1975-05-21 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Goldin Property
Crossings
May 21, 1975
Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8 :15 p.m. ,
May 21, 1975, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Blvd.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Genrich
Mr. Haarr
Mr. Mendenhall
Mr. Harris
Mr. Keister
Mr. Shields
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Jacobs
Also Present: Mr. Dick Raysa, Village Attorney
Mrs. Dorothy Berth, Trustee
Mr. Robert Bogart, Trustee
Mr. John Marienthal , Trustee
Mrs. Clarice Rech, Trustee
Mr. Arnie Seaberg, Village Engineer
Mr. Mike Cahill, District 96
Mr. Bill Balling
Mr. Karl Mueller
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Mendenhall moved to approve the minutes of
April 16, 1975, and Commissioner Keister seconded. The motion
carried that the minutes be approved subject to the following
changes: Change the first paragraph on page 4 to read as
follows, "Commissioner Mendenhall inquired about the possibility
of filling the 40 ' open space with crushed rock and thereby
allowing through access for Fire Department equipment and
cutting off the north-south street, Buckthorn Terrace, in order
to provide a more conducive traffic pattern between the park
and school site. " Change the first paragraph on page 5 to
read as follows, "Commissioner Mendenhall stated that he felt
the plan approved was a prime example of overplanning and quite
different from the plan originally presented to the Plan
Commission. However, this is the best we can make of it at
this point. He added that the original plan was a very good
one, but the various governmental bodies and their desire to
preserve trees, preserve open green area plus school site
revisions, and other requested changes has significantly
altered this plan. Commissioner Keister stated he was in
agreement with Commissioner Mendenhall. "
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Introduction of Mr. Cahill
Chairman Genrich introduced Mr. Mike Cahill, a representative
from District 96. Mr. Cahill will serve as a coordinator
with the Plan Commission.
Communications
Chairman Genrich stated he had received a letter from the
Lake County Municipal League informing him that they are
having a presentation tomorrow night, May 22, of the Lake
County Comprehensive Plan. If any of the commissioners are
interested in attending, they are to let Chairman Genrich
know.
Chairman Genrich informed the Commission that he had received
a notice from the Village of Wheeling that they are holding
a continuation of a Public Hearing originally scheduled in
October. This hearing is on the Wheeling Comprehensive Plan
and is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 . None of the commissioners
will be available to attend this meeting.
Chairman Genrich stated he had received a copy of the Village
of Buffalo Grove Public Hearing notice for the rehearing of
the Fabian Veterinarian Clinic on Monday, June 2 . The Village
Attorney has determined that if they desire a rehearing of
the original petition to the Village, it does not have to come
back before the Plan Commission.
Board of Zoning Appeals
Commissioner Jacobs informed the Commission that he did not
meet with the Board of Zoning Appeals in May. Mr. Ralston has
resigned as Chairman and they are in the process of finding a
new one. Commissioner Jacobs added that at his last meeting
with the Board of Zoning Appeals he pointed out things in the
ordinance they wanted changed and they wanted time to review
those. He feels they have had sufficient time to do this.
Chairman Genrich asked if either Mr. Balling or Mr. Seaberg
would check with Mr. Dettmer and see what the status of the
Board of Zoning Appeals is and let him know.
Commercial Zoning Study
In response to a request from the Village Board a committee
was formed at the March 19 meeting for the purpose of
restructuring the business sections of the ordinance so that
it would be more specified. Commissioner Jacobs , the Chairman
of this committee, stated he had gone over the Cook County
Ordinance and discussed it with Commissioner Haarr. In his
opinion it is not too dissimilar from the categories in our
ordinance but they are arranged differently. Because Mr. Rathjen
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was the Board member who requested the Plan Commission to study
the ordinance and he is no longer with the Board, Commissioner
Jacobs inquired as to the necessity of pursuing the matter.
In response to a question from Chairman Genrich, Mr. Raysa
stated that he felt the zoning ordinance should be compartment-
alized more in order that when someone is granted zoning he
knows exactly what he can do with that property.
Commissioner Jacobs stated he would meet with the committee
\ax, and discuss the matter further and then make a report to the
Plan Commission.
Standardized Annexation Agreement
Commissioner Harris gave a rough draft of the annexation
agreement to the recording secretary to be typed up. He
stated that he would like to discuss it with Mr. Balling
because there are several things on the Staff Report which
were not incorporated in this agreement because he did not
think it was necessary.
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Lincolnshire Planning Meetings
Commissioner Harris stated he had previous commitments and
was not able to attend the Lincolnshire Planning Meetings.
Goldin Annexation Petition
Mr. Balling stated that the earliest date available for the
Public Hearing on the Goldin annexation petition is June 18 .
He added that Mr. Goldin informed him that he was interested
in trading off a portion of his property for an equal portion
of the Park District property in order to square off his parcel.
However, this matter has not been settled yet.
Commissioner Haarr requested Mr. Balling to attach a copy
of the approved site plan (Simpson-Goldin project) , referred to in
the petition as Exhibit A, to the petition. Mr. Balling said he
would do this.
Crossings
Chairman Genrich stated that the Crossings would not be presented
to the Plan Commission tonight because there were further
discussions to be held on it. He added that he will talk to
Mr. Fabish about a change in direction on this project.
Commissioner Mendenhall stated that land has not been deeded
to the Park District and he made a motion that the Plan
Commission direct Otis and Associates to get together with
the Park District and straighten out the differences relative
to the dedication of properties before they come back to the
Plan Commission. The other members of the Commission were in
agreement with this and Chairman Genrich stated he would draft
a letter in regard to this.
VILL., OF 3E3Ut F.A.LC3 GRO-rsTa
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June 6, 1975
Mr. Arthur Gingold
The Richards Group of Illinois
1385 Bristol Lane
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60090
Dear Mr. Gingold:
It has been brought to the Plan Commission's attention that
proceedings to convey certain properties in The Crossings PUD
to the Buffalo Grove Park District have not yet been initiated.
It is the intent of the Buffalo Grove Plan Commission to insure
that all commitments of Village Resolution 72-35 be adhered to
by all developers.
When you meet with the Plan Commission (on or about June 18, 1975)
please be prepared.
Sincerely, •
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
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Carl Genrich
Plan Commission Chairman
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Daniel Larson
Verna Clayton
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Joe Settanni
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Dominion
The Commission met in closed session at 9: 00 on Dominion.
The meeting reconvened at 9 :30 p.m.
Reappointment of Plan Commission Members
Commissioner Goldspiel made a motion that the Plan Commission
recommend to the Village Board the reappointment of Stan Haarr
and Howard Mendenhall to the Plan Commission. Commissioner
Keister seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Appointment of New Member
Chairman Genrich stated that Mr. Karl Mueller had been attending
the Plan Commission meetings and was interested in becoming
a member of the Commission. Mr. Mueller has a home in Buffalo
Grove but maintains his residency in the state of Maine and
does not vote in Illinois. Chairman Genrich asked Mr. Raysa
whether he could legally be considered as a member of the
Plan Commission. Mr. Raysa stated that according to Illinois
Statutes members of the Plan Commission should reside within
the Village or within territory contiguous and within 12 miles.
It does not say a member has to be a voter in Illinois.
Commissioner Harris moved that the Plan Commission recommend
appointment of Mr. Mueller to the Plan Commission. Commissioner
Shields seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
was defeated 4 to 3. The commissioners who voted against the
motion stated they were concerned that there may be a legal
question regarding Mr. Mueller' s residency.
Joint Meeting with the Board of Trustees
Chairman Genrich asked for the Plan Commission members' opinion
on the joint meeting with the Board of Trustees on May 7 .
The commissioners agreed that it would be advantageous to meet
with the Board on a regular basis. It was suggested that these
meetings be on a quarterly or semi-annual basis.
Commissioner Jacobs stated that he agreed with Mr. Mahoney
regarding the content of the recommendations given to the
Board by the Plan Commission. Mr. Mahoney had stated that
he would like to see these recommendations more detailed with
the reasons given for the way in which the commissioners voted.
Commissioner Jacobs added that this might be quite time consuming,
however. Chairman Genrich asked for comments from the Board
members in attendance regarding this. Mr. Bogart stated he
would be interested more in the reason for the minority rather
than the majority votes . Mr. Marienthal stated he would like
to know the feelings of each individual voting. Mrs. Berth
stated she felt because of the time and paperwork involved in
doing this, that if any members of the Plan Commission have
a particular point on a project that they feel should be
stressed to the Board, their reasons should be included in the
minutes.
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Mrs. Berth stated that at the joint meeting Mrs. Rech had
stated she felt the Plan Commission should look into the
question of dedication of streets and Mrs. Berth agreed with
this. Chairman Genrich stated he would put it on the agenda
for a future meeting.
Title Reports
Commissioner Harris stated that based upon the Plan Commission' s
meeting with the Board it is his opinion that the Board members
would like a set procedure for bringing developers through the
Plan Commission to Board approval. Commissioner Harris suggested
that a committee be formed that would include a representative
of the Village Board. The committee' s responsibility would
be to review the overall Village procedures for handling annexation,
zoning and rezoning proposals of developers and to recommend
any suggested procedures or changes so that the Village can
more effectively standardize Plan Commission procedures as they
relate to handling developers in the Village. Those serving on
this committee will be Commissioner Shields , Chairman, Commissioner
Harris, Commissioner Mendenhall and Commissioner Keister. (John
Marienthal of the Village Board suggested after the meeting that
he would be willing to meet with this committee in its deliberations.
Chairman Genrich indicated the Commission' s willingness for him
to function as a participating member of this committee. )Mr. Seaberg
and Mr. Balling will be meeting with this committee also.
Staff Report
Mr. Balling stated that Levitt Residential Communities, Inc. ,
is on the agenda for the Village Board meeting May 27. They
have petitioned for rezoning of the Demuth Parcel. It is
presently zoned R-9 PUD and they are requesting a change to
R-6 PUD. They will need a Public Hearing and if the Plan
Commission feels strongly about this Public Hearing coming
before them there should be a representative in attendance at
the Board meeting. Commissioner Harris and Commissioner Haarr
will be attending the Village Board meeting on May 27 and have
been authorized by Chairman Genrich to respond for the Plan
Commission in this regard.
Adjournment
Commissioner Keister made a motion to adjourn and Commissioner
Jacobs seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 10 : 40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED: / inda Isonhart, Recording Secretary
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Carl Genrich, Chairman