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1974-05-15 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Winslowe Apartment Project Plaza Verde May 15, 1974 Li Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8 : 25 P.M. , May 15, 1974, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard. Commissioners Present: Mr. Genrich, Chairman Mr. Gamm Mr. Haarr Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Harris Commissioners Absent: Mr. Keister Mr. Shields Mr. Goldspeil Also Present: Mr. Bill Balling Mr. Jerrold Brim - Plaza Verde Mr. Sherwin Braun - Plaza Verde Mr. Joseph Koenen - Plaza Verde Mr. Grais Mr. Hymen Mr. Nyman Plaza Verde Shopping Center Mr. Gamm reported on the Zoning Board of Appeals discussion concerning the 8 foot buffer strip variance required as the residential district buffer zone, and stated the Zoning Board approved the variance . Mr. Gamm also reported the Zoning Board agreed to the 6 foot planted screen along the rear yard. Mr. Haar questioned whether there was sufficient parking for employees as required by Ordinance. Mr. Nyman stated there were 7, 000 square feet more parking than is required in the customer area which could serve as employee parking if needed. Discussion followed on whether there would be sufficient parking space for employees and customers. It was agreed by all that parking provided met ordinance requirements . Mr. Genrich reported the Appearance Commission had approved the project on all aspects of the landscaping and architecture. �... Mr. Haarr moved to disapprove Plaza Verde Final Plan for three reasons: Plan Commission 5/15/74 Page 2 (1) The green belt required by ordinance of 12 feet is not being met. (2) The distance of the building from the residential property line of less than 50 feet required by ordinance. (3) The distance of the open loading berth in relation- ship to the residential property line which do not meet the requirements of the ordinance. There was no second to the motion. Mr. Genrich stated a straw vote of the Plan Commission was taken in April and they were in general agreement with the plan. Mr. Haarr was not present at that time. It was agreed that the Plan Commission would agree to these building set- backs if approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. It was noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals had given unanimous approval to all legally permitted variances. Mr. Gamm moved to recommend to the Village Board approval of the final development site plan for Phase I of Plaza Verde as presented by the Developer in the Design Plan dated April 9, 1974 provided: (1) The Village Board is in agreement with the variances from a 12 foot buffer to an 8 foot buffer on the south side of the property adjacent to the Residential District and the variance from 50 foot setback to 33. 67 foot setback along the same as approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (2) There is enacted an amendment to the original Annexation Agreement preventing construction of a gas station on this property. (3) The condition that the developer will construct a sidewalk along the eastern end of Phase II and the western end of Phase I of the development per their agreement in their letter of April 16, 1974. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harris. A roll call vote found the following: AYES: Commissioners Mendenhall, Harris, Gamm NAYES: Commissioner Haarr The motion carried. Mr. Harris moved to approve Final Plat for Unit I Plaza Verde development as depicted in the document dated May 15, 1974 , subject to prior engineering approval by the Village Engineer before action by the Village Board. Mr. Mendenhall seconded the motion. Plan Commission 5/15/74 • Page 3 Mr. Haarr stated by Ordinance the requirement is that the final Plat and Engineering approval be presented to the Plan Commission 10 days prior to the meeting at which they are going to act upon same. L.. Mr. Harris requested that a resolution be passed to advise the Village Staff that final engineering approval be presented to the Plan Commission before the developer meets with them. A roll call vote on the motion found the following: AYES: Commissioners Mendenhall, Harris, Gamm NAYES: Commissioner Haarr Mr. Haarr stated his "no" vote pertained to discussion held last week, that the Plan Commission would only consider Final Plat Approval after Village Engineer had completed his review and made a report of final engineering. The motion carried. Winslowe Apartments Mr. Robert Goldman, attorney for Rudnick, Wolfe, Snyderman and Foreman of Chicago, representing the Winslowe Apartment project at Rand and Baldwin Road, stated that in connection with the development of that project, which is totally within �... the county, the county has asked that the loop road be dedicated. This road provides access into the Winslowe apartment project and the Rand Road Condominium project. In order to dedicate the road to the County, Mr. Goldman stated approval is needed by Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights and Palatine Plan Commissions. Mr. Haarr moved to approve the request for a road dedication to the County of Cook by American National Bank, Trust #29754. Mr. Mendenhall seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Other Business Mr. Harris moved that the Plan Commission go on record that a Resolution be passed that it will only consider Final Plat Approval on developments only after receiving final engineering review in compliance with the Ordinances. Mr. Haarr seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Harris reported that at the Village Board meeting of May 11, 1974 , the Otis Phase II was approved and the Board accepted the roads as dedicated. He also reported that during Workshop session, the Village Board is considering �.., accepting dedication of all roadways within Planned Unit Developments. Discussion followed regarding views of Commissioners on road dedication. Mr. Haarr requested that at the next Plan Commission Workshop session, the pros Plan Commission 5/15/74 Page 4 and cons of dedicated streets be discussed prior to making comments to the Board as to the Plan Commission' s recommendation. L..r Mr. Mendenhall moved that the Plan Commission schedule its regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, starting June 1st thru September 1st, and if additional meetings are required, it be by the majority of the Commission. Mr. Haarr seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Haarr moved to adjourn. Mr. Harris seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Haarr left at this time. Mr. Mendenhall discussed his experiences at the ASPO Convention. After some discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, MarZ11smiller APPROVED //f_ J Carl Genrich, Chairman L..