1974-08-07 - Plan Commission - Minutes Revised and Corrected
PUBLIC HEARING 8/21/74
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Buffalo Grove Veterinary Clinic
August 7 , 1974
Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8:23 p.m. ,
August 7, 1974, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
Commissioners Present : Mr. Genrich, Chairman
Mr. Haarr
Mr. Harris
Mr. Mendenhall
Mr. Goldspiel
Commissioners Absent: Mr. Gamm
Mr. Keister
Mr. Shields
Also Present: Mr. Bill Balling
Dr. William Fabian
Mrs . Suzanne Fabian
Mrs . Sylvia Brooks
Mr. William Dettmer
Chairman Genrich read the public notice published in the July 24,
1974 issue of the Buffalo Grove Herald.
Dr. William Fabian presented Exhibit A, a plat of survey with the
existing buildings and the proposed building addition and parking
lot as had been requested at the last meeting. He also presented
Exhibit B, a plat with the adjoining property lines and the zoning
of the adjacent property as requested at the last meeting.
To give an idea of what a veterinary hospital entails , Dr. Fabian
presented a film presentation on veterinary hospitals present and
past. He stated the veterinary practice is moving away from large
animals and now is mainly treating household domestic pets . He
stated he intends to hire commercial garbage pickup while St.
Fr .n,3is Pet Crematory will handle disposal of carcasses and cre-
mation. Dr. Fabian showed slides of various animal hospitals
in the area and noted their good appearance with no evidence of
outside animals or noise. He stated no vegetation will be dis-
turbed around his proposed hospital except 1 tree where the new
addition will be constructed.
Dr. Fabian reviewed with the Commission the Petition for Annexation,
a cover memo called a "Proposed Annexation Agreement" and Exhibit
A of Parcel 1 and Exhibit B of Parcel 2 and Exhibit C showing the
original plat of survey for the 2 parcels all of which were sub-
mitted at the July 10, 1974 Plan Commission meeting. Chairman
Genrich requested Dr. Fabian to read aloud the cover memo called
a "Proposed Annexation Agreement" for the public's information.
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Chairman Genrich asked Mr. William A. Dettmer, Chief Inspector,
for his opinion on the Fabian Property. Mr. Dettmer referred to
his letter of July 22, 1974 to the Plan Commission stating the
structure of the building is in very good condition, the plumbing
and heating systems are satisfactory and the septic tank has been
inspected and approved by the Lake County Health Department. Some
repairs were needed in the electrical system, but Dr. Fabian stated
he would correct this . Mr. Dettmer added he had also inspected
Mrs . Sylvia Brooks ' structure and it is also in very good condition.
Mrs . Sylvia Brooks had no comments to make.
Commissioner Mendenhall inquired as to the sewer and water tap on
agreement. Dr. Fabian stated they are in agreement to tap on to
sewer and water to the Village. Dr. Fabian stated they are in
agreement to tap onto sewer and water to the Village within 5 years .
This is covered in Article 7 of the Annexation Agreement.
Commissioner Goldspiel noted the zoning ordinance implies animal
hospitals and shelters comes under M-1 and not B-1 zoning. Mr.
Balling stated there was an amendment to this in 1968 or 1969.
Dr. Fabian stated the other animal hospital in Buffalo Grove has
B-1 zoning, so he assumed this was the correct zoning.
Mr. Balling stated after researching the Village Board minutes and
reviewing Ordinance 68-23, that, in fact, the B-1 zoning district
had been amended to include animal hospitals and clinics . Chairman
Genrich stated he would like the Village Attorney to interpret this
ordinance.
Commissioner Mendenhall stated Paragraph 4 of the Annexation Agree-
ment should be revised to include the comments from Ordinance #68-23.
Mr. Iry Capitell, the petitioners ' attorney, was requested to review
this information. Commissioner Mendenhall inquired if they would
be willing to put sidewalks in and put this in the Annexation
Agreement. Dr. Fabian stated he would, and Mrs . Brooks stated she
was also in agreement. Mr. Capitell stated it was his opinion that
the ordinance reviewed covered the property in question here.
Commissioner Harris inquired if Dr. Fabian presently owned the
property. Dr. Fabian stated they have closed the transaction and
now own the property. Commissioner Harris stated the entrance to
the property cannot exceed 25 feet wide by ordinance. Commissioner
Harris inquired if the petitioner would agree to spell out in the
Annexation Agreement that he would not construct any dog runs or
outdoor animal housings . Dr. Fabian stated, "Absolutely" .
Commissioner Harris stated this should be added to the Annexation
Agreement. Commissioner Harris further stated the annexation fee for
commercial property should be spelled out in the agreement, if
applicable .
Commissioner Mendenhall stated he would like it reworded for the
owners to tap onto sewer and water 2 years after the annexation.
Dr. Fabian stated the 5-year period is favored more by Mrs . Brooks .
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Commissioner Haarr inquired if water and sewer are available in
this area to date. Mr. Balling stated they do not know where
precisely it is located. Commissioner Haarr stated we should
look into this .
Commissioner Haarr stated there is a problem on the side yard
requirement. Ordinance requires 12 feet and this may have to be
waived in this case. Dr. Fabian stated the Lake County Health
Inspector said there should be no problem with water approval.
Commissioner Mendenhall stated he would like a letter from Lake
County on this information. Dr. Fabian stated he already had
submitted a letter of this nature to the Village.
Commissioner Haarr inquired if the county is aware of the plans for
paving the parking lot. Mr. Dettmer stated he did speak to a
Lake County officer and advised him of what this area would be.
