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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJPZ - 07/29/1996 - TRUCK PARKING GREENLEAF/CELLULAR ONE ANTENNAS ELK GROVE VILLAGE JUDICIARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE JULY 29, 1996 CHERNICK CONFERENCE ROOM 8:00 P.M. PRESENT: P. Rettberg, Chairperson J. Petri, Trustee N. Czarnik, Trustee STAFF: R. Rummel, Assistant Village Manager G. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney J. Bantner, Police Commander S. Trudan, Plan Reviewer/BIS TRUCK PARKING - I R 0 RE .NL .AF AVENCIF The Committee reviewed the correspondence from Harbortown, Inc. Trucks are parking in front of their business to use Mc Donalds Restaurant, causing traffic concerns. The consensus was for the Police Department to review "No Truck" parking guidelines for the area. CELLULAR ONE ANTENNAS The Committee discussed several issues concerning the proposed locations of the antenna and equipment cabinets and how their appearance will affect the surrounding areas. Among the main concerns were that the structures were at an acceptable distance from roadways and residential areas, and also, that the equipment cabinets were properly screened from public view. Representatives from Cellular One explained that there were technological reasons for the proposed locations and antenna heights. The Committee offered the following comments for the proposed locations: Meacham Site - The Committee requested that the petitioners look into moving the equipment farther from the adjacent townhome development and also research the possibility of locating the antenna on a nearby civil defense siren pole near Gibson Drive. If the antenna must be along Meacham, relocate it south of the proposed location and utilize a wood pole to blend with the wooded area. Fox Run Golf Course Site - The Committee recommends matching the color of the antenna with the color of the sign and locating the antenna on the backside of the sign. Twenty-two Arlington Heights Road Site - The Committee reviewed the site and provided no additional comments. SanFilippo Site - The Committee recommends matching the color of the antenna with the color of the sign. VFW Site - The committee requested the submittal of a landscape plan to ensure the equipment cabinet is effectively screened from public view. Overall, it was the consensus of the JPZ Committee to recommend that the Village Board authorize the Joint Plan Commission/Zoning Board public hearings as soon as Cellular One concludes their investigation of the Meacham Road site. Model Telecommunications Ordinance (MTO) The Committee discussed the MTO and 1996 Telecommunications Act as they impact cellular antenna sites. The Village Attorney is placing the MTO into final form for consideration by the Village Board. The Committee recommends maintaining the Special Use requirement for cellular antennas so that each request can be reviewed on a case by case basis. Through staff review, antenna petitioners are requested to examine existing antenna sites, existing tall structures, and municipal locations before finalizing a site. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. lk c: Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Village Attorney, Village Clerk, Director of Engineering & Community Development, Chief of Police