1975-11-05 - Plan Commission - Minutes Revised and corrected 11/19/75
REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Miller-Schwartz
Simpson Property
November 5, 1975
Chairman Genrich called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. , on Wednesday,
November 5, 1975, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Genrich
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Jacobs
Mr. Kandel
Also Present: Mr. Joseph Ash-Attorney for Mr. Schwartz
Mr. Edward Schwartz-Developer
Mr. Jerome Soltan-Architect
Mr. Arnold Seaberg-Village Engineer
Mr. William Whited-Administrative Assistant
Miller-Schwartz Property
Mr. Joseph Ash, attorney for Mr. Schwartz, stated that Mr. Schwartz
wants to purchase the 16 acres adjacent to the Miller apartment development.
This property is owned by Miller Builders. The residential would consist
of 13 clusters of 18-unit buildings which would be sold to single owners
and they in turn would rent out the units. Parking would be provided for
475 cars. Mr. Ash added that a commercial development would be put in the
section of this property that is adjacent to Dundee Road. At present this
is zoned for residential and would have to be rezoned for commercial."
Mr. Soltan, architect, displayed the building design and elevation.
The Park District indicated that past agreements with Miller Builders
have not been fulfilled and they would like to see Miller complete their
obligation as agreed to originally. Also, they have not seen any documents
from the developer as to the density, grading and other items which are
necessary to make a recommendation.
Commissioner Jacobs stated that the annexation agreement on this property
has expired.
Commissioner Goldspiel stated that he felt opposed to commercial and
would prefer to see the kind of development as originally proposed. He
added he would not like to see a commercial strip development on Dundee.
There was further discussion on this. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he
would prefer to see commercial on Dundee.
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There was discussion on the zoning of the property. Mr . Seaberg
indicated that the adjacent property was zoned B-3 and this
could be the same . Commissioner Jacobs stated that he would
want to see a plan before the zoning change is looked at. Mr. Ash
stated that it would not be practical to conceive a plan before
a zoning change is requested.
Chairman Genrich asked to have a special workshop meeting on
Monday , November 24. The Commissioners agreed . Mr. Ash stated
he would have a new layout for the development prepared before
November 18.
Simpson Property
Commissioner Harris came in at 8 : 50 p .m. in order to establish a
quorum for the consideration of the Simpson property plat. He
left the meeting at 9 : 05 p. m.
Commissioner Harris asked if five monuments were required . Mr. Seaberg
stated that any change from a straight line would require a monument.
It is in the law but not very practical at times in subdivision .
He felt four monuments would be sufficient.
Commissioner Harris moved to approve the final plat of Willowmere
Subdivision dated October 1 , 1975 . Commissioner Jacobs seconded
the motion . It passed unanimously .
The Plan Commission authorized Chairman Genrich to sign the final
plat of the Willowmere Subdivision .
Adjournment
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn .
Respectfully submitted ,
APPROVED : Mel Kan el
Carl Genrich
Plan Commission; Ciiair.man