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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 09/06/1995 - OFFICE MAX ver ELK GROVE VILLAGE Plan Commission Minutes September 6, 1995 8:00 P.M. Present: F. Geinosky, Chairman P. Feichter, Secretary P. Ayers R. Gizzardi J. Meyers D. Paliganoff C. Prochno Absent: J. McAllister C. Henrici Staff: S. Niehaus, Administrative Assistant Petitioners: Don Frantz, Cedarwood Development, Inc. Leenerdt Kleinjan, Haeger 6 Associates Chairman Geinosky called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. Item A: Office Max Special Use Permit Chairman Geinosky read the: docket for the public hearing. Commissioner Feichter swore in the petitioners. Don Frantz stated that his company, Cedarwood Development, was seeking a Special Use Permit for the purpose of constructing an Office Max retail facility at the southwest corner of Oakton Street and Busse Road. Frantz stated that a spE!cial use permit was necessary because the property is currently zoned I-1 Industrial. Frantz stated that under Phase I, the proposed facility would be a 23,500 square foot, single story building. The building material would consist of 4" x 12" masonry brick in a deep red color which would be consistent with the color scheme of Motel 6 and Cooper Lighting on the adjacent properties. Primary access to the site will be available from two existing curb cuts on BUSSE! Road. A third access point is also available off Oakton Street which utilizes cross-easement agreements through the Motel 6 parking lot.. Frantz stated that Motel 6 and Cooper Lighting had no objections to the Office Max facility. Under Phase II of the development the size of the building would increase to approximately 30, 000 square feet for the purpose of expanding their operations to include a "Furniture Max" department within the facility. Sufficient area is available on site to provide additional parking in relation to the increased building size. Phase II development will take place dependent upon the initial success of the smaller facility in meeting and exceeded sales levels anticipated by Office Max. . Frantz stated that Cedarwood Development has committed to removing all failed asphalt on the existing site and will replace it with heavy duty pavement. In addition, Cedarwood has submitted a statement of commitment to construct public sidewalk along Busse Road as requested by staff. Frantz stated that the property was also in the process of being re-subdivided from two lots to one lot. Niehaus confirmed that the re-subdivision plans were currently under review and that staff comments were due on September 11. Frantz stated that he felt the construction of an Office Max at this location would be an acceptable use for the property for several reasons, including: the large concentration of industrial/office buildings in the area; the amount of traffic in the area; the limited impact on existing traffic patterns due to the fact that no new curb cuts were required; and the aesthetic compatibility of the proposed facility in relation to surrounding structures. Commissioner Prochno questioned if any signage would be located on site besides on the building. Frantz stated that monument signage would be placed at points of ingress/egress to the site. Niehaus stated the sign dimensions have already been submitted and are within the regulations set forth by the Village sign ordinance. Commissioner Meyers questioned what would happen to the large grassy area north of the proposed structure. Frantz stated that in Phase I the area would remain the same. However, in Phase II, that area would be converted to parking in order to meet the minimum parking requirements which will increase with the larger building in Phase II. Commissioner Meyers questioned what areas would receive new asphalt and who would be responsible for its maintenance. Frantz referred to the site plan and showed what areas would be replaced and stated that Cedarwood Development would be responsible for maintenance of the replaced asphalt. Frantz also stated that any additional asphalt found to be sub-par during construction would be replaced at that time. Commissioner Meyers questioned how future changes to the Oakton/Higgins/Busse intersection would affect the development. Frantz stated that he was not aware of the changes that were planned for the intersection but stated that office Max felt that this was a good location already even though it did not have a conventional frontage on a major roadway. Chairman Geinosky questioned as to the relationship between Cedarwood and Office Max. Frantz stated that Cedarwood would own the building and lease it to office Max for a period of 20 years. Commissioner Feichter questioned why the property was being consolidated. Frantz stated that it is simply easier to maintain, plan, and build on one property as opposed to three because there is less confusion with property and set back lines. Commissioner Guzzardi questioned why the handicapped spaces in Phase I were so far away from the entrance of the building. xleinjan stated that Office Max has agreed to move them closer to the door as recommended by staff. Commissioner Paliganoff questioned as to the history and working relationship of Office Max and Cedarwood Development. Frantz stated that Cedarwood was approximately 20 years old and has been working with Office Max for 4 years. Together they have development 10-11 Office Max stores. Commissioner Paliganoff questioned as to the economic benefits of the office Max facility, specifically, the number of jobs created, property tax revenue, and sales tax revenue. Frantz stated that he did not have exact figures at this time but he could supply them to staff at a later date. Chairman Geinsoky asked that those figures be included in the Finding of Fact.. Chairman Geinosky asked the petitioners to explain the traffic flow for the development. Frantz explained that the majority of traffic would enter/exit off of Busse Road while a minor number of cars would enter on Oakton and drive through the Motel 6 lot. Frantz stated that there would be sufficient room for movement within the parking lot. Chairman Geinosky questioned as to the hours of operation for the facility. Frantz stated that he would like to confirm the exact times before providing that information. Chairman Geinosky asked that the hours of operation be included in the Finding of Fact. Chairman Geinosky referred to the August 18, 1995 memo prepared by the Director Of Engineering and Community Development and asked if the petitioners would respond to the recommendations. Frantz stated that they had no objections to staff comments and are willing to comply with each recommendation. Chairman Geinosky closed the public hearing at 9:06 p.m. Upon further discussion, Commissioner Ayers moved and Commissioner Guzzardi seconded the motion to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit subject to the relocation of handicapped parking spaces in the Phase I site plan. Upon voting (C. Henrici, J. McAllister ABSENT) , the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Paliganoff moved and Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Geinosky adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scott R. 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