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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 03/02/1994 - SPRUCE MEADOW ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES March 2, 1994 8:00 p.m. PRESENT: J. Glass, Chairman J. Meyers C. Henrici P. Ayers J. McAllister ABSENT: F. Geinosky, Secretary P. Feichter D. Paliganoff STAFF: R. Farrell , Administrative Assistant A. Boffice, Director of Engineering/Community Develop. M. Pye, Assistant Village Engineer PETITIONERS: S. Neeley, Lexington Homes T. Burney, Shain, Firsel & Burney, Ltd. B. Homans, Shiner & Associates V. Lay, Metro Transportation Group R. Seebach, Lake County Forest Preserve D. Gillian, Lowrey, Gudmundson, Leder J. Anderson, Christoper Burke Engineering Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m. Item A: Spruce Meadow Recommendation The Plan Commission discussed the recommendations for the Spruce Meadow Subdivision. Commissioner Ayers moved and Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion to approve the recommendations to the Village Board regarding the Spruce Meadow Subdivision. The motion passed unanimously (Feichter, Geinosky, Paliganoff ABSENT) . Item B: Lexington Homes Annexation, Rezoning & Special Use Permit Neeley stated that an additional 13 parking spaces were added to the development bringing the total up to 97 spaces. In addition, all guest parking is moved off of the right-of-way. Neeley noted that the revised plans include recommendations 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 as stated in Boffice's March 1 report (attached). Neeley noted that Lexington requests it variation for the Windham Lane/Hawthorne Lane street jog which measures less than 125 feet center line to center line (reference #1 in March 1 report) . Plan Commissit Minutes March 2, 1994 Pg 2 Neeley also noted that the meandering sidewalk along Rohlwing Road is for aesthetic appeal and is preferred to a vertical sidewalk along Rohlwing Road. Neeley stated that the minimum distance between buildings to the I-290 pavement is 142 feet. Sound studies performed on site indicate that with the proposed sound insulation, the interior sound level for buildings closest to I-290 will reach an interior sound level of 41 to 44. Federal regulations require a level of 45 or below. Neeley noted that the proposed berm and landscaping along I-290 will not have an affect on mitigating noise from I-290. The berm will have a height of 2 to 5 feet. Plantings in this area will have an initial height of 6 to 10 feet and reach 50 to 60 feet at full maturity with a 25 to 30 foot spread. Trees are expected to reach a full maturity in 30 to 40 years. In 5 years a noticeable difference in screening will be apparent. It was noted that the buildings will have a height of 31 feet. Commissioner Meyers questioned if basements will be built for the development. Neeley stated that the buildings will have no basements. Commissioner Henrici questioned if the developer plans to improve the proposed level of sound insulation. Neeley state that they may increase the level of sound glazing in windows which will show a slight reduction in the interior sound level . Commissioner McAllister expressed a concern for those buildings that have adjoining driveways and if snow will be stored in these areas. Neeley stated that there will be little if any snow stored in these areas. In addition, Neeley showed the Plan Commissioners the design plans for Talbots Mill which has similar adjoining driveways between buildings. Chairman Glass questioned if staff has a problem with the meandering sidewalk along Rohlwing Road. Boffice stated that this is not a problem. Commissioner Ayers stated that there appears to be not enough guest parking spaces for the south portion of the development. Burney stated that the number of visitor parking spaces meets the requirements of the Village's zoning ordinance. Chairman Glass questioned the Commissioners location preference for the water tower site. Commissioners Ayers and Henrici preferred the southeast corner. Commissioner McAllister preferred the northwest corner. Commissioner Meyers prefers the Wal-Mart site and not the Zirko Farm site. Chairman Glass stated his preference for the southeast corner. Chairman Glass stated his approval for the proposed rezoning of the site and to the common open space reduction. Glass questioned if staff had a problem with the Windham Lane/Hawthorne Lane street jog. Plan Commission M tes March 2, 1994 pg 3 Boffice stated that due to the low traffic and clear visibility a variation to allow the street jog is not a problem. Chairman Glass stated that in addition to the berm and landscaping along I-2.90 a solid fence should be installed to ensure safety and provide for privacy of those buildings adjacent to I-290. Commissioners Henrici and Meyers did not like the fence idea due to the maintenance problems a fence would present. Chairman Glass questioned if the additional parking spaces had any impact on the common open space amount. Neeley stated that the impact is negligible. Commissioner Henrici questioned if the Fire Department approved of the proposed street names. Neeley state that the names are under review by the Fire Department. Chairman Glass called for a 10 minute recess at 9:27 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:37 p.m. At this time Commissioner Henrici received an urgent call and had to leave the meeting. Due to a lack of quorum the consensus of the Plan Commission was to adjourn the meeting. Adjournment: Commissioner Ayers moved and Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion to adjourn. Chairman Glass adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, " —law Renee M. Farrell Administrative Assistant el 3-3-94 C: Chairman and Members of P1ar6'Commission, President and Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Vi age 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 Chief(2) , Village Attorney, Chairman and Members of ZBA R E V E ? MAR O 1 1994 Date: March 1, 1994 V;UACc �i, To: Renee M. Farrell, Administrative Assistant From: m44— Alan 4b — Alan J. B fic , .23. , Director, E/CD RE: LEXINGTON HOMES ANN1`XATION AND REZONING - REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT - RESPONSE TO STAFF COMMENTS We have reviewed the revised materials for the subject development and offer the following comments: Preliminary Encgineel-ing Plan Most of the preliminary engineering concerns have been addressed in Lexington 's February 21, 1994 response to the Village. Items that remain or have arisen include the following: 1) A variation will be required for the Windham Lane/Hawthorne Lane street jog which measures less than 125 feet centerline to centerline. 2) We recommend tihat the Plan Commission approve the landscaping of the guest parking "overhang" areas which will reduce the required depth of paving from 19 feet to 17 feet. 3) Additional guest parking is required near Huntington Court. Add 2 spaces to the guest area on Huntington Drive just east of Huntington Court and 2 spaces on Windham Lane just south of Huntington Drive. 4) Any Plan Commission recommendation should specifically include the approval of the public sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way along Rohlwing Road. 5) Three driveways (NE corner Huntington and Hawthorn, NE corner Huntington and Westminster West) need minor alignment_ revisions to further remove them from their proximity to intersections. Page 2 6) Realign Charlela Lane right-of-way and pavement slightly westward to better align with the existing Charlela Lane right-of-way and pavement. 7) Realign the southerly Huntington Drive entrance to slightly flatten out the reverse curve. Preliminary Plat Comments relative to the Preliminary Engineering Plan are also relevant to the Preliminary Plat. Preliminary Landscape Plan The quantities of trees and shrubs identified on the Plan meet the requirements of Village Ordinances. AJB:pcd