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ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Plan Commission Minutes
December 7, 1994
8:00 P.M.
Present: F. Geinosky, Chairman
P. Feichter, Secretary
P. Ayers
J. McAllister
D. Paliganoff
R. Guzzardi
Absent: C. Henrici
J. Meyers
Staff: R. Farrell, Administrative Assistant
M. Pye, Assistant Village Engineer
Petitioners: R. Trivedi
Chairman Geinosky called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Item A: Super 8 Motel - Special Use Permit
Chairman Geinosky read the legal notice for the public hearing.
Commissioner Feichter swore in the petitioner.
Trivedi stated that they desire to build a 50 room Super 8 Motel
at 2951 W. Touhy. It was noted that the property is currently vacant
and is directly east of a storage facility.
Chairman Geinosky noted that the Plan Commission has received two
site plans for this development, one of which has not been reviewed by
staff.
Trivedi stated the most recent submittal addresses the comments
from staff. It was noted that staff has not had the opportunity to
review the most recent site plan, however, upon cursory review there
have been some major revisions that deserve staff 's attention.
Commissioner Ayers mentioned that he would like more information
On the location of the cross drive easement and how traffic would flow
between neighboring properties.
Commissioner Paliganoff questioned if the petitioner will meet the
30 foot rear set back as required by staff. The petitioner stated that
he has been trying to reach staff on this issue and is not sure if this
requirement is necessary. Commissioner Paliganoff requested that staff
address this requirement in the plan.
Commissioner Paliganoff questioned if there are any Super 8
Motels in the area that are similar in appearance to the proposed
motel. Trivedi stated that the Super 8 Motel in St. Charles on North
Avenue and Clark is similar to the proposed design.
Commissioner Paliganoff questioned the petitioner on the ownership
of the property. Trivedi stated that ownership is dependent on the
Special Use Permit and financing.
Commissioner Paliganoff questioned the time frame on constructing
the motel. Trivedi stated that upon receiving the building permit the
motel would be constructed within 180 days.
Commissioner Feichter stated that the Plan Commission should meet
again on this item after staff has reviewed the most recent site plan.
Chairman Geinosky expressed disappointment over the petitioners
lack of preparation for the public hearing. Chairman Geinosky advised
the petitioner that more information is needed, specifically,
architectural renderings of the proposal, information on landscape
planned for the property, reasons as to why this use is the best use
for the property. In addition, Chairman Geinosky mentioned that the
petitioner should look into getting appropriate representation to
present their case for a Special Use Permit.
Chairman Geinosky also mentioned the proposal for a rock crushing
facility to the east of this property. The petitioner mentioned that
the rock crushing proposal fell through due to the recent purchase of
the property by a trucking firm. Chairman Geinosky asked that staff
verify this statement.
After further discussion Commissioner Ayers motioned and
Commissioner Paliganoff seconded the motion to continue the public
hearing on this item to January 4, 1995 at 8 p.m. Upon voting all
AYES, the motioned carried unanimously (Meyers, Henrici ABSENT) .
Adjournment:
Commissioner McAllister moved and Commissioner GuZZardi seconded
the motion to adjourn.
Chairman Geinosky adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Renee M. Farrell
Administrative Assistant
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