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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 02/15/1995 - GTE AIRFONE 021 ELF: GROVE VILLAGE Plan Commission Minutes February 15, 1995 8:00 p.m_ Present: F. Geinosky, Chairman P. Feichter, Secretary P. Ayers C. Henrici J. McAllister C. Prochno Absent: R. Guzzardi D. Paliganoff J. Meyers Staff: S. Trudan, Building Inspector Supervisor Petitioner: Bob Nelson, GTE Airfone The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. The minutes of the previous Plan Commission meeting were approved as submitted. Item A: GTE Airfone Special Use Permit Chairman Geinosky briefly reviewed the main concerns discussed at the first meeting. Bob Nelson of GTE displayed an exhibit showing what the tower would look like at the location proposed in the side yard. He explained that the alternative tower location behind the building was unacceptable to the landlord who cited aesthetics and the blocking of a rear loading dock as their reasons for objection. Chairman Geinosky explained that the procedure to be followed by the Plan Commission at this meeting would be to arrive at a recommendation for the village Board and note that an additional hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals would be required to address the issue of a structure being located in a required side yard. Commissioner Henrici voiced an objection to the tower being located in the side yard adding that he did not feel comfortable with setting a precedent in this area. Commissioner Ayers and Commissioner Henrici then briefly discussed the parking lot layout shown on the site plan. Commissioner McAllister asked for clarification on the dimensions of the concrete base used to support the structure. chairman Geinosky asked for a motion. Commissioner Feichter moved to approve the request for a Special Use Permit to locate an 80 foot tower in the side yard subject to the approval of a zoning variation allowing the side yard installation. Commissioner Prochno seconded the motion. Chairman Geinsoky recalled that among the previously suggested conditions was a commitment by the petitioner to remove the tower structure should they vacate the premises. Commissioner Henrici suggested that the motion be amended to require removal of the structure immediately upon its discontinued use or the petitioner's vacating of the property. Commissioner Ayers expressed agreement with Commissioner Henrici that he did not feel comfortable with setting a precedent with respect to locating accessory structures in side yards. He also expressed a concern that a positive recommendation may be viewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals as the Plan Commission "giving the proposal its blessing" without some serious concerns being conveyed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Commissioner Ayers and Commissioner Henrici agreed that they preferred the tower being located behind the building noting that they believed that the landlord had not exhausted all alternative possibilities. Upon voting, (all AYES) a Special Use Permit granting the construction of an 80 foot tower was approved subject to the following conditions: - granting of a zoning variation from the zoning Board of Appeals to allow a structure in a required side yard, and - removal of the tower immediately upon it's discontinued use or the petitioner's vacating of the property. item B: Lexington Homes Final Plat of Subdivision Chairman Geinosky explained that the Village Board had asked the Plan Commission to approve the Final Plat Phases One and Two subject to minor changes being added to the plat which were faxed to the Village just hours before the meeting. A motion to approve the Final Plats of Subdivision for Huntington chase Phases one and Two was made, upon voting, (all AYES, Prochno abstaining) the motion passed. Chairman Geinosky mentioned that the Village was looking for suggestions for a theme to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Entries should be submitted by March 2. Discussion followed with .respect to finding a date for a joint meeting with the Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee to discuss antenna towers. A suggestion was made to meet one hour before any scheduled meeting for preliminary discussion. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Steve Trudan Building Inspector Supervisor ST/el -2-17-95 C: Chairman and Members of Plan Commission, President and 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, Deputy Fire Chief (2) , Assistant Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Chairman and Members of ZBA.