1965-09-17 - Plan Commission - Minutes •
September 17, 1965
Buffalo Grove Village Hall
PUBLIC HEARING
PRESENT: Alex Stasal, Norm Kortus, Ray Burbey, Ed Fabish, Ralph DuSold,
Ken Lewis, George Krug.
VISITORS: Richard Brown, Edward Levin, Mr. and Mrs. Sampson, Chuck Wil-
helm, John Hooper, Derek Palmer, Tom Edwards, Bill Farrington.
Hearing called to order at 8:10 P.M. Because George Krug could
not be here until later, Ralph DuSold made the motion to nominate Alex
Stasal as temporary chairman. Ed Fabish second. All in favor.
All witnesses were sworn in.
All exhibits were presented. It was noted that there were no
signatures on the petition. They were duly signed. The single fam-
ily lots were slightly better than the 7200 square feet minimum. Mr.
Brown stated that since a good portion of the area has nursery stock
on it, it would be used in landscaping the sites.
Mr. Hooper made the statement that the platt is not part of the
zoning agreement.
There was a question about the acreage that is now presently an-
nexed to Wheeling. What if it cannot be de-annexed from Wheeling.
Mr. Brown stated that there would be no problem in de-annexing, since
the area is now vacant.
Harry Martin asked how many total units proposed in area.
Answer: "R-5 single family 304, R-7 duplexes 164 units, R-9
L.95 units. None would be 3-bedroom units."
Question: "Was there any land set aside for school or park use?"
Mr. Brown: "No. There were sites east and west of the area for
that purpose. Also the cost of the land was high and in order for it
to be profitable, no land could be set aside for public use."
Question: "Would this total area be limited to 963 units?"
Answer: "Yes. They would be bound by the plan."
Mr. Dwight Hall, Secretary for District 21, Board of Education,
wanted to make a statement:
"Neither the board nor I have had a chance to study Mr. Brown's
prbk6h ation. The rapid growth of District 21 has put a tremendoud
burden on the school district and I wish there could be a moratoriux
on building for the next year or so to let the schools catch up. At
present there are 800 children in kindergarten. The district has no
plans to obstruct normal growth but it does support the upgrading of
acreage to reduce density. I hope that the village will adhere to its
master plan density and require developers to set aside 10% of total
land area for public dedication for school and park sites."
Mr. Brown stated that it is within the district's power to condemn
land for school use, but hoped that the school would consider a money
donation for each unit. Also, the intent of the apartment units was for
condominium use appealing to the matured family who have no children of
school age.
Ken Lewis asked if children under 18 would be excluded under lease
or sale agreement.
Mr. Brown: "Yes. Cameo Condominium in Wheeling has that provision.
Mr. Hooper asked Mr. Hall what the school district's figures were
for number of students per unit.
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Mr. Hall: "1.1 student per house and .5 students per apartment.
Mr. Hooper: "'What was the average assessed valuation per unit in
1959 and now?"
Mr. Hall: "16,30H in 1959 and 11053 in 1965."
Harry Martin asked Mr. Hooper how many acres in Buffalo Grove are
developed.
Answer: "L60 acres developed and platted. Glen Grove has 959 total
acres.
Mr. Palmer asked what the density was for the Brown subdivision.
Answer: "2.38 per gross acre, the master plan calls for 4..28 per
gross acre and 7.13 for the Brown subdivision."
Mr. Brown stated that the 2.38 figure for Glen Grove included the
flood plain area and the golf course, thus distorting the density figure.
Mr. Hooper asked Mr. Brown if he had any economic study plan prepared.
Mr. Brown: "No formal study had been done."
Mr. Harry Tyler, President of District 21, Board of Education:
"Mr. Brown, in a pre-annexation agreement in West Farmington devel-
oped by Hollywood Builders, there was a total of 720 lots, total acreage
site
of 175. A 15 acre junior high school/was set adide and a 5 acre elemen-
tary school site. An agreement was set up to donate $75 per home as it
was built and occupied to defray cost of school sites. The 5 acre site
was an out right donation but Hollywood Builders were in arrears in their
r✓ payments to the district and to date were not paid up. Since Mr. Brown
was in some way associated with Hollywood Builders, would there also be
a problem of payments in the proposed developments."
' Mr. Brown: "The Cambridge development is under my direction and I
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\./ promise that all committments agreed in the pre-annexation agreement
would be strictly adhered to."
dr. Hooper asked Mr. Tyler what size of school would be required
to service the area in question.
Mr. Tyler stated that it would require 20 classrooms to service
the 600 students, about the size of the Alcott School with a 10 acre
site, at the minimum.
Mr. Brown: "The condominium would be financed by an insurance
company."
In the B-2 area, Mr. Brown would like a temporary permit for a
putting range.
Mr. William Simpson said these temporary things have a habit of
becoming permanent.
Alex Stasal asked Mr. Brown if there would also be an amusement
park.
Mr. Brown: "No."
Mr. Palmer: "Mr. Brown, how long will it take to complete the
area?"
Mr. Brown: "About four years if the market is favorable."
Mr. Brown said that he wanted the B-2 district for special use
permits.
Norm Kortus made the motion to adjourn the public hearing. Ken
Lewis second. in favor. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.