1974-05-15 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Winslowe Apartment Project
Plaza Verde
May 15, 1974
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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:
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(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.
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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.
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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
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and cons of dedicated streets be discussed prior to making
comments to the Board as to the Plan Commission' s
recommendation.
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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
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Carl Genrich, Chairman
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