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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 08/04/1993 - KMART/AMEND SITE PLAN ELK GROVE VILLAGE Plan Commission Minutes August 4, 1993 PRESENT: David Paliganoff, Acting Chairman Paul Ayers Charles Henrici James McAllister John Meyers Tom Parker ABSENT: John Glass, Chairman Fred Geinosky, Secretary Pat Feichter STAFF: Renee M. Farrell , Administrative Assistant Scott R. Niehaus, Administrative Intern Earle R. Kracht, Building Inspection Supervisor PETITIONER: Dale Inman, Kmart Chairman Paliganoff called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m. ITEM A: - Kmart Amendment to Site Plan - Atrium Chairman Paliganoff stated that Kmart is requesting an amendment to their site plan by adding an atrium on the south end of the building facing Meacham Road. The addition is 100 feet long, 30 feet wide and 18 feet tall . Dale Inman, the Director of Shopping Center Design for Kmart, explained that the addition would be used to increase the size of the "International Cafe" located in the building. The existing design seats 65 people where as the amended design would seat 150 people. Inman noted that the extra seating is needed for peak periods during the day. In addition, the cafeteria will serve Chinese, Mexican and Italian cuisine. Inman stated that there is a loss of parking spares due to the addition resulting in a total loss of 19 spaces. Commissioner Henrici asked if the additional restaurant seating would affect the required number of parking spaces. Kracht explained that the entire structure is considered strictly as a retail business and not the combination of many separate uses. In addition, Kracht explained that required parking for the site is calculated according to a formula specifically for retail use. Commissioner Ayers questioned if there would be a door placed on the atrium addition. Inman stated that a doer is planned for emergency use only. Plan Commi4(_ ion nutes August 4, 1993 p9 2 Commissioner McAllister questioned why the design was not done originally. Inman stated that the design plans were not in existence when the development was originally approved. Commissioner Parker questioned if the front view of the building would be significantly altered. Inman explained that the view from Biesterfield would remain the same and the glass atrium will be visible from Meacham Road. Farrell stated that all changes were approved and that Kmart had conformed with all Village codes. Acting Chairman Paliganoff opened the meeting for public comment. Melanie Gordon, 1596 Texas, questioned details regarding the sign for the cafe. Dale Inman stated that the sign would be similar to other signage on the building and would conform to Village regulations. Commissioner Meyers expressed concern over a small S-curve in the driveway by the north end of the structure. He stated that this may create a traffic hazard. Inman was unable to speculate as to why the curve was present. Commissioner Meyers suggested the possibility of having Kmart work with staff to determine the feasibility of eliminating the S-curve. After further deliberation, Commissioner Meyers motion and Commissioner Henrici seconded the motion to recommend to the Village Board the following: - To approve the amended site plan which includes the plans for the glass atrium; and - To have Kmart research the feasibility of providing for a straight driveway at the north end of the building facing Meacham Road. Upon voting, all AYES (Glass, Geinsoky, Feichter ABSENT) . The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Meyers questioned Inman if a potential retail use has been found for the separate retail building. Inman stated that their real estate consultant, Mid America, is looking for tenants , however, it is the intention of Kmart to delay construction on the retail building until after the Super Kmart opens. Commissioner Meyers inquired as to the possibility that Kmart may change their parking lot from 90 degree parking stalls to angled parking. Inman stated that Kmart changed its policy 3 years ago to include strictly 90 degree parking. Inman stated that Kmart is not looking to change the parking lot design to angular parking at any time in the future. Plan Commie on nutes August 4 , 1993 pq 3 ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Henrici made a motion and Commissioner Parker seconded to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Paliganoff adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted Scott R. Niehaus Administrative Intern el 8-9-93 C: Chairman and Members of Plan Commission, ZBA Chairman, Village President, Board of Trustees , Pillage Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Director of Engineering/Community Development, Director of Public Works , Fire Chief, Ass 't Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chiefs(2) , Village Attorney August 5, 1993 TO: President and Board of Trustees C/ FROM: a�yl�' David J. . aliganofT, Acting Plan Commission Chairman SUBJECT: Amendment to Super Kmart Site Plan On August 4 the Plan Commission held a public meeting to discuss an amendment to the Super Kmart Site Plan for plans to include a glass atrium to the south end of the structure facing Meacham Road. The atrium will be 100 feet long by 30 feet wide by 18 feet in height. The atrium will house an expanded International Cafe which is Kmart's interior dining area for food served within the premises. This area would also house restrooms and a small video arcade. The atrium will provide for additional seating which will be used especially during peak hours. It was learned that the atrium will have no impact on required parking, bulk zoning regulations , subdivision regulations; and will be constructed in accordance with the Village's Building, Fire and Health codes. Because of the atrium, there is a slight change in the driveway alignment resulting in a total loss of 19 parking spaces. However, Kmart still meets the required number of parking stalls for the development. In addition, there was discussion of a slight S curve in the driveway in front of the north end of the building. The Plan Commission expressed an interest to have Kmart determine if that S curve could be eliminated so that the entire driveway along the front portion of the building would run straight. After further deliberation the Plan Commission voted unanimously (Glass, Geinosky, Feichter ABSENT) to recommend to the Village Board' the following: - To approve the amended Site Plan which includes the plans for the glass atrium. PLan Commif.cn C Finding of Fact August 4, 1993 Pg 2 In addition, the Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the Village Board to have Kmart research the feasibility of providing for a straight driveway at the north end of the building facing Meacham Road. C: Plan Commission Chairman and Members, President and Board of Trustees, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Director of Engineering/Community Development, Village Clerk, Fire Chief, Village Attorney