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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 06/01/1994 - MASTER MOTORS ELK GROVE VILLAGE Plan Commission Minutes Jane 1, 1994 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: J. Glass, Chairman D. Paliganoff J. Meyers P. Ayers J. McAllister ABSENT: P. Feichter F. Geinosky, Secretary C. Henrici STAFF: R. Farrell, Administrative Assistant S. Niehaus, Administrative Intern S. Trudan, Building Inspector Supervisor PETITIONER: Mike wicklin, Master Motor, Inc. Tony Bonifazi, Master Motors, Inc. Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. Item A: Master Motors, 1280 Howard - Public Hearing Special Use Permit Acting Secretary Paliganoff swore in the petitioners. Wicklin stated that Master Motors, Inc. wishes to acquire a Special Use Permit to operate a general automotive and light truck repair facility at 1280 Howard Street. operations would be limited to mechanical work, no painting or body work would be done on the site. Wicklin added that due to its location in the Elk Grove Industrial Park, the property at 1280 Howard would be an ideal location to operate a business of this type. Chairman Glass questioned why the petitioners chose the proposed location. wicklin stated that. he and Bonifazi had been looking for suitable locations in the Northwest Suburbs for 6-8 months. They were unsuccessful in finding any locations along major thoroughfares in the area. In addition, most locations had soil contamination from old fuel storage tanks and were being monitored by the EPA. Chairman Glass questioned how the property at 1280 Howard will be kept free of similar contamination problems. wicklin stated that there will be no fuel tanks on the property. In addition, Master Motors will undergo the proper cleaning measures required to ensure that no contamination will occur, including installation of a triple-waste basin drainage system which will be used to trap fuel, oil, and liquid leakage so that it may be disposed of properly. Plan Commissio, Ainutes June 1, 1994 Page 2 At this time, Chairman Glass asked the petitioners if they had any further comments for the Plan Commission. Wicklin requested that the requirement to have a six foot high solid fence around all open storage areas for automobiles waiting to be serviced be waived. Wicklin argued that the presence of a fence at the rear of his lot would create substantial difficulties Ear snow removal in addition to limiting parking space in times of heavy snow fall. Commissioner McAllister questioned as to the number of parking spaces available as well as if there would be any equipment/autos stored outside of the building. wicklin stated that the rear area of the building could hold as many as 30 cars. In addition, there will be not outside storage. Farrell noted that there was actually room for 10 parking spaces when striped in accordance with Village Codes. This amount satisfies Village ordinance which requires 1.5 storage spaces for each work station in addition to 1 parking space per employee (a required 7.5 spaces total) . Commissioner Ayers questioned as to whether the rear lot would be considered parking or storage and how these spaces would be determined. Wicklin stated that the proposed use of the lot would be for parking of vehicles which would be worked on during the day. Commissioner Ayers questioned if Master Motors would operate any kind of torch and at what height it would be used. Wicklin stated that torches would be used in compliance with village ordinance which requires that they are used at least 18 inches above the floor. Commissioner Paliganoff questioned if there would be any parking problems such as spill over to neighboring property or obstruction of parking lanes. Wicklin stated that there will be no parking spill over onto neighbors property or into the side fire lane. Commissioner Meyers questioned as to the square footage of the building. Wicklin stated the building is 5, 000 square feet of which 4,000 square feet would be used for mechanic work with the remainder used for office space. Mechanic space includes three work bays for 2 mechanics, and storage of parts and equipment, all access to the building would be in the back. In addition, there will be signs indicating that customers must drive to the rear for vehicle service. Commissioner Meyers asked the petitioners how they will regulate their workload and if they have any plans for expansion. Wicklin stated that all work will be scheduled in an amount which can be handled by both employees. wicklin also stated that they do not foresee any building expansion. Chairman Glass opened the hearing to comments from the audience. Plan Commission M tes June 1, 1994 Page 3 Mr. Harold Chinick, Trustee for the property at 1260 Howard, stated two concerns over the petition for special use: - that cars from 1280 will use the parking lot at 1260 Howard - that the fire lane for 1280 Howard would be used for driveway and parking use Chinick believes these problems could cause a loss in property value and create a fire hazard. Wicklin reiterated his earlier statement that no parking problems are expected. He also stated that the necessary signage designating the fire lane will be installed. In addition, wicklin stated they have a two year lease with the option to buy. They would like to buy within the first year. Mr. Ron Jorgenson, current tenant at 1260 Howard, stated that he has no objection to the proposed special use. He also stated that he would prefer that no fence be required. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing at 9:01 p.m. Commissioner McAllister questioned what type of signage would be installed on the property to advertise Master Motors, Inc. wicklin stated that they would install ceramic finished building sign. Chairman Glass asked why the petitioners had not considered placing the fence on the lot line within the rear easement in order to allow more room for snow removal. wicklin stated that he was unaware of this possibility. Commissioner Ayers suggested that the petitioner pursue the possibility of installing a smaller fence which would be used to screen vehicles placed in overnight storage with the remainder of the rear lot to be used for parking for same day service vehicles. Considerable discussion took place regarding fencing requirements and options. Upon further deliberation it was decided that the petitioners would work with the Staff to develop an acceptable fencing plan. Upon completion of the fencing plan, the petition for Special Use Permit will be placed on the June 15 Plan Commission agenda for consideration by the Plan Commission. Plan Commissi- Minutes June 1, 1994 Page 4 Adjournment: Commissioner Ayers made a motion and Commissioner Paliganoff seconded to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Glass adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scott Niehaus Administrative Intern el 6-9-94 C: Chairman and Members of Plan Commission, President, Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Director of Engineering/Community Development, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(2) , Village Attorney, Chairman and Members of ZBA