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Plan Commission Minutes
August 2, 1995
8:00 p.m.
Present: F. Geinosky, Chairman
P. Feichter, Secretary
C. Prochno
J. Meyers
C. Henrici
P. Ayers
J. McAllister
R. Guzzardi
Absent: D. Paliganoff
Staff: S. Niehaus, Administrative Assistant
P. Vadopolas, Administrative Intern
Petitioners: J. Kaufman, Katten, Muchin, & zavis
Chairman Geinsoky called the :meeting to order at 8:01 p.m.
Item A: Metropolitan Victoria Subdivision
Kaufman introduced himself as the attorney for the petitioner,
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. , who is seeking to subdivide the
property so that it may be sold to Victoria Banquets for the
construction of a banquet facility. Kaufman explained that Lot #1 would
be sold to Victoria and Lot #.2 would be sold to a different developer
at a future time.
Kaufman addressed the comments provided by the Director of Public
Works dated July 14, 1995. Kaufman stated that he had spoken to the
Village Engineer who had no objections to the absence of frontage on
public right-of-way for Lot #1. Niehaus also stated that he had spoken
to staff and that there were no objections to the proposed easement for
ingress/egress. Kaufman also stated that he had spoken to Metropolitan
Life's corporate counsel regarding the dedication of an exclusive
easement for the Village utilities which are located on their property
for the Lee Street receiving ;station.
Kaufman addressed the comments provided by the Director of
Engineering and Community Development dated July 14, 1995. Kaufman
stated that Metropolitan Life would be seeking a variation from the
Village requirement for 10 foot public utility easements on the south
and east property lines due to their belief that there was already
sufficient easements provided on the property. chairman Geinosky
stated that the variation needed village Board approval and that all
recommendations of the Plan Commission would be subject to approval by
the Village Board.
Kaufman stated that all comments regarding the easement language
and the dimensions of the property had already been addressed with
staff. Niehaus concurred.
Commissioner Guzzardi questioned why the petitioners were seeking
a variation from the 10 foot easement requirements. Kaufman stated
that Metropolitan Life felt that the 25 foot easement on the north side
of the property was sufficient enough for the entire subdivision and
that they would prefer not to include other easements at this time.
Kaufman stated that they would be willing to provide the 10 foot
easement if necessary.
Commissioner Ayers questioned the purpose of the 60 foot easement
on the north side of the property and as to how many lanes of traffic
would be located on it. Kaufman stated that 25 feet were for public
utilities and that the remaining 35 feet was for ingress/egress to the
site.
Commissioner Meyers questioned staff if any consideration had been
given to limiting access to the site from Lee Street to emergency
vehicles only due to potential traffic pattern difficulties. Niehaus
stated that no staff comments were received on this matter and that he
would contact the Fire Department and Engineering Department to inquire
as to the feasibility of limited access from Lee street. Kaufman
stated that Metropolitan Life had no objection to this proposal.
Commissioner Henrici questioned whether the 35 foot width for
ingress/egress met minimum roadway requirements. Niehaus stated that
he would verify that the proposed roadway met village requirements.
Commissioner Henrici expressed his concern over the lack of the 10
foot public utility easement along the south property line and
requested that this be brought to the village Board's attention.
Upon further discussion, Commissioner Guzzardi moved and
Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion to approve the Metropolitan
Life - victoria Subdivision as presented, subject to the the Village
Board's consideration of Commissioner Henrici 's request that a 10 foot
easement be provided along the south property line.
Upon voting (All AYES, Paliganoff absent) , the motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner McAllister moved and Commissioner Meyers seconded the
motion to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
'Ce'z `i Al'`'J
Scott R. Niehaus
Administrative Assistant
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