A letter is not available, but the inspector was in agreement this
would be feasible. Mr. Dettmer added they cannot see any problem
with drainage in this area because of grass and shrubbery to pick
it up.
Mr. Paul Schmitt of Cambridge Drive stated he had small animals
that required care. He realizes there will be a shortage of
veterinarians in the future and stated Buffalo Grove would be very
fortunate to have Dr. Fabian's services in this area.
Dr. Fabian stated he would contact the Lake County people and have
them address the question of how this property and sewage system
relate to Arlington Heights and how the proposed driveway and
addition relate to this property.
Commissioner Haarr stated he would like an interpretation of
conforming with Ordinance 68-23 from Mr. Raysa and stressed the
concern of the Plan Commission on what will happen to the septic
field. He added he would like to review the preliminary plan further
bef ore approving.
Chairman Genrich stated if the information is available by August
21, the Plan Commission will consider this information at that time. I
Chairman Genrich closed the public hearing at 9:17 p.m. .
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
NL-Freeborn
Carl Genri , Chairman Recording Secretary
PRELIMINARY MINUTES - NOT APPROVED
REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Winston Square
August 7, 1974
Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 9: 30 p.m. ,
August 7, 1974, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
Commissioners Present: Mr. Genrich, Chairman
Mr. Haarr
Mr. Harris
Mr. Mendenhall
Mr. Goldspiel
Commissioners Absent : Mr. Gamm
Mr. Keister
Mr. Shields
Also Present : Mr. Bill Balling
Mr. Joseph Koenen, Winston Square
Mr. Morton Kaplan, Winston Square
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Goldspiel moved to table the approval of the minutes of
May 15, 1974 and Commissioner Haarr seconded the motion. Upon vote,
the motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Mendenhall moved to approve the minutes of
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public hearing and Commissioner Harris seconded. The motion unanimous-
ly carried that the minutes be approved subject to the following
change : Page 2, paragraph 3, line 11 change realizes to suggests .
Commissioner Harris moved to approve the minutes of July 24, 1974
Regular Meeting and Commissioner Haarr seconded. The motion was
carried that the minutes be approved subject to the following change :
Page 4, paragraph 1: After the last sentence add the following:
Commissioner Harris remarked he would also write a report to the
recommendation to be submitted to the Village Board. Commissioner
Goldspiel abstained.
Winston Square - Phase II and Phase III
Mr. Mort Kaplan and Mr. Joseph Koenen submitted final plat plans of
Phase II dated April 11, 1974 and Phase III dated July 26 , 1974
for the Commission 's review.
Mr. Balling stated engineering approval will be submitted for the
August 21 Plan Commission meeting. Mr. Seaberg has given no definite
opinion at this point.
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The final plat plans were checked against pages 15 through 17 of the
Subdivision Control Ordinance needed for a final plat. The following
points needed attention:
1. Letter from Wheeling Postmaster approving names of streets in
Phase II and III. (Paragraph h, page 16) .
2. Placement of permanent monuments. Letter of agreement will
satisfy requirement. (Paragraph o, page 16) .
3. Add 20 ft. setback lines from the street on all lots in
Phase II and III. (Paragraph q, pagel7 ) .
4. Report by Mr. Seaberg on engineering review.
Plat of Dedication - Phase I
Commissioner Haarr moved for approval of the plat of dedication for
the school site (10 acre) dated May 3, 1974 as required by the origin-
al Hawthorn annexation agreement. Commissioner Mendenhall seconded
the motion, and upon vote motion carried. Commissioner Goldspiel
abstained.
Dundee Median Strip
Commissioner Harris stated the Highway Department had denied the
request for landscaping the Dundee Road median. The next step for
the Plan Commission would be to write a letter to the Governor.
Commissioner Harris read a proposed letter to Governor Walker from
the Plan Commission. The letter was unanimously approved and will
be mailed in the near future.
Correspondence
Commissioner Harris read his attachment to the Plan Commission
recommendation submitted to the Village Board on the Ebben Property.
Chairman Genrich reported on a letter from Ronald B. Grais dated
July 25, 1974 to Daniel T. Larson. The letter stated the Village Board
had requested a letter from the legal title holder at Villa Verde
indicating that access would be available for storm water retention
in their basins . A copy of this letter was enclosed.
Lake Cook Road
Mr. Balling asked the Plan Commission for support of the concept to
devise a landscaping plan for Lake Cook Road. This information will
be needed within the next 6 weeks . This would be a joint action of
the Appearance Commission and the Plan Commission. This will be a
wide median and very adaptable to landscaping. Commissioner Goldspiel
stated he would oppose this becoming a major roadway. Mr. Balling
stated this opinion was reflected in the original discussions .
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Chairman Genrich stated the Plan Commission is in agreement to this
landscaping and Commissioner Goldspiel is opposed to this becoming
a major road and favors the Plan Commission taking steps to limiting
this if at all possible. The representatives appointed from the
Plan Commission will be Mr. Harris and Mr. Keister.
Lieberman
Chairman Genrich stated Lieberman has contacted the Village for a
permit for Lot 2. This was approved by the Village Engineer, Village
Board and Plan Commission. This is already an approved project.
They are coming in for Lot 2 permits and this should not require
further approval. The Plan Commission was in agreement with this .
Commissioner Mendenhall left the meeting at 11:10 p.m. . Commissioner
Haarr moved the meeting be adjourned and Commissioner Goldspiel
seconded. Upon vote, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
N reeborn
Recording Secretary
APPROVED:
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Carl Genrich, Chairman
PRELIMINARY MINUTES - NOT APPROVED