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1974-04-17 - Plan Commission - Minutes REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION Grand Spaulding Dodge April 17 , 1974 Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8: 37 p.m. , April 17, 1974, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard. Commissioners Present: Mr. Genrich, Chairman Mr. Gamm Mr. Keister Mr. Haarr Mr. Harris Commissioners Absent: Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Shields Mr. Goldspiel Also Present : Mr. Bill Balling Mr. Ronald Schwartz, Grand Spaulding Dodge Mr. Leonard Kraus , Grand Spaulding Dodge Mr. Robert Fiffer, Grand Spaulding Dodge Grand Spaulding Dodge Mr. Ronald Schwartz distributed the site plan to the Commissioners and stated the ingress and egress lines had been changed from 30 feet to 25 feet to comply with the Village ordinance. He also distributed the plat of survey and stated the ingress and egress lines had been changed from 30 feet to 25 feet, the subdivision name (Grand Spaulding Dodge) had been added and certification of the owner of the property was shown on the plat and notarized. Mr. Schwartz presented a letter of agreement stating permanent monuments will be placed at corners of the property as requested. Chairman Genrich inquired if the developer understood that the sidewalks are required. Mr. Schwartz stated Mr. Kraus will comply with the Village requirements . Commissioner Harris inquired if the Commission was to approve both the site plan and the plat of survey and added neither had been recently approved. After discussion, it was decided both required approval. Commissioner Harris moved to approve the plat of survey as presented by Grand Spaulding Dodge. Commissioner Haarr seconded and upon vote motion unanimously carried. Plan Commission Page 2 4/17/74 Commissioner Harris moved to disapprove the site development plan as presented by Grand Spaulding Dodge due to the northwest corner of the property not being left in its natural state to beautify Buffalo Grove. There was no second. Mr. Fiffer, attorney, stated the problem is these trees involved are of a unique species which are destructive to automobiles and automobile finishes and particularly so in view of the prevailing westerly winds. Mr. Fiffer presented the Commission with a letter dated April 12 , 1974 from Howard LeVine, Science Department Chairman of Skiles High School, Evanston, Illinois stating information on the catalpa tree. Mr. Fiffer stated the question of trees was fully discussed before the Appearance Commission and as a result of this discussion a great number of trees were added to the landscaping plan at their request. Many more trees are in the landscape plan than were originally requested. Mr. Fiffer asked the Plan Commission please to take into consider- ation the catalpa problem. Commissioner Harris inquired how much of an area the developer would lose if they did not pave near the trees . Mr. Fiffer responded the problem is the westerly wind could cause damage to cars other than those that were under the trees . Chairman Genrich stated the Plan Commission is entitled to make a recommendation to the Village Board and by law we can make the recommendation. Commissioner Haarr moved the Plan Commission recommend approval to the Village Board the final plan of Grand Spaulding Dodge stating it meets all the plan requirements , but it is the feeling of the Plan Commission to retain the four large trees on the northwest corner of the property. It is our feeling that this is an asset to that corner and an all out effort should be made to save these trees . It is required that sidewalks be put on the north and west sides of the property, and the developer has agreed to install them. Commissioner Keister seconded and the vote followed: Commissioner Keister: Yes Commissioner Gamm: Yes Commissioner Haarr: Yes Commissioner Harris : No Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Haarr moved to approve the minutes of April 3, 1974 subject to the following correction : Page 4, paragraph 5, line 4 delete PUD's and add special uses. Commissioner Harris seconded and upon vote motion unanimously carried. Plan Commission Page 3 4/17/74 Commissioner Haarr moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 10, 1974 subject to the following correction: Page 2, paragraph 9, line 1 insert special before meeting. Commissioner Harris seconded, and upon vote motion unanimously carried. Correspondence Chairman Genrich stated he was in receipt of a copy of a letter from Stan Crosland to Dan Larson stating approval was made to include the Park and Recreation percentage incentives into our "Guidelines for Development of Recreation Facilities for High Density Residential Projects" . Chairman Genrich requested Mr. Balling to talk with Mr. Crosland and come back to the Plan Commission with a report concerning this . Walkway to School Chairman Genrich stated the water retention area in Strathmore Grove has been dedicated to the Village by Levitt and Mr. Dan Larson informed him the Village will take steps to put a school walkway through this land. Ebben Property Chairman Genrich stated the attorney for the Ebben Property talked with him and stated they would like to meet with the Plan Commission on May 1. A general discussion of the Ebben Property followed. Ordinance 74-2 Commissioner Haarr moved to inform the Village Board that in Ordinance 74-2 Sections 2. 7, 3.6 and 6. 7 should have headings transitional yards which were left out at the time Ordinance 74-2 was passed, and some action should be taken by the Board to include this in the ordinance. Commissioner Harris seconded and upon vote motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. . Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: N. reeborn, Recording Secretary Carl Genr ch, Chairman PRELIMINARY MINUTES - NOT APPROVED