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1974-09-11 - Plan Commission - Minutes WORKSHOP SESSION BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION CAMBRIDGE ON THE LAKE BUFFALO GROVE VETERINARY CLINIC September 11, 1974 Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8 :21 p.m. , September 11, 1974, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Blvd. . Commissioners Present: Chairman Genrich Mr. Gamm Mr. Keister Mr. Haarr Mr. Goldspiel Mr. Shields Commissioners Absent: Mr. Harris Mr. Mendenhall Communications Chairman Genrich reported on a letter from the Illinois Department of Transportation addressed to him from Langhorne Bond dated September 6 , 1974. The letter was in reply to the Plan Commission's letter to Governor Walker concerning the landscaping of the median strip on Dundee Road. The letter stated where conflicts arise between operational and aesthetic goals , the State must give first consideration to public safety and has found this median strip would not be in the best interest of the traffic safety. Chairman Genrich reported on a copy of a letter from Mr. Bill Balling to Mr. Jerry DeGrazia, Miller Builders , dated September 4 1974 regarding the project in Ela Township. The letter relayed the Plan Commission's request for the builder to meet with them on September 25. Flood Plain Ordinance Commissioner Haarr stated he had reviewed the proposed Flood Plain Ordinance and found a required change on Page 3, paragraphs b and d. Where the word basement is used, the word should be substituted with basement and/or cellar because of the defini- tions in the zoning ordinance. Commissioner Haarr further added he found the new ordinance to be a very good ordinance and much clearer than the current one. Commissioner Keister stated the new Flood Plain Ordinance is more specific and understandable than the current Flood Plain Ordinance and he would suggest the Plan Commission recommending the Village Board approve it, with the change Commissioner Haarr suggested. Plan Commission Page 2 9/11/74 Village Board Meeting Commissioner Keister reported at the Village Board Meeting of September 3, 1974 the Ebben Property was approved by the Village Board for B-1 with Special Use Zoning. He stated the Plan Commission recommendation was reviewed, along with the minority reports . Chairman Genrich polled the members of the Plan Commission in accordance to see if they had any insight as to why the Village Board does not adhere closer to the Plan Commission recommen- dations. Discussion followed. Warehouse Storage Buildings Chairman Genrich showed the Commission site plans from Bill Balling that gave an architectual rendering and depicted con- ceptually a development for small unit warehouse buildings . Chairman Genrich added no location for the buildings has been named to date, and the Village Staff would like the Plan Commission's recommendation as to the suitable zoning district. Commissioner Haarr will look into the appropriate zoning districts and make this recommendation. Cambridge on the Lake Commissioner Haarr stated Ordinance 74-5, dated March 4, 1974, allowing the variation for Building 6 in the Cambridge on the Lake Development has a 6 month limitation. As per Ordinance Article 13, Section 4.6, it would appear now that this variation is invalid. (Mr. Dettmer came into the meeting after this was discussed and informed the Commission he is aware that this variance has expired. ) Proposed Annexation Agreement Chairman Genrich stated discussion on the Proposed Annexation Agreement which was on the agenda this evening is postponed until Commissioner Harris is present. Buffalo Grove Veterinary Clinic Chairman Genrich distributed information received by him prior to the meeting from Mr. Paul Raupp. Chairman Genrich questioned what appears to be a carbon copy of a letter sent to Mr. Dettmer dated August 29, 1974 from the Lake County Health Department signed by Mr. Gunnarson which is in apparent conflict with the letter the Plan Commission had received from Mr. Dettmer dated August 21 relative to the Health Department evaluation of this Plan Commission Page 3 9/ll/74 property. The Plan Commission discussed this and is interested in: a) establishing the validity of the purported letter dated August 29, and b) establishing working relationships with the Village Staff so that further conflicting opinions such as this might be prevented if at all possible. Commissioner Goldspiel stated he is most interested in the Plan Commission always securing complete and accurate data from all public agencies prior to the Plan Commission making a decision, if at all possible. (Mr. Dettmer came into the meeting after this discussion was held. He stated that the letter of August 29 from Mr. Gunnarson is inconsistent with an earlier letter from the Health Department and this matter has now been clarified. A new letter will be received soon which Mr. Dettmer will supply the Plan Commission. In essence, he stated the Lake County Health Department is of the opinion the septic field is adequate for the proposed use. ) Proposed Cook County Zoning Ordinance I Chairman Genrich stated he had received copies of the Cook County Zoning Ordinances from Bill Balling. The copies were given to Commissioner Haarr. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes Commissioner Haarr reviewed his proposed zoning ordinance changes dated July 10, 1974 with the Commission. Comments and discussion followed, but were not concluded in final form. This will be an item for future workshop agendas . The meeting adjourned at 10: 37 p.m. . APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, Carl Genrich, Chairman NL-Freeborn Recording Secretary PRELIMINARY MINUTES - NOT APPROVED