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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. " Plan Commission Page 2 May 21, 1975 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 Revised and Corrected 6/4/75 Plan Commission Page 3 May 21, 1975 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. Y 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 e j Maryth XIvd. A#1,49 cc2dtve, g1. 60090 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 at-At 1-L/1/Z2-CAI Carl Genrich Plan Commission Chairman CG:li cc: Edward Fabish • Daniel Larson Verna Clayton • Joe Settanni Plan Commission Page 4 May 21, 1975 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. I Plan Commission Page 5 May 21, 1975 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, C it APPROVED: / inda Isonhart, Recording Secretary / ei' Carl Genrich, Chairman