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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 08/05/1998 - THORNTON OIL ELK GROVE VILLAGE Plan Commission Minutes August 5, 1998 8:00 p.m. Present: J. Glass, Chairman F. Geinosky, Secretary P. Ayers J. Meyers D. Sokolowski T. Thompson K. Zizzo Absent: C. Henrici D. Paliganoff Staff: S. Niehaus, Assistant to the Village Manager Petitioners: K. Miller,Thornton Oil Item 1: Thornton Oil Revised Landscaping Plan Chairman Glass convened the meeting at 8:05 p.m. and summarized the issues regarding Thornton Oil's revised landscape plan. Chairman Glass stated that Thornton Oil had previously received approval for rezoning of the site in November of 1997. However, the rezoning of the property was subject to the Plan Commission's final review and approval of a revised landscape plan. The revised landscape plan was to include fencing and/or screening which would impede the flow of debris from Thornton's site to the neighboring property to the west. A revised landscape plan depicting a cedar fence on the western property line was submitted to the Village for final review by the Plan Commission. Thornton's regional manager, Kevin Miller, introduced himself to the Plan Commission and explained the operation of the site. Miller stated that the site plan had been revised by relocating a four- product dispenser from behind Thornton's building to underneath the canopy in the southeast comer of the site. The vacated space to the west of the building was replaced with a dry detention area covered with sod. In addition,a trash enclosure had been constructed in the southwest comer of the site to keep all trash in the appropriate refuse containers. The facility received a temporary occupancy permit from the Village and opened for business on July 30, 1998. A permanent occupancy permit will be issued upon Plan Commission approval of the revised landscape plan. Based on these changes, Miller requested the Plan Commission to reconsider the installation of a fence on the western border of the property. Miller noted that there would be no vehicular traffic on the west side of the site which would cause debris to collect or move onto the neighboring property. Miller also stated that the construction of a fence would create snow plowing difficulties for the neighboring property owners. In addition,Miller expressed concern that the appearance of the fence would ultimately deteriorate and become a nuisance to maintain. Chairperson Glass concurred with Miller's comments regarding the fence and questioned if Thornton would consider installing low-level landscaping in its place. Miller stated that Thornton would install landscaping if requested by the Plan Commission. Commissioner Sokolowski questioned as to the opinion of the neighboring property owner regarding the fence. Miller stated that the property manager was contacted and stated that he would also prefer that the fence not be installed. Niehaus informed that Plan Commission that he had requested Thornton to obtain a written statement from the owner of the property if possible. Commissioner Meyers questioned if Thornton had a regular maintenance schedule for the property. Miller stated that a full-time maintenance person was employed 40 hours a week for regular cleaning and repairs on the property. The Plan Commission held a brief discussion on whether or not a fence.was necessary on the property. It was the general consensus of the Commission that a fence was no longer needed due to the relocation of the four-product pump. In addition, the Plan Commission felt that a fence installed on the west property line would impose difficulties to the neighboring property owner in terms of snowplowing and through the creation of a driving hazard. In lieu of a fence, the Plan Commission felt that additional landscaping would assist in keeping loose debris on the property as long as it was not placed directly on the west property line. Upon further discussion, Commissioner Meyers moved, and Commissioner Geinosky seconded a motion,that the Plan Commission approve Thornton Oil's revised landscaping plan subject to the following: • receipt of a letter from the neighboring property stating that the installation of a fence is not desired; and • the installation of low-level landscaping to the east of the western property line. Upon voting(Glass,Geinosky,Ayers, Meyers, Sokolowski,Thompson,Zizzo AYES,Henrici, Paliganoff ABSENT),the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Glass also stated that if the neighboring property owner does request that a fence be installed, the landscape plan will be revised for further review by the Plan Commission. Item 2: Upcoming Meeting Schedule The consensus of the Committee was as follows: • to cancel the August 19, 1998 and September 2, 1998 Plan Commission meetings;and • to consider the EGCV annexation and rezoning petition for the property at Ridge and Devon Avenues on September 16, 1998 subject to approval of the public hearing by the Village Board on August 11, 1998. Item : Approval of Minutes Commissioner Meyers requested a correction to the minutes of July 1, 1998 regarding the Shinnyo-En annexation at 120 East Devon. Specifically,Commissioner Meyers requested that his comments regarding the potential loss of 15 residential lots in lieu of the proposed church be included as that was the reason for his abstention from voting in favor of the proposed development. Niehaus stated that the minutes would be revised to correctly reflect his concerns for the record. Item 4: Other Developments Niehaus provided information to the Plan Commission regarding the following developments: ABMC Annexation-Niehaus stated that ABMC had formally withdrawn their petition to annex the property located at the intersection of Biesterfield and Martha Roads. It is anticipated that they would file a new petition when a use is identified. Gullo Revised Site Plan-Niehaus stated that revisions to the Gullo site plan would remain on the Plan Commission agenda until ABMC determined if they wanted to proceed with the proposed day-care facility on the property. In addition,Niehaus answered questions the Plan Commission had regarding several vacant properties within the Village. Item : Village Activities Niehaus inquired as to the Plan Commission's interest in participating in the Camelot on the Green Celebration and the Community Paint-A-Thon. A summary of the Plan Commission members interested in both events is provided below: Camelot on the Green-Commissioners Ayers,Zizzo and Meyers stated that they would prefer to be seated at a table reserved for the Plan Commission. Other members indicated that they would be attending and be seated at other tables. Community Paint-A-Thon- Chairman Glass and Commissioner Sokolowski volunteered to participate in the Community Paint-A-Thon on September 26, 1998. Adjournment Commissioner Zizzo moved, and Commissioner Gemosky seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Upon voting,the motion was unanimously approved. Chairman Glass adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scott R.Niehaus Assistant to the Village Manager c: Chairman and Members, Plan Commission, President& Board of Trustees,Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager,Assistant to the Village Manager, Administrative Intern, Dir. of Engineering&Community Development, Dir. of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(2), Assistant Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Chairman and Members, ZBA