1975-01-22 - Plan Commission - Minutes WORKSHOP SESSION
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
January 22, 1975
Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. ,
January 22, 1975, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Blvd.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Genrich
Mr. Haarr
Mr. Keister
Mr. Shields
Mr. Goldspiel
Mr. Jacobs
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Mendenhall
Mr. Gamm
Mr. Harris
Also Present: Mr. Bill Balling
Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer
Changes in Board of Zoning Appeals Responsibilities
Mr. Balling reported that in answer to his letter to Mr. Raysa of January 16,
regarding a Public Hearing for changes in the Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Raysa
confirmed that it is the Plan Commission's responsibility to hold any
Public Hearing relative to changes in the Zoning Ordinance and this
applies to changes required by the Board of Zoning Appeals at this time.
The Plan Commission then discussed the proposed ordinance which provides
for increased powers for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Jacobs
suggested that in Section 4-Variations it should be made clear when the
word Board is used whether they are referring to Village Board or
Zoning Board of Appeals. The word Board should be changed to Zoning
Board of Appeals in the following sections: 4.1-2, Line 1 ; 4.3, Line 1 ;
4.4, Line 2; 4.5, Line 2 and Line 12; 4.6, Line 2 and Line 5 and Lines 2 and
3 in second paragraph of 4.6.
Mr. Goldspiel stated that he did not think the Zoning Board of Appeals
should
u have the authority given to them in Section 4.1-2, a through c,
in cases where the Village Board will pass on the final development plan.
He thinks that the Village Board should have the last say on the entire
project in case the plan should be changed when it gets to the Village
Board. If it is not part of a development plan then his objection does
not apply.
After some discussion on Section 4.1-2, a through c, the Plan Commission
members agreed that what the ZBA is proposing exceeds what they had meant
to propose.
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Mr. Genrich asked Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Haarr to act as liaisons with the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Consideration of Revised Subdivision and Zoning Fee Schedule
Mr. Balling summarized the Village staff findings in their review of
our current filing fees and plan and plat review fees as reported in
his memo to the Plan Commission dated January 17.
Mr. Genrich requested that the staff prepare a new Section 18 for the
Plan Commission including the possible fee changes prior to establishing
a date for a Public Hearing.
Simpson - Goldin Properties
Regarding the possibility of the developer filling in the portion of the
lake on the Simpson property, Mr. Genrich stated that he felt the
developer should try to maintain as much of the lake as possible and
make it compatible with the commercial development.
Mr. Goldspiel stated that he thinks there is a legal question as to whether
they can fill in the pond. He will look into that and see whether or not
the Park District has any recourse if a co-owner of the lake fills it in.
Mr. Genrich asked Mr. Keister to attend the Park District meeting and also
follow through with the Appearance Commission.
Consideration of Changes in the Zoning Ordinance
Mr. Haarr stated that he sees no great conflicts between the sign ordinance
and what is in the zoning ordinance. He did, however, find there is a
problem in definitions. There are approximately 10 differences in the
sign ordinance. Currently 5 of them are in the zoning ordinance and they
do not agree with each other.
Mr. Haarr stated that although there is a committee working on a new sign
ordinance, he thinks we ought to straighten out the conflict in definitions
in our book. The conflicting words are: Awning, Sign, Sign Advertising,
Sign Flashing and Gross Sign Area.
Mr. Genrich asked that Mr. Haarr compile the sign definitions as set forth
in the current sign ordinances of the Village so that we can consider
them in terms of changes we are contemplating in the zoning ordinance.
Mr. Haarr will serve as a liaison and check with Mr. Dettmer and will inform
him of what the Plan Commission will be doing.
Staff Report
Town Center Plan - Mr. Balling stated that the economic research
people have been in touch with him and that the contract provides
for one presentation before the appropriate Village body which
will probably be the Village Board. He feels that it is essential
that it be known to the Board that there should be a joint session
at the time of presentation with the Plan Commission and Village
Board.
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Arlington Heights' Comprehensive Plan - Mr. Balling stated that
he reviewed the general comprehensive plan of Arlington Heights
and sent them a map showing the existing land use inventory
for the area and a map which shows the inconsistencies between
the Buffalo Grove comprehensive plan and the general comprehensive
plan for Arlington Heights.
Winston Square - Mr. Balling stated that the county recorder
refused to accept the approved plat. He is going to contact
Centex and have them mail a copy of the Condominium Agreement
to Rod Jacobs.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Li da Isonhart, ecording Secretary
APPROVED:
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Carl Genrich, Chairman
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