to get Busch/Deerfield Road squared away before completing Pauline. In response to Commissioner Sheldon, Mr. Addis stated that the width of construction of Pauline Avenue is 13i feet from the south property line to the curb line to the north. Chairman Genrich stated that at one time the developer had stated it would be 171. Mr. Addis replied that they would be willing to make it 171 . Commissioner Force was concerned about the availability of sewer and water. Mr. Fennell stated that it is the engineer's feeling that the appropriate sewer and water is available. Plan Commission Candlewood P.H. 3/22/78 -3- Commissioner Button asked if the Village contemplates building the other half of Pauline in the foreseeable future. Mr. Fennell replied that it would be built but not before the development is completed. Mr. David LeMaire, 2902 Pope Blvd., was concerned about: 1. Construction traffic using Pope Blvd. which is not under Village control. It has already had to be resurfaced three times in three years. 2. The impact on the school. Next year the school children from District 102 will be bused to Miner School in Arlington Heights. There is definitely not adequate school facilities for additional children. Mr. Fennell stated that the Village has an ordinance which requires a subsidy donation by the developer to the school district. This is based on the number of children generated by the subdivision. There is a new school site provided in the Ridgewood subdivision which District 102 will be looking into for a future school. Chairman Genrich stated that if the Village had not objected to this being developed in Lake County, it would have been tacked onto Lake County's sewer and water system, there would possibly have been more homes and the donation to the school district would probably have been less. In response to Commissioner Force, Mr. Saarinen stated that they have an automatic go-ahead to develop in Lake County if turned down by Buffalo Grove. The Public Hearing closed at 8:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Li da Isonhart Recording Secretary APPROVED: ‘f.V11.4' Carl Genrich, Chairman SPECIAL MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Tanglewood (Falcon) , Candlewood Creek East Marcia 22, 1978 Chairman Genrich called the meeting to order at 8:35 P.M. in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard. Commissioners Present: Chairman Genrich Mrs. Force Mrs. Sheldon Mr. Capitel MF. Button Commissioners Absent: Mr. Harris Mr. Shields Mr. Goldspiel Also Present: Mr. Jerry Falcon, Developer Mr. Alan Uman, Engineer, Falcon Mr. 011e Saarinen, Developer, Candlewood (.eek Mr. Quinn Hogan, Developer, Candlewood Creek Mr. Gary Weiss, Project Engineer, Candlewood Creek Mr. David Addis, Attorney, Candlewood Creek Mr. John Marienthal, Trustee Mr. Bart Delaney, Planning Coordinator Mr. Tom Fennell, Director of Community Development and Planning Mr. Jim Truesdell, Staff Planner Tanglewood (Falcon) Commissioner Capitel moved that the Plan Commission recommend to th Village Board the approval of the Final Plat of Tanglewood Phase I as submitted with consideration given to the possibility of changing the street name from Irma Court to Tanglewood Court. Commissioner Button seconded the motion. Mr. Fennell referred to discussion at a previous meetings in which the developer had stated that as many of the trees as possible would be saved. The trees that were removed would be replaced in like number on the park site. Mr. Falcon stated that he agrees with this. He added that in the area in question, about 50% of the trees at this time are dead and the balance may be dead before they get into the ground due to disease. They will replace the number of trees mentioned in the minutes of that meeting. Plan Commission Special Meeting 3/22/78 -2- The following vote was taken on the motion: Commissioner Force yes Commissioner Capitel yes Commissioner Sheldon yes Commissioner Button yes The motion carried. Candlewood Creek East Commissioner Force stated that she felt the parties involved were asked to address themselves to annexing to the Village rather than going to the County and the residents present should be made aware of this. Commissioner Button felt the primary reason to be positive on this motion is to inhibit the hardship on the adjacent areas and to plan for the future. He added that he is concerned about the development of ctidRcti � m�,a, Pauline Avenue. ��'� C w nd c�.c�,a�.nA.,:c�,r,, c� , �: Commissioner CapitelTmoved to recommend to the Village Board the appr val of the tentative plat of subdivision (#178-3) for Candlewood Creek East and that appropriate action be taken on the petition for annexation. Commissioner Button seconded the motion. Chairman Genrich stated that when there has been development, other than very low density, in unincorporated areas, there has not consistently been good planning nor adequate contributions to the park and school districts. There have been extreme situations created where people have not been well served by police, street cleaning, snow removal and general public services. The following vote was taken on the motion: Commissioner Force no Commissioner Capitel yes Commissioner Sheldon no Commissioner Button yes Chairman Genrich yes The motion carried: Chairman Genrich felt that two things should be identified to the Board: 1. There is a recreational possibility that can be worked out with the staff, Park District and Commonwealth Edison. 2. The question which surfaced from a Horatio Gardens' resident that there will be an impact on the roads and the Village should consider that there may be some resurfacing or something else that must be done. With regard to this, Commissioner Sheldon mentioned the possibility of the developer providing a temporary route for construction traffic. Chairman Genrich will write a letter to the Board in this regard. Plan Commission Special Meeting 3/22/78 -3- The Commons Chairman Genrich reported on action taken by the Village Board regarding this development. A construction agreement has been worked out with a recapture clause for the developer to build Farrington. Also, the Park District has said they will accept and maintain the parks. There is a chance ►so rill-be-c-ons-ruc-ed---in regard to the bikepaths. (YrAgkuttLbru3 L .3-e- C 1sLA; Communications 4- '7� Chairman Genrich stated he had received a Notice of Public Hearing from Cook County. They are considering rezoning the area on the south side of Nichols, east of Route 53 and west of Wilke from R-4 to _General �..� Residence District. He feels the Village should be represented at that meeting (April 7) and it should be stated that they have too much density4 5 77 for an unincorporated area. He asked that the Plan Commission make a recommendation to the Board that the staff represent us at that meeting and state this. Mr. Delaney will draft something in this regard. Chairman Genrich reported that he also received a Notice of Public Hearing on the Stavros' property at Nichols and Arlington Heights Road. Kennedy wants to build there. Adjournment Commissioner Button moved to adjourn and Commissioner Force seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, i da Isonhart Recording Secretary APPROVED: (?.::e6Li.,;404 Carl Genrich, Chairman