1974-03-13 - Plan Commission - Minutes WORKSHOP SESSION
BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Chesterfield - Plaza Verde
March 13, 1974
Chairman Carl Genrich called the meeting to order at 8 :16 p. m. ,
March 13, 1974, in the Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
Commissioners Present : Mr. Genrich, Chairman .
Mr. Mendenhall
Mr. Harris
M.r. Gamm
Mr. K e i s t e r
Yr. Shields
Commissioners Absent : Mr. H.aarr
Mr . Van Engen
Also Present : Mr. Bill Balling
Mr. Richard Heinrich, Zoning Board of Appeals
Mr. Ronald B. Grais - Plaza Verde
Mr. Marvin C. Hymen - Plaza. Verde
Mr. Fred G . Hillman - Chesterfield
Mr. Herbert Zaltzman - Chesterfield
Plaza Verde
Mr. Ronald Grais and Mr. Marvin Hymen discussed the Plaza Verde
site plan and informed the Plan Commission of new additions and
changes since they last appeared before the Plan Commission . Mr.
Grais stated the Appearance Commission had requested a large plaza
space . Therefore , they have created a. court effect at the easterly
end , and will put a. small park in this area . This will be provided
for community activities . Along the east site will. be a JoJo' s
Restaurant with open space around it almost like a. park. The
restaurant landscaping has previously reflected very heavy planting
around these buildings . All in all, this area. should have a. very
parklike appearance .
The changes on the plan from the last presentation to date included
now showing 532 cars , where previously 531 cars had been shown .
More shallow stores are shown on the new plan with depth. ranging
from 40 ft. to 80 ft. The islands still are significant in. size .
Commissioner. Mendenhall inquired how the wall facing Arlington
Heights Road will be treated . 1' r. Grais stated it would consist
of the same material as the face of the site , and this has not
been definitely decided on at present.
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Commissioner Mendenhall inquired what plans had been made for
signs . Mr. Grais stated a pylon sign with "Eagle" on it would
be included. A sign stating only "Plaza. Verde Shopping Center"
would be placed in the area . No other stores would be listed
on this sign. Mr. Hymen stated they are willing to work with
the ground level signs and will abide by what the Village desires .
Commissioner Harris asked if they plan to plant along Dundee
Road. Mr. Grais answered they have provisions for a. berm, and
the planting is roughed in on the site pl,a.n. Commissioner Harris
stated he felt the island would look nicer if it is planted with
more than grass . He added that landscaping 9 median strip on
Dundee Road is being considered by the Village , and he would hope
the merchants could help in planting the center median .
Mr. Balling inquired as to the sidewalks on the perimeter. Yr.
Hymen stated there will be none on Dundee Road, but there will be
one on Arlington Heights Road. Commissioner Shields inquired if
a sidewalk would be built along the rood on the west . Mr. Grais
replied one is not planned, and they preferred to discourage
pedestrian traffic in this unsafe area.
Commissioner Mendenhall asked if the developer intended to modify
the annexation a.greemer.t . Mr. Grais stated they would be agreeable
to amend the original annexation agreement if the Village were to
preclude a filling station at this point, if the Village and the
Plan Commission should so desire .
Committee Report - Responsibility Sharing
N,r. Richard Heinrich reported for the committee on sharing responsi-
bilities between the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals .
The committee ' s results :are attached . The Plan Commission agreed
it would review this information and take early action .
Chesterfield - Arrowhead
Chairman Genrich referred to the August 6, 1973 Village Board
Minutes stating the Plan Commission recommended Arrowhead be
permitted to revise the preliminary development plan to include
shifting the entire plan 5 feet north and provide for. g 40 feet
dedication for Lake-Cook Road and to further recommend that a 20
feet set back along the north and south property line be accepted .
After discussion, the Board moved the Village require a 50 feet
right of way dedication, a 20 feet side yard on the south and a. 15
feet rear yard on the north, and retain the same commercial acreage .
The adjusted set backs would be achieved by moving the project 10
feet north and making a. 5 feet adjustment somewhere within the
development. Upon vote , the motion carried .
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Mr. Fred G. Hillman and Mr. HerbertZaltzman , both representing
Chesterfield Builders , presented a new plat of survey to the
Plan Commission. Mr. Hillman stated they are ready for final
plat approval.
Mr. Hillman discussed the plat of survey. He explained that
Arrowhead is a condominium type development and will all be
privately owned. The plat of subdivision shows only the envelope
boxes where the townhouses will be located. As each building is
built , the surveyor will go back and survey each building and
prepare a plat of subdivision for each building. Under the statute
of the State of Illinois , this is ,all that is required. More will
be coming. The actual building and road locations will be shown
on the site plan. The plat of subdivision did provide dedication
of Lake Cook Road and Arlington Heights Road. Under the condomin-
ium act, all other streets are private streets and do not need to
be named .
Mr. Hillman stated the Plan. Commission previously requested a 10 ft.
pedestrian easement and they have complied with this . He added the
engineering has been reviewed by Mr. Seaberg and at this point they
are approved and the recommendations are being worked out .
Commissioner Harris read pages 15 through 17 of the Subdivision.
Control Ordinance . After reviewing this information, the following
requests were made by the Plan Commission of the Developer :
1 . As a result of the meeting of the developer with the Board
and Mr. Seaberg, the developer agreed to provide a. 15 ft .
easement from the northern limit of Windward Trail for
emergency vehicle access . Mr. Hillman stated the addition
of the easement would be sent by recordable document.
2. Require permanent monuments at all outer corners . Mr. Hillman
stated he would furnish a letter of agreement.
3. Building setback line should be drawn around the property.
Mr. Hillman stated he had no objection if it does not violate
the state condominium laws .
4. Mr. Raysa requested an addition to the Declaration of Convenant
from the developer. Chairman Genrich also requested a copy
of this information.
5. Plat needs a. signature line for the Village Engineer.
6 . Mr. Seaberg requested a change in the Burr Oak Street name
because there is already one in Arlington Heights , and it
would create problems as far as the Fire Departments .
7 . Chairman Genrich asked Mr. Hillman_ to contact Mr. Paysa
regarding naming the private streets . Mr. Hillman stated.
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they have a plan that does show the names . Chairman
Genrich requested Mr. Hillman to mail him a copy.
8. A. letter from the Wheeling Postmaster stating the names of
the streets have been approved.. Chairman Genrich requested
the developer to check with the Arlington Heights Postmaster,
also. A copy of the approved lists from each post office
should be mailed to Chairman Genrich.
The meeting adjourned at 9 :45 p.m. .
Respectfully submitted,
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Freeborn, Recording Secretary
Approved :
Carl Genrich, Chairman
PRELIMINARY MINUTES - ',TOT APPROVED
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SHARING RESPONSIBILI PIES
PLAN COYMISSIG
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ZC'_�:ING BOkRD OP AT-PEALS
The subcommittee appointed from the Zoning Board of Appeals
and the Plan Commission consists of P-.r. Stan Haarr, Mr. Burt
Harris , Yr. Richard Heinrich and_ hr. Edward hashek.
It was unanimously decided that a recommendation be made to
the Village Board that the following functions become the
areas of responsibilities of the Zoning Board of Appeals :
1 . All Special Use requests other than Planned Unit
Developments .
2 . Within residential districts , all rezoning from
a less restrictive to a more restrictive (such as
R-7 to R-2 ) .
3. Any rezoning within the categories of R-1 through
R-6 , single family zoning districts (such as R-2
to R-5) .
4. Rezoning from B-2 to B-1.
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