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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 04/19/1995 - GULLO SITE PLAN Vol ELK GROVE VILLAGE Plan Commission Minutes April 19, 1995 8:00 P.M. Present: F. Geinosky, Chairman P. Feichter, Secretary P. Ayers R. Guzzardi C. Henrici J. McAllister C. Prochno Absent: J. Meyers D. Paliganoff Staff: S. Niehaus, Administrative Assistant Petitioners: George Gullo, Gullo Development Corporation Macedonia Aldana, Gullo Development Corporation John Butera, Butera & Associates Joe MCKeska, Taco Bell Sandra Brands, McClennan Company Charles Haubner, McClennan Company Chairman Geinosky called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Chairman Geinosky asked if there were any changes to the minutes from the last meeting. Commissioner Ayers stated that he had no. changes to the minutes for the March 29 meeting but asked that two additions be included in the N:arch 15 minutes. First, that his request that if Victoria intends to have helicopter landings on their property that they construct/designate a helipad which is separate from the parking area. Second, that it be shown that Victoria is willing to seek permits for their various uses as necessary instead of receiving a blanket approval from the Village Board for all uses on their property. Chairman Geinosky also requested that his name be removed from the vote at the March 29 meeting as he is only required to vote in order to break a tie. Item A: Gullo Site Plan Butera stated that the proposed site plan would include 5 units in 2 buildings with approximately 58,000 square feet of available space not including Outlots #1 and 1(2. Currently, the tentative tenants include Sears, (Unit A) , a bedding store or hair salon (Unit B) , Trak Auto (Unit C) , and a video store (Unit D) . The remaining unit is still undetermined at the moment. Butera stated that most of these units are not high volume retail stores that produce a tremendous amount of traffic. Butera stated that the site plan contained an existing berm and fence on the west side of the property. In addition, Butera stated that the petitioner would be willing to add additional landscaping as required by the Village. Aldana explained that the general traffic flow of the site would include ingress/egress at both the east and west side of the property with shared access to the existing shopping center to the east of the site. The east driveway would be the required 36 foot width in order to accommodate traffic entering and exiting both shopping centers. All lighting on the site will be directed towards the commercial buildings, away from residential property. All trash dumpsters would be screened for aesthetic purposes. In addition, it was stated that all landscaping on the property would comply with Elk Grove Village standards. Butera stated that the ingress/egress to the site would be made easier by a traffic light at the southeast portion of the property. This entrance will serve both shopping centers as the existing entrance to Elks Crossing will be limited to right-in/right-out traffic by an insurmountable median on Biesterfield Road. Righ-in/right-out access will be also provided at the west side of the proposed site. Chairman Geinosky asked if the petitioner had any renderings or information regarding what the buildings would look like. Aldana stated that they did not have any renderings at this time but will provide some to the village Board prior to their voting on the petition. Aldana stated that the petitioner intends to have the buildings built in a more modern fashion yet compatible to the existing Elks Crossing facility. Commissioner Guzzardi questioned what type of screening would be used for the outside sales area attached to Unit A. Butera stated that the area would be used as a lawn and garden center for the Sears Hardware. The area would be fully screened with a 13 foot fence. Commissioner Guzzardi asked if the retail goods would be visible from the outside. Butera stated that the fence would only partially screen the area but the fence would be aesthetic pleasing. Commissioner Guzzardi questioned why there were not fire hydrants on the site plan. Aldana stated that fire hydrant location would be addressed by final engineering. Aldana stated that the hydrants will be located in accordance with Village standards (1 every 300 feet) . Commissioner McAllister questioned if the screening on the north side of the property was adequate. Niehaus stated that the landscape and screening plans for the site were not submitted yet but will be reviewed by staff for compliance upon submittal. Commissioner McAllister questioned as to who would be parking in the rear of the buildings. Butera stated that parking in the rear would mostly be used by employees. Commissioner Ayers questioned if Units A, B and C were actually 1 building. Butera stated that it was actually 1 building joined by common walls. Commissioner Ayers questioned if there were plans for a walkway across the existing driveway between the proposed site and the existing buildings. Butera stated that. a pedestrian walkway would be striped for that purpose. Commissioner Ayers asked if the proposed buildings would be set back further than the existing buildings. Butera stated that they would be slightly further set back than the existing buildings due to the fact that if they were moved up it would decrease the number of parking spaces on the property. Commissioner Ayers questioned what the facade of the Sears Hardware building would look like. Aldana stated the Sears facade would incorporate their company image and colors, however, the petitioner will work to have it maintain some consistency with the other units in the development. which will be developed in a compatible nature to the existing buildings next door. Commissioner Ayers expressed concern that the proposed development be done in a manner that is consistent and compatible with the building next door for aesthetic purposes. Chairman Geinosky asked that language requiring the developer to be architectually compatible to the existing buildings in regard to the front, side and rear areas of their property be included in the Finding of Fact. Commissioner Henrici asked what specific materials would be used. Butera stated that the buildings would mostly consist of brick, driv-it, and glass similar to the Elks Crossing buildings. ` McKeska informed the Plan Commission that the exterior of the Taco Bell would be slightly different from the photos presented at the March 29 meeting. McKeska stated that Taco Bell will no longer be using brown, red, and green as their primary colors. Their new color scheme will be blue and pink. The remaining aspects of the building will remain the same. Commissioner Ayers questioned if the exterior parking spaces on the property could be reduced from 9 ' x 19 ' to 9' x 17 ' to allow for more green space. After discussion, it was determined that the parking spaces on the site were in accordance with Elk Grove village standards and did not have to be altered. Commissioner Guzzardi questioned if the loading area behind Units D and E would create any traffic problems. Butera explained that it was a parallel loading area and therefore would not impede traffic flow in the north-south- driveway adjacent to it. Commissioner Prochno asked if the site would have a separate name and if so, where would it be posted. Butera stated that they intend to have their own name which will be posted on a monument sign in the southeast portion of the property. Commissioner Henrici questioned who was responsible for maintaining the berm on the west side of the property. Butera stated that it is the responsibility of the Homeowner's Association for the subdivision adjacent to the property. Commissioner Henrici expressed concern over the landscaping of the entire site, specifically the south end fronting Biesterfield Road. Butera stated that the petitioner shared the concern and planned to install all landscaping as required by the village, including any additional requests which were made. Commissioner Ayers questioned if the petitioners were concerned over the current zoning of Outlot #2. Butera stated that they were not concerned at this time and would address it at a later date if necessary. Chairman Geinosky asked if the petitioners were seeking any variations besides that which was already approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Butera stated that no more variations were requested. Chairman Geinosky asked how much space there was between Unit A and the existing facility. Aldana stated that there was approximately 40 feet in between the two buildings. Chairman Geinosky read a letter from Commissioner Meyers (absent) outlining his concerns over the rezoning of Lot #1 to B-3 from B-2. Geinosky stated that the letter would be attached to the finding of fact as a dissenting opinion of the Plan Commission. In response to the concerns outlined by Commissioner Meyers' , Butera stated that the village would still maintain control over Outlot #2 in the future. If they wish to build a drive-thru facility or restaurant at that location they will need to go before the Plan Commission and village Board for approval. Commissioner Henrici agreed with Commissioner Meyers comments in his letter regarding Biesterfield Road, specifically that it should be maintained to the highest aesthetic level. Chairman Geinosky opened the meeting for comments from the audience. There were no comments. Upon further discussion, Commissioner Feichter moved and Commissioner Henrici seconded the motion to approve the site plan subject to the following conditions:' - that the site plan be revised to show the proper zoning Outlot #2 (B-2) ; and - that final engineering plans comply with all applicable village codes and regulations. Upon voting (Henrici, Ayers, Prochno, Feichter, McAllister AYES, Guzzardi, ABSTAIN, Meyers, Paliganoff ABSENT) , the motion passed. Item B: Touhy - Higgins Resubdivison Branda stated that she was representing McClennan Company, current owner of property located at 2951 Touhy Avenue. Branda explained that the Plan Commission had recently approved a Special Use Permit to allow a Super 8 Motel on this property and that the proposed subdivision would divide their property into two lots so that they could sell the appropriate lot to the Super 8 developers. Branda stated the plat cf subdivision had been through the engineering review process two times. The only remaining comments from staff pertained to specific language which was needed on the plat of subdivision. Chairman Geinosky questioned as to the future use of the remaining outlot. Branda stated that McClennan Company would still own the property and were seeking to develop it as a complementary use to the hotel which would be built next door. The most likely use would be a restaurant facility. Chairman Geinosky questioned where the petitioner stood in regards to complying with the Director of Engineering's comments dated April 12, 1995. Branda stated the appropriate language from I.D.O.T. and signatures from the engineer and property owner would be added after Plan Commission approval was received. In regards to the National Resource Inventory Report and the Endangered Species Report, Branda notified the Commission that she had spoken with the appropriate agencies and was told that they would not need the reports unless the Village required them to be submitted. Niehaus stated that he would follow through with staff to make sure the appropriate reports were submitted to Engineering if necessary. Commissioner Henrici questioned why the easement for ingress/egress to Lot #1 was diagonal instead of horizontal. Haubner stated that the diagonal pattern was required to accommodate a retention pond which is located in the northwest portion of Lot #2. There were no further comments from the Plan Commission. Commissioner McAllister moved and Commissioner Guzzardi seconded the motion to approve the Touhy-Higgins resubdivision subject to the - petitioners obtaining the necessary signatures as required by staff. Upon voting (ALL AYES, Meyers, Paliganoff ABSENT) the motion carried. Chairman's Report Chairman Geinosky updated the Plan Commission on a number of matters of Village business including: the 40th Anniversary Theme, GTE Airfone, Village Smoking Policy, and the Northwest Housing Partnership Senior Housing Proposal. Commissioner Feichter moved and Commissioner McAllister seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting Adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scott R. Niehaus Administrative Assistant SRN/el 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 Zoning Board of Appeals