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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 09/21/1994 - AMERITECH REVISED MINUTES V ELK GROVE VILLAGE Plan Commission Minutes September 21, 1994 8:00 p.m. PRESENT: F. GeinoSky, Chairman P. Feichter, Secretary C. Henrici J. McAllister P. Ayers R. Guzzrdi J. Meyers ABSENT: J. Glass D. Paliganoff STAFF: R. Farrell, Administrative Assistant PETITIONERS: J. Reily, Ameritech P. Hefner, Ameritech J. Peasil, Ameritech T. Pecora, Peccra Development Corp. Chairman Geinosky called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. Item A: Ameritech Special Use Permit - Public Hearing Secretary Feichter swore in the petitioners. Chairman Geinosky explained that the public hearing is for the Special Use Permit request from Ameritech to place a 75 foot monopole tower and 11.25 ' X 26' equipment shelter at the northwest corner of 952 Fargo (Towne Air Freight Company) . Reily explained that the actual monopole is 70 feet and will be placed on a triangular steel deck reaching 5 feet in height. The tower will have a diameter of 24" on the bottom and 12" on top. The tower will be operating at a power level of under 100 watts. In addition, all equipment will be contained in the shelter and visited once every 3 to 4 weeks for maintenance purposes. No special lighting is required for the tower. Commissioner Meyers questioned why the tower wasn't placed at the southwest corner of the property. Reily stated that the property owner selected the proposed site because of the minimal impact on parking and traffic movement on site. Commissioner Meyers expre:;sed concern about the towers' close proximity to residents. Reily stated there is a berm just to the north of the property as well as a building along Landmeier that conceals the lower portion of the tower and equipment shed. Commissioner Henrici questioned the tower's distance to Landmeier Road. Reily estimated that the distance is greater than 200 feet. Commissioner Henrici questioned what type of fence will be used to surround the site. Reily stated that 6 foot chain link fence will be used. commissioner Henrici questioned why Ameritech chose this site. Hefner explained that the proposed site will be used to fill in gaps of coverage in their current system. Hefner further explained that the ideal location for the tower would be further west as the coverage is needed to the west. Hefner added that once the site is in operation it will also relieve the capacity of other cellular sites in the region. Commissioner Feichter questioned if the site will have any affect on the public health, safety and welfare. Reily stated there is no such evidence on any health threat caused by these towers and further added that the tower will comply well within the safety guidelines set by the Federal Government. Commissioner Feichter questioned if the tower will have any impact on home appliances. Reily stated that no interference to residents will be caused by the tower. commissioner Guzzardi questioned the appearance of the equipment shelter. Hefner stated that the equipment shelter will have an exposed aggregate appearance. Commissioner Guzzardi questioned if a shorter tower could be placed on top of the Towne Air Fright building. Reily stated that the building would not be able to support the tower. Commissioner McAllister questioned if Ameritech has plans to locate any additional towers in the Village. Hefner stated that no additional towers are planned within the next three years, however, additional towers are possible in the future. Commissioner Ayers questioned how the tower could cover the large western area to Route 53 given its far eastern location. Reily stated that the western faces of the tower will be higher in wattage than the eastern faces. Chairman Geinosky questioned the time frame for construction. Reily stated that they plan to be operational 30 days after receiving the necessary approvals. Chairman Geinosky questioned if Ameritech would agree to a time frame on removing the tower and shelter once their lease agreement with Ameritech expires. Reily stated they would not object to this. chairman Geinosky questicned if the tower location is still negotiable with Towne Air Freight. Peasil noted that the property owner desired the proposed location because of its minimal impact on parking. Commissioner Henrici questioned if only the tower could move further south on the site to minimize the visual impact to the north. Reily stated that they like to keep the tower and equipment shed close together to minimize the amount of cable exposure. Chairman Geinosky opened the public hearing comments from the audience. Alan Graine, an employee at 951 Fargo questioned if the tower was safe to be near and also mentioned that he would not like to see the tower move further south toward 951 Fargo. Reily stated that the tower will not cause a health threat to workers or residents in the area. Commissioner Ayers stated that he would like to see the tower moved further east on the property. Reily stated that if the tower is moved eastward there is a concern above providing adequate coverage to the west. in addition, Reily mentioned that by moving the tower further east it will not be further from the residential homes. At 9:30 p.m. Chairman Geinosky closed the public hearing. The Commission took a 10 minute recess. Chairman Geinosky called the Commission back to order at 9:40 p.m. Commissioner Henrici motioned to recommend the village Board grant Ameritech's petition for a Special Use Permit for a 75 foot monopole tower and equipment shed at 952 Fargo. Commissioner Feichter seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 AYES, 1 NAY (Meyers) , 2 ABSENT (Glass, Paliganoff) . Commissioner Henrici motioned to recommend the village grant Ameritech's petition for a Special Use Permit provided that upon expiration of Ameritech's lease agreement with Towne Air Freight the tower and equipment shed are removed within 90 days. Commissioner Guzzardi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 AYES, 1 Nay (Meyers) , 2 ABSENT (Glass, Paliganoff) . Item B: Pecora Conceptual Site Plan Pecora presented his plan;; for a multi-family development in a 7 acre area bounded by Higgins to the north, Wildwood to the west, Stanley Street to the east and multi-family to the south. Pecora explained that the;_e will be three buildings with 24 units each (72 units total) . The units will be manor homes. There will be two access points to the development with the primary access off Higgins and the other by the extension of Lindahl Street to Williams Street with a connection to Stanley Street. Pecora noted that in his preliminary discussion with IDOT they have indicated that an entrance would not be allowed off of Higgins Road. Pecora noted there may be utility barriers with the extension of Lindahl Street and Williams Street. Pecora stated that he would be willing to work with staff on this issue. Pecora stated that the units will run from 950 to 1,350 square feet and contain 1 to 2 bedrooms. Commissioner Guzzardi questioned where retention will be provided. Pecora stated that retention will be provided in the landscaped areas and the parking lot. Commissioner Ayers questioned if any of the current landscape will be saved. Pecora noted that some but not all landscaping will be saved. Commissioner Henrici questioned the pricing of the units. Pecora stated that he plans to sell the units starting at $85,000 to $125,000. Commissioner Henrici questioned if Pecora plans to provide soundproofing due to the proximity to the airport. Pecora stated that soundproofing would be cost prohibitive for this development. Commissioner McAllister stated that there does not appear to be sufficient parking. Pecora stated that additional parking can be added by Higgins Road. Commissioner Henrici stated that he would like to see an access point off Higgins Road. Pecora stated that IDOT might be more favorable to a Higgins Road access if it were moved further west. Pecora stated that he will work with IDOT and staff to finalize his plans for the development. Adjournment: Commissioner Henrici moved and Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion to adjourn. Chairman Geinosky adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submit, Renee M. 